News of Myrtle Point and nearby communities short notes
Local items from Myrtle Point and Arago include corrections to names from Brewster news, church notices for Fishtrap meetings, illness and recoveries among residents, birthday celebrations, visits between families, and a basketball game between married and single men with a 16 to 18 score. Community happenings across Gravel Ford Norway and Northeast Myrtle Point are summarized with minor social events, road improvements, and frequent visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Gravel Ford
Riley
J. H. McCloskey
Carl Anderson
Lee
Claude Endicott
Clarence M. Barklow
Norway Creamery
Claude
Joe Let
Ed. Meyers
Arago
Jess Clinton
Nellie Bell
Broadbent
Lawrence Rackleff
George McDonald
Sarah Haughton
Arlie Hunt
Coquille
Albert Schroeder
John W. Clinton
L. B. Zeimer
Claude Giles
Leeta Clinton
Clarence Barklow
J. L. Smith
Leslie Trigg
Sen
J. H. Barklow
Cabel C. Robison
Martin Stadie
California
Clarence Clinton
Lila
Eunice Smith
Lola Green
Neta Hayes
Myrtle Point
James D. Clinton
Taylor Cement
Harry Bultman
Baker & Hamilton Company
John G. Miller
Rink Creek
Naomi
Root
Roy Robison
Culingo
de- Long
Erwin Barklow
Emma Kennedy
C Closkey
Jacobson
Cross
Local Pastoral Notes and Snippets From Towns
A fragmented column notes secured employment at a dairy and implies Alvin Jackson improving at North Bend hospital. It mentions Mr Ward and family planning to move from Gravel Ford to near Lebanon Oregon, and a curious aside about Elijah Culbertson with a large smile. Tipperary Jim appears as a playful sign-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanck
Alvin Jackson
North Bend
Ward
Lebanon
PPS
Elijah Culbertson
Elijah
Bridge Briefs Highlight School Socials and Society Works
Bridge School hosts a pie social in the new play shed on Saturday. The Bridge Literary Society met Friday with Edith Houser presiding and debated Prepared measures in US policy, affirming the motion. Officers listed include Virgie Houser president Alia Rookard vice president Sunshine Endicott secretary treasurer. Prizes awarded in a drawing contest with Sunshine Endicott winning. Principal’s room and seventh grade plan a hike up Anderson Mountain. Dr Masson of Myrtle Point visited Bridge country inspecting cattle for shipment to Lauder Wyoming. Bridge creamery resumes operations with Mr Ostrander offering Oregon butter at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge-school
Ny Aie
Bridge Literary Society
Edith ‘Houser
United States
Nene
Sunshine Endicott
Dorothy Hooten
Freddie Rookard
Anderson Mountain
Masson
Myrtle Point
Bridge Country
Local Family Socials Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Tonini with daughters spent Sunday at the Martin Schmidt home. Nor way visitor Martin Schmidt and Sam Clinton, along with Lampe, joined a large crowd of young people for a surprise party last Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
Mike Wyland
Bernice
Bernice Robison
Nettie Root
Jesse Donaca
Henry Schroeder
Tracy
Ena
Margaret Hanley
Sampa Creek
Schroeder Bros
Tonini
Mare Detlefsen
Fhe
Martin Schmidt
Sam Clinton Tee Lampe
Norway
Nce
Aarge
Mike Weiland
Local Notes and Social Rounds Highlight Town Life
Virgil McMullen visits Powers at Geo Mullen home while Knight Brothers and Ed Olson join the contesting association. Brady hosts birthday party for Elton as Mr Mereen has plumbing work done. Mrs J M Bright holds an old fashioned carding party for Mr Beene's birthday. Gearhart visits en route to Myrtle Point. Jacobson named Rab Weekly ranch manager. Roadmasters Murdock and Stout plan improvements. Miss Hall prepares pupils for year end entertainment. Wm Coleman hosts informal dinner. Oscar Parrish collects first cheese load from Sugarloaf Creamery No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel
Ford Ge Gravel
Ford
Virgil McMullen
Powers
Geo. Mullen
Othe Knight Brothers
Olson
Contesting Association
W. T. ‘Brady
Elton
Mereen
J. M. Bright
Beene
J Gearhart
Dora
Myrtle Point
Jacobson
Murdock
Stout
Spring Work Begins Amid Uncertain Weather
Lee Love Lee reports a brief winter spell in March giving way to sun and spring work. Residents mention road conditions and speculate on a road supervisor while noting visits from relatives and local activity at the cheese factory preparations.
