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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
4
A long local column decries partisan bias in journalism and recounts clashes over a Hollister for Congress rally at the Marshfield Commercial Club hall. It cites Washington founder quotes warning against party spirit and urges independent, nonpartisan reporting to serve unity and public progress.
The piece reflects on the approach of fall with melancholy yet hopeful tones. It notes migrating birds, harvests of apples and potatoes, and the energy of sunlit autumn days while anticipating winter and spring’s return. It urges resilience and zest in daily work.
Samuel A Hall was in town Monday to apply before U S Commissioner E A Dodge for final proof on his Rural homestead claim.
E A Dodge appointed administrator of the estate of Lucinda J Schroeder, deceased, by Coos County Court Oregon. All claims must be presented within six months to Claud H Giles in Myrtle Point, with verification and vouchers. Dated October 8 1914.
The Myrtle Point city council enacted a comprehensive liquor regulation on October 5 1914. The ordinance bans sale gift transfer or distribution of intoxicating liquor within city limits and defines intoxicating beverages and nuisances while establishing search warrants immunity for witnesses and penalties for violations. It also restricts physicians prescriptions and druggists stock and requires reading by anyone handling liquor.
Notice that the final account of ex F Grishaber as administrator of the estate of Rachel L Grishaber deceased has been filed in Coos County Oregon. A hearing on objections is set for November 2 1914 at 11 o clock A M. Also notice that Robert Radeker of Bridge Oregon has filed intention to make final three year proof for the homestead entry lot 20 township 29 south range 11 west Willamette meridian with witnesses Walter Endicott Charles Gilroy Daniel Gold bloom and Daniel Cribbins all of Bridge Oregon.
County Court of Coos County Oregon appoints Alice Bennett administratrix of Walter W. Bennett estate. Vouchers to L A Roberts E C Roberts Myrtle Point within six months. Dated September 24 1914. 4765 Alice Bennett Administratrix of the Estate of Walter W Bennett deceased. 07860 Notice for Publication Dept of the Interior U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon September 5 1914. Grover Nervand Bower of Myrtle Point Oregon filed for Final Homestead Proof for land described in Serial No 07860 Section 27 Township 29 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian to be proved October 19 1914 before J M Veton Sister.
Notices announce Frank Burkholder and Leah M. Green filing sworn statements to purchase sections in Coos and Douglas counties under the Timber and Stone Law. Appraisements set land and timber values. final proofs scheduled in late 1914. protests or contests allowed by filing affidavits.
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