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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Enterprise

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1915

Page

6

Rural Powers Remarks On Myrtle Point

Rural May 20 notes fine grass weather and farmers asking if corn is planted. Local activity includes sawmill work at Roland Prairie, provision pack for Iron Mountain prospectors, and two schoolhouses hosting Sunday services. District voters approved bonds of 18000 for a new schoolhouse, with 27 for and 11 against. Roy Hillis visited Eden Valley country and reported T B Illings under the weather as Sunday excursions draw fishermen.

Rural Powers Connel S. A. Hall P. W. Hayes Bandon Roy Hillis Eden Valley T. B.illings

Funeral Sermon for Rev Stevens Held in Myrtle Point

Rev J S Root was called to Myrtle Point to deliver the funeral sermon for Rev Stevens who died suddenly at his home in Myrtle Point. About twenty youths were baptized and joined churches after Rev Law’s meetings at the M E church. Residents fear continued rains may cause the river to overflow and damage crops.

Arago Argus Arago J. S. Root Myrtle Point Stevens John Carl Clarence Schroeder Naomi Root Robison Albert Britten Erec Barklow Geo. Kribs Law M. E Millie Bright Gravel Ford Haze

Myrtle Point Powers Auto Stage Announces Daily Service

A. R. Panter announces that once roads open between Myrtle Point and Powers a daily auto stage will operate. The schedule will be arranged to meet demand with as many trips as required.

Myrtle Point Powers Welt A. R. Panter Manaver

Mullen Visits Round Hill Farm This Week

At Round Hill Farm Mullen visited for a few days this week.

Mullen Round Hill Farm

McKinley Musings and Local Happenings May News

McKinley notes show visiting relatives from Roseburg and Brewster Valley. Families such as Snyder Lawhorn and Woodring are mentioned with moves and trips. The McKinley school closed May 21 for summer vacation and residents plan a log drive while others return to ranches.

McKinley Aaron Snyder Roseburg Anna Wilcox Ratlif Lawhorn Dave Baker Lee Ray Hyde Berne Morley Marshfield Clinard Woodring Heller’s

Gravel Ford Gems and Local Visits Highlight May Diary

In Gravel Ford May 25 report Steve Culbertson and Andrew Cotton were lost between Culbertson and Cotton ranches after rain and surfaced at Middle Creek Monday. O S Bennett visits from South Dakota. Mr and Mrs T J Weekly and Mrs G Morehouse visit Mrs Leland Minard in Arago. Mrs S W Hall assists Mrs W W Schroeder. Mr and Mrs Wm Coleman of Monroe visit friends. C Jackson and wife celebrate silver wedding on June 1. Frank Harnish returns from San Francisco fair. Benny Mullen visits Father and Mother Mullen. Smith and Krantz girls return from Myrtle Point high school. Welcome back to the girls.

Gravel Ford Gems Steve Culbertson Andrew Cotton Culbertson Cotton Middle Creek O. S. Bennett South Dakota J. D. Bennett Bennett Chas. Faust C. Jackson Frank Harnish San Francisco Coos County Claud Mullen Myrtle Point Mullen Benny Smith and Krantz

Demonstrations Draw Large Local Audience at Hardware Store

Demonstrations on cooking and baking hosted by the extension division of the O. A. C. at Huling Lundy and Sons hardware store drew strong attendance last Friday and Saturday with as many as 125 ladies present at peak. Miss Anna M. Turley led the sessions, and local questions showcased the event’s local relevance and value.

