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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

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Real estate transfers and notices in Coos County

A sweep of property transfers in Coos Bay Coquille and Marshfield includes BP Rilingsen John W Johnson lots 18 19 block 60 Coos Bay $20 W H Stauff lots 27 32 Coos Bay $30 more transfers listing numerous buyers sellers and amounts plus wills probate bankruptcies and a stock increase for Western White Cedar Co in Coos County with ownership by W J Conrad and A F E Adelsperger.

Rilingsen Shart Coos County John W. Johnson City of Coos Bay W. H. Stauff Philip Meagher Gari W. Johnson Lotsa Ben Wright Lote Ana BE. A. Anssem Grant E Wilcox Lot el- Hett Coquille Jay W. Moore F. W. Berck Lota Block Riverside Bandem Charles H. Clough Laers Beyd Woodland Addition Bandon Mary B. Clough Laura Beyd Charleston Bay Company Leff Hamilton Charlestems G. C. Erhart William Barman Bloek West Bunker Hill Marshfield Harry H. Campbell Arther Deluth North Her Company Cn of Lots Bank Ia Narikoa W. A. Darling E. L. Stelcup Darling Morris Chas Cavanagh H. L. Eastman Coos Bay Plate Pacific Statey Lumber Company Brent Mathison Behetter John Coke Et Ax Portland Eugene & Coos Bay Land Co Florence E. Birdwell Isaac Karjala Emil Hardegger W. Lairdst W. L. Pemberton Alice Nichols E. B Oliver Efliott W. B.curtié T. C. Mason C. J. O'Neal Railrroad Victor Besling Harry A Mauricy Lévant Perham Park Rose Maginniss J. W. Minkler Millington William Grimes Et Ax Flo Kreuser Railroad Marshfeld Maria Hogan Annie Smith North Bend Badia M/Spurgeon Nathen ‘L. Spurgeon Kula M. Perrott Ernest L. Perrott Mra Naomi‘e. Bryant Agnes Shumaker Clyde M. Shumaker Gladys E. Stough Harold C. Brough T. J. Thrift Nellie Elisabeth Crees Frank van Leo Nellie Elizabeth van Leo William George Kingston William George Gamble Russell E. Hermann Western White Ceder Co W. J. Conrad A. F E. Adelsperger

Oakland race fans roar as local horses win crowds praise

The Oakland event drew 9,000 fans from Roseburg and Myrtle Point under clear weather with no accidents. Topsy beat El Reno in a half mile match race, Oregon Bans edged Henry III, and Joey G ridden by Don Uowell captured the Gobblers Sweepstakes mile. Oregon Dan showed limited threat as Myrtle Point owners clashed with Oakland pride.

Oakland Gebbiers Roseburg Myrtle Point Murray Cardwell Topsy Sam Smith el Reno Oregon Bans F. J. Smith Rey McNabb Henry III Blue Diamond Ed Young Galloper Peanuts L. Eggieton Joey G Jim Hobson George McAnden Oregon Dan Floyd Smith Oakland Don Uowell George Soule Oakland Live Wires Douglas County Coos ‘County Oeakland Heralf

Whispered Goodnight Message From Upstairs Children

A mother recalls the thrill of hearing her children prepare to deliver a nightly message. She notes the reverence in their voices as they approach their Creator, then hears a small, uncertain plea asking to feed a bedbag.

Jehnnie

Old Wagon Road to Reopen for Local Farmers

Plans call reopening the old wagon road from Brewster valley to Roseburg. The narrow steep route would be cleared for horses and wagons, shortening distance and improving farm access and safety as a wagon road.

Brewster Valley Roseburg

Graveling North Fork Road Near Minard Bridge

Albert Bezoskey said graveling of the North Fork road east of the Minard bridge is under way. Gravel is hauled from the river below the dam and about 90 yards of road are laid daily. A stretch of roughly three quarters of a mile will be gravelled.

