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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1924

Page

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Real estate transfers for the week in Coos county

The list records numerous transfers of property across Coos County including deeds from E. P. Ellingsen as sheriff to Henry and Nellie Wiebke, and to N. R. Zimmerman, George W. Rooke, Pearl Ellingsen, H. A. Williamson, Oregon Realty Company, and many others. Transactions span Coos Bay, Marshfield, Bandon, Coquille, and North Bend with prices ranging from 10 to 825 dollars and parcels often described by lot and block. The roster includes subdivisions like Coos Bay Plat A, West Bandon, Elliott additions, and Bennetts Beach, with notes on tract sizes and sale terms. The final line notes Orin Torrey’s estate administrator appointment for the heirs.

E. P. Ellingsen Coos County Henry W. Wiebke Nellie J. Wiebke N. R. Zimmerman Bandon Heights George W. Rooke East Marshfield Pearl A. Ellingsen Coos Bay Plate H. A. Williamson Oregon Realty Company, Inc Inc Coos Bay William F. Kennedy Paul May Elliott Coquille Clara Sether N. B. Johnson City of Notley Bandon Woodland Azalia Park James Forty L. L. Thomas Hattle BR. Thomas Marshfield Home Building Co Clement Annie Erdman Robert O. Gardner Estella M. Gardner Jas. N. Jacobsen Anna M. Jacobsen R. L. Perryman Michael W. Siglin Charlotte E. Siglin Victor Laivo Wilhelmina Laivo Dunham Preston P. Johnson Lucile Johnson P. L. Mayhew Edmonston Marshfield F. A. Barton J. S. Barton T. M. Devereaux H. A. Fish Ada E. Fish E. B. Fish Lelia M. Fish W. E. Best S. M. Galbraith Town of Bandon David A. Morgan Bridget Louise Morgan Edith Galbraith West Bandon J. H. Jones Anna Jones Elizabeth Davenport John DeCosta, Jr George H. Chaney Myrtle Point Mill and Lumber Company Nwik Nashburg Land Company G. von Balsen Nashburg Archdiocese of Oregon City Dan E. Melony Helen M. Maloney E. B. Dean Carrie M. Corey R. H. Corey Bank of Southwestern Oregon Western Perham Park Urha Lundberg Emil Gabrielson Bunker Hill Milton Albert Peterson J- S. Lorsung Peter Loraung Baldwin Corporation Walter J. Holland Township Range Swaine Peterson Annie Peterson Charles Cavanaugh North Bend Charleston Bay Company Herman Powell Charleston Ethel C. Miller A. E. Miller C. L. McCready Hattie McCready John F. Johnson Dora Cox Johnson E. W. Gregg Cléta D. Gregg A. O. Walker Jace Manesus George A. Martin Orin '8 Torrey Guy C., Erres Poychia Torrey

Coquille Hotel Opens After Baxter House Fire

The Coquille hotel opened Tuesday night with two banquets at 5 30 and 9 p m A crowd attended to see and hear the new facility The city has struggled since the Baxter house fire but now offers ample rooms for guests rejoicing with the sister city over the new hotel

Coquille Baxter House

Coos and Curry Fair Dates Set for Sept 8 12

The North Pacific Fair Association in Seattle announced Coos and Curry County Fair dates for the week of September 8 to 12. Also listed are Linn County Albany fair September 15 to 20 and State Fair Salem September 22 to 27. K H Hansen, secretary, expected home Friday. The stockholders meet February 7 at I C OFP hall to elect directors and act on business. The association aims for a bigger, better fair with larger exhibits and a stronger racing program.

North Pacific Fair Association Seattle Coos

Two Local Recruits Enlist at Coquille Army Station

Lloyd Hidlson of Powers and Charles H Tilton of Marshfield enlisted in the army at Coquille last week. They are now at Vancouver Barracks Washington awaiting deployment to the First Cavalry. Tealepeea Oeiley, in the air service flying school at Fort Houston, Texas, is pleased with his education in the chosen line.

Lloyd Hidlson Powers Marshfield Coquille Vancouver Barracks Washington First Cavalry Moangee Omnton

Financial plan for Coos County road bonds and bridges

Coos County discusses refinancing three bond issues from 1916 1921 and 1922 to support state highway completion. Proposes paying off or refunding 275000 now due and delaying new payments after 1930 with full payoff by 1949. Notes looming state obligations 27948 and projects awaiting funds including Coquille Bandon gravelling 95009 Glasgow Douglas line 80000 and Coquille Myrtle Point 45000 plus a proposed Isthmus Inlet bridge about 75000 to replace aging ferry and slips.

