| home Coquille City Bulletin Coquille, Or. Chronological DEC 6 - 27, 1901 QB previous 1901 | 1902 | 1903 | to newspaper menu CoqB 141 Dec 6, 1901 New tax laws Oregon. / [Lengthy article on Lyons and Johnson’s football teams, in a sea of mud, surrounded by 100s of spectators not q] N Lorenz [ad]; shoes town wear E P Reed Ladies shoes and Geo. E. Keith men’s shoes. Also carry full stock Rubber Boots, overshoes for men, Ladies and children. Men’s Wright’s Health Underwear $2.25 per suit. Men’s fleeced Cotton Underwear $1.00 per suit; Men’s Glastenberry Wool Underwear $2.25 per suit; Ladies Wool Vests from $1.00 to $1.50 each. We are closing out our stock of Cape Mackintoshes at cost. not q This is the right place to buy Your Holiday Goods. Just arrived at Rose’s, all kinds of Christmas Goods, Christmas Cards, Candies, Albums, Books, Del. of all descriptions and toys too numerous to mention. We carry the largest line of Candies, Nuts, and Tropical Fruits in the county. Fresh Roasted Peanuts a Specialty. The only first-class soda fountain in the county. Rose’s Confectioner, Front Street, Coquille. not f q Real estate transfers DP Strong and wife to AW Varney, lots 1,2,3,4,5,6, block 27, Elliot’s add Coquille, $500. / Marshfield Electric & Gas Co. to F.M. Friedberg, electric light plant at Marshfield, and all property belonging thereto, $1. / John Curren and wife to J P Tupper, lots 1 and 12, add e ½ of lot 11 block 4, Coquille $6500. / J P Messer and wife to Zettie P Messer, lot 1 block 6, Coquille, $1000. Thanksgiving is Gone, Christmas is coming. But we are still here with the finest line of woolens and Gents’ Furnishings ever brought to Coquille. Slagle & Fordyce, Tailors and Gents’ Furnishings, Martin Building, Coquille. = Coq B 142-6 Dec 6, 1901 Recital given by Mrs. Geraldine Morriss music class, at residence of W.H. Lyons, last Monday evening. Mrs. Morse [print] has large and progressive class in this city, and is pronounced very able teacher not full q Johnson's mill loading new stmr Marshfield at depot wharf, Marshfield, w/500,000 ft spruce. Expect to have loaded by tomorrow and will be towed to the city by stmr Brunswick, L H Christensen, to be captain of new boat nq [cp] Six carloads of myrtle blocks passed through town on Wednesday's; train, for Coos Bay, for S. R. Davis, to be shipped to San Francisco. These timbers were gotten out and sawed on the South Fork, and will be used in the construction of the government dock at Mare Island navy yard. + [cp] The people in the north end of town think that they are entitled to a few street light out that way. This part of town is entirely neglected in that line. There are a good many citizens residing out in that part of the city, and we think it is no more than right that they should have some lights out that [print] way. + Knowlton’s drug fine line holiday goods, toys, dolls, books, games, photo and autograph albums, celluloid novelties, comb and brush sets, toilet cases, necktie and handkerchief cases, medallion pictures, many other articles not q Thos. Krewson returned from Myrtle Point, last Friday, where he had just completed the work of moving the Presbyterian church from its former site on the hill to a lot near the school house. Mr. Krewson performed this dangerous undertaking without a mishap and delivered the church to its present location without damaging it a particle. [print] + J.P. Tupper took charge of the Hotel Coquille, Sunday, the 1st inst. Mr. Tupper informs us that he has come to Coquille to stay, believing that we have a bright future before us, and that he will be identified with all projects meant for the upbuilding and betterment of our city. Mr. Tupper is an old experienced hotel man, having built and run the Tupper House, at Bandon, for a great many years, and has a widely established reputation as a host. We wish him abundant success. + In all probability Coquille water bonds will be sold. J.S. Morrison & Co of Portland now negotiating for $15,000 worth; city council Saturday evening will consider question? If no obstacle is placed in the way it will not be a great many months before Coquille will have a water system sufficient for both fire and domestic purposes????? (CB News) Archie Kruse has purchased the clam cannery plant from Flye and Rolandson, and will commence business at once. / T.H. Barry returned from a visit to San Francisco last week, bringing with him the necessary plant for starting a clam cannery at Empire. / men at H R Reed shipyard, Bay City, quit last Wednesday, dissatisfied at outlook for receiving their money regularly. not q / Not quite 3,000,000 salmon eggs been secured at S. Coos river hatchery this season. (CB News.) Everything has been arranged satisfactorily for the match game of football between the Eureka and Marshfield teams, the matter of transportation having been settled last week. It is calculated that the Alliance should be here