Myrtle Point Its Indian Village Roots and Town Growth Timeline
The Myrtle Point area hosted an Indian hunting ground before E C Catching claimed land and Myers later platted the town. By 1887 incorporation occurred with 354 residents in three years, rail and steamer service arrived, schools formed, and early merchants like Perkins Drug Store and Breuer Shoe Store opened as the town evolved from a rural community.
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E.C. Catching
Myers
Myrtle Point
Duri
NGW Perkins Drug Store
Breuer Shoe Store
Roseburg
Dairy Farming Cont'd from age to modernization
The narrative describes a dairy farming family's routines feeding cows with chopped hay and beets, hauling water from a nearby creamery, and raising hogs fed whey. It notes changes from hand pumps to electric pumps and the shift in labor to twice daily chores, with references to cannery work and local farm adjustments over time.
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Tey
Sarahs
Security Bank of Myrtle Point Opens With Modern Equipment
The Security Bank of Myrtle Point opened on Tuesday to satisfactory business. It will handle bookkeeping by electricity using up to date machines in Coos County. A large new safe was installed and the bank presents an air of solidity. First day business suggested room for a second bank in a growing city, and promoters anticipate profitability.
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the Security Bank of
Myrtle Point
Coos County
F.&b Bank
Security Bank opens tradition since 1919
When Security Bank opened in 1919 Lester Dement and Louis Supplee served customers in a friendly way that has become a tradition and in 1976 they are still there to serve you.
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Security Bank
Lester Dement
Louis Supplee
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The
Hearid
Ott
Binger Hermann
George D Elgin
John Mast
Spruce Street
Ellen Tichenor
Tee
C Anderson
DM Lowe
WA Border
Edward Bender
Lehnherr
Randolph
Levi
Hermannsville
Verne
Mary
Loep
Veme
Herdisc
Lundys
South Coos County
Coquille Bandon
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