Oregon Timber Boom and Local Feuds Stir Coos Bay Region
The clipping notes timber land investments by Washington and eastern buyers, Oregon's vast virgin forests, and plans to bring timber to market. It reports local editor disputes over street improvements, a confrontation at the Coos Bay Times office, and possible political candidacy chatter around Jo Simpson of North Bend. It also discusses farmer markets and quality grading, plus railroad prospects in eastern Oregon.
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Washington
Oregon
Kramer
The
Coos Bay Times
Jo Simpson
North Bend
Simpson
Coor ‘County
Coos Bay Seen As Key Harbor For Transcontinental Rail
The article argues Coos Bay is the most advantageous undeveloped harbor, with many benefits for transcontinental railway builders. It predicts coming development despite Harriman efforts to block competition.
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Coos Bay
Harriman
Deings at Etelka and Nearby Work Notes
Joseph Mast moved his family onto his homestead while Grandma Neal of Myrtle Point visits. Neal brothers sold sheep to Roy Garret and cattle to R C Dement. John Neal and crew repair a county road toward Roland Prairie. Logging camps push timber as weather permits. Carman Bros finished hauling last Saturday and assist Grant boys next week. Frank Neal and W H K Sullivan travel to Roseburg to visit Boone NC relatives and may settle here. Lizzie Arnold and sister Nellie visit town. Lizzie returns to work.
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Joseph Mast
Grandma Neal
Myrtle Point
Neal
Roy Garret
R C Dement
John Neal
Roland Prairie
Besser
Carman Bros
Dora area notes and local developments update
Dora residents host and visit relatives including Mrs Alice Luttrell and Mrs Edna Daly while Mrs Taylor Weekly advances turkey raising on East Fork. A Los Angeles party seeks water rights at East Coquille from Brewster Falls and plans cemetery expansion and repairs. Joe Laird hauls timber from Abernathy’s for the ridge project over Middle Creek.
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Alice Luttrell
Dora
Edna Daly
Portland
Taylor
East Fork
Los Angeles
East Coquille
Brewster Falls
Swan
Bennett
Middle Creek
McKinty
Joe Laird
Abernathy
Souvenir photos and local ads toast Myrtle Point week
News briefs highlight souvenir photos at Mrs Toye and Captain C T Riley visiting Myrtle Point from Bandon. Local ads boast the largest candy stock and low prices, with A Helming Co paying top cash for hides fur and wool and shipping to Marshfield. Road crews work between Myrtle Point and Contaha, promising a year round highway.
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Toy’e
C T Riley
Myrtle Pont
Bandon
Myrtle Point
Helming & Co
Helming
Marshfield
Church Services Planned With Sunday School and Endeavor
The church announces preaching next Sunday at 11:00 and 7:30 PM. Sunday school meets at 102 W Lewellen, with Miss Laura Wise presiding over the Endeavor service at 6:45 PM. All are invited to worship and attend. offerings urged for sunlight school and Endeavor meetings. Pastor W C Resuite urges participation.
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Suncury
E Lewellen
Christian Endeavor
Laura Wise
Endeavor
W C Resuite
Rocky Mountain Tea and Land Listings Across Oregon
The passage notes Rocky Mountain Tea and fifty cent township land blueprints. It mentions Frank Alley, Abstractor, Roseburg Oregon as a contact for government land information.
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Hollister
NGW Perkins
Frank E Alley
Roseburg
Ore
Reliabe
Frank FE Alley
Oregon
Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and Cough Remedy Sold Locally
Local merchants advertise Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for wounds and blood poisoning with sales through N.G.W. Perkins and John Whobrey. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a fast-acting cold treatment kept on hand, and mentions A Helming & Co. for hides.
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Chamberain
Ty Ngw Perkins
W R Haines Music Co offers Edison Victor talking machines
The W R Haines Music Co in Marshfield Oregon advertises a full line of Edison and Victor talking machines records and accessories. It lists prices on pianos organs violins mandolins guitars and accessories with flexible payment options and express service. The ad notes future orders for sheet music and instrument care oils and polishes.
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W R Haines Music Co
Edison & Victor
Edison
Victor
W R Haines Music Company
Marshfield
W.R. Haines Music CO
Roger
C and Broadway
Marelefield
Oregon
For Sale 480 Acre Ranch Head of Hallscreek
480 acres main land at the head of Hallscreek with 100 acres slashed and mostly seeded to grass. Inlet of red cedar, a good small orchard and barn with hay carrier. Meadow for 20 hay Jones, two good mountain fences, ample running water at several spots. Road access to the ranch, apply O mile p ou eany J H Ransbacken Nearuy or S. & Arvgs.
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Hallscreek
Ransbacen
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Coquille Valley
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Woldsite Pete
Etelka
Lloyd Spires
Conteaha
Nic Perkins
John Whobrey
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