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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1924

Page

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Real Estate Transfers for the Week

A list of property transfers in Coos and nearby towns shows numerous lot sales, tracts, and parcels exchanged among individuals and firms. Notable entries include transfers in Marshfield North Bend Coos Bay and Myrtle Point with prices ranging from 10 to 3500 dollars, including a sale of a 14.72 acre tract and a Sherman Avenue lot. The record also notes licenses and a few legal actions such as divorces and guardianship appointments.

T. L. Devore H. W. Hastings Coquille River Township Ole Evenson Elizabeth Stevens Brown Myrtle Point B. H. Smith W. R. Utterback Fliat Railroad Morris Subdivision J. O. Gullord S. Rogstad North Bend Harry Rohm S. E. Calkins Perham Park Marshfield Agnes R. Sengstacken Mary Ellen Barry Bunker Hill S. C. Smalletux Portland Eugene and Coos Bay Portland, Eugene and Coos Bay Land Company M. B. Oleson Coos Bay Plate William Dolan Lucy Dolan Sherman Avenue City of North Bend Mortimer M. Stocker Wm. Mills W. E. Laird Mills Tracts F. W. Woods Vigars Ellis M. Mettler Harriett Lawson Zimmerman S.C. Small Et Ux Bandon Isaac R. Tower Bennett Trust Co Charleston Bay Co Fred Westlake Charleston Charley M. Bell Mary Kiano West Bunker Hill Reynolds Development Co James Cunniffet Ax Charleston Bay Company G. W. Beebe C. A. Smith Ferris Bagley Frank Muscus Simpson Jens Peter Johansen Mills Acres C. W. Calef J. P. Johansen H. G. Kern W. E. Moers H. A. Lemke Grover C. Wilson Geo. Wilson Border & Bender Eugene & Coos Bay Land Co Warren E. Smith Nasburg First National Bank of Coos Ethel Heglie Alfred Elder Et Ux Iva May Robertson Iva May Robertace Florence Richards E. P. Ellingsen Coos County R. E. Mulligan East Marshfield W. H. Franklin W. K. Wiseman Margaret Wiseman Porter Powers T. W. Freeman Jess D. Stevens Brita C. Ostberg Glatzer Reinold Glatzer H. C. Golay Fannie L. Reigard J. B. Royce John P. Messer Millie L. Waters Coquille Alta Belle Elwood J. T. Endicott Jennie M. Clarke Smith Paul Kennedy Ethel A. Wallace North “Bend Dotiua Vinkes Johnson North Beni Eva Hegyrgiainen Alias Anderson Edward Hegyrgiainen Anderson Eva Anderson Elsie K. Anderson

Return from California after long trip

Warren Deyoe and family returned Sunday from Watsonville California where they attended the 50th wedding anniversary of his parents. He noted the hoof and mouth disease is crippling Southern California stockmen and truck farmers and said inspections and fumigation held them up at the Oregon line and at several stations. A new fumigation plant north of the state line, finished Monday, will hold three cars and speed up travel for tourists. Deyoe said he was glad to be back in Coos county.

Warren Deyoe Watsonville California Oregon Line State Line Deyoe Coos County

Sunday services announce Danforth sermons and time change

Dr. S. A. Danforth will preach at both services on Sunday May 4. Evening service time has been moved from 7 30 to 8 00 p.m. Rev. Omer Idso invites parishioners to join. The note adds a blunt remark about getting rattled indicating a possible loose screw.

S. A. Danforth Omer Idso

Scout Program Social Evening by Boy and Girl Scouts

A social gathering and pleasant program by the Boy and Girl Scouts is planned for Friday evening, May 9. The full program will be announced next week. Don’t miss the scouts’ event this evening.

Births Douglas Craig and Eleanor Ruth registered

Mr and Mrs Lyle Nosler welcomed a son named Douglas Craig on Saturday April 26 1924. Mr and Mrs Henry Blanton of Riverton welcomed a daughter Eleanor Ruth on Monday April 28 1924.

Lyle Nosler Douglas Craig Henry Blanton Riverton Eleanor Ruth

Big Creek brush fire devastates DeVaul logging camp

A Sunday morning blaze at the A. M. DeVaul Logging camp on Big Creek destroyed or damaged about 12,000,000 feet of fir and cedar logs. Salvaging will start soon. District Inspector Bashford oversaw slash burn control, while DeVaul delayed burning until more help could be mobilized.

A. M. DeVaul Big Creek Bashford State Department DeVaul

Memorial sketch of W C Fensler highlights life in Myrtle Point

Obituary recalls early life, business ventures, and family ties of W C Fensler born November 9 1888. He died April 16 1924 in Seattle after an auto accident. He leaves widow, three sons, siblings, and several grandchildren. Funeral held at Presbyterian church in Myrtle Point. Albany plans progress for new hospital.

