State highway plans pace set by counties
County Judge Wade notes the cost depends on state credits and estimates. Roy A. Klein says the Oregon Highway Commission waits for Coos and Douglas counties to lead. Douglas acts. Coos urged to move ahead as bonds in both counties could influence 1921 projects.
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Wade
Coos County
State Highway Commission
Klein
State Commission
Coos
Douglas Counties
Douglas County
Salem
Roy A. Klein
Pendleton
Ontario
Roseburg-Coos Bay
Dallas-California
Douglas
Highway Commission
Oregon
Dalles
California
Circuit Court Docket March 18 21 25 Details
New cases listed in circuit court include C. W. Wolcott and John F. Hall versus Wilbert M. Campbell and others in a suit to quiet title. Divorces and business disputes are scheduled with parties such as Hilda Johnson versus J L Johnson and Arthur McKeown versus Crescent Coast Navigation Co. Sessions run March 18 through March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wolcott
John F. Hall
Wilbert M. Campbell
D. Campbell
James M. McKenzie
Gertrude Teets
Crowe
Coos Bay Business Men's Assec-ton
Equity
Hilda Johnson
J. L
Ohson
James O’keane
Millicoma Development
Jim Davis
Mining Deal Ready to Close in Salmon Mountain District
Deeds are in escrow at a Portland bank for transfer of 12 gold claims in Salmon mountain district. Buyers, an eastern concern, expect completion April first. A mining engineer advised the property, deeds corrected after initial issues, and a road from Eckley to the mine with a 210 ton stamp mill are planned for 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Salmon Mountain
Coos County
O. K
Eckley
Marshfield News
Dairymen Endorse League Amid Resignations and Finance Talk
A large meeting of local dairymen in Coquille reaffirmed support for the dairy league despite some disaffection. Alma Katz resigned as Portland zone president. Jacob Lusher elected to replace him. Delegates discussed borrowing to shorten payment periods, but the group voted to continue using trade acceptances at six percent for short-term liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Coquille
Portland
Alma D. Katz
Jacob Lusher
Portland Zone
Bear Wandering Near Norway Attracts Local Help
Miss Mildred Myers returned home from North Bend hospital after three weeks. A stray bear has wandered through the Norway area for a week, last seen at Aaron Myers place. Residents urged to help capture and relocate the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Myers
North Bend Hospital
Norway Sunday
Norway
Aaron Myer
Oregon State Chamber plans wholesale settler drive
Oregon officials announce a broad plan to lure midwestern homeseekers to Oregon this summer. The campaign includes canvassing states from the Dakotas to Utah, gathering 500 or more settlers for a guided automobile tour, with railroads pledging cooperation.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon State Chamber of Commerce
Oregon
State Chamber
Board of
Middle Western
Dakotas
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Utah
Omaha
Probate petitions filed for Haskins and Getty estates
In Probate Court A a petition for administration of Kate H. Haskins estate was filed naming F as administrator. She left real property valued at 100 dollars. On the same day F. C. Getty was appointed administrator of Neil W. Getty estate, which also reports 100 dollars in real property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate H. Haskins
F. C. Getty
Neil W. Getty
Married in Riverton by Justice Stanley
One marriage license issued in the past week for William Gaffey and Hattie Van Vliet of Riverton. They were married by Justice Stanley last Sunday. The new marriage record book for the county opened last month is not filling rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gaffey
Hattie van Vliet
Riverton
Stanley
Vauth
Coquille Sentinel
Difference Over Road Route Sparks Local Debates
Community Club of Bandon discusses a Coquille to Roseburg highway route with four options. A south bank, north bank, and a Myrtle Point to Bandon path along Lampa creek are considered. The Lampa creek plan would be cheaper and shorten the distance, prompting a state investigation request. The discussion widens to Coquille’s concerns and county support for river routes while the Womens Club set a meeting for April 6.
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Bandon
Coquille
Roseburg
Coquille River
Myrtle Point
Here
Elbert Dyer
State Highway Commission
Wade
Highway Commission
Coquille-Bandon
Forming Myrtle Point Ball Team Draws Local Support
Myrtle Point fans back a new baseball club with business and citizen funding. Ten players practiced last Sunday as Alfred Sturdivant reports $150 raised for initial expenses. Ground plans include a trackside field with grandstand and backstop, with Harry Dement as manager inviting experienced players to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Lis
Erounds
Far Association
Alfred Sturdivant
Harry Dement
Bankruptcy Hearing for J O Stemmler Overseen by Derbyshire
Creditors gathered in North Bend Monday for a bankruptcy hearing on the petition before referee Derbyshire. Attorney Claud Cals represented some creditors and challenged a farm property transfer to Mrs Stemmler not listed in the assets. A 1916 transfer of a ranch and a mobile home are noted, with creditors predicting only a small recovery if these assets are withdrawn from the list. Johnson of this city was elected trustee. some creditors complain of Stemmler's management while further clarifications are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J O Stemmier
North Bend
Derbyshire
Claud Cals
Stemmler
Giles
Ti Johnson
Stemmier
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Salmon Mountain District
D.A.C. Glee Club
State Chamber OF
MERCE
Oregon Agricultural College Glee Club
William Frederic Gaskins
O. A. C. School of Music
Ve W. Shepard
T. E. Hampton
C. C. Condit
K. E. Hamblen
J. C. Ohm
C. W. Bemis
H. C. Goodale
C. M. Parsons
C. F. Dunn
E. H. Brayton
H. Rands
A. R. Kirkham
A. C. Brandes
S. W. Tulley
F. J. Roehr
V. O. Hesse
E. L. Kimball
H. J. Hillstrom
R.L. Strongs
M. E. Moe
C. M. Countryman
Quayle
Adva
Middle West
Lampa Creek
Womens’ Club
Mary B. Campbell
Ba Pe Pa BS
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