| home 1905 Bandon Recorder Bandon, Or. Chronological, with keywords [+ copy is verbatim] [parts enclosed in brackets are summaries, or editor's questions, not actual wording] JAN 19 - OCT 5, 1905 BR 1890BR 1904BR | to newspaper menu BR 9 cont. novelty-woolen BR 9 January 19,1905 [article abt someone donating ] flag to B. woolen mill.] / Eugene woolen mill to reopen. / [Article abt] woolen mill machinery. Needed BR 9 Jan 19, 1905 [Trying to plug for pulp and paper mill in Bandon. ] Pursuit BR 9 Jan 19, 1905 Basketball game Expo BR 9 Jan 19, 1906 [Display (Oregon) for St. Louis Exhibition] River Srh mail BR 9 January 26, 1905. The steamer Dispatch laid off run yest. for repairs to wheel and rudder. Stmr Liberty carried the mail in her place. = BR10 January 26, 1905 Entertain Prices Tot-Riverton BR 10 Jan 26, 1905 A ball at Riverton on Jan 26 Tickets $1 each. Novelty-woolen BR 10 Jan 26, 1905 Furnace at woolen mill ready; more work. Tot-Parkersburg health BR 10 Jan 26, 1905 T.J. Perkins of Parkersburg is stopping in town this week, having placed himself under the care of Dr. Perkins. Mr. Perkins' health has not been good for some time and the physician thought it best that he should have daily care. Prohibition BR 10 Jan 26, 1905 Local Option law to decide whether Coos should have open drinking or prohibition. That the county gave a majority expression for temperance does not make one borough a dictator to another as the county is a corporation and has the right to a majority rule. Pros/cons. County BR 10 Jan 26, 1905 County court proceedings. [gap] climate Srh BR 10 Mar 2, 1905 storm; several vessels off Bandon bar. schnr Onward wrecked. Tot-Bandon mail BR 10 Mar 2, 1905 Bandon Chamber of Commerce wanting better mail accomodation. Nq Parkersburg Srh lumber BR 10 Mar 2, 1905 Ship tt was wrecked was 3-masted schnr belonged to Coq Mill and Tug Co. Built at Parkersburg 3 yrs ago. Carried abt 450,000,000 lumber at load. [not very much loaded when wrecked] / schnr 0regon caught fire and burned all thru monday night Prosper entertain BR 10 Mar 2, 1905 social dance at Prosper Road mail BR 10 Mar 2, 1905 5ummer and winter mail schedules (Roseburg stage) [gap] paper BR 10 April 27 1905. Coquille Herald has discontinued its semi-weekly service and will appear but once a week. Tot-Prosper entertain BR 10 Apr 27, 1905 There will be a grand ball at Prosper. = BR 11Bandon Recorder Apr 27, 1905 Court name health BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 John Preuss. Payment by co. court for medicine. Nq at all Prohibition BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 Prohibition wins out. [Confusing; hard to tell which side it’s on. Local county problem with prohibition laws.] [M2004: see also BR 10, Jan 26, 1905] [cp] Srh BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 Schnr Del Norte wrecked; sank in barely more than 10 min. Srh jetty BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 Jetty work to start. War BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 War between Russia and Japan has reached a stage where something decisive must done. Labor conditions BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 Telegram: [Portland?] A law prescribing the number of hours that shall constitute a day’s or week’s work is unconstitutional, according to a decision rendered by the United States Supreme Court. In the light of this decision there seems little prospect for the enactment in Oregon of the eight-hour law which has been so often advocated. + [cp] Outside novelty-woolen BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 A woolen mill at Union, Oregon might be moved to Hood River. Pursuit BR 11 Apr 27, 1905 baseball league now assured. Srh mill-indir BR 11 May 4 1905. The steamer Echo and launch Dixie collided at Coquille last week, just opposite the mill. The Echo had her stern twisted and the Dixie received some scratches, but neither vessel received any serious damage. + Lhc? Poetry BR 11 May 4, 1905 [something : poem reproduced