29 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
Canneryman A C Chase reports Willamette valley fruit damage from cold will limit supply and push berry prices up. Loganberries may reach about 12 cents per logan. evergreen and longanberry crops were killed, urging readiness to harvest hundreds of acres. Chase plans cannery expansion to process all incoming fruit.
Peter W. Culver of Langlois is appointed executor of the estate of S. J. Culver, recently deceased, with property value around $16,000. Other heirs include Sarahee Culver the widow, James R. Culver, P. W. Culver, Geo. W. Culver, Polly M. Bellows, Phoebe R. Culver, Howard S. Culver, Annie L. Kennicutt, and R L. Hilderbrand. A separate petition by J. J. Stanley seeks administration of Stewart J. Miller’s estate, valued at $18,800 real property and $2,000 personal. heirs are John W., Albert B., Ray Fred Miller, and Annie P. Rooney.
The circuit court saw several new cases last week including Estella Johnson versus Harry P Johnson for divorce and Frank Lapp versus Eva Lapp for divorce. Foreclosure and tax lien actions include M Dimmick versus Bennett Trust Co and Coos County versus O T Ellis et al.
The column notes L. H. Pearce receiving another load of Dodges amid scarce supply, Hemstitching offered at Standard Prices, and busy local life. It cites the First Coos County Automobile Show March 4–6, a basketball game and Legion dance, plus various residents moving, visiting, or planning ventures in Coquille Oregon.
A large turnout is anticipated for Monday night at Unique Theatre as the community discusses organized commercial efforts. Leaders urge everyone to attend and support a vigorous program, inviting women to participate to boost city-wide engagement.
Be It Resolved by the Common Council of Myrtle Point Oregon that Councilman Charles Harrington resigns due to ill health. The council notes a lost able member and extends best wishes for his speedy recovery and possible future service. Proposed by Henry A. Schroeder J. S. Whitaker.
At a Myrtle Point meeting directors W C Cutler Theo Clinton Leslie Trizy Wm Bell Frank Willard and W E Myers were chosen. The group set testing fees at 20 dollars for the first ten cows and 150 dollars per cow annually. Over 1200 cows already signed up and two testers will be hired next year. A Dairymen Dance and Dainty Lunches at King's Confectionery to benefit the association were planned.
The American Legion team visiting Reedsport suffered a 20 to 12 defeat on a slick floor with weight advantage on the home side. The Oaks pavilion hosts a return match next Saturday as locals expect another strong turnout and a win for their squad.
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