Natal Day convention marks 10th annual Eastern Star gathering
The 10th Natal Day convention of the Order of the Eastern Star was held in this city with large delegations from chapters attending. The event featured a dinner at the Masonic hall, elected officers including Ora McCarty as President, and next year’s site in Marshfield. Doric Chapter of Marshfield presented degree work and several candidates were initiated. A banquet followed with toasts from Adah, Ruth, Esther, Electa and others earning special applause.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Elgin
Masonic Hall
Mabel Roberts
A. W. Myers
Marshfield
Ora McCarty
Geo. D. Mandigo
North Bend
Frances McLeod
Doric
Mabel C. Adams
Lois A. Perkins
Gretchen Sherwood
Eva Wise
Marguerite Edlin
May Land
Buelah
Coquille
Adah
Frances Franse
Ruth
C. H
Marsh
F. “E. Allen
Esther
Mary Pierce
L. A. Lillqvist
Bright Atlantic Telegraph Feat Traced Across World
A historic New York Times note recalls a nine word overland and undersea message traveling 28 613 miles in sixteen and a half minutes passing eighteen agencies through land sea routes in the two hemispheres. It references Cyrus W Field and Bond era advances from Morse to Marconi and notes later industrial progress and a Santa Cruz fruit dryer plant setup by F S Dow e plant.
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New York Times
New
U. S
Hawaian Islands
Guam
Cyrus W. Field
England
Atlantic
Morse
Dewey
Montojo
Manilla Bay
Far East
Nathan Rothschild
Belgium
Frank B. Tichenor Preps State Fair Exhibit for Salem
Frank B. Tichenor assembles and packs an exhibit for the State Fair in Salem. He expects more items this afternoon and tonight and can take late consignments until 8 AM. After securing samples from stores when preferred goods were unavailable, he created a merit rich display at Marshfield Chamber of Commerce.
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Coos County
Frank B. Tichenor
Salem
Mr. Tichenor
Marshfield
Lost Gold Cuff Button With Diamond Chip
Notice asks finder to leave the item at this office and claim a reward. Cuff button described as solid gold with a diamond chip at its center, id 44-1.
Disease Fruit Laws Of Oregon Explained To Readers
A Myrtle Point reader explains Oregon laws on importing and selling diseased fruit. The piece cites 1899 statutes and state board regulations, penalties from 25 to 100 dollars, and exceptions for fruit processed for cannery or cidery. It emphasizes labeling, inspection duties, and that any unmarked fruit will be held up.
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Myrtle Point Enterprise
Oregon
State Board
Fire Under Engine Room at Myrtle Point Canning Plant
Fire broke out under the engine room of the Myrtle Point Canning Co. plant last Friday at curfew. Marshall Brown rang the alarm. Grover Wilson and Jim Miller acted quickly to enter, pull a hose through the south door, and contain the blaze before the department arrived. Damage was limited but a stronger foundation for the furnace and boiler will be needed.
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Marshall Brown
Myrtle Point Canning Co
Hazard
Coquille
Grover Wilson
Jim Miller
Obituary: Arthur M. Russell of Coos County
Arthur M. Russell born January 17 1869 in Sterling Minnesota died August 29 1911 at his home on the South Fork near Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon at age 42 years 7 months 12 days He had lived in Oregon since 1888 and in Coos County since 1897 He married Celestia Mier October 14 1896 and had five children Four survive with his wife He is also survived by his father and three brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held at the home last Thursday Rev Thos Barklow officiating He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and leaves many friends in sorrow of his sudden bereavement
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Arthur M. Russell
Sterling
Minnesota
South Fork
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Oregon
Kansas
Oregon City
Celestia Mier
Wm. Russell
Coquille Valley
Old Soldiers Home
California
5Th
Arthur
Clarence
This City
M. F. Russell
el Monte
Calif
W., H. Russell
Powhatten
A. J. Olds
Ore
C. A. Reese
Watsonville
E. L. Reese
Selma
G. W. Thomas
Hoquiam
Wash
A. G. Smith
Wenatchee
Thos. Barklow
Russell
Modern Woodmen of America
Fruit Inspection Rules Stiffen on Growers and Packers
Coosa County Marshfield Oregon September 1 1911 fruit inspector P M Hall Lewis warns growers and dealers to supply name and address on packages before sale. He calls for warrants and fines for evasion and notes many boxes use indecipherable markings. He urges compliance to avoid friction and affirms laws remain binding on inspectors as well as producers.
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P. M. Hall-Lewis
Coosa Co
Marshfield
Oregon
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Delany
Westinghouse
Marconi
Jager Schmidt
Paris
Jules Verne
Santa Cruz
F. S. Dow’ E
San Jose
Byin Bros
Onc
San Francisco
Portland
Benson Block
N. P. Peterson
Fruit Inspector
LL. HE. Peae
Harness Man
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