fm Post if needed for local humor. ] Gap. School Tot-Bandon music entertain BR 11 May 18, 1905. Bandon School Entertainment at the 0pera House. Lines and lines of "exercises". May 20th. Instrumental solos, instrumental duets, dialogues, exercises, recitations, character sketches, c1ass history, vocal solos, etc. Class prophecy for 8th Grade. Presentation of diplomas. not quote. Novelty-woolen BR 11 May 18, 1905. Bandon woolen mills to be completed soon. Expect to start operating in about a month. Not quote Expo other mining other coal BR 11 May 18, 1905 Descr. of exhibit in Mines and Metallurgy Bldg at Lewis and Clark Exposition now being constructed. Miniature mountain showing methods of coal mining in Washington. The mine will be tunneled and a miniature car will be run around the mountain and through the tunnels. Mtn is 30 ft long x 20 wide and 15 high. [cp] Names BR 11 May 25, 1905. J. M. Upton of Marshfield. [M. Curry lawyer was J.H? or?] Srh BR 11 May 25, 1905 Tug Triumph has new rudder as old gave out. E. Heuckendorf did work. Morras logs novelty-woolen BR 11 May 25, 1905 Alfred Morras and George Batten fixed a place to boom logs at the old woolen mill building. They are logging on the Company’s land east of town. + School entertain BR 11 May 25, l905. Reports on what happened at Bandon School entertainment. Expo misc character BR 11 May 25, 1905 Information for young women who may go to the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at Portland. 1. See to it that you have money enough for an emergency and for your return home. 2. See to it that before leaving home you learn from a reliable source -- [can’t read] your destination at Portland is a safe one. 3. See to it that you accept no directions from either men or women on trains if unknown to you and that you report to the conductor any advances made. You must depend upon yourself and the railfoad officials for information concerning trains. Any questions will be answered by Traveler’s Aid agents to be found at the stations on the way. They will be women with badges. 4. See to it that you have an aothorized Traveler's Aid card of identification. 5. See to it that you apply for these cards to your organization, society, or guild. + = BR12. Bandon Recorder 5/25/05 [cont] 6. See to it that before accepting employment in Portland through advertisement or otherwise that the Exposition Traveler’s Aid committee endorses it. 7. See to it that before going to any lodging or boarding house that the Exposition Traveler’s Aid Committee recommends it. + [Gives addr. of committee] [May 25 issue says women are flocking to Portland in belief tt there would be work, which not true. Then they were being taken advantage of.] Srh BR 12 May 25, 1905 Work on Coquille Jetty Pursuit BR 12 May 25 1905 Baseball scores Misc BR 12 May 25, 1905 [M. In each week’s paper are fashion notes. for most part looks too glamorous and "uncommon" for Coquille area. More like something a debutante would wear in high society.] Tot-[Bandon?] names BR 12 June l, l905 W. T. Panter and his brother Will will take charge of Sanderson Bros store about the first of next week, at which time the transfer will take place. + Expo BR 12 June 1, 1905. [Article abt Coos Co exhibit at Lewis-Clark Exhibition. Holiday BR 12 June 1, 1905 Decoration Day observed at Bandon. 4th July BR 12 June 8,1905 Looking forward to Bandon's 4th July celeb. Pursuit BR 12 June [M. look for this] Rebuttal to a heated complaint because some man was expelled fm Coos ball league. Misc health BR 12 June [M. look for this ] [Complaining because] Americans have learned to hurry so much that they have exhausted life. [Lengthy] ...wrinkles being stamped on face...making a business out of recreation. Court officials BR 12 June [M look for this] Judge Harlocker and Sheriff Gallier. Novelty-woolem BR 12 June 15, l905 Everything now looks favorable for the starting up of the woolen mills the latter part of this month, or in about two weeks. Tot mill BR 12 June 15, 1905 Prosper mill. Mail BR 12 June 15, 1905 Roseburg secures better mail service RR spur logging Srh river BR 12 June 15, 1905 The steamer Chico, which is due in a couple of days or so, has a large consignment of railroad iron to lay at the Cody logging camp on Lampa Creek. [cp] Pursuit BR 12 June 15, 1905 ballgame scores . Fruit BR 12 June 15, 1905 sample of logan berries fm Mr./Mrs. Amos Coursin [sp?]