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A.H. Black Building
Robert's Building renamed the A.H. Black building. Built in 1891-92 (1894 - p.11).
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E.A. ADAMS
Opened bazaar (1896 - p.15).
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Harold ADAMS
Aviator. Learned to fly in Army-Air Force in Texas in World War I. Purchased plane with NGW Perkins in 1920's (abt 1916 - p.24).
Flew plane at Myrtle Point Fairgrounds during fair. Seeded logging sites (abt 1920 - p.25).
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A.E. ADELSPERGER
Board member of the Coos and Curry Fair Association (1912 - p.59).
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Jimmie ALBEE
Came to Myrtle Point and drove auto stages for Billie Weekly and John Lewellen. Quit in 1917 to join the Army (1914 - p.24).
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"Antelope"
One of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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Arago
Arago community served by the Sternwheel "Echo" (1901 - p.46).
Arago formed its own High School (abt 1915 - p.48).
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Charles ARCHAMBEAU
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (1907 - p.22).
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Cora AXE
Widow of Peter Axe. Sells Myrtle Point Hotel to A.M. Sunstrup (1930's - p.31).
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Peter AXE
Purchased Myrtle Point Hotel from A.A. Leech and Mrs. Charles Harrington. Dies in early 1930's (1923 - p.31).
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(unknown) BAKER
Member of Myrtle Point's first school orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Al BAKER
Auto stage driver (abt 1915 - p.24).
Owned and drove a bus for the Union High School (1925 - p.49).
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Bill BAKER
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Baltimore Colony
Baltimore Colony arrives in Coos County, lead by Dr. Henry Hermann (1859 - p.20, 51).
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Bank of Myrtle Point
Bank of Myrtle Point was started in 1901 by J.R. Benson and W.F. Hendricks. Built with Daniel Giles and Son bricks. Had offices on 2nd floor (1901 - p.11, 38-39).
Bank of Myrtle Point went from private ownership to shareholders bank (1912 - p.37).
Bank of Myrtle Point located on nw cor 4th and Spruce. Later became the Myers & Myers Department Store (aft 1913 - p.38-39).
Bank of Myrtle Point robbed. Mr. Miller charged with crime (Dec. 4 1913 - p.37).
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Hallet BARGELT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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Harold BARGELT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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L.C. BARGELT
Purchased J.C. Robert's interest in Myrtle Point Enterprise. In 1909 he purchased L.C. Robert's interest too (bef 1909 - p.18).
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Ed C. BARKER (a.k.a. E.C. Barker)
Jeweler in Myrtle Point (1921 - p.41).
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Lucy BARKER (a.k.a. Mrs. E.C. Barker)
In charge of Myrtle Point Women's Club library. In 1925 became first paid librarian (1921 - p.41).
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Daniel BARKLOW (a.k.a. Dan Barklow)
Overland Limited Stagecoach company started (1894 - p.15).
"Overland Limited Stagecoach" still owned by Daniel (1907 - p.21-22).
In photo of Overland Limited Stagecoach. Owner (abt 1907 - p.26).
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David BARKLOW
Came with brothers John and Samuel to Myrtle Point (1872 - p.35).
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Ervin BARKLOW
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Galen BARKLOW
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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George BARKLOW
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach". Shown in photo of the Overland Limited Stagecoach - photo p.26 (abt 1907 - p.21, 26).
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Isaac BARKLOW
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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J.H. BARKLOW
Myrtle Point Union High School board member (1924 - p.48).
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John BARKLOW
Came with brothers David and Samuel to Myrtle Point. First Brethren church meetings held in his house (1872 - p.35).
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Leslie BARKLOW
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Lloyd BARKLOW
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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Manley BARKLOW
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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Samuel BARKLOW
Came with brothers John and David to Myrtle Point (1872 - p.35).
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Nellie Jessie BARTON
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Baseball
Baseball game between Myrtle Point High School and Bandon High School (Jan. 22 1909 - p.65).
City baseball teams in the area included Lee Valley, Norway, Gravelford, Myrtle Point and Bandon (1910 - p.63).
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Baxter Hotel
The Baxter Hotel was the auto stage pickup point in Coquille (1914 - p.24).
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Mrs. BEALS
First manager of hospital (1918 - p.45).
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Curt BECKHAM (a.k.a. C. Beckham)
Player for Bandon Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
Author of this book and Kurts Korners in the Myrtle Point Herald Newspaper (1986 - p.67).
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Judge Edward BENDER (a.k.a. E. Bender)
Member of Myrtle Points first brass band (1880 - p.51).
Platted addition to Myrtle Point with W.A. Border. City recorder in 1887 (1888 - p.2).
Hermann building constructed with Hon. Binger Hermann and Sol Wise (1892 - p.11).
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(unknown) BENSON
Mayor of Myrtle Point (1910 - p.33).
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J.R. BENSON
Held private bank that became the Bank of Myrtle Point with W.F. Hendricks (1900 - p.37).
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A.H. BLACK
Opened general merchandise store in the former Robert's Building (1894 - p.15).
Had business A.H. Black Company and shipped carloads of apples to San Francisco and other cities (bef 1919 - p.55).
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(unknown) BLAKE
Player for Bandon Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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J.M. BLEDSOE
Purchased So. Coos County American newspaper from W.R. Smith (1923 - p.18).
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Board of Trade of Myrtle Point
Board of Trade of Myrtle Point purchased the West Oregonian and installed Orvil Dodge as editor/publisher (1889 - p.2,17).
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Braden BOB
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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Corbin BONES
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Mrs. W.A. BORDER
Hotel manager for Myrtle Point Hotel (abt 1880 - p.31).
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W.A. BORDER
Hotel manager for Myrtle Point Hotel (abt 1880 - p.31).
Platted addition to Myrtle Point with Edward Bender (1888 - p.2).
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S.C. BRADEN
Opened blacksmith shop (1898 - p.15).
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Iradell BRAY
Early settler in Myrtle Point area (1850's - p.Forward).
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"Breakwater"
Steamer "Breakwater" brings steel pipe to Myrtle Point for water system (1910 - p.33).
Steamer "Breakwater" brings new safe for Bank of Myrtle Point to Marshfield [Coos Bay]. From there by train to Myrtle Point (1914 - p.37).
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Brethren Church (United Brethren Church)
Brethren Church started in John Barklow's house on North Fork of Coquille (Dec. 3 1873 - p.35).
United Brethren Church was built (1890 - p.16).
Brethren Church built on 7th and Spruce in Myrtle Point (1898 - p.35).
Brethren Church bought old grade school on Railroad Avenue and remodeled it as a church (1949 - p.35).
Brethren Church moved to NE corner 8th & Ash (Highway 42). Later is Dee's Market and Lodge Hall (aft 1949 - p.35).
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Nellie BREUER
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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Paul Edward BREUER
Baseball team player for Myrtle Point High School from 1909 - 1912. Died before 1985 (1909 - p.65).
Myrtle Point High School class of 1912 (1912 - p.47).
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Samuel BREUER
Opened shoe shop (1891 - p.15).
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Brewster Valley Road Camp
Brewster Valley Road Camp photo with unidentified people shown - photo (abt 1905 - p.36).
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Bridge
Community of Bridge formed its own High School (abt 1910 - p.48).
