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Herald 1883 1884-June 1884-July | 1884-more 1885-9 1890 to newspaper menu Historical Newspapers OREGON YOU DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO PUBLISH (or show publicly) THIS FULL DOCUMENT. For permission to copy excerpts. click here. compilation copyright (c) 2008 by Marilee Miller COQUILLE CITY HERALD Coquille, OR. [additions and re-keyworded, Jan 08] JULY 1884 July 29 Locale-CoquilleValley Tot-Coq Lhc-land Locale-CoqR agric timber lumber lifestyle pioneer house mail transport road Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-tidewater Srh-trade Srh-ocean Srh-freight climate improve condit-outlook boomer home-seeker mill log school item-tobacco item-liquor item-goods paper other-coal health-misc RR-hopes invest organiz church Tot-Coq OT-Maine OT-EasternStates OT-AtlanticStates school-indir name-Tobias misc-word(several) misc-word (superlative) saying Nn92-3 CCH July 29, 1884 The Coquille Country as a New- Comer sees It. [sic] [head; bold, centered, smaller than text. 1st line spans the column; 2nd line, wide margins. M. no capital on comer.] (H. J. Tobias.) Ed. Herald: --Receiving lately a number of communications, asking about this part of the country, from parties desiring to come out here to settle, and as I do not care to open a correspondence with each writer personally, would respectfully submit the following, hoping that the description of this beautiful wooded valley will be as favorably received, as the impressions were made upon the writer. I will not attempt to overrate or exagerate [sic] so as to deceive, but give a plain, simple statement, which will hold good when afterwards viewed. To a person coming from a prairie or partial prairie country, the discovery of a clearing upon the side of a mountain, as in the dense, thick undergrowth of the valley, surrounded on all sides by a heavy forest of timber, would be something new, indeed. A little spot – only a few acres at most, from which the felling of large trees, the clearing away and burning the small brush, the digging out of stumps, the grubbing up of roots, have taken years for the settler to accomplish. A little house, with a few out buildings, a horse, a yoke or two of oxen, a few cows and pigs comprise his capital. His house on the bank of the Coquille river; [sic] or one of its tributaries and the principal highway for him is the water. He has his boats, and takes advantage of the tide to reach his postoffice [sic] and trading point. He is frugal and saving, and withal industrious. His cows roam the neighboring hills the year round, and supply the family with fresh milk and butter. The woods are full of deer and elk, and the brooks and rivers are plentifully supplied with fish. His garden supplies his table with fresh vegetables at all times during the year, and his gun and faithful dog, his larder, [sic] with fresh meat. I wondered upon my arrival in this part, how the people could make a living upon so meager a clearing – you cannot call it a farm, in the Eastern or California sense – it is only a little clearing in a mighty forest. A forest of tall spruce, fir and cedar so dense and thick that a bird can scarcely fly through it. The soil is very rich, easily worked, and produces abundantly of everything planted on it. Vegetables can be had the year round from the garden; some kinds growing two or even three crops in one year. Hay from two to five tons to the acre. This is truly a timbered country. Do not expect to find prairies where you can turn your team loose and plow a furrow a mile in length. Do not expect to find homes nicely fenced, with flourishing, young orchards planted upon them, every thing in your hand, just for the taking of it. You can get just such places, desirable places, too, but the owners will want fair prices for their improvements. There is a great deal of this land still unoccupied; some of it belongs to the government, and some of it has passed into second hands, and can be had for a small advance upon the first cost. Such land will never have any attraction for lazy people; but it always will have for a much larger class who want nothing so much as to carve out homesteads in the wilderness. A timbered country is more attractive than a treeless one; and the more so if the woods abound with luscious, wild berries, and the ivy and the grape vines festoon the myrtle here and there. [M. possibly means “Oregon grape”?] One comes upon new homes along the river, up the creeks or on the mountain slopes, finding young orchards and domestic shrubbery, robust children and many evidences of that sort of comfort, which goes with the utmost simplicity. There is no malaria here; no ague and fever. The pure sea breeze sweeps over the land every day, bringing with it health and purity of atmosphere, excelled by no climate in the United States. It is now the middle of summer, but everything around gives the appearance of mid April. The gentle showers moisten the earth; the sea breeze from old Pacific tempers the atmosphere while al [sic] the fields, groves and hills are draped with living green. The settler sees his property increasing in value from year to year, his orchard coming into bearing. His labor is slowly turned into capital. His homestead is a thousand times more attractive to him because he did the improvement upon it with his own hands. He planted every tree, he built his fences, he has erected the sheds and farm buildings, and in some instances, the dwelling in which he lives. The log house is seldom seen. The settler going a long distance, and at great disadvantage, and paying a high price for rough lumber, when the very timber he cuts from his claim would have made a more comfortable house, at less expense. One can hardly account for the scarcity of log houses, unless it be that the settler regards the log house too rude and primitive [sic], and has a desire to advance a step by building a poorer house of sawed lumber, at a greater cost. Perhaps there will be, some day, a fashion for log houses as a kind of satire on the expensive wooden castles overburdended with meretricious ornaments which one sometimes sees. The prospects for a railroad into this country are good. An eastern company -- who have lately purchased the Coos Bay Wagon Road company’s road – will build a railroad from Roseburg to the ocean next year; probably touching the ocean at Empire City. The pioneer who has secured his claim will find he is not very remote from markets, and centers of business. The country is quite well settled up. School houses have been erected and good schools established in every district; which I believe will compare favorably with any in the rural portions of this state. The settler is no longer isolated. Roads have been made to every portion of the county; though some are quite new, and not quite as smooth as the pleasure drives through the