Arago News Highlights And Social Notes
Arago reports a hand injury from a bean threshing machine. Talks of a playshed at the school, an upcoming sermon by Elder S S Reed, widespread grip sick ness, and a hoard of local visits and family news including Schroeders in Powers and Brown visitors from Montana. A Christmas tree program is planned for the Sunday School on December 30, and local farming changes are noted with Joe Lett leasing and retiring farmers. Dinner on a summer day drew 283 neighbors at an Oregon gathering with social time in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
C. T. Robison
S. S. Reed
Ladies Home Journal
Clarice Schroeder
Powers
Robin Young
Hermann Peterson
Joe Lett
Mike Wyland
Arago Suyiday School
Emily Schroeder
Walter
Norway
M. Joe Let
Herman Peterson
Wm. Brown
Montana
James Ellis
Brown
Ellis
Oregon
Ralph Schroeder
Montague
California
Wyland
Untitled historical note fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases. The readable parts mention cure, Dellars, gretad, Behe, Bal and Lregpts with unclear context. No coherent event or persons can be confirmed from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Tyrell Family Mourns Pasadena Death of Father
Local obituary notes the passing of Mr Tyrell, father of the Tyrell brothers and husband of Mrs L R Woodward, who died at his Pasadena home about two weeks ago. The brief notice appears in the county news summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tyrell
Tyrell Brothers
L. R. Wood‘ward
Pasadena
Calif
On the Hill News and Local Happenings
Nov 26 notes from Bald Hill describe visits to relatives and friends in Powers and Myrtle Point, a chicken pox case in James Parry’s family, election turnout at the school, a rheumatism bout, first creamery boat trip, farewells and prospects, a sick grandchild, and a dog gone missing with concerns over shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Parry
Will Warner
South Fork
Hazel
Powers
W. H. Widby
Miss Wheaton
Myrtle Point
James Parry
Jessie Huntley
Watkins
Parry Home
E. H. Neer
Harvey Barklow
Creamery
Zeno Bright
Harry Mullen
Zene Bright
Sylvester Bright
Orvil’ Knight
Lela Morehouse
Millie Bright
Fred. Parry
Closing Day at Twin Oaks School Honors Mrs Minnie Hermann
A large and pleasant gathering gathered at the Twin Oaks school house near this place on Friday November 24 the closing day of term of school by Mrs Minnie Hermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadbent
Twin Oaks
Minnie Hermann
Owner sued for failure to provide escapes at Bunker Hill boarding house
Geo W Craig of Powers files a $10,000 damage suit against C A Smith Co alleging the Bunker Hill boarding house had no proper exterior second floor exit and no escape routes as required by law. He cites his son born September 17 1902 who died from injuries in the Marshfield fire. Attorney Harry G Hoy represents Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Hoy
Craig
Chas. Skerrett
School program and talks celebrate consolidation efforts
Teachers pupils and many parents from String town Warner districts with visitors from Myrtle Point attended an open air program. The event featured songs recitations and a Pied Piper procession led by Mr Nosler. Superintendent Baker and Professor Howard of Coquille spoke on school work and consolidation benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Warner
Myrtle Point
Nosler
R. E. Baker
C. A Howard
Coquille
Popular Coos County Girl Weds Son of Portland Businessman
Miss Zella Summerlin, a Coos County favorite, secretly wed Herbert Ballin of Portland in Coquille. She teaches at Dora school. he works in his father F. A Ballin's Portland office. After a June move to a 160 acre dairy ranch near Portland, the couple begins married life with best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Summerlin
Coos Ounty
Coquille
Herbert Ballin
Portland
Dora
R. G. Summerlin
Tillamook
L. L. Harmon
Lee
F. A. Ballin
Ballin Boiler Co
Mrs. Ballin
Card of Thanks for Billie Arpold
The Arpold family thanks friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement after the death of Billie Arpold. They also acknowledge appreciation for the floral offerings. Scapoose dedicates $3000 to the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie
A. M. Arpold
Scapoose
Congregational Church
One Spoonful Promises Quick Bowel Relief
Residents express astonishment at Adler-i-ka claims a simple buckthorn bark mixture relieves constipation and stomach trouble in minutes. Advertised as a universal laxative, the product is said to work rapidly with no need for a druggist.
