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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
4
The Commercial Club of Portland and German-speaking societies plan a targeted campaign to secure immigration. A recent conference set future steps to draw more German immigrants to Oregon amid broader public safety actions.
Mrs J B Dodd of Spokane proposed a third Sunday in June to honor fathers. Her idea gained quick local support, churches lined up, and Father’s Day 1910 was successful in Spokane. The Enterprise predicts wide adoption and a rose symbolism for living and deceased fathers, with June 18 1911 set for pinning roses on fathers.
A reader note discusses determining the river name in the valley and cites Coos Bay News archive files showing the old spelling Coquelle. Verses trace the river’s name origin from Spaniards, French explorers, Missouri pioneers, and locals who favored Goquell and Coquell variants.
Sealed bids for Special Improvements in Road District No 26 Coos county Oregon must be filed with the County Clerk by 1100 AM June 18 1911. Five percent bid deposit required with bid or bond and forfeiture if the contract is not signed within five days after award. County reserves right to reject any bid or accept any not lowest for best interests. Dated May 20 1911. H A Johnson Special Road Master RD No 2.
Improvements in Road District No 18 Coos County Oregon are awarded to bidders and failure to enter into contract within five days after award with bond and sureties in amount equal to four percent of bid. All bids to be filed with County Clerk by 11 o clock A M dated May 20 1911. The highest price paid for eggs by W O Cooper and Co. Eggs must be clean and fresh.
Christian notice listing Church of Christ services for Sunday June 11 with Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00 Evangelistic service at 8:00 P M A. O Walker minister and Brethren church invite all. Also a medical advertisement for Ballards Snow Liniment with itching cure claim and prices sold by N G W Perkins.
In the circuit court of Oregon Coos County Sarah F Chase plaintiff sues Harry Oscar Chase for divorce. Defendant must appear and answer within six weeks from June 9 1911 with July 14 1911 as the deadline. If no answer judgment will dissolve the marriage and restore plaintiff to her maiden name Sarah F Rose. Publication ordered by Judge John S Coke in Myrtle Point Enterprise. CLAUD H GILES attorney for plaintiff. First publication June 9 1911.
In the county court of Oregon Coos County executor L A Roberts seeks an order of sale to pay debts from the estate of Philip Brack deceased The notice names heirs and describes the property a 40 acre southwest quarter of section 25 township 29 south range 12 west Willamette Meridian Coos County Oregon The hearing is set for July 8 1911 at Coquille City The seal and clerk sign the notice A Gee s Baby Elixir ad follows noting 25 and 50 cent bottles with no opium morphine or injurious drugs
Vague chatter and fragmented phrases about a globe related event leave readers puzzled as residents seek clearer details and outcomes from the mysterious subject. Local observers note no verified results or dates.
A clipped local column surveys sayings about order, defense, and gossips with quoted remarks. It includes a testimonial fragment for Foley's Kidney Fat tablets and a partial note about a sale by N. G. Wi? Perkins, Kansas City, Mo.
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