Real Estate Transfers for Week In Coos County
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds from P A Decker to Pacific States Lumber Co. to W H Pearce City Treasurer to City of Bandon, plus multiple parcel trades in Bandon Coos Bay Marshfield and surrounding areas. Court actions note divorce suits and four divorces granted, with a marriage license roundup including Marshfield Powers Myrtle Point Coquille and Prosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Decker
Pacific States Lumber Co
W. H. Pearce
City of Bandon
Woodland
Bandon
Mary L
Henry Witschey
Cynthia A. T. Higley
Beaver Slough
R.T. Newton
Frank W. Burgess
Local Marriage and Residence Listings Include North Bend and Marshfield
A compiled list noting individuals from North Bend Marshfield Bandon Powers Empire and Aberdeen Washington detailing names and spouses or residence. The entries mention Seagle Maud FE Lammey John T Gaffney Josephine P Gatter Charley Murphey Betty MacQueen Beldon Harrison Margaret Furnish Marion Moorer Edna Ocergal Milford Hall Mae Murdock Gale Croy Etta Otto Leo Coon Hazel Otto Fred Colaman Edith Sandquist John E Backman Malinda Anderson Delbert Lee Lea Mack across multiple towns.
County Buys Gravel For County Needs
The County Court purchased several acres on the south fork of the Coquille river known as the W. H. Harris place for 7000 dollars near the railroad. The site includes two good gravel beds, ensuring an ample supply as gravel grows scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille River
W. H. Harris
Bandon Breezes With Regional Guests And Local Events
Local items note visits by R L Felsheim and H J McCairmoid to Portland and back with stories for the Portland Press Club. Marshfield defeated Bandon 12 to 10 in a recent game here. Numerous residents from North Bend, Myrtle Point, Salem and Dallas are recorded visiting or traveling, with multiple weekend gatherings and hotel stays in the area.
Marshfield and Coquille Social Notes Fill Week
J L Holycross visited Marshfield on Saturday. Ed McKeon drove to Marshfield. Mr and Mrs George Gilman visited North Bend. William Rich and family visited Washougal to see daughters A N Gould and W C Chase. They camped with relatives near Roseburg between Roseburg and Myrtle Point. Helen Sherwood visited Marshfield for the Fourth. A L Foster returned from two weeks at Keiser hospital. Cliff Perkins visited Marshfield. L A Liljevist and family guest at A J Sherwood home planning time at Brewater camp. J P Byers John Ross and L W Apperman were Marshfield visitors. We won 5 to 1 against North Bend at their grounds. Mrs Ben Lawrence of Indianapolis visiting J S Lawrence home. Dorothy Orcutt from Roseburg visiting C Lyle Nosler. J B E Norton visited Marshfield on Tuesday. Robert Ross leaves to join Sousa's band. Mrs Ida Patterson of Marshfield visiting. Roy Nell and spouse were Marshfield business visitors. Mrs R A Wernich sold cottage to John Arnold. J G Molineaux guest at Chandler in Marshfield. Guering guests from Coquille include J D Yarbrough M R Gilder A S Gilder Mr Boyson C Carson and Slade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Holycross
Marshfield
Ed. McKeon
George Gilman
North Bend
William Rich
Washougal
Washington
A. N. Gould
W. C. Chase
Roseburg
Myrtle Point
Helen Sherwood
A. L. Foster
Keiser Hospital
Cliff Perkins
L. A. Liljevist
A. J .Sherwood
Mr. Sherwood
Brewater
J. P. Byers
John Ross
L. W. Apperman
Ben Lawrence
Indianapolis
J. S. Lawrence
Dorothy Orcutt
C. Lyle Nosler
J. BE. Norton
Robert Ross
John
Sousa
Ida Patterson
Roy Nell
R. A. Wernich
John Arnold
J. G. Molineaux
Chandler
Guering
Coquille
J. D. Yarbrough
M. R. Gilder
A. OS. Gilder
Mr. Boyson
C. Carson and
Slade
Short History of Finger Printing From 1823 to 1897
The article traces finger print development from Purkinje’s 1823 study through Herschel’s Bengal use in 1858 to the British adoption in 1897. It notes Galton’s 1894 review, the shift from anthropometric to fingerprint records in India and England, and expands on civil and commercial uses including banks and police. It highlights potential benefits for illiterate depositors and runaway youths, with social impact emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purkinje
Breslau
William Herschel
Indian Civil Service
Herschel
Sir Herschel
Sir Herscel
Jal Bey
B. BR. Heary
Francis Galton
Strahan
R. E
Surveyor-General of India
A. Pedler
Bengal Meteorological Department
Government of India
Bengal
British India
Bombay
Madras
Punjab
United Provinces
Burmah
Central Provinces
India
England
Chicago
Army
Navy
United States
Washington
Materoy Belp
Case Settled Between Editors in Portland Court
The editor informs readers that a suit filed against the former editor of the American has been settled out of court. Final papers were approved this week, and the case dismissed in Portland court on satisfactory terms. Credit to attorney Claud Giles and Ira W. Carr of Portland for handling the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Portland
Claud Giles
Ira W. Car
Chautauqua Series Ends with Strong Attendance and Praise
The Chautauqua season closed with hearty applause and favorable early verdicts from attendees. Lecturers and entertainers drew large crowds and a 50 50 contract for next year was signed, with flowers and decor by Mr. and Mrs. Lang praised.
