Local notes and family news from Medford to Myrtle Point
Community items report flu cases at home and in nearby towns, family visits from Medford, a funeral in Powers for F L Kidd, Mrs Prey’s illness, and Austin Dodge returning for holidays after touring the Lower Columbia district with the Oregon State ROT band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Prey
Myers & Myers
Austs Dodge
U. S
Austin
Oregon State
R.O T
Lower Columbia District
Washston
Oregon
Christmas flu cases and holiday visits in Myrtle Point
Local notes detail several flu cases among residents including Mrs Ellis Miss Baxter Birdie McCloskey Ardyce Clinton and others. Visitors from Eugene Portand and Gaylord common around Christmas, with family gatherings at the Fearnley and Hall homes. A stolen Christmas tree and Dunham's orange sale are mentioned amid holiday activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardyce Clinton
Bank of
Myrtle Point
Child in Bethlehem Faith Myths Grounded in Dream Dreamer Exchange
In a Bethlehem scene a carpenter and his wife debate prophecies of a newborn child feared to be a savior. Rebecca recalls angels and kings visiting the manger while others, skeptical, dismiss the rumors as wishes. The couple debates belief versus reality as night deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanaitis
Eala
Rebecca
Carpenter
Roanger
Sls
Bar
Mark
Nazareth
Elizabeth
Pripar Zachariaas
Ieee
Barcharias
John
Zacharias
Cour
Escaped California inmate McGowan to face grand jury in Coquille
McGowan, an escaped prisoner from a California penitentary, appeared for a preliminary hearing in Coquille on Monday, waived hearing, and was ordered to the grand jury after bail set at 20000 dollars. Marion Rube, also an escapee, was later shot dead in the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird McGowan
Priso‘nee
Galifornia
Cotuilte
Justice of the Peace
Coquille
Bad
Marion Rube
California
McGowan
Howver
Eels
MesGowan
Sheriff's Office
Wi -Gowan
College divorce trends among OSU alumni spark debate
A report reviews divorce rates among Corvallis college graduates, noting 60 percent of the 10 divorced alumni were women and arguing that marriage timing and postgrad experience influence outcomes. The piece contrasts traditional and companionate marriage notions and cites campus authorities on preps for married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Ales Association
Trating
Ady
Os.c
Fragmentary Chronicle on Wise Men Identity
Fragmented OCR notes debate the identity of the wise men. The text questions whether three or more are mentioned, reflecting early Christian writers and gospel versions. It mentions names like Rauterr and Bul, with uncertain attribution and variant wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othing
Hnean
Neeming
Fragmented OCR Note on Language and Puzzles
The readable fragments describe garbled phrases about a lexicon or phrase study with mentions of a team or person named Lheristmoa. Context is unclear but hints at decoding or linguistic exercises rather than a clear event or report.
The Glorious Yuletide Season Reflected in Verse
An evocative fragment celebrates a festive season, praising the joyous spirit and communal ceremony. The text hints at reverence, music, and shared traditions across times. It reads like a lyrical meditation on holiday warmth and renewal.
OER Spirit of Christmas Men Poem Fragment
Fragmentary text evokes holiday spirit with references to cheer and greetings. The readable lines hint at a joyful scene and themes of warmth, joy, and seasonal atmosphere across a historical newspaper page.
Christmas in Russia Sung at Kotyrode Gorge
Fragmentary note describes a Christmas event in Russia with singing near Kotyrode Gorge and references to dead fens and figures like Dola Ong Gatberts and Munda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Waedens Kotyrode Gorge
Fens
Gatberts Gs
Munda
Doll faces change with skilled sculptors shaping life
The article notes a shift in American doll expressions over the past decade, from dull, stupid faces to intelligent expressions. It attributes the change to skilled sculptors who craft the features, heightening lifelike quality and personality in the dolls.
Ford Garage Demonstrates New Model Ford Cars
Coquille Ford garage invites buyers to test ride the new Ford lineup. Delivery on new cars can be made quickly after order, with demonstrations available by phone or in person. The ad notes interchangeable chassis parts and updated starters and front engines for older models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
bart + alper
Compadel
Tesen
Jdemyr
wits + der
In Stans
Coquille
Executrix Named to Estate of Carne A Henson
Notice that Mabe A Roberts is appointed executrix of Carne A Henson deceased. Creditors must present claims within six months of first publication. First published February 27, 1928. Also notice of delinquent co ownership on Big Chief Placer Mining Claim in Coos County Oregon with assessment work claimed for 1915 1928 and related boundaries and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carne A Henson
E. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Mabe A Roberts
Carne A Benson
Guatt Norback
J W. Houseman
John R. Smth
Owen W. Smith
Big Chief
Agnes
Rock Creek
Coos County
John R Smith
Alde Hill
Placer Claim Assessment Notice Requests Payment
Co-owners Gast Nerback and J W Houseman are named in an assessment notice for placer claim work in 1927 1986 and 1988. The document demands payment of $93.50 from Nerback and $176.00 from Houseman for each year and sets a ninety day deadline for payment.
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Gast Nerback
J. W. Hlouseman
Gusti Norback
J W. Houseman
Gusti Nerback
Houseman
Gusti Orer
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L. H. Pearce
LH Neideigh
Famers’ Store
L. Hawk
Medford Vnsing
Herman Tedsen
Wway
Mr Tedsen
Flsg
Dorothy Miller
The
Herald
Chcre
Mary
Burbanks
Peterson's
F L. Kidd of
Powers
Mr Kidd
Fowers
Myr
George Ellis
Corinne Baxter
Dunham's
Eugene Laird
U of O
Myrtle Poin
Birdie McCloskey
Norway
Frank Ingersoll
Eugene
John Hall
Hall
Ingersol
Arthur Nelson
Jacob Nelson
Robert Swenson
Gaylord
G F Boslar
N M Hall
Portlist
Potland
Elder
Chas Barlow
Olympia
Washington
Fearnley
NG W_ Perkins
Bomfireside
Aes Iument
Taylor
Wallac Dement
W H Fearnley
R’s Pharmacy
Sion
Der
Cnre
Unt Oakng
Alfornia of
Ates Cf
Ape
Vic
Howe
T M_ Tiermann
Carrie
Tre Chidron
Jennie Neldeigh
Wise Men
Christwu
Anameg
Yuletide
Crete
Theos
H. Far
Ning of Miedon Hring
Bertate In
Matar
Aol
Ace
Troeart
Henry A. Schroeder
Hovee
Furaiehie
Howse
Winchester
Huling, Lundy & Sons
Finchester
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