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Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1924

Page

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Real Estate Transfers for the Week

Transfers cover Varo Young and others selling 40 acres in section 28 to Charles Swift for 400 dollars. Multiple deeds record parcels in Marshfield Coquille North Bend and Bandon, with prices from 1 to 2,000 dollars and titles including Elliott's addition and Railroad addition. Public notices include marriage licenses and sheriff appointments.

Varo Young Charles Swift Abia Burrows Dianna T. Burrows Charles A. Swift Henry W. Ellis Michael McCarthy Elliott Coquille Nora Gisholt Lars Gisholt Academy Rebecca Meinhardt Aiz Jessie Bruch Township F. G. Hickok A. R. Hultin B. F. Howe Allen E. McDuffee Perham Park Marshfield Pacific States Lumber Company F. A. Sacchi Dean & Company Oregon Loan, & Investment Company Oscar L. Hoover Boise A. E. Briggs H. D. Jones Idaho North Bend F. Morris John P. Messer Millie L. Waters Alta Belle Elwood Achilles Martin J. B. Benedict Western White Cedar Company Coos Helen Bingham Lovejoy Finella Dindinger E W Gregg John Tryon P. W. Laird Northern Pacific Railway Company Andrew W Hinkson Albert F Merchant James M. Merchant Merchant Land Company James M E. P. Ellingsen Coos County R. W. Squire Woodland Bandon E. P Arrilda Bell Lewellen Myrtle Point Bennett’s J. A. Cobbetux W. J. Charters Bay Park

Truck Turned Over In Myrtle Point Collision

A Ford state highway truck loaded with heavy castings turned onto the sidewalk opposite the Myrtle Point hotel yesterday. Driver Victor Coffee could not shift gears and brakes failed, was pinned under the load, and fractured his femur. He was taken to Pemberton hospital and resting easy.

Ford Myrtle Point Hotel Victor Coffee Pemberton Hospital

Royal Neighbors Convention Draws Large North Bend Turnout

The Royal Neighbors meeting at S O F Hall North Bend featured supreme oracle Mrs Eva Child of Janesville Wisconsin. About 50 Myrtle Point members attended with Powers Coquille Marshfield and North Bend camps represented. The event included a school of instruction a banquet a large initiation and stunts by local camps. A Myrtle Point camp member wrote a special song and Marshfield gave a birthday cake. A Myrtle Wood lamp was presented to Mrs Child and the fall convention is planned. Port Orford White Cedar camps expect to cut 15000000 ft this year.

Royal Neighbors S. O. O. F. Hall North Bend Supreme Oracle United States Eva Child Janesville Wisconsin Anne Speedway Annin Myrtle Point Anna Bledsoe Marshfield Powers Coquille

New Income Tax Bill filed by State Grange for November vote

The State Grange on Monday filed a new state income tax bill to be voted on in November. It seeks to remove unsatisfactory provisions and exempts non-resident stockholders from tax on that stock while keeping the same rate. The bill has been referred to the Attorney General for a ballot title before an active campaign begins.

Grange

Clean-Up and Paint-Up Campaign Helps Myrtle Point

The Junior Chamber of Commerce and High School plan a city clean-up and paint-up drive starting Saturday May 17 directed by students. Districted neighborhoods will be inspected for fire hazards and neglected buildings with cooperation urged from the Commercial Club, Women's Club, lodges, churches, and local business people.

Oregon Agricultural College Department of Chemistry State of Oregon Woman’s Club

Salem man J H Whitley killed in street accident

J H Whitley of Salem formerly of Myrtle Point was killed last Saturday evening while walking in the city. He had recently moved to Salem after years as a farmer and rancher and was brother in law to Francis S Barzee of Myrtle Apartments, a well known figure in the area.

J. H. Whitley Salem Myrtle Point Francis S Barzee Myrtle Apartments

Senate confirms E. J. Schneider as Myrtle Point Post Master

The Senate on May 8 confirmed the appointment of E. J. Schneider as Post Master at Myrtle Point. Congratulations, E. J.

Senate E. J. Schneider Myrtle Point E. J

Motion Day in Coquille May 13 Hearing Sessions

Judge Kendall will hold court in Coquille on May 13 to hear motions. The schedule lists a court session Tuesday with motions to be considered.

Kendall Coquille

Local notices and community updates from Middle Fork district

MIDDLE FORK residents relay small town happenings. Stover transacted business at the Bay cities on Friday while Nellie Hoffman recovers from measles at home. George A Spencer and family visited Mrs Spencer's parents, the Hosmans. Cooper moved to North Bend for work. Pence visited Stover. Powers and Forsythe surveyed Middle Fork to plan river cleanup and log flotation. Endicott, injured on the telephone right of way, is improving and hopes to be out soon. Bond election results show strong support for a high school building. Myrtle Point patrons approve the measure 182 to 80 in a nearly unanimous vote for the new union high school district.

T. M. Stover Bay Cities Nellie Hoffman Nelle George A. Spencer Myrtle Point New Union High School

Myrtle Point Public School Track Meet Urged by Mayor

Mayor Henry Schroeder urges all residents to attend Myrtle Point public schools annual track meet Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00. He notes past low attendance and asks community members to promote the event to neighbors and local businesspeople to support school activities.

Myrtle Point Myrtle ’ Polsit Henry4 A. Schroeder City

Short Deer Season Cut By Three Weeks In 1924

The state game commission shortened the deer season to run from September 10 to October 31 in 1924, about three weeks less than last year. Unseasonably ice and timing may affect hunter success as openings were not widely announced to all deer.

