Breezy Bits From Myrtle Point Neighborhood Bridge
Notable Myrtle Point column notes social visits from Mrs. Rookard and Mrs. Ford, plus visiting relatives in Astoria and Sacramento. The Good Roads picnic drew locals G W Starr, Morrison, Howard, Guyton, Schulz, Weekly and Frooten with music by A Ford and Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jenkins
Myrtle Point
Mrs. Rookard
Marjory
Sacramento
Mina Allen
Ford
Aquille
Monay
Paul Wilcott
Astoria
Wilcott and Mr Abrams Dine with Bridge Barber Figures
An excellent dinner was served with all attendees enjoying the meal. Lloyd Wilcott and Mr Abrams were noted participants at the event held at the Bridge, where conversation and hospitality reflected a cordial gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcott
Mr. Abrams
Arago community notes report church, school and home progress
Arago notes recount Sunday school reopening with good attendance and church services at Fishtrap M E church South. Local residents visit J S Root home. Mr Leland Minard suffers a foot injury from a nail during a prior fire. Schroeder Bros move gravel and complete their residence exterior. Louis Strong begins building a ranch home near Arago and will move this winter. Preaching and Sunday school planned at Arago school house next Sunday. The threshing machine hums in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
Schroeder Bros
Myrtle Point
Arago Bridge
Louis Strong
Arago School
East Fork Etchings
Mrs. M. M. Minard and her children Ansel and Allene went over the river with a local party, enjoying a quiet excursion along the East Fork region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork
Local Notices and Visits Around Roseburg Area
Mountain last Monday via stage to visit sister Mrs Binger Laird of Roseburg. Ensilage cutters report wet conditions with many silos still to fill. Mr and Mrs Harry Barklow and child Idea visit Mrs Barklow's mother Mrs R M Minard. Miss Eunice Smith visits at Nor way. Mrs Florence Buell of Myrtle Point visits friends nearby. Mr and Mrs J L Lester of Anola California were guests of J and Mrs Wm Smith last week. M M Minard builds wood store room and plans for winter wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain
Binger Laird
Roseburg
Harry Barklow
California
Wm. Smith
M. M. Minard
Mike
West Myrtle Point Whirl
West Myrtle Point community notes list visitors and relocations including E J Michael family moving to Myrtle Point and Oma families visiting. Local residents like Jeff Orr Monte Roberts Dick Pullen Willy Barklow and others are mentioned with social visits and travels. Albert and Manley Barklow near completion of new houses. Dement brings Cotswold rams to South Fork flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Myrtle Point
Lagrippe
Grandma Miller
Dan Miller
Myrtle Point
Mr. Sigsby
Michael Place
Willis Hoover
Perna
Grace Root
Isaac Barklow
Wesley Barklow
Finley Michael
Olympia
Wash
Roseburg
Albert
Manley Barklow
K. Root
Grandma Prather
Wilton James
C. A. Davidson
Whittaker
Park
W. C. Stevens
Reuben Stevens
Marshfield
Tom Hall
Wilbur Barklow
Jim Hammock
Cassie
Mr. Schulz
Ellis Dement
Lane
Douglas
Dement Bros
South Fork
When Is a Socialist Not a Socialist
N H Welling of North Bend, a leading Socialist in Coos county, says Marshfield Socialists who registered as Democrats are “not Socialists but damn fools.” He argues the party requires total commitment and rejects supporting non members. Coos Bay Harbor reports his view on party unity versus individual choices.
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Hhe
N. H. Welling
North Bend
Socialist Party
Coos County
Marshfield
Welling
Coos Bay Harbor
Lands Restored to the Public Domain
The Geological Survey reports restoration of three quarters of a million acres to public entry last month, led by Montana’s 525 747 acres and additional coal land restorations across Colorado New Mexico North Dakota Utah and Wyoming. California Idaho Oregon Washington also saw waters reserved lands restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
California
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
North Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Department
Congress
Christian Church Notes Seeks Front Rank School by 1914
Ellsworth E. Coulter reports large Bible school attendance and plans for a church extension day next Sunday with morning sermon Homeless and Helpless and an evening address. One conversion occurred at Bridge church service last Sunday and baptisms are planned next Sunday at 2 30 pm. G K Berry of Portland will lecture seven nights on church history in Myrtle Point and Coquille before heading to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bridge
G. K. Berry
Portland
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Mr. Berry
Caifornia
Ellsworth E. Coulter
The Best Horse Wins in Local Speed Show
Jap Yoakum conceded Jim Hobson owns the speedier saddle horse after a quarter mile race near the Ray school house. Hobson won by half a length while both riders claimed pride in their mounts. Earlier county fair heats tied, with a double eagle wager and no clear winner.
