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Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

1

Real Estate Transfers For The Week

A listing of property transfers in Coos Bay area shows Merchant Land Co. to Peter R. Tully among many deeds, plus Marshfield and North Bend parcels, with values from $1 to $650. Also reported are numerous marriages and divorces in the region, and estates under administration with modest values.

Merchant Land Co Peter R. Tully E. W. Wright Ernest &. Phillips Marshfield Felix E. Hull Cora V. Hull Bandon R. Mikaey Edna Mikaey North Bend Jennie Bennett J. H. Bennett Milinda A. Bullard Mary C. Barrows Township Range J. W. Cook Henry Kengstacken Ben Crawford Henry Frye Morris Subdivision Wm. Brown Wm. Peart Coy M. Candiff J. W. Downs Bandon Beach Realty Co Coos Bay Plate Laura Hamlin C. E. Smith Kronenberg West Coast Investment Co Waldo Lavigne Mayme Tabor Port of Coos Bay Frank Leabo Flanagan Andrew Madsen Chadwick Lodge H. A. Young Marian D. Young Coquille C. ©. Fowler Eda M. Fowler J. V. Koski John Jansen Simpson

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Notice

The regular monthly chamber meeting is set for Tuesday evening July 21 at 8 00 p m in the City J Fall all members urged to attend Secretary A Johnston announces this notice

Chamber of Commerce Jfall A. Johnston

Coquille Seeks New Mail Route Change

Coquille residents Grant Harry and J Laird canvassed Lee and McKinley territory this week asking for a new mail route. The Sumner route was condemned by the local inspector, and the proposal would start at Coquille and run along the market road delivering daily to Lee and McKinley sections.

Grant Harry J. Laird Cocquille Lee and McKinley Sumner Coquille Market Road Lee McKinley

Bonding County Special Election In Coos County

A full notice details a July 30 1995 special bond election in Coos County to issue up to 1 0 million in two series bonds for permanent road construction and a bridge. It lists bond amounts ages and purposes including Coos Bay Roseburg highway Roosevelt highway and Marshfield bridge projects with matching state and federal funding.

Coos County Coos Bay Roseburg Douglas County Myrtle Point First Spruce Streets Southern Pacific Railway Coquille River Coquille City State Highway Commission Hauser Roosevelt Highway Coquille Bandon Curry County Marshfield Eastside Park Avenue Bradley Lake

Knights of Pythias Install Hector Lodge Officers

Hector Lodge No. 90 knights of Pythias installed officers last Thursday evening. Percy Schroeder C C Jim Winters W C George F Hughes Prelate Leo Howell M A Dr O H Clarke M W Henry Schroeder M E S A Johnston K of R and S John Kirkland I G H Brownston O G.

Hector Lodge No. 90 Knights of Pythias Percy Schroeder C. C Jim Winters W. C George F. Hughes Leo Howell O. H. Clarke Henry Schroeder M. E

Hiland Theatre Week At A Glance Shows Silent Features

The Hiland Theatre listings detail a week of film programs across July with stars Alice Terry Conway Tearle Wallace Beery and Huntley Gordon in The Great Divide International News featuring Jack Hoxie in The Ace and The Spat family in Lost Dog. The schedule includes Lewis Stone Lew Cody Victor and two reels in The Gaiety Girl Aggragatin Kid.

Alice Terry Conway Tearle Wallace Beery Huntley Gordon Jack Hoxie Scout Ae Ace Spat Family Lewis Stone Lew Cody Victor

Dement Creek Fire Rushes Across Forest on Dement Creek

Fire at Camp 4 on Dement Creek Saturday burned a two mile by one mile stretch, destroying four donkey engines wood saws and lines. A man rumored dead survived after hiding under an undamaged engine. Origin unknown losses run into thousands with wind conditions aiding spread.

Dement Creek

Civil War veteran A J Mack dies in Eugene

A J Mack, Civil War veteran and longtime Eugene resident, died at 805 Fourth Avenue West on Friday July 10 1925 in his 80th year. He served with the 24th Ohio infantry and was born October 20 1845 in Dark County Ohio. Funeral services were held July 13 at Veatch Chapel with Masonic rites and burial in the I O O F cemetery in Eugene. He leaves a wife a son and three daughters plus several nieces and nephews.