Red Cross Seals To Go On Sale In Oregon Campaign
The Oregon Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis launches its annual Christian campaign for Red Cross seals. Seals will be sold via business houses statewide with an extraordinary drive on Tuberculosis Sunday likely to be December 8 or 10. Proceeds fund a statewide county survey and preventive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Oregon Association For
Oregon ‘Society
Widow Baker Dies After Stroke at Fox Bridge Church
Julia Ann Hiley Baker of Johnson County Tennessee born March 3 1854 moved to Coos County Oregon in 1884 settled on the South Fork of the Coquille river later near Lee died November 26 1916 aged 62 years 8 months 23 days She suffered scarlet fever as a child losing hearing and speech yet remained patient and kind She joined the Baptist church young and after coming to Oregon joined the Methodist Episcopal South church and remained a faithful member Funeral services were held at Fox Bridge church November 27 conducted by Elder Thomas Barklow attended by many despite bad weather
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann Hiley ‘Baker
Johnson County
Tennessee
Coos County
Oregon
Coquille River
Nork Park
Lee
Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
South
Sind
John
Jeff
Arizona
David
Cathrine Farthing
North Carolina
Caroline Clark
Ransom Lenard
Fox Bridge
Thomas Barklow
Coos County Liquor Affidavits Files Show October Totals
Coquille November 29 affidavits filed with County Clerk Watson reveal 961 liquor permits issued in Coos County for October. Over 1,200 gallons of liquor were received that month, with affidavits classified as part of the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos
Coquille
Coos County
Watson
Campaign expense filings overdue for twenty seven candidates
County Clerk Watson begins notices to twenty seven candidates who failed to file sworn campaign expenditure statements by law. They had until December 2 to file after November 27. If not on file, the District Attorney will start proceedings with a $25 per day penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Watson
Cwho
Carpenters on Willamette Columbia Win Pay Increase
1500 ahip carpenters on Willamette and Columbia receive an increase in pay amid contract talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette
Columbia
Forest Service to Sanction Nationwide Lumber Production Survey
The Forest Service with the National Lumber Manufacturers Association plans a 1916 to 1917 survey of more than 80 000 sawmills to detail wood species output lathes shingles and mill values. District offices will collect data in western states with a June 1 1917 target for final production figures and regional preliminary reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest ‘Service
Manufacturers Association
Forest Service
Sein
Office of Industrial Investigations
The
Washington
Forest. Service
Missoula
Mont
Denver
Colo
Albuquerqiue
N. M
Ogden
Utah
San Francisco
Calif
Portland
Oregon
Aay
Shrinkage in Oregon property values tied to tax roll changes
Exclusive figures from the Oregon state tax commission show total taxable property in Oregon at 761,035,127 dollars, down 51,481,512 from last year. The decline follows the elimination of the Oregon & California land grants and a general drop in values, with Multnomah County bearing a 15,580,315 slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Public Service
State Tax Commission
Baker
Clatsop
Crook
Gilliam
Grant
Harney
Jefferson, Lake
Sherman
Umitilla
Union
Wallowa
Wheeler
Multnomah
Oregon & California
Benton
Clackamas
Douglas
Gildam
Hood” River
Jackson
Jefferson
Josephine
Klamath
Lake
Lincoln
Marion
Morrow
Tillamooka
Umitille
Wasco
Washington
Yamhill
Columbia
Curry
Attorneys vs Barbers Basketball Game Planned
An interesting game is arranged for next Tuesday evening at the Oaks. The primary match will be between the local high school and Norway with admission priced at two for a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Oaks
Norway
Bank Statement for Coos County Loney Bank
Cashier E. J. Loney swears the financial statement is true. Figures show deposits and certificates totaling 59 163 883 and include loans taxes and interest paid. Notary H. E. Coffin confirms the oath, dated November 24 1919 with commission expiry May 12 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Lee E Oe
Seeane
Sun Lus
Ioan
de Posit — Veep Eneen
Oregon
Coos
Loneys
E. J. Loney
H. E. Coffin
Artes
Train 502 Derails Near Norway After Cow on Tracks
Train No 502 on the Coos Bay Limited derailed near Norway when a cow on the right of way was struck in a cut below the A J Radabaugh place. The front truck of the mail car and section of track were wrecked but all fifteen Myrtle Point bound passengers and crew escaped unharmed. Henry Bryant and Archer Taylor assisted by bringing passengers and mail to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay Limited
A. J. Radabaugh Place
Norway Station
Myrtle Point
Henry ‘Bryant
Archer Taylor
Roseburg Pacific Telephone to Spend 5320 on New Cable
Roseburg Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co plans expenditure of 5320 for laying a new cable link between Roseburg and Edenhower. The project aims to improve communications service in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
Here
Edenhower
Notice to Bond Buyers for Le Point Bonds
The Common Council of Le Point Oregon invites sealed bids by December 4 1916 at 7 30 PM for three City Improvement Bonds totaling 1125 56 issued for Sixth Street improvements. Bonds are 500 500 and 126 56 dated November 1 1916 bearing 6 interest semi annually and mature in one year. The council may reject any bid. City Recorder E A Dodge signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
le Point
Coos County
Oregon
Sixth Street
City Recorder
E. A. Dodge
Notice to Bond Buyers of City Bonds Sale Oregon
The Some Ron Council of Le Point County Oregon will receive bids at the City Recorder office by 4 30 P M December 4 1916 for purchase of City bonds totaling 5499 26 issued for street improvements. Bonds are eleven issues 500 each except the last 499 26. interest semi annual. term ten years. The council may reject any bids. City Recorder Dodge signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Someron Council
le Point
Oregon
City Recorder
Common Council
Ae Dodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. A. Baker and
J. H. McCauley
Proprietors
C. A. Harrington
Exotel Migrtlie Foint
A. A. Leach
Percy’s
Percy Peel
Birch
Optician
Tucker
Enterprise
Bald Hill
Julia Baker
Bank OF Powers
Perese
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