Gasie Department State Game Commission Union

Special Meeting Debates County Bond Issue and Road Plans

The Commercial Club voted unanimously against the current county bond issue and favors C Street over Railroad Avenue. Arago Good Roads Club attended seeking cooperation on road repairs to Arago. A county court visit secured $150 for road work.

C Street Railroad Avenue Arago

Ue U. of O. Alumni Banquet Speaker Chosen

Da M. King Republican candidate for Representative selected to speak at the University of Oregon alumni banquet at the Coquille hotel. Friday May 9 delegates attend to organize and promote the campaign for the State University endowment fund. About 100 people expected.

da! M. King University of Oregon Coquille Hotel State University

Convention Date Set for Knights and Pythian Sisters

The district convention for the Knights of Pytmos and the Pythian Sisters is scheduled for June 14 in Marshfield. Lodges from North Bend Myrtle Point Coquille Bandon and Marshfield will participate in the event hosted in Marshfield.

The Knights of Pytmos Pythian Sisters North Bend Myrtle Point Coquille Bandon Marshfield

Veterans Bureau official visits city to aid ex servicemen

R. R. Reynolds of Seattle district government insurance representative toured the city on Wednesday to help veterans of the late war. He urged ex servicemen with War Time insurance to reinstate and convert their policies and advised writing to the United States Veterans Bureau in Seattle for information.

R. R. Reynolds Seattle United States Veterans Bureau

Burns House Fire Destroys Wm Chandler Home on Cement Creek

The home of Wm Chandler on Cement Creek and its contents were totally destroyed by fire. Chandler, a longtime local rancher and stockman, is a well known figure in the area.

Wm. Chandler Cement Creek Mr Chandler

Rogue River Body Identified as D Autremont Boy

A body recovered from the Rogue River on Sunday is identified by the boys' father as one of the D Autremont brothers, linked to the Siskiyou tunnel train robbery. The corpse drifted for about three weeks, weighted with stones, near Medford as investigators seek corroborating identification methods.

Rogue River D’autremont Siskiyou Tunnel Medford

County bond issue debated for Coos County funds

Communications explain Highway Commission stance on Coos County finances and the proposed May 16 bond issue. The letter outlines 1924 funding needs for the Coquille Bay highways, Douglass County line work, Myrtle Point improvements, and Hauser Lindside projects, plus anticipated railroad cooperation and state funding limits.

Coos County Ramnis Cort Highway Commission Oregon State Highway Commission Salem County Court Coquille Oregon Coquille-Bandon Coos Bay Coquille-Douglas County Coos Bay Highway Myrtle Point North Roseburg Hauser-Lakeside-Douglas Roy A. Klein R. H. Mast H. G. Kern W. W. Gage

County Court Deliberates Roosevelt and Coast Highways Bond Plan

The Court discusses not issuing bonds for road construction on a 50 50 basis except to gain aid for Roosevelt and Coast highways. It outlines funded projects from Glasgow Ferry to Douglas County to North Bend and Marshfield to North Bend, with bridge and ferry needs noted. It argues the beach road project and ocean access will benefit Coos County, citing ferry replacement costs and potential savings from a drawbridge.

Douglas County Bandon Glasgow Ferry Douglas Co Coquille Myrtle Point Marshfield North Bend South Slough Cape Atrio Isthmus Slough East Side Oteen Evearlay Heavn Coos Bay Coos River Res Coquille Valley Coos County Oregon Ocean Beach Cape Arago Shore Acrea Sacchi Beach

Coos and Curry County Campaigns Roil With Local

The Coos and Curry counties bustle with campaign activity as local races draw focus. Senator Hall gains ground across the region while Cal M. King builds support in Myrtle Point and Coquille Valley. Del Sing enjoys business backing, and Ben Fisher faces J B Bedingfield in the district attorney contest as Bandon residents rally behind Bedingfield.

Coos County Charles Hall Coos and Curry Counties Cal M. King Myrtle Point Coquille Valley King Coos Bay del M. Sing Ben 5S. Fisher J. B. Bedingfield Bancounty Bandon Mr. Bedingfield

Mothers Day Services at Local Churches

Special services are planned at the Presbyterian and Christian churches on Sunday May 11 honoring Mothers Day. The M E Church North will hold a morning service at 11 o clock with J Edgar Purdy of Willamette University speaking on Captivity of Thought and an evening sermon titled Mother. Omer Idso serves as pastor and invites all to attend.

Presbyterian Church Christian Church M. E. Church North J. Edgar Purdy Willamette University Omer Idso

Memorial Services at Christian Church May 25

Memorial Services will be held at the Christian Church on Sunday May 25 Rev Turner MacDonald will preach the sermon The Grand Army Veterans invite the Spanish War Veterans and World War Veterans to join in a body and march to the services All veterans urged to attend.

The Christian Church Turner MacDonald

Road budget crossroads pondered by Coos County officials

The County Court debates continuing the road program amid looming state payments and a potential $100,000 loss. Citizens are asked to weigh whether to extend current partial constructions or pause until full completion, in the face of limited funds.

Citzen L. J. Simpson Coos Bay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Circuit Court J.D. Myers Walter Flynn Alpha Larson G. W. Ray Ruth M. Spaulding Theodore S. Easton Mildred Evelyn Neely McKinley E. C. Arnot May Williams John S. Owen Doria California Ollie Ray William Davis Selma E. Ray Charles McCoy Jessie McCoy Clara Hurley Elmer Hurley L. E. Brown Guy Chambers Mary Arabella Chambers Robert E. Willett Robert E. Lee Frank B. Osmund Sheriffs Force E. S. Iverson Robert Redell Port Orford Junior Chamber of Commerce WAYOR Ue U. of O Vets Bureau State Highway Commission Mary 16Th Politica Mothers
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