Powers Charles Coquille Harry Washington Clark W Myrtle Point Harry M Edward G Seattle Albert California Amanda Missouri Valley Iowa Anna Sioux City Helen K. P Hector Lodge Modern Woodmen Royal Neighbors of America Presbyterian Church James McInnin

Bond Election 10 Held Saturday for High School Bonds

The city votes Saturday March 1 from two to seven at City Hall on issuing $50,000 bonds to build a new high school and equip it. Voters must meet age and district residency rules. no school registration required. Citizens urged to turnout and support the education bond measure.

Thomas Evernden obituary details long life of community helper

Thomas Steven Evernden of Rock Creek born Rochester New York November 11 1851 son of English parents died April 26 1924 at age 72. He lived in Douglas County before settling in Rock Creek with Susie J Appleton his wife whom he wed August 27 1873. He left six sons and three daughters and a sister and brother. Funeral service was held April 28 194? at the Bridge church with Elder Thomas Barklow officiating and he was buried at Enchanted Prairie cemetery.

Thomas Steven Evernden Rochester New York Thomas Evernden Douglas County Rock Creek Susie J. Appleton Douglas Co Emma Ansen Arago Zoilla Shields Powers Sisie Hoffman Myrtle Point James T Bridge Ernest E Bancroft Fred A Coquille Charles A Phoenix Arizona Leslie L Joseph P Broadbent Wesley Lee Seadrift Texas Henry E Winston Missouri Thomas Barklow Enchanted Prairie Cemetery

105th Anniversary of the Rebekahs Observed

The Rebekahs marked the 105th anniversary of the Odd Fellowship degree with a program led by Mrs. J. M. Bledsoe. Readings by Mrs. O Leary’s Experiences and Mrs. Mary Campbell, vocal and instrumental solos, games, and light refreshments followed, as guests from the I. O. O. F. attended.

Rebekahs Rebekah Odd Fellowship J. M. Bledsoe O'Leary Mary Campbell Edna Johnson W. W. Baynes Theresa Dement Susie Hamilton Jiners Hazel G. Parmerter

Budget Committee Named for Union District

The newly named budget board for the union high school district includes Tom Dixon of Myrtle Point Ed Lewellyn of Norway Fred Mosier of Gravel Ford F C True of Broadbent and Paul Brewer of Myrtle Point The committee will meet in early July and work with the school board to ensure safe handling of district affairs

New Union High School Board Tom Dixon Myrtle Point Ed Lewellyn Norway Fred Mosier Gravel Ford F. C. True Broadbent Paul Brewer Hay

Foot and Mouth Disease Review and Transmission Notes

The article explains foot and mouth disease as an acute highly infectious illness affecting cattle and many cloven hoofed animals. It discusses cattle susceptibility, transmission factors including waterfowl, deer, and wild game, and notes that sunlight and dryness destroy the virus. It covers historical outbreaks in the United States, quarantine measures, and the rationale for slaughter as containment.

California Asia Phillipines Europe British and Channel Isles South America Honduras Central America United States Europa Japan America

Foot and Mouth Disease Warns Farmers and States

W H Lytle state veterinarian outlines signs of foot and mouth disease in cattle sheep and goats noting blistering fever drooling and lameness with hogs showing greater lameness. He urges rapid reporting cautious quarantine and strict sanitation to prevent spread emphasizing human carriers and the danger of garbage and contaminated materials.

California Bureau of Animal Industry Oregon Live Stock Sanitary Board W. H. Lytle

Card of Thanks from Evernden Family

We thank all who showed kindness during the last illness and death of our beloved father. Gratitude for flowers and efforts to ease our grief. Signed T. S&S Evernden Family. Your own good faith must be your chief care, no matter what some others act.

T. S&s Evernden Family

Myrtle Point City Hall and Jail Bond Proposal

Henry A Schroeder urges Myrtle Point residents to approve a $12,000 bond issue for a new City Hall and Jail on the old jail site. He argues the city is fiscally sound with $52,000 outstanding, a sinking fund, and plans to retire bonds by 1939, aligning with tax millage. The building would protect records, aid the Fire Department, and improve jail facilities and public safety. Schroeder predicts strong voter support at the May 16 election.

Myrtle Point Commercial Club Marshfield Alsn Myttia Point Henry A Schroeder

Myrtle Posse Poll Projects Election Outlook

A local poll shows Calvin Coolidge dominating Republican support and McAdoo favored by Democrats. It also indicates State Senator Hall leading seven to one and votes for Representative Dale King favoring him by a wide margin.

Myrtle Ava Neytions United States Calvin Coolidge McAdoo Hall Dale King

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