North Bend Grants Southern Pacific Franchise with Early Construction
North Bend city council quickly approved the Southern Pacific franchise and construction began the same morning. Roadmaster Haslet and crew laid ties and rails while Mayor Simpson drove the first spike, christening the project with a splash of milk. Officials say work will proceed under the contract with MacArthur Perks Co, with completion targeted by 1915.
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Coos Bay
North Bend
Southern Pacific
C. J.millis
Simpson
L. F. Falkenstein
J. G. Horn I. B. Bartle
H. G. Kern
J. F. Grubbs
A. H. Derbyshire
J. G. Mullen
C. J. Millis
Millis
Miller
Wherdat
Mingus
Stanton
Washington
Haslet
J. G. Horn
John Mullen
Bartle
Mr. Haslet
L. J. Simpson
Hasid
MacArthur, Perks Co
Promanent
President Campbell to Speak Across Coast in June Tour
President P L Campbell of Oregon State University arrived in the county last Tuesday riding Barnard Laird lines. He spoke in Bandon Tuesday evening North Bend Marshfield Coquille and here at the Unique Theatre Saturday June 1 with focus on educational work in Oregon.
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P. L.campbell
Oregon State University
Barnard-Laird
Bandon
J L. Laird
Remote
Coquille
Overland
Mr. Campbell
North Bend
Marshfield
Coquile
Unique Theatre
Oregon
Tent Caterpillar Control and Lime Sulphur Sprays This Season
Pervasive tent caterpillar damage across Coos County prompts a unified spray program. Lead arsenate mixed with lime sulfur and Black Leaf 40 targets chewing sucking and fungal threats on fruit trees and forest hosts. County Inspector P M Hall-Lewis notes application timing and preparation details for home orchards and larger plantings.
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Coos County
S. Jackson
Corvallis
P. M. Hall-Lewis
Marshfield
Ore
Quiet Coquille Wedding Sealed by Judge Holden
John A. Swedberg and Marguerite A. Ward were married in Judge E. D. G. Holden's office Monday night with minimal witnesses. Swedberg, a 35 year old Norwegian, moved to Coquille six months ago to work as chief engineer for Randolph mill. Ward, from Myrtle Point, has worked at Baxter hotel here. The couple will reside at Randolph as friends offer best wishes. Trespass notices offered at the ENTERPRISE office.
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Coquille
Pulaski Coal and Navigation Company
Randolph Mill
Stra G
Myrtle Point
Baxter
Swed
Passing Away of Pioneers and Local News Notes
Mrs. George Griffin died at her Ash Street home after a year and a half illness at age 55. She was born in 1857 in Michell County Iowa and lived in Oregon before moving to Bandon. Survived by husband two sisters and eleven children with seven living, funeral held with Rev. Barklow. burial Myrtle Point cemetery. Also notes on George Hyland of Mount Hood Railway praising Bitulithic paving and its advantages over Hassam.
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George Griffin
Ash Street
Emmeline Bailey
Michell County
Iowa
Oregon
Coquille River
Dora
W. S.hall
S. H. Manson
Roseburg
F. Shepard
McIntire
Griffin
Thos Barklow
Myrtle Point
Hall’s Caeck
Bandon
Brethern Church
Thos. Barklow
William Barnett
Myrtle
Point
Bitulithic O. K
Hyland
George Hyland
Mount Hood Railway Company
Bakers
Hassam Paving Co
Hassam Company
Portland
Baker
Bitulithic
Thanks for help during illness and death of wife
An unnamed speaker expresses gratitude to friends who offered aid and consolation during the illness and passing of his beloved wife. The note emphasizes sincere appreciation for support from local friends.
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Beene
Mrs. Missouri E. Mavity Dies After Stroke in Bandon
Mrs. Missouri E. Mavity a longtime Bandon resident died May 25 after a stroke suffered Tuesday in the city She was born January 23 1833 near Knoxville Tennessee and was 79 years old at death She and her husband settled on Hills Creek in Coos County where son Percy McVay also lived
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Missouri E. Mavity
M. E. Mavity
Bandon
Yolo
Knoxville
Tenn
Hill’s Creek
Percy McVay
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S.P
President Campbell
Pike’s
W. E. Pike & Company
F.S. Dow
Agent Sperry Flour Co
Pearce the Harness Man
the, Watchman
Mseanatiarpigenigh
Minor
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
THE
Oregon Stateboard OF Horticulture
Fruit Inspection Service For
Coquille Valley
Neer’s
Walton
N. P. Peterson
Benson’s Brick Building
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