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(unknown) BROWN
Part owner of Hermann-Brown store in Hermann building (1892 - p.11).
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Norwood BROWN
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Audrey BRYANT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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George BRYANT
Auto stage owner. Bought from Billie Weekly (abt 1916 - p.24).
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L.L. BURTENSHAW
Opened law office (1891 - p.15).
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A.R. BUTTOLPH
Civil engineer that platted Meyersville (1861 - p.1).
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Shirley CARTER
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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(unknown) CARVER
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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William CARVER
William Carver Transfer company loading from Sternwheeler "Echo" - photo (bef 1911 - p.46).
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Ephraim E. CATCHING (a.k.a. E.E.Catching)
Settled in Oregon and filed a donation land grant. Biography (1840's - p.1,3).
Sold donation claim to Henry Meyers (1851 - p.Forward).
Moved to northern California. Died in Del Norte County about 10 miles from Crescent City (abt 1885 - p.4).
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Francis CATCHING
Indian wife of Ephraim E. Catching (abt 1855 - p.1).
Dies of consumption [T.B.]. Had 4 children (abt 1866 - p.4).
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Catholic Church
Catholic church in Myrtle Point was dedicated. Father Daniel Kelly, priest (1940 - p.43).
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"Ceres"
One of the riverboats owned by William E. Rackleff (abt 1900 - p.19,20).
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J.S. CHAMBERS
J.S. Chambers firm that did the heating and plumbing for Myrtle Point Union High School (1924 - p.48).
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Charley CHAMBO
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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Chandler Hotel
Chandler Hotel in Coos Bay is the starting point of trip from Coos Bay to Guerin Hotel in Myrtle Point. Coos Bay - Myrtle Point road was not paved (1920 - p.53).
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Bernice CHANDLER
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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(unknown) CHANEY
Player for Myrtle Point Baseball team (Jun. 3 1910 - p.63).
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"Charm"
Last of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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A.C. CHASE
Manager of the Holt-Chase Cannery. Still in business as of 1926 (1920 - p.55).
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Christ CHRISTENSEN
Player on Myrtle Point Football team. Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51, 61-62).
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City of Myrtle Point
Town of Myrtle Point platted (1879 - p.1).
City of Myrtle Point incorporated (Feb. 25 1887 - p.Forward, 2).
City of Myrtle Point decorated the city for the fair (1913 - p.59).
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Dr. CLARKE
Myrtle Point Union High School board member (1924 - p.48).
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Roy Earl CLARK
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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Harold CLARNO
Coos County Fair manager for 23 years (abt 1970 - p.60).
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P.M. COLE
Sells land to the Coos and Curry Fair Association for fair grounds, along with R.C. Dement (1912 - p.59).
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W.C. CONNER
Started Myrtle Point Enterprise. Mr. Thorp & Conner also published the Enterprise in Riddle (Nov. 16 1895 - p.18).
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Tike COOK
Owns "Cook's Place" - a service station on SW corner 4th and Spruce - photo. [First name obtained from other sources] (abt 1920 - p.34).
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Coos & Curry County Fair
First fair in Myrtle Point at the fair grounds (1912 - p.59).
Coos and Curry Fair in Myrtle Point. Shows grandstand and a house on 4th street - photo (abt 1915 - p.58).
Airplane rides offered at Coos & Curry County Fair (abt 1920 - p.25).
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Coos Bay - Myrtle Point Road
Coos Bay - Myrtle Point road is not paved yet (1920 - p.53).
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Coos Bay, Roseburg & Eastern Railroad (C B R E R N C)
Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern Railroad and Navigation Company railroad organized (1891 - p.13).
First train on the Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern Railroad arrives in Myrtle Point (Sep. 15 1893 - p.2, 23).
Train to Myrtle Point brings 4200 pound safe to Bank of Myrtle Point (1914 - p.37).
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Coos County Fair
Coos County Fair holds first rodeo with bucking horses, bulls and mules (1924 - p.60).
Coos County Fair Association is the new name for the Coos and Curry Fair Association (1934 - p.59).
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Coos County Pioneer Association
Coos County Pioneer Association holds [3rd] reunion in Myrtle Point in conjunction with the first train coming to Myrtle Point (Sep. 15 1893 - p.13).
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Coquille City Dock
Coquille City Dock with "Little Annie" steamboat in front - photo (abt 1900 - p.54).
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"Coquille"
One of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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Patty CUTRIGHT
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Fred DALLAS
Band master of the Myrtle Point band (aft 1930 - p.51).
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Daniel Giles and Son Brickyard
Daniel Giles and Son Brickyard opens. Owned by Daniel and Sam Giles (1890 - p.15).
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Etta Eugenia DARNELL
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Delos DAVENPORT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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George DAVENPORT
Opened wood yard and horse powered wood saw (1898 - p.15).
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Lloyd DAVENPORT
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Dr. DAVIS
Purchased hospital from Dr. Pemberton in 1918. Sold to Dr. R.H. Mast (abt 1920 - p.45).
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Blanche DEARMAND
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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Attrny Wallace DEMENT
Served on Security Bank board of directors. Related to R.C. Dement (aft 1919 - p.39).
Compiled list of Coos &Curry County Fair Association officers and board members (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Grace DEMENT
Source for Security Bank information along with Brad Ross (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Harry G. DEMENT (a.k.a. Harry Dement)
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
On board of Directors for Security Bank from 1928 until his retirement in 1970. Related to R.C. Dement (1928 - p.39).
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Russell C. DEMENT (a.k.a. R.C. Dement)
Sells land to the Coos & Curry Fair Association for fair grounds, along with P.M. Cole. Serves as first Fair Association President (1912 - p.59).
Organized Security Bank in Myrtle Point and member of first Board of Directors. Also organized the First National Bank of Coquille (1919 - p.39).
Myrtle Point Union High School site purchased from the Dements (1924 - p.48).
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Samuel DEMENT
President of Security Bank from 1969 until [at least] 1985. Related to R.C. Dement (1969 - p.39).
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Samuel M. DEMENT
Early settler [Settled in Broadbent area] (1850's - p.Forward).
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Joseph Ray DEVAULT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1912 (1912 - p.47).
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Cleo Agnes DICKSON
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Charles DIETZ
Member of Myrtle Points first brass band (1880 - p.51).
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Kenneth DIETZ
Member of the Baltimore Colony Centennial Committee (1959 - p.67).
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"Dispatch"
Sternwheeler "Dispatch" on the Coquille River - photo (abt 1915 - p.44).
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Dixon Grove
Dixon Grove was the site of the railroad celebrations when the first trains arrived at Myrtle Point station (1893 - p.14).
Stock Show held at Dixon Grove in Myrtle Point. Fore-runner of the Coos and Curry County Association (1911 - p.59).
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Tom DIXON
Built LDS church along with Charles McCracken (1910 - p.29).
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W.L. DIXON (a.k.a. William L. DIXON)
Had printing press shipped by boat to start first newspaper, West Oregonian (1889 - p.2).
Local merchant and owner of West Oregonian, Myrtle Point's first newspaper (Dec. 3 1889 - p.17).
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Austin DODGE
Member of the Baltimore Colony Centennial Committee (1959 - p.67).
