Newcomer Praised for Coos County Farming Prowess
The article profiles Collins near town who thrives on diversified crops. It highlights weed control soil moisture retention and high yields from beans peas potatoes and garden crops. Cow testing expansion in Coos County adds five associations led by Geo Johnson from Oregon Agricultural College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Fal Collins
Seveen Acres
Enterprise
Mr. Collins
Colling
Colina
Bandon
Coquille’ “Association
Geo. John
Cooston
Oregon Agricultural: ‘College
Coos County
United State
New York State
Local Couple Weds Quietly After Surprise Return
E N Smith, long known to Enterprise readers, married last week after returning from Riverside California with his children. In Roseburg they met Miss Lidia Olga Zell of Wausau Wisconsin and the ceremony occurred on Wednesday July 15. The bride hails from a Wisconsin family. her brother is a timberland associate of Mr Smith. The couple plans to reside in Bandon for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Smith
Enterprise
Judge Wood Wins Recall Victory in Cary County
In Gold Beach Oregon on July 20 the recall election backed Judge W. A. Wood over challenger George Fitzhugh who gathered 245 votes. Wood secured 642 ballots in the race to keep the county judge’s post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Wood
Gold Beach
Ore
Cary County
W. A. Wood
George Fitzhugh
River
Ally Bartlet Wins Tight Match at Fairgrounds Race
In a Friday forenoon race at the fairgrounds Arthur Fisher’s horse trailed as the other entry owned by Ally Bartlet won by a clear margin. The article notes a bumper corn crop nationwide with wheat holding steady and oats setting local records. It ends with an aside about spreading butter on mashed potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fisher
Ally Bartlet
Local Cow Testing Association Forms Near Ban
Five associations in the county, led by J. L. Smith, inform the Enterprise of the formation of the Cow Testing Association on the lower river near Ban. The report notes organizational steps and community interest in cattle testing initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Lower River
Ban
Hood River County Votes Bond for Columbia River Highway
Hood River County voters authorize a 75000 bond by 1652 to 428 for completing the Columbia River Highway through Hood River. The story sums statewide road funding, including Columbia County bonds of 360000 and Clatsop and Multnomah County commitments, and notes a plan to ship boosters to the Panama Pacific Exposition. It also covers the Supreme Court ruling on Multnomah bonds, an upcoming interstate bridge project, and local Bay City fish cannery construction with a 25 000 to 30 000 cost and a 10 ton daily ice plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Hood River County
Hood River
Columbia “County
Columbia River Highway
Clatsop County
Multnomah County
Wasco County
Columbia River District
Oregon
Columbia
Tillamook County
Salem Commercial Club
San Francisco
Supreme Court
0. M. Plummer
Montana
Bay City
Aging prospector J C Angel recalls mining days near Coes and Cary
J C Angel formerly of Coes and Cary counties who prospected in the area years ago arrived yesterday in Portland. At first contact he met Uncle Jerry Haynes, recognized by voice. Angel, 83, said he could still walk to old mining camps on Johnson Creek and Sixes River despite the Eckley stage being discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Angel
Coes
Cary Counties
Mr. Angel
Portland
Jerry
Haynes
Eckley
Johnson Creek
Sixes River
For Sale Well Bred Mare and Equipment
For sale a well bred mare about 1000 pounds capable of driving single or double. Also a light buggy priced at $25 and single harnesses in good condition or new priced at $10. Inquire of B. Kinnicutt Eastf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Kinnicutt
Eastf
Myrtle Point Cow Testing Association Holds Picnic
Members met at the F. Ul: Lundy ranch on Catching Creek for a big basket dinner and an instructional gathering. Speakers included J L Smith county agriculturist Robt Dryden tester in charge and Prof R C Spraves head of the dairy department at C A C. Spraves discussed improving dairy conditions and showed points for selecting good dairy stock from Vern Lundy and W F Slingsby herds. About 125 attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Lundy Ranch
Catching Creek
J. L. Smith
Robt. Dryden
R. C. Spraves
C. A.C
Real Estate Transfers from Oregon Title Company Listing
Real estate transfers recorded in July 1914 include numerous deeds across Coquille Marshfield North Bend and nearby towns. Transactions indicate transfers of lots and parcels in Sunset Park Bandon Beach Elk Park additions Ocean View Marshfield Boise additions and Idaho addition including school district parcels and vacant tracts to various buyers and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarantee & Abstract Company
Marshfield
Coquille City
Oregon
Stemmler
Myrtle Point
Geo. W. Canning
A. Fewings
W. D
Sunset Park
Bandon Beach
H. F. McCracken
Ma Arnold
Township
W. M
Larson
Allegany
Glee Club
Abraham van. Zile
John
Heglie
Elk Park
Lakeside
Abraham van Zile
Frank J. Sander
Ocean View
North Bend
U. 8
Carl Swelgin
Hunts
Bandon
Riensi J. Walrath
Et Ux
Guy C. Barnum
Boise
Henry J. Jordon
W. H. Mansell
R. E. Shine
Elliotts
Coquille
Elliott
R. E. Crowe
Et Ax
May Landon
W.D
Sengstackengs
Chas. Butler
W. B. Myers
Township 298
J. E. Taylor
E. Bargeron
Idaho
Coquille Hosts Myrtle Point In Local Baseball Clash
Last Sunday Coquille defeated the Norway and Myrtle Point team 8 to 2 in a one sided game. Myrtle Point plans a home game next Sunday at the diamond. Coquille adds Bandon players, signaling stronger lineup ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
Coquille
Boys
Norway
Myr- Point
Myrtle Point
Bandon
City Council Discuss Fire Limits and Water Tests
City council last Monday discussed fire limits and building rules. Whitaker announced Orr spring water was tested and reservoir pressure adequate after extending supply. Water patrons were told to irrigate on three evenings per week, thirty minutes per session, awaiting further supply results. Warranted labor claims were approved. new ordinance drafts will be ready by August. Community activities and church services are announced for upcoming weeks.
