Coos County High Schools Organize 1912 18 Schedule
Faculty and student managers formed the County High School Association in Coquille to set the 1912 18 schedule. A. T. Park presides with C. H. Giles as vice president and C. A. Howard as secretary treasurer. Football opens Myrtle Point at Coquille. Debating contest set for June 17 1912 with immigration tests debate. Track meet to be held at Marshfield next May with date to be announced.
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Coos County
Coquille
County High School Association
A. T. Park
C. H. Giles
C. A. Howard
Myrtle Point
North Bend
Bandon
Coquill
Marshfield
Roosevelt Shot In Milwaukee Attempt To Kill Ex President
Theodore Roosevelt was shot and wounded by John Schrank in Milwaukee Wisconsin as he left a hotel for a campaign speech. The would be assassin was seized and Roosevelt spoke before doctors. he was moved to Mercy hospital in Chicago for treatment with doctors noting danger of infection and a potential rapid recovery if no pus appears by Friday.
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Theodore Roosevelt
John Schrank
Milwaukee
Winconnsin
Roosevelt
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Grocery Changes Hands in Spruce Street Store Deal
L. W. Walls and Son who opened a Spruce Street grocery in the Seaman building and expanded their stock last year sold the stock and business to Cooley and Farleigh of Ashland. The buyers have been in the county a few months and have spent much time at Bandon.
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L. W. Walls & Son
Seaman Building
Spruce St
Messrs. Cooley & Farleigh
Ashland
Bandon
Local happenings and bids stall on Oregon coast roads
Port Orford school house failed to sell at auction with the high bid only 57 dollars. J A Stanley of Hot Springs S Dak travels via Myrtle Point to Marshfield to visit his sister Mrs Gittling. F E Allen of Marshfield visits Myrtle Point and sells the Enterprise stock. Bear Creek oil near Bandon exhausted with machinery attached for wages, work hopes revived to release gear.
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Teading
Coquille Valley
Bear Creek Oil Company
Bandon
Coquille Herald
Some Dandy Apples from Brother in Oregon Delight Borough Lady
Mrs. Amos Kresge of South Bradley Street received apples and roses from her brother J. H. Barton now living in Myrtle Point Oregon. The apples weigh about one pound six ounces and measure fifteen inches in circumference. Barton formerly lived at Lloyd Pa and is well known in DuBois.
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Amos Kresge
South Bradley
Street
J. H. Barton
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Barton
Lloyd
DuBois
Journal
Zumwalt and Chandler Wed in Curry County Ceremony
John H. Zumwalt of Sixes Curry County and Miss Calls D Chandler were married at high noon yesterday at the bride’s home with Rev. Thos Barklow officiating in the presence of relatives and a few guests. The couple will live on the groom’s ranch in Curry County.
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John H. Zumwalt
Sixes
Curry
Calls D. Chandler
Mis
Wm. Chandler
Thos. Barklow
Curry County
Platform of J. O. Stemmiler for State Senate
J. O. Stemmiler outlines planks for direct presidential primaries and direct US senatorial votes, enforcement of laws including Oregon System, judicial reform, and state aid for county roads. He backs Rogue River access for Curry County fishing, an experimental agricultural station for Coos and Curry, and local question settlement by voters. He calls for a separate prosecuting attorney district for Coos and Curry, industrial compensation, tax collection reforms, and a $500 personal exemption. He favors Blue Sky Law, abolishing County School Supervisor, appointing a sheriff tax officer, and refuses factional representation.
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United States
Oregon
Rvoada
Rogue River
Curry County
Coos
Curry Counties
Coos County
Sheriff’s Office
Women Suffrage Debate in Oregon Aims to Defeat Amendment
A political adage argues against extending suffrage to women in Oregon noting many oppose voting and some are indifferent. The piece urges defeating the amendment by a large plurality, asserting majority rule and urging civic restraint in campaigns. It cites past vote totals and calls for the will of Oregon voters to prevail.
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Oregon
Oregon State Association
America
Francis J. Bailey
County Surveyor Critiques County Office Costs and Deputies
A county surveyor vents about political attacks and details his office costs and deputy pay. He claims deputies are paid regardless of collections, contrasts with higher sums for sheriff and clerk, and notes personal outlays for equipment totaling about 980 dollars.
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Coos County
Good Roads Association Delegation Attends Marshfield Meeting
A Coos County delegation led by Dr. L. G. Johnson and included W. O. Cooper E C Roberts C E Huling Percy Ward Henry Stewart and Ben McMullen attended a good roads meeting at the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce. Delegates from Coquille and Bandon completed the Coquille Valley representation and discussed voting and bonding for trunk road lines from Douglas county to Myrtle Point Coquille and Marshfield. The group urged permanent road plans with a concrete 16 foot wide pavement and set October 20 in Coquille for the next gathering inviting all interested citizens.
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W. O. Cooper
E. C.roberts
C. E. Huling
Percy Ward
Henry Stewart
Ben McMullen
Good Roads
Chamber of Meree
Marshfield
Coquille and
Bandon
Coquille Valley
Douglas
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Ieee
Coos County
Good ‘Roads ‘ Association
County Surveyor Letter Defends Honesty and County Interests
ANorth County surveyor writes to the Grand Jury asserting honesty in handling office duties and delays in reimbursements. He states he acted in the best interests of the people and county, denying any dishonorable conduct and emphasizing transparent, forward motion.
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Grand Jury
Ieek
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Met
Coquiille
Sn Stehogee Penapece
Kile T. Roosevelt
Cooley & Farleigh
E.P. Adams
Telephone Farmers
J.L. Knight
Dow
LL. HE. Pharoe the Harness Man
J. O. Sremmler
Coos Bay
Rock Creek
Camas
Zumwalt
Chandler
J. O. Stemmiler
State Senate
Adelene Smith
B. W. Olson
M. S. Dollar
Portland
Newport News
Adeline Smith
Olaon
New York
Olson
Horn
Alki
Southern Oregon Co
Atlantic
Nana Smith
Cool County
A. N. Gould
Good Roads. Association
A.N
N.P. Peterson
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