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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
The piece argues for the Douglas Coos Electric line and warns against liquor rootbacks. It cites state law challenges, calls for a dry county, notes crimes linked to drinking, and cites an arrest in Bandon involving intoxicated youths. It questions whether a dry policy would curb disgraceful conduct and costs to taxpayers.
The piece records that several Coquille residents who oppose the local option law have missed a vital interpretation point. It quotes responsible attorneys and disclaims the writer’s personal knowledge of the law, noting confusion over entailed and fragmented text.
The Coquille Sentinel contests a prior ruling that dry precincts will stay dry for another year despite next Monday’s county election. An authority declined to speak officially but expressed that fifteen dry precincts would remain dry, making a legal contest likely. The paper urges voters to back local option to ensure dry results.
Notice that all Coos county warrants drawn on pec fund and endorsed before May 1 1905 will be paid on presentation at my office in Coquille City Oregon. No interest will be allowed after May 31 1907. Dated May 25 1907 Coquille City Oregon.
Public land notice for the state of Oregon. Moses Endicott of Myrtle Point filed sworn statement 404 for the purchase of timber land in Coos County. He will prove up July 1907 before the county clerk of Coos County. Witnesses named include Thomas A Brash and Albert Valkmar. Claimants must file by July 30, 1907.
Notice records public sale of timber lands under the 1878 act. The land office in Roseburg Oregon lists bids, prices, and official statements filed by applicants. Benjamin Leddy, Register, and county officials will supervise the proceedings in Coquille on specified dates.
United States Land Office in Roseburg Oregon announces Lenora Massey of Myrtle Point has filed sworn statement 8020 for the purchase of section 9 township 31 range 13 and will prove the land’s value for timber and not agricultural use. Witnesses listed include Larry Goerin Charles Haines Edward Wella and Max Dement. Adverse claims must file by July 18 1907 before County Clerk James Watson in Coquille Oregon. Registered by Bexsaum L Eppy.
Ole Samuelson of Bancroft Coos County Oregon filed a sworn statement for purchase of section 1 in town 8 range 1 seeking timberland over agricultural value. Witnesses include Charles D Price W A Lett James Ansierson and Ole O Land. Adverse claimants must file by June 1 1907 with Benjamin L. Epps Register in Coquille Oregon.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon lists filings on August 11 1906 by Charles T Os Hoquiam Washington and Macthyas C Steeples Hoquiam for quarter interest in section 20 township 23 south range 10 west with sworn statements 754 and others They will offer proof June 18 1907 at Roseburg to support claims for timber or stone and agricultural purposes with witnesses Neva H Sit hom Walter M Brisbine Richard Blade and Charles Macthyas C Steeples
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