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Sipe
Ipent
Aysten
Whitaker
Aust
Ree Town
midSmonth
Good attendance at Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting
The Seventh Day Adventists annual camp meeting opened last Monday drawing good attendance to services in the Fifth street tent two blocks north of the post office. Campers from all parts of the county gathered in the tent city near the big tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventists
Fifth Street
Campea
Certificates Granted in June Examinations and Noted Recipients
The list shows successful applicants at the June examinations including Eva Pruner Albert S Hisey Arthur F Coleman Besse Flanagan Mimie Parker Ella Weiss Rosa E Glossop Florence M Goodman Eva A Hicking Katherine C Schmitt Mrs E H Connor Lyle B Cappell F A Gilfillan James J Matthews Sylvia L Rackleff Florence M Davidson Minnie M Comer Allie B Beebe Hazel Garst Hilda J Knight and others whose certificates had not yet expired seeking exemptions for future certificates. Raymond E Baker County School Superintendent.
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Taeheers
Eva Pruner
Bandon
Albert S. Hisey
North Bend
Arthur F. Coleman
Gravel Ford Besse Flanagan
Marshfield
Mimie Parker
Ella Weiss
Rosa E. Glossop
Florence
M. Goodman
Prosper Eva
A. Hicking
Katherine C. Schmitt
E. H. Connor
Lyle B. Cappell
F. A. Gilfillan
James J. Matthews
Gravel Ford
Sylvia L. Rackleff
Myrtle Point
Florence M. Davidson
Minnie M. Comer
Allie B. Beebe Veeseeyeeess
Hazel Garst
Hilda J. Knight
Raymond E. Baker
Christian Church Announce Open Air Services At Catching Creek
The church invites all to Sunday services at Catching Creek with meals to share. Bible school and the morning sermon begin at 11 a.m. The basket dinner is at 1 p.m. The afternoon program includes sermon and baptism at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Catching Creek
Myrtle Point to Roseburg by Automobile Stage
Last Saturday afternoon Joe Laird sent the Roseburg auto stage through to Marshfield and Sunday morning the through schedule between Roseburg and Marshfield was put into full force. The cars leave Marshfield at 5 00 a.m. and arrive at Roseburg about noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Laird
Roseburg
Marshfield
Happenings There and Here At North Fork and More
Rev. W. M. Anderson reports strong interest in meetings at North Fork church with Rev. Thomas assisting. Geo. H. Guerin Sr. visits with wife from California. Mrs. Guerin not mentioned earlier. Unique Theatre to feature Judith of Bethulia on July 28 with 10 to 15 cent admission. Community party at Deer Park Dining Hall honors J. C. Roberts and Mrs. W. R. Dreisbach with a long luncheon and bonfire. Postal boat parcel post service to run Portland to Marshfield at two cents a pound. Bend mayor paraded as prospective groom in a staged event. Oregon Fair prizes to expand. dairy prizes costly. Lumber industry employs 735,000 with $367 million wages. National road spend in 1913 reached $206 million. One hundred sixty national forests graze 11 million cattle and other stock. Panama Exposition to feature Gee Whiz Candle with flying insect-rail cars in Toyland Grown-Up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
W. M. Anderson
M. E. Church
Souts
North Fork Church
Rev. Thomas
Coquille
Geo. H. Guerin, Sr
R. W. Lundy & Son
J. C. Roberts
Fortland
W. R. Dreisbauch
San Francisco
Deer Park Dining Hall
L. H. Pearce
L. A. Roberts
E. C. Roberts
M. O. Stemmler
W. E. Lundy
W. R. Dreisbach
Mina
Doris Magness
Kate Farber
Dora Harrison
Nellie Dement
Mess
Frederic Thompson
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Ijs
Coos
Hood River Falls
Head, Ox
A. C. Dairy Department
Thos. Langlois
Ethel V. Richards
Wm. Berry
Ross Shull
Chas
Southmayd
Post Office Department
Southern Pacific Company
H A. Miller
Bend
Moving Picture Theatre
Frank Meredith
Association
H. A. Lea
Meredith
American Forestry Association
Washington
California
United States
N. P. Peterson Farmers Phone
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