Breezy Bits From Myrtle Point Neighborhood News
Notable Myrtle Point notes report Mr and Mrs John Whobrey visiting the Point Tuesday. Grandma Adams visits old friends nearby. J C Whittington and Joe Mast bought sheep from Tell Lehnherr last week. Dr Stemmler tended George Davenport who is somewhat improved. Mrs J C Brown and Mrs Lizzie Lehnherr visited S S Reed's Thursday. Hazel Manwarring left for Wisconsin and San Francisco en route east. Louis Root will be a permanent
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South Fork
John Whobrey
Grandma Adams
J. C. Whittington
Joe Mast
Tell Lehnherr
E. Schroeder
Norway
Dr. Stemmler
George Davenport
J. C. Brown
Lizzie Lehnherr
S. S. Reed
Hazel Manwarring
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Louis Root
W. E. Harmon
Marshfield
S. A. Wafford
Hermann
Spires’ Pharmacy
J. C Stemmiler
M. E. Ladies Aid Sociey
Percy
Robert Marsden Jr
Vernon Smith
F.A. Warner
C. A. Smith Company
Myrtle Point
David McNair
Bandon
J. E. Schilling
Presbyterian Church
Ira Howe
Guerin Hotel
Gravel Ford
M. O. Hooten
Coquille
Bridge
A.J. Nosler
A. S. Riggs
North Bend
A. S
W. S. Williams
George Hughes
Guer
Samoa
Léonard Hartley
Williams
West
Oregon
Tulsa
Oklahoma
L. A. Roberts
Rowena
Laird
Salem
Mr. Roberts
J. C
Portland
Gage
Carman Saunders
Ted Tozier
H. A. Todd
Coquille Valley Telephone Co
W. T. Norton
General Film Co
Coos County
Schroeder
F. E. Scofield
M. E
Adam
Fixture in Cheese Factory Replaces Miss Manwarring
In a brief note, a fixture at the cheese factory has taken Miss Manwarring's place, signaling a change in staffing or role within the operation.
Fire destroys barn and shop at Stauff farm in Arago area
A silo fire west of Arago on Saturday burned a large barn and a nearby shed storing powder exploded. No injuries occurred. the home and windmill were saved by hard work. J Root suffered heavy losses. Hazel Radabaugh and Naomi and Nettie Root visited Myrtle Point relatives. Jamie Stauff arrived from Marshfield with a carpenter to build a new barn.
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Oklahoma
Hazel Radabaugh
Coquille
Stauff
Arago
J. Root
Naomi
Nettie Root
Myrtle Point
Jamie Stauff
Marshfield
Bridge Briefs Delayed Start Due To Water Cistern Work
School began at this place on Monday after a week’s delay caused by water cistern work and a cement walk project. Sunday services were held by Rev. Thomas Barklow with an excellent sermon to a large crowd. Mrs Culver and her son Frank started.
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This Place
Thomas Barklow
Culver
Frank
Road Picnic At A O Hootons Grove In October
Local notice reports a two month stay in Louisiana then a roads picnic planned at A O Hootons Grove on October 10. Residents Bee Ben Smith and Alfred of Bancroft visited this week. Mr and Mrs W A Roselle and Naomi journeyed to Myrtle Point for school books. Billy Anderson from Myrtle Creek hauled sheep. W M Letter from Bancroft traveled to town and back. Rainbow.
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Louisiana
A. O. Hooton
Bee Ben Smith
Alfred
Bancroft
W. A. Roselle
Naomi
Myrtle Point
Billy Anderson
Myrtle Creek
W. M. Letter
Rainbow
Gravel Ford Community Notes Highlight Local Activity
Gravel Ford residents stay busy with ensilage cutters and hay balers in use. Volunteers haul winter wood for Rev Waymire. Marshfield sends ten new students to Gravel Ford Academy. About 40 neighbors bid Briggs family farewell with games and refreshments. Local families welcomed: Ingrams return from Willamette Valley and settle in Coos county. Medical couples Bennett and Leep visit Myrtle Point. Claude Mullen hauls hay for his father. A ten pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Willette.
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Gravel Ford
Waymire
Marshfield
Gravel Ford Academy
Briggs
N. Ingram
Willamette Valley
E. Ingram
Coos County
Bennett
Leep
Myrtle Point
D. Bennett
Claude Mullen
Willette
Good Road to Beast Progress Stalls on County Road Funding
Monies pledged about a year ago for the east county road near the city have run low after initial work began. The project needs more funds than first estimated, and the plan cannot reach the cemetery as intended. Subscribed donors are urged to pay up, with A T Train and E C Roberts overseeing collections, and the county matching funds dollar for dollar. Frank Harlocker will assist at the Bank of Myrtle Point while Ed Rackleff is on vacation.
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A. T. Train
E. C. Roberts
Frank Harlocker
Coquille
Bank of
Myrtle Point
Ed Rackleff
Wisconsin Governor Signs Thompkins Anti Gossip Law
Governor McGovern signs the Thompkins bill imposing fines up to 500 dollars or imprisonment up to one year for anyone who speaks of another in a way that harms virtue or chastity. The act applies when spoken of in presence or hearing of others, expanding penalties for gossip.
