Chautauqua Program Opens Next Sunday at Myrtle Point
Second annual Chautauqua opens Sunday with union church services at the big tent at 11:00 am. Tickets sell fast. a large automobile parade is planned this afternoon through the valley to Coquille. The six day program includes concerts, lectures, and sacred music with guests like Gov. George A. Carlson and Dr. Andrew Johnson. admission ranges from 35 to 75 cents depending on events.
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Myrtle Point
Wnion
Coquille
Union
Lyric Glee Club
Secred
Soldiers of the Cross
Andrew Johnson
Fillion
House of Man
Dy Bone
George A. Carlson
Colorado
G. Whitefield Ray
Livingston
South America
iEvening
McEwen Joins Leach and Harrington at Myrtle Point Hotel
J. S. McEwen and his granddaughter Mrs. Jess Hite are guests of the Leach and Harrington families at the Hotel Myrtle Point. McEwen, editor of the Coquille Herald from 1890 to 1900, remains drawn to the print shop after eighty two years and sixty four years in the trade.
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J. S. McEwen
Jess Hite
Leach
Harrington
Myrtle Point
McEwen
Coquille Herald
City Council Approves Cement Sidewalks and Auto Noise Rule
At a special City Council meeting last Monday an ordinance requires new sidewalks between Spruce and Maple on First through Sixth streets to be cement not less than six feet wide. A new auto traffic ordinance makes unnecessary noise a misdemeanor and sets a limit at 165 miles per hour. Street improvements cover the alley in Block 7, Spruce Street from Sixth to Railroad Avenue and Maple Street up the hill. The recommendation of an earlier committee was considered.
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Spruce
Maple Streets
Spruce Street
Property Owners Affected by Fourth Street Improvement
The project between Spruce and Ash was ordered advertised. The First Street project, which included ten feet on each side, is contemplated to be vacated and is now being re advertised.
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Fourth Street
Spruce and
Ash
Socialist Party Backs Anti War Declaration
Chicago July 9 Members of the Socialist party in the United States approve by a large margin the war proclamation from the St Louis committee. Vote 21 639 to 2 762. The party opposes US entry into the war while urging socialistic measures including conscription of wealth and public ownership of key national industries.
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Chicago
Socialist Party
United States
Germany
Committee On
St. Louis
Noted Speakers Coming for Summer Lectures
University of Oregon notes a nearly 500 enrollment in Portland and Eugene summer centers as the first half ends. The second half starts July 16 with Dr. Henry Churchill King and Dr. G. Stanley Hall delivering daily lectures, plus Dr. James H. Gilbert and Dean Elizabeth Fox. Oregon Synod Presbyterian church programs tie into the fifth week.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Portland
National Education Association
Henry Churchill King
Oberlin
G. Stanley Hall
Hall
James H. Gilbert
Carnegie Endowment For Peace and Conciliation
Elizabeth Fox
Oregon Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Portland Union Stock Yards Market Report
Portland July 10 cattle yard activity shows brisk movement with about 1200 head traded. Prime steers near 10.50 but overall tone slightly softer, cows at 7.00 to 7.50, hogs around 16.00 with top 16.15, sheep steady at 12.25 to 12.75 for spring lambs and about 10.25 for yearlings.
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Portland
Adame Yearlings
Portland to Host 1917 Knights of Pythias Convention
Grand Chancellor Wortman of the Oregon Knights of Pythias announced a change of venue from Coos Bay to Portland for the 1917 convention. Marshfield lodge members agreed to the move citing patriotism and cost savings. The Grand Lodge will save about $3,000 by relocating to a central location.
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Grand Lodge
Marshfield
Portland
Cous “Bay
Cora County
Anoe Ees
Yas
Roe Hair
Oregon special election results by measure
Complete returns to Secretary of State Olcott show voting on measures in Salem. Port indebtedness amendment 67 445 yes and 64 864 no. pay raise for legislators 22 276 yes and 103 238 no. repeal against implied constitutions 37 187 yes and 72 445 no. uniform tax classification 62 118 yes and 653 245 no. simultaneous election 83 630 yes and 42 296 no. penitentiary appropriation 46 666 yes and 86 165 no. hard surface bonding bill 77 316 yes and 63 803 no.
