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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1924

Page

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Weekly Coos Bay Real Estate Transfers

A long list of property transfers from Coos Bay area including Marshfield North Bend and Coquille. Transactions feature F A Sacchi to Equitable Savings and Loan and multiple parcels in South Marshfield, Bandon and North Bend valued around ten dollars to tens of thousands with numerous additions to lists A to G. Marriages are noted including Francia McCrary and Alta Hatcher and Joseph McDonnell with Helen Standifer. Divorce suits filed include Gertrude Mean and Mason Mean Katherine Johnson and Hermann Johnson and Kate Askew and George Askew among others.

F. A. Sacchi Equitable Savings and Loan, Association E. B. Dean Marshfield Rth South Marsh A T. Hill Margaret Hill John Lamont Woodland Banden F. Tennison Geo. A. Martin Elliott Archie E. Martin Geo. A. Maptin Riverton Christian Paulsen J. E. Paulsen State of Oregon Portland, Eugene & Coos Bay Lend Company George H. Davis Nas J. E. Arnoldy Portland Gurea Hagge North Bend Roy Romaine Harry Wise Myrtle Hoskyng Sats Coquille Joseph P. McDonnell Bandon Helen Standifer Coquille Ruseell T. _ Howard Myrl Davis Sof Direpess Gertrude Mean Mason H. ‘Mean Katherine C. Johnson Hermann Johnson Eugene Kate M. Askew George M. Askew Christinia Wallace W. Carpenter J. A Richardson Jesse A. Richardson Cleo Winters James. Winters Nick Tendorff Constance

Ungle Tommy's Diary Shows More Travel

Glendale California November 27 1924 Our American and its readers recount a Thanksgiving visit with Mr and Mrs C Bees in their Myrtle Point home. The diary details trips to Mentrome Pasadena Devil's Gate dam and Brookside Park with scenic views mansions and a flood control dam while noting 10000 worshippers and a 1400 foot valley elevation. Martina Barklow describes rock formations and coastal scenes and the family signs off Thomas and Ada Barklow.

C. &. Bees Myrtle Point Oregon Glendale Pasadena Mammoth Bridge Arroyo Becca Brookside Park Devil's Gate Thomas Ada Barklow

Unique Program at the Unique Theatre This Week

The Unique Theatre presents a seven day lineup with distinct nights. Sunday and Monday feature Strangers of the Night and International News while Tuesday and Wednesday show Viola Dana in Open All Night and a comedy The Soilors. Thursday and Friday offer To te It Man and Follow Me with Saturday presenting The Story Without a Name and Smappy Bye.

Viola Dana the Soilors Zane Grey

Kokeel Korn Karnival Set for Weekend in Coquille

Beginning Friday and Saturday in Coquille the Kokeel Korn Karnival will showcase agricultural dairy and poultry exhibits. Twenty nine mercantile booths will operate, with street sports a vaudeville show Friday night and corn husking contests and dances Saturday. Graham’s new dance hall offers modern dancing.

Graham Coquille

City Women Organize Free Dinners for Needy

Local volunteers plan to provide dinners to those in need with help from Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Donations and support across city offices and stores are coordinated for a midweek event.

Boy Scouts

Three Vendors Fined in Myrtle Point Action

A state agents’ investigation in Myrtle Point resulted in three vendors being fined. Lee Her ron was fined $200, Len Rouse $200, and Lloyd Jarvis $350 plus 30 days in jail.

Ae Home Ieee Myrtle Lee Herron Len Rouse Lloyd Jarvis

Raising Deer Near North Fork Man Plans Deer Farming

Al Bezosky of North Fork visited town Monday with a doe fawn he planned to take home from Bridge. He already has a buck fawn and intends to raise deer on his property as long as they stay put and do not wander off to mix with wild deer.

al Bezosky North Fork Bridge Mr. Bexzosky

Coos County Varmint Champion Uses Dogs in Hunt

Lloyd Jarvis, famed as Coos County’s premier varmint killer, treed a bobcat on Indian Prairie after a short chase. His winter routine includes daily success with his pack, widely noted in local hunting circles.

Lloyd Jarvis Coos County Indian Prairie Mr. Jarvis

Presbyterian and M E Church Services for December 7

Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. on The Power of the Gospel to Those Who Hear and 7:30 p.m. on Salvation and the Testimony of Christ. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. choir practice 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study. M E Church notes Sunday school 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. subject Loose Him and 7:30 p.m. continuation. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Rev. Omer Ideo pastor.