parks of eastern cities. Every additional settler increases the value of his neighbor’s property. He may never become rich, but it dawns on him that he has gained something, which in the future will be better than a doubtful bank account. His clearing will then have become a productive farm and he will enjoy the luxury of a warm fire and a large back-log [sic]. He will then no longer slash down and burn his timber to get rid of it, for timber will then have become valuable and he will have a due appreciation of it. Even now it is being sought after by speculators, who have a true appreciation of this country’s future. What Maine now is, with her valuable pine forests to the Eastern and Atlantic states, so this part of Oregon will be to this coast, with its fir, spruce, cedar and myrtle lumber. Not only is this country rich with thousands of acres of the finest timber in the world, but every hill and mountain is underlaid with coal. Two or three banks have already been opened on the Coos bay, and a trade is being carried on by shipment of coal to the California cities. This promises to be an important branch of industry, at no distant day. At the present time the principal part of the inhabitants are engaged in lumbering. Some mills are built at nearly all the available points for shipping lumber, and the hardy farmer finds plenty of hard work in falling, cutting and hauling the logs to the different mills. Thus clearing the land and gaining a livelihood at the same time. It is a slow process to make homes in timbered country, but the process makes hardy men and women and healthy children. One word about the pleasant town in which we live, and we will have done. Nestled like a bird’s egg in its nest is Coquille City, among the tall evergreens of spruce and fir, shading the suburban walks and presenting a pleasing background as they cover the sloping hill side [sic], north and east of the city. It is situated on the Coquille river at the head of navigation for ocean vessels, which carry lumber from its wharves to the San Francisco market. Located as it is in a rich agricultural district, it is – as it always will be by its natural position – cross roads [sic] of the common wealth [sic] – an important trading center. It has good stores of general merchandise, first class hotels for the accommodation of the traveling public – an ecclesiastical center [sic] for the weary to rest in, a two story school building where a hundred busy workers are delving after knowledge, a billiard hall where cigars and something stronger than water can be had – a goodly supply of the different secret organizations. And, withal, gentle reader, by personal experience it is a good climate in which to sleep. You can do more snoring and solid down right [sic] sleeping to the square hour [sic], than in any place in the Union. If you don’t believe it, come and see. + Poem ad health-treatment animal-alligator name-LeGarcon name-Starkey paper Nn94 CCH July 29, 1884 [M. at top, it says by LeGarcon, but at bottom it’s a company advertising liver pills. LeGarcon was Robert Starkey, a Coos writer, and at this time an editor of the Herald. Did he write “advertising” or sell liver pills?”] The Story of an Alligator. [head; centered, bold; medium margins; smaller than text] (centered, bold; medium margins; smaller than text] (BY LE GARCON.) [centered; very small type] An Alligator – vicious tramp— Lay lurking in the mud, And taking flies in from the swamp, Which seemed to do him good— [space] But gazing ‘round upon the grass For more that might be had, He saw a biped slowly pass Whose countenance was sad. {space] “My friend,” thus spoke the Saurian, “What makes you look unwell? What ails you now? Poor simple man, I’ll listen if you’ll tell.” [space] “Of sickness, sorrow, human tears, I’ve seen much in my day, Could my dread tale but reach your ears “Twould fill them with dismay. [sic] [space] “In mud and water I exist, And live on fish and flies; I am a true philanthropist – In much which that implies. [space] Though circumscribed by Nature’s plan, In freedom still I joy; I am no enemy to man And clearly love a dog. [space] My breast in tenderness is clad, I’m open and sincere; I think I’ll shed – you look so bad – A sympathetic tear.” [space] Though bilious, nerveless and unstrung, The man felt much beguiled. The flies being thick on t’gator’s tongue, He took them in and smiled. [space] The ‘Gator made a joyful snap, Then opened his jaws anew, And said, “My friend, I’ll spread my trap And listen unto you.” [space] Then said the man: “My ailment is, Beyond my knowledge, deep: It drives away each thought of bliss, Breaks every hope of sleep. [space] “I mope around and can not eat No joy in life I take; Long for the end – tho’ life is sweet, And nervously I shake.” [space] “I’ve lived here,” said the slimy chap, “Full twenty years or more; Met many men with your mishap – Could count them by the score. [space] With that the brute seemed to get mad, And gave the mud a rile; But what he said made that man glad – “You fool, it is your bile. [space] “ ‘Tis strange to me that men of sense Will suffer from those ills; A world-wide cure at small expense In PARSON’S LIVER PILLS. [space] “They’ll cure you: You may safely trust, And take my word for that, Your leanness fills me with disgust; Take them, and you’ll grow fat. [space] Go spend a trifle and get well— With sympathy I shake.” He hit the mud a parting knell, And dove into the lake. [space] The man went, thoughtful, on his way, And musingly did pass Upon the words he’d heard that day, Also, on Balaam’s ass. [space] But entering a neat drug-store, He jumped with joyous thrills. ‘Twas fate – for there upon the door Was “PARSONS LIVER PILLS.” [space] No more his tortured members shake; He seeks his daily toil Without an ache; thinks of the lake, And keeps a healthy bile. [space] The liver in a torpid state Creates those nervous thrills; Then mind, before it be too late, Use PARSON’S LIVER PILLS. L. P. White & Co. Terra Alta, W. Va. + = other-mining Locale-mineral-belt Lhc-land? Geology-rock climate Locale-CoosCounty Locale-CurryCounty Locale-JohnsonCreek Locale-CoqR? Locale-RogueR? Animal-prehistoric photo-indir(Wilkins) Nn95 CCH July 29, 1884 OUR MINES. [headline; centered; bold, smaller than text; extra-wide margins.] Ed. HERALD: --In talking with others about our mines, we often hear the remark: “If I were looking for quartz I would go to a better mining district than this,” which leads us to inquire whether or not we ought to expect valuable ledges in our mountains. Before we come directly to this question, perhaps it will be best to consider the agents that have been at work here and to which we must look for a solution of the problem – how our gold became scattered over so great an extent. Geologists tell us there was a time called the Glacial period, when our earth – excepting a narrow belt on the