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Orvil Ovando DODGE (a.k.a. Orvil Dodge)
Editor of West Oregonian (1889 - p.2, 17).
Opened U.S. Commissioner's office and branch of U.S. Land office (1891 - p.15).
Purchased West Oregonian from John N. Roberts (abt 1891 - p.17).
Documented the arrival of the first train into Myrtle Point (Sep. 15 1893 - p.23).
Story quoted from Orvil Dodge's Pioneer History of Coos & Curry Counties, Or re: 4th of July shooting (1898 - p.7).
Published the book Pioneer History of Coos & Curry Counties, Or (1898 - p.67).
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Bill DONALD
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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"Dora"
One of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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Robley DOYLE
Schroeder brick yard later the Robley Doyle Shingle Mill in Arago (1890's - p.12).
Source for information on brick yards (bef 1987 - p.67).
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DeLoss DRULINER
Player on Myrtle Point Football team. Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51, 61-62).
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Druward DRULINER
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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John DULLY (a.k.a. John Dulley)
Settled land north of what would become the city of Myrtle Point (1850's - p.Forward).
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Mayor Jack DUNN
Mayor of Myrtle Point (Nov. 25 1954 - p.42).
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Shirley EASTON
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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"Echo"
The stearnwheeler "Echo" was built in 1901 by A.R. Ellingsen for J.W. McCloskey. Scrapped in 1911 (1901 - p.38).
The "Echo" was one of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1901 - p.20).
Sternwheeler "Echo" on the Coquille River - photo (abt 1903 - p.46).
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Nord EDDINGS
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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Dr. George D. ELGIN
Physician that practiced in Myrtle Point (1876 - p.2).
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A.R. ELLINGSEN
Built Sternwheeler "Echo" that served the Arago community (1901 - p.46).
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Albie ELWOOD
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Bud EMERY
Aviator and service station owner. Brought in planes for the County Fair (abt 1920 - p.24).
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(Unknown) ENDICOTT
Had a stage stop on the Myrtle Point-Roseburg road where horse teams were exchanged for Dan Barklow's Stage (abt 1890 - p.21).
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Claude ENDICOTT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1910 (1910 - p.47).
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Ron ENDICOTT
Remembered watching with about 100 other people the release of the Sugar Loaf Splash Dam for the film "the Ancient Highway" when a stuntman was killed (1925 - p.57).
Source for information on the Sugar Loaf Splash Dam on the Middle Fork of the Coquille River (bef 1987 - p.67).
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W.W. ENDICOTT
Opened blacksmith and carriage shop (1897 - p.15).
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Erdice Cheese Factory
Erdice Cheese Factory opened (1897 - p.15).
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Evan Products Mill
Evan Products Mill peeled myrtlewood for veneer for Catholic Church (1940 - p.43).
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Alfro FELTER
Umpire for Myrtle Point - Bandon Baseball game in Bandon (Jun. 3 1910 - p.63).
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(Unknown) FIEGER
Player for Bandon Baseball team (Jun. 3 1910 - p.63).
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Ben FIGG
Early Settler in Myrtle Point area (1850's - p.Forward).
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Frank FISH
Auto stage driver (abt 1915 - p.24).
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Flanagan-Bennett Bank
Flanagan-Bennett bank branch located in Myrtle Point. Was a branch of the Marshfield [Coos Bay] Bank (1913 - p.37).
Flanagan-Bennett Bank of Marshfield still has office in Myrtle Point (1919 - p.37, 39).
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Bill FORREST
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Four Square Church (Legion Hall)
Four Square Church purchased LDS church (Nov. 1927 - p.30).
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John FOX
Widened road to Roseburg (1877 - p.21).
Bridge and road builder. Farm in Lee Valley. Made wooden pipes used for water in Myrtle Point (bef 1910 - p.33).
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Fred True Building
Fred True building combined into Security Bank building (1957 - p.39).
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Ruthellen GASSMAN
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Jack GAUTNEY
Purchased the Herald from Dave Holman. Also published the Coquille Sentinel (abt 1956 - p.18).
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Attrny Claud H. GILES
Attorney in Myrtle Point. Member of first Board of Directors for Security bank (1919 - p.39).
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Clark GILES
Myrtle Point High School class of 1911 (1911 - p.47).
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Daniel GILES
Arrived in Coos County in 1853. Father of Samuel Giles (1853 - p.Forward, 29).
Pioneer Indian fighter and gold miner (1855 - p.11).
Opened brick yard called Daniel Giles and Son along Reedsford Road near the river. [Reedsford Road and Maple St] (1890 - p.7, 15).
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Samuel GILES (a.k.a. Sam Giles)
Opened brick yard along Reedsford Road near the river with father, Daniel (1890 - p.7, 11, 15).
Conceived idea for LDS church (1910 - p.29).
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R.A. GRAHAM
Invested over $100000 of his money in railroad from Coos Bay to Myrtle Point. From California (1891 - p.13).
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Forrest GREENE
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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Raleigh GREENE
Member of the Baltimore Colony Centennial Committee (1959 - p.67).
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Ervin GREEN
Member of Myrtle Point's first school orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Guerin Hotel
Guerin Hotel established (1897 - p.15).
Guerin Hotel - photo (abt 1910 - p.4).
Guerin Hotel used as auto stage pickup point in Myrtle Point (1914 - p.24).
Guerin Hotel in Myrtle Point end point of trip from Chandler Hotel to Myrtle Point (1920 - p.53).
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George H. GUERIN
Built and owned Guerin Hotel. [SW cor Spruce and 5th] (1897 - p.31).
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T.D. GUERIN
Proprietor of the Guerin Hotel (1911 - p.27).
Treasurer of the Coos & Curry Fair Association (1912 - p.59).
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Tom GURNEY
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (1907 - p.22).
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Dr. GUSENHOVER
Business manager for West Oregonian (1889 - p.17).
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Theo. HABERLY
Band master of the Myrtle Point band (aft 1930 - p.51).
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Ray HAINES
Baseball team player for Myrtle Point High School (1909 - p.65).
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Al HALL
Heir to father E. Floyd Hall's interest in the Myrtle Point Herald. Buys George's interest to own paper completely (abt 1952 - p.18).
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E. Floyd HALL (a.k.a. E.F. Hall)
Purchased the Herald from Logan White with George W. Hall (Oct. 1 1948 - p.18).
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George W. HALL (a.k.a. G.W. Hall)
Purchased the Herald from Logan White with E. Floyd Hall. Ran paper for several years before he died (Oct. 1 1948 - p.18).
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John HALL
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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May HALL
Myrtle Point High School class of 1910 (1910 - p.47).
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George B. HAMILTON
Purchased Myrtle Point Enterprise from J.M. Bledsoe. Changed the name to the Herald on Mar.29, 1928. Came from Washington state (1925 - p.18).
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Hamm's Caf‚
Hamm's Cafe interior - photo (abt 1930 - p.50).
Hamm's Caf‚ was located on north side of Spruce between 5th and 6th. [Later Ms. Malia's Restaurant] - photo (abt 1930 - p.10).
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Paul HAMMER
Purchased hospital from Dr. Thomas. Did extensive work to hospital. Died in 1963 (aft 1939 - p.45).