on the next trip from Humboldt in time to allow the game to take place on Saturday, Oct 14... + (CB News) W, Trollinger, colored, received injuries at Beaver Hill, one day last week, which, in most cases, would have terminated fatally. He was riding a horse, and when close to the stable jumped off and turned the animal loose. He then got behind the horse, and threw up his hands and yelled with the intention of scaring him. It probably had the desired effect; anyhow, the horse let fly an upper cut, catching Coq b 146a Trollinger over the left eye, cutting the scalp and fracturing the skull. Dr. Mingus trephined the skull and took out the portion of bone that was pressing on the brain. The condition of the injured man is reported very satisfactory, and the doctor anticipates a complete recovery. + [cp] = CoqB Dec 6, 1901. (b147) An Able Mind is Shattered. (Headline) New York, Nov. 29. – Elijah Smith, of Oregon, once a power in railroad affairs and a millionaire, now broken in purse and with his mind shattered, is an inmate of a sanitarium in Boston, and is being cared for by his brother, Prosper W. Smith. He was known in Wall street as Elijah the Prophet, and was as prominent as J. P. Morgan, J. J. Hill or James R. Keen are now. His brother thinks he may recover. (Elijah Smith was prominent in Oregon railway development 15 or 20 years ago, on the O.R. & N. and other lines. He was also president of the Oregon Improvement Co., owning large interests in Coos county, and built the immense sawmill at Empire City, which, however, was operated but very little.) [parens are in print.] + Knowltons is headquarters Christmas goods not q A.H. Guerin, Langlois, in town Tuesday / O A Kelly, Riverton, in town Tuesday on business / W. H. Schroeder, postmaster Arago, in town Monday. / W. H. Walker, MP, business in town Wednesday Linegar & Medley are having their store wired for electric lights. / Slagle & Fordyce have an extra tailor employed during holiday season. C.F. Lorenz and wife and Mrs. Geo. Lorenz, Bandon, visiting in town / M/M C. H. Nosler, MP, visited in town Saturday-Sunday. J.A. Seed has disposed of his mail contract between this city and Marshfield, to A.T. Arant, who took charge Tuesday. Gene Robinson sold his place below town to Chas Strang, last week, and started Monday for Albany. Thinks he will go to St. Michael’s this winter. CoqB Dec 6, 1901. (b147) Manager Chandler, of the railroad company, made a trip over the line Wednesday. + [cp] Johnson’s mill is again running after a shut down of a few days, owing to an accident to the engine. / ME church moved to their new church last week, held their 1st services there last Sunday. not q Quite a number of strangers are in town this week, some of whom are looking over the county with a view to locating. + No council meeting Monday evening, no quorum present, to be held Saturday evening. not q Knowlton has on display the finest line of genuine meerschaum pipes, meerschaum and amber cigar holders ever displayed in town. + Logs in the South Fork were brought out during the recent freshet; some were brought out from a distance of 50 miles from here. + Alex Urquhart left Monday for Marshfield, where he will take the steamer for San Francisco. Mr. Urquhart has been ill for some time and he goes below for medical treatment. + F.S. Enos and O. Brorson [as typed], of San Francisco, are in the county buying potatoes for the San Francisco market. It is predicted that “spuds” will buy pretty good price before spring. + Tuesday hardest rain and windstorm this season not q No paper mail Wednesday owing to the pack horse, carrying the mail between Myrtle Point and Roseburg, going over the grade. It is about the time of the year though that we usually get our mail a little irregular. + J. H. Cecil circulating petition in town this wk asking congress to re-enact Chinese Exclusion Act. Secured 350 names already. Almost every citizen of Western States in favor of exclusion law, and congress will n doubt pass law among first business not full q [cp] = Coq B 148 Dec 6, 1901 C .E. Nicholson, Marshfield, in town on business. / Mrs. Wm Bettys, Fairview, been very sick for several days. Fred Slagle, tailor, to MP on business on Wednesday / D.S. Rouse, supt Coquille Co’s mine at Riverton, business in town yesterday Gus Riskey has severed his connection with Coquille Packing Co and E. Lewin is now behind the block. / J.C. Laird leased fine dairy farm above town to Jim Jenkins, who will take charge Jan 1. Lyons’ sawmill has been shut down for several days past on account of the high water. + A tree fell over the electric light wire between the mill and Myrtle Point, and left that city in darkness Tuesday evening. + Fred T. Sanderson has purchased the brick building, in Myrtle Point occupied by J. W. Leneve’s general merchandise store. + The stores of town have taken on a holiday appearance, and several very neat displays are