Mid-Summer Races Set for July 2 and 3 at County Fair
Directors of the Cops & Curry County Fair Association announced the 1915 Mid-Summer Races for Friday July 2 and Saturday July 3. The program carries 1160 in purses with events including trots, paces, novelty and motorcycle races, and several running events for Coos and Curry County horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair” Directors
Arid
Cops & Curry
County Fair Association
Ec Eeeaee
Coos
Curry County
Pioneers to testify in Waters-Davis estate case in Coquille
Mrs Waters sues the estate of Bluford Davis for a share of his Coos River farm claiming connection to Davis through an Indian mother. The trial in Circuit Court at Coquille will feature testimony from Coos Bay pioneers about Davis’s early life and relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos River
Davis
Bluford Davis
Amos Rogers
Berkeley
Landrith Ranch
Humane Sunday and Kindness to Animals Week Observed
Under the American Humane Society of Albany leadership Humane Sunday May 23 will be observed nationwide with services in support of mercy to children and animals. The Oregon Humane Society appeals to churches while May 17 to 22 is set for teaching kindness in homes and schools and promoting humane literature and anti cruelty societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Humane Society of
Albany
N. Y
United States
Oregon Humane Society
Oregon
American Humane Society
Humane Society
F. W. Swanton
Board of Trade
Portland
Portland City Commission Moves to Repeal Jitney Regulation Ordinance
The Portland city commission votes to repeal the current jitney regulation ordinance and proposes to enact a new regulation. The decision follows the recent referendum on jitney controls and outlines steps toward replacement rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland City Commission
Myrtle Point pupils stage well received Enchanted Play
The Myrtle Point Schools presented a musical play Enchanted D at the Unique Theatre last Friday evening. A large audience filled the lower floor and gallery as pupils from Chart Class to Eighth participated under Professor C A Davidson and grammar school teachers. The High School Band accompanied between acts and violin solos by Glenn Neidéigh drew encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle “Point
C. A
Davidson
Glenn Neidéigh
Mel Mother Goose
Vivien Annin
Annie Short
Miss Muffit
Lila Dement
Mary
Marjorie Stemmler Simple
Simon
Wilfred Laird Boy Blue
Dorways Strow Jack Horner
Eugene Lair
Marie Stemmler
Elsie Danielson
Olga Schrieffer
Daphne Harris
Oddy Fairiee
Blanche Lee
Mary Train
Gladys Carter
Florence Robison
Alta Goodman
Vada Davis
Chorus of Fairies
Mary Cribbins
Agnes Wilson
Helen Broadbent
Edris Greene
Alice Guerin
Agnes Tripp
Ardyce Braden
Audrey Lundy
Ella Chabo
Lila Endicott
Fae
Hattie
Stanford Bay Police
Archie Panter
Lusitania Sunk by German Submarine Last Friday
The Lusitania sinking is a major war topic with Britain blaming Britain’s armed ships and contraband for the loss. Germany expresses regret to the United States as diplomats weigh actions against Germany. Coroners inquest calls it wholesale murder under international law while U S posture seeks to define response. Military fronts show heavy fighting in France Belgium and Carpathians with ongoing trench actions, prisoner captures, and shifting fronts. Italy poised for decisive action while Austrian Italian talks continue in secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Line
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Kinsale
Washington
Wilson
Philadelphia
Lusitania
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
France
Belgium
French War Office
Carency
Ypres
Carpathians
Baltic
Mitan
Italy
Austia
Suit to remove guardian postponed in Coos County
Arthur Coach seeks removal of his sister Mary Cary as guardian in Coquille, with the case postponed to June 7. Derbyshire of North Bend represents Coach in county court. Coach accuses Cary of mismanaging funds while arranging a $15,000 loan to settle debts and free the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Arthur Coach
Mary Cary
Joe
Arthur
Whiskey Run black sand and Iridium mining interest grows
Bar and open yards scene shows C. Howell discussing the black sand remaining after gold and platinum extraction. He cites iron and an iridium mineral of higher value than platinum and predicts future commercial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Bandon
Elmer F. Russel
North Bend
Muscene J. Simpson
Marshfield
North Port
Gilliam County
Condon Business Men's Association
Sherwood Commercial Club
Sherwood
Eugene
Willamette
McKenzie
Marian Seaman
A. E. Seaman
Mercy Hospital
Dungan Undertaking
J. S. Stubblefield
Coos Bay
Cos County
Moos
Oregon
Coquille River
Randalsh
Portland
Aquille
Randolph
Are Brenelace
Dear Kinney
State Hospital
Salem
G A R Prepare For Memorial Days Services
