Eclipse plans spark Fourth of July in Myrtle Point
Oregon readers are told to expect an assured Fourth of July celebration in Myrtle Point with eclipse mention. The Gould family receives light on public life as a peek into personal affairs. Railroads to Coos county proliferate on paper and may move to tangible action. A Nebraska congressman defends his vote for Cannon, signaling waning support for Uncle Joe.
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Coos County
Nebraska
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Aldrich Split Over Taft Tax Plan Sparks Capital Row
Aldrich opposes Taft on a two per cent tax on corporate incomes and full publicity for them yet acknowledges the president may influence a definite settlement. The clash centers on who is the bigger man in government, Taft or Aldrich.
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Aldrich
Taft
Local notices and business ads from Coos county and beyond
Happenings Here and Away highlights Coos Bay to Portland travel via the wireless Alliance. Dodge sells tickets and optometry services. Myrtle Point gearing up for a celebration with goods in stock from Brown Bros. Cooley and partner work on Chetco river gold prospects. Orvil Dodge prints a 48 page Coos county pamphlet for Seattle exposition. The Harbor to print 20 000 pamphlets, with extra possible. Road work between here and Coquille praised though some widening needed for safety. Long and Quigley plan a placer mine on Sixes river. Curry county minerals urged for native development and wealth. Rimley and A. W. Rimley noted.
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J. Machado
Myrtle Point
Brown Bros
W. J. Cooley
Chetco River
Ben Miller
Gold Beach Globe
Orvil Dodge
Bay
Coos County
Seattle
Dodge
Harbor
Marshfield News
Coquille
Chas. Long
Chas
Quigley
Sixes
Long
Curry County
Rimley
Ai A
Rich Elk River gold hits in every pan. survey advances on coastal rail line
Stewart recalls ten mile Elk river pan exploration, noting a rich mineral district with undiscovered Elk and Sixes gold sources. Chief Engineer Haines reports progress on the Coos Bay Idaho railroad survey between Roseburg and the coast, citing a grade under one percent and multiple routes. City bonds for waterworks rebuilding face bid dispute and potential new election. completion delayed to late summer. N G W Perkins pitches Skookum Fly Killer Teat Cure.
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Stewart
Elk River
Port Orford Tribunne
Haines
Coos Bay-Idaho
Portland
Sperry
Coquille
Civil War Veteran T J M Hoopes Dies at Remote
T J M Hoopes aged 62 years 8 months 25 days died at his Remote home on Monday June 14 after a week long pneumonia. He leaves a wife and two children John E the son at his side. Funeral to Muscatine Iowa where he lived previously. Hoopes served 1861 65 in Pennsylvania militia and as sergeant of marines on the Ticonderoga. He belonged to Shelby G A R Post Muscatine Workman and Legion of Honor. Survived by wife in Oak Park Ill and daughter Bessie at Moody Institute Chicago. John E resides with his father at Remote. Mrs M O Hawkins Coquille offers piano lessons at W E Lewellen home Saturdays. inquire Miss E Lewellen.
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T. J. M. Hoopes
Mr. Hoopes
Muscatine
Iowa
Delaware County
Pennsylvania
Marine Corps
Ticonderoga
Shelby G. A. R. Post
Local Notes and Community Visits in Gravel Ford Area
Dr Johnson attends Reuben Cotton, Howard Bright visiting from San Francisco, J D Bright to Marshfield hospital for operation. Mrs Larsen and Edna of Marshfield visit Mr and Mrs Hamerloff. Verna Weekly closes school for a month due to illness. Dr C R Bennett returns from Portland after dentistry studies. Crowded town life, plowing for a sick neighbor and cemetery cleaning with both men and women helping. Haynes bed praised as best in the world amid local verse.
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Johnson
Reuben Cotton
Howard Bright
San Francisco
J. D. Bright
Marshfield Hospital
Larsen
Edna
Marshfield
Hamerloff
Verna Weekly
C. R. Bennett
Portland
Ford
Health officers urge vigilance for scarlet fever and measles
In town a few cases of scarlet fever and measles have appeared. Residents are urged to avoid contagion at home and report any suspicious cases promptly to the health officer to prevent a general epidemic. Health Officer J. 9 Johnson.
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Leslie G. Johnson
M. D
For Sale Jersey and Durham Bulls and Pasture Land
Classified adverts list three Jersey bulls yearlings from Fred and Henry Schroeder dairy and two Davenport Durham bulls. Also trade offer Angora goats for sheep. Land listing from Myrtle Point Oregon describes 3 to 15 acres half mile from town with bottom land beach and orchard. owner E Arneson.
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Fred and
Henry Schroeder
Laddstock
Davenport
Gravel Ford
Benj. Gant
Marsters
Myrtle Point
Ore
E. Arneson
Oregon
Trouble Makers Ousted and Pills Improve Health
A sufferer reports relief from stomach trouble after taking Dr King s New Life Pills with dyspepsia and indigestion fading and appetite, nerves, vigor improving as liver stomach and kidneys function better. Available 25c at N G Perkins drug store. Also an employment note for a lady cook at Knapp hotel Port Orford Ore and an item about rolled barley and bullhide whips at Laird s livery barn.
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Dr. King
N. G. W. Perkins’ Drug Store
Knapp Hotel
a_ lady cook
L. Knapp
Port Orford, Ore
Electric Bitters Promise Health For Women
An advertising notice claims attractive women gain health and beauty with Electric Bitters. It asserts the remedy regulates stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood steadies nerves improves complexion and skin. Available for 50 cents at N G W Perkins' drug store.
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N. G. W. Perkins’ Drug Store
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Hyrtle Point Enterprise
Au Myrtle Point
L.C. Bargelt
L.J. Roberts
Howard
Katharine Gould
Dean
Str. Alliance
Coos Bay
E. A. Dodge
C. L. Bender
N. G. W. Perkins
M. O.hawkins
W. E. Lewellen
E. Lewellen
Hickory Dickory
Ferce Rr
Spires’ Pharmacy
Foleyshoney
Flanagan & Bennett Bank OF
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The
Marshfield, Ore
Cate
Henry G. Ploeger
Henry
Kerr
Wm. Volkmar
California and
Oregon Coast
S. 8. Cos
Steamer
Alliance
B. W. Olson
Telephone FY
W. Skinner
T. Ramsey
George W. Bryant
Myrtle Point Transfer Company
Beaver Hill Coal
Lown
Walter Endicott
Ton
Price Right
Huling, Lundy & Sons
J. B. Henderson
West Maple St
Heyshidney
Myrtle Point Livery and Feed Stable
Fourth and
Maple Streets
Laird & Weekly
Livery and Hee Stable
Breuer
TAR
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