made by the different stores. + J. W. Clinton has 2000 logs in the Middle Fork which will be run down to Pershbaker’s as soon as boom room can be had. + [red ck mark] Steamer Mandalay arr river last Saturday with good passenger list and large quantity freight for river merchants. [red ck mark] J.J. Stanley has bonded his fine dairy farm, just north of town, and if the deal is consummated, will retire from the farming business. + [Paper this date still list Eickworth as publ?.] Mrs. Fred Nosler and children down from Bridge yesterday to spend holidays with her parents M/M C M Skeels. Fred Hitch, Missouri, is nephew of the Robison boys of Fishtrap, looking over country with view to locate. M/M John Curren Monday train to Marshfield, to SF on Steamer Alliance, remain in city some weeks. Geo Leach, who been staying Wickham’s boarding house since leg broken, removed to his father’s home, Monday. Soon expect to see Geo. on crutches. G. M. Short retiring from publ. M.P.E. and will open law office tt city; J.C. Roberts assumed ownership of paper. not q at all. Birdie McCloskey, the genial deck-hand of the steamer Echo, is taking a lay-off for a few days. Wm. Hoover is acting in his stead. + [red ck mark] No logs went over the bar during the recent drive. This has been a very fortunate season for the loggers as a general rule a great many logs go over the bar every year. + Books! Books!! Books!!! At Knowlton’s. The finest line of holiday books, from 5 cent juvenile books up to the finest hemp, leather and padded cover edition of the poets. + Miss Irma Lukens closed a nine-months’ term of school, at Allegany, last Friday, and returned home to this city, Monday. Her brother Ralph went over Friday to accompany her home. + J. L. Thompson, Bandon barber, has made offer for a lot on Front Street, not yet accepted, on which he would like to build barber shop here not q R.E. Shine, manager of the Southern Oregon Company at Empire, arrived at this place, Saturday, on his way home from his visit to his old home at Bandon, Ireland. He come [print] up from San Francisco on the steamer Mandalay. Mr. Shine reports a very pleasant trip. + [red ck mark] AOUW lodge officers installed. J.S. Lyons mw, M O Hawkins, f; Wm Mansell, o.; Ethan McDuffee, g; James McGuffin, I w; -- Lund, ow. J .J. Stanley was retired to the Past Master Workman’s chair. This lodge is in a healthy condition and has a very bright future. [last 2 sent. +] Lycurgus Lodge, No 72 K of P. semi annual election officers: J S Lawrence, cc; T J Low, v c; W. C. Chase, p; M McDonald, m of w; Chas. Schroeder, m of w; RH Mast k of r and s m of f; E .E. Johnson, m of e; John Barklow I g; N C Medley, o g; trustees, J. B. R. Shelton and W. C. Medley. = Coq B 149 Dec 6, 1901 (Sun.) Marshfield salmon cannery closed down Sat for season; pack 5600 cases not f q (Sun.) Management of Marshfield football team decided only one game will be played with Eureka team. Coquille City made inducing offer for a game at county seat, but offer, boys regret, cannot be accepted. not f q President’s message to congress. / Stormy weather. Captain M. Oleson made a business trip to Bandon yesterday returning today. [red ?] / "Alex" the cigar man in town interviewing customers yesterday not q at all Born, Johnson's mill, Dec 2, John Barklow, a son. / J W Clinton in town yesterday superintending running of his logs. / S R Shelton and family, Beaver Slough. [<cp] / W. H. Roberts, Tacoma, Govt Lighthouse inspector visiting lighthouses on coast; station at Bandon last wk. Miss. Jennie Curren who recently had an operation performed on her jaw, in San Francisco, is reported to be worse and her ailment has taken a very serious turn. Weather has turned colder past few days, little hail; some snow in mountains. River to be higher than is now. Terrible catastrophe Saturday evening, San Francisco bay, ferry boats Sausalito and San Rafael collided in heavy fog; San Rafael sank within 15 minutes; as far as known only 3 persons lost life in accident not q Steamer Baroda not off beach yet. Afloat, Wednesday, for four hours; two extra cables fastened from her to land anchors to prevent her going to sea; reasons for not leaving her go to sea -- if no vessel to tow to port, would either sink or be dashed on rocks. Weather past few days has been very favorable for floating her, and will no doubt be taken off in safety not q at all [red ck mark] Toys! Toys! Dolls! Dolls!! Dolls!!! At Knowlton’s. + Dec 13. 