. The Logan berry is a hybrid from the blackberry and red raspberry and bears profusely. The sample was excellent, the first in ripening and much earlier than usual. Tot-Bandon BR 12 June 15, 1905 More on Sanderson-Panter exchange. Mail BR 12 June 15, 1905 more on mail service = BR13 June 15, 1905 Lumber timber conditions BR 13 June 15, 1905 reprint fm Toledo Blade. How we have squandered our forests is one of the many notorious instances of American wastefulness. At the present rate of burning down and chopping up even tho immense lumber resources of the United States cannot long meet the reverse demand made upon them. The greater part of the white pines are gone and serious overdrafts have been made upon the available supply of other kinds of lumber. + [M. not a local item. Goes on to say after -skip- ] In the same way we have also dissipated the public domain. + agric-plants Expo BR 13 June 15, 1905 A careful estimate made by a Portland florist places the number of roses now in bloom in Portland at l0,000,000 while other estimates are twice as high. The Lewis and Clark Exposition grounds are decked with the fragrant blossoms, which are found everywhere in great profusion. The magnificence of Portland roses has been a source of astonishment to early visitors from the East. + Other coal Tot-[Bandon?] BR 13 June 15, 1905 Panter bros will handle the Riverton coal. Remember this when you need fuel. Health BR 13 June 15, 1905 Dr. S. L. Perkins Novelty BR 13 June 22, 1905. fm article abt T W Clark's Woolen Mills. prob. be one go in in Portland to replace one tt burned down 2 yrs ago.] Health name [politic?] BR 13 June 22, 1905 [article abt John Blacklock died. [poss Blacklock point named for him?] Expo BR 13 June 22, 1905 [ more on Lewis and Clark Exposition Portland. School BR 13 June 22, 1905 Supt W H Bunch 4th Srh BR 13 June 22, 1905 One of features of 4th at Bandon will be burning of wrecked schnr Onward which lies on beach near lookout station. Will make pretty bonfire. Novelty-wood BR 13 June 22, 1905 Shingle mi11 is going to be put into operation in Bandon which will have a capacity of 80,000 shingles a day. Expo BR 13 June 22, 1905 The attendance of the Lewis and Clark Exposition is increasing. [Long article, tells what prices to get in, other features.] 4th BR 13 July 6, 1905 [ What happened at 4th celebration.] Expo BR 13 July 6, 1905 [ more on Lewis/ Clark Exposition.] RR-conditions climate BR 13 July 13, 1905 The Coast Mail of July 9th said: "The train was delayed about a half hour yesterday at Davis’ inlet on account of the heat buckling up the track." + [cp] Tot-Empire enterprise-SO Co BR 13 July 13, 1905 S. O. Co. putting in new dock at Empire soon. [ must not have been anything to deal abt Graham buying that mill.] [cp] Novelty-wood BR 13 July 13, 1905 The broomhandle mill was closed down the latter part of last week, in order to give one of the engines a thorough overhauling. It is again in operation. + = BR 14 July 13, 1905 Expo BR 14 July 13, 1905 [still talking abt Lewis/Clark Expo. Tot-Bandon BR 14 July 13, 1905 The Bandon stores agreed to close at 7 o'clock ea. evening except on Saturdays. [M. doesn't say what former time was.] Misc BR 14 July 13, 1905 [proceedure for making of a U.S. postage stamp.] Srh BR 14 July 20, 1905 The canal from Coos Bay to the Lagoon on North Inlet, which has been under way of construction for several months, was finished last Sunday, and the event celebrated by about 200 parsons who assembled to see the finish of the undertaking. + Entertain Tot organization BR 14 July 20, 1905 There will be a huge time at Dairyville on August 