| Coos-history-home Herald 1883 | 1884 1889 | 1890 1891-3 1894 1895 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) 2007 by Marilee Miller COQUILLE CITY HERALD Coquille, OR. [re-keyworded as of July 31, 2007] 1885------------------ JANUARY, 1885 January 6 paper name-Dean Tot-Coq lifestyle character saying Pr-9 CCH Jan. 6, 1885 [J A Dean, ed and prop.] Holiday-Xmas lifestyle? character Paper-attitude misc-word-placid…Coquille misc-word left…hospitalities misc-word-rough-shod misc-word-bet…boots saying Pr-9 CCH Jan. 6, 1885 [head:] Local Customs. We were asked, the other day, as to the sociability of the people in a rural district like this that surrounds Coquille City. Well, as it may interest a few readers to know what kind of people inhabit this portion of the terrestrial globe, we give our six months’ experience. The people are sociable without being demonstratively loud. The visiting, similar to other localities, is in the hands of the fair sex. The men being employed principally in rural pursuits have but little time to devote to what may be considered the superfluous courtesies of every day life. We seldom, receive an introduction to strangers consevuently [sic], suppose that it is not customary, therefore, if we deem it expedient in the interest of our business, we sail in, rough shod, and have seldom met with a rebuff. Invitations to visit are the exception and not the rule – we have received but two during our sojourn in this placid vale of the “Beautiful Coquille.” But do not imagine that we are giving vent to a howl of disappointment on that score. We have been accustomed to the left-handed hospitalities profusely extended in Spanish communities, where the person inviting you, will not only proffer his service gratis, but also leave his house at your disposal; yet, notwithstanding all this, you are not expected to visit the house -- not much. It would be the essence of impoliteness to take advantage of so much civility. Looking at the situation from our earlier experience, we see nothing to complain of. Introductions occasionally would aid us in our present business, but, if those with whom we come in contact are negligent of that ceremony, where is the remedy? To come down to a local idiom, “you may bet your boots” that we are not going to snivel about it. We are here – the people suit us first rate, and we will do our level best to ride and tide over the other depressing incident. + Holiday-NewYear music entertain dance drama organiz paper paper-attitude lifestyle? saying Pr 9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 [(head:] The Ball by the Local Band. The festivities which accompanied the exit of the old, and the advent of the new year, were concluded on New Year’s eve by a grand ball, given under the auspices of the Coquille City Brass Band. The affair was a success in every feature; there being a numerous attendance in honor of the occasion. The members of this office received special invitations to be present; but owing to indisposition in some, and family sickness, but one was available. This invitation to the printers to be present on the occasion, took us by surprise; as, it seemed to be the exception and not the rule in Coquille City entertainments. True, it is usual elsewhere to admit reporters and thereby have a fair report in the newspapers. The boys will accept our thanks for remembering us. Each succeeding day brings to the printer but a repetition of his monotonous imprisonment, therefore, these graceful acknowledgements of his weary pilgrimage are like the oasis in the desert – a green spot in the memory to be always gratefully appreciated. The members of the band are persistent in their efforts to obtain proficiency – they are punctual in attendance without regard to the severity of the weather. May they meet with the success they deserve. We understand that they will give a dramatic entertainment on some day in the coming month. + Srh-harbor Srh-bar Srh-dredging govt Locale-CoqR Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Petitions asking for $100,000 from Congress for improvements of Coq R bar are circulating. Srhriver Srh-CoqR Tot-Coq mill climate condit? Misc-word-freshet saying? Pr--9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Complaint that sawdust fm the back of the mill washed into river during a recent freshet; much worse than sand, has spoiled the navigation of more than one stream. Nq -- Once Navigation is gone, this town is a “goner.” + +x+ Business directory Pr-9 CCH Jan6, 1885 Business houses: Lane & Lane, Counselors at Law; (L.F. and John Lane; Rsbg.) J.L. Siglin & John A Gray, Attorneys, Marshfield. W. Sinclair, Attorney, Ins., Real Estate, Coq. T G Owen, Atty, M’field; S H Hazard, Atty, Empire. J W Bennett Atty Mfield. D L Watson Atty Coos City. J H Nosler, Notary Public, Coq. Carl H Volkmer, atty, MP; A M Crawford, Atty, Mfield. J P Easter, MD, physician, surgeon, and obstetrician, Coq. C W Tower, MD, Marshfield. W C Angell, MD, Physician and Accoucheur, Coq. O E Smith, Sergeon [sic] Dentist, Mfield. J M