1901 [Lengthy article on board of trade question, by E.G.D. Holden.] Lorenz, grocery department Flour, sack 75 c Cod Fish, 2 lb brick 15 c Washed Currants, 1 lb cartoon [print] 10 c Seeded raisins 1 lb 3 for 25 c. Good Dust Wash Powder, package 20 c. Just received a nice lot of Eastern Hams. Dr. Walter Culin to Marshfield Monday / E. Lewin moved to Leneve residence last week. / Tuesday eve 1st good freeze of season. / D.S. Rouse, Riverton, business in town Tuesday. / Engage your Christmas turkeys from Drane & Henniger. Alfred Johnson, Sr, business trip to bay Saturday. / R.S. Knowlton new house ready for occupancy by first of next week. / Rasmussen, Bandon, in town Wednesday enroute home from Marshfield. Lower river mills not running because can’t ship their lumber not q at all. [red dot] Alliance delayed several days C.B. rough weather. Johnson’s mill running on five quarter time for several days on account rush orders. = CoqB Dec 13, 1901. (b149) The report that Elijah Smith has gone insane and lost his cash is being denied. + A. G. Long, Portland, in town on business several days first of week. Several Sunday schools of town preparing elaborate Christmas programs. Geo Laird, who went below to city 6 weeks ago, expects to return on next Mandalay. [red ck mark] Ed Farrin, popular young attorney Marshfield, been appointed D. A. of Coos. / Steward & Westgate just completed very fine monument for Radabaugh boys, Arago. Design very beautiful one. = Coq B 150-6 Dec 13, 1901 Coquille Lodge No 398, Fraternal Aid Assn. Elected officers; Mrs. J.S. Lawrence, president; Mrs. M Sanford, vice president; Mrs. A.M. Tuttle, secretary; J .J. Stanley, treasurer; Walter Culin, phy; E. Howie, chap; Mrs. V.M. Sugg, g; Lottie Pope, o; Max Tennison, s; S. J. Jiller, L.R. Hughes, J.W. Strange, trustees. Naval oranges $.10 per dozen. Rose’s. Not q / The finest line of chocolates ever brought to Coquille at the Lily Confectionery. Coq B Dec 13, 1901. (B150-6) John S Coke, jr., was elected mayor of Marshfield at the last election. + Married–At the home of the bride’s parents, in this city, Saturday, December 7, 1901, H.A. Curran and Miss Lillie Wison, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilson, Judge L. Harlocker officiating. Leneve estate has received beautiful monument from C.W. Paterson, marble man of Marshfield, to place over grave of Dr. S. L. Leneve. Beautiful piece of work, set up weather permitting. not q F.E. Gilkey, brother of C.O. Gilkey, this place, arr this city with family last Saturday from Lewiston, Montana. 2 brothers hadn’t seen each other in 17 years and meeting pleasant one. Mr. Gilkey didn’t inform his brother of his coming but dropped in to surprise him. Many locate here not q at all F.E. Palmer died at Bandon, Tuesday morning at 2 o’clock, of heart failure. Mr. Palmer was superintendent of the Bandon woolen mills, and has been a resident of Bandon for several years past. His demise was very sudden without warning. He was about 65 years of age. Dr. Horsfall, of Marshfield, was called immediately, and the body was embalmed and will be shipped to Massachusetts for burial. Streams, swollen by recent heavy rains, have assumed safe proportions. Not q A number of the young people of this community are attending school at the Rural academy where a splendid attendance is reported. Mr. Frank Bunch is the originator and proprietor of this institution, the present success of which is a high recommendation of the ability of Mr. Bunch as an educator. [under Lee items, but Hoffman notes say Rural became Powers.] The directors of school district No 23 recently received new schoolhouse from hands of J. D. Bennett, contractor. Large commodious building and second to no country schoolhouse in county. Mr. Bennett is true genius in his profession who never mars his work by slighting it in any particular. [M note, he probably is the one who built the other bridges mentioned in Hoffman notes.] [This is under Lee items.] (Lee items) James Mast, district clerk, squaring accounts with Mr. Hardin, who just closed 7 ½ month term school. Mr. Hardin returns to home at Lacomb, Or, where business interests demand attention. His friends would be pleased to have him return and make his home among us. not full q Lengthy items on water system bonds questions. Fire engine and cisterns argued before city council. G. W. White offer to take $15,000 worth of bonds at par, also charging 1 ½ percent commission for making the sale. Cost of cistern would not be great; fire engine and cistern for about $3500. Debate still going on not q at all. Program listed for Christian Endeavorers songs and recitations by J. Rhodes, Mrs. Maury (address on “Pledge Keeping”), Nellie Fairman, Ethel Johnson, Phoebe Simmons, Earl Steele. not q at all = Coq B 157 Dec 13, 1901 Some improvements have been made to the Hotel Coquille this week which adds very much to its convenience. + The citizens of the north end of town are agitating the question of having a light or two placed in that part of the city. They certainly deserve it. + Several seats were received here, Wednesday, and will be placed in the waiting room at the depot. They will add greatly to the comfort of those waiting for trains. + [cp] Petition being circulated to ask congress to make gasoline and naptha launches subject to inspection, same as steamboats. Pretty generally signed. not