14 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
1
Incoherent notes discuss state population and school behavior, prison inmate counts, a Eugene Hotel visit, suffrage beliefs, and campaign winds. Mentions Governor Chamberlain, California lawmakers, San Francisco speeches, Oregon campaigns, and party dynamics with Bryan and Parker.
Coquille hosts a Woodman of the World gala with camps from Coos and Curry counties, a large parade featuring eight camps, and an afterglow of initiations. Marshfield men win log sawing and box filling contests, Archie Tennison wins the boys under 14 race, Henry Quick wins the fat man and tug of war captains split honors, Levi Roberts takes the 75 yard run, Arthur Fish wins the boys pie eating.
Fragmentary note describes risks from pathogens such as tetanus and bacteria in street dirt. Mentions exposure to contaminated surfaces and precautions after injury, with garbled terms suggesting medical or public health warnings.
The piece surveys Hoar era ideals asserting belief in God and the American people, liberty, and self governing nations. It honors Washington and McKinley era leadership, contrasts republics with empires, and emphasizes slow, moral progress and national strength.
Mrs J B Benson enjoyed a visit with friends at Bandon this week. Born in Coquille City on October 9, 1904, to Charles Lorenz, the son. Gatchells advertises a large line of feminine youth and children’s clothing. Miss Eva Phillippe returns from Washington to Bartle Point. Coquille football beat Marshfield in a hot game Sunday. Stone jars and household goods received at Hermann’s Bazaar. Lester Hansen, an advance agent for an Eastern colony, in Cuoess Bay to assess prospects for settling families. Notice: the Smith & Rogers partnership dissolves January 1. EN Smith collecting all accounts. EX Smith, WEL Rovers Attorney. 8 D Pulford and company left for Rowbury toward Portland Seattle Tacoma Puyallup and Vancouver BC to visit relatives. expect return in about three weeks.
A reflective quip filled note warns against meddling in others affairs. It uses humor about a Roman nose and a understood Good Book proverb to advocate self care and good neighborly boundaries.
The assignment of Rev D T Sum mseville to the M £ Church at Albany by Bishop Henry Spell meyer at the Eugene conference drew strong protests from church members. The Portland bishop said Rowmatt merville would not be received or supported, with the board stressing the issue is not personal against Mr Bamberville but opposition to pastors being appointed arbitrarily against church recommendations. The noted objection cites a leader’s ignorance of the church’s needs.
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