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Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1924

Page

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Real Estate Transfers For The Week In Coos County

A summary of property dealings includes numerous transfers in Coos County. Names include Chas Kaufman and Bros to Frank Mascus. Dan B. Johnson to Jessie Samworth and Elsworth Bamworth. Harold G. Warn and Rena Warn to Martin Schuh. Anna Jacobsen to J N Jacobsen. E P Ellingsen sheriff to W A Beaman. and others with parcels in Marshfield Coos Bay Mil Grove and Sesayvale. Also listed are marriage licenses and corporate filings for Coco Bay Steam Laundry Co Fournier Bros Coquille Motor Co and related notices and warrant call.

Chas. Kaufman & Bros Frank Mascus North Bend Dan B. Johnson Jessie Samworth Elsworth Bamworth Township Harold G. Warn Rena .Warn Martin Schuh Ocean View North Bend Anna Jacobsen J. N. Jaobsen Rink Creek Coquille River E. P. Ellingsen Coos County W. A. Beaman Marshfield Philip Gathardt T. M. Devereaux Pacific States Lumber Company J. H. Hill Sesayvale George Giddings Virginia E. Giddings Nellie M Scott Erie Myrtle E. Bennett Mil- D Railroad Additin Marulefield Oregon Realty Company Yarbrough Coos Bay Portland Eugqne & Coos Bay Land Company To & P. Thygeson Sand “Aggie Thygeson Nashburg MarebSeld Augusta Miller E._B. Miller Albert K. Taytor Sunest Banden ‘Beach Allen O. Haas John. Wiliams L. L. Hazelton Birdie M. Hazelton J. L. Barker Percy Peet Mildred Peet John Jokerinto Ida Jokerinto East Marshfield Coco Bay Steam Laundry Co Fournier Bros George, Henry Jacob Fournier Coquille Motor Company C. A. Bear Oscar Galovaen M. M. Clapshaw Norman E. Johnson Selma A. Gulverson H. V. Whitney Emmerson Marion Whitney

The Hub to Open New Store in Coquille

The Hub Clothing and Shoe Co. plans a Coquille store run by W. C. and H. M. Fensler joining Myrtle Point and Powers. They have reached an agreement with Odd Fellows trustees to take over the former Furman’s Pharmacy space and aim to open around the month’s start.

Hub W. C H. M. Fensler Coquille Myrtle Point Powers the Odd Fellows Fhurman’s Pharmacy Hub Clothing & Shoe Co

Birth announcement for Joe Gibson’s daughter

To Mr and Mrs Joe Gibson a daughter was born on Tuesday January 22 19M in a formal birth notice from the local paper.

Joe Gibson

Pearce donates new garage for Saturday town dance

L H Pearce the Tradys dealer offers use of his completed garage for a Saturday evening dance to benefit firemen. The spacious new hall will host the town event with ample room for attendees and to raise funds for the firemen.

L. H. Pearce Tradys Gasdapeace

Open Letter from Peter Krogseng on Minnesota to Coos County

Peter Krogseng writes from Saum Beltrami Co Minnesota describing extreme cold of 44 degrees below and 24 below today. He asks about land for farming cutover lands for Norwegians and potential prices and terms and invites information for a Norwegian settlement.

Saum Beltrami, Co Minn Coos County Peter Krogseng

Metropole Orchestra Announces Return Engagement Friday

The Metropole Orchestra, which delighted patrons at M. W. A. hall last Friday, will perform a return engagement on Friday night February 1. Lovers of good music will be pleased by the program.

Metropole Orchestra Metropole Joxs. Orchestra M. W. A. Hall

High school funding and overcrowding in Myrtle Point

The Myrtle Point district cannot house both city and country students in a new building. It may bond for only $19,000 more, insufficient for expansion. Outside districts must help finance a suitable structure to educate all children, ensuring a full high school education.

