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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
4
About forty youngsters gathered last Monday at Mr. and Mrs. Moser to surprise Clara who has just returned from Philomath. They enjoyed games music and midnight refreshments.
Mrs Vogale and family attended the marriage of Ida Vogale to Mr Footh of California in Coquille last week. Mr and Mrs Footh plan to live in California. Relatives visit including Mrs Tom Guerin and Alice, Emma. A. J. Mayse and family have been ill with jib fever. Loran Krantz visited niece Margaret Slagle. Teachers Lilla Irvin and Lurinda Dean traveled to Coquille.
A pretty wedding occurred June 18 at the bride’s father Calvin Gant home with Miss Eva Gant marrying Laurence Jennings. Rev. Thomas Barklow officiated. The couple will live at Remote where he runs the Fetter place. The ceremony featured a white messaline gown, lace and a bouquet of French roses. A large dinner followed the cemetery services.
Mrs. Lee Mast of McKinley visited relatives at Lee last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Clinton of Lee spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Rebecca Clinton of Myrtle Point. Mrs. Baxter Cress died at her Roseburg home on Wednesday June 8 after months of illness. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lewis on June 19. Beatrice Baker has been feeling unwell with a possible heart issue. Wm. Harmon visited Myrtle Point over the weekend. Lorn Johnson conducted business in Myrtle Point. Miss Lusk, a Lee teacher, resigned due to poor health. school start date unknown pending a new hire. Rosebud.
Bridge residents discuss map growth and safety after near shooting incidents involving Lawrence Roselle G W Starr and Jess Hatcher. Eric Goldbloom harvests loganberries and peaches while Marshfield real estate man Montgomery settles in. Jas Hoffman dies aged 71 after a weeklong paralysis stroke. Bridge Sunday school reports 102 attendees and $7.10 collection. Four lumber roads head to the Smith Powers logging camp.
Darrell Whobrey aged about 17 died Wednesday morning at his Catching Creek valley home after a long tuberculosis illness. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church this afternoon conducted by Rev. Thomas Barklow. John Whobrey, the father, was away on a business trip in Washington and arrived shortly after his son’s passing.
Notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated May 20 1913 states Alexander W Russell of Tacoma Washington filed August 19 1912 Sworn Statement and Application No 1 to purchase NW Section 10 Township 29 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian timber on land under the Timber and Stone Law. Final proof is set for August 8 1918 before the Register and Receiver at Roseburg with protest or contest allowed before patent issues.
Heavy weather forced Sunday league games to be postponed and Coquille agreed to a gate percentage deal with Myrtle Point. The match lasted just over an hour and produced an intensely interesting contest. Next Sundays games stay on schedule with Marshfield hosting Coquille and Orth Bend hosting Bandon. Train leaves Myrtle Point at 9 00 am for a $1.00 round trip fare.
Local logger Oscar Starat endured a sharp cut on the leg after a fall on an axe. He has also suffered a compound nasal fracture from a falling limb two weeks earlier, marking a run of misfortune.
David Russel Bryant of Bridge Oregon filed on August 27 1912 a sworn statement and application to purchase Lots 5 7 8 and SE SW3 Section 24 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian with timber appraised at 400 and land at 108 total 508. Corroborated affidavit may defeat the entry. Final proof set for August 22 1913 before United States Commissioner E A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon.
Notice from the Roseburg land office announces Sarah J. Fisher of Eugene filed September 6 1912 to buy Lots 1 2 and NENW Section 24 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian timber and land appraised at 815.35 with 720000 board feet timber valued at 40 cents per M and land at 27.35. Hearing before Lane County Clerk Eugene Oregon August 22 1913 contest allowed before patent issues.
Notice is given that Michael Dunkin of 915 Second Street Aquiam Washington filed September 3 1912 Sworn Statement and Application No 08279 to purchase the W ½ NW and lots 1 and 2 section 26 township 29 S range 10 W Willamette meridian timber and land valued at 419 79 with timber estimated 660000 board feet at 40 cents per M and land 157 00 final proof set for August 22 1913 before Register and Receiver US Land Office Roseburg Oregon potential contest possible prior to patent issuance.
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