Albert Bezoskey North Fork Minard Bridge

County agent favored by Commercial Club for court recommendation

At a Tuesday meeting the Commercial Club advocated hiring a county agent to aid farmers and dairymen in marketing farm produce. A committee including A. C. Chage E C Roberts James B Whitaker and H A Schroeder was formed to seek broader county support for the County Fair and to promote wider participation across rural communities.

Commercial Eclub Prince A. C. Chage E. C. Roberts James 8. Whitaker H. A. Schroeder Ealiet Eestrenes Oregon Coos County

Trap Gun Death Near Brookings Sparks Involuntary Manslaughter Charge

George Maysonase died last Thursday night after being struck by a trap gun set in the mountains east of Brookings. B. W. Brant of Harbor surrendered to Sheriff Huntley and posted 500 bond on involuntary manslaughter charges.

George Maysonase Brookings Maysonase B. W. Brant Harbor Brant

Benefit Planned for Pacific City Community Center Fund

A three day benefit event August 30 31 and September 1 Labor Day will be hosted on Pacific City beach by the Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective League to raise funds for a new community center. Celebrities from Oregon and beyond will attend plus a fireworks display at night. The drive seeks a new site after Burnside bridge construction displaced the former location.

Pacific City Beach Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective League Burnside Bridge Oregon Pacific City Nouthern Tillamook County Nestucca River Pacific Coast League

Fisher Wins V Ben Eight As Elk Leader

Fisher district attorney for the county is elected president of the State Elk Association to succeed Frank L Lonergan. He becomes the exalted ruler of the Marshfield chapter.

Ben 8. Fisher State Elk Association Frank L. Lonergan Fisher

Cement Sheer Wall Construction on Coquille River Near Sugarloaf

The Port of Coquille awarded a contract to Coleman of Weedburn to build a cement sheer wall in the Middle Fork of the Coquille near Sugarloaf. The $8000 project covers a 517 foot long wall, two feet wide at the top, with 200% sides. Work has begun with grade stakes set and excavation under way to divert river flow and improve log clearance for winter freshets.

Port‘. of Coquille Coleman Weedburn Sugarloaf

Controversy Over Deer Hunting Start Date Clarified

The state game commission closed the deer season from August 20 to September 10. A court case challenged the date change, with a decision pending. A proclamation closing the season remained in force, then Governor Pierce revoked it after a conference with State Forester Eliott.

Gime Commission Myrtle Point Rod & Gun‘Club Walter M. Pierce Coos Bay Pierce Eliott

Anniversaries Hosted by Mr and Mrs Schneider

Miss Fairy Devis and Miss Carolyn Schneider celebrated birthdays at the Schneider home. Mrs Schneider entertained guests of various ages with lawn games under Japanese lanterns and indoor activities. Attendees included multiple Sch diners and friends. a taffy pull and refreshments followed for both young and older guests.

Miss Fairy Devis Carolyn Schneider Schneider J. M. Biedace Roy Osborne Ball Bugge Emma Schneider E. J. Schneider Elise Catler Fairy Davis Aloma Davis Gladys Tripp Elma Russell Priscilla Deyoe Belva Alice Stemmiler Helen McInnis Lila Brittain Deloris Barklow Caroline Ernestine Schneider

Visible Solar Eclipse Skips North America

An eclipse occurred with the moon covering the sun but was only visible in Antarctic regions and parts of Europe and the Arctic. The August 29 partial eclipse will be seen only in the Arctic and northern Europe, leaving North Americans without viewing events this year.

Antarctic North Americans Arctic Europe

Fragmented Phrase Reflects Shifting Mindset On Action

Readable phrases suggest a contrast between proactive momentum and hesitation. The text hints at internal dialogue about motivation and persistence, contrasting urging action with postponement. No clear event or entities are identifiable.

Real Estate Transactions Reported This Week

Jim Gwerin sold 10 acres of his farm to Clarence Clinton for development this fall and winter. The Page place on Maple Street was sold to D. T. Mitchell of Bandon, who will make his home there. Adams Real Estate Agency facilitated the sales.