Presbyterian Church James McInniss M. BE Epworth League Omer Ideo, Pauter

Ford car breaks high gear record on Mt Wilson

A Ford car with Ruck gear lowers the Mt Wilson high gear record by three minutes 14 seconds, surpassing the Essex car set last month. The feat makes the Ford holder of three of California's toughest high gear records, including Mt Diablo and Falconer.

Ruckstell Mt. Wilson California

Oregon Game Commission Budget 1925 26 Shows Shortfall

The Oregon Game Commission projects expenditures of 787 210 for 1925 26, funded by hunting and fishing revenues of 745 120. Hatchery expansion includes three new facilities in Grant Tillamook and Linn counties plus five stocking stations and a new Umatilla game farm. A new educational director salary is set at 225 a month for two years, with Burghduff estimating 15 000 annually for educational and biological work.

Oregon Voter Oregon Gafee Commission State Budget Commission Essen Grant County Canyon Creek Tillamook Beaver Creek Roaring River Linn County Umatilla Game Commission State Commission Burghduff Eto

County budget lowers tax rate and outlines funds

The budget committee reports a total of 859 229 62 a reduction of 75 752 77 from last year s appropriations. General fund 482 824 40 road and sinking fund 364 280 emergency 12 125 22 schools 147 000 county agent 3 000 plus 2000 state and 600 federal funds health work 10 260 with 4260 county share. Road improvements total 58 300 including ferries Eastside Glasgow 10 000 each Bullards 8 300 Riverton 1 200 and various local roads listed.

National Department of Agriculture Health Service State Board of Health International Board of Health United States Department of Labor General Fund Eastside Glasgow Bullards Lakeside Kenteck Slough Sunset Bay Ferndele Red Hen Mullarte Seven Devils Eastside Ridge Powers-South Eastside Bridge Sunset Junction Pink Creek Road

Leaves From Rhubarb Plant Brought To Ameri can Office

In the east window of the American office leaves from a rhubarb plant measure 21 inches across and were brought in by A. L. Volkmar.

A. L. Volkmar

Presbyterian Bazaar At Woodman Hall Saturday

The Presbyterian Bazaar will be held in Woodman hall on Saturday December 12. Visitors are invited to view a luncheon sets and other Christmas gifts available for purchase.

Woodman Hall

Special Meetings At L. D. S. Church With Elder A. C. Martin

Sunday evening services begin at 7 30 at the L D S church and run for two or three weeks or longer. Elder A C Martin of Silverton will speak a plain forcible sermon based on conviction. The meetings aim to benefit the community and welcome all, rich or poor, even without good clothes. A A Baker pastor.

A. C. Martin Silverton Brother Martin U. S Canada A. A. Baker

Presbyterian program speakers to address Oregon church

Special service on Thursday evening December 4th features Dr. Thompson, synodical superintendent of the Presbyterian work in Oregon, speaking at 7 30 p m. Two additional speakers will help present the boards' work to the church. Come and hear these men.

Thompson Oregon Presbyterian Church

Pie Social at Schroeder’s Hall To Support School Piano

The Grammar school hosts a pie social next Tuesday December 9 at Schroeder's hall starting 7 30 p m. Proceeds will fund a piano for the school. Parents and high school pupils are invited. A popular ladies contest will be held. Ladies please bring pies.

Schroeder's iLadien Wi

Thanksgiving Dinner Celebrated by Graham Family

Mrs. Jennie Graham hosted Thanksgiving with all her descendants at a large gathering. Attendees included children William J. Graham E Dodge and Baker siblings, grandchildren Frank Southmayd Ella Bryant LeRoy Baker Austin Dodge William Baker, and great grandchildren Isabelle Edna Lewellen Charles Opal Filis. Hood River apple shipments to November 23 totaled 2 696 cars.

Jennie Graham John L. Vege William J. Graham E. Dodge EB. A. Baker John Lewellen E. A. Dodge JF. A. Baker Frank Southmayd Ella Bryant LeRoy L. Baker Austin G. Dodge William G. Baker Isabelle Bryant Edna Leglie Lewellen Charles Opal Filis Bessinseyd de George Hoffman Hood River Apple

Congress Opens Short Session with Committee Changes

The 68th Congress opened for the short session on Monday December 1 with 82 of 95 senators present and 368 of 435 representatives. The House set December 15 for services in memory of Woodrow Wilson. Changes included Johnson to Immigration, Lodge successor, Phipps to Education and Labor chair, and proposals to abolish land offices in Burns La Grande Oregon and Vancouver Yakima Walla Walla Waterville Washington.