Volkmar, MD, MP. J A Dean, real estate; office in Herald Bldg. J F Hall, surveyor for Coos (Mfield). [ncp]. A H Wright, watchmaker and jeweler, Coq. Office Store, C. Andrews – books, shoes, hats stationery, dry goods, ladies and gents clothing, general furnishings, groceries canned goods, cigars-tobaccos, and candies. Pays highest price for country produce. +x+ above, dissolved Business Directory Name-Lane business OT-Roseburg Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Lane & Lane, Counselors at Law; (L.F. and John Lane; Rsbg.) Tot-Marshfield business RR-name-Bennett name-Siglin Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 J.L. Siglin & John A Gray, Attorneys, Marshfield. / T G Owen, Atty, Marshfield / J W Bennett Atty Marshield. / A M Crawford, Atty, Marshfield. RE business enterprise-insurance Tot-Coq Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 W. Sinclair, Attorney, Ins., Real Estate, Coq. Tot-Empire-name business Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 S H Hazard, Atty, Empire. Tot-MP name-Volkmar businress Pr 9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Carl H Volkmar, atty, MP Tot-CoosCity-name business Pr 9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 D L Watson Atty Coos City. \ Tot-Coq name-Nosler business Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 J H Nosler, Notary Public, Coq. Health-provider Tot-Coq business misc-word-accoucher Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 J P Easter, MD, physician, surgeon, and obstetrician, Coq. / W C Angell, MD, Physician and Accoucheur, Coq. Health-provider business Tot-Marshfield Pr 9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 C W Tower, MD, Marshfield. O E Smith, Sergeon [sic] Dentist, Marshfield. Health-provider business Tot-MP name-Volkmar Pr 9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 J M Volkmar, MD, MP. Paper name-Dean business bldg RE Tot-Coq Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 J A Dean, real estate; office in Herald Bldg. Locale-CoosCounty Tot-Marshfield name-Hall business Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 J F Hall, surveyor for Coos (Marshfield). Tot-Coq business item-household item-personal Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 A H Wright, watchmaker and jeweler, Coq. Tot-Coq business bldg mail-indir book item-apparel item-stationery item- tobacco food prices Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Post Office Store, C. Andrews – books, shoes, hats stationery, dry goods, ladies and gents clothing, general furnishings, groceries canned goods, cigars- tobaccos, and candies. Pays highest price for country produce. +x+ Climate OT-Wash OT-Oregon Pr-9 CCH Jan 6, 1885 [list of a number of towns in Wash and Or. (actually, weather report.)] = Saying paper-attitude interest holiday-NewYear Pr-10 CCH Jan 6, 1885 [editorial]. With the dawn and advent of the year 1885, we send greeting and hopes that all may enjoy a happy New Year. Let the bickerings and prejudices of the past be buried out of sight as far as possible. Let the misfortunes that have fretted us, the projects that have failed, the hopes in which we have been disappointed, vanish and die with the death of the old year... Ruminating on the past: its joys or its anguish, is useless. If we can draw any solace from a consideration of bygone period, it is only in the lesson it teaches as a guide for future action. Tot-Coq-incorporation Lhc character-anti law interest misc-word-asinine- proclivities paper-attitude lifestyle? misc-word-over-weening misc-word- unmitigated ass misc-word-irremovable…conceit misc-word-shood down saying Pr-10 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Incorporation [head]. It would be of great value to this community were the town incorporated. We would then have an officer whose duty it would be to look to the peace and well-being of all concerned. There is some law, we believe, for the protection of unincorporated towns; but, we fail -- owing to the disinclination of the people to make charges -- in realizing any benefit from it... As the case now stands, whenever an insane biped wishes to make night hideous, and display his assinine proclivities, he takes his stand at the hotel corner, or some other locality equally prominent, evidencing a particular and unmanly desire to obstruct the passage of ladies and children, and then he howls; and then all the chickenhearted nincompoops, who think that they are smart, join in chorus and duplicate the disgusting nuisance emanating from the principal, most prominent and most despicable cur. There are at all times persons who wish to rule or ruin a community. They belong to all grades of society -- the temperate as well as the intemperate. Failing in leadership of this or that clique or party, their chief aim is to set the community by the ears -- in a state of protracted war. It becomes the first duty in local government, for the citizens to consider these cases and to take measures looking towards an eradication of the evil. Where the object of a man, who