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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1920

Page

3

Chicago Race Riot Over Burning Flag

In the south side black belt a flag burning during a Black to Africa parade triggered gunfire that left two whites dead and several blacks wounded. Negro policeman James B Owens was shot in the abdomen beside a fallen salesman Joseph Hoyt. Police say Abyssinians led the march with a green yellow flag.

Chicago South Thirty-fifth Street Indiana Avenue Africa James B. Owens Owens Joseph Hoyt

Riots in Londonderry Leave Several Dead and Wounded

Five people were killed and about 100 injured in Londonderry as nationalist and unionist rioters clashed on Saturday night. Fire and arson attempts included a large store burning while the military was called out after Friday’s disorder. Many hurt left without treatment.

Londonderry

PROPOSE LARGE WOOL FUND TO MAKE CHICAGO CENTER OF AMERICA

A conference of wool growers and bankers approved forming a committee to push a plan making Chicago the wool center of America. The 1920 wool clip would be financed by Chicago bankers at about 100 million dollars annually, shifting support from Boston banks.

Chicago America Washington American Wool Growers’ Association Boston

Bridge Breeze Recaps Social Events and Plans for Fourth

Local notes from Coquille Powers Marshfield and nearby recount visits by Leslie Campbell Wickna Lett Irene Weekly Ruth Dixon and families. Royal Neighbor Lodge initiates two members and a Bridge Fair Association meeting previews a July Fourth picnic with a sports program and community invites.

Flossy Lett Monmouth Davi" Roberts Melvin DeVaul Big Creek C. S. Murphy Walter L. Billings Royal Neighbor Lodge Merle Endicott Walter Billings Chas. Parker Henry Miller Henry Hermann S. Murphy

Rare Mioscene whale fossil found by Dr. Packard

Dr Earl L Packard of the University of Oregon reports a rare Mioscene whale fossil found on Newport cliffs Oregon. A preliminary paper circulated at the Pacific Division AAAS meeting in Seattle notes the skull exhumed and prepared for the Condon Geology Museum.

Newport Earl L Packard University of Oregon Pacific Division American Association For the Advancement of Science Seattle Ore Packard North America Condon Geological Museum University

Chautauqua Committee Meeting Notice and Local Marriages

The Chautauqua committee is summoned to meet at city hall on Wednesday evening June 30. Urgent attendance requested. Marriage licenses issued include Willets Lundy and Mary Stemmler of Myrtle Point. Larond Hackett of Toledo and Ida Bruck of North Bend. Julius Yetzler and Ruby Goodnight of North Bend. Guy Haynes and Vergie Campbell of Coquille. Don Dodson of Marshfield and Audrey Bryant of Myrtle Point. James Clinton and Marguerite Isom of Myrtle Point. Carl Walls of Lakeside and Gladys Hardcastle of Hauser. Charles McCoy and Jessie Means of Marshfield. Floyd Osborn and Frances Williams of Bandon. Barrett Huey and Leona Clark of Coquille. Victor Pettengill and Irene Cook of Coquille.

Willets E. Lundy Mary M. Stemmler Myrtle Point Larond V. Hackett Toledo Ore Ida M. Bruck North Bend Julius Yetzler Ruby Goodnight Guy William Haynes Vergie Campbell Coquille Don W. Dodson Marshfield Audrey Bryant James D. Clinton Marguerite Isom Carl R. Walls Lakeside Gladys Hardcastle Hauser Charles McCoy Jessie Means Floyd Lester Osborn Frances Bennett Williams Bandon Barrett Vincent Huey Leona M. Clark Victor G. Pettengill Irene Cook Ross Brown Mable Long

Myrtle Point public sale of city liens and foreclosures

City of Myrtle Point announces a public auction on July 17 at Council Chamber door to sell premises with city liens for sewer work and alley improvements. Listed properties include lots in Brown's Addition and adjoining extensions, with amounts due to the city and interest, names of reputed owners, and described parcels.

Myrta Myrtle Weil Myrtie ‘Point Maple Street Myrtle Point L -Hiram Lee Brown Mable A. Roberts Orego W. E. Pike W.E. Pike J. H. Wall James Burk C. Feichter Myrtle Porrt Border and Benders John Wall John H. Wall Anne E. Stewart J. C. Feichter

Executor Griffen Final Account for David P Griffen

C E Griffen the executor of David P Griffen's will filed the final account with Coos County Oregon. A hearing on objections and settlement is set for July 19 1920 at 10 oclock A M at the County Court House. First publication June 10 1920. Last publication July 8 1920.

Common Council A. Reden Tity Masson Myrtle Claud H. Giles Myrtle Point Oregon C. E. Griffen David P. Griffen Coos County State of

Cottage Grove Testimony Promotes Deans Kidney Pills

A Cottage Grove resident, A Rogers, retired farmer, reports years of relief from kidney trouble after taking Deans Kidney Pills and says his kidneys became normal. The ad urges buying Loans Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Cottage Grove Dean Myrtle Point A A. Rogers North G. St. Cottage ‘Grove Ore Joan

William A Horn Seeks Final Three Year Proof At Myrtle Point

Wil iam A. Horn of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a homestead claim on S 1 2 of NW 1 2 in section 6 township 31 S range 13 W Willamette Meridian before U S commissioner Edgar A Tod ge at Myrtle Point on July 15 1920. Witnesses are William T Lehnherr Fred E Burgess Albert E Carver and Thomas Lawson all of Myrtle Point.

Department of the Interior, CO Roseburg Oregon Wiliam A. Horn Myrtle Point S. Range Willamette Meridian Edgar A. Todge U. S Rezon William T. Lehnherr Fred E. Burgess Albert E. Carver Thomas Lawson

For Sale Surry 109 Miles Snap for First Class Vehicle

Classified ad notes a sale for a vehicle described as first class and easy to handle. Mentions 109 miles away and a P O box 116 in Marshfield. No gasoline shortage concerns. This item appears as a simple vehicle listing with minimal details.

Surry P. O. Box Marshfield

Fir Pitch Bark and Roots Wanted by Oregon Dealer

See E. N. Smith owner of E. C. Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon 23 tf Wanted fir pitch bark s roots. We buy fir pitch barks roots in any quantities. Highest market price. For information write Northwestern Turpentine Co 368 E Ninth St Portland Oregon.

E. N. Smith E. C. Roberts Myrtle Point Ore Northwestern Turpentine Co Ninth St Portland

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