Suspect sought in Portland murder case and coast search
The five year old Barbara Holtzman murder in Portland prompts a coast to coast manhunt. A suspect described in detail was seen in Marshfield and traced to Coos and Curry counties then to Coquille and Bandon, with possible boarding of the Steamer Elizabeth to San Francisco. Governor West offers a 1000 dollar reward, with total rewards near 2000 dollars. officials expect arrest. Also Myrtle Point mayor calls for first Saturday in April clean up day to beautify the town with community teams to haul rubbish.
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Barbara Holtzman
Portland
Coos
Curry Counties
Coos Bay
Marshfield
Coquille
Bandon
San Francisco
West
Roseburg
Myrtle
Gage
Douglas County
Myrtle Point
J. R. Benson
Cleanup Day in Tin Towns Aims at Civic Pride
The notice promotes a cleanup day encouraging communities to dedicate one day to tidying streets and public spaces. It frames cleanliness as wholesome and profitable for towns, homes, and individuals alike, urging participation and coordinated effort.
City caucus names nominees for city offices
The city caucus at city hall with Mayor J R Benson presiding nominated four council candidates Frank Schroeder Jake Strong W E Lewellin and Chas Southmayd for four seats and J S Whitaker and R C Dement for two year terms. Incumbents J M Arrington and I E Rose were nominated by acclamation for city treasurer and clerk respectively. Benson and Dement named as mayor candidates and declared nominees by acclamation.
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J. R. Benson
L. C. Bargett
Frank Schroeder
Jake Strong
W. E. Lewellen
Presbyterian Church Announces Sermon Schedule
The church lists a 11 o clock sermon on A place better than Paradise with a 8 o clock evening sermon Why do infidels find fault with the book of Esther Esther's friends and enemies are invited to attend Sunday school at 10 Junior C E at 2 30 Y P C E at 7 15.
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Paradise
Esther
Fine New Home in Coos County Highlighted by Craftsmen
A bungalow style residence for Mr and Mrs McMullen is praised as one of the finest in Coos County. Built by J A Yoakam Jr with S C Giles masonry, Coquille blocks, and Mission interior finish, it features six ground floor rooms plus five upstairs, a beamed dining room, built in storage, and an upstairs sewing room with town and valley views.
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Gashener Tome Saark
Myrtle
Coos County
McMullen
J. A. Yoakam, Jr
Coquille
Pete
Oregon
Wm Nordberg’s 31st birthday noted in Port Orford
The Port Orford Tribune notes Wm Nordberg as the town’s oldest resident by years living there since 1856 He remains in robust health and has witnessed Curry County’s transformation from wilderness to prosperity He hopes to greet the first coastal locomotive signaling the completion of the inland to iron horse span
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Wm. Nordberg
Port Orford
Nordberg
Curry County
New Lumber Firm Formed At Myrtle Point
A new company forms Sugarloaf Lumber company to supply Myrtle Point with building lumber. L A Roberts buys Hughes 160 acre timber tract northeast of town and the portable mill starts cutting logs. J S Whitaker presides with C C Carter as VP and Roberts as secretary treasurer.
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L. A
Roberts
Hughes
Myrtle Point
J. S. Whitaker
C. C. Carter
L. A. Roberts
Turkey Eggs From Fine Hens Near Castle Rock
E. H. Neer of Myrtle Point Oregon offers spring and summer turkey eggs from superior stock sourced from Castle Rock Washington. Eggs priced at 1.25 and 1.50 with lower bulk rates. Inquiries welcome for larger quantities.
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Castle Rock
Washington
E. H. Neer
Myrtle Point
Ore
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