equator – was covered with an immense sheet of ice; which had a movement to the equator except where it was modified by the slope of the land. On our Atlantic coast it was S. E. while on this coast it was S. W. the general direction being south. Prof. Denton says: “This ice was thousands of feet in thickness. and did not extend south of 39 degrees – or four degrees south of us – except in high mountain regions.” Professor Agassiz estimates its thickness at from 6 to 15 thousand feet, and says: “That with a few exceptions, there is over the whole continent north of the 40th parallel, evidence of a universal glacier which moved in a north and northerly direction.” On the top of our mountains, everywhere, may be more indication of this glacial action. It is evident that when this immense sheet of ice melted, it made a tremendous wash over the whole country, and our canyons were full of seething foaming water which bore rocks, metals and everything before it to the sea. That this happened after the formation of our ledges I quote from Agassiz lecture [sic] on the glacial period. He says, “The glacial period was comparatively recent, subsequent to a time when our earth was much warmer than now; when the rhinocerus inhabited our western prairies, and the mastodon and elephant roamed over Liberia and the high latitudes of this country. “That the tropical state of things was changed rather suddenly by the fact that mammoths and other animals have been found frozen in the ice in Liberia with the flesh and skin still on them, and so well preserved that wolves and dogs will eat [sic] the flesh. A great climatic [sic] change came on very suddenly, these animals became frozen in the ice and have remained frozen ever since.” The cause of this condition of our earth, it will not be proper to in this article to inquire into, as we only wish to notice its effect on our mines. Reasoning from this condition of affairs, we would expect the gold to be carried mainly away from the ledges where it originally existed; and we find this to be the case, for, from the head of this river to its mouth are immense bars – beds of gravel all of which contain more or less of fine gold. There is one continuous stream of gold dust from Johnson’s creek to the sea, some 90 miles, and the dust on the beach is evidently gold that was carried there at the end of the Glacial period. Commencing with coarse gold, in the mountains it becomes finer and finer, until, on the beach, it is fine as flour, and one may nearly tell what part of the river gold dust is taken from by observing its fineness. Perhaps it would not be too rash to say there is a pay streak from the mouth of Johnsons [sic] creek to the sea; and if the time ever comes when gold will have a much greater purchasing power than at present, it will be worked by tunneling or otherwise. We have no means of estimating the amount of gold that has been carried to the sea, but we know that it took an immense quantity to spread over so great extent, even so thinly as it is. And had our mines been far enough south to have escaped this glacial action, as did most of the California mines, then it would have rivaled in richness the best on the coast. It is a generally accepted fact that all gold dust has been derived from ledges, and that this is especially true of this dust, is proved by the fact that a large portion of nuggets found in the upper mines had particles of quartz still adhering to them. Are we not justified, then, in believing that valuable ledges exist in our mountains and only needs a small outlay of labor and capital if properly expended to develop them? C. Wilkins + Srh-harbor Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-bay Srh-YaquinaBay Srh-lighthouse Srh-jetty Srh-trade? fish-oyster enterprise-fishing govt paper-attitude politic govt Srh-govt-works Locale-CoosBay other-coal mill-Yaquina prices politic name-Hermann condit misc-word-with-parsimony misc-word (several) OT-Siletz OT-YaquinaHead OT-NewportOR OT-CapeFoulweather OT-SF Nn96 CCH July 29, 1884 Partiality in Appropriations. [head; centered, bold; almost spans margins. Smaller than text.] The influence that is brought to bear on congress in matters related to the improvement of our rivers and harbors, is of a strange character, occasionally. Let us take a retrospective glance at the commercial importance of Coos and Yaquina bays, about the year ’69, and see the contrast in the amount appropriated for those harbors. Coos Bay contained three large saw-mills and two coal mines in active operation, and a large fleet of vessels were kept continually employed; yet, it was with some difficulty that an appropriation was obtained to build a lighthouse, and that is but a third class one. No buoys or beacons were procured then, but, the buoys were finally placed in position. There are no beacons yet. On the other hand we observe Yaquina Bay with forty or fifty oystermen – a saw-mill cutting about five-thousand feet of lumber per day, and employing one small schooner, between that place and San Francisco. We know of no influence that could have been brought to bear on congress, at that time, with the exception of that possessed by Ben Simpson, the Indian agent at the Siletz. Now, whether it was that influence or not, it will make no difference in the result. The government made a survey of the harbor, built two lighthouses, and establishes beacons and buoys in all necessary places and all this was done with the exception of the light on Cape Foulweather – to enable one schooner of about eighty tons to find the harbor. There must be something wrong in a system which exhibits so much partiality. The government, finally, abolished the lighthouse on Yaquina Head. It awoke to a sense of the absurdity of sustaining two lights within a distance of three and a half miles; one of them being stuck in a corner, out of sight of any but the inhabitants of Newport. The continuous detention of vessels at the mouth of the Coquille, indicates the necessity of an appropriation sufficient to construct a breakwater and carry it to completion. The trifling amount that is appropriated occasionally, is insufficient for the purpose. The length of time that elapses, and the wear and tear consequent on an unfinished work, necessitates the use of a considerable portion of the latest appropriation to place the structure in the position where it was at the time when the previous appropriation was expended. Viewed in this light, and it is the only true way to look at it, the sum of $10,000 is insignificant. There can be no substantial change made in the bar channel while congress treats the Coquille with parsimony. There may be hopes entertained of a change in our favor at the December session. We will then have a man to represent the State of Oregon, who is fully conversant with the needs and legitimate rights of this section. It is unnecessary to enlarge upon