Huling, Lundy and Sons Anna M. Turley Myrtle Point

Death of A C Hoyt in Myrtle Point 1915

A C Hoyt aged 64 years 3 months several years ill died at home on Saturday May 22 1915 in Myrtle Point He was born February 15 1841 in Wisconsin After his parents died he traveled to many states and settled in Myrtle Point in the 1880s He married Rosa Sarah Hughes on November 18 1892 They had five children one died in infancy He survived by a widow one sister three daughters one son and a son-in-law Funeral was held at the Brethren church with J F Stevens service and Elder J S Root presiding Interment was in Myrtle Point cemetery

A. C. Hoyt A. G. Hoyt Wincdot County Wisconsin Myrtle Point Missy Rosa Sarah Hughes Hoyt California Esides Brethren Church J. F. Stevens J. S. Root

Church Services Schedule Local Announcement

Sunday school begins at 10:00 a m with preaching at 11:00 a m and 7 30 p m Everyone is warmly invited to attend at the Church of the Brethrenимеч

Church of the Brethren

Christian Church Regular Services Schedule

The Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a. m. preaching at 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p. m. and preaching at 8 00 p. m. Pastor T. J. Cannon leads the services.

Christian Church Christian Endeavor T. J. Cannon

Know Thy Country—Know America as a Nation of Achievement

A patriotic essay urges every citizen to value America's industrial progress and leadership. It credits figures from Francis to McCormick and Morgan, praising printing, farming, finance, and transport. The article notes a系列 on America’s transportation development to appear soon via Agricultural and Commercial Press Service.

America América Beyet Se ‘Lem Greece Phoenicia Chaldea Rome Michael Angelo Guttenberg McCormick A Nelson England British Isles Morgan Gibraltar Agricultural and Commercial Press Service

Roses and mansions paint a paradise scene in pleasant climate

The text describes a region famed for its roses, grand mansions, expansive lawns, and a genial climate that creates an almost paradisiacal setting. It emphasizes beauty, abundance, and an inviting atmosphere for residents and visitors.

Marshfield Notes On Local Visits Plans And Meetings

Local residents travel for stock purchases and visits with relatives. Mrs Pratt returns from North Bend. Audrey Bryant to Bridge. Hoopes back from California. A strawberry social at Mrs Adams home postponed to June 3. Entertainment and church conference in Grants Pass draws locals. City council adjourned without bids for Maple street improvement bonds and street survey plans to be discussed at June meeting.

J. E. Ford Marshfield M. J. Pratt North Bend T. WV. Johnson Becker Maple Street Railroad Avenue

Travel Letter Describes Southern California Tour and Notable Sites

A Covina to Riverside journey details visits with old friends in Santa Anna Anaheim and Myrtle Point family ties oil wells and gas fires at Dunlaps Mount Rubidoux and Riverside landmarks including a Sierra inscription and a grand cross. The writer praises roads boulevards and scenery while noting developments in San Bernardino Redlands and surrounding districts.

Covina Cal Enterprise Santa Anna Coos County A. R. Moomaw Mark Carl Mark E. Nininger Anaheim James Dunlap Devaul Imperial Valley Portland Dunlap J. H. Roberts Myrtle Point J. N. Devaul Calvin Devaul al Devaul Oscar Devaul Dunlaps Fra Junipero Sierra Thomas James Conaty Monterey Los Angeles William Howard, Taft United States Riverside High Grove Coulter Smiley Heights Redlands San Bernardino Ross Deyoe Studebaker Norman Dodge San Francisco Southern California Myrtle

Ties Wanted by Edgar Hannan at Bank Building

Wanted notices seek 6 by 8 7 by 8 and 7 by 10 ties. Enquire at the Edgar Hannan address within the Bank Building.

Edgar Hannan Ediional Bank Building

Wood and Miller Tie at Christian Church Parsonage

Wayne L Wood and Nettie Miller were married Tuesday evening at the Christian church parsonage with Rev J T Cannon officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Miller of this city. the groom is son of J C Wood and has lived in the Myrtle Point area for years. The couple will reside on the South Fork where the groom works in the jogging camps.

Obituary Sketch of Elder J F Stevens

James Francis Stevens born November 16 1856 in Ashville North Carolina was the eldest of five. His family moved through Tennessee Illinois and Kansas before settling in Myrtle Point Oregon. He married Elizabeth Quillian June 27 1880 and later taught, railroaded, and served as a minister in the Church of the Brethren until his death on 21st 1915 from heart failure. Funeral held at the Brethren Church with Elder J S Root officiating.

