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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
3
Readable fragments indicate a weekly ornate paper published by Hamilton in Myrtle, with distribution wide and growing. Mention of a second class mail service and a river port city context, dated in March.
The Coquille man who helped end the bank robber’s career faced reward controversy as California authorities balk at paying several hundred dollars. Officials cite the killer’s quick trigger as grounds to deny payment, while governors warn against setting a precedent. Local lawmen hoped for a high-profile murder story to draw attention and prestige.
The piece laments California's leniency after the Rube case, praising a Coquille local for his duty to society. It argues living Rube is dead so no harm remains and warns against bank robbery, condemning bandits while defending vigilant justice.
The article recalls Holden the Ames agronomy professor who popularized better seed corn, aided by railroads and farmers. It notes Iowa dairy output at 154 million dollars last year and a broader pattern of agricultural education, county agents, and school programs boosting prosperity. It also mentions Christmas aid organized by local clubs and Elks.
Orlin Lett returns from California to spend Christmas with family in Myrtle Point. Wilma Lett arrives from Powers to work as a nurse. Dorothy Hooton travels from Roseburg for the holiday. Local greetings include visits by Shaeffer, Hutton, Culvers, and Rice families, with trips to Sitkum and Bandon for Christmas.
In a brisk, optimistic note the Herald outlines a plan to expand operations with a new reel production and film ventures. The piece highlights cost considerations and anticipated community support while signaling growth ambitions for the local media house.
Notice for publication lists names including John H B Tucker Martin D Evans Leander Neideigh and John W Carlson all of Myrtle Point CC Welby Gano of Gaga Oregon. Date January 18 1927 appears in the text with related publication actions and attendees.
Herbert Klein of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make a one year proof to establish a claim to NW4 Section 7 and Section 17 Township 30S Range 10W Willamette Meridian. Proof to be presented before Edgar A Dodge Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon. Claimant names Inne Houser Ted Houser Charles Innes Charles Harvey Smith and Berge Hamil Canaday. Registro Bon-coal.
John B. Smith and Owen W. Smith demand payment from Harry Forsberg Chas E Harris and Pauline Hettinger for overdue assessment work on the Independence Placer Mining Claim in the Agness District Coos County Oregon. Delinquents must pay within ninety days from November 29 1928 or face loss of their interest.
Delinquent co-owners of a 20 acre placer mining claim must pay back assessments for 1925 1927 and 1928 work performed on the claim 20 feet by 6 feet by 3 feet deep holes and 6 by 4 by 6 feet trenches. Munyon and Beattie owe 12.50 each per year totaling 37.50 and 37.50 respectively with payment deadline by November 1 1928. Public notice in Myrtle Point Herald states property transfer if unpaid within ninety days from November 20 1928.
Oscar W Oberman of Dora Oregon filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his claim to the N% NE% of Section 18 Township 28 South Range 11 West Willamette Meridian. The hearing will occur January 18 1929 before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Mil Point Oregon. Witnesses named include Carl G Grove Ezra D Watson Grant Weathers Rufus Howe Hamill A Canaday.
Ells RK has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a claim on a homestead entry in Willamette Meridian at Roseburg Oregon. The entry covers NE and SE sections in Township 10 west. Proof will be presented before U S Land Office on January 18. Names appear oddly garbled but indicate officials and claimants.
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