| Coquille City Bulletin Coquille, Or,
Chronological home APR 4 - 18, 1902 1901 | next 1902 | 1903 | to newspaper menu APR 25 - MAY 2, 1902 Coq B 287-8 [cont]; Apr 25, 1902 Court proceedings. Coq River Electric Co installing 40 lights in court house $79. Blanco Hotel room for teachers exams $2.50. W. D. Reedy, C. H. Nosler, examiners of teachers, $18 each. Coq coal Co 11 ton coal for court house FOB Riverton $27 50. Harry Flanders 8 ton coal for ct house, delivered $28. Wm. Rich, coal oil for ct house $13. M. H. Hersey Coal oil for ct house $2 50. J. A. Lyons Estate coal oil and lumber $5 24. V. N. Perry 3 month salary court house janitor $90. Steamers Favorite freight 11 ton coal $5.50. Circuit court docket April term. State of Oregon vs. Louis Norton. Forgery. + (Mail) L C. Garrigus, former resident Marshfield and founder town of Millicoma, in town. Geo. Beale handed in resignation as candidate for assessor on republican ticket. Mr. Beal purchased fine farm, interests demand entire attention. Capt Ackerman has settled claims against his vessel in Reed’s yard, and men receipt of money. Captain Ackerman will resume work on her as soon as possible not q at all. Arrived by Alliance Apr 22: Miss Hagelstein, Miss A Hutcheson, J. L. Ferry Jr: W. A. Maxwell: B Moore; :F.D.Orr; : Miss A Lafferty; Mrs M. H. Tyrrell: B. Griffith. others. /Outgoing on Alliance April 22(Tue). Mrs. M. A. Flitcroft, Mrs. J. E. Curren and daughter, Harry Kribs, other. Coq B Apr 25, 1902. (b286-8) Fred Schetter, one of Coos co oldest settlers and most highly respected citizens, died home Empire City 7:50 Wed forenoon 71 yrs. Seriously ill some wks gradually losing. Born Baltimore, MD Nov15, 1831; while young man came to Pacific cost and resided SF number of yrs. There married Oct 20 1865 Miss Emily G Chase, who passed way 1896. They came CB 1868 Mr. Shetter charge of store at Eastport wen tt mine running. 1876, moved to Empire City when Western Union, telegraph put in tt year, he took Empire office, of which he had charge ever since. He put in the first telegraph line to the Coq, which gave tt section communication till superceded by phone. For13 years Mr. Schetter agent for OC&N on stmrs, at Empire and Marshfield, and general agency business in several lines. Also considerable banking and exchange business before a bank founded on bay. Served two erms co. treasurer. Abt 4 yrs ago seriously ill, recovery vy slow and notcomplete, so tt health precarious ever since. Gave up business activity except supervising telegraph line, which he still managed with assistance son Otto, who has charge Marshfield office. Fred Schetter was a man of strict integrity, of a genial and accommodating disposition, and made many warm personal friends. Survived by 4 children, Mrs. Julia Getty, Empire; E. W. Schetter, Honolulu: Mrs. Emma Williams; Otto Schetter, Marshfield. Funeral take place at 3 o’clock Fri afternoon, Rev, Wm Horsfall conducting services. The Flyer will go down in time for those who wish to attend.- - Mail. [M. Most is +] [riverboat] Welcome resumed her regular run yesterday. / Wm Page in town yesterday and took Dispatch for Bandon. Dr. Culin's X-Ray arrived on the last Alliance and he now has it in operation. + [cp] J. M. Bright brought the J Warren down Wed and put her on beach for general overhauling. Will Dietz, manager MP baseball team, thru town on way to Bandon. / Telephone received Wed fm Bob Eagers states tt he will arr on Arcata to play with Coq team. J. H. Roberts, Myrtle Point, returned Thur fm visit with his daughter, Mrs Ed Rackleff at Langlois, Curry co. W. H. Brack, of Myrtle Point, is in town in the interest of some very fine medallions and photo jewelry work which he is representing. The Pioneer Meat