5th at which time the W.0.W. [Woodmen of the World] will give a big log rolling. Entertain BR 14 July 20, 1905 A sleight of hand artist coming to Bandon. Fish BR 14 July 20, 1905 C. Timmons getting out new machinery for cannery. Srh BR 14 July 20, 1905. Coquille R. improvements 4th Expo BR 14 July 20, 1905 The Fourth of July attendance at the Lewis and Clark Exposition was 53,708. This is at least thirty per cent more than the most sanguine of the officials expected. It beats the Fourth of July attendance at the Omaha Exposition by nearly 10,000 and is 14,000+ higher than the attendance on the opening day at Portland June 1st. Up to July 4th half a million admissions had been reported in the 34 days of the big fair. Attendance is increasing daily. The fair will run until October 15th. + RR survey BR 14 July 27, 1905 fm Crescent City Record: The coast railroad survey crew has again moved nearer this place. For some time lines have been run in the Wilson Creek section, but a suitable grade to reach that creek was not found. Another line will probably be run from on up Smith River and then up Mill Creek. The country gone over is very rough and steep near Wilson Creek, and the required grade could not be very well obtained. + [cp] Tot-Bandon fire BR 14 July 27, 1905 Bandon had a small blaze last Thursday. Wood and washhouse of Tupper house. Expo Lhc-Coos dreams BR 14 July 27, 1905 Coos County has hitherto attracted but small notice from the metropolis of the state, but in the erection of a building and maintaince [as I typed it, but doesn't say as in print] of a county exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, she has compelled attention which she could not otherwise have commanded. + Novelty-woolen BR 14 August 3, 1905. brief article on woolen mill NB Health invention BR 14 Aug 3, 1905 A new invention for drilling teeth, cutting down crowns, removing live nerves without a particle of pain has come on the market. The new invention works very quickly and does perfectly what is expected. Dread of having dental work done will soon be thing of past. not quote. Srh BR 14 Aug 3, 1905 Jetty work. Court Tot Srh BR 14 August 10, 1905 Sheriff Stephen Gallier was in town Thursday looking after his interests here. Gallier Brothers are having the Tupper house repainted and have been repairing the approach to the wharf and warehouse near the hotel. + = BR 15 August 10, 1905 Tot-Bandon BR 15 Aug 10, 1905 Bandon is to have another concrete building. RR BR 15 August 17, 1905. “Construction of a railroad from Coos bay to the main line of the Southern Pacific will remove the chief obstacle to the development of that country, by furnishing adequate transportation facilities. The people of Coos and Curry counties now feel assured that the road will be built and they are rejoicing that the hopes that they have so long entertained will end in fruition.” + [quoted by Salem correspondent of Oregonian and said by Governor Chamberlain of Oregon.] [cp] Novelty-wood BR 15 Aug 17, 1905 talking abt using old woolen mill bldg for shingle mill, remodeling. other coal Srh BR 15 Aug 17, 1905 D.S. Rouse, of Riverton was in town Tuesday. Mr. Rouse is superintendent of the Riverton coal mine and we understand that the steamer Newport will, on her next trip, take a sample of the Riverton coal to Portland. The Newport purposes in carrying coal to Portland, some of which will be taken from the Coquille and from Coos Bay. + Conditions BR 15 Aug 17, 1905 Curry county poorest co. in Oregon because of isolation. Other enterprise BR 15 Aug 17, 1905 article by the governor also lists some of the industries in the area. [M 2004 Oregon, or S. Coast?] RR spur Srh jetty name BR 15 August 24, 1905 Mr. Jacobson is rushing work on the construction of the railway from the wharf to Rock Quarry and will soon have the timbers ready to receive the rails most of the distance. + [M. this would be jetty work.] Name R D Hume BR 15 Aug 24, 1905 [article abt somebody suing R.D. Hume. Calls him one of wealthiest