Coos County State Highway Department Myrtle Point-Douglas Co Waynes Larson Coquille - Bandon Glasgow-Douglas Co Coquille-Myrtle Point Isthmus Inlet Eastside Coos

County Court Moves to Float New Bond Issue to Complete State Road

In a letter the County Court argues for a new bond issue of 225 788 dollars to fund road work and secure state funds. They note 100 000 dollars from Forestry and Roads toward Hauser to Douglas County line and warn of 28 000 owed to the State Highway Department with 95 000 more looming after the Bandon road, advocating timing to finish the state road program and shift maintenance to the state.

Forestry Department Department of Roads Hauser Douglas County State Highway Department Bandon

Local Basketball Standings and Scores Recounted

Standings show Coquille 3 0 100.0 and North Bend 3 0 100.0, with Marshfield 3 2 64. Arago 2 2 50.0, Myrtle Point 2 2 50.0, Bandon 1 2 33.3, Powers 1 2 33.3, Coos River 6 65 00.0. Last week altered scores moving Myrtle Point up while Arago, Bandon, Powers slipped. Myrtle Point girls won 41 to 37 in a tighter contest.

Jo ‘Coquille North Bend Marshfield Arigo Myrtle Point Bandon Coos River Chages Arago Powers Sable Spiess

Union High Pictures Coming to Town this February

Alfred Powers plans to visit the week of February 11 to 16 to present slides of union highs across the state and discuss the feasibility of the plans. Residents are urged to hear him and view the pictures during his stay.

Alfred Powers Mr. Powers

Patrons Hold Annual Sugarloaf Creamery Meeting

The Sugarloaf Creamery patrons held their annual meeting last Saturday at the creamery. Reports covered Oct 1 1922 to Oct 1 1928 and the board election. Briton highlighted county dairy development with 1,889,702 pounds milk, 200,580 pounds cheese, and $49,000 revenue. Directors listed: Henry Strong president, Jesse Clinton, H F Tedson secretary.

Henry Strong Jesse Clinton H. F. Tedson

District Attorney Fisher Elected President of State DAs

Ben S. Fisher was elected president of the State District Attorneys association at its Portland meeting. He previously held the secretary treasurer post. other officers named are John Carson of Salem as vice president and Joe Helgerson of Dallas as secretary treasurer. The Portland to Marquam Hill road project seeks 50 200 dollars for county hospital improvements.

Ben S. Fisher State District Attorneys Association Portland Fisher John Carson Salem Joe Helgerson Dallas Marquam Hill New County Hospital

Building a New Phone Line to Roseburg

Pacific Telephone and Telegraph plans a long distance line from Roseburg to Myrtle Point to support growth in southern Oregon. The project includes pole construction along nearly the full route, save a four mile stretch west of Camas Valley. J A Crawford leads the effort, while Helen Way Crawford accompanies him at Rivers Edge Lodge near Remote.

Roseburg Myrtle Point Oregon Territory Camas Valley J. A. Crawford Pacific Telephone Telegraph Company Mrs. Crawford Rivers Edge Lodge Remote

Burglar Strikes J D Cistens Pool Hall in Wales La

Burglar entered through a rear window Tuesday night at the J D Cistens pool hall in Wales La and took $6.06 plus $7.00 in change and a pocket knife. The next morning clues from owner Mr Clintom suggested possible arrest if sufficient evidence is found.

J. D. Cisten Clintom

Election Bards Selected for 1924 in County Precincts

The County Court appoints judges and clerks of election boards for 1924 across multiple precincts. Listings include No 3 Der No 33 Lee with Chairman D B R Lewis and clerks, No 36 Powers with Chairman Mary V Zimmerman and staff, No 52 Feet Mile chaired by C T Bummenrother, and additional precincts 53 Catching Creek 54 Myrtle Point North 55 Myrtle Point South 56 Broadbent 57 Enchanted 58 Rowland First Board and Second Board with corresponding chairs, judges, and clerks.

Ceart Seversl Dera Mary V. Zimmerman W. H. Zaber Jessie E. Davis Wave E. Townsend Ida Mathews Annie Schroeder R. M. Bunn Pearl Hampton Dora Schroeder Cc. T. Bummenrother J. F. Alumbaugh T. H. Shaw Nettie M. Adams Alex Turner Catching Creek Tho Mabel Barklow Ivy N. Pemberton Myrtle Point Belva A. Robertson Enchanted Joseph L. Laird

P T A Meeting Reviews High School Space Needs

The P T A at Woodman hall discussed district realignment for high school property, noting legal missteps and space shortages. Professor Spiess explained class size limits and room constraints while Mrs. Barkiw reported on hot lunch committee turnout. The sixth grade won an attendance plant award with Mrs. Ray as teacher.