Entertaining Week of Performances Delights City Audience
A lively schedule featured Oceanic Quintet, Lombard entertainers, and Lunar Circus drawing crowds with varied acts. Dr Henry Gaines Hawn lectured on The Soul of Things, Norman V Pearce discussed travel in Australia, and Garner Jubilee Singers closed with folk and operatic numbers delighting all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombard
Mr. Lombard
Miss McCoy
Henry Gaines Hawn
Elocution
Australia
Norman V. Pearce
Halifax
Garner Jubilee Singers
Health notes on typhoid scarlet fever pink eye and checks
Health notes report one new typhoid case along the upper Coquille River despite vaccination. Three scarlet fever cases at Myrtle Point and a light scarlet fever case at Myrtle Creek prompt isolation advice. Severe pink eye and a warning about whooping cough follow, with emphasis on hygiene and treatment. Health week urges everyone to a birthday physical by their family physician per Henry W. Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Creek
Henry W. Irwin
Mrs Clinton Carman Returns Home After Serious Operation
Mrs Clinton Carman who had a very serious operation at Pemberton hospital weeks ago came home Sunday. Mr A B Hermann and family and Mr and Mrs John Neal joined the Carman family to celebrate the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Carman
Pemberton Hospital
A. B. Hermann
John Neal
Carman
Gods and Curry County Fair Board Meeting Notes
The Cops and Curry County Fair board held its regular meeting last Tuesday evening. J. Whitaker resigned and J. M. Bledsoe was elected to fill the term. A contract with a carnival company on the North Pacific Raceway circuit was signed. Premium lists are available from secretary K. H. Hansen at the Farmers Store. Exhibitors should read the three class rules. a full program will be released to the press next week. Farmers urged to gather grains and grasses for exhibits as they ripen. The fair aims to be bigger and better in Coos and Curry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Bluesoma
Robi. Redell
Sigrid Aronson
Tn Prineville
Libby
Montena
Myrtle Point
O. H. Clarke
Chatauqua
Patton Brothers
Portland
Lowell Patton
Lewis Concert Company
Sam Lewis
Neil Adams
Norman Allen Imrie
America
Great Britain
England
Cook
Church
D. Pirie Beyea
Cops and
Curry County Fair
J. 8. Whittaker
J. M. Bledsoe
Carnival
K. H. Hansen
Fair Board
Coos
Curry
Two Day Trap Shoot Set During Cops and Curry Fair
The Myrtle Point Rod and Gun Club plans a two day trap shoot at the Cops and Curry Courty Fair on September 5 and 6. Final events and prize money will be announced as they are worked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Rod and Gun Club
Prises
Old Gun Receives Historic Cap and Ball Rifle
Old time pistol from a friend at Mahe arrives with cap and ball double barrel design. Described as a relic likely carried in conflicts with native tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Hauling
Grange Meeting At O OF Hall Sees McKinley Grange Visit
The Myrtle Grange will meet Saturday, the 14th, at IL O O F hall. They expect the Mc Kinley Grange to attend. All members urged to be present as important business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grange
IL O. O. F. Hall
McKinley Grange
Reform Needed in Rural Schools to Boost Education
University of Oregon reports reform in rural districts is essential to raise public schooling. Fresno superintendent William J. Cooper argues urban and rural gaps in terms of months of schooling and facilities, noting higher illiteracy and lower opportunities in rural areas. He cites Kentucky data and compares city versus country figures, stressing democracy and citizenship in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Oye
William J. Cooper
Fresno
Cal
Cooper
Kentucky
Catec
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Circuit Court
Elizabeth Oman
P. W. McPherson
Albert Larson
Odd Fellows Cem. Corporation
Adolfina Nygren
Sunset Cemetery
J. BR
Bhook
Cheater Snow
Gladys Gotter
Hal Brutteman
M. J. Zeek
A. W. Johnson
J. L. Stevens
Rose E. Arrington
E. M
Eeeeee Richardson
West Bunker Hill
Flora Tolin
C. T. Skeels
Fred C. Weaver
A. Floyd Coffelt
Perham Park
Thomas Baines Et al
H. M. Ross
Alice C. A. Yates
Vesta Agnew
W. E. Campbell
Lawrence E. Campbell
Southern Oregon Co
E. M. Wilson
Ralph Cox
O. W. Kibbey
H. P. Snyder
Nick Johnson
Sarah Wickham
Elliotts
Mary F. Rohm
Wiliam E. Steward
Riverton
Ella Smith
Powers
Enos Smith
Rusa Investment Company
Norton & Campbell
W. L. Norton
J. N. Campbell
Kendall
Esther Morris
Thomas Morris
Josephine Terry
Frank Terry
Josephine Tanner
Francis Clark
William Clark
Emil Matson
Mabel K Matson
Chas
Brodrick
Grace Eade
Henry C. Shields
Lena Anderson
Prosper
Wilburt Nimlet
Martha Stewart
Raymond Ross
Cora H. Lanway
William D. Cody
Glennie E. Cody
Richard K. Erwin
Clara Scofield
Frank Conrad
Cynthie Gillespie
George A
Bandon Breezes
R. L. Felsheim
H. J. McCairmoid
Portland Press Club
Frank Chatburn
George
Macon Smith
Gey Radabaugh
Retsburg
A. Head
Guerin Hotel
George P. Topping
Salem
Dallas
Chris Alm
Maude Dindinger
J. C. Page
Jack Hayes
Coquille Notes
Res ‘In
Central Record Bureau
Aspasia
Charles E. Crumley
Chautauqua
Pete
Broadbent
the Gods and Curry Fair Board
Grange
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