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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Enterprise urges spring cleanup of the public square bounded by First Second Spruce and Ash streets, honoring founder Chris Lenherr and improving the site as the city grows. The piece calls for revitalizing the square as a noble act of community development and respect for memory and future residents.
In two years The Enterprise urges Myrtle Point to form a brass band. It calls the group a public institution and a key driver of business, civic teamwork, health, popularity, and wholesome entertainment for all town segments.
A factory shipping clerk shows how workers trap themselves in low roles by doing only a minimal job. Rev John Hall argues the sure path up is excelling in the current position rather than plotting to move elsewhere.
The article extols a local brass band as a crucial, self-sustaining community institution. It argues bands uplift children, encourage good behavior, and drive town growth by providing entertainment and financial benefits to all residents.
A message urging students to curb sloth and aimlessness and to form creditable habits with parental guidance at home. It notes some children seek success while others need to be shown the error of their ways in challenging times.
The piece argues that teachers and authorities cannot redeem truants without home foundation. It urges parents to evaluate their role in shaping their children's character, noting that diligent effort at home leads to success even if parents fail to recognize it.
The principal trades and industries show steady expansion compared with conditions prevailing a year ago, indicating improving economic momentum across sectors. Broad gains reflect renewed activity and growth prospects.
A gold watch kept in Charles Pedicord’s vest pocket likely saved him when a stranger attacked in Baker City Oregon. The assailant demanded 50 cents for a meal, drew a knife, but struck the watch instead of Pedicord’s heart, halting the assault.
Legal voters of Myr tle Point Oregon are requested to attend a meeting at city hall on Saturday March 15 1938 at 8 00 p m to nominate officers for tickets to be used at the city election on April 1 1913. J R Benson mayor. A bundle of old exchanges for cents at the Enterprise office.
In a brief encounter at a hotel dining room the dapper traveling man asks for coffee and hot cakes while a waitress named Ella chats about her life and work and recalls a past confrontation with a suitor. The exchange reflects local humor in the Rehoboth Herald story.
Notice from Myrtle Point Oregon dated March 1 1913 dissolves the partnership Gourley and Bristow general butcher business. All debts and accounts are payable to C A Gourley. A B Taylor named local agent for Ed W Price Co tailors. Also a four to six year old team for sale inquiry E Arneson.
State of Ohio declares Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized certificate sworn December 6. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
Marion C. Miller of Dora Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application 04855 on April 8 1909 to purchase timber and land described as SEZNEY ESSE and SWLSE of Section 14 Township 28 S Range 1 W Willamette Meridian. Timber estimated 1 080 000 board feet at 50 cents per M Land value 10.00 appraised total 550.00 final proof April 30 1913 before U S Commissioner E A Dodge Myrtle Point Oregon. Protest or contest may be filed before patent issues. 1610 B F Jones Register.
The undersigned L A Roberts is appointed executor of the last will of William Hanson Rogers deceased by the County Court for Coos County Oregon. All claimants must present verified claims with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months. Dated February 20 1913.
In Justice and Constable District No 5 Covse county Oregon an action to recover money. E C Roberts sues W T Rutherford with six week response from February 20 1913 and a potential judgment for 123.58 plus costs and an order of sale of attached personal property including a steel range chairs stools show cases paper rack and more. Published by order of Justice E A Dodge in Myrtle Point Enterprise. CLAUD H. GILES attorney for plaintiff. Strong and Son Myrtle Point ad for Mitchell 1913 car.
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