| Coos history home Herald 1883 1884 1885-previous | 1886-9 1890 1891-3 1894 to newspaper menu [Herald 1885-February and on, is currently only a fragmentary record.] 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. [M 2008. Keywords need updating.] FEBRUARY - APRIL, DECEMBER 1885 [only fragments have been copied] February 10 Road Tot-MP Tot-Bandon Pr-12 CCH Feb 10, 1885 [pushing for a road fm MP to Bandon.] February 19 Srh-bar Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-dredging govt Pr-12 CCH Feb 19, 1885 congress allotted only $8000 for Coq R bar improvement. February 24 Srh-bar Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-dredging govt Locale-CoqR Pr-12 CCH Feb 24, 1885 [an appeal for justice in matter of river money.] Agric animal-livestock Locale-Coos Pr-12 CCH Feb 24, 1885 [lengthy on] stock-raising in Coos. School Tot-Bandon Pr-12 CCH Feb 24, 1885 [lengthy on proposed College at Bandon.] Church Tot-Coq Locale-NorthFork Locale-NorthFork Locale-LampeyCreek Pr-12 CCH Feb 24, 1885 [ M. Only church listed is] Methodist, Rev. H B Swafford: lst Sabbath N Fork, 2nd Lampey Cr, 3rd Fish Trap, 4th Coq. Tot-Coq-incorp Lhc? Law politic? Pr-12 CCH Feb 24, 1885 [brief.] The bill to have Coquille City incorporated passed. MARCH March 3. [none copied] March 10 Srh-ocean natl invention utility Pr-12 CCH March 10, 1885 [ testing a new invention, long distance telephonography; talked all of 500 mi (on east coast.)] March 17 Srh-ocean? Srh-ship-Parkersburg Tot-Parkersburg-indir Pr-12 CCH March 17, 1885 [lengthy on the Parkersburg steamer to run.] Needed novelty-woolen Tot-Coq? Pr-12 CCH March 17, 1885 [desire to have woolen mill here; lengthy on why should be.] Govt item-money? Name-Hermann mail? Tot-Coq Pr-12 CCH March 17, 1885 Hon B Hermann writes that Coquille will become a money order office on July 1. March 24 Lumber condit-dull-times item-money racism-origin-indir misc-word-facial-nature misc-word-filthy-lucre saying Pr-12 CCH Mar 24, 1885 lumber trade unusually dull this year, money scarcer in this part than at any time since its discovery by whites. Trading is carried on ... being of a facial nature. Everybody owes everybody. [nq, except -- facial nature; (=barter?); filthy lucre.] March 31 Needed crop Pr-12 CCH Mar- 31, 1885 [plea for beet sugar factory.] APRIL April 14 Lhc-census Population locale-CoosCounty Pr-12 CCH Apr 14, 1885 . pop Coos co. 6000. Lhc business enterprise RR-hopes Pr-12 CCH Apr 14, 1885 [Industries, RR hopes.] Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-CaptReed Srh-shipbuilding Pr-12 CCH Apr 14, 1885 Capt Reed is building steamer [for Coq R; M. doesn't say whether coastwise, or river.] Tot-Parkersburg-indir mill-Parker Pr-12 CCH Apr 14, 1885 Parker mill. Tot-Bandon Pr-12 CCH Apr 14, 1895 [most likely. however, as typed, Aug 14, 1885] [more on town of Bandon]. [ready for Apr 28. [M. so it says in notes, but I don’t find it with this section. Maybe I never copied it.] == DECEMBER December 15 crime Tot-Coq OT-Roseburg Pr-13 CCH Dec 15, 1885 2 Coq men in Rsbg, robbery. [all that is in notes] holiday-Xmas Tot-Coq business bldg entertain? item-toy? Health-provider health-treatment-indir name-Nosler Pr-13 CCH December 15, 1885 FINE TOYS. – All who want to make their little folks happy at Christmas time, ought to call at Nosler’s drugstore, before the stock is gone. December 22 Holiday-Xmas holiday-NewYear entertain paper-attitude? OT-Roseburg Pr-13 CCHerald December 22, 1885 (correspondent to Herald fm Rsbg.) Ed. HERALD: --I wish you and the many patrons of your valuable paper a Merry “Christmas” and a Happy “New Year.” Great preparations have been made here for Christmas: There will be a Christmas tree for all the children in the city at Sclocum’[s [sic] Hall. A committee of ladies have [sic] been doing the city, and have been successful in raising about $100 which of course, will all be placed on the tree in the shape of presents. + SKIP Holiday-Xmas Locale-[?] Interest? Humor road-mud visit? Pr 13 CCH December 22, 1885 [M2004: I don't know if item below is part of Rsbg correspondent, or from local writer or editor.] I understand that the children were all gathered up, washed and have been taken to their respective homes for the winter. I learn that it is the custom in this county to let the children visit around to a considerable extent early in the spring, and they soon become so covered with black mud first, and then dust, that they are past recognition; and when adjourn play for the day they will divide up into groups, and repair to the houses most convenient, for their meals and lodging for the night. One night this [former? Or, farmer? illegible] gets the benefit, and the following night another neighbor is compelled by custom to entertain them; and thus it passes around until the “washing season” which usually occurs about the first of November. This takes