Real Estate Transfers Across Coos Bay Region
A roundup of property transfers lists numerous owners selling parcels in Coos Bay area towns including Myrtle Point North Bend Bandon Marshfield and Powers. Transactions cover sections 10 1 21 22 28 29 and 32 with prices from 10 to 4 250 and note several lot and block transfers in Elk Park Avenue and Porter additions. Also notes court actions and marriages licenses in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Burk
B.J
Rachel A. Machael
Lebaherr
Myrtle “Point
C. C. Moyer
Rishia C. McDonald
Elk Park
Lakeside
E. L. Detlefsen
E. N. Shull
Julia L. Hunter
Marta M. Larson
Louis F. Anderson
Oregon Coal Co
A. Smith
D. D
Enseline
David Smith
Porter
North Bend
C. J. Combes
F. W
Maggie Wood
Coos Bay Plate
J. C. Ainsworth
Louis P. Beno
Rose
Joselyn
Angus
Marshfield
Joseph M. Carter
C. H
Ete Ae Alee Ee
Jeanie R. Timmons
Frank. Timmons
Met & Aed
Bandon
Ethel Timmons
Gamble
Portland
Eugene
Coos Bay
I. R. Tower
E. F. Schroeder
Broadbent Creamery Co
Henry Sengstacken
Charles Brainard
Geo. H. Shelton
Riverton
Allen R. King
Edgar A. Wilson
City of
Myrtle Point
Lizzie Bowron
Matt Gartle
Bunker Hill
I. C. Smith
A. B. McNitt
Elliott
Erick Nygren
Adolfina Nygren
James A. Hobson
Geo. R. Clausen
Stanley Clausen
Harry H. Campbell
Harry George
Duluth
Wm. E. Chandler
Charles W. Tradgen
Caples
George B. Werd
Coquille
Les
Heanses
Logan L. Stinson
Lillian Brock
Dorothy Miller
Powers
Carl Zimmerman
Butler Withdraws From Match At Sambling Arena
Oscar Butler a Portland middle weight wrestler sat out a bout with Tom Ray after a knee infection worsened by training. Fans urged rest and promoters plan a rescheduled match on the 17th with many ticket holders carrying over to ensure a large advance sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Butler
Portland
Tom Ray
Butler
Campbell Iion
Townsend
Easter Isle Sunk Confirmed and Sizable Island Truth
The Easter Island promontory in the Pacific near Chile is confirmed as a 50 square mile site of the Chilean government. A French merchant captain claimed sighting it, though others doubt the claim. The island is famed for its prehistoric statues and remains a landmark mystery.
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Easter Island
Chili
Death of Louis H. Brandenburg at 71 in Norway burial planned
Louis Henry Brandenburg died Sunday March 11 1928 after flu and pneumonia. Born July 15 1852 in Callowa county Missouri to Joe and Nancy Brandenburg of Kentucky, he was 71 years 7 months and 24 days old. Burial and interment will occur Saturday at Norway.
Crop report shows farm grain on hand varies by year
March 1 1928 Oregon grain on farm by supply: corn 7 percent, wheat 10, oats 21, barley 16. March 1 1922 levels: corn 10, oats 80, barley 22. Figures may include grain not on farms but stored at shipping points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Crop Reporting Board
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Oregon
Growlera
Gale Strikes Midwest Leaving Heavy Death Toll and Injuries
A severe storm swept the Midwest causing a large number of fatalities and injuries. The damage centered near Chicago extending southward across Illinois and into Tennessee, with dozens killed and many more hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West
Asornipney
Illinois
Ohio
Arkansas
Tennessee
Pmiszard
Chicago
Jury 18 Secured in Peare Murder Trial at Coquille
In the case of L W Peare charged with first degree murder for the killing of James Culver his neighbor the prosecution seeks the death penalty. A jury of 12 was selected from an initial pool of 93 including Ralph Moore P Rooney Albert Bezosky E H Harndos Hugh Lawhorne and others. The defense contends insanity. In a separate item the Women’s Club meets March 20 with a program and a roll call joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W.peare
Coquille
James Culver
Peare
Ralph D. Moore
Bandon
Toraberman
Marshfield
Albert Bezosky
Gravel Ford
Farmer
E. H. Harndos
Hugh J. “Lawhorne
McKinley
Feltney
J. P
Devervex
Baltidon
Dairyman
A. E. Glossop
Barber
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Sunlit miniature engine powers tiny motor at college lab
A laboratory demonstration at the College of the City of New York shows Bernard Grossman using a parabolic copper mirror to focus sun rays on a water test tube. Steam from the heat drives a small engine, with potential uses in lighting heat and power for offices and even motor trucks. A larger model is planned to prove the theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsun
College of the City of
New York
Bernard ' @roasman
