Myrtle Point water system overflows as pipes improve
Water from the new Myrtle Point reservoir overflows with the springs supplying ample steady flow. Pumping paused for two weeks. the reservoir rose to spill and fire protection remains strong. Early river contamination and pipe debris will clear, yielding pure cold water. Norway Butter tops state creamery awards with 95 points. Postmaster Steward shows upland apple varieties Gravenstine Yellow Belleflower Congress King of the West Jonathan Arkansas Black.
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New City Water System
Myrtle Point
H.B. Steward
Congress
Jonathan
Arkansas
Northwestern Pacific bids seek Eureka rail extension to Humboldt Bay
The Eureka Times reports Northwestern Pacific bids call for two road sections to extend the line to Humboldt Bay. One segment includes a tunnel noted as the line’s most difficult winter construction. Southern Pacific seeks to secure rights from Eureka to Crescent City enabling future coast extension toward Coos Bay or Grants Pass. Death notices follow for Mrs. Houser wife of C Ki Houser.
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Eureka
Eureka Times
Northwestern Pacific
Humboldt Bay
Southern Pacific
Crescent City
Coos Bay
Grants Pass
Will Grade Maple Street Improve West End Route
The work of grading the west end of Maple street will begin at once to create an easier grade from the depot upward. Grading rock will be hauled onto the street and an eight foot sidewalk will be built from the depot up on the south side. Property owners may seek further grading to extend improvement to the entire street.
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Maple Street
Garrison Linked to Local Murder Case and Street Trade
Frank Garrison, jailed for the Roy Perkinson murder, is identified as the street peddler of clams, crabs, and fish in Coos Bay two years ago. He later ran a fish market in a building later occupied by the Walter Endicott barber shop, leaving Chester Endicott owed money and $30 unsettled.
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Garrison
Frank Garrison
Roy Perkinson
Coos Bay
Walter Endicott
Chester Endicott
Jewelry Firms Consolidated Under One Roof
Elmer Black bought the R O Green jewelry shop this week and acquired a half interest in the G Schroeder jewelry store. The two businesses will operate from the Schroeder location. Mr Green departed for Oroville California to continue his trade. All deals were arranged through Hoopes Giles.
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Elmer Black
R. O. Green
G. Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Green
Oroville
Calif
Hoopes & Giles
George Bryant builds coal shed near railroad
George Bryant constructs a coal shed beside the railroad capable of storing several rail cars of coal. The bunker sits on a slope to ease unloading from the track to the roadway, enabling a constant coal supply and efficient loading into wagons.
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George Bryant
Taxpayers notice for second 1909 tax installment
Notice to taxpayers states the second installment of 1909 taxes is due by October 8 1910. If unpaid by that date a penalty and interest will be added from April 4 1910.
Six Weddings Reported In One Week As Fall Season Opens
Rev. Thompson Barklow notes a promising wedding week with six ceremonies. On Wednesday the 14th at Pastor Zeno Gatchell’s home, Zeno Gatchell and Eva Lee wed with three witnesses. Emery Goble and Francina Knight tied the knot Saturday the 17th at the bride’s home. Charles A. Holverstott and Myrtle Irene Benham wed Sunday the 18th near Fairview.
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Thos. Barklow
Zeno Gatchell
Eva Lee
Gatchell Brothers, Draymen
M. R. Lee
J. B. D. Lee
Emery Goble
Bert Davenport
Francina Knight
J. L. Knight
Catching “Creek -Valley
A Good Position in Wireless and Railway Telegraphy
Ambitious young men and ladies can find work in wireless or railway telegraphy as the 8 hour law grows and wireless stations spread. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement potential. The National Telegraph Institute of Portland operates six institutes nationwide under A A and Wireless Officials and places graduates into jobs. Write for full details.
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National Telegraph Institute of Portland
Ore
America
A. A
Wireless
Hart Seeks Oregon Attorney General Nomination
J N Harr announces candidacy for Attorney General in the Republican primary. He pledges efficient economical administration for the people and opposition to special interests. Judge Smith of the 8th Judicial District endorses Harr calling Senator Hart one of Eastern Oregon’s ablest lawyers.
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Smith
8Th Judicial District
Hart
Oregon
J. N. Harr
ELECT TICKETS FOR TOMORROW PRIMARY ELECTION
The primary election for party ticket candidates will be held tomorrow afternoon from noon to 7 PM. East Myrtle Point voters vote at city hall and West Myrtle Point at the Hermann brick building. East precinct includes those east of Fifth Street. west precinct covers those west of it.
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East Myrtle Point
City Hall
West
Myrtle Point
Hermann Brick Building
Fifth
Cranberries Pay Big in Northwest Patch
The Marshfield Times reports a McFarlin patch measuring ten by sixteen feet yielded six bushels of cranberries. At this ratio an acre would yield about 1,633 bushels selling at three dollars per bushel, totaling roughly four thousand eight hundred ninety dollars and a net profit around three thousand two hundred seventy dollars per acre.
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Marshfield Times
Northwest
McFarlin Place
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J. H. McCloskey
Minnie McCloskey
Salem
Rock Creek
Enchanted Prairie Cemetery
F. E.scofield
Morris
Warner
Myrtle Creek
Rookard
Bridge
James Howser
Imn Houser
Fin. Houser
North Bend
Josie Houser
White River
Benson’ Brick
Pes Teeson
Orecon
W. E. Pike & Company
Eee
ELECT
Spires Drug Store
Cc. L. Bender
Optometrist
LL. EX. Pearce the Harness Man
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