Funeral, births, and daily news from Myrtle Point
The notice lists attendees at N C Bryant's funeral in Myrtle Point and reports a birth of a 100 pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm Beckett at Slwaco. It also mentions family visits, picnics at the John lieu place, and residents traveling to Portland and Bryrtle Point for gatherings and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Bryant
Myrtle Point
W. H Huf
James Culver
W. A Fish
Challie- Sargent
Dwight Culver
W. A. Lett and Orlin
C. Hooton
C. S. Murphy
al Rice
Dan Cribbins
Wm. W. Beckett
Slwaco
Washington
Clarence BE. Miller
Cildren
Phyllis
Rose Loree
Hooton
C. E. Rice
Patty
Bandon
Riew
G. M Parker
Claudia
George
Forrest L. Moon
Zella
Eugene
Edgar
Bert Mead
Alta
Minor
Ohn
Frank Porter
Myrtle Creek
Harold Taylor
Portland
Tks
I B. England
M.e. A O. Hooton
D. L. Steinhoff
Bryrtle Point
O B. Murray
Brid
W A. Lett
Orlin
Floras Lake
Myrtle Point Brethren
H A Whistler
Tv Xns
H Hatfield
O B Murray
Local Briefs Highlight Visits and Family Moves
Mrs Leta Kegg of Powers visits her mother in St Shields for a few days. Elmer Cronk and wife wed after returning from Washington. The Lane family returns to Bridge residing at Henry Miller home. Joe Knight the bear hunter loses one of his four dogs while hunting. A group of young people dine with Mildred Anderson at her sister’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Kegg
Powers
St. Shields
Elmer Cronk
Washington
C~ 1
Lane
Bridge
California
Henry Miller
Joe Knight
D G_ Ireland
Pemberton
Lena Shields
Ha- Davis
Lovelie Scarborough
Mildred Anderson H K
Hhme
Arago News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Weather
Mr and Mrs George Gillespie enjoyed a visit from Mrs Gillespie’s sister and husband from Oakland. They were en route to Portland to visit relatives. Readers report mixed warm weather and a new G M C truck purchases.
Social notes from Myrtle Point and nearby towns
The column records visits and meals among Burtis, Mr and Mrs Huling of Myrtle Point, Mr Danien, Verne from Catching Creek, and Mrs R H Bunnage and son Robert. It notes travel to Portland and Marshfield with Mrs Burtis and Mr Sindra Moore, plus a long beach outing Sunday afternoon and Sunday noon dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtis
Miss Huling
Myrtle Point
Verne
Catching Creek
R. H. Bunnage
Robert
Rtland
Marshfield
Canzon Jade of Wood Used in West Indies
Fragmentary notes describe a canzon made from jade wood used in the West Indies and its construction. The text mentions tools, hides, and changes to the structure, with references to figures and processes that imply a ceremonial or craft object rather than a weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indes
Hal
Toe
Lenihan Republic
Woman Is Not Werker Sex by a'tue's Law
George A. Dorsey argues against natural gender inferiority citing nature as evidence. He contends males and females differ by instinct and capacity, challenging claims of female subordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Dorsey
Fragmented OCR Reflects Damaged Hotel Visit Scene
The readable bits describe travelers lodging at a hotel in a crowded city site with a clumsy scene and odd dialogue. A chaplain and asylum reference hint at darker context but details are unclear.
Plant of Life and Death Abita
Fragmentary OCR describes a plant with nervous roots and leaves, some fibers, and a strange stucture. It mentions roots, stems, leaves turning ground into paper and a droning white figure in an avenue, with a cryptic question about a form and a refreshing drink.
Fragmentary OCR Note On Legal Proceedings
Scattered OCR text shows fragmented references to legal matters and individuals. The legible items include names like Mehl and BrM and phrases hinting at a court or prosecution context. No clear event date location or outcome is recoverable from the fragment.
Fragmented OCR Note on Personal Description Safety
A damaged OCR segment discusses a missing person case and describes personal appearance in vague terms. The fragment mentions potential suspects and emphasizes the need for cautious reporting while avoiding graphic details. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable due to garbled text.
Jerk at the Slot Machine Confusion on Platform
A country man at a railway platform encounters a slot machine inscribed Pull the handle with Jirk and searches for a jerk to pull it. He asks a porter for help and then wonders if the machine will work, saying he cannot find the jerk to pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotsmam
Two National Artists in One Big Program
Jessie Ray Taylor and Lon Johnson headline a chautauqua day presenting Taylor famed as a versatile character artist with a unique stage craft and Johnson as a radio artist, composer, and pianist. The program features Taylor in multiple personas from grandmother to adventurer and Johnson promoting his own compositions and broadcasts across major stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Ray Taylor
Lon Johnson
WLS
Chicago
Chautauqua
Johnson
Whis
Oath Can Wy and the Bos A Distant Meeting
A fragmented train scene shows a man missing his chance to wait, passing through a station as youths and a trendy woman travel. An unseen observer notes the romance unfolding and the clever, whispered notion that love will find a way.