is given to over-weening [sic] amount of egotism, is to domineer over his fellows, he should be sat down upon [sic]. There is no more unmitigated ass than the fellow who is burdened with an irremovable weight of self-conceit. Support him, and he glories with a fiendish delight in the success of his schemes and self importance -- ignore him, and he may sulk -- but it will enable him to see the folly of his course, and throw the light of wisdom on his selfish and obscure path. Small towns without the necessary safeguards for the protection of the community will always be troubled, more or less by the night-howlers to whom we referred in the first instance. The further it proceeds without check or restraint, the worse it becomes. We have seen a vigilance committee in San Francisco with five thousand muskets and two heavy sand-bag batteries in dread array. What was the cause? A few men, at first, began to stuff the ballot-box; increasing in strength through the medium of perverse success, they began to terrorize and shood [as typed] down all who opposed them, until the people discovered that to settle one conspiracy against the organic law, there was no remedy but by having recourse to another. Let us be warned in time. One musket is more than enough at present; therefore, as we have plenty of good men in this community, let us take council together and show that our women and children and our streets must not be obstructed by a pack of scoundrels. + = school Tot-Coq business bldg? Speech? Literary? Prices Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Coquille Commercial College Coq. A primary dept -- instruction any ages or grades; business courses without leaving home. Ornamental Penmanship, elocution, etc. tuition primary per term $5.00 secondary $7.00 Clark Miller, Principal. Tot-Coq business bldg item-hardware item-novelty-wood item-household Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Whitney & OConnell props. tin, copper and sheet-iron wares; hardware; stoves; wood and willow ware. Locale-[?] business bldg ittem-hardware Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 George McEwan, Pioneer Hardware. Health-provider health-treatment Tot-MP business bldg Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 MP Drug Store, W L Dixon, MP. Tot-Coq? [or?] business bldg item-apparel Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Dean & Huntington, City Boot and Shoe Store. Srh-ocean Srh-shipbuilding Srh-freight Srh-trade Srh-CaptParker Srh-river Srh-CoqR Tot-{Parkersburg? Tot-Bandon? Locale-CoosBay Locale-CoqR Parker road prices food RE OT-SF Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 It is stated that the Coos Bay company, instead of building a steamer to run round here from Coos bay, have bought one for that purpose of Portland, also that Capt. Parker will build a warehouse for storing whatever freight she may bring in or take out of this place. When the new road to the Bandon beach is completed and properly bridged, it is probable that all the coast trade will go that way. The Captain is an enterprising man, and as he is willing to dispose of building lots at reasonable figures, we may expect to see Parker's a good sized town in a few years. Some people here lately got up their supply of flour from San Francisco, and it cost them landed, free of all expenses, only $4.25 per barrel. Sugar, 7 cents per pound. However when we can get good sugar at Coquille City for 8 cents and have no chances to risk we prefer the latter. Entertain organiz? Drama Tot-MP Tot-Coq Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Coq. Thespians will present their fascinating and soul-stirring play, "Among the Breakers," at MP Jan 10... Lhc Tot-Coq-incorporation improve character-anti law misc-saying? state Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 A petition is in circulation, to be presented to the Legislature at its next session, looking to the incorporation of this town. It is to be hoped that it may succeed, then we can have a fair understanding in relation to the status of hoodlums and improvements. Tot- Bandon Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-dock Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 [article on what's at town of Bandon.] [all that in notes] Poem Literary Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 poem by LeGarcon [all that in notes] +x+ Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Pioneer Feed Stable, Coq Hunt Bros. Feed and Livery Stable, R E Buck.coq. Coquille Mill & Tug co, gnrl mchdz, lumber, towing by tug Katie Cook; J H Parker, M L Hanscom, Irving M Cook, Parkersburg. City Drug Store, Coq; Dr. S L Leneve. new hack line connecting with steamers Ceres and Little Annie, at the terminus of their upper river route, carrying passengers and freight to and from MP. G A Brown. Furniture Store, F. Mark, Prop, Mfield. Olive Hotel Front St, Coq, Mrs. C W Olive. Robinson House, Coq has recently been furnished with spring beds and other conveniences. meals all hrs, 25 c nq City Brewery, G Mehl. New Drug Store, Coq, J