the reason why he should do all in his power for our river; but, it becomes a duty – in view of the partiality shown to other rivers – to state that no other man has been elected heretofore, who is so well acquainted with this section as the Hon. Binger Hermann. The people of Southern Oregon have implicit faith in his knowledge; his ability to use it, and willingness to make an effort for beneficient [sic] legislation – for something like fair play in the matter of appropriations. + = animal-sheep novelty-wool Srh-ocean Srh-freight Srh-ship-Amethyst item-horns? Lbr misc-word(superlative) Nn97 CCH July 29, 1884 A considerable quantity of wool is being shipped by Mr. Ed Bender on the schooner Amethyst, also, a great number of deer and elk horns. The horns are fine specimens. The quality of cedar lumber to be shipped on the Amethyst is a very superior article. + Paper-rivalry paper-attitude history Locale-CoosBay Tot-Marshfield Tot-Coq lifestyle? Character Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-CoosBay health-sickness health-treatment town-rivalry misc-word(several) condit-outlook Nn97 CCH July 29, 1884 REPARTEE. [head; centered, bold, smaller than text; very wide margins.] The News says: “The HERALD is a little off on Marshfield.” If we measure the time that has transpired since we got “off” on that village, we find that the sum total amounts to thirty days. But, what difference does that make? The News is always “off”. Being well posted on all matters pertaining to the history of Coos bay, and particularly to that portion of it which is taken up with a description of the rise and progress of Marshfield, we have always spoken of it with due regard for the feelings of the community with which there is any value in association. The bone and sinew which aids in the success of a community should be sustained; but, the element that has no aim but depletion – congregated for the purpose of living off the toil and industrious earnings of others – the blood-suckers of a community, is deserving of no other consideration but that which will circumscribe its debasing influence. Our phlegmatic friend is way “off” when he speaks of “malarial swamps.” Generally, they are in fresh water streams of great length, flowing through low lands unaffected by the influence of the tides. The Coquille is exempt from that evil. The ocean tides affect us beneficially, and we have no land that overflows except during the great freshets in winter. There is no difference between Coos bay and Coquille in that matter. Now, in concluding, we are unable to get away from this matter without drifting into our old but acknowledged propensity – that is to give him a loving, judicious dig in the ribs. Agitate the importance of placing sufficient drains to tap that malarial deposit in Marshfield, caused by filling in with ship ballast. In hot weather, the effluvium arising from that stink-pot is unbearable, and likely to create a serious epidemic. Drain it, by all means, if it be only to prevent its mixing with your well-water, through which it now percolates. + = politic agric crop crime transport-draying climate health-death health-accid prices health-misc animal-horse racism-ethnic crime lifestyle character? Job music Locale-RogueR OT-[?] OT-Eugene OT-Roseburg OT-ElkCreek OT-Canyonville Tot-Coq? Character saying Nn 98 CCH July 29, 1884 GENERAL NEWS. Senator Slater is at home. Rust in the wheat near Eugene city. Lane county has a cash balance of $3691.27. The hay crop of Union Co. is pronounced good. The debt of Douglas county amounts to $6679.26. Farmers about Roseburg have lost considerable hay. The crops of grain about Roseburg are promising. The jail at Sage Brush [sic] has been emptied by an escape. Hector McMillan a teamster on Ebey [sic] slough, W. T., met with a horrible death by falling under the wheels of a car. William Cushman has turned up all right, and the mystery of a drowned horse with a saddle on, floating down Rogue river, remains unsolved. Indian John was found dead in his cabin on Elk creek, near Canyonville, with a bullet hole in his head. No clue to the perpetrator. For the first time in twelve months boys are beginning to have clean faces. They don’t wash them. They unavoidably come in contact with clean water while they are in swimming. “Every man is the maker of his own fortune, and in some measure, the trumpet of his fame.” Glad to know it. The instruments for a new band will soon be here. It is an ill wind, etc. Being too poor to buy an instrument, we will borrow one, and toot our trumpet. Two ladies moving in the highest circles of Washington society, during a friendly meeting on the street, got to quarreling about their age, and used very strong language toward each other. At last, as if to end the dispute, one of them turned away, and said in a very conciliatory tone of voice “Let us not quarrel over the matter any more. I, at least, have not the heart to do it. I never knew who my mother was; she deserted me when a baby, and who knows but that you may have been the heartless parent.” [all are +] = Crime-robbery farm item-liquor business? OT-GrainlandCali OT-ButteCountyCali road-stage OT-Roseburg enterprise-WellsFargo OT-HumboldtCountyCali OT-ShastaCountyCali prices OT-Portland misc-word(several) Nn99 CCH July 29, 1884 Arrested at last. [<M 2007. Not a separate headline.] On the 19th, Marion D. Lockwood, alias Charles Bassett, was arrested at Grainland, Butte county, Cal., in a saloon. It will be remembered that he is the man who was concerned in the stage robbery at Grants Pass, last January, and who was indicted by the last grand jury of Jackson county for the offense of robbing Wells Fargo & Co.’s express on the south bound [sic] stage. At the time of his arrest he gave his name as Russell, and claimed to have come from Humboldt county, Cal., one month ago. He has, however, been recognized as the right man. He is also wanted for stage robbery at Sweet Briar ranch in Shasta county, Cal., on the night of April 24th. There was a reward of $600 out for him. He was brought to Chico on the night of the 19th and will now have an opportunity to answer for his several crimes with which he stand charged. + Crime-outlaw crime-murder war govt racism-ethnic OT-Portland OT-Mexico misc-word-granger misc-word-bagnio misc-word-cold…villain misc-word-long…desserts NN 99 CCH July 29, 1884 Charles Hamilton, well known in Portland, lies in jail in the city of Mexico [sic] waiting execution for the cold blooded murder of a Mexican soldier. For the past seven years Hamilton has been virtually an outlaw. After drifting around the territory he turned up in this city three years ago, where he was wanted for complicity in the murder of an unsuspecting granger in a bagnio [sic] kept by Carrie Bradley. Hamilton fled to Mexico after the murder, where he soon became a fugitive from Mexican justice for shooting a gambler. His last act