23 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
1
Flooding hits Coquille Myrtle Point and Powers with heavy rains. Roads eroded and residents assess damage as emergency crews respond to rising waters. Local officials warn of continuing showers and potential evacuations if conditions worsen.
In four years worst flood tops Coquille river valley above Bandon causing two feet water on tracks and trains halted between Coquille and Powers. Floods disrupt lines and power, with Henry Barklow nearly drowning after crossing in a raft and rescued by cousins. river boats move救, water praised for duck health.
George G. Miller dies at Wedderburn rural hospital after eleven days post amputation for gangrene. His wife is critically ill with pneumonia while four children mourn. The report notes delayed treatment worsened his condition and laments the wife’s health, with family sympathy expressed. Myrtle Point sees crowds as Powers travelers clear flood blocked trains.
Miss Kath Teen Marsters hosted the Senior class birthday party with games and a birth cake fortune cut. Freshman officers were elected with Mabel Lundy as president and Kenneth Cutler as vice president. remaining posts filled later. Several students were absent or ill, while the Seniors take over classes during Mr. Barnhart's absence. high water disrupted train service and W. K. Wiseman from Powers visited.
Brief items include Dr Pemberton hospital cases Bertha Fox and Emer Shull. repairs after high winds. hotel staff injury at Hotel Guerin. track work by the work train after heavy rains. Port of Coquille River meeting with American designated as official publication. Frank Tomlinson recovering from appendectomy. theatre delays and studio ads. Alaska service member Guerin visiting Marshfield. community reports from Myrtle Point flood rumors. camp supply runs from Powers. rock slide near tunnel and train clearance plans.
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