A. J. Mack Eugene Fourth Avenue West Mack 24Th Ohio Infantry Dark County Ohio Coos County Mary 0. Mack E. V. Stivers First Christian Church Masonic Lodge Oregon

Apartments Change Hands In Douglas County Trade

Our townsman Francis S Barzee swapped the Maple Street Apartments for a Rietle Alarm in Douglas County near Myrtle Creek.

Francis S. Barzee Maple Street Douglas County Myrtle Creek

Road district road plans quoted with Roosevelt highway anchors

The document lists multiple proposed routes in various road districts with funding amounts from 2,500 to 100,600 dollars. Projects extend from Roosevelt highway at Bandon Bear creek to Coquille river and Coast areas, detailing connections to Nor way McKinley, Sunset Bay and Allegany. Continued on Page Two.

Roosevelt Highway Bandon South Fork Bridge Bear K Roosevelt Bear Creek Parkersburg Athense Coquille River Prézper Bear Creek Market Road Neridi Bank Market Road Beaver Slough Lee Middle Creek Norway-McKinley Market Road McKinley Brough Sachi Beach Sunset Bay Coos Head Road Coos River Allegany Road North Fork Allegany

Picnics Draw Hundreds From Local Churches

Methodist Sunday School held a picnic at Norway Grove last Tuesday with about 75 attendees who left in the morning and stayed all day. They described the event as delightful with games and a real picnic. Christian Endeavor hosted a separate picnic Wednesday evening at George Guerin's ranch drawing about 85 people after supper for games.

Methodist Church Sunday School Norway Grove Christian Endeavor George Guerin Christian Endeavor Society Christian Presbyterian

School bids opened for new high school furniture

The Union High School District No 2 board opened bids for 759 folding chairs from Henry Schroeder and desks and tablet arm chairs from Andrews Co of Portland. A meeting is set for Friday evening to consider bids for teachers desks and typewriter stands.

Union High School District No. 2 Henry Schroeder Andrews Co Portland

Boy Scouts Return From Yellowstone Trip

The Myrtle Point troop led by Golan Dietz and Mitchell Myers returned home last Friday after a successful visit to Yellowstone National Park. The caravan reported a fine trip and good experiences.

Yellowstone National Park Myrtle Point Golan Dietz Mitchell Myers

Lamb butchered and sold in Marshfield for forty one dollars

W T Dement butchered three March lambs and sold them to Marshfield meat markets this week earning a little over 41 dollars. Pelts remain with Dement who expects about six dollars for all three, totaling about 47 dollars for the three lambs.

W. T. Dement Marshfield

New Mexico Battle Ship Showcases Naval Precision

The U S S New Mexico impresses with officers and crew discipline from deck to quayside. A tour reveals a steel city below, precise gun turrets, rapid loading and firing, floodable magazines, and humane, modern galley and berthing facilities that keep sailors fed, housed, and engaged.

U. S. S. New Mexico Army Navy New Mexico

State Game Warden Burghduff Dismissed

The State Game Commission removed State Game Warden Burghduff M L Ryckman superintendent of hatcheries and Otto M Jones director of the educational department at a Monday session. E F Asterill of Pendleton will succeed Burghduff and take over August 1.

Burghduff M. L. Ryckman Otto M. Jones Educational Department State Game Commission E. F. Asterill Pendleton

Instalation of Rebekahs Officers Named at Meeting

The local Rebekah lodge held its annual installation with only members present. Eva Hazelwood acted as Special Deputy supported by Susie Hamilton and Anna M. Bledsoe. Officers named include Emelia Perkins past noble grand Dora Schroeder noble grand Ora Carlson vice grand and others. Mary Albee reappointed captain of the team.

