Memorial Day Services Across Myrtle Point Observe Unity and Remembrance
Memorial day observances unite four churches with a G A R presence. Rev F E Scofield delivers remarks as crowds honor veterans at Ben son hall cemetery and Ben gon s opera house with music and readings. Myrtle Point baseball hosts Coquille in a first game as Barklow family celebrates a surprise 58th birthday with 57 guests and cards.
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Christian Church
F. E. Scofield
M. E. Church
John A.logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Myrtle Point
Benson’s Hall
W. R. Lundy
Chet Miller
Louis Root
Bengon’s Opera House
A. O. Walker
Stedeye
M. R. Davenport
Repub Hc
Ellis Hermann
Mgura
Ian Eplen
Helen Whitaker
Factory sale of school shoes at exceedingly low prices
Announcement that over two hundred pairs of school shoes in all sizes are now available direct from the factory. Shoes come in button or lace styles and will be sold at very low prices. Local store urges customers to purchase quickly.
Barklow Revered for Coos County Marriages
A local remark suggests counting Mr Barklow and his wife as one to show a yearly record, noting Rev Barklow has officiated more marriages than any other officer in Coos County and likely welcomes the arrangement.
Farewell Reception For Pastor Rev Geo W Taylor
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosted a surprise farewell for Pastor Rev Geo W Taylor and his family Saturday. Over fifty attended as music and laughter filled the manse. Refreshments were served except for Prof Park and Dr Wetmore who advocate not eating late dinners. Dr Wetmore spoke on the church’s progress, the pastor responded, and well wishes were given for his new field. A separate notice invites L C Lisemore of Fort Klamath Oregon to contact about a creamery cooperative with ranchers.
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Presbyterian Ladies_Aid
Geo. W. Taylor
Park
Wetmore
Taylor
Deaths of Roby Joseph Norris and Eric From in Coos County
Roby Joseph Norris aged 20 died May 19 1911 near Lee Oregon from drowning. His body was found May 25 and funeral services were held at Fox church officiated by Rev Thos Barklow. He was born March 18 1891 in Johnson County Tennessee and survived by his parents Mr and Mrs J A Norris a brother and sister. Eric From pioneer of Coquille Valley died May 25 1911 at age 86 at his home. Funeral held May 27 at 2 30 pm in Latter Day Saints church with G A R organizing. he was Civil War veteran and also served in German army.
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Thomas Barklow
Barklow
Rachael
Cora Barklow
Roby Joseph Norris
Roby Norris
North Fork
Leean
the Fox Church
Thos Barklow
Thing
City
Roby Josep Norris
Johnson County
Tennesee
Lee
Oregon
Jacksonville
Coos County
Roby
Foxchurch
Eric From
Coquille Valley
Thurrsday
Saints Church
Baker
Bridge
From
Dissolution of Economy Meat Market Partnership
The partnership between L. B. Woodruff and A. F. Davis dissolves by mutual consent with Woodruff remaining in business at Myrtle Point Oregon. Dated June 1 1911 and signed by both parties.
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L. B. Woodruff
A. F. Davis
LL. B. Woodruff
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Myrtle Point Seen as County's Enduring, Expanding Center
The piece argues Myrtle Point will remain a strong, prosperous hub for Coos County due to rich valley agriculture, dairy and poultry growth, fruit and vegetable crops, and future timber demand. It predicts job growth from timber mills and says the town will host education and services as a regional center, despite slower booms in other towns.
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Myrtle Point 1
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay
Smith Mill
Coquille
Smith-Powers
Roseburg Myrtle Point Stage Adjusts 15 Hour Schedule
Starting June 1 the Roseburg to Myrtle Point stage travels on a 15 hour schedule leaving Myrtle Point at 7:00 AM for a 10:30 PM Roseburg arrival. It departs Roseburg at 6:00 PM, arriving at Myrtle Point 9:00 PM. Official says travel time will shrink by two hours as roads improve and auto connections to the mail stage are added.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille Valley
Coquille
J. Collier
C. Collier
Poland
Jarvis
H. Prey
M. P
Collier
Myrtle
Dune
Roseburg
Laird
Notice of Separation and Financial Nonresponsibility
Notice states Elsie Morris has left the husband and will not be responsible for any debts she contracts. Signed Sundi C. Morris, 80 Lex Myrtle Point Oregon.
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Elsie Morris
Ner
Syn
E. Morris
Léx
Myrtle’ Point
Oregon
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N. P. Peterson
Blucher
L. C. Lisemore
Fort Klamath
Ore
J. A. Norris
Alfred
Ogsie
Peiarce the
Harness Man
Pike
Citizen
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