Myrtle’ Point Myrtle Point

Lycurgus R Woodward Obituary In Arago

Lycurgus R Woodward died at his Arago home on January 23 1924 aged 68. He was born July 27 1860 in Ontario Canada and was a retired minister turned farmer for 16 years. He leaves widow Edith and 10 children including Lucille McGee Lenna Curry Helen Gillispie Rachel Rath Edith, W T Lawrence Wayne and a brother Morricon Woodward. Services were at the Methodist church at 1 30 this afternoon with Rev Omer Idso officiating and burial in Norway cemetery.

Lycurgus Ridley Woodward Lycurgens R. Woodward Arago Mr. Woodward Ontario Canada Edith Woodward Lucille McGee Alberta Lenna Curry Helen Gillispie Rachel Rath Evidence W. T Lawrence Wayne Marshfield Morricon -Woodward San Jose California Methodist Church Omer Idso Norway

Royal Neighbors Install Officers In Formal Ceremony

The Royal Neighbors and their officers were installed for the coming year in a detailed ceremony. Key roles filled include Oracle Amy Seidkin, Vice Oracle Laura Schroeder, and Recorder Mollie Schriefer, with many other officers named and sworn in during the event.

Lee Ray Ease Orkne Sarah Hermann Oracle Amy Seidkin Laura Schroeder Birdie Hazelton Fire Recorder Mollie Schriefer Eva Hazelwood Inner Sentinel Nellie Mast Outer Sentinel Anns Clinton Marshall Amy Tripp Mebel Martin Sarah’ Mast Endurance Rowena Snyder W. L. Pemberton Vesta Davis Martin W. E. Fite Venerable Council Ralph Sigsby L. W. Miller A. A. Schriefer

Myrtle Point school trims schedule for new class

Freshmen from districts outside Myrtle Point have three subject limits and half day attendance while Myrtle Grammar adds a required new class under law. Proposed remedy suggests starting two classes and hiring a new teacher to handle increased load.

Myrtle Point Myrtle Grammar School

Woman's Club Plans Biweekly Meetings at Homes

A-Wide awake Woman's Club session at M W A hall set winter meet schedule with meetings twice monthly at members' homes. The February 5 gathering will host president Mrs Bunch with topics on Americanization and Current Events. A public event to honor the state president is planned for March 6, and all town women are urged to reserve the date.

Woman’s Club M.W.A. Hall Bunch

Special Music at Methodiat Church by Coos Quartet

On Sunday morning January 27 the best quartet in Coos county will give several selections at the Methodiat church. Lovers of good music are invited to hear it.

Coos County Methodiat Church

Myrtle Point Mass Meeting Urges Strong City Law Enforcement

Citizens hear Rev. Baker urge public support for enforcing laws in Myrtle Point. The new marshal vows to fulfill duties with full cooperation from law abiding residents while acknowledging the city’s size requires aid. Discussion covers street cleaning, Yards, and better streets amid calls for reform. Dr. H. D. Clarke attends.

Myrtle Point Baker Abraham Lincoln George Washington Christ Jerusalem H. D. Clarke

Time limit for ducks ends January 25 in Oregon

Ducks shot on or before January 15, the season’s close in Oregon, cannot be legally kept after January 25. The rule tightens compliance and links the deadline to the end of the season.

Oregon

Anniversary Observed for Mrs Guerin on 70th Birthday

A surprise at the home of Mrs. Max Dement honored Mrs. C A Guerin on her seventieth birthday. Guests included Mrs W Lang Mrs Richards Mrs Roy Gerrett Mrs R W Davidson and many others enjoying phonograph selections and refreshments.

Max Dement C. A. Guerin W. Lang Richards Roy Gerrett R W. Davidson Hannah Cornea Lowien Prey Cordelia

Myrtle Point Boys Lose to Coquille in League Play

Coquille high defeated Myrtle Point high on the focal floor, keeping Coquille and North Bend 1st in the standings. Coquille leads with three wins to North Bend's two, while Myrtle Point lineup featured Carver Gant Mast Keltner and Baynes as forwards and center.