James Francis Stevens Ashville North Carolina G. W Elizabeth Stevens Washingen County Tennesee Montgomery County Illinois Moline Elk County Kansas Fort Leavensworth Ellejay Georgia State Normal Ellijay Elizabeth Quillian Stevens Moscow Idaho California Myrtle Point Ms. Stevens Roy Willie Reuben Victor Stevens Mesdames Thomas Hall Wilber Barklow Mr. Stevens Church of the Brethers Elder Stevens J. F. Stevens Brethern J. S. Root

Card of Thanks for sympathy after loss of husband and father

We express sincere gratitude to friends for help and kindness during the sudden death and burial of our husband and father, Mr. J. F. Stevens. Mrs. J. F. Stevens and Family.

J. F. Stevens

In Remembrance of Brother J F Stevens

A memorial poem notes Brother J F Stevens of Myrtle Point Oregon who died at fifty eight. It recalls his life work and faith, praises his escape to a bright heavenly shore and his reunion with loved ones, and invites readers to remember the good he did. The piece closes with a blessing from Mr. and Mrs. J H Barton.

Earth God Mrs J. H. Barton Myrtle Point Oregon

Thanking Friends for Kindness During Illness

We express heartfelt thanks to our man friends and neighbors for their kindness and help while our wife and mother was sick. Special gratitude to the pastor of the Christian church for not ringing the bell. Mother also thanks her dear friends and reminds them they will never be forgotten. F. M. Walker, J. B. Walker.

Christian Church Se F. M. Walker J. 8 Walker

Early Days in the Myrtle Point Section

Items from Vol 2 No 29 May 29 1897 note I E Rose building a new residence above town Mrs Chas Edwards and daughter visited city then returned to San Francisco with parents Mrs W R Driesbach visited after trip with her parents Mr and Mrs R W Lundy Mrs Fred Moser and baby called in to town travel Ford dairy and creamery business Indiana editor wins suit against delinquent subscriber who took paper without ordering it and kept it two years court orders payment of 3 and 16 costs

W. C. Conner I. E. Rose Chas. Edwards Marshfield W. R. Driesbach R. W. Lundy San Francisco Bandon Fred Moser Moser Shinz Ford Indiana Jwhco

Germany expected to reply to American note on Lusitania crisis

Washington sources report Germany planned a response to the American note regarding the Lusitania sinking by week’s end. Ambassador Gerard in Berlin conveyed the note to Berlin officials, while diplomatic efforts by Count von Bernstorff and others aimed to avert a break in relations. The public tone favors President Wilson’s note, though German-American outlets show split views.

Washington, D.C Germany Gerard Berlin State Department Herr von Jagow Amsador Gerard Count von Bernstorff Constantin T. Dumka Wilson United States Great Britain Frye Lusitania Ashington Theague Tribunal Bryan Postoffice Department

Reward Offered for Information on Satrap Theft

A notice offers a $10 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who cut and carried away the Aitching satrap. The requester is A. Houge dated 292.

A. Houge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amas Billie Burke Madame du Four Department D The du Four Co Wash., D.C C. R. Bennett McClosky Bidgyrtle Point O. K Lombard-Bombina Co Dora T. W. Panter F. L. Miller W. S. Guerin Langlois Pere Eee Ae Audrey Bryant Bridge H. C. Bryant John E. Hoopes Chas. Adams Edd James James West Myrtle Point Walter Condron Thomas R. Sheridan Arthur Mereon W. H. Bunch North Forks Seventh Day Adventists Grants Pass Frank Burkholder Farmers’ Exchange Coquille Farmers’ Union Florence Jennings L. B. Fetter T. S. van E. R. Jones Bridge Schools Travelogues Beloe Elder J. F. Stevens Brother J F. Stevens Washington News Camas Valley
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