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McGovern
Wisconsin
Thompkins
Notice of Final Account for William Hanson Rogers Estate
L A Roberts executor files final account in Coos County Oregon with the county court. The court sets November 3 1913 at the Court House as the date for hearing objections and settlement. First publication October 2 1913. L A Roberts Executor.
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L. A. Roberts
William Hanson Rogers
Coos County
State of
Oregon
John F. Hall
Summons in Justice Court District No 5 Coos County Oregon
Plaintiff M O Stemmler sues H G Everenden for cash recovery in a civil action. The defendant must appear and answer within six weeks from August 21 1913, or October 2 1913, with interest totals and costs. Publication by Myrtle Point Enterprise. Justice J O Stemmler, attorney E Dodge.
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Justice’s Court For the Justice of the Peace and Constable District No
Coos County
Oregon
M. O. Stemmler
H. G. Everenden
Trtle Point
M Point
B.A. Dodge
E. Dodg
J. 0. Stemmler
Myrtle Point
Welfare dinner highlights Y M C A welfare work for loggers
The Industrial Y M C A of the Northwest held a welfare dinner in Spokane for 142 guests including ten women. Speakers from Potlatch and Anaconda praised camp welfare programs boosting logger conditions and profits, with tours planned of Y M C A welfare vehicles at Elk River Bovill and Potlatch Idaho plants.
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Spokane
Davenport
Northwest
W. A. ‘Laird
Potlatch Lumber Company
J. R. Toole
Anaconda Copper Company
Bonner Montana
Governor Lister
Washington
R. H. Burnside
F. S. Lusk
John A. Goodell
Camp Clu
A. W. Laird
T .P. Jones
Potlatch Company
J. D. Young
Inman-Poulsen Company
Tom Conley
Potlatch
Jim” Lansbury
W. A. Sellwood
Elk River
Bovill and Potlatch
Idaho
Referendum Support Joins University Building Push in Southwest Ore
Myrtle Point Rise RiseRise RiseRise RiseRise RiseRise RiseRise RiseRise. University supporters from Coos and Curry counties urge all voters to back the two building appropriations in the November 4 election. The letter cites growth since 1908 and urges registering by October 4 and voting to uphold the university funds, opposing small groups using referenda to delay appropriations.
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Eugene
Oregon
Myrtle Point
University of Oregon
Coos
Curry
Orea
University of Ou
Universit Yongs
Ultmately
Portlands
Coast
Cal M. King
Alva R. Grout
North Bend
Harry N. Crain
Marshfield
Max Riegard
Ernest Watkins
Bandon
Archie H. Rosa
Alvin Reed
Barber Shop Changes Hands In Coos County
Ira M. Abbott sold his Jack's Shop to George Willetts who will relocate from Canaillee. Willetts plans to move here after finding a residence while Abbott relocates to Linn county to live with Jack's brother near Scio. Abbott is recovering from recent surgery and may not return to work soon. Our proposal offers engagement and wedding cards printed by the Enterprise office.
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Ira M. Abbott
Jack
George Willetts
Coose County
Canaillee
Mr. Willett
Mr. Abbott
Linn County
Scio
Enterprise Office
Local activity notes span Marshfield to Coquille visits
Marshfield visitors include W. E Harmon and S. A. Wafford on business while residents travel to Salem and Bandon. Town updates include church events at the Presbyterian and M E churches, a Dry Farming Congress delegate, W C T U meetings, theater and film business, and upcoming social plans for Halloween.
State hikes bounties on panther and wild cat
The State Game Commission raises the bounty on panthers from ten to twenty five dollars and on wild cats from two to three dollars. Supporters say the higher reward will help control destructive animals and protect deer populations, rewarding hunters with efficient dogs.
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State Game Commission
Miller plans memorial park for Joaquin The Hights
Abbie Leland Miller proposes converting The Hights Berkeley hills over the bay into a memorial park to preserve the poet Joaquin Miller’s home as a shrine. She urges purchase by a public body or consortium to maintain features, with tours and enduring tribute for literature.
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San Francisco
Abbie Leland Miller
Sierras
Hights
Wate Hights
Bay
Berkeley Hills
Joaquin
London
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Bay Cities
Exposition Company
Millinery Opening at W. E. Pike Building
Millinery opening Thursday to Saturday September 25 26 27 1913 invites all. Open 7:00 a m to 8:00 p m with a complete new stock of the latest styles. Come whether you wish to buy or not. 463x Mrs R Choate.
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W. E. Pike
Mra. R. Choate
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Hub Clothing & Shoe Co
Iere
Renee
Oregon Power Company
Yourself
Jaaquin Miller
Memorial
Exposition Co
FIR
Partment
Doctor
GREER
Police Department
Cool Bay Home Telephone Co
Central Locatio Hotel of Distinction
Hotel Guerin
J. E. Schifling
Fine Sample Room
Peres Barrel Fountain Pen
Spires Pharmacy
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