place at some pond, or the river at some point designated by the parents and guardians. The children are duly notified of the time and place, and all hands assemble on the day specified. Just as soon as a child is washed and is recognized by the parent or parents, he is called to take his place by their [sic] side and thus it proceeds until all are reclaimed, after which they are taken to their homes. Frequently two or three are missing from a family but they are soon forgotten – this is a prolific country and the loss is soon made up. Those that are lost it is presumed fell down into the cracks of the black mud which soil opens in some places a foot. The above has reference to the country, only. + Holiday-Xmas Tot-Coq music entertain name-Nosler name-Dean Pr-13 Dec 22, 1885 This town is preparing for a grand Christmas tree. The following are the committees: On getting a tree – Otto Willard, Joe Hunt, Tite Willard, Arthur Thressher, and D.F. Dean. On arrangements – W.H. Nosler, and S.F. Hunt. On decorating tree – Mrs. J.P. Messer, Mrs. Dr. Downing, Mrs. J.A. Dean, Miss Annie Nosler and Miss Dora Collier, and Messrs. Alvey Nosler and Geo. Moulton. A good committee on music is practicing and will be able to make their part very entertaining. A Santa Claus is expected and Messrs. Nosler and Hunt will see to that. Presents must be brought in between 1 and 5 o’clock P,M. Thursday evening so they can be properly put upon the tree. The opening of the Christmas tree entertainment and festivities will be at 6 ½ o’clock promptly [sic]. Remember this and be on hand early. + == holiday-Xmas-indir name-Nosler-indir Pr-14 CCH Dec 22, 1885 [M. note: except for that one item abt Nosler’s store, given as a “personal” or item, there are no ads with a Christmas flavor at all.] holiday-Xmas entertain music dance Tot-Coq business bldg food misc-word-good-time Pr-14 CCH December 22, 1885 Remember the Grand Ball to be given at this place Christmas eve, the 24th inst. A good dance and a jolly time will be had. The supper will be given at the Olive Hotel. + December 29, 1885 Holiday-Xmas Tot-MP business bldg music entertain dance food climate lifestyle misc-word-inst misc-word-pounded-mug sayings Pr-14 CCH Dec 29, 1885 [M 2005 This is MP news] Ed. HERALD: --The Christmas-tree [sic] at this place on the eve of the 24th inst. was a grand success. The singing under the management of Mrs. Clark Miller, by the juvenile and senior classes was also a success far beyond expectation. Mrs. M. deserves much praise for her indefatigable [sic] efforts in discharging her duties in that direction. Gussie Bender and Augusta Prey did well declaiming each a piece well suited for the occasion. They are both so young that we could scarce [sic] expect them on the stage, hence their renditions created much interest. The tree was a beauty and its fruits made many little hearts throb with joy, placing a remembrance in their bright little minds that will last forever. F.C. Kennicutt [sic: should be Kinnicutt], master of ceremonies kept the exercises moving, in his usual happy manner. The ball on Christmas night was a success considering the inclemency of the weather, there being just enough to fill the spacious hall and no more. Of course the music was first-class as the entertainment was under the auspices of the Myrtle Point brass band, and Nichols Bros. and Mr. Clinton’s music being new to us upper Coquillers, added much for the occasion. The midnight supper at Capt. W.H. Harris’, Myrtle Point hotel, was one of the best ever enjoyed at this place. The tables were a grand parade of delicacies and substantial foods so tastefully arranged and elegantly presided over by the young landladies [sic] and their help, that everyone was made happy and satisfied. Take all in all [sic], Christmas at Myrtle Point A.D. 1885, will long be remembered; not only by those who enjoyed the solid comforts of the day, but by some of those so indiscreet as to receive a black eye, or a pounded mug. + Holiday-Xmas Tot-Coq boomer needed pursuit-sport entertain lifestyle? Character-behavior Dance church organiz bldg livery-indir speech misc-word-fairly-attended misc-word-everything…rush misc-word-source…merriment saying Pr-14 CCH Dec 29, 1885 The Christmas festivities at this place were fairly attended [sic]. The Christmas tree proved a source of considerable merriment, and everything went along with a rush. Unusual in such cases, everybody was on hand half an hour before the appointed time, and fortunately everything went along satisfactorily. The tree was large and the presents numerous, and the only draw back [sic] was the incapacity [sic] of the church to seat the immense crowd. The dance in the evening was a grand affair, and a better time was never had at a party in this place. Christmas day was truly observed as a holiday, nothing going on beyond a little sport in the