There is no place like home and port vote urged
A 1911 Enterprise piece urges voting for a Port of Coquille river plan for financial betterment. It notes Myrtle Point signers stand proudly on port views and contrasts public figures’ magnetism with their mistakes, while Luther Burbank’s thornless black berry is praised as a ten year Santa Rosa garden achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille River
Luther Burbank
Wizard of Horticulture
Santa Rosa Gardens
Coquille River Port Debate Sparks Reform Calls
Two weeks of editorials in the Coquille Valley Sentinel argued the Coquille River port would only improve its end, then last week pressed to expand statutes so a unified port would upgrade the entire river. The voice urges backing up and starting anew under Brother Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Valley
Coquille River
Brother Savage
California constitutional amendments simplify criminal procedure
Despite divergent views on some amendments, there is likely unanimous approval for the reform that eliminates many technicalities and cobwebs in criminal cases. It states judgments will no longer be set aside for minor flaws in jury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Stage line runs on schedule amid road slide chatter
A dispute over Myrtle Point road conditions led to a report to the Oregonian claiming travel is cut off by slides. The Enterprise counters that the Myrtle Point Roseburg Stage has stayed on schedule all fall and that autos ran recently on this end, with J. L. Laird pleased with the line’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
Oregonian
Myrtle Point-Roseburg
J. L. Laird
Center of activity defines a county’s farming districts
The passage explains that each farming mining lumbering fruit growing or stock raising section has a capital or center of activity. This center may be a small village or a large city and serves as the focal point for the region.
Printing standards and submission guidelines for Enterprise
The notice explains word limits for submissions to the Enterprise not exceeding 300 words and requires sender’s name and address. It warns the editor may reject material deemed libelous or unfit for print. Advertising content will be treated as such and billed at regular rates marked adv.
Myrtle Point Pushes for Coquille River Port District
The article argues Myrtle Point as the trade center for Coos County's upper Coquille valley urging a port district to improve river navigation. It highlights dairying fruit and timber potential and calls on business people farmers and timber owners to support community development. Dr Hermann's day in Myrtle Point is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Coquille Valley
Coquille River
Upper
Coquille
Promote Your Town and Home Institutions
When you pull down your town you pull down yourself and your neighbor. Build up the town by praising it and supporting local institutions including the printing office. Patrons should focus on home enterprises as the source of communal success.
Myrtle Point Enterprise Offer to Send Paper East
The editor invites readers to share a sample copy with eastern friends. A subscriber paying 31.50 in advance may extend a friend outside Oregon a one year subscription for 1.00 in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Notice of Final Hearing in Rookard Estate
Notice is given that C. E. Houser Administrator of the Estate of John Thomas Rookard Deceased has filed the Final Account with the County Court of Coos County Oregon The Hon J F Hall Judge has set Monday December 18 1911 at the Court House Coos County as the hearing date for objections to the Final Account and its settlement C E Houser Administrator of the Estate of John Thomas Rookard Deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E.houser
John Thoms Rookard
Cous County
Oregon
Coos County
J. F. Hall
C. E. Houser
John Thomas Rookard
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule Summary
Multiple churches announce weekly schedules. Brethren and Presbyterian churches hold Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. midweek prayer meetings on Wednesday. M E Church and South share regular worship times. Latter Day Saints list no Sunday school, with services at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Christian Workers Meeting
SAE
Presbyterian Pag
Sabbatha School
A. J. Irwin
M. E. Church South
Saints
Road Tax Special Meeting Notice for Coos County Oregon
Notice of a December 16 1911 meeting of Road District No 13 01 Coos County Oregon taxpayers to vote on a special road tax. Signatories include N E Barklow John Fabry KE Marsters George M Brown C Bushnell Geof Ward H Smith W A Adams A R Davenport Orion Johnson B Bartlett W Slingsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jevy
Coos
State of
Oregon
N. E. Barklow
John Fabry
Ke.marsters
George M. Brown
Bushnell
Geof Ward
H. Smith
W. A. Adams
A.R. Daveport
Orion Johnson
B. Bartlett
W Slingsby
Automobile Garage Opens in Myrtle Point
Beginning in 1912 a garage will operate in Myrtle Point offering a full line of standard lubricants gasoline and auto sundries. Expert workmanship courteous treatment and a liberal share of patronage solicited. Agency Reo Cars. 1-4t f Walling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Reo
Notice to Creditors in Maria Border Estate
Notice is given that L W Traver has been appointed executor of the Estate of Maria Border, deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must present them with vouchers within six months at the executor's Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon place of business. Dated at Marshfield on the 10th day of ATW. nL ne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Bordér
Marshfield
Coos County
Oregon
Appointment of Administrator for B M Greene Estate
Notice announces the appointment by the Coos County Oregon County Court of B M Greene as administrator of the deceased. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to L A Roberts Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months from the date of notice dated 25th January 1911.
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Opens With Health Claims
An old advertisement asserts backache headache nervousness and rheumatism signal kidney trouble and urges prompt use of Foley Kidney Pills. It touts regulation of urinary organs and quick tonic results, noting N G W Perkins sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. W. Perkins
Notice of Administrator for Tillie Greene Estate
A.L. Volkmar is appointed administrator of Tillie Greene's estate by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. All persons with claims against the estate must present verified claims with vouchers to L A Roberts Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months from October 25 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Greene
Coos County
Oregon
L. A.roberts
Myrtle Point
A.l.volkmar
Admirable bowel regulator promotes strength and buoyancy
An 19th century advertisement touts Herbine as an admirable bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength and buoyancy. The product costs 60 cents and is sold by N. G. Perkins with a subscription option for the Entéprise.
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Myrtle Point Enterprise
Ale Ey kLate
Dr. Hermann
L. W. Walls & Son
F. S. Dow
Marshfield, Ore
Avuveluivel, L
L. W. Traver
Maria Border
B. M.greene
L. A. Roberts
Vanmaar
B.M. Greene
Trator
The
Flanagan. & Bennett Bank
Ore
Trier
Amma Amliat Amma
Henry
Gustave Schroeder
Volkmar Bros
Nosler & Norton
Coquille, Oregon
Fifield
Bandon
San Francisco
Alliance
Portland
Eureka
Harrison & Rose
R. A. Annin
S. J. McCloskey
Norway
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