q at all Mail very irregular for past several days, some days no mail at all. Roads in bad shape, but those going over them say they aren’t as bad as in former years. not q [Rebekah lodge.] After an excellent program the evening was spent in playing games, etc., and an oyster supper served which was heartily enjoyed. The Rebekahs know how to entertain. + W.S. Jess returned last week from Corbin City. / Joe Bledsoe went to Myrtle Point Wednesday. Judge Schroeder, Arago, business in town Thursday. / Supt W.A. Goodman, of county infirmary. Lyons mill shipped several carloads 1br to bay this week. / Dr. J.W. Odgers [print]. of Berkeley, California, took 750 boxes of apples to the city on the last Mandalay. Clarence Boice, who has been stationed at Bandon light house, in town Monday; he was formerly at Fort Canby light house. Effort being made to secure P.O. at Lampey Creek on lower river; would be great convenience. W.C. Sanderson and family, Bandon, to Myrtle Point Wednesday . Accompanied from this place by F.T. Sanderson. John Curren and wife, who went to Marshfield last week to take the Alliance to San Francisco, upon hearing that Miss Jennie was in a critical condition, started overland for the city Monday. / Marriage licenses to H.A. Curran and Lillian Wilson. Parkersburg mill shut down for past week on account of wharf room. Expect to have wharf cleared in time so mill can start immediately after holidays not q [red dot] Schnr Ralph J. Long, which for many years carried lumber from Lyons mill, is stranded at Unalaska. Started from Nome with 115 passengers, at last account they in destitute condition. not q [red ck mark] Attempts to get off stranded bark Baroda given up till spring. Anchors placed so keep bow to sea. During high tides next spring another attempt will be made to float her. not q at all [red ck mark] As the schooner Nettie Sundborg was ready to sail last Saturday two of her crew deserted her, and two Bandon boys were taken on board by the captain, to make the trip to the city. She got over the bar Saturday and after a short while out housted [as typed] her flag at half mast, signifying that a death had occurred, and it is supposed that one of the boys, who had shipped on her, was knocked overboard and drowned. The vessel lowered her sails and maneuvered around awhile and then started again on her course. The cause will not be known until she reaches the city. + [red ck mark] IOOF election of officers: L.H. Hazard, n g; Geo O Leach v g; J. S. Lawrence, sec; C. A. Harrington, treasurer. Odd fellows membership of over 100. = Coq B 157a Dec 13, 1901 Louis Norton was brought to this city, Saturday, from the bay and turned over to Sheriff Gallier, to await the setting [print] of the circuit court. The prisoner is a young man 17 years old, and has several crimes laid against him, the greatest being forgery, having forged a note on Flanagan & Bennett's bank, at Marshfield. Several cases of petty larceny have also been traced to him, and he seems to be an all around crook. His bonds were placed at $500, and not being able to raise them he will have to spend the time in jail. + = Coq B 158 Dec 20, 1901 Steamer Mandalay due today. [red ck mark] / Miss May Boyrie spent several days at Johnson’s mill this week. Atty S. D. Pulford, Myrtle Point, in town Wednesday. / Miss Grace Skeels attending the concert at Bandon, Saturday night.+ Grand ball will be given Joseph Ferrey’s new hall, Riverton, Christmas eve. / J. W. and S. Munday, both of Bandon, in town couple days 1st of week. Earl Goodman leaves on next Mandalay for San Francisco where will enter business college. [red ck mark] R. S. Knowlton has decorated his store front with neat awning, handiwork of Leneve & McDuffee. / The town has presented a very lively appearance the past week, the Christmas trade being on in full force. + Geo Laird returned Wednesday from San Francisco on few weeks visit, having excellent time. / A game of football arranged between Coquille and Bandon public school teams, at Bandon Christmas day. Return game probably placed here New Years. CB news says James Averill, who ran for joint representative at last election, was quartermaster on the collier Matteawan [as typed], which supposed to be lost with all hands. Chas Lyons, Oakland, Cal, brother in law Mrs. E. M. Lyons, arrived Wednesday for visit. Lyons a resident this place about 13 years ago and has many friends. The steamer Favorite met with a slight mishap yesterday morning by breaking an oil cup when about three miles below this city, and had to turn around and come back to replace the cup. + [red ck mark] CoqB Dec 20, 1901. (b158) Wm. Denning, the genial conductor on the railroad, mashed his hand badly, last Tuesday, at Beaver Hill. He was making a coupling when his right hand was caught tearing open one small finger and ranging along the palm of his hand. He will be layed [print] off several days. + [cp] On