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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
2
A reflective verse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox contends that death is a voyage and a doorway to new faith. The speaker vows not to fear death, trusting the voyage will proceed untroubled and lead to a hopeful transformation.
Community notices request articles not to exceed 300 words and to include sender name and address. The editor may reject ibelous or unfit content and advertising will be charged at regular rates marked adv.
A letter to the editor analyzes the Kinney tax disputes in which the county forecloses tax certificates on 3000 Kinney parcels. Foreclosure costs may exceed taxes, and if the sheriff sells, the county must bid in and cancel future taxes, risking loss of all funds. The writer urges a compromise to settle now to avoid bankrupting the county and keep properties on tax rolls.
A collage of wry reflections and social quips on politics, daily life, love, youth, and public discourse. Vignettes touch on humor in campaigns, parents, and the irony of modern manners, ending with a note on American brains and public worth.
A Eugene Oregon resident touts relief from kidney and bladder trouble using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs R W Haynes of 632 Blair Boulevard reports back pain and irregular kidney secretions resolved after three boxes. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsor.
A call to parents to visit schools and meet teachers to understand what children study and how they progress. It argues against hands off parenting and urges active involvement in education and building a supportive environment.
The article likens a weekly hometown newspaper to a tireless letter that updates absent readers on marriages births deaths arrivals and departures business progress accidents crops improvements meetings and other items of local importance.
Notice is hereby given that the County Court of Coos County Oregon appointed Chas W Dye as Administrator of the Estate of Florence E Dye-Waters. All persons with claims must present them within six months with vouchers to attorney J O Stemmler at the Bank of Myrtle Point Building. Dated Sept 4 1916 Myrtle Point Oregon.
Edward Ellingson of Eugene Oregon filed on November 23 1915 sworn statement to purchase the NE% of section 10 township 29 south range 10 west Willamette Meridian under the Timber and Stone Law. Land and timber appraised at 536.00 with timber value 1140000 board feet at 40 cents per M and land at 80.00. Final proof set for November 24 1916 before the Roseburg Land Office Register H Canon. Protest or contest allowed before patent issues.
Ida E. Harriss administratrix of the estate of William M. Harriss deceased, appointed by Coos County Court Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Claud H. Giles at Bank of Myrtle Point Building Myrtle Point within six months from September 14, 1916.
County Court of Cooa County Oregon appoints Alva Lee and Milton R. Lee as administrators of Marilla Lee deceased. Claims against the estate must be presented with vouchers to Pulford and Pierson in Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from the notice dated September 14 1916.
Sealed bids for improving portions of the Big Creek and Rock Creek Myrtle Creek County Road in old Special Road District No 18 will be received until September 23 1916 at 10 a.m. in Coquille Oregon. The county may reject any or all bids and award to a bidder not the lowest if it serves the county. A five percent bid deposit required and failure to enter contract within five days forfeits the deposit. Plans available for $2 with deposit. County Clerk Robt R Watson Coquille.
Notice is given that Edson Carpenter of Bridge Oregon holder of Homestead Entry Serial 07320 filed intent to prove final five year proof to establish claim to the land described before Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on October 9 1916. Witnesses named Laurence B Jennings Harry Williams Frank E Mecum William O Robertson all of Bridge Oregon. A46pd W H Conon Register.
Notice is given that Direxa H Wood of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a claim to the NW1/4 of Section 33 Township 29 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian. The hearing before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon is set for September 22 1916. Witnesses named are Guy Hanson Fish Willis A Lawrence Peter A Spani Oliver G Miller all of Myrtle Point Oregon.
Thousands of Deaf people abandon hearing devices to enjoy conversation using an original system promoted by the School of Lip Language. The ad claims quick, free information without cost or money requested and urges readers to mention the paper.
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