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Hobson
Jim
Local Log of Visits and Additions in Coquille Area
E Vernon a business visitor in Coquille yesterday. J N Gearhart and G S Mathews son from Dora in town. Dement and Armstrong viewed the road south of the city last Friday. R A Wagner of Bandon in Myrtle Point buying stock for Bandon meat markets. Wilbur Barklow begins a bungalow at Railroad avenue and Spruce street. Norway schools opened October 6 with teachers Dollie Robbins and Della Bryant. Lloyd Barklow and Della Billings were married October 8 at Rev Thomas Barklow's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Vernon
Coquille
J. N. Gearhart
G. S. Mathewson
Dora
Dement
Armstrong
R.A. Wagner
Bandon
Myrtle Point
Wilbur Barklow
Railroad. Avenue
Spruce Street
Norway Schools
Dollie Robbins
Della Bryant
Lloyd Barklow
Della Billings
Officiing Dereiners
Thos. Barklow
Churcheer Preaches on The Light of the World
M. E. Churcheer delivers a Bonday sermon at 11 a m with the title The Light of the World is Jesus. Evening services at 8 p m feature We. really Mere o Consecrated. Willard B. Moultrie, Anderson, Pastor, presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Churcheer
Bonday
Esus
Cordia Atten E Sonvices
Willard B. Moultrie
Anderson
Supreme Court ruling on delinquent subscribers outlined
The high court holds that failing to pay for a periodical or refusing delivery constitutes fraud. Key points include renewal implied by silence, continued billing for arrears, liability for undelivered papers, and duty to notify upon moving. Advance payment requires notice to avoid continued charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Supreme Court
Starr Fruit Ranch Sold to Neighbor Eric Goldbloom
Starr Fruit Ranch near Bridge sold by Geo W Starr to Eric Goldbloom who already owned adjoining land. Goldbloom plans to plant a thousand Grav ensteins and King of Thomkins apples and increase vegetables next year. The Starrs will move to Marshfield to start a new business, not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr Fruit Ranch
Geo. W. Starr
Bridge
Eric Goldbloom
Starr
Eric
Gravensteins
King of
Thomkins
Marshfield
New Manager Appointed at Coquille Valley Telephone Co
At a directors meeting in Coquille last Thursday the board accepted A M Snyder’s resignation as manager and hired A A Scheiefer, recently arrived from Indiana, to fill the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
No Bismuth Mine Yields in 1912 US Supplies
The United States Geological Survey reports no domestic bismuth production in 1912, aside from a small ore shipment from Leadville Colorado in 1911 sold in 1912. Imports reached 182,840 pounds worth 316,440 dollars, with bismuth used in low melting alloys for sprinklers and fuses, medicines, and optical glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Leadville
Colo
Notice of road work completion for Middle Fork Douglas County Road
E. E. Weekly, contractor, completed improvement on the Middle Fork Douglas County Road between stations 94 plus 70 and 123 plus 30. County Road master approved the work. Objections to completion must be filed within two weeks from the first publication, dated October 9, 1918, in the County Clerk's office. Dated at Coquille, Oregon, October 8, 1913. James Watson, County Clerk.
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E. E
Middle Fork
Douglas
Betwen
Tson
Towit
Céguille
Coos County
Oregon
James Watson
Notice of Final Settlement in Rose Estate
Notice is hereby given that the administrator has filed a final account in the County Court of Coos County Oregon in the matter of the estate of Guy L. C. Rose deceased. The court sets Saturday October 11 1913 in Coquille City Oregon for a hearing on objections to the final account and settlement of the estate. Dated September 11 1913 I E Rose Administrator of the Estate of Guy C Rose Deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Theobald M. Hermann
Binger E. Hermann
Myrtle Point
Edgar A. Dodge
United States
James B. Gibbs
Perry D. Parrish Criss O. Ward
James M. Wagner
Greg . F. Jones
Register
Coos County
State of Oregon
Guy L. C. Rose
Coquille City
Cogs County
A. D
I. E. Rose
Guy C. Rose
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Dent
Pearce
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Palace OF Sweets
Coos Bay
Geological Survey
Yourself
Hardman
Ludwig
Milton
Kingsbury
Packard and
McKinley
Wiley B. Aillen CO
L. L. Thomas, Mgr
Central Ave
Supreme Court
BAKER
Cool Bay Home Telephone Co
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Hotel of Distinction
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J. E. Schilling
Fine Sample Room
Breuer’s
Basie En Bountaid Sells
Spires
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