Gravel Ford Notes and Local Happenings
Snow persists in Gravel Ford as residents report trips for beans and potatoes, neighborly visits, and local involvements. Captain Jim Parry now leads the boat, while Frank Strong and family plan to move into the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Ford
Walter Olvin
Griffin
Jim Parry
Jack Hayter
Ole ‘Iverson
Venus* Gill
Angie Olsen
W. H. Busch
Iverson
Olsen
Brady’s
California
Frank Strong
J. M. Bright
Brady
Millie Bright
Local notes and dances stir Douglas County columns
Lee reports a winter spell and town social ties with an Old-fashioned dance at McKinley and basketball at Norway. Arago notes a severe storm, new baby born February 25, and moves to Fishtrap. Community events include creamery and dairymen meetings, church services by Rev. Ernest Root, and a basket social at South Norway school March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Coos
McKinley
Mary Baker
I. Chasidler
Arago
Clarence Schroeder
Corbet Robison
Fishtrap
Marion Tlinton
Ray Lewis
Norway
Ernest Root
Root
Powers
South Norway School
Sitkum Snowbound Visit and 1890-Record Snowfall
Sitkum reports the heaviest snow since 1890 with about 20 inches in the valley, while 1890 saw around 3 feet. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Binger Laird and children from Roseburg, and Mrs. Earl Endicott, with travel tales of Myrtle Point road by horse wagon and rail. Edw. Abernathy’s saw mill was smashed in the storm. a 74 year old mother notes the railroad trip was finally manageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitkum
Binger Laird
Roseburg
Earl Endicott
Abernathy
C. A. Laird
Hurlburt Seeks Divorce After Coffee Pot Assault
Don Hurlburt of Eugene seeks a divorce from May J. E. Hurlburt alleging she struck him with a coffee pot and cut off his toe with an ax. The report also covers regional debates, local politics, school credit plans, and county road policies in southwestern Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hurlburt
Eugene
May J. E. Hurlburt
Catarrhal Deafness Claims Cure by Constitutional Remedy
An 19th century ad claims catarrhal deafness results from an inner ear tube inflammation and promises a cure through a constitutional remedy. It asserts the ear tube blockage can be reversed to restore hearing and offers an alleged $100 reward for a cured case, with free circulars from the advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Mall
Local Visitors and business moving through Coquille area
J C Savage arrived in the city from Coquille with autos on Monday. M J Clark formerly of Clark and Shelley Powers visited en route to Marshfield. Wesley Seamann of the Coos County Business Men's Association was in Myrtle Point Tuesday and Wednesday. J P Michaels of Oregon Power Co read meters Monday and plans to stay a few days to build a power line to Whitaker Mill south of the S P depot. Attorney C H Giles returned from San Francisco with his parents visiting in the city. F E McKenna and A L Martin of Oregon Power Co were in town Monday and placed an order for a new electric sign for Pierce's garage and harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Savage
Coquille
M. J. Clark
Clark & Shelley
Powers
Marshfield
Wesley Seamann
Coos County
C. H. Giles
San Francisco
Dan Giles
Clark
F. E. McKenna
Oregon Power Co
A. L. Martin
Pierce
Obituary for Joel L. Barker of Powers California
Joel L. Barker born January 5, 1886 in Bristol Tennessee died February 17, 1917 in Bakersfield California at thirty one. He worked in Coos county logging camps, married Nancy Ellen Barklow November 27, 1912, and lived at Powers. Funeral at Church of the Brethren, interment Norway cemetery, prayers by Elder Thomas Barklow and Elder Charles Barklow. He leaves a wife and son, father two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel L. Barker
Bristol
Tennessee
Bakersfield
California
Barker
Coos County
Nancy Ellen Barklow
Powers
Lutheran Church
Church of the Brethers
Thomas Barklow
Charles Barklow
Norway Cemetery
Bro
Joe
Card of Thanks for Joel L Barker's Bereavement
I extend sincere thanks to friends for deeds of kindness and words of comfort extended during the bereavement following the death of my husband Joel L. Barker. Nancy E. Barklow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel L. Barker
Nancy E. Barklow
Robison and Barklow Couple Wed in Coquille Valley
Roy Franklin Robison and Elfreda B. Barklow were married by Elder Thomas Barklow at the bride’s parents home on February 4 1917. A small group attended a wedding luncheon and the couple will reside in the Coquille Valley after receiving many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison - Barklow
Roy Franklin Robison
Elfreda B. Barklow
Thomas Barklow
J. H. Barklow
Coquille Valley
H F Girls Club Meets at Leta Clinton Home
The H F Safety Club held its first regular meeting at Miss Leta Clinton’s home on February 15. Members crocheted and socialized while light refreshments were served. An envelope puzzle awarded Miss Hattie Wyland the prize. next gathering set with Miss Hazel Radabaugh at the Fearnley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F
H. F. Safety Club
Leta Clinton
Hattie Wyland
Hazel Radabaugh
Fearnley
Astorai Plans New Sawmill on Youngs Bay
Congress debates waterpower use in Oregon with the Shields bill stalled in conference. A compromise offer exists but progress is slow as the current session nears its end and parties remain unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astorai
Youngs Bay
Congress
Shields
Demonstrations Show Value of Cow Testing at Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Cow Testing Association showcased dairy herd performance at the National Dairy Show in Springfield Massachusetts. Nine cows were recorded with post hoc results challenging dairy type as sole predictor of milk yield, highlighting record keeping and cooperative bull associations as cost efficient tools for farmers. Kenneth Nelson led Myrtle Point testing, moving to Spokane after a year of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Division
Department of Agriculture
Springfield
Massachusetts
No. 9
Roland
Coos County
C. H. Bukter
Martin Schmidt
F. E. Southmayd
Bank of
Myrtle Point
Mike Wyland
C.H. Butler
Theo
Clinton
Myrtle Point ‘Association
Agricultural College
Kenneth Nelson
Myrtle Point Association
Mr. Nelson
Spokane
Washington
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Olive Philip
North Bend Harbor
Oregon
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Charles Hall
Coos Bay
State Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Hall
Monmouth
Buenas Vista
Fairview
Valley View
Cial
Polk County
Chehais
Wash
John Inkler
Napavine
Shasta Limited
la Center
New York
United States
Henry K. Carroll
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Tillamook, Or
G. R. Bagley
Rollie W. Watson
Morris Schaal
Eugene Jenkins
Tillamook City
Bagly
O. F. Lasen
Portland
Yourself
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Aetee
Clinton Eee
Mike Wigland
W. C. Cutler
Ic H. Butler
E Aasen Brothers
M. T. Clinton Eaeesee
J. D. Carl Aeeeransene
S. S. Reed
Geo. Hermenne Ete
L. Lundy & Son
B. Bartlett & Son
F. E. Sears
L. P. Trigg
Geo. Robison
W. F. Slingsby Raeee
Bert Davenport
Perry Breuer
Lily EB
Martian Schmidt
Brindle
Mable
Alfredo
Jersey
Silas
Nellie
Ecovere
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Blackie
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