Fragmentary War Era Clues and Notations From Oregon and Beyond
The readable text hints at 19th or early 20th century themes including Oregon Mormon voters and church figures, Pacific region references, and scattered lines about the War era. It mentions Joseph and a Portland route, plus a long hair hair-like wire fragment, and a broad, jumbled mix of names and events with references to Electric Bitters and kidney and liver benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cou
Oregon
Joseph Ear
Lands Controversy Over 1869 Grant Affects Oregon Road Land
L K Nichols sues the Southern Oregon Company in the U S Circuit Court claiming under a 1896 act the 60 000 acre military road grant land in Coos County must be sold at 2 60 per acre with a 190 acre per buyer limit. Nichols seeks to obtain 160 acres at 2 2 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
United States
Coos Bay
Roseburg
Nichola
Southern Oregon Company
Coos Bay News Notes Potatoes Boats and Open Season
Coos Bay potatoes sold for four cents per pound. The Breakwater is advertised to sail Friday for San Francisco. Legislation may curb gasoline launch passenger loads amid safety concerns. Fish Warden Van Dusen praised spawning beds along upper Coos river and supported shifting salmon season to June first. Riverton coal delivered to Myrtle Point at 3 dollars per ton. apply to J J Curren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dusen
South Coos River
North Fork
Coquiule
Riverton
Myrtle Point
J J Curren
Sudden Death of J P Mullen in Monterey
James P Mullen, formerly of Myrtle Point, died in Monterey California on Tuesday May 24 1904 at age 88 years 8 months after a hemorrhage of the lungs. He worked for Preble Grocery Co and left a wife and four children. Also notes about the James Keane Companys Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde stage performance at Grand Opera House drawing strong audience response and praising actor facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Mullen
Monterey
Calif
Mullen
Myrtle Point
Will Regraé
Preble Grocery Co
James ‘Keane
Los Angeles Herald
Grand Opera House
Jo Keane
New York
Jeky
Iim
Keane
Jeky and
Hyde
Richard Mansfield
Jekyl
Election in Curry County names officers elected
Curry County voters elected Democratic officers William Cooley commissioner eight district Marstere Sheriff R J Canfield Surveyor Republican officers chose EA Bailey Judge Geo W Smith Clerk James Caughell treasurer A J Marah assessor Ames Johnatin School Supt Dr T C Green Coroner Also offered for sale a 164 acre dairy and fruit farm four miles from Myrtle Point on the North Fork with two million feet of saw timber inquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry County
Wm Cooley
E Marstere
R J Canfield
EA Bailey
Geo W Smith
James Caughell
A J Marah
Ames
Johnatin
T C Green
Myrtle Point
North Fork
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Steen
Atd -Tivers
Paul Jones
Iti
Portland
Wenin Sen
Engacurtita
Ciansealwell
Pou
Nbow
Thor
Bay
Sant Francisco
J P Mullen
Curry
Opera House
Jane
James Keane
Mr Keane
Weet
B. Hormann
Grocfrifs
Harpware
Herglan
Studebaker Bro’s
McCormick Harvesting Co
Orecon
Gatchells
Croceries & Provisions
Deviveny
WM. Jenkins & Son, General Merchandlse
Brushe& Warne
Pearce
Bank OF
J.R. Benson
Joana
Bank of California
Man
Vrancieso
First Mationel Bank of Portland
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