Grossman
Philadelphia
Sheriff seeks kin for nameless man found with gun
Sheriff Ellingsen reports a tall man over 50 found wandering in Bridge county. The demented individual cannot state his name or provide any personal details. he was armed. Authorities search for relatives or origin information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellingsen
Gail
S P Grants Low Rates to Salt Lake
Southern Pacific announces reduced round trip fares to Salt Lake City for the Semi Annual Mormon Conference April 4 to 8. One and one half fare. sale windows vary by origin region with return limits in late April. Other events in Salt Lake City that week include the International Livestock Show and LDS Ladies Relief Society Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Salt Lake City
Utah
California
Oregon
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
el Paso
Ladies Relief —Society—Conference
The
Church of Latter Day Saints
Panthers Treed and Shot by Hunters in Oregon Hills
Lloyd Varvis and Carl Belieu hunted in the Bone Mountain country when their dogs Nig and Mike treed a coon then picked up panther tracks. After a 15 minute chase the panther was treed and killed. Jarvin’s two dogs are praised as top varmints catchers. The speaker suggests hiring Jarvis and his dogs to exterminate panthers and cats in Coos and Curry counties. A panther is said to average a deer per week in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Varvis
Carl Belieu
Bone
Mike
Jarvin
Oregon
State Game Commission
Jarvis
Coos
Curry
Three Prison Break Attempt Reported at State Penitentiary
During a minstrel show at the state penitentiary on Saturday night, five of the most desperate inmates allegedly tried to break free. Only three were said to be involved as they sawed through the north cell house roof and emerged into the yard before guards stopped them. The three were placed in solitary confinement.
Argentine heavyweight clash eyed for $1,000,000 purse
Reports say Argentina’s knockout artist Class-Firpo stops Brennan in a 12 round bout and Chicago’s Brenman McKnight faces Jack Dempsey in a high stakes matchup to Buenos Aires for a $1,000,000 prize.
Duluth Loggers Head East to Aid Powers Plant
Thirty eight loggers from Duluth Minnesota arrived Tuesday by special train over the Northwestern and Southern Pacific bound for Powers. The Smith Powers Company seeks to enlarge its force in and around Powers and found coastal workers scarce so it recruited these men from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky
Duluth
Minnesota
Northwestern
Southern Pacific
Powers
Smith-Powers Company
Knights Honored at Myrtle Lodge Meeting in Marshfield
Visiting members H A Schroeder George Hughes Capt Wardlow Crumley Henry Knight and Rev L M Anderson attended Myrtle lodge No 8 K of P in Marshfield Tuesday evening where Charles Hall was conferred the rank of Knight A banquet and speeches followed the conferment and praised the lodge work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Schroeder
George Hughes
Capt. Wardlow Crumley
Henry Knight
L. M. Anderson
Marshfield
Myrtle Lodge
No. 8
K. of P
Charles Hall
Railroad men here visit Myrtle Point from Oregon
John Scott general passenger agent of the Southern Pacific from Portland and I T Sparks traffic agent based in Eugene were visitors in Myrtle Point at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Southern Pacific
Portland
I. T. Sparks
Eugene
Myrtle Point
New Engine for Smith Powers Company Locomotive In Service
The Smith-Powers Company has put in operation the fourth locomotive for hauling logs from Powers camp to Marshfield. The new engine arrived on the evening freight and was in service the next afternoon. It attracts attention from rail equipment experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Powers Company
Powers Camp
Marshfield
Birth Announcement for Alva Warner's Son
Mr and Mrs Alva Warner announce the birth of a 6 pound son on Thursday March 8 1923 at their home. The child is a healthy addition to the family and both mother and baby are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Warner
Mrs Vern Lundy Wins Five Hundred At Mrs Rosslow Home
A five hundred party hosted by Mrs. Rosslow yesterday attracted 37 attendees. Mrs. Vern Lundy won the honors and Mrs. Cutler earned the consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosslow
Vern Lundy
Cutler
Debate Over Motto for the Coin of the Realm
The article notes agitation over replacing the motto on currency. Suggestions include changing to In God We Trust or Abide With Me as possible alternatives amid public debate.
