05 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
1
Guy Devault, son of J. R. Devault, working at Crane's logging camp, suffered a painful left foot injury when his boot caught in a switch while a logging truck moved. He freed himself with a draw bar, alarmed others, and was later transported to Coquille for treatment. An X-ray Sunday showed no severe fractures.
The Coquille high team beat Myrtle Point 10 to 8 in a lively preliminary as Coquille claimed the main game 49 to 19. North Bend defeated Landon 69 to 0 in North Bend Friday night while Marshfield overwhelmed Bandon 18 to 4. The standings list North Bend 6 0, Coquille 4 2, Marshfield 3 3, Myrtle Point 2 5, Bandon 1 6 with North Bend vs Myrtle Point slated for tomorrow at the Oaks.
President Wilson urges Congress to repeal the free tolls on Panama Canal for domestic and coast wise trade saying the policy breaches the British treaty. Congress opposes the move and a confrontation between the president and lawmakers seems likely to follow.
The 1912 figures from the Bureau of Universal Statistics reveal Asia 933,000,000 Europe 484,000,000 Africa 188,000,000 America 187,000,000 Oceanica 57,000,000 for a world total of 1,849,000,000, up 140,000,000 in four years. Global commerce uses 46,714 steamships and 55,800 sailing vessels, totaling 40,600,000,000 in value. Railroads cover 625,000 miles and world debts reach 42,960,000,000.
Henry Ransier and Mrs. Mary Ann Prather wed at high noon on Sunday February 22 in the bride’s home with Rev. Thos. Barklow officiating. The ceremony was intimate with only close friends present but many in the Myrtle Point area are sending congratulations.
The Christian Church reports strong attendance for both services last Lord's day. Bible school is thriving with classes for all ages and dedicated rooms. An Endeavor Society shows growth. Next Sunday morning includes a 11:00 sermon on The Wedding Garment. evening sermon at 7:30 titled What Followed the Day of Pentecost. a tea is planned at the parsonage Wednesday at 2 p.m. Ellsworth E. Coulter, Pastor.
Eighty acres are recommended for opening to entry under the Forest Homestead Act in the Siskiyou National Forest near Agness Oregon. Applicants include Sam Hull Johanna Parker T J Ward Lawrence Lawson R C Thompson and area notes cover sections and townships along Rogue River and nearby creeks as forest officials plan further improvements.
County Assessor T. J. Thrift arrived from Coquille to begin the 1914 assessment figures. Ed. Rackleff traveled north Monday. R. A. Annin becomes cashier at the Bank of Myrtle Point and K. H. Hanson takes the bookkeeper post at Myrtle Point Transfer Company.
The Myrtle Point Parent-Teacher Association, long inactive, will be reorganized at the High School on Friday afternoon March 13. The group aims to boost industrial work, with girls sewing and boys gardening, forming school clubs and aiming for a notable display this year.
A discussion on parcel post rate changes in a Senate bill notes the postmaster general has reduced rates recently, boosting service and cutting express company business. Law now ties rate changes to Congress and ICC approval, with further cuts eyed beyond 300 miles, but opposition warns reforms may be stripped to please express firms.
The regular city council meeting held last Monday saw the ordinance committee report a measure regulating overhead light and power wiring and another ordinance approving the vacation of a narrow street through the new school plot. A report on the city dump grounds found no suitable land. A committee was appointed to inspect water springs with surveyor E. L. Robinson of Marshfield, who assisted when the water right was secured.
Judge John F. Hall addresses Coquille Sentinel readers on Good Roads petitions. At a court meeting May discussions show split views on delaying the bond election and how to allocate funds. Morrison withdraws petition to refile at April term for May primary ballot. survey plans may proceed regardless of bond outcome.
Coming Monday four reel Mexican War pictures shot by an Associated Press reporter claim to be the first battle ever captured by a motion picture camera. The film will cost 10 and 20 cents due to high production costs.
Oregon Agricultural College illustrates cow profitability with two examples. Professor Barr notes one cow earned 30.83 dollars milk and butter value against 38.24 dollars feed, the other 123.48 dollars milk butter against 45.83 dollars feed. The piece urges schoolbased record keeping via Babcock testing to monitor milk fat and profitability.
Last Thursday evening at 8:45 at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Robart Clinton of this city Elder Thos Barklow of the church of the Brethren pronounced the words that united in marriage Mr George F Barr and Miss Dora Anne Clinton. About a dozen guests witnessed the ceremony. The groom is a carpenter who has worked in the Myrtle Point area for two years and the couple will reside in the Clip pinger house he furnished for his bride.
Harold L. Bargelti and Miss Hallie A. Leep were married March 1 at the bride’s home with Ellsworth E. Coulter officiating. A dinner followed. The couple will reside in Marshfield after Harold and his father return from work at the Evening Record.
Washington telegram dated March 3 1914 says the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors has recalled its Coquille River improvement report from Myrtle Point to Coquille. Hearing set for March 24 with Congressman Hawley offering to present local interests. Oregon Enterprise invites submissions of data and arguments to strengthen the case.
Rev G L Hall of Marshfield assisting revival meetings at My. E church asked the city recorder to lock him up though he was sane and blameless. He planned an escape through a window after lunch while the city official was away, considering a quick alibi.
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