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Ida W. HANSEN
Ran a confectionary stand at the Coos & Curry County fair along with F.G. Hermann (Sep. 1912 - p.60).
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K.H. HANSEN
Purchased Myrtle Point Hotel from Martin Neistrom. Grocery owner (1906 - p.31).
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Metta Edna HANSEN
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Dora Beth HANSON
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Frank HARLOCKER
Bookkeeper, Bank of Myrtle Point (1913 - p.37).
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Mrs. Charles HARRINGTON
Purchased Myrtle Point hotel with father A.A. Leech from K.H. Hansen (abt 1918 - p.31).
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Henry HARVEY
Myrtle Point Union High School board member (1924 - p.48).
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Hiram HATCHER
Raced horses at the Coos & Curry Fair and all over the state (abt 1912 - p.59).
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Josephine HAYES
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Louis HAYES
Member of Myrtle Point's first school orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Arvil HAZELWOOD
Member of Myrtle Point's first school orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Elgin HEIMER
Elgin Heimer estate funds used for construction of addition to Myrtle Point Library along with other funds (1983 - p.42).
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W.F. HENDRICKS
Held private bank that became the Bank of Myrtle Point with J.R. Benson (1900 - p.37).
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Hermann and Brown Store
Hermann and Brown store located inside Hermann building (1892 - p.11).
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Hermann Building (Opera House)
Hermann Building constructed with Daniel Giles and Son bricks. 3 stories tall. Later used by the Safeway Ice Cream Processing Plant (1891 - p.11).
Housed the Myrtle Point Gold Creamery. Owned by A.M. Sunstrup (abt 1933 - p.31).
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Hermann Store
Hermann store was constructed by Hon. Binger Hermann (1876 - p.9).
Fire started in the old Binger Hermann store. The two tallest buildings in town were dynamited to put out the fire (Jul. 18 1892 - p.9).
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Dr. Henry HERMANN
Traveled with John Yoakum (1850's - p.Forward).
Baltimore Colony leader. Father of Hon. Binger Hermann (1859 - p.1, 7).
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F.G. HERMANN
Ran a confectionary stand at the Coos & Curry County fair along with Ida W. Hansen (Sep. 1912 - p.60).
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Hon. Binger HERMANN
First teacher in Coquille Valley. Member of the Baltimore Colony (abt 1860 - p.47).
Built the Myrtle Point Store, a 2 story wooden structure (1876 - p.9).
Built the Myrtle Point Hotel, a 3 story wooden structure (1880's - p.31).
Speaker at 4th of July picnic. Son of Dr. Henry Hermann. Biography (Jul. 4 1881 - p.7).
Built the Hermann Building, a 3 story brick building (1892 - p.11).
Fire in the store building erected by Binger in 1876 (Jul. 18 1892 - p.9).
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Verlin K. HERMANN
Member of the Baltimore Colony Centennial Committee (1959 - p.67).
Author of Article on American Legion Hall with Charles McCracken (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Washington Polk HERMANN (a.k.a. W.P. Hermann)
Member of Myrtle Points first brass band (1880 - p.51).
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David HIGGINS
Shot Charles McCloskey dead at 4th of July picnic (Jul. 4 1881 - p.7).
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Jim HOBSON
Raced horses at the Coos & Curry Fair and all over the state (abt 1912 - p.59).
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Abraham HOFFMAN
Early settler [settled at the junction of the Middle and South forks of the Coquille River] (1850's - p.Forward).
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Fred HOLLISTER
Band master of the 1930 Myrtle Point school band (1930 - p.51).
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Dave HOLMAN
Purchased the Herald from Al Hall. Also published the Florence paper (abt 1953 - p.18).
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Holt-Chase Cannery
Holt-Chase Cannery was incorporated 1920. A.C. Chase was manager. Still in business in 1926 when processes 17,000 cases of fruit and berries (1920 - p.55).
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Anita HOWE
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Jim HOWE
Coos County Fair manager (bef 1970 - p.60).
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Elmer HUFFORD
Part of the Myrtle Point Transportation Company with Capt. Panter (1891 - p.20).
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Sherman HUFFORD
Part of the Myrtle Point Transportation Company with Capt. Panter (1891 - p.20).
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Huling-Lundy Hardware
Wimer-Huling Hardware changes name to Huling-Lundy Hardware (abt 1893 - p.15).
Huling-Lundy Hardware store still in business (1896 - p.8).
Interior of Huling-Lundy Hardware Store. First telephone operator, Mrs. Toy, shown - photo (1896 - p.8).
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D.A. HULING
Opened hardware and tin shop. Original name was Wimer-Huling (1892 - p.15).
Part owner of Huling-Lundy Hardware store (1896 - p.8).
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Laura ISENHARDT
Purchased the Herald from Jack Gautney (Jul. 1975 - p.18).
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Yvonne IVERSON
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Clifton JAMES
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Lloyd JARVIS
Baseball player for early Myrtle Point baseball team (abt 1915 - p.64).
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Jim JENKINS
Coos County Fair manager (bef 1970 - p.60).
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Annie JOHNSON
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Hilda MacCarger JOHNSON (a.k.a. "Mac" Johnson)
Nurse and director of nursing at Mast Hospital. Leased and ran hospital from 1932-1944 with Irene Mullen (1902 - p.45).
Source for Mast Hospital information along with Lois Wagner (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Mollie JOHNSON (a.k.a. Mrs. Flentge Perkins)
Aide at Mast Hospital. Later married Flentge Perkins (1918 - p.45).
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(unknown) JONES
Player for Bandon Baseball team (Jun. 3 1910 - p.63).
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Arthur JONES
Purchased the Herald from J.L. Tucker (abt 1935 - p.18).
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Arthur Raymond JONES
Myrtle Point High School class of 1912 (1912 - p.47).
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Father Daniel KELLY
Irish priest for Myrtle Point Catholic church that insisted church include myrtlewood paneling (1940 - p.43).
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Francis KELTNER
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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John KENDALL
Band master of the Myrtle Point band (aft 1930 - p.51).
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Dal KING
Myrtle Point High School class of 1910 (1910 - p.47).
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Jimmie KING
Source for Myrtle Point High School history (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Joe KNIGHT (a.k.a. J.L. Knight)
Vice President of the Coos & Curry Fair Association (1912 - p.59).
Raced horses at the Coos and Curry Fair and all over the state (abt 1912 - p.59).
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Lyle KNIGHT
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Grace KRANTZ
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Bernita LAIRD
Together with sisters Marguerite and Elda turned over ownership of 2 lots to City of Myrtle Point for library. From the estate of P.W. Laird (Nov. 25 1954 - p.41).
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Elda LAIRD
Together with sisters Bernita and Marguerite turned over ownership of 2 lots to City of Myrtle Point for library. From the estate of P.W. Laird (Nov. 25 1954 - p.41).
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Flora M. LAIRD
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time. Library named in her honor at request of her husband, P.W. Laird as per his estate (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Ivan LAIRD
Auto stage driver (abt 1915 - p.24).
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Joe LAIRD
Auto stage driver (abt 1915 - p.24).
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Keith LAIRD
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Marguerite LAIRD
Together with sisters Bernita and Elda turned over ownership of 2 lots to City of Myrtle Point for library. From the estate of P.W. Laird (Nov. 25 1954 - p.41).