Senate Cummins House Gillett Woodrow Wilson Senator Lodge Johnson Colt Senator Phipps Colorado Borah Education and Labor Congress Burns and la Grande Oregon Vancouver Yakima Walla Walla Waterville Washington

Woman's Club Meeting Nets Library Funds

The Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. E. C. Barker's home for a large turnout and a pleasant afternoon. The fundraising committee reported almost 350 dollars secured for new library books. The next gathering will be December 16 with location announced in the next issue.

Woman's Club E. C. Barker

Death of Elijah D. Myers in Myrtle Point Oregon

Elijah D. Myers born February 11, 1855 in Wautauga Tennessee died November 28 1924 at Myrtle Point Oregon aged 69 8 17. He joined the Baptist church young and married Mary L. Grindstaff in 1876. The family moved to Coos County in 1883 and settled at Lee in 1899. He suffered a stroke in 1917 and was a helpless invalid since. He leaves a widow and five children William Mrs Elizabeth Mast Joseph B Grover C and Walter L. Services were held at the Norway cemetery on November 30 with Rev Idso officiating and interment there.

Elijah D. Myers Wautauga Carter County Tennessee Myrtle Point Oregon Baptist Church Mary L. Grindstaff Coos County Lee William Elizabeth Mast Joseph B Grover C Walter L Norway Cemetery Idso Methodist Church

Christmas Vacation for School District No 41

School District No 41 announces a 10 day Christmas recess. Classes end Wednesday evening December 24 and resume Monday January 5 at Grememar school.

Grememar

New and Old Councils Meet in New City Hall

The new and old councils held their first meeting in the new City Hall amid about 40 spectators. Mayor Schroeder presented a Myrtle wood gavel and bowl made by Jake Strong, accepted with thanks. The entrance hall was dubbed the Chamber of Horrows but the slab with mayoral and council names was removed and billed $27.00 rejected. Mayor Dement took the oath. Fire Chief Schneider was reappointed. police chief appointment deferred. land lease for a dumping ground approved. city finances reported in good shape.

Schroeder Jake Strong Horrows F. A. Child Childs Dement Wren

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Welcome University Guests

Mrs H A Schroeder and Mrs C C Carter hosted a Thanksgiving dinner on Friday November 28 for University students. The Campus Tramps performed and were seated with the guests as the turkey and fixings arrived. Attendees included Mor Morrison Clark, Reg Stewart, Arthur Chase, Vern Falts, Joe Neal, Sam Greenwood, Sam Macintosh, Carter, Bud Hageerty, Elus Shull, and Elatan Schroeder.

H. A. Schroeder C. C. Carter Greal al Clark Wir Morrison Clark Reg Stewart Arther “Chase Vern Falts Joe Neal Sam Greenwood Sam Macintosh Ciurem 4 Carter Bud Hageerty Elus Shull Eltan Schroeder

Lane County Counts Tax Repeal Vote with Counting Error

The Lane County tally on the State Income Tax repeal shows a reported majority of 16 093 but an error of 3 319 reduces it to 12 744. Voters blame flawed counting and urge careful verification to prevent swings in close elections.

Lane County

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E. P. Ellingsen Coos Bay Coal & Lumber Company C. C. Howell KE. P. Ellingeem Pauwl Tensuabir Winpmty R E. Keitheux O. P. Smith Bay Park Pacific States Lumber Company A. H. Powers Esther A. Porter A. G. Porter H. E. Smith Boise J. F. Adkins Bert Hall Portlawn Peter Mehas Ges Goilas Powers Henry Sengstacken Company W. M. Williams Township Range Anna Jones J. B. Bedeee Elmer L. Wood Wm. Oleon Karsten Olson Idaho John McGinty S. M. ‘Warnock Azalea Park Yeseeph Cobb Chester Cross Western White Cedar Company John Whobeey Jane Morgan John Connelly Empire G. W. Kaufman Border & Bender's Additin Francia McCrary Alta Hatcher Firkin M. Shaw Agnes Kelly Yeatth St. Mersintiaha Tommy Wild Cat Bennie Naar Presbyterian Bazaar PIE GRTH New Hall
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