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Salem
Ore
Sescretary
Olcott
Red Cross Campaign Contributions Acknowledgments
The committee lists voluntary gifts post campaign including A. O. Hooten five dollars from Bridge Martha E. Gill two dollars sixty cents from Dora Lester Norton five dollars from Broadbent and acknowledgments of two one dollar amounts from Mrs J B Luttrell and E J Nelson of Broadbent. George E Tonney chairman.
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Red Cross
A. O. Hooten
Bridge
Martha E. Gill
Dora
Lester Norton
Broadbent
J. B. Luttrell
E. J. Nelson
George E. Tonney
Alaska railroad progress to coal fields amid navy coal plan
Secretary Lane reports to Senator Chamberlain that the Alaska railroad branch to the Matanuska coal field will be finished in September. A 25 mile gap near Turnagain Arm between Anchorage and Seward should close early next year, with main line work toward Matanuska Junction and south toward Nenana. Coal deliveries for Navy and Pacific Coast expected next year.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Lane
Alaska
Matanuska
Turnagain Arm
Anchorage
Seward
Matanuska Junction
Fairbanks
Nenana
Navy
Pacific Coast
Myrtle Point Club Demands Roadmaster Dismissal
The Myrtle Point Commercial Club held a meeting to press for removal of roadmaster R B Murdock amid roadwork delays on the Middle Fork road. Farmers reported insufficient gravel depth and poor progress, while officials failed to commit timing or scale of needed repairs. Local freight issues with Southern Pacific were also discussed and resolved.
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R.B. Murdock
P. W. Laird
Middle Fork
Railroad” Avenue
Maccadam
Middle
South Forks
Laird
R. C. Dement
Coquille
W. C. Fensler
Myrtle Point
Stover
R. B. Murdock
Missrs. Hinshaw
Burkhalter
Southern Pacific
Hinshaw
Landis
Ray
Street Improvement Talks by Burkhalter
Maple street segment from First Street to the depot is discussed. Burkhalter notes wartime limits on spending, but says if the improvement proceeds the company will cover its portion between 250 and 300 dollars.
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Maple Street
First Street
Burkhalter
Registration lists show rising automobile fees in Oregon
Salem Oregon July 6 figures compiled by Secretary of State Olcott show motor vehicle registration fees from January 1 to June 30 totaling 166 324 up 20 070 from last year. The period 41 559 registrations versus 29 158 last year. motorcycles fell from 3048 to 2954.
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Salem
Ore
Olcott
Labor Leader Protests Importation of Negro Labor
Chicago headlines report Victor A. Olander of the Illinois Federation of Labor warning northern cities about the importation of Black workers amid war conditions. He cites unemployment rising as white men lose jobs to foreign labor and mentions alleged shifts by a Chicago foundry. At a mass meeting, F L Barnett urged armed self defense against mistreatment.
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Chicago
Victor A. Olander
Illinois Federation of Labor
State Committee of Defense
East St. Louis
Olander
F. L. Barnett
Notice to Property Owners to Cut Grass and Weeds
Property owners must cut grass and weeds on parking and street areas abutting their property. If not completed within ten days from this notice dated July 12 1917 the city will perform the cutting and charge the cost to the property.
Oregon State Fair to Feature Automobile Show
Salem July 7 Announced by A H Lea secretary of the state fair board that an automobile show will be held in connection with the state fair to represent manufacturers of all cars sold in Oregon. Joe Reig of Portland will run the show. Pony races for children may be added on Children’s Day with entries limited to under 18 owners who must ride or drive. A prize automobile may be given away during fair week with a drawing from paid admissions.
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Salem
Ore
A.H. Lea
State Fair Board
Tary Lea
Oregon
Joe Reig
Portland
Lea
Chautauqua Union Church Services Invited At City Park
The Chautauqua tent at City Park will host Sunday services at 11:00 AM with all city churches invited. The Lyric Glee Club may provide music and attendees are welcomed without tickets.
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Chautauqua Union
Union
Willi
Chautauqua
Lyric Glee Club
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Sir Douglas Mawson
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Bank of Myrtle Point Building
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