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Lee
Jim Hall
Gravel Ford
gBnt
Rebecca Clinton
Myrtle Point
Clinton
Elmer King
Hen Hervey
Webb Mast
Josie_ Mast
McKinley
Mr. Lawhorn
Mexican situation and US plans in border turmoil
Washington March 18 reports discuss Mexico under crisis with drastic measures against lawless bands. The piece notes past US actions, border conflicts, and the Villa pursuit as key elements shaping policy and possible cross border military moves.
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Washington,d. C
Rovernmeat
Mexico
Ines
Villa
United States
Wilson
Vera Crus
Porfirio “Dias
Ates
Presaa Iene Mleet
Congress
Carranza
Afternoon's Outing Second Installment Recalls a Youthful Trek
Jim and John lead a rugged outing test of ledges and woods. A fall into clay and soapstone prompts caution, while Jeems steers the group toward a river valley and a bridal party, with a long trek past beech, hickory, and grape vines ending at a cleared mill-site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
John
Jeems
Elmer
Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
Pike
Washington battles Villa raids and war prep ripple abroad
Carranza may win permission to move troops into U S territory to counter Villa and border bands. Secretary Baker faced a hectic first day with no dinner after taking office. Ex Secretary Garrigan’s return to Washington praised. Britain denies Germany submarine attack charges and US seeks corroboration. Washington streetcar strike ends after arbitration pact. A $30,000 cash contribution boosts the U S Treasury science fund. National effort for better babies gains momentum with Washington outdoor films. Fisk Jubilee Singers perform for Wilson and lawmakers. The President retreats to the Mayflower for a weekend, wireless keeping him in touch with national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Villa
United States
Newton “D. Baker
Washington
Garrigan
Great Britain
Spring-Rice
Germany
Unien
United States Treasury
McAdoo
Camp Good Will
Wilson
Department of Labor
Fisk University
Nashville
Tenn
White House
Congress
Potomac
Beaches of Cool Curry Yield Wide Platinum Find Along Coast
In Coos and Curry counties, black sand deposits along the Pacific coast yield platinum and gold. Miners using simple pans report $5 to $7 daily with many workers idle. market for platinum is limited and no large-scale salvage is underway.
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Bandon
Coos -Bay
Coos
Curry
Pacific
1915 Rail mails pay and labor costs rise with 8 hour day
In 1915 U S railroads received about 57 million dollars for mail transport. Rail workers demand an 8 hour day with time and a half for overtime which would lift payroll by about 100 million dollars, nearly double the mail pay. Ashfield plans a 10000 dollar show house and a 1250000 dollar Oregon City building is planned for 1916. Christensen reopens logging and Baker mining prospects are bright for 1916. Hood River will host a fruit candy plant and Seattle firm Charter 12 Japanese steamers for Seattle to Windontock routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ashfield
Umpqua
Oregon City
Christensen
Neil Outlook
Baker, Co
Adler I K A Rumor and Safety Claims Examined
Fragmented notes discuss Adler I K A 555 use and claimed safety without clear facts. The text mentions a rumble test and sensory effects but provides no verifiable data, dates, or sources.
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Alva Harry
Ivan Laird
Knight
M. E. Church
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J. H Lamb
Scrap
Waymire
North U. B. Church
Johnson’s Mill
Charles Schroeder
John Carl
Walter. Robison
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Lampa Creek
Ralph Schroeders
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Electa Brady
J. Dy Culbertson
Ida Hansen
Ham Bunch
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Millie Bright
Morehouse
Will Coleman
Gravel Ford Public School
Neo Iss
Minnie Shook
Barklow
Hamish
F. H.’ Harnish
Nakomis
Art Mareen
Margaret Harnish
Bertha Strong
Hobson
A. Maiden
Maiden
Geo. McCaslin
J. Dean
Taylor
Mary Harris
A. Sargent
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Ralph Winningham
Mr.Billings
Frank
Geo. Bryant
Ralph Wilson
Floyd Spires Ranch
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J . H. Harriss
Charles Withers
Ed Lorenz
Little Son
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Mr. Huff
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