way shooting at glass balls. Upon the whole, Coquille City acquitted herself in a becoming way on this great festive day. The crowded condition of the church in this place on Thursday evening last, at the Christmas tree festivities, must have forced the necessity of more commodious quarters on the minds of our citizens. Our growing necessities demand it, and doubtless our people will see fit to build a good hall. Sardines, packed as close as the people were on the above event, would spoil. The “Odd Fellows’ hall is large enough for present requirements, but that building being used for the dancing precludes the idea of putting down permanent roots. It is getting to be a frequent occurrence that the church is incapable of seating a good Sunday-night congregation. It will soon be necessary for lecturers and noted speakers to speak in open air [sic] or lease a few stalls in our livery stable. + == pursuit-sport holiday-New-Year locale-Coos Pr-15 CCH December 29, 1885 Remember the glass ball shooting match here on New Year’s day. Contest open for all Coos county marksmen. + Entertain music dance holiday-NewYear misc-word-glorious…had Pr 15 CCH December 29, 1885 Remember the Grand Ball by the band at this place New Year’s eve. A glorious time will be had. Come one, come all. + Holiday-Xmas street-mud Tot-Coq Tot-MP item-toy entertain dance music food Interest Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-boat Srh-boat-Little-Annie Srh-CaptSnyder Srh-ferry-indir climate organiz business bldg temperance misc-word-odds…left misc-word-patter-feet misc-word-rain…torrents misc-word look…eyes misc-word-walk the plank misc-word-coffee…XLNT misc-word-too…utterance saying Pr 15 CCH Dec 29, 1885 Christmas being over, we can now look around and see the odds and ends that are left. The candy and nuts are nearly all gone; a few dolls have survived, but most of them have but one leg left, and some minus a head. The tin trumpets want tuning, and the youngsters begin to look with anxious eyes toward New Years [sic, no apostrophe]. The dance at the Odd Fellows’ hall was just splendid, in spite of the rain that fell in torrents all day Thursday and far into the night. There were all that could comfortably dance, in the hall. Mr. Buck’s voice could be heard above the music and the patter of feet. The bad element was kept out door [sic] for which many thanks are due the managers. At midnight, word came that supper was ready. The rain had stopped just in time, and as there was no ferry-boat [sic] running we had to walk the plank. [M. note; obviously a reference to muddy streets, not to river traffic..] As everyone got to supper, it was a proof that none were drunk. In the dining room of the Olive house we found the tables loaded down with good things. It showed the handiwork of Mrs. Cartright. The verdict of all was that the supper was “superb;” “my coffee was X L N T” etc. At three o’clock the dance broke up. None that were there [sic] will ever wish to forget it. Christmas day (Friday) was mixed with rain and sunshine. As the steamer Little Annie came along, many of us could not resist the chance to go up to Myrtle Point and enjoy another dance. The river was very high, with a strong current but the Little Annie was good for it, with 85 lbs of steam and two wrenches hanging to the safty [sic] valve. Many signals were given along the shore for the boat to stop and take on people for Myrtle Point. A few ladies got off that had been to Coquille City for the dance the evening before; yet I think we reached Myrtle Point with more passengers than we started with. From what we saw, we would say the house was in good hands and well conducted. The hall, which is over Mr. E. Bender’s store, we found filled with people waiting for the dance to begin. The band was in full uniform, and the pieces played were excellent – better than I had anticipated. I found myself in a musical element that was delightful. The band finished with a grand march to which all of the dancers in the hall kept time, at the close of which, the quadrille began, which was kept up until morning. Now and then the violin, clarionet [sic] and organ were relieved by the band who would play a waltz or a polka. At times there was singing, and Saul Wise climbed “De Golden Stairs,” to the delight of every one [sic; 2 wds]. The supper reminded us of the evening before at Coquille City. Many thanks are due Mr. E. Bender for the good order kept. A few gents too full for utterance he showed the door and the head of the stairs. Morning came at last, as it always does, and the gay crowd became scattered and soon the whistle blowed [sic]. What would we do without Captain Snyder and the Little Annie? Quite a number of the band came aboard the boat, and we had music all the way down to Coquille City. H.N. = home 1883 1884 1885-previous | 1886-9 1890 1891-3 1894 to newspaper menu |