H Nosler. Tombstone and Monument Agency; J A Dean, office in Herald bldg. W. Gallier, Black-smithing and horse-shoing, Coq. Lehnherr Hotel, MP. Jarvis, Cornwall & Co Wells Fargo, U S Mails, stage to connect with steamboat -- Empire to Drain. O Nelson, Norway: groceries, stationery, medicines, paints, and pure wines. Art Palace, G H Hamdell of MP, will visit every point on r between MP and Bandon; photographer. +X+ Above, dissolved Tot-Coq livery business bldg item-feed Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Pioneer Feed Stable, Coq Hunt Bros. / Feed and Livery Stable, R E Buck.Coq. Tot-Parkersburg business bldg mill-Parkersburg mill-CoquilleMill&Tug Srh- river Srh-CoqR Srh-tug-KatieCook Srh-Parker lbr item-goods Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Coquille Mill & Tug co, gnrl mchdz, lumber, towing by tug Katie Cook; J H Parker, M L Hanscom, Irving M Cook, Parkersburg. Health-provider health-treatment Tot-Coq business bldg Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 City Drug Store, Coq; Dr. S L Leneve. Transport-stage Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-boat-Ceres Srh-boat-LittleAnnie Locale-UR Tot-MP Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 New hack line connecting with steamers Ceres and Little Annie, at the terminus of their upper river route, carrying passengers and freight to and from MP. G A Brown. Tot-Marshfield business bldg item-household Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Furniture Store, F. Mark, Prop, Marshfield. Tot-Coq business bldg name-Olive Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Olive Hotel Front St, Coq, Mrs. C W Olive. Tot-Coq business bldg item-liquor Pr-11 CCH Jan 6,, 1885 City Brewery, G Mehl. Tot-Coq business bldg food prices Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Robinson House, Coq has recently been furnished with spring beds and other conveniences. meals all hrs, 25 c nq Health-provider health-treatment business bldg name-Nosler Tot-Coq Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 New Drug Store, Coq, J H Nosler. Paper name-Dean business bldg item-headstone Tot-Coq Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Tombstone and Monument Agency; J A Dean, office in Herald bldg. Tot-Coq business bldg enterprise-blacksmith misc-word-black-smithing Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 W. Gallier, Black-smithing and horse-shoing, Coq. Tot-MP business bldg Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Lehnherr Hotel, MP. Mail transport-stage enterprise-WellsFargo Srh-ocean Srh-river Srh-CoosBay Tot-Empire OT-Drain road Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Jarvis, Cornwall & Co Wells Fargo, U S Mails, stage to connect with steamboat -- Empire to Drain. Tot-Norway business bldg food health-treatment item-stationery item- household item-liquor Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 O Nelson, Norway: groceries, stationery, medicines, paints, and pure wines. Tot-MP business Tot-Bandon Locale-CoqR photo Pr-11 CCH Jan 6, 1885 Art Palace, G H Hamdell of MP, will visit every point on R between MP and Bandon; photographer. +x+ = Srh-ocean? Srh-river? Srh-tug-SolThomas disaster-explosion disaster- shipwreck health—accid Pr-11a CCH Jan 6, 1885 explosion on the tug Sol Thomas. Terrible. Poetry Pr-11a CCH Jan 6, 1885 [ poems by LeGarcon in every issue] Joaquin poetry history lifestyle? Pr-11a CCH Jan 13, 1885 Lines to Joaquin Miller by LeGarcon. - Just thirty years ago, Joaquin, When you and I were young, At Vaughn's old school house near Eugene, We read, and wrote and sang. The time that passeth now so soon, To us it then seemed slow: You were a big Web-foot gossoon, Just thirty years ago. The times have changed since then, Joaquin, When you forsook the rod; Some of our schoolmates tread the green, And some lie 'neath the sod. Cheer up, my lad, but draw it mild -- Truth wins at last, you know. We remember you were somewhat wild, Just thirty years ago. And when you picture Lane, old chap, Don't mix the paint so thick; One dose of that unwholesome pap Has made your friends quite sick. We saw the man and knew his worth So well that you must know We're posted on things that had birth Just thirty years ago. "Dry up that rot" about the Greek And --Latin: it's too thin. We know that you ne'er lacked the "cheek," Where "cheek" could only win. But, go ahead, improve your mind, Your friends would hear Its flow; For friendly thoughts are still entwined With thirty years ago. + = Paper town-rivalry character-anti? Pr-11a CCH Jan 13, 1885 [comment abt news rivalry under head Misguided Youth.] [poss. story to write?] Srh-ocean Srh-ship-Arcata Srh-ship-Alki Srh-river Srh-CoosBay Srh-dock Tot-Empire mill-Empire enterprise-SO-co? machine Pr-11a CCH Jan 13, 1885 The Arcata arrived on CB Thur. Wharf at Empire covered with machinery for new mill, which arr. by stmr Alki last wk. Paper-attitude condit Pr-11a CCH Jan 13, 1885 times are dull this winter. [repartee with Coast Mail.] Jan 20 History literary locale-WestCoast enterprise-Lewis&Clark