men in whole state ] Tot-Norway dairy BR 15 Aug 24, 1905 creamery at Norway leased to Tillamook Cheese Factory for 5 yrs. Srh racism fish other coal BR 15 August 31, 1905 The steamer Newport which is due today will bring down 170 tons of freight and the Chinamen necessary to run the Prosper cannery. She will take a load of coal to Portland from the Riverton coal mines. + Road timber fire-hazards BR 15 Aug 31, 1905 Fire in weeds between here and MP making travel by road diff. fire been burning in timber a couple miles E of town [M: Bandon] a wk past. Animal name BR 15 Aug 31, 1905 M. Langlois is bringing in blooded sheep. Srh RR-spur BR 15 Sept. 7. 1905 more about rr being built to jetty. Tot-Coq BR 15 Sept 7, 1895 [ A.J. Sherwood still listed as Lawyer in Coq.] Misc Health BR 15 Sept 7, 1895 [ad:] Engaged people should remember, that, after marriage, many quarrels can be avoided, by keeping their digestions in good condition with e1ectric bitters. [more]. Novelty-wood BR 15 September 14, 1905 The broom Handle mill will close down Saturday night, for two weeks, for repairs. + Srh BR 15 Sept 14, 1905 Steamer F.A. Kilburn had narrow escape while trying to cross bar. Okay. Black sand mining Tot BR 15 Sept 14, 1905 C. B. Zeek, the black sands miner of the Randolph beach was in town yesterday having had business which called him this way. Crop Srh prices BR 15 Sept 14, 1905 [ad:] Peter Axe of Bridge Oregon will fill orders for tomatoes and deliver on the boat at Myrtle Point for 2 cents a pound. [M. Doesn’t say what it would cost at Coq. or Bandon.] = BR16 [gap] September 28, 1905 Fruit BR 16 Sept 28, 1905 The strawberry crop came into market this summer about May 15th, and lasted up till the middle of the present month, making the season full four months long. + Novelty-woolen names BR 16 Sept 28, 1905 The N.B. woolen mill will in all probability be running in a few days. We expect Bandon mill to get a move on. Not quote. [lists names connected with Bandon mill. Bedellion. Matt Smith.] Prosper Srh mill BR 16 Sept 28, 1905 New shipyard and mill of E. Heuckendorff at Prosper. Busiest mill on the Coquille. Natl RR; SP; Harriman. coast RR fm Drain to CB BR 16 Sept 28, 1905 The Oregonian is authority for the following: Steel rails have been ordered for the Coos Bay line of the Southern Pacific which is to be known as the Oregon [actually spelled in print Oregen] Western Railroad. The contract was let yesterday in New York for 10,000 tons of 75-pound rails to be delivered in December and January. This is evidence of the determination of the management of the Harriman lines in Oregon to push from Drain to Coos Bay to connect that rich district of Western Oregon with Portland and the outside world by railroad. + [cp] Tot -NB fire BR 16 Sept 28, 1905 Fire at NB. Prohibition conditions BR 16 Sept 28, 1905 Although the saloons have been closed for some time there have been several cases of drunkenness very noticeable showing that some person or persons are violating the law. [M. since they had local option, was county dry or just Bandon?] Tot-Bandon music BR 16 October 5, 1905 The Bandon Cornet Band was out Saturday evening as usual giving a street concert. + RR SP Tot-Empire other enterprise- Elijah Smith. BR 16 Oct 5, 1905 Coast Mail. A rumor is current to the effect that a strip of water front one thousand feet deep, extending from Empire to Tarheel Point, a distance of three miles, has been granted to the Southern Pacific by Elijah Smith, with the understanding that Empire be made the terminus of the road. + [cp] Fruit BR 16 October 5, 1905 A number of Bandon residents have visited fruit growers, on the lower Coquille valley, during the past week or two and laid in a supply of apples for the winter. Entertain BR 16 Oct 5, 1905 The great Raymond Co. about the best troup that has yet been seen in Bandon. There is an escape artist, a contortionist, acrobat, hypnotist, etc. Music Tot-Bandon BR 16 Oct 5, 1905 The Bandon Concert Band. -- home 1890BR 1904BR to newspaper menu |