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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
4
The passage notes the final Saturday deadline for voter registration on the 19th and contrasts a quiet political climate with ongoing debates. It reflects on money's taint by destination, petroleum by-products, and tensions within party labels as Republicans wrestle with progressivism and regular stances.
A witty remark notes that graffiti writers once had smooth starts but now interruptions arise, implying increasing hurdles or risks to their activity.
Satirical papers miss the campaign managers list, risking loss of noted material and promotional steam as elections loom.
A Coquille Valley farmer, after harvesting crops and receiving milk checks, intends to gift his old roadster to his hired man and buy a new touring car.
The well known comedian N C Goodwin jokes that getting married is like gathering mushrooms. He notes the only test of quality is to swallow it, warning against poison or real thing.
The essay argues a prudent approach to life, urging early payment of debts and choosing lasting gains. It frames education and temperance as essential investments, while cautioning against indulgence and vices that erode the soul. It emphasizes foresight and disciplined living to endure life’s final reckoning.
Butchers and packers argue calf slaughter raises prices and living costs. They note the potential for greater expenses if society delays slaughter until calves mature.
A remark suggests women grieve deeply over love failures while men minimize the impact, offering a possible explanation for why women may feel compelled to end their lives after heartbreak and why men accept such sacrifices.
William A Tracy aged 42 died at White Cross Hospital at 10:00 Tuesday after three months of illness from dropsy. Born in Missouri he spent most of life in Arcata California. He came to Coos county years ago to work as a mason. Funeral held yesterday afternoon with Rev Those Barklow officiating.
The Vicinage reports J D Bennett and wife visited Bandon bringing home his ailing mother who will stay for winter with them. Grandma Bright remains gravely ill at Albert Bennett’s home. Briggs family moved to Ed Carter ranch for Academy winter. Jas Button leased Alice Bennett’s place for five years. W A Culbertson heads to California for winter, heretofore in poor health. Gravel Ford Cheese Factory won a prize at Coos and Curry county fair. Steve Minard works busy with ensilage cutter in the neighborhood. Leap Year.
Roy L. Shull and Mine Margaret E. Lowe were married in a quiet ceremony at the officiating clergyman Rev. Thos. Barklow's home in the presence of a few relatives and friends.
An Enterprise office offer proposes printing engagement announcements and wedding invitations as part of a broader printing service. The note suggests handling both large and small print jobs for all ages and hints at discussing smaller cards later.
Mise Hakel Manwarring visits from Point Saturday as a business guest. Supt. Bunch visits South Fork schools. District No. 5 closes a successful term October 10 under Mrs. Geo Hermann with a basket dinner and program. Mrs. S. S. Reed and Ella visit in Bandon. W. W. and J. C. Welllington work piling along the river. Wm. Hartley has forty river piles contracted. Brown District names the new school Twin Oaks after the new building.
The district reports farmers filling silos and doing fall work amid fine weather. Hay balers are busy for C. H. and Wesley Barklow. A social at the Ophenic School hosted Uncle Abe Steele. Mrs. Frankie Blair visits North Bend relatives. new depot agent handling corn and grants. Ann Observer.
Notice lists A B Hammond represented by Frank E Alley filing for land in W4 and NE4 of section 8 and SE4 of section 6 in town 328 range 11 W M with an objection deadline of November 8 1912. Also covered is a separate Oregon Circuit Court equity suit to quiet title in Coos County with numerous defendants and a six week summons requiring appearance by October 17 1913. The case seeks a deed quieting title to a 140 87 acre tract in town 31 south range 12 west in Coos County Oregon.
Notices from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated 1912 announce Maude Barry Marshfield filing for NW1 4 Section 14 Township 30 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian with timber value at 0 40 per M and land value 20 00 and final proof set for November 2 1912. Frank L Huston amended selection of Lots 8 9 10 11 12 Section 18 Township 29 South Range 10 West. notices invite protests and contests. Ernest Edward Evernden Bancroft Oregon seeks final five year proof for Lot 1 4 Section 26 Township 30 South Range 11 West. witnesses named. also a publisher advertisement for Scientific American and The Enterprise.
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