Monday’s train, J. A. Black, of Myrtle Point, shipped 1338 boxes of apples, which go East via Coos bay and Portland. We understand that Coos county apples are bringing a fine price in the eastern markets. Mr. Black has shipped several thousand boxes East during the past few months. + [cp] Chicken thieves are again making their raids in this locality. During the past week one or two chicken roosts have been visited, and some person has been seen going over the back fence with a supply of chickens. This practice is getting to be quite frequent and some forcible steps should be taken to stop it. + Captain Oscar Reed, Norway, in town yesterday. / Weather past week ideal winter weather although a little cold. C.W. Martin has had his lot on Front Street graded, and may build in near future. / Hay bringing good price this winter being $15 ton and scarce at that. Public school closes today for week’s vacation for holidays, will resume Monday 30th. / Alva Westgate took a several days spin this week around the county in the interest of his marble works at this place. + Work of putting steeple on M.E. church this city been going on past week, nearly completed. F.L. Lowe, who been employed Marshfield shipyard for several months past, passed through to Bandon Wednesday. Small boys with air guns are getting numerous, and too much so for comfort. There is an ordinance against shooting air guns and sling shots within city limits. + Very destructive storm eastern states. Chas Schroeder and Ethel Dunlap married Wednesday December 18 at home bride’s parents, Norway, Judge Harlocker officiating; bride and groom well known and respected young people from pioneer families. not q at all = Coq B 159 Dec 20, 1901 Steamer Reta now on morning run to Myrtle Point. / Attorney J.M. Upton, Bandon, through town Monday enroute home from Marshfield. / ME, S, Sunday School preparing Christmas program for Christmas night. Miss Georgia Leneve, daughter M/M Captain Geo Leneve, been very ill several days with pneumonia. J. S. Lyons and J. M. Walker several head of cattle to Reese Endicott place on Middle Fork 1st of week, for winter. Walter Colvin, upper river, in town Monday on way to lower river to build residence for Wesley Mack. Lyons mill run on five-quarter time last week cutting rush orders. Filling a great many local orders. Cutting some very fine white cedar. During shut down for holidays, Lyons mill, a steam feed will be instituted. Great improvement over one in use and will be the 2nd one on this river. Frank Morse informs us that he has already about 175 electric lights in Myrtle Point, and 100 more to put in right away. The people of Myrtle Point are well satisfied with the lights. Coquille has about 280 and several more to put in. + Mrs. J. Wes Nosler received finest stock of candies, including chocolates, bon bons, ever brought to this city; just the thing for Christmas candies. not q Young & Albee will soon have their shingle mill in operation, at Fishtrap. They have recently received a great quantity of new machinery, and will be prepared to turn out a first-class article in the shingle line. We wish them success. + Coq B Dec 20, 1901 The long railroad trestle at China Camp is being filled in with coal refuse. This is a great improvement, as formerly at every high water the bridge had been floated off its foundation, and has caused a great deal of trouble and expense, while the improvements will do away with all this. Manager Chandler is having the road bed fixed up in first-class condition. + [cp] City council. James Hayes granted liquor license. Petition for sidewalk from J.J. Stanley’s to J.H. Nosler's granted. A light was ordered to be put up at the SE corner of courthouse. Proposition G.W. White for sale of water bonds rejected. Ordinance repealing ordinance 52, which required licensing of draying, had funds collected to be returned. Fred Nosler, Bridge, visiting in town. / J.P. Tupper, Hotel Coquille, had business at Bandon several days first of week. / Mrs. R.S. Tyrrell, Arago, Sunday in town visiting Mrs. L.P. Maury and family. Coquille Packing Company moved butcher shop from old building into new one alongside and now give public still better service. Geo Leach and family moved into Martin building next door to Bulletin office last week. Geo. leg getting along fairly well but will be some time yet before he will be out on crutches even. Mr. And Mrs. Fred Slagle entertained quite a number of their young friends at their home last Friday evening. The time was pleasantly spent playing games, singing and socially, also light refreshments were served. + J. C. Wilson, the machinist, turned flanges on four truck wheels for the Riverton Saw Mill Company, this week. The company expects to have their mill running by the first of the year. The mill is well equipped and they expect to turn out lumber at a lively rate. This will mean a great deal to Riverton and with