Jim Gwerin Clarence Clinton Mr. Clinton Page Place Maple Street D. T. Mitchell Bandon Mitchells Adams Real Estate Agency

Coos County Man Visits California. Prefers Home Coast Life

Eli Ostrander of the North Fork Coquille returned from a short trip to northern California. He visited farming areas and Sacramento but concluded Coos county on the Pacific coast is the best place to live.

Eli Ostrander North Fork Coquille California Sacramento Coos County Pacific Coast

City Council approves Railroad avenue paving plan

The City Council approved a five block paving project on Railroad avenue after a petition from property owners. The plan seeks state Highway Commission cost sharing to cover grading and graveling, with paving 20 feet wide and a ten year payoff under a Ban Croft act. If the Highway Commission agrees, the highway location through town from the last will be settled.

Railroad Avenue State Highway Commission Bender Highway Commission

Fugitive McCormac Shot by Deputy During Evasion

Morrissey McCormac, jailed for petty larceny, was shot in the foot by Deputy Sheriff Malehorn Sunday as he tried to flee after being ordered to stop. Earlier, McCormac had escaped from a road camp near Coquille and was recaptured after a chase that included a moment when he leaped from a sheriff’s car. The deputy fired two shots, the first missing as it struck the sidewalk, the second halting the escape. the deputy believes the first shot would have hit if it hadn’t glanced off.

Morrissey McCormac Malehorn McCormac Coquille Ellingsen Coquillé Court House

Health Unit Meeting in Coquille Elects Year Officers

The County Health Unit met in Coquille last week with reports on offers and committees for the past year. Elected for the coming year were President C. E. Mulkey, vice president C. A. Howard, secretary Mrs. G. E. Thiering, and treasurer Mrs. Ida Owens. Advisory and Publicity committees were also named, including Dr. Mingus and Mrs. Maud Annin among others.

Coquille Sadie Orr Dunbar Oregon Tuberculosis Association Miss Holsinger American Red Cross C. E. Mulkey

Local Education and Supply Committee Members Listed

Names of committee members across Coquille Marshfield North Bend Myrtle Point Bandon Powers are listed for Educational Nurse and Supply committees with multiple households and officials named including Mrs Berg Mrs Gegé Mrs Miller Mrs Carey Mrs Hawkins Mrs Larson and others. Financial committee member identified as Mrs D E.

F. W. Stevens North’ Bend Elle Guerin Myrtle Point Bandon Powers H. &. Tower Marshfield George Lorenz Coquille F. L. Rover North Bend Louise Bunch D. E

Annual meeting planned for Myrtle Point county

A large county delegation is invited to a meet at the hotel at noon. Attendees from Myrtle Point are asked to leave their mines with the American office and reservations will be made. The notice compares a hen’s hatch to wealth gained from experience.

Eith Myrtle Point

Pioneers Reunite in Port Orford Hopeful Reunion

An audience of Port Orford pioneers gathered for a reunion with Mrs. Priscila Guérin praising Frank and Carol Tichenor for organization. The event honored early settlers like Mary Holt and the Guerin family, who arrived in 1076 and later lived in Eckley before moving on.

Prisciila Guérin Frank Carol Tichenor Pest Orford Mary Helt Myrtle Point Guerin Grandma Guerin Battle Rock Port Orford Eckley Mary E. Holt T. M. Hermann F. P. Hermann

County Registration Rises Ahead of August 28 Special Election

The total county registration on August 12 reached 10 361 up from 9 219 last spring. The County Clerk’s office completed poll books for the August 28 road election with no party division. This formality will be used for the regular election in November.

Ewemben

Coolidge Accepts G. O. P. Nomination

President Coolidge, accepting the Republican nomination, defends party principles and national welfare. He cites wartime debts and postwar challenges, praises foreign treaties and peace efforts, and pledges steady leadership amid demobilization and economic strain.

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