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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
4
The Salem Weekly Messenger condemns a push to abolish the Oregon State Senate via an initiative petition for the November ballot. It argues representative government would be weakened, warning the move would yield poor governance and a one man rule or a lawless system. It urges voters to defeat the proposal.
A Myrtle Point resident questions the appeal of investing in foreign promotions and plots in Florida Texas Mexico and similar distant areas, urging funds to stay home to develop the Myrtle Point section.
Opinion on how today’s hopeful small towns reflect broader city progress, stressing persistent optimism and drive to develop and grow for a better future.
Friday about 6 o clock a man named Ed Hopkins jumped into Coos Bay from a scow by the cannery wharf. He did not grab the mooring line and disappeared. John Lapp and Fred Bennett rescued the body, but Hopkins died at the hospital despite pulmotor efforts. Coroner Wilson and doctors declared death by own action. Hopkins had deserted from the army and left notes and a letter indicating he wished to be notified to Rural Retreat Virginia. his body was embalmed and sent to Chilhowie Virginia.
The city council last Monday evening passed an ordinance regulating sanitary conditions of outhouses and cesspools and naming penalties for violations. It also granted the Fourth of July committee permission to rope Fifth Street between Spruce and Maple streets during street sports hours.
It would take 75 million days of work to harvest the U S wheat crop and twice that to thresh and bin it. In Oregon two days per man would be required to shock the crop, at about $2.50 per day totaling six days’ work and $15 per man. A body found floating in the Bay near North Bend is identified as John Anderson of Sweden, noted as possibly the Union launch casualty. Delegates from several nations met in Washington to frame a Spitzbergen government. A quip on a downward-tilted man’s piety contrasts dyspepsia with true Christian cheer.
The countywide list of eighth grade graduates is released by School Superintendent Baker. Included are graduates from Marshfield Templeton Coaledo Eastside Myrtle Point Beaver Hill Riverton Sunnyside Bunker Hill Bandon Flagstaff Prosper Bridge North Bend Coquille and the Board of Examiners. Also noted is the death of Mrs William Chandler with funeral arrangements set for June 20 at the Brethren church and Norway cemetery.
A young man Linn Younce from Prosper on the Coquille drowned at the Siuslaw entrance while unloading piling at a jetty. He stood on a car struck by a pile and was knocked overboard, struggled against the tide, and sank before aid could reach him.
City notices property owners within Myrtle Point Oregon to remove mugs from roof tops and weeds and unsightly vegetation from streets and alleys before July 1 1914 issued by City Marshal J C Brown. Notice for Publication announces William E Willett of Gravel Ford Oregon filing for final five year proof on land in Willamette Meridian with witnesses named and final proof date July 27 1914 before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge Myrtle Point Oregon.
Elder Thomas Barklow reports a wagon crash on a steep incline as Thos Hayes and guests travel to church. The rear seat, unfastened, toppled and threw Mrs. Price, Mrs. English, and Len Hartley’s boy to the ground. Hartley boy suffered a chin gash, others lightly bruised.
President Wilson in a Flag Day address before the War and Navy Departments condemns those who fan prejudice with the flag and asserts the nation's pledge to defend human liberty. The address urges unity and support for every citizen's advancement. A rumor ties W J Wilsey to Kinney property plans in Coos Bay once titles are cleared.
Execution issued by the Circuit Court of Oregon Coos County directs sale of real property in Coquille on June 20 1914 at 10 00 AM to satisfy a 5600 debt plus interest costs and attorney fees. The property covers portions of Sections 34 and 33 in T29S R11W Wil Met Mer, subject to statutory redemption. Sheriff W W Gag 295 announces the sale.
Visiting cards and society stationery are produced at the Prompt Particular Printshop of the Myrtle Point Enterprise Job Department. The Enterprise phone is available for inquiries.
Gilbert L. Goon of Camas Valley Oregon filed on July 10 1913 a sworn statement and application No 08986 to purchase part of Section 26 Township 28S Range 10W Willamette Meridian timber and land valued at 500.00 for timber estimated 1 250 000 board feet at 0.40 per M with land appraised at nothing The proof is set for July 24 1914 before the Roseburg Oregon U S Land Office Register J M Upton invites protests or contests prior to patent issuance.
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