of crime was the murder of a soldier, for which he would have been lynched had not some Americans interfered to secure him the luxury of a trial. He was found guilty and sentenced to be shot, and has but few days to live unless this government should interfere, which is not likely. The details of the affair are but meager, but sufficient to show that a cold blooded villain [sic] is about to meet his long delayed desserts. + Temperance item-liquor prices character? Utility paper-attitude? Nn99 CCH July 29, 1884 There are 206,394 persons holding licenses to sell liquor in the United States. Counting all persons engaged in the business, there are not less than 500,000 people. Eighty-one million dollars is paid into the treasury as revenue, but the traffic costs the consumers over $813,000,000. This would build four continental railroads from New York to San Francisco, equipping them with cars and telegraph wires, and all needed paraphernalia. If all these people were usefully employed and this money wisely spent, what a rich and prosperous nation we would be! --Signs of the Times. [M. Signs of the Times is in italics.] + = ad Health-provider health-treatment item-goods ad Tot-Coq misc-word(superlative) Nn100 CCH July 29, 1884 CITY DRUG STORE! COQUILLE CITY OGN. Dr. S. L. Leneve, Proprietor. Dealer in drugs, medicines, chemicals etc., of the best quality, and all the time receiving fresh, everything found in a first-class medical dispensary. Prescriptions carefully compounded. [+ text.] ad Livery item-feed transport-draying name-Buck Tot-Coq Nn100 CCH July 29, 1884 FEED AND LIVERY STABLE R. E. Buck, Prop. Coquille City, Ogn. Hauling Done at Reasonable Rates. [+ text] Tot-Empire improve condit-prosperity condit-outlook boomer Tot-Marshfield town-rivalry-indir Tot-Coq RR-hopes town-rivalry? Boomer? Misc-word-balmiest-days misc-word-borne…times misc-word-staid(typo)…it misc-word(superlative) Nn100 CCH July 29, 1884 Empire City is commencing to show signs of prosperity. Property has advanced in price very materially in the past few weeks, and everything foretells a good future for the town. It is possible that Marshfield will be outstripped by her neighbor at some distant day. Empire is naturally a beautiful place for a town, and a reasonable amount of business there will make property, as well as ornamental. That the business will be there, it is well understood. The work already begun, will make the place more than it ever was in its balmiest days, and we congratulate the people who have borne the brunt of dull times and staid [sic] with it. The building of the Oregon Southern railway which terminates there, will make it one of Oregon’s best towns, and the completion of the road to this place next summer is an acknowledged certainty. Empire and Coquille City against the world. + Paper? Ad Home-seeker land? govt name-Wright Tot-Empire Locale-CoosCo OT-Roseburg Locale-Angora county county-official Nn100 CCH July 29, 1884 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION, Land Office at Roseburg Oregon, July 25, 1884. Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Coos county, at Empire City, on Saturday, August 30, 1884, viz: Ernest Wright, D. S. No. 4281, for the S. W. quarter of N. E. quarter, S. E. quarter of N. W. quarter, N. E. quarter of S. W. quarter and S. W. quarter of S. E. quarter, Sec. 27 South of Range 11 West. Will. Mer. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: John Appleton [4-line vertical bracket] William Robinson all of Angora, Larkin Robinson Coos county, B. J. Moyer Oregon. W. F. Benjamin, Register. [+ text] = Ad home-seeker land? govt OT-Roseburg county county-official Locale-CoosCo Tot-Empire Tot-MP name-Harris name-Bray Nn101 CCH July 29, 1884 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Roseburg, Oregon, July 7, 1884 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Coos county, Oregon, at Empire City, Oregon, on Saturday, August the 16, 1884, viz.: Charles R. Phillips pre-emption D. S. No. 4003,for the SE ¼ Sec. 35, township 30, south of range 12 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz.: W. H. Harris [4-line vertical bracket] Iredell Bray all of Myrtle Point, R. J. Robinson Oregon. E. B. Robinson W. F. Benjamin, Register. [ + text.] Ad home-seeker land? govt OT-Roseburg county county-official locale-CoosCo Tot-Empire Tot-Coq name-Wright Nn101 CCH July 20, 1884 NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF. Land Office at Roseburg, Oregon, July 21, 1884. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the judge or clerk of Coos county, at Empire City, Oregon on Saturday August 30, 1884, viz.: Benjamin F. Moyer, Homestead No. 3706 for the N W ¼ of S W ¼ section 27, N ½ [sic?] of S E ¼ and S W ¼ of N E ¼ section 28, township 30 S R 11 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Ernest Wright [4-line vertical bracket] Larkin Robinson all of Coquille City, Wm. Robinson Oregon. J. R. Robinson Wm. F. Benjamin, Register. [+ text] [M. 2007. Several of these names that are shown as from Coquille City, appear above as from Angora.] Govt natl-filler Nn101 CCH July 29, 1884 Origin of the Monroe Doctrine. [natl-filler] [M. the rest not copied.] ad Health-provider health-treatment lifestyle paper-misc OT-SF prices Nn101 CCH July 29, 1884 Dr. Spinney No. 11 Kearny street Treats all Chronic and Special Diseases. -- Young Men Who may be suffering from the effects of youthful follies or indiscretion will do well to avail themselves of this, the greatest boon ever laid at the altar of suffering humanity. Dr. Spinney will guarantee to forfeit $500 for every case of Seminal Weakness or private diseases of any kind or character which he undertakes and fails to cure. Middle Aged Men. There are so many at the age of thirty to sixty who are troubled with too frequent evacuations of the bladder often accompanied by a slight smarting or burning sensation and a weakening of the system in a manner the patient cannot account for. On examining the urinary deposits a ropy sediment will often be found, and sometimes small particles of albumen will appear, or the color will be of a thin milkish hue, again changing to a dark and torpid appearance. There are many men who die of this difficulty, ignorant of the cause, which is the second stage of seminal weakness. Dr. S. will guarantee a perfect cure in all such cases, and a healthy restoration of all genito-urinary organs. Office Hours – 10 t4 and 6 to 8. Sundays, from 10 to 11 A. M. Consultation free. Thorough examination and advice, $5. Call or address DR. SPINNEY & Co., No. 11 Kearny Street San Francisco. [+ text] = Literary? Poem condit-labor climate Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Hood on a Half Shell. [head; centered, bold, med. Margins.] (From the New Northwest; slightly changed) High up in a top-gallant flat, At a rickety, sewing machine, [sic] A worn woman sat, and embroidered a