the saw mill and coal mines running full blast the little town will be prosperous. + = Coq B 160-6 Dec 20, 1901 [Story of early logging told in humorous form, from tree view point; all front page and 1 column on page 4. Not statistically valuable from standpoint of being very informative. ] [Brief description of Prince Edward of York, 6 years old. Someday to reach throne.] / [ Lengthy report on President Roosevelt’s first message; the 27 points of. ] Summer Has Gone So Prepare For Winter! Blankets and Woolen Underwear, Dry Goods, Shoes, Etc. At Hawkin’s Store. + Real estate transfers. C F McCollum, trustee of A H Black & Co to Wk C Sanderson, und [print] 1/2 of lot 4 block 12, MP, $150. A H Black to C F McCullom [print] all of lots 10 and 11, block 7, and all of lots 11 and 12 block 9, Ivanhoe, Multnomah county; and lots 5 and 6 block 12, MP, $1. Coq B 160-66 Dec 20, 1901 The benefit of the main streets of our city having been planked last summer is now being enjoyed by our citizens. These streets were almost impassable in the winter time but now they present a very different appearance and very favorably commented upon by strangers and visitors. The sidewalks are generally well kept up but there are a few that could be greatly improved and not only make them better but safer. There are also some back yards that will not bear very close inspection and should be cleaned up for health’s sake if not for appearances, this is a good time to commence and start the new year right. Real estate transfers. A.H. Black to C.F. McCullom, all of lots 10 and 11 block 7, and all of lots 11 and 12 block 9, Ivanhoe, Multnomah county; and lots 5 and 6 block 12 MP, $1. [M 2004 isn't this the same as I had a few pages ago?] = Coq B 167 Dec 27, 1901 English and Boer War. Bulletin , published every Friday morning. Office 2nd street opposite Masonic hall. Subscription year $1.50; six months $.75; 3 months $.50. not q [Eickworth giving way to J. J. Stanley.] Mr. J. J. Stanley, our worthy successor, needs no introduction to our readers; he has lived as a worthy citizen, working for the best interests of the county since a mere youth, and has the requisite knowledge of the needs of the people, the ability to put out a newsy, enlightening paper, and a willingness to do what is right. With this in view we take great pleasure in passing the quill to so worthy a successor, and to anticipate for him even a greater share of the patronage of the public than we tender our sincere thanks for reception. [as in print] With the knowledge that a more lucrative opportunity awaits us, we regret the severance of our pleasant service to our friends; and again thank them heartily for their favors and retire. Eickworth & Co. + For several of months now has been articles on Admiral Schley, who got himself into trouble with military by disobeying orders, but he battered, sunk and destroyed the Spanish fleet. not q John Lamb, Fishtrap, on our streets yesterday. / Captain Walker, Myrtle Point, business in town during week. / Dr. Hayden, Bandon, in town couple of days last week. / James Walstrom, Parkersburg, spent Christmas among friends in this city. [red dot] C. T. Ferris and Fred Gross, Bandon, short visit Christmas day. / Nonda Anderson, logger for Parkersburg mill, up from Randolph yesterday on business. [red dot] F.I. Dunbar, Secretary of State. / Thos. Devereaux, prominent lower river dairyman, business trip to this city during the week. H. Hermann, South Fork country, on the river during the week looking after his logging interests Aaron Wilson, of this paper, spent Christmas with his wife’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. Amos Nosler, at Bridge. Born – In this city, December 25, 1901, to the wife of G.F. Henniger, a son. George is highly elated over his Christmas present. + Chas Lorenz, manager Lorenz store in Bandon, in town yesterday accompanied by his wife. Will visit a few days. Born – In Coquille, December 23, to the wife of B.R. Banning, twins – a boy and a girl. / Mills on river closed down to allow crews recreation during holidays. not q / W. Wilson, S. Fork logger,...had good success in running his logs this fall without loss not q Dec 27, 1901 Cure for smallpox and scarlet fever recommended by an army physician. Sulphate of zinc, one grain; fox glove (digitalis), one grain; half a teaspoonful of sugar; mix with 2 tablespoons water. When thoroughly mixed ad 4 oz. water. Take a spoonful every hr. either disease wil disappear in 12 hrs. For a child, smaller doses. Georg's Weekly. N q at all. = Coq B 168 Dec 27, 1901 There being no dance at this place on Christmas, lovers of the thespian art hied themselves to Bandon and Myrtle Point where they report having had a very enjoyable time. + A. C. Lukens, the contractor and builder, returned to town the first of the week from a three- months job on the North Fork, where he constructed neat residents [as typed] for