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P.W. LAIRD
Donated $8000 for construction of new library and 2 lots on which to build it through his estate. To be called the Flora M. Laird Memorial Library (1943 - p.41).
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Lamb & Lawrence
Lamb & Lawrence purchase West Oregonian who consolidated it with the Coquille Paper (abt 1894 - p.18).
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(unknown) LANCASTER
Player for Bandon Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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(unknown) LAUNCELOT
Member of Myrtle Point's first school orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Bert LAWRENCE
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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LDS church (Legion Hall)
LDS Church was designed after the Mormon Tabernacle by Samuel Giles. Dedicated in 1910 (Jul. 31 1910 - p.29).
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A.A. LEECH
Purchased Myrtle Point Hotel with daughter Mrs. Charles Harrington from K.H. Hansen (abt 1918 - p.31).
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Dr. K.A. LEEP
Physician and Surgeon (1891 - p.15).
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Legion Hall (LDS Church)
The round LDS church was purchased by Legion Post No. 38 shortly after World War II. They installed a 10 foot ceiling inside the building [since removed] (abt 1947 - p.29,30).
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Charles B. LEHMANOWSKY
Opened general merchandise store (1893 - p.15).
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Clare S. LEHMANOWSKY
Author of story in "Glancing Back" about the pioneer Rackleff family (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Lehnherr Park
Lehnherr Park located between 1st and 2nd streets, Ash and Spruce. Named in honor of Christian Lehnherr [may also have been called Dixon Park] (abt 1900 - p.6).
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Christian LEHNHERR (a.k.a. Chris Lehnherr)
Born in Switzerland in 1816. Moved to America w/parents when 12. Biography (1816 - p.5-6).
Purchased E.E. Catching lands from Henry Meyers which became city of Myrtle Point. Built a home and a grist mill (1866 - p.Forward, 1-).
Portrait of Christian Lehnherr - photo (abt 1884 - p.iii).
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John LEHNHERR
Living near Bear Creek when stage accident occurred in 1907 (1907 - p.22).
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William E. LEHNHERR
Opened a transfer line for passengers, baggage and freight with Virgil Roup (1891 - p.15).
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Henry LEVER
Coach of the Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Tom LEVER
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Eva Grace LEWELLEN
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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John LEWELLEN (a.k.a. J.L. Lewellen)
Auto stage owner (1914 - p.24).
Member of first Board of Directors for Security bank (1919 - p.39).
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Libby Brass Band
Libby brass band (community outside Marshfield [Coos Bay]) arrives on first train to Myrtle Point (Sep. 15 1893 - p.23).
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"Liberty"
One of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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Cody LIGGETT
Auto stage driver (abt 1915 - p.24).
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Joe LIGGETT
Auto stage driver (abt 1915 - p.24).
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"Little Annie"
"Little Annie" built by William E. Rackleff. Shown in front of Coquille City dock- photo (abt 1900 - p.19, 54).
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Esther LOCKHART
First teacher in Coos County, in Empire (abt 1858 - p.47).
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Loggers Shodeo
Loggers Shodeo added to the Coos County Fair (1963 - p.60).
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Lonaconing Building
Lonaconing block building was named after the county in Maryland where the Baltimore colony resided (1891 - p.9).
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Y.M. LOWE
Had a hotel in Freedom at the mouth of Beaver Slough. Passenger picked up the "Mud Hen" for their journey to Coos Bay. [First name from Orvil Dodge History p. 199] (abt 1900 - p.19).
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Marie LUNDY
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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W.R. LUNDY
Opened hardware and tin shop. W.R. Lundy purchased Mr. Wimer's interest in business (spring 1892 - p.15).
Part owner of Huling-Lundy Hardware store (1896 - p.8).
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Charles McCLOSKEY
Shot dead at 4th of July picnic by David Higgins (Jul. 4 1881 - p.7).
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J.W. McCLOSKEY
Owner of the Sternwheeler "Echo" - 1901 - 1911 (1901 - p.38).
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Myrl McCLOSKEY
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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Agnes McCRACKEN
Myrtle Point High School class of 1913 (1913 - p.47).
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Charles McCRACKEN
Built LDS church along with Tom Dixon. Has died by 1986 (1910 - p.29).
Author of Article on American Legion Hall with Verlin K. Hermann (bef 1986 - p.67).
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Gus McCULLOCH
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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Jim McCULLOCH
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.22).
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George McDONALD
Baseball player for early Myrtle Point baseball team (abt 1915 - p.64).
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John McDONALD
Baseball player for early Myrtle Point baseball team (abt 1915 - p.64).
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McKinley Elementary School
McKinley elementary school joined with Coquille district (bef 1960 - p.49).
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Rev. Encas McLEAN
Organized a church circuit for south Coos County (1890 - p.16).
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Mr. McLYMAN
Leader of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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C.P. McNAB
Band master of the Myrtle Point band (aft 1930 - p.51).
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Ferris McRAY
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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"Maria"
The "Maria" was the first of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River. Purchased in 1891 (1891 - p.21).
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Dick MARTINDALE
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.22).
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Koral MARTINDALE
Bus driver and owner for Union High School (1925 - p.49).
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Masonic Hall (Masonic Lodge)
Masonic Hall on third floor of Hermann building (1892 - p.11).
Masonic Lodge opens new cemetery [1.5 miles up Maple Street] (1897 - p.1).
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Mast Hospital (Mast-Wilson Hospital)
Mast Hospital opened in the spring of 1918 by Dr. Pemberton (1918 - p.45).
Mast-Wilson hospital remodeled. Old hospital moved back on property (Nov. 24 1926 - p.45).
Dr. Mast modernized the Mast Hospital and doubled the space (1938 - p.45).
Western Medical Care Foundation purchases Mast Hospital. Did extensive work to building (1963 - p.45).
Mast Hospital closed (Feb. 1 1970 - p.45).
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Lewis MAST
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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R.H. MAST
Purchased hospital from Dr. Davis. Took partnership with Dr. Wilson. Called Mast-Wilson Hospital. Died as a result of a car accident in Portland October 8, 1939 (abt 1922 - p.45).
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Colleen MAYBERRY
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Arnold MELBY
Band master of the Myrtle Point band (aft 1930 - p.51).
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Susan MESSERSMITH
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church was organized (1879 - p.16).
Methodist Episcopal Church, South was built (1891 - p.16).
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Gus METZGUS
Long time parishioner of Myrtle Point Catholic Church (aft 1940 - p.43).
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Henry MEYERS
Came to Coos County as part of the Baltimore colony (1859 - p.1).
Bought E.E.Catching donation claim and has area surveyed and platted as Meyersville (1861 - p.Forward, 1).
Sells land to Christian Lehnherr after the floods of 1861-62 (1866 - p.5-6).
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Grace Edna MICHAEL
Myrtle Point High School class of 1911 (1911 - p.47).
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Dorothy Jeanett MILLER
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Larry MILLER
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Amzy MINTONYE
Raced a model 'T' Ford backward in the Backward Ford Contest and won the first year the race was run (1921 - p.59).