Broccoli Banquet Set by Myrtle Point Club
A broccoli banquet will be held Tuesday evening at Woodman Hall under the Myrtle Point Commercial Club. Principal speaker John C. Law will discuss market conditions for broccoli and shipping east, with other speakers promising a profitable, enjoyable evening for growers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Commercial Club
Woodman Hall
John C. Law
Crowded Evening at Unique Theater Highlights School Program
The Unique theater hosted two evenings of entertainment featuring Nanook of the North and a high school program with numbers like The Grass Crop and The Clown's Baby. Cast lists and a junior play were announced with one production titled The Dictator set for March 23. Proceeds from Tuesday night reached about $53.10 plus war tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Richard Harding Davis
Wallace Reid
Codman
Brooke Travers
John T. Bowie
Lacy Sheridan
Arthur Bostick
Senora
Juanita Arguilla
John Bowie
Juanita
Brooke -Travers
Myrtle Point Team Heads to Salem for State Contest
Myrtle Point’s basketball squad left Wednesday to represent Coos county in the state contest at Salem. The travel party included Elton Schroeder Claire Keltner Clarence Carter Ellis Shull Elmer Gant William Nelson Kenneth Peel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Salem
Coos County
Elton Schroeder
Claire Keltner
Clarence Carter
Ellis Shull
Elmer Gant
William Nelson
Kenneth Peel
Saat
Misa Whitaker
Miss Frazier
County High School Track Meet Plans Set at Coquille
County representatives met in Coquille on May 19 to organize a high school track meet at Myrtle Point fair grounds with G A Spiess in charge. The program mirrors the US event order, plus a spelling contest with 50 words and school averages to determine a pennant winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Saterday
Was-Eellas
Ously
Fair Grounds
Myrtle Point
G. A. Spiess
Lynn A. Parr
R. E. McCormack
Coquille
R. L. Lauderdale
B. C. King
the Bandon High School
OUR BOYS PLAY TILLAMOOK IN WILLAMETTE BASKETBALL MEET
Willamette university hosts an interscholastic basketball meet in Salem after a Tuesday drawing. Atha high faces Salem high Thursday afternoon while Friday features Astoria vs Medford and Myrtle Point against Tillamook. Evening games include the University versus The Dalles and Joseph high meeting the Athena Salem winner. Semis Saturday morning with finals Saturday afternoon. Town sends a large cheering group to the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette University At
Salem
Atha High
Salem High
Astoria
Medford
Myrtle Point
Tillamook
University
Dalles
Joseph High
Athena-Salem
Myrtle Point Wins Narrowly at Marshfield
Myrtle Point defeated the Coos Bay Athletic Club 28 to 19 in a non schedule game at Marshfield Friday night. The Myrtle Point squad led 17 to 5 at halftime before the club men rallied with long baskets to close the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Marshfield
Coos Bay
Union High School Districts Seen As Solution Across County
W W Green county superintendent cites Umatilla County as embracing union high districts. He notes Milton Freewater and others show higher valuations and lower rates, with attendance up and teachers expanding from five to twelve in Milton. He urges a visit to observe the improvements and opposes dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High
Myrtle Point
Umatilla
Milton Freewater
Tecerum
Umatilla County
Union
Union High School
a$Milton
Elmer Goodwin
Freewater
Oregon
McLoughlin High School
W. W. Green
President of Rebekah Lodge Visits Local Chapter
Mrs Mildred McMahan president of the Rebekah lodge made a brief visit Friday delivering instruction on new laws. An afternoon meeting was held here as plans to meet in the evening were canceled due to hall use. She traveled to Powers Myrtle Point Coquille and North Bend with Mrs Agnes Roberts assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Mildred McMahan
Rebekaby
Coquille
North Bend
Agnes Roberts of
Powers
Myrtle Point
Proclamation Sets April Anti Tuberculosis Day in Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Oregon Mayor Henry A Schroeder proclaims April 10 as anti Tuberculosis day. He urges schools churches lodges clubs and businesses to educate children on sanitation and disease prevention with display campaigns and guidance from Dr Bunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Oregon
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Other “Court
Henry
Ware
A Haldeman
R. H. Creager
L. B. Judson
Schroeder and Aasen
Easter Isle
L. H. Brandenburg
Rays OF Sun
S. P
Salt Lake
Brennan
Steve
Elmer Gant Simpson
Errol Knight
Charley Hyne
Waylie Carveroe Duffy
Samuel Cadman
Bryce Nosler
Senor Jose Dravo
Margie McCulloch
Elizabeth Luttrell
Ora Carter
Alice Guerin
C. E. Rackleff
Leta Racklef
Walter
William Baker
Veda Widby
Karama McKay
Alma Harris
Walter Raleigh
Unon High
Green
Umatilla Co
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