Rebekah Lodge Eva Hazelwood Susie Hamilton Anna M. Bledsoe Emelia Perkins Noble Grand Dora Schroeder Ora Carlson Alta Carter Sarah Hermann Rosie Jewett Sophia Hall Alda Baynes Blanche Felsher Louisa Prey Inside Guardian Eliza Noel Outside Guardian Jennie Rackleff Pearl

North Bend Capital Gold Mine Attracts Attention

The North Bend Capital gold mine near Powers shows ore tests yielding 3.22 to 40 dollars per ton and is being developed by seven investors led by John Kasier and Frank R. Jackson. Two tunneling crews work toward a 60 foot shaft as a Ball mill is negotiated for processing ore located atop Salmon Mountain near Salmon and Johnson creeks. Placer mining once operated here.

Severoe Powers North Bend Phil Keizer Fred Bynon Edgar McDaniel Bill Shrock Frank R. Jackson Harry Wenderoth John Kasier Jackson Enterprise Salmon and Johnson Creeks Salmon Mountain Southwestern Daily News

End of Chautauqua Season Crowds the Closing Weekend

The Chautauqua session closed with the play Daddy Long Legs and a full house. The Mikado was sung by the company with a lively performance, concert trio delighted the audience, Captain T Dinsmore Upton gave a strong lecture, and local youths staged a varied program. Organizers report meeting financial obligations despite tight circumstances and signs point to continuing meetings next year.

Daddy Long Legs T. Dinsmore Upton Tom

New Potato Variety Promises North American Ease

A fragment describes a potato variety bred from mountain district stock. It claims yellow color and nutty flavor, combining imported stock flavor with North American tuber reliability. The text suggests climate adaptability and potential as a new widely grown spud.

Capbartaenst

W. C. T. U. Meeting At Christian Church

The W. C. T U. held its regular meeting at the Christian church last Tuesday afternoon. Miss Helen Deyoe spoke on her year of teacher training and substitute work in farm home schools, delivering an informative and engaging talk.

The Christian Church Helen Deyoe

Rebekah Assembly Leader Visits Una Lodge

Mrs Myra James president of the Rebekah Assembly of Oregon will visit Una Rebekah Lodge on Thursday evening July 28 A special meeting will be called for the visit and all members are urged to attend the event is announced by the lodge secretary

Myra James Rebekah Assembly of Oregon Una Rebekah Lodge

Fourth of July Committee Bills Due for Settlement

All unpaid bills against the Fourth of July celebration committee should be presented to L. H. Pearce at once for settlement.

L. H. Pearce

Small Fire at Cedar Loading Station Near Depot

Fire Department extinguished a small blaze at the cedar loading station west of the depot on Monday afternoon. No damage was reported.

Vacation Bible School Opens In Myrtle Point

The Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday July 20 at 9:00 am for Myrtle Point and nearby communities. Teachers include Mrs. Culver Bridge Hiram Smith Grits Pess Miss Whitaker Miss Barklow and others. Enroll all school age children on the first day for full benefit. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:45 am at the Church of the Brethren. Leander Smith director.

Myrtle Point Frank Culver Bridge Hiram Smith Grits Pess Helen F. Whitaker Verna Barklow Nora Knight Letha Barklow Mary Smith Mary Barklow Clara James Church of the Brethren Leander Smith

We Will Rebuild after Santa Barbara Earthquake

The piece lauds the resilient spirit of Santa Barbara residents after a sudden quake. It contrasts ancient views of divine omen with modern resolve, noting no dismay despite suffering. The author emphasizes the community’s determination to rebuild and endure.

Santa Barbara St. Barbara

Report Your Accidents In Myrtle Point Records

The Sheriff's office left a record book with Chief of Police Culver to log automobile accidents. All accidents in and adjacent to Myrtle Point must be reported to Mr. Culver as required by state law.

Sheriff's Office Culver Myrtle Point

Also Mentioned on This Page

Circuit’ Court J. Edwin Johnson Elnore Staffin Walter F. Coerding Dora H. Goodman Kelso Washington, D. C Alice Evernden James T. Evernden E. C. Theurwachter Philip Berticialla H. D. Wallace Clarence L. Wallace Rothers Chamber OF Commerce Meeting Bonding County Hiland Theatre BOY Scouts Return L. M Mexico Rebekahs Install Salmon W. C. T. U. Meeting Rebekah President the Vacation Bible School
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