Source for information on backward car races at the Coos County Fair (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Mervin MOLLER
Member of Myrtle Point's first school orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Bill MOORE
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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"Mud Hen"
The "Mud Hen" was a double ended boat manned by two oarsmen at the area called Freedom, at the mouth of Beaver Slough. The Lowes had a hotel here (abt 1900 - p.19).
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Irene MULLEN
Leased and ran hospital from 1932-1944 with "Mac" Johnson (1932 - p.45).
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Ephraim L. MUSICK
Source for Ephraim Catching information (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Myers & Myers Department Store
Myers & Myers Department Store located on nw cor 4th and Spruce in Bank of Myrtle Point building [now a part of Hometown Hardware] (bef 1987 - p.38).
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Mitch MYERS
Source for information on canneries (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Myrtle Point Auto Stage
Myrtle Point Auto Stage on nw cor 5th and Maple - photo (abt 1915 - p.52).
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Myrtle Point Baseball Team
Myrtle Point Baseball Team with Henry A. Schroeder as coach or owner - photo (abt 1915 - p.64).
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Myrtle Point Brass Band
Myrtle Point Brass Band organized (Nov. 1880 - p.41,51).
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Myrtle Point Cemetery
Cemetery originally located where Myrtle Point High School is today [se cor 4th and Harris] (abt 1880 - p.1).
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Myrtle Point City Hall
City Hall was completed. One room available for books for a library (1924 - p.41).
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Myrtle Point Enterprise
The newspaper name changed from the West Oregonian to Myrtle Point Enterprise (1895 - p.18).
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Myrtle Point Football Team
Myrtle Point played Bandon for the Coos County football championship (Nov. 17 1927 - p.61-62).
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Myrtle Point Gold Creamery
Housed in the Hermann Building. Owned by A.M. Sunstrup (abt 1933 - p.31).
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Myrtle Point Herald
The name of the newspaper changes from Myrtle Point Enterprise to Myrtle Point Herald (Mar. 29 1928 - p.18).
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Myrtle Point Hotel
Myrtle Point Hotel built. 3 story wooden structure - photo (1880 - p.15, 31-32).
Myrtle Point Hotel razed (1935 - p.31).
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Myrtle Point Library
Myrtle Point Library was occupied (Oct. 1 1954 - p.41).
Addition to Myrtle Point Library [on north side of building] started (1983 - p.42).
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Myrtle Point Livery & Feed Stable
Myrtle Point Livery & Feed Stable, nw cor 5th and Maple - photo (abt 1915 - p.52).
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Myrtle Point Population
Myrtle Point has 52 inhabitants per the census of 1880 (1880 - p.Forward).
Myrtle Point has 354 inhabitants per the census of 1890 (1890 - p.Forward).
Myrtle Point has 600 inhabitants (1897 - p.2).
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Myrtle Point Post Office
Post Office name changed to Myrtle Point from Ott (Dec. 29 1876 - p.2).
Post Office located in the Hermann building. Served 12 routes (1892 - p.11).
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Myrtle Point School
Myrtle Point School built of Daniel Giles and Sons bricks. Located on C and Maple streets where Maple Primary now stands (1890 - p.11).
Myrtle Point opens a 4 year high school (1906 - p.47).
View of Myrtle Point looking west from hill above Myrtle Point School - photo (abt 1912 - p.28).
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Myrtle Point School Orchestra
Myrtle Point School orchestra formed. Glen Neideigh was director (1923 - p.51).
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Myrtle Point Streets
Streets in Myrtle Point are not paved yet but sidewalks and wood crosswalks are used - photo (abt 1910 - p.30).
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Myrtle Point Transportation Company
Riverboat business on the Coquille River started by Capt. Panter and his sons, Elmer and Sherman Hufford and Paris Ward abt 1891 (abt 1891 - p.20).
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Myrtle Point Union High School
Myrtle Point Union High School was petitioned by 16 school districts (Mar. 1923 - p.48).
Myrtle Point Union High School built (1924 - p.48).
Myrtle Point Union High School was approved. Site selected was the Dement property bordered by Harris and 4th Streets (Feb. 18 1924 - p.48).
Myrtle Point Union High School opens on sw cor 4th and Harris (Oct. 30 1925 - p.49).
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Myrtle Point Water System
Steel water pipes replace wooden pipes made by John Fox (1910 - p.33).
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Myrtle Point Women's Club
Myrtle Point Women's club started a Library club in the club room of the Woodmen Lodge Hall. Combined with the Women's Christian Temperance Union-W.C.T.U (1921 - p.41).
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Myrtle Point-Roseburg Road
Myrtle Point-Roseburg Road widened by John Fox (1877 - p.21).
Stage stops alone the Myrtle Point-Roseburg Road were at Endicott's farm, Bridge, Remote, Sheep Ranch (county line), Camas Valley, Olalla, Brockway and Roseburg (abt 1890 - p.21).
Stage at Sugar Loaf Mountain on Myrtle Point to Roseburg Highway - photo (abt 1910 - p.40).
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"Myrtle"
One of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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Glen NEIDEIGH
Director of Myrtle Point School first orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Herman NELSEN
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Martin NIESTROM
Purchased Myrtle Point Hotel (1891 - p.31).
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Norway Creamery
Norway Creamery with the steamer "Rita" docked at the dock about 1900-1901 - photo (abt 1900 - p.60).
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(unknown) NYSTROM
Baseball player for early Myrtle Point baseball team (abt 1915 - p.64).
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"Ortolan"
The "Ortolan" was a ship owned by William Rackleff. Sailed around Cape Horn (1849 - p.20).
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Ott
Ott is the name of the first post office in Myrtle Point (1872 - p.2).
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Overland Limited Stagecoach
Overland Limited Stagecoach company started. Owned by Daniel Barklow (1894 - p.15).
Stagecoach that ran away in a fatal stage wreck - photo (Nov. 1907 - p.56).
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Adrian PAGE
Driver for "Overland Limited Stagecoach" (abt 1907 - p.21).
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Capt. PANTER
Captain of several Coquille riverboats. Organized the Myrtle Point Transportation Company. Ran the business for several decades (1891 - p.20).
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George PARKER
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Lt. PEGHORN
First teacher in Coos County, in Empire (abt 1913 - p.59).
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Dr. PEMBERTON
Opened a small hospital [on north end of 7th street and Ash], in his residence. Sold to Dr. Davis (1918 - p.45).
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Perkin's Drug Store
Perkin's Drug Store started by N.G.W. Perkins (1888 - p.15).
Perkin's Drug Store orders $400 worth of books for new library (1924 - p.41).
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Flentge PERKINS
Married Mollie Johnson sometime after she started work at Mast Hospital. [Son of N.G.W. Perkins] (aft 1918 - p.45).
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N.G.W. PERKINS (a.k.a. Nick Perkins)
Opened drug store (1888 - p.15).
Victim of holdup on Myrtle Point-Roseburg Stage line (abt 1907 - p.22).
Member of first Board of Directors for Security bank (1919 - p.39).
Aviator. Purchased plane in early 1920's with Harold Adams. Used plane to seed logging sites (abt 1920 - p.24-25).
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Lera PETERSON
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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W.O. PHILLIPS
Owned West Oregonian for a short time but sold it back to Orvil Dodge (abt 1893 - p.17).
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Elsie Grace PHILPOTT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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M.G. POHL
Wrote article about E.E. Catching for the West Oregonian (1903 - p.3).
