31 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
1
The occupants were moving household effects when a fire started in the theater area after they built a fire and left to eat. The stove overheated and ignited nearby wood, but the contents of the first floor were saved.
Invitations indicate Myrtle Club has arranged a Halloween party with plans progressing well for the event. A social gathering is expected on a Saturday evening with members and guests and details to be announced.
Fragmentary notice shows a club asking members to attend a November meeting. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
Local interest notes a Saturday night Republican rally at Bansons Hall with attendance from Marshfield. Aviator Christoferson reportedly completed two successful flights, while C A Smith and Vernon Smith from Marshfield were among visitors earlier in the week. F A Warner and F W Galloway spoke at Myrtle Point Club, addressing voters but not fully covering the single tax issue, yet delivering convincing arguments.
Officers of the association are authorized to inform voters about the Beve ment of this association and the cross to vote Yes. They appeal for timely action to keep the electorate rightly informed on the county issue and Bill No. pre oes.
A Myrtle Point Oregon notice dated October 30 affirms the business men are personally acquainted with Mr J O Stem and endorse him for a position. The undersigned signatories attest their familiarity and support for Stem.
A list of local professionals endorses Mr. Stemmier as a trustworthy citizen of Coos County. The article also reports the disappearance of Tittle Marie Welly, found next morning at the Wright home after staying overnight with neighbors following a daytime outing.
J O Stemmler announces direct presidential primaries and direct vote for U S senators. He pledges to enforce laws including the Oregon System and to revise the judiciary to simplify and cheaper justice. He supports local questions decided by local voters and a separate prosecuting attorney district for Coos and Curry counties. He backs an Industrial Compensation Act, tax collection reforms, a $500 exemption, Blue Sky Law, and elimination of the County School Supervisor office. He seeks voter support for a square deal and notes his independent candidacy and reception by voters.
A. B. Donaldson opens the Club Cafe this week featuring a lunch counter and several front tables. The rear area includes two private dining rooms, creating an inviting atmosphere for patrons.
A Coos County candidate declares for the office of County Surveyor with fifteen years in surveying and road building. He pledges to follow County Court orders first, perform legal subdivisions when no county work is pending, and avoid unauthorized charges or private party bonuses.
At the Coos County fair grounds Marshfield and Myrtle Point played an even, clean football game Saturday afternoon. Claire Nystrom and Harry Miller scored for Marshfield with Miller’s coming from a forward pass and a long run. Henry G. Plaeger visited his recovering wife in North Bend after her hospital stay.
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