Tightwads and budgets in a spendthrift era
The piece critiques frugal versus lavish spending in education recreation and daily living. It argues most people allocate funds across necessities and savings, while education and leisure receive uneven emphasis. It cautions against wasteful habits and calls for prudent budgeting.
Fragmented OCR Notice Heads Missing Details
The readable text shows garbled words and partial phrases about a notice. It mentions various letters and numbers but lacks clear names, dates, places, or actions. The result is an incomprehensible blot with no verifiable event or entity.
Fragmented Note Offers Unclear Message and Names
A garbled text segment presents scattered phrases about being right, a person’s origin, a possibly missing wife, and scattered names. The readable parts imply a fragmented personal or legal note with no clear event or outcome.
Disposition of Dead Has Wide Variation
A survey of funeral practices shows wide variation in how cultures handle the dead. Cremation and burial evolve from ancient origins to modern rituals shaped by religion, tradition, and societal change across civilizations.
Notice for Publication Spear Appeal to Establish Claim
Public notice announces a claim in Tecanis loneh Oregon with witnesses John oe gon Edgar P Aber Oscar heen all of Dora Oregon. Hamill A. O register listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bryan
Notice for Public Land Claims and Sheriff Sale in Oregon
Public notices of homestead proof and witness lists for claims in Roseburg and Myrtle Point Oregon, with dates in 1928, plus a sheriff’s sale in Coquille Oregon on July 7 1928 for property in Coos County under attachment. named witnesses include Benjamin McMullen Louis McMullen James and others. the action involves Edgar A Dodge supervisor and W W Gage sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
Egon
Mey
Edgar Ae Bagh
Benjamin McMullen
Louis McMullen
Ane James
Myrtle H Oregons
Jack Leach
Department of the Interior
Rose Oregon
James McCann
Longview
Washington
Willamette Meridian
U 8. Land Office
Rosegu
Oregon
William M. Porter
Camas Valley
Lawrence Jennings
Remote
Samuel Dixon
Elmer Crank
Bridge
Hamill
Canada
Ll S
Roseburg
Edward Goldbloom
Range
Willamette Meridan
Edgar A Dodge
U 8
Myrtle Point
Henry Brownson
Emer Brownson
Idge
Robert R Yoakam
Pemote
Charles 3S. Warner
Bancroft
Canaday
New Coal Register
Circuit Court
State of
County of
Coos
E. Seaman
E. E Doyle
E. E. Doyle
Loherty
Coquille
Coos County
Coosa County
Myrtle Point Bond Redemption Notice
City Treasurer Mabel Barklow of Myrtle Point Oregon announces redemption within thirty days of Bonds No 5 6 7 issued December 31 1922 for 600.00 each. Payment at Myrtle Point City Treasurer’s office with no interest after 80 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Barklow
Sta Fey
Oregon
First Street
Spruce Street
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Oregon
Vane Ie Barklow
Forced to Sell 96 Acre Myrtle Point Farm Ad
Forced to sell 8844 Ranch a 96 acre tract with two fenced fields and several crops including potatoes and garden, 18 inches in cata and six acres grass. Main house mud travel access, five rooms, water, electric lighting system cost 460, good garage near school. Offered cheap as owner must sell, down payment negotiable. See Geo B Hamilton at Myrtle Point Herald offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Hamilton
Myrtle Point Herald
Canyon City Company Plans Diamond Drill Prospecting
Canyon City John Day Valley Coal and Oil Company will prospect its holdings using diamond drills to explore subsurface resources. The move signals expansion in mineral exploration and potential development opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon City
John Day Valley Coal & Oil Co
Coos Bay Roofing Supply promotes Corthell reef job
Coos Bay company advertises 20 years in roofing in Coos County. Corthell at Marshfield invites inquiries for any size reef job and notes a large supply of roofing material on hand. Phone 120¢-J given for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corthell
Coos County
Coos Bay
R. A. Corthell
Marshfield
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Borgia Porsons
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Amer Head
Miss Taylor
Wig and
Carricu’ativan
Grandpa
Arivs
Wiese
Ike
Mr Johnson
Coosidy
United States
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Horner Institute of Fit Arta
Kansas City
Ater Uoler
Quelluh
Karear City
Aus
Tapa'a
Mexico
Amy Ratons
Tyes
P.ogrees
Tegal
Sneipe
Egypt
Judes
T He ‘Moana Footer
Hamill A. O Register
Roperty
City OF Myrtle Point
E. A. Dodge
United Bates
WM. Gurney & Son
Cleaners and Tailors
City’ Telephone Co
Dunlop
Dunlop City
Pittsburgh
John Boyd Dunlop
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