Parent- Teachers Association Woodman Hall Geipsifte Spiess Nosler Ray

Mrs. Fred Lattrell Buys Al Baker Residence

Mrs. Fred Lattrell purchased the Al Baker residence on Fourth Street this week from Mrs. Jennie Graham through the E. P. Adams real estate agency.

Fred Lattrell al Baker Fourth Street Jennie Graham E. P. Adams Real Estate Agency

Mass Meeting At Church On A. A. Baker Condition

A mass meeting is set for Tuesday evening February 5 at the Church of the Brethren to discuss improving conditions of the A. A. Baker.

Church of the Brethren A. A. Baker

Star Chapter Card Party at Masonic Hall

Eastern Stars members and friends gathered at the Masonic hall for a card party on Thursday night. Mrs Perkins and Mr Tedson won prizes, with consolation prizes also awarded. light refreshments followed a delightful evening.

Masonic Hall Perkins Tedson

Pearce Garage Opens With Dance In Myrtle Point

Myrtle Point fire department opened the Pearce garage Saturday evening hosting a grand dance. Over 100 tickets sold plus spectator admissions. Bowers orchestra provided music and the piano was loaned by Schneider Music Co.

Myrtle Point Pearce Bowers Orchestra Schneider Music Co

Knowles Seeks Supreme Court Seat in Republican Ticket

J W Knowles has practiced law in La Grande for twenty years and served nearly fifteen years as circuit judge of Union and Wallowa counties. On the upcoming election he appears on the Republican ballot for supreme court judge. He was admitted to the bar in 1888 at Eldorado Kansas and moved west with Horace Greeley’s guidance.

J. W. Knowles la Grande Union Wallowa Knowles Supreme Court Eldorado Kansas Horace Greely

Ducks and Fish Feed After Season Close

Duck season end saw H A Schroeder E J Schneider C W Gayne Dr J B R Bunch J M Bledsoe and Barton Stemmler pool ducks for a big supper at the Schroeder home with 14 diners. After the meal the group played cards. Some Myrtle Point fishermen shared an early catch for a fish dinner at E J Schneider’s home.

H. A. Schroeder E. J. Schneider C. W. Gayne J. BR. Bunch J. M. Bledsoe Barton Stemmler Schroeder Myrtle Point

Graven Gravel Improves Fifth Street Parking Area

Dal King of the Sugar Bowl Confectionery has laid river gravel along the Fifth street parking, replacing a mud hole that plagued customers all winter. The improvement eliminates mud between the sidewalk and curb and keeps the area serviceable for shoppers who pass daily.

Dal King Sugar Bowl Fifth Street Cal

Musical Evening by Mrs Clarke Pupils

Mrs O H Clarke hosted a musical at her home Saturday with about 50 parents in attendance and around 26 pupils performing. An 8 hand piece on two pianos featured Mrs Pearle Sykes and Elsie Moller at one piano, Vera Johnston and Genevieve Clarke at the other, followed by games and refreshments.

O. H. Clarke Pearle Sykes Elsie Moller Vera Johnston Genevieve Clarke

Myrtle Pointer’s Abroad Recital Open To University Crowd

Myrtle pointers abroad Vada Davis of Myrtle Pub performed Etude Mignonne by Fdutd Schutt at a student recital in the university music building. Mr and Mrs William Turundsy spent the weekend in Eugene visiting relatives. Miss Mabel Lundy returned to work at Eugene hospital after two weeks illness. Salem-Oregon Pulp and Paper Co plans a $20 000 addition.

Vada Davis Myrtle Pub Fdutd Schutt William Turundsy Eugene Lundy Jo R. Joe Mabel Audrey Mabel Lundy Eugene Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Circuit Court Coquille Hotel Coos Road Capone State Union HI Pictures Wales Lee D. BR. Lewis W. H. Harman W. H. Hervey Maud Mast Clara Young First Benjamin Gant John Hetherington Mabel Gant Irene Conger Enma Harrington Sad Bead M. P. Sunmerlin Ida A. Levine Mary G. LaClair A. R. Lavine C. A. Lee MASS THE Star Card Party Myrtle Point Fire Department Myrtle Pulp & Paper Co
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