enterprise-Astor Pr-11a CCH Jan 20,1885 Bancroft history of west coast being pushed as new book. Lengthy sketch Lewis & Clark expedition. Astor establishments, etc. Misc-End-of-world church Pr-11a CCH Jan 20, 1885 Millerites have set Jan 25, as last day for man on earth, based on Haggai, ch 11, vs 21-22 [more in article but not in m's notes]. Misc lifestyle? Pr-11a CCH Jan 20, 1885 [tongue in cheek article on "seduction." ] Character-anti paper-attitude Tot-Coq? misc-word-night-hawk… Pr-11a CCH Jan 20, 1885 [comment on night-hawk (troublemakers who put chicken heads on doorsteps and run.)] Boomer Tot-Coq-incorporation? Saying? Pr-11a CCH Jan 20, 1885 [lengthy proposal that] a town cannot be laid out in better position than Coquille City; [no doubt pushing incorporation, though doesn't say.] "don’t give up plugging for Coq”. etc. nq Disaster-explosion disaster-shipwreck health-accid Srh-tug-Fearless Srh- CaptDunham Srh-CaptJamesHill Srh-tug-SolThomas Machine Name- Dunham Pr-11a CCH Jan 20, 1885 Capt J F Dunham put machinery of tug Fearless in good running order; Capt James Hill at wheel; Jim had narrow escape at the blowing up of the Sol Thomas. (Mail.) = [M-note] Pr-12 CCH Jan 20,1885 [M. I'm not making complete notes.) [it says in my news notes] paper-attitude animal-hog law Tot-Coq Pr-12 CCH Jan 20,1885 [Editor pushing for "hog law" in Coq to compel people to build fences to keep hogs in.] school entertain Tot-Coq event? Organiz? Pr-12 CCH Jan 20, 1885 school bell for Coq., Coq Thespians purchased with proceeds of entertainment, arr. placed ; magnificent bell; 4751b,cost $60 in SF; there is $21 due, and Thespians to give other entertainment to pay bill. Jan 27 RR-other condit home-seekers-indir govt-indir Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 0 & C RR busted; sued; placed in hands receiver. Paper-rivalry locale-CoosCounty saying Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 news rivalry Coast Mail.[ M: priceless, as all these are: such words!] Tot-P.Orford Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [item on Port Orford. (lengthy)] Srh-lighthouse Srh-ocean Srh-river Srh-CoqR Srh-RackleffRock Locale- RackleffRock Locale-CoqR Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [lengthy on ] Coq R hopes, Rackleff Rock hoped-for lighthouse, etc.] Vital humor entertain Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [humorous on wedding] Tot-Coq prices agric-crops Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [Coq. prices of commodities.] Tot-Bandon Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [ some info on] Bandon Srh-harbor Srh-dredging improve condit-attitude Srh-river Srh-CoosBay Srh- river Srh-CoqR Locale-CoosCounty Locale-CoosBay Locale-CoqR Tot-MP town-rivalry Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [jealousy over different harbors; which one will be improved. CB, other also, complaints of shoaling in Coq R at MP] Tot-Coq-incorp locale-Coos Tot-Marshfield Locale-CoalbankSlough enterprise-EBDean Lhc other-coal paper-attitude saying? Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [head:] Incorporation) In answer to some remarks that were made to us with reference to whether a community can inclose * the private property of an individual, situated outside the limits, inside of which they had intended to fix their boundaries originally, and procure an act of incorporation, we offer the following, which may or may not be correct: [refers to precedent by boundaries of Marshfield: coal bank slough, Dean and Co, etc. ]... Most generally, property holders are benefitted by having a town located close to them. Whether it interferes with their right "to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," we are not legally qualified to give an opinion. + agric-crop food Tot-Coq condit? Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 [town is out of onions, and demand great.] Pursuit-sport climate Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 Croquet is in full blast ; delightful weather. Health-treatment Tot-Parkersburg business salesman b-act misc-word- canvassing Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 Parmenter's electric belts...an exhibit of this belt will convince anyone of its merits. sold by T J Perkins of Parkersburg, canvassing here. Road-bridge church Tot-Fairview Locale-NorthFork Locale-ParadiseValley Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 predominating topic of interest at Fairview is bridges to N.Fork and Paradise Valley. next is the flourishing condition of Fairview Church; Rev. Edmunds and Hollenbeak. nq Other-mining blasksand-mining Tot-Randolph Pr-12 CCH Jan 27, 1885 Abe Rose black sand mine at Randolph. FEBRUARY 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-CoosCounty 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]. == 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. = [M. 2008. Selected topics. This document is not a full or comprehensive list of newspaper items in this year.] home 1883 | 1884 | 1889 1890 1891-3 1894 1895 1896 to newspaper menu |