Col Jewel Post and the local W R C plan Decoration Day and Memorial Sunday observances. Dr Leslie G Johnson will deliver the Decoration Day address. the thirtieth of May falls on Sunday, with exercises on Saturday May 29. Memorial Day service a memorial sermon by Rev James F Vernon at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Post
Leslie. G. Johnson
James F. Vernon
Presbyterian Church
Rev. John F. Leggett to preach at Bridge on May 16
The Rev. John F. Leggett will lead morning services at Bridge church on May 16 with a sermon titled The Christian Soldier and an evening talk on Gods Dynamite. The schedule emphasizes spiritual themes for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Leggett
Bridge
Bush Completion Of W P Bridge Construction
The Willamette Pacific line on the Coos Bay route will rush bridge work after an inspection by engineer William Hood. H P Hoey announced crews will move all trestle work immediately and begin piling for the low bridge soon, aiming to extend the track from Mapleton to Agme by early June and complete the project next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
William Hood
H. P. Hoey
Enmieer
Willamette-Pacific
Portfina
Hoey
Coos
Ponot
Ige
Rush
Farmers Exchange Sales Day in Myrtle Point Section
The Farmers Union announces a sales day on Wednesday May 26 featuring farm implements stock and livestock. Buyers and sellers can trade items such as shoats heifers steers and horse stock with auctioneer G W Rouse and clerk B Bart jot assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Exchange
Myrtle Point
South Ork
North Fork
Durham
Farmers’ Union
G. W. Rouse
B. Bartjot Aterelary
Coquille Circuit Court Topics Week’s Work
The Coquille Herald reports this week’s Circuit Court activity with most criminal cases resolved except Nevy Hatcher trial by jury later this month. Civil dockets loom two to three weeks. Glen Shores acquitted of assault. Mrs Ruby Nosler paroled after perjury sentence. Carl Enslee sentence postponed to the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Coquille Herald
Nevy Hatcher
Glen Shores
Coquille City Elects Officials and Bonds
In Coquille the city held elections on Monday. J. S. Lawrence was re elected as city recorder. Councilmen elected were O. C. Sanford S. M. Nosler N. C. Medley and John Hickman. A bonding proposition of 30000 to fund outstanding indebtedness passed 322 to 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
J. S. Lawrence
City Recorder
O. C. Sanford
S. M. Nosler
N. C. Medley
John Hickman
Special Dairy Show Adds $200 in Prizes at Fair
County Agriculturist J L Smith oversees a new dairy show at the fair with $200 in prizes. Only registered cows from approved farms may enter, health judged by a veterinarian, feed provided, and entries divided into three classes. Prizes include silver loving cup, gold medal, and silver medal for top dairy cows. butter and cheese events offer similar prizes. Prof C G Simpson of Oregon Agricultural College will judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L.smith
C. G. Simpson
Oregon Agricultural College
Ndger
Prof. Simpson
Flirtation With Death by Local Bicycle Rider
Louis Starr son of Geo M Starr and assistant at the C B and E station escaped a serious fall when on Maple street the coaster brake failed. He rode off course into old planks near the bridge, was tossed and grazed by splinters in his left cheek yet walked to the depot and returned home with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Starr
Geo. M. Starr
Maple Street
First Street
Starr
Louie
Seventh Day Adventists Prepare Southern Oregon Camp Meeting
Seventh Day Adventists from across Southern Oregon will gather in Grants Pass for the Southern Oregon Conference camp meeting May 20 to 30. Tents and large pavilions will serve as homes and meeting spaces with ministers from the conference and leaders from the North American Division and North Pacific Union attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Oregon
Sixth Street
Northerican Division
North Pacific Union Conference
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
T. G. Bunch
Roseburg
R. W. Airey
Cottage Grove
J. C. Dutcher
E. B. Estell
L. A. Gibson
C. L. Lingenfelter
L. L. Moffitt
Bandon
E. H. Emmerson
Myrtle Point
L. E. Tupper
Medford
B.C. Tabor
Ashland
C. J. Cole
W. R. Beatty
Durin
Granta
Paws
Life on the farm draws boys with shared profits and home ties
Oregon Agricultural College advocate Dean A B Cordley argues giving boys control of an acre or a colt fosters farming interest and retention. He notes 28 percent stay on small farms while 82 percent stay on larger farms, and suggests improving country life with libraries and utilities to keep youths from fleeing to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Dean A. B. Cordley
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Waters-Davis
G. A.R
Bush
W. P
J. E. Campbell
A. ‘Ks. Peck
U. S
Wea
Campbell
Ifman
Misa Devoe
San Fancisco
Grand Jury
Pillard
Wr. Hormann
Dalas
Polk County
Ilroad
Seventh-Day Adventists
Coos County
Minnesota
Oxheart
Ekendorf
N. P. Peterson
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