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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
4
A reflective note laments the disappearance of boys playing baseball in vacant lots and streets. It asks why youth teams once called Tigers and Invincibles faded, wondering where the crowd of kids who eagerly reported game results has gone and whether loss of space is to blame.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co. and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price seven cents per bottle. Also advertised Hall's Vitality Pills for constipation.
The essay argues money is the standard by which value of a person’s labor is judged. It notes theft and inheritance as common methods to obtain property, and that after abolition of slavery earnings reflect market value. It concludes that honorable work deserves pay increases commensurate with service.
The speaker urges establishing a dozen outdoor base ball spots for boys to gather and play. Too much indoor work and basketball are noted, with a call to rely on old time players to rekindle outdoor games. It costs little and promotes health and morals through accessible baseballs and bats.
The feller argues that a stray remark bordering on libel shows little more sense than agitators banished from Coos Bay and Bandon. He warns time may come when he cannot smooth matters by confessing and describing his comments as extemporaneous and humorous.
A personal tribute to a weekly country paper that arrives crudely printed and damp but beloved. It recalls local names, sermons, deaths, weddings, and small town happenings rather than grand headlines, offering solace and memory to a reader who values familiar faces over city news.
A series of testimonials claim Dr J R Hamilton cured chronic and acute tuberculosis and infantile lysis cases. Names include Harry Hoffman Seattle Mr McDowell and Alfred Clemans with Mrs Dee On adding that a town fire report circulating midweek was unfounded.
Walter Towers explains assault and battery under state law. He differentiates civil and criminal actions, notes that assault can occur without touching, and cites examples including demanding nominal damages. He compares cases across several states and outlines how courts view threats and weapon displays.
A 1913 article defines assault and battery, noting that an assault requires a physical effort to carry out the attack and that touching clothing can constitute a battery. It explains that words alone may not prove an assault and cites examples like joking gunfire or holiday mischief. It previews a follow up on defense and justification. The piece ends with an ad for engagement announcements and wedding invitations.
The U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces Sarah J Fisher of Eugene filed Sworn Statement and Application No 08292 on September 6 1912 to purchase Lots 1 2 and NENW Section 24 Township 29 S Range 10 West Willamette Meridian with timber under the Timber and Stone Law. The land and timber are appraised 315.35 for land 27.35 and timber about 720000 board feet at 40c per M. Final proof and worn statement set for August 22 1918 before Lane County Clerk Eugene Oregon. Protest or contest urged by filing affidavits. B F Jones Register.
Notice is given that Michael Dunkin of Hoquiam Washington filed on September 3 1912 Sworn Statement and Application No 08279 to purchase 3g NEM and lots 1 2 section 26 township 205 range 10 west Willamette meridian with timber valued and appraised at 419.70 land 157.00 and timber 660000 board feet at 40 cents per foot Final proof to be shown August 22 1918 before the United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon Protest or contest may be filed before patent issues with corroborated affidavit.
Notice to Alexander W. Russell of Tacoma Washington that he filed Sworn Statement and Application No. 08246 on August 19 1912 to purchase NW3 Section 10 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian and timber thereon The land and timber were appraised at 456 00 for the timber 940 000 board feet at 40 cents per M and 80 00 for the land Final proofs to be made August 8 1913 before Roseburg Land Office Protest possible by corroborated affidavit before patent issues O B F Jones Register
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces David Russel Bryant Bridge Oregon filed August 27 1912 to purchase Lot 5 7 8 and SE SW Section 24 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian timber and land valued 400 108 and timber 730000 board feet at 40 cents per foot final proof set for August 22 1913 before United States Commissioner E A Dodge Myrtle Point Oregon.
Thomas H Johnston of Portland files June 11 1912 for purchase of land in Township 2 South Range 11 West Willamette Meridian. Protests or objections must be filed within 30 days of first publication. otherwise the application may be allowed. B F Jones Register.
Court summons in Myrtle Point Oregon requires S R Keeler to appear within six weeks of July 10 1913 publication date for divorce from Nancy M Keeler with request to restore her maiden name Nancy M on. The case seeks dissolution of marriage and removal of the defendant's property claims with court costs and further relief as equitable.
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