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(unknown) POLAND
Player for Myrtle Point Baseball team (Jun. 3 1910 - p.63).
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Powers Railroad Line
Powers railroad line from Myrtle Point to Powers completed. Started in 1912 by the Smith-Powers Logging Company (May 1915 - p.14).
Myrtle Point to Powers rail line was removed in the 1970's (1970's - p.14).
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Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church in Coos County was organized at Myrtle Point (abt 1890 - p.16).
Presbyterian Church was built. [Was moved to its present location in 1900] (1891 - p.16).
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Dutch PREY
Baseball player for early Myrtle Point baseball team (abt 1915 - p.64).
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Capt. William RACKLEFF
Sailed the "Ortolan" around Cape Horn, then built the "Twin Sisters" in Scottsburg (1849 - p.20).
Came up to the North Fork of Coquille by ocean going schooner "Ortolan" that had sailed around Cape Horn (1859 - p.1).
Still using ocean going schooner "Ortolan" to bring provisions to settlers along Coquille River (1866 - p.6).
Working with son William E. Rackleff on the Coquille River (abt 1868 - p.54).
Ran busy shipyard at the forks of the North Fork of the Coquille River (1890s - p.15).
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Capt. William E. RACKLEFF
Worked with his father on the Coquille river as a merchant. Also had one of the first stores in Myrtle Point (abt 1868 - p.20).
Built the steamboat "Little Annie" that was one of the first riverboats on the Coquille River (1876 - p.54).
Owned the river boats the "Little Annie" and the "Ceres" on the Coquille River (1880 - p.19).
Opened sawmill (1891 - p.15).
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Ed RACKLEFF
Cashier, Bank of Myrtle Point (1913 - p.37).
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(unknown) RADABAUGH
Local banker. Paid for airplane flight to Roseburg. [Probably Andrew Jackson Radabaugh as he was proprietor of Guerin Hotel in 1920] (abt 1920 - p.25).
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Railroad Avenue Grade School
Old grade school located on Railroad Avenue (bef 1949 - p.35).
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Redway Hardware
Redway Hardware is the name of the former Huling-Lundy Hardware store (1985 - p.8).
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G.S. REED
Myrtle Point Union High School board member (1924 - p.48).
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Orin Alvin REED
Myrtle Point High School class of 1912 (1912 - p.47).
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Remote Elementary School
Remote elementary school joined with Bridge district (bef 1960 - p.49).
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Al RICE
In photo of Sugarloaf Road Camp (1910 - p.42).
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"Rita"
Steamer "Rita" docked in front of the Norway Creamery in 1900-1901. Ran the upper Coquille River - photo (abt 1900 - p.60).
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John A. ROBBINS
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Roxanna Dollie ROBBINS
Myrtle Point High School class of 1912 (1912 - p.47).
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Roberts Building
Roberts building built with bricks from Giles and Son. Grocery. Located on nw cor 6th and Spruce. [Built for John H. Roberts and his son L.A. Roberts]. Also called A.J. Black building (1890 - p.11).
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E.C. ROBERTS
E.C. Roberts took over G.M. Short's interest in Myrtle Point Enterprise (Oct. 1901 - p.18).
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Ed ROBERTS
Had law office over Bank of Myrtle Point. Lawyer (1913 - p.37).
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John C. ROBERTS
Purchased Myrtle Point Enterprise with G.M. Short (1896 - p.18).
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John N. ROBERTS
Apprentice typo for West Oregonian (abt 1889 - p.17).
Purchased West Oregonian and moved it to his own building (abt 1891 - p.17).
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L.J. ROBERTS
E.C. Roberts sold his interest in Myrtle Point Enterprise to L.J. Roberts (1948 - p.18).
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Louis A. ROBERTS (a.k.a. L.A. Roberts)
Secretary of the Coos and Curry Fair Association. [Owned Robert's building with father, J.H. Roberts] (1912 - p.59).
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William ROLAND
Early Settler in Myrtle Point area. [Settled between Myrtle Point and Powers] (1850's - p.Forward).
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Ernest Roy ROOT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Louis ROOT
Barklow family historian and author of The Barklow Family book (bef 1987 - p.35, 65).
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Nettie Ester ROOT
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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(unknown) ROSE
City Recorder for Myrtle Point (1910 - p.33).
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Brad ROSS
Source for Security Bank information along with Grace Dement (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Virgil ROUP
Opened a transfer line for passengers, baggage and freight with William E. Lehnherr (1891 - p.15).
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Gary D. ROUSH
Author of paper on the history of the Coos County Fair (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Elma RUSSELL
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Mildred RUSSELL
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Safeway Ice Cream Processing Plant
The old Hermann building became the Safeway Ice Cream Processing Plant. The upper stories were removed a few years before 1987 (1985 - p.11).
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Schneider Music
Schneider Music store carried magazines (1924 - p.41).
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Lena Marlan SCHNEIDER
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Otto SCHNEIDER
Myrtle Point High School class of 1911 (1911 - p.47).
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School District 41
School District 41 formed. Myrtle Point Union High School merged with elementary schools in Arago, Bridge, Broadbent, Dora, Etelka [Gaylord], Myrtle Point and Sitkum (1960 - p.49).
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(unknown) SCHROEDER
Baseball player for early Myrtle Point baseball team (abt 1915 - p.64).
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A.H. SCHROEDER
Member of Myrtle Points first brass band (1880 - p.51).
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Clarence SCHROEDER
Willie, Clarence and Walter Schroeder opened a brick yard in Arago (1906 or 1907 - p.11).
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Elton A. SCHROEDER
Member of the Baltimore Colony Centennial Committee (1959 - p.67).
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F. Fred SCHROEDER
Member of Myrtle Point's first brass band (1880 - p.51).
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Henry A. SCHROEDER
Member of Myrtle Point's first brass band (1880 - p.51).
Baseball coach or owner for early Myrtle Point baseball team (abt 1915 - p.64).
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J. Henry SCHROEDER (a.k.a. Henry Schroeder, Sr.)
Had first piano shipped around the horn and brought to Myrtle Point (1860 - p.51).
Member of Myrtle Point's first brass band (1880 - p.51).
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Milton SCHROEDER
Bus driver and owner for Union High School (1925 - p.49).
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Walter SCHROEDER
Willie, Clarence and Walter Schroeder opened a brick yard in Arago (1906 or 1907 - p.11).
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Willie SCHROEDER
Willie, Clarence and Walter Schroeder opened a brick yard in Arago (1906 or 1907 - p.11).
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C.M. SCHULTZ
Purchased Myrtle Point Enterprise from L.C. Bargelt (bef 1909 - p.18).
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Security Bank
Security Bank organized by Russell C. Dement. Located on ne cor 5th and Spruce (Jul. 29 1919 - p.39).
Old 2 story wooden structure of first Security Bank was moved away and a concrete building was built in it's place (abt 1930 - p.39).
Security Bank remodeled in 1957 and expanded into Fred True building next door (1957 - p.39).
In 1964 new facelift given to outside of the Security Bank building [had vertical bars on second story - removed in 2005] (1964 - p.39).
Head office of Security Bank moved to Coos Bay (1985 - p.40).
