31 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
1
Community updates from Myrtle Point include visitors from California and Marshfield, hotel appearances by Birch the Optician, and social calls among Mrs Dement and Mrs Stewart. News covers market promotions for Dixie Flyer cars, fair premiums funded by Bank of Myrtle Point, travel to Nashville, and local purchases of Empire Milking machines.
The body of sixteen year old Lillian Leuthold was found near the Bandon road. A nearby tramp named Louis Skiddon, a Russian Finn, was arrested on suspicion but the motive remains unclear. Investigators note the absence of robbery signs and the lack of clear forensic clues due to frost, with public sentiment running high.
The Farmers Union and Grange picnic, postponed earlier, will be held at Norway Grove on Thursday August 14. Speakers include C. Spence state Grange lecturer and F. A. Sykes state Grange secretary for Oregon and Idaho. A long table will seat all attendees and organizers urge broad attendance. The notice ends with calls for state aid and county action to aid sheep producers against pests threatening Coos County’s sheep industry.
Gus Bender of Broadbent was in town on business yesterday. Mrs A Hodge is reported on the sick list this week. C E Carver left for Jerome Idaho to tend crops. Grandma Carver is improving after illness. A Moore light truck was advertised for 1060 dollars. Dr Bloyd offers chiropractic osteopathy and nature cures. Attorney A K Peck visited from Marshfield. Dr Eaton of Coquille also on professional business. Miss Lund from Claud Giles' office visited Bay cities over weekend. Leonard Hartley of Broadbent is recovering from pneumonia at Dr Pemberton's hospital. James Bright sent to Dr Pemberton's hospital for care. Fair dates changed to Sept 17 to 20. Henry Hermann took auto mechanic exam in the Bay. Clark Giles returned from service. Mrs Cole of California is here on real estate business. Birch the Optician will be here twice monthly. Mrs Frank Strong recovering from major operation. Question raised about forming a Boy Scout organization locally. Mrs Ellis Dement and Mrs A Floyd operated on and recovering. Scripps Booth car shown in front of office at 1250 dollars full with wheels and spare. Mr and Mrs Wm Kent of Langlois visiting. Kent is Curry County school superintendent. F A Spencer visited Catching Creek shingle mill to confer with Mr Peel on business.
A county's sheepmen report heavy losses to coyotes with John Robbins of Broadbent alone losing thirty seven sheep in thirty days. The article warns that unless action is taken, many ranchers may be forced out of business.
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