B. B. Teters and H.W. Holverstott. + W.S. Perry, formerly manager of the Lyons Estate, returned the first of the week from an extended trip through Arizona and Southern California for his health. He looks much improved and intends to remain here if his health will permit. + Captain H.W. Dunham, the well known steamboat man, returned Wednesday from a business trip of several months duration to Cape Nome and vicinity. He was well pleased with the country, and fared will, notwithstanding his serious illness of a month while there. + Chas. E. Strang and Rachael Rutledge married Wednesday, Christmas day, at the Maddox home, Morgan ranch near this city; Judge Harlocker. not q Prohibition lecture Christian Church January 3 and 4. Chadwick Lodge new officers: H.W. Holverstott, w m; Walter Culin, s w; Geo. Robinson, J W; J.J. Lamb secretary; A.J. Sherwood, treasurer; B.F. Robinson, Tyler [print] Dec 27, 1901 (b168) real estate transfers R G McQuigg and wife to J A Davenport, parcel of land along Coos Bay railroad, $300. / J. W. Bennett to Crescent Coal & Nav. Co s 1/2 and sw 1/2 of nw 1/4 sec 26 tp 26 r11, $30. J. N. Russell, committed to state asylum from this county September 12, 1898, died there on 21st. He formerly resided on Randolph slough. not q Mrs. C.L. Moon [seems to have had some sort of store in Coquille; Sperry & Chase are to be collectors.] Marriage licenses for 1901 [among others in Coos]. G. M. Short and Daisy B. Giles. E.G. Perham and Marion Hutcheson. February C.J. Sanford and Cora Sanford. Walter Endicott and Ione Arrington. March Clarence Dryden and Stella Fry. Jolin [as typed] Blacklock and Ellen Joyce. April Dr. E. Mingus and Edna I Seeley. [<cp] C.A. Peterson and May Price. May A.S. Johnson and Sarah Chandler. Chas F Lorenz and Mary Skeels; Eugene Hamblock and Annie Carman; W.W. Deyoe and Annie R. Guerin; John B. Luttrell and Mary A. Stemler. T.A. Schroeder and Ella R. Sturdivant; June. Chas A. Fox and Annie D. Clinton; Elmer Doyle and Elsie G.M. Haga. July. Ed F. Fordyce and Lillian Rhinehart; Alfred Johnson and Flora C. Boyle; Shelby Mundy and Annie Mavity. August. J.C. Fredricks and Daisy Russel; T.W. Panter and Clara F. Herman [as typed]. I. S. Flinn and Mary L. Kinnicutt. Oscar Bunch and Georgia Hollenbeak. F.B. Tichenor and Mary Walker. H.H Harris and Effie M. Giles. Frank E. Peterson and Ettie C. Thrush. Henry K. Friedenberg and Mry Aasen. October. S.C. Bunch and Clara A. Scofield. G.W. James and Lou Z. Belieu. Arther H. Hodgins and May L. Grinegar [print; does it mean Brinegar? Or Linegar?] J.C. Roberts and Kate Braden. John Yoakam and Isabell Smith. W.B. Farrier and Elva Leneve. November. H.A. Curran and Lillian Wilson; Chas E. Schroeder and Ethel Dunlap. December. Norway Creamery, conducted by Mr. Davis, will run all winter not q Dec 27, 1901. (b 168) The train did not stop at Coquille on her run Monday, owing to some misunderstanding regarding the quarantine. We have heard of no new cases of the epidemic, whatever it is, either at Marshfield or at this city, and the cold spell we have lately witnessed has probably killed the germ. + [cp] = Coq B 169-70 Dec 27, 1901 CoqB Dec 27, 1901 (b169-70) (Coos Bay News.) That was a battle royal, which was fought on the gridiron at the depot grounds, Sunday afternoon, by the Eureka and Marshfield teams. Lengthy descr of. Weather all tt could be desired. Nq [cp] Quarantine order passed by city council. Quarantine established against city of Marshfield in effect till Marshfield takes steps to isolate and keep from streets of Marshfield any and all persons who may have smallpox, chickenpox, Filipino itch or other contagious disease; removed immediately on compliance of foregoing. After a thorough review of the foregoing the Coos Bay News finds that two diseases were left from the list, to wit: Porto Rico pimples and football freckles. The quarantine officials will probably vote that orgon [as typed] its thanks for so kindly enlightening them as to the real name by which the malady went, which is so prevalent among some of our bay friends, and also some of our friends in this vicinity. It is a malady upon which the effect of a strict quarantine would probably do more real good for the upbuilding of Coos county than it does on the smallpox, Filipino itch, etc. This narrow minded disease which crops out spasmodically on one side of the ridge or the other is the tail end of the scourge of ‘96 since which time it has bobbed up in different forms. First barites; again baseball spasms, and lastly football freckles. Coos county’s growth has been retarded immeasurable by this everlasting 'harpooning" of one another, and it is high time for a rise of vision over these fossilitic notions. The people of Coos Bay need the co-operation of the Coquille Valley, and vice versa, and gentlemen, the time is ripe in which to get "onto yourselves." = home previous 1901 | 1902 | 1903 | to newspaper menu |