Security Bank has branches in Coquille, Bunker Hill, North Bend, Bandon and Brookings (bef 1987 - p.39).
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O.J. SEELEY
Board member of the Coos and Curry Fair Association (1912 - p.59).
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Sempert's Drug Store
Sempert's Drug store located on sw corner of 5th and Spruce. [Later moved to nw corner 8th (Highway 42) and Spruce] (bef 1986 - p.4).
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Leona SHIELDS
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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G.M. SHORT
Foreman for West Oregonian (abt 1889 - p.17).
Myrtle Point Enterprise bought with John C. Roberts (1896 - p.18).
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Les SIMONS
Band master of the Myrtle Point band (aft 1930 - p.51).
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Frank SINKO
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Smith-Powers Logging Company
Smith-Powers Logging Company starts construction of rail line to Powers. Later called the Coos Bay Company. Sold to the Georgia-Pacific Lumber Co (1912 - p.14).
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Smith-Wood Products
Smith-Wood Products of Coquille formed plywood from myrtlewood veneer (1940 - p.43).
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Isam SMITH
In photo of Sugarloaf Road Camp (1910 - p.42).
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Virgil SMITH
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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W.R. SMITH
Purchased Myrtle Point Enterprise from C.M. Schultz. W.R. changed the name to the Southern Coos County American (1917 - p.18).
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Thelma SNYDER
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific Train Depot in Myrtle Point - photo (1905 - p.14).
Southern Pacific Railroad completes line from Eugene to Marshfield [Coos Bay]. Later Southern Pacific Company purchases the Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern Railroad (1916 - p.14).
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Augustus SPIESS
Myrtle Point school superintendent that discussed Union High School concept with Gresham, Mollala and Milton-Freewater (1923 - p.48).
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Roy Earl SPIRES
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Barton STEMMLER
Member of Myrtle Point's first school orchestra (1923 - p.51).
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Dr. M.O. STEMMLER
Board member of the Coos and Curry Fair Association (1912 - p.59).
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J.O. STEMMLER
Author of 1911 booklet promoting Myrtle Point (1911 - p.67).
First Chairman of Security Bank of Myrtle Point and board member (1919 - p.39).
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S.E. STEWART
Member of Myrtle Point's first brass band (1880 - p.51).
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Sugar Loaf Dam
Sugar Loaf Dam was opened and a Hollywood stuntman was killed trying to outrun it for the movie "the Ancient Highway". Dam was located five miles up the Middle Fork of the Coquille Ri (1925 - p.57).
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Sugar Loaf Road Camp
Sugar Loaf Road Camp - photo with Isam Smith, Ed Weekly and Al Rice identified (1910 - p.42).
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Timothy J. SULLIVAN
Parishioner of Catholic church. Donated myrtlewood trees for plywood for inside church. Lived up Catching Creek (1940 - p.43).
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Florence SUMMERLIN
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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Lester L. SUMMERLIN
Myrtle Point High School class of 1912 (1912 - p.47).
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Zella SUMMERLIN
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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A.M. SUNSTRUP
Owned Myrtle Point Gold Creamery that was located in Hermann Building next to Myrtle Point Hotel. Purchased Myrtle Point Hotel and had it razed in 1935 (abt 1935 - p.31).
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(unknown) SYKES
Sykes, Olson and Sykes purchased the Herald (1985 - p.18).
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"Telegraph"
One of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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Telephone
Telephone lines completed between Myrtle Point and Coos Bay (Aug. 12 1893 - p.15).
Telephone switchboard located in the Huling-Lundy Hardware Store - photo (1896 - p.8).
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"The Ancient Highway" film
"The Ancient Highway" filmed a section of the movie at the Sugar Loaf splash dam on the Middle Fork of the Coquille River (Jun. 1925 - p.57).
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Dr. H.H. THOMAS
Associated with Dr. Mast in 1935. Sold his interest in the hospital to Paul Hammer (1935 - p.45).
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Carl THOMPSON
Member of the 1927-28 orchestra (1927 - p.51).
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Mrs. TOY
Interior of Huling-Lundy Hardware Store. First telephone operator, Mrs.Toy, shown - photo (1896 - p.8).
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Bill TRACY
Re-opened Schroeder brick yard in Arago. Robley Doyle worked for him (1890's - p.12).
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J.L. TUCKER
Purchased the Herald from George B. Hamilton with R.C. Tucker (Feb. 1932 - p.18).
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R.C. TUCKER
Purchased the Herald from George B. Hamilton with J.L. Tucker (Feb. 1932 - p.18).
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"Twin Sisters"
Riverboat "Twin Sisters" built by William Rackleff in Scottsburg (1849 - p.20).
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"Venus"
One of the riverboats owned by Captain Panter over several decades on the Coquille River (abt 1900 - p.20).
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William VOLKMAR
Opened hardware store (1889 - p.15).
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J.M. WAGNER
Myrtle Point Union High School board member (1924 - p.48).
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Lois WAGNER
Came to work at Mast Hospital. Became administrator in 1963 until hospital closed in February 1970 (1954 - p.45).
Source for Mast Hospital information along with Hilda "Mac" Johnson (bef 1987 - p.67).
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Floyd M. WALKER
Myrtle Point High School class of 1915 (1915 - p.47).
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Capt. Paris WARD
Part of the Myrtle Point Transportation Company with Capt. Panter (1891 - p.20).
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Aulden WARNER
Player on Myrtle Point Football team (1927 - p.61-62).
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Billie WEEKLY
Auto stage owner. Sold to George Bryant (1914 - p.24).
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Ed WEEKLY
In photo of Sugarloaf Road Camp (1910 - p.42).
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Effie WEEKLY
Myrtle Point High School class of 1914 (1914 - p.47).
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Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo service came with the railroad in 1893 (1893 - p.15).
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Virginia WELLS
Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (bef 1987 - p.42).
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West Oregonian
First newspaper, the West Oregonian, published in Myrtle Point by W.L. Dixon and Orvil Dodge (Dec. 3 1889 - p.2).
Name changed to Myrtle Point Enterprise (1895 - p.18).
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Belle WHITAKER
President of Myrtle Point Women's Club which started first public library. Myrtle Point Librarian at one time (1923 - p.41).
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Logan WHITE
Purchased the Herald from Arthur Jones (1947 - p.18).
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Dr. WILSON
In partnership with Dr. R.H. Mast in the Mast-Wilson Hospital. Moved to Coquille in abt 1935 (abt 1922 - p.45).
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Grover Clevelan WILSON (a.k.a. Grover Wilson)
Baseball team player for Myrtle Point High School (1909 - p.65).
Myrtle Point High School class of 1912 (1912 - p.47).
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(unknown) WIMER
Opened hardware and tin shop. Original name Wimer-Huling (1892 - p.15).
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Wimer-Huling Hardware
Wimer-Huling Hardware store opened (spring 1892 - p.15).
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Peter WISE
Opened blacksmith shop (1889 - p.15).
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Sol WISE
Hermann building constructed with Judge E. Bender and Hon. Binger Hermann (1892 - p.11).
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John YOAKUM
Traveled with Dr. Henry Hermann (1850's - p.Forward).
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I.L. YOUNG
I.L. Young Construction firm that built Myrtle Point Union High School and did wiring (1924 - p.48).
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