Myrtle Point Aragon Ey Bandon Coos River Coquille Marshfield North Bend Powers Coquille High Myrtle Point High Carver Gant Mast Keltner Baynes

Log Drive Down the Middle Fork of the Coquille

A log drive last Saturday moved 18,000 mostly cedar logs down the Middle Fork of the Coquille to Sugarloaf and then to lower river booms. Loggers praised the scene as one of the prettiest sights they have witnessed and noted its cinematic potential.

Coquille

P T A Meeting Urges Discussion On Union High

The Parent Teachers Association will meet Tuesday January 29 at Modern Woodman hall. The session will cover Union High and explain the school crowding and the need to cut subjects. Attendees may ask questions to understand the issue before the upcoming vote.

Parent Teachers Association Woodman Hall Union High

County papers lone bidders for county court news bids

Only the News and the Times bid for publishing the county court news as official papers. The American will continue to carry the county court news for its readers.

County Court News The News the Times American Ita

Pacific line accident halts mail through tunnel No 15

Freight car logs fell apart in tunnel 15 near Camaru last Friday. Reports say two carloads of logs damaged supports due to surrounding waters. Detours and mail delays impossible. residents awaited the first through train to Roseburg then received mail and daily papers brought back by the official on Saturday and Sunday.

Feathers Pacific Camaru Roseburg Sauday

Myrple Point Pointers At School

Clarence Carter played center for a time as Oregon Fresh-Jefferson High met in a game at score B1 to 22 in favor of Oregon.

Myrple Clarence Carter Oregon Fresh-Jefferson Oregon

Myrtle Point Hosts First Boy Scout Meeting

Mayer H A Schroeder opened a Myrtle Point gathering praising youth organizations. Dr. spoke on present times and boyhood, urging support for a local Boy Scout troupe. Nosler urged breeding stock and farm interests, while Rev Idso urged citizenship and recruitment forms. A committee was appointed to work with Scout Master Idso and raise funds.

Mayer H. A. Schroeder Chsipag Oer Peengiecaerrre Boy Scouts Myrtle Point Nosler Mr. Idso Dr. Clarke Wm. Lundy E. J. Schneider Idso

Death of Harland Baker at Fox Ridge

Harland Baker ten years old and son of Mr and Mrs Mack Baker of Fox Ridge died Wednesday January 23 1924. Funeral services will be held at Fox Ridge Friday January 25. The piece reflects on the loss and the idea of youth taken to spend eternity with the Father.

Harland Baker Mack Baker Fox Ridge

Grange Meeting Discusses Orange Matters at I O O F Hall

A special grange gathering at the I O O F hall on Tuesday included A C Miller of Corvallis who aided in discussing local orange matters. The forenoon featured helpful talks and a customary grange dinner followed by an afternoon session.

I. O. O. F. Hall A. C. Miller Corvallis

1924 Jury List for Coos County Court Venire

Miss Inez Baneh county clerk completes the 1924 circuit court venire for Coos County. The roster lists jurors by occupation and town including Archibald C. C. manager Mountain States Power Co. and numerous residents from Bandon Marshfield Coquille North Bend and Powers. The document continues on page 2.

Inez Baneh Coox County Archibald C. C Coquille Mountain States Power Co Alpine William T Riverton Adams James Bardon Bandon Harold Powers Albee Mary Myrtle Point Milton R Adelsperger A. E Atchison Walter Marshfield Allen J. 4 North Bend Ballard Carpenter Boone Archie Trainman Bower Frank Estella Bosk H. E Brand Irene Busterud Bugge Olga Bogard Gustave Farmer Bunch Georgia Dora Bennett Josie Mc C Seweler Myrtle Baines W._W Bolden Ira Bosserman W. E Belloni Henry P Battey Geo. N Belle Ford Blanchard Bessie S Beattie J. C Coog River Bertram F. W Harshfield Bromberger Morris D Butler Harry G Blanc L. A Bushbee Herbert A Barber Brown Forbes Burke Michael Meter Berg John E Brant Nellie Brainard Isabelle Brewer J. M Burmester Maud Byler Laura Collier Powers Crawford Ben Carlson Clyde Logger Prosper Clausen H. P

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