cat In red, and yellow, and green --- Working for daily bread, Through pleasant weather and rough, Till the tender grace of the days that are dead Seemed old, and bald-headed, and tough. + Locale-CoqR Commute? Misc-word-up-river Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. J. Bundy came up river on Saturday. + Photo ad b-act Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 The McMillan Brothers are coming. + Srh-ocean Srh-ship-Coquille Srh-tug Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 The schooner Coquille was towed to sea last Thursday. + Locale-[?] Tot-Coq visit friend Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Miss Kittie Cox is visiting friends in this place. + Fish enterprise-fishing animal-salmon Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 The fishermen are drifting for salmon, but the catch is small. + Srh-ocean Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-ship-Parkersburg Srh-tug Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 The schooner Parkersburg was towed to sea the beginning of last week. + Church Tot-Coq commute? Tot-Bandon Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Eld. [sic] Michael was in town last week en route to the Bandon Camp meeting. + Racism-ethnic health-death OT-YakimaWA Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Old Stack, an Indian on the Yakima reservation, died at the age of 118 years. + Name-Leneve Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-boat-Ceres enterprise-painting? Misc-word-did…style Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. N. W. Leneve has just painted the steamer Ceres, and did the job in good style. + Visit friend Tot-Coq? Misc-word-and-lady misc-word-up-river Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Burt Getchell and lady came up river on a visit last week to friends in this vicinity. + Name-Hermann moving Tot-MP OT-Roseburg govt? Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 Hon. Binger Hermann will remove his family from Roseburg to Myrtle Point, this week. + Srh-ocean Srh-ship-Shubrick govt? Srh-lighthouse Srh-freight Locale-CapeArago Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 The U. S. steamer Shubrick called at Cape Arago, last week, landing supplies for the light-house. + Name-Hall county-official land? home-seeker Lhc-stat? Nn102 CCH July 29, 1884 J. F. Hall, county surveyor, has received from the land office, the map of township 25 south, range 11 west. + = church entertain-[?] name-Easter Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 A social meeting is announced for next Sunday at the residence of Eld. [sic] J. P. Easter, at 11 o’clock, A. M. + Church name-Easter Tot-Coq? Misc-word-divine-service Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 Eld. [sic] J. P. Easter will hold divine service in the grove Sunday, Aug. 13th. All are cordially invited to attend. + Health-provider county county-official b-act? Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 Dr. J. T. McCormac, County school superintendent, is visiting this section, [sic] on business connected with his office. + Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-ocean Srh-tug-KatieCook Srh-Capt.Parker machine b-act OT-SF Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 Capt. J. Parker has gone to San Francisco, to purchase a new boiler and steel shaft for the tug Katie Cook, also, a new propel er [sic]. + Srh-ocean Srh-ship-Parkersburg job? visit Tot-Norway Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. O. Nelson’s brother, a seaman on the Parkersburg, paid a visit to Norway, and returned in time to go to sea on the vessel. + Name-Brown Locale-CoosBay health-misc? misc-word-approach…Time Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 Major A. G. Brown has returned to the bay. The appearance of the Major indicates his success in defying the approach of old Father Time. + Organiz war-indir Tot-Coq Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 The regular meeting of the Lytle Lodge, No. 27, G. A. R., will take place in Coquille City, [sic] on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. + Srh-ocean Srh-river Srh-CoqR? Locale-CoqR? Srh-shipAmethyst Srh-ship-HelenMerriam Srh-ship-Truckee Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 The schooner Amethyst crossed the bar, inward, on the 25th, at which date, the Helen Merriam was seen outside. The Truckee is hourly expected. + Mail road-stage improve? OT-Roseburg OT-Fairview name-Buck Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 What an improvement is noted since our mail and passengers come from Roseburg in one day. Buck’s hack makes close connection at Fairview. See his ad. + Photo b-act? salesman? Tot-Randolph Tot-Coq Nn103 CCH July 29, 1884 The McMillan Brothers are to be in Randolph Aug. 1st , [sic], to remain about eight or ten days. Their intention is to reach Coquille City, on or about the 15th of August. = Locale-[?] outing beach lifestyle? Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. Tom Hervey came down from his home in the valley last week, and is now spending a week of recreation on the beach. He is accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Mehl, and her family. + Judge name-Bean county-official county-court Tot-Empire Locale-CoosBay Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 Judge Bean and family will remain on Coos bay until after the September term of court. A special term of circuit court will convene on Monday the 28th, to dispose of some equity cases. + Pursuit-racing entertain-[?] name-Cotton misc-word-day…pleasantly Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 The race at Myrtle Point, between Sam Decker’s gray horse, [sic] and Peter Cotton’s racer, was won by the gray. Robt. Lowe rode the gray. Bully for Bob. There was a large attendance of both sexes, and the day passed away pleasantly. + Fruit Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 New pears have made their appearance in this market. + Health-provider? Name-Steele OT-Roseburg OT-Canada misc-word-inst Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 Dr. D. L. Steele and wife arrived in Roseburg, from Canada, on Monday the 21st inst. + commute Organiz bldg Tot-Coq Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 Messrs. E. A. Anderson and E. Elrod visited our town on business connected with the I. O. O. F. Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-dock Tot-Coq food business bldg item-tobacco Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 Go to the steamboat landing! Go for what? Go to Elliott’s restaurant where you can get a good meal and a good cigar. + Fish food locale-CoqR Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 Fresh salmon is plentiful. To us it seems early in the season for that fish to be on the table, but, it is a usual thing on this river. + Business bldg RE? livery item-feed Tot-Coq Nn104 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. Ed. [sic] Gallier has leased J. P. Messers [sic] interest in the Pioneer feed stable in this place. The firm is Gallier & Hunt. See their ad. + = OT-TulareCoCali Srh-ocean Srh-ship visit? Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. Valentine Gant returned from his place in Tulare county, California, per last steamer. He reports Charley Bingham as being prosperous. + Locale-CatchingCr log animal-livestock animal-oxen? misc-word-stags Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Robert Ward, of Catching creek, has a fine logging team and outfit for sale at a bargain. The team consists of 5 yoke – 2 of stags, 2 of steers and 1 of bulls. + Photo-indir health-accid? Commute? Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. G. H. Ramsdell came over to see his little crippled boy last week. He informs us that the little boy is getting along nicely and will soon be able to walk. + Name-Nosler Tot-Coq business bldg food item-goods Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 A. L. Nosler and Harry Hunt have opened a market, vegetable and provision store in the building lately occupied by McEwan and O’Connell. See their add [sic]. +\ [line not indented.] Tot-Coq business novelty-wood-shingles Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. Frank Greatzer assignee for the creditors of W. H. Carothers, as 40,000 good red cedar shingles for sale in lots to suit, and at very low figures. Apply at store. + Srh-CaptLittlefield OT-Roseburg Locale-CoosBay Srh-jetty govt-works Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Captain Littlefield was in Roseburg on the 23rd, and left on the 24th for Coos bay. He will probably commence operations on the breakwater the 1st of August. + Friend farm Tot-Coq? OT-JacksonCo crop character? Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 His friends will be pleased to learn that Hyne L. Darneille [sic], formerly of this place, is a successful farmer in Jackson county, and has 70 acres of good grain this season. + Commute Tot-Coq [?] lifestyle? Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Mrs. J. H., Mrs. A. H. and Mrs. J. F. Schroeder were in town Saturday. Notwithstanding the fact that their husbands accompanied them it was said it was not a good time for Schroeders. + Tot-GF health-provider health-treatment friend name-Easter Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. Ed. [sic] Neer, of Gravel Ford, is under the treatment of Dr. Easter in this place. He has improved so much since his first arrival in the country, that his old friends did not recognize him. + Name-Volkmar commute Tot-Coq Tot-Marshfield organiz Tot-MP misc-word-proximo Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Carl Volkmar Esq. passed through town yesterday, on his way to Marshfield. We are indebted to him for the information that, [sic] an installation of officers of the Evening Star Lodge, I. O. G. T. [sic], will take place at Myrtle Point, on Saturday the 2nd proximo. + Ad road-stage mail Tot-Coq Locale-CoosBay paper-attitude character? misc-word- elegantly-equipped Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Patronize Fred Jarvis, the pioneer stage man. It is through the efforts of Mr. Jarvis that we have a good road, good and efficient mail and stage service between Coquille City and Coos bay, and it behooves all to give him their patronage. The route is elegantly equipped. See ad. + = church Tot-Dora Tot-Fairview Tot-Coq Tot-Fishtrap Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Rev B. T Sharp, [sic] will preach at Dora, at 11 A. M., and at Fairview, at 7 P. M. on the first Sunday in August. At [Pioneer] church, on the second Sunday, at 11 A. M., and 2 P. M. At Fishtrap, on the third Sunday, at 11 A. M., and 3 P. M. At Coquille City, on the fourth Sunday, at 11 A. M., and 4 P. M. + Name-Olive Tot-Coq business bldg Tot-Marshfield paper-attitude character [?] misc-word- gain…accession Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Mr. John Snyder, late of the Olive hotel, has leased the Western hotel at Marshfield. While we regret losing a worthy citizen and a good neighbor, we wish him and his amiable family success in their new home. Marshfield will gain by the accession. Their ability in keeping a good hotel is well known. + Paper ad photo salesman? b-act misc-word-unparellelled-satisfaction Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 We call attention to the advertisement in another column, of McMillan Bros. – photographic artists. They visited the Coquille about two years ago, and did an immense business; having given unparalleled satisfaction, it being conceded that they surpassed anything in their line that had ever visited this section. + Paper Tot-Coq commute? Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Clint Randleman called on us this morningr [sic]. + Paper job Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Wanted – A girl to do general housework. Apply at, or address this office. + Paper item-paper condit locale-CoosBay Srh-ocean Srh-freight Srh-ship-Arcata Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 The Arcata arrives at Coos bay on Thursday the 24th, bringing us a supply of paper in time to prevent the issuing of a half sheet. The paper had been delayed one trip. + Paper Tot-Marshfield animal-horse livery business bldg character ad Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 We call the attention of those visiting Marshfield, who may require a horse or buggy, team, etc., to the livery stable kept by E. A. Anderson. Ned will always be found ready, attentive and accommodating. Give him a call. + Visit Locale-CamasValley Tot-Coq Srh-river? Srh-CoqR Srh-ocean? Locale-FlorasCr Locale-CoqR moving? Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Mrs. A. Martindale, of Camas Valley, arrived in town on Sunday evening, and left by steamer yesterday for Floras creek, to visit her aged father, Uncle Solomon Fitzhugh, and family. Mrs. M. was formerly a resident of this river, and says she intends to become a resident of this town. + Tot-Empire lifestyle? Business bldg entertain-book food misc-word(superlative) character? Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 For the public, there is nothing like a good, quiet hotel – a place where one can feel as though he were at home by his own fireside. Plenty of good reading matter is at hand, and a person can take comfort. Such a house is kept by Mrs. Lockhart, at Empire City. Her tables are supplied with the best the market affords and competent waiters will always be found in attendance. + Paper name-LeGarcon name-Starkey literary poetry Srh-misc Nn105 CCH July 29, 1884 Next week, in accordance with previous notice, we commence publishing the poetic effusions of Le Garcon, the mariner poet. Printing one piece each week will require a considerable period to elapse before the conclusion of that portion already written. Anything new and interesting will be given, also. Poetry has never – to our knowledge – been written and published by a mariner, consequently it will possess that novelty. Those who feel interested in that branch of literature, will be able to secure the whole work, with anything more that may be added, by subscribing for the HERALD. The author is Robert Starkey, who is at present, in charge of the editorial balance of this paper. Get out your scrap books {sic], subscribe for the HERALD, and hear what the mariner poet of Oregon has to say in either poetry or prose. + [M. note. Starkey may be called mariner poet, but most of his poetry has nothing to do with the sea.] = Tot-MP racism-ethnic bldg? enterprise-laundry? Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. The Chinese wash house [sic] is no more. Shirt bosoms minus starch and gloss are again the rage. [+ text] Tot-MP school Lhc-census bldg misc-word-progressing-finely misc-word-under…auspices Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. Our school is progressing finely under Prof. Sherwood’s auspices; over forty pupils re now enrolled. [+text] Tot-MP climate crop condit Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. The continuous cloudy weather weather [sic] is doing great damage to the hay in this vicinity; consequently, many of the farmers will not be able to save any. {+text] Tot-MP organize bldg? Lifestyle Character? Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. The Good Templars have a flourishing lodge at this place, but as we are troubled with conscientious scruples, we do not belong to it, we do not know the number of members. [+text ] Tot-MP health-sickness health-provider Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. We are glad to state that Mrs. J. H. Roberts is improving in health; also Grandma Rowley, who was very low with an attack of asthma. Thanks to Dr. Angell’s skill. [sic] [+text ] Tot-MP church name-Black character? misc-word-considerable…manifested m isc-word- earnest-strivings Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. Elders Black, Ritter and Bailey are holding a protracted meeting here this week. So far, only one convert is the result, but, [sic] considerable enthusiasm is manifested, and we hope to see good results from such earnest strivings. [+ text] Tot-MP church crime-fight saying? Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. Last Sunday our town was favored with a very large crowd who attended the Baptist services. We were also treated to a genuine saloon “racket,” in which a couple of bruisers pulled each others [sic] hair, and scratched and yelled vociferously, but, [sic] there is no notion of a funeral, so we guess that all parties are alive yet. [+text ] Tot-MP pursuit-racing name-Cotton Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 Myrtle Point Items. Next Saturday we are to have a grand horse race between “Cleveland,” owned by S. Decker, and “James Blaine” by J. P. Cotton. We have staked all our money on “Blaine,” and advise others to do likewise. Myrtle Pointers. [<signed as] [+text] Locale-SiuslawR Locale-Oregon pioneeer disaster-fire enerprise-HudsonBay item-furs-indir animal-bear animal-deer animal-elk animal-panther beach? Misc-word-forlorn…family lifestyle? RR-phy utility health-misc? Nn106 CCH July 29, 1884 John Garnier, who lives on the Siuslaw river, has been in Oregon since 1819. He came as an employee of the Hudson Bay company, when only 18 years old, and is now 83 years old. He saw the great fire that burned all the timber along the coast, in 1846. All the wild animals – bear, elk, panther, deer, etc., collected on the beach as one forlorn but peaceful family. The old gentleman has never seen a telegraph line nor heard the puff of a locomotive. + = Literary poem Srh-ocean Srh-CoqR Locale-CoqR Locale-CoqValley agric timber climate land? health-misc? Tot-GF saying? Nn107 CCH July 29, 1884 Our Beautiful Coquille. [head; centered, bold; Medium margins.] Coquille river – grand and graceful; Gently gliding to the sea, Through a valley, rich and fertile, Fertile as the earth can be. [space] High above this fertile valley, Rise the undulating hills, Thickly covered with a forest Interspersed with limpid rills. [space] Gracefully, the towering cedars Raise their heads towards the sky, Tall and stately, are the fir trees None like these so large and high. [space] Maple, liveoak [sic], yew and alder Flourish here on hill and dale; Ash, madrone and fragrant myrtle, Are abundant in this vale. [space] Clime so pleasant and salubrious – Who does not delight to dwell In this healthy, fruitful region, Fruitful, beautiful Coquille. J. L. Gravel Ford. + Health-death OT-Harrisburg poem name-Train Nn107 CCH July 29, 1884 Died. Head, bold, centered, heavy black line above and below Died.] Monday, July 21st, 1884, at 1:30 P. M., Minnie O. Train, only daughter of S. S. and M. J. Train, aged 16 years, 5 months and 16 days. Funeral services at Harrisburg at 11 o’clock Wednesday, July 23, 1884. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. And Mrs. Train, in this, their hour of bereavement. Sweet spirit, thou hast flown away; Thy gentle voice is still; Naught left for us but to obey The mandates of that will! The power that human hopes will dash – ‘Tis heard amidst the roar Of thunder, and, [sic] the lightning’s flash Reveals it evermore. [+text] Ad Photo salesman? b-act OT-SF Tot-Randolph misc-word(superlative) Locale-PacificCoast prices ad Nn107 CCH July 29, 1884 Coming Coming Coming McMillan Bros. The San Francisco Photographers, will be at Randolph, Aug. 1st And will remain one week The only first class traveling Gallery on the Pacific Coast. We make all kinds of pictures as cheap and good as any ever made in Coos county. If you don’t believe it, look here: Two dozen pictures for 50 cts. One dozen, larger, 50 cts. Six large size, 75 cts. Four Bon Tons $1l. Two cabinets, $1. One large 8 x 10, ready for frame, $1. Our photographs are all finished at our San Francisco gallery, in the highest style of the art, and at city prices. We copy old and faded pictures and work them in India ink and water colors [sic], at prices that will surprise you. Call early, as our stay is short. Respectfully, McMillan Bros, Branch No. 8th, Sixth Street, S. F. [+ text] ad Tot-Fairview Tot-Coq road-stage Locale-CoosBay OT-Roseburg prices name-Buck Nn107 CCH July 29, 1884 Fairview & Coquille City Hack Line R. E. Buck, Prop. Leaves Coquille City every day (except Sunday) at noon, and return same evening, connecting at Fairview with the Coos bay & Roseburg stage, so that a person can reach Roseburg in one day. Fare with 50 lbs of baggage, $1. [+ text] = [M. note, 2008. This document contains most all the data from this paper except for some outside news and national-fillers (boilerplate). 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