market has been treated to a new coat of paint on the outside, which is a remarkable improvement. + = Coq B 289 Apr 25, 1902 A J Hayter, Arago, to leave on Mandalay for SF where employ in Union Iron Wks. [red ck mark] / Registration books close May 15. [M. presume voting register.] A E Hadsell, demo nominee for co surveyor, business up South Fork; took stmr Echo to MP yest and expects to take a horse fm there. [red ck mark] Coq B Apr 25, 1902. (b289) Lyons mill loading stmr Empire at Marshfield 100,000 ft lbr. Also sent car load cedar Wed to contractor Holland for streets of Marshfield. [cp] Mrs. Dora Norman, a former resident of Marshfield, and well known on the bay, inquires by cable from Hanover, German, through the American and German Consults, if there are any impediments existing in this county to her marriage, and the county clerk sent back word yesterday that none exist. + Wm Beckett, doing slashing his place across river last evening, struck by limb in corner left eye, ugly gash. Dr. Culin dressed would and it thought that sight will not be seriously insured [as typed; does it mean injured?], but it will necessitate carrying the member "in a sling" for some time. Four families exchange of house. Z. C. Strang moved last Wednesday into future residence, rooms above his store in Leneve building which were already occupied by Mr. Skeels and family. This left house vacated by Mr. Strang empty, Mr. L. P. Maury having recently purchased this property of J. W. Krewson, moved into it yesterday. Drs. Roberds and Roberds will move into the house which Mr. Skeels recently purchased. This leaves Mr. Maury and Mr. Skeels located on their own property and Mr. Strang in the rooms above his store, a convenient change for all. Editor's note: The magician's wand might have wrought a more rapid apparent change, but not a more real one than has taken place amongst some of our neighbors lately. Coq B Apr 25, 1902. (b289) (from the News). Alliance soon make necessary changes in furnace to oil for fuel instead of coal. [cp] / Coal market SF dull at present. OC&N bunker full, and there some talk of stmr Empire being taken off for present. [cp] [red ck mark] / 4-mast schnr Volunteer arr N B Sat, will load with lumber in hold and will take 356 piles on deck, to fill special order in city. [red ck mark] (from the News). Old stmr Chico, formerly the Alice Blanchard, carrying iron ore between Portland and Irondale, near Port Townsend, in comand of Capt Chas Anderson. / Capt Roberts who made frequent trips to bay while master of stmr Emily and Farallon, now command of collier Meteor, between S F and Puget Sound. / Levi Snyder on the bay last wk, having arr fm SF en route to the Siuslaw, where has secured position engineer on tug Robards. We learned fm him W A Maxwell was making inquiries in city, with view of chartering stmr to run in connection with Crescent mine. Circuit court docket Apr term [cp>] R A Graham vs C H Merchant. Action at law. [cp] C B Watson and A J Sherwood for Pltt [M. mist mean plaintiff]. / Bank of MP vs L J Simpson Action at law. Demo ticket. Governor Geo E. Chamberlain. Supreme Judge B. P. Bonham [? Can’t read very well], of Marion. Secretary State D. W. Sears, of Polk. State treasurer Henry Blackman, of Morrow. Attorney General J. H. Raley, of Umatilla. State printer J. E. Godfrey, of Marion. Supt Public Instr. W. A. Waun, of Lane. Congressman 1st district J. K. Weatherford, of Linn. Representative John Flanagan. Joint Representative R. E. Cuthbridge, of Curry. Judge J. J. Stanley. Clerk L. H. Hazard. Sheriff J. S. Lawrence. Assessor T. J. Thrift. Treasurer Geo. O. Leach. Surveyor E. A. Hadsell. Coroner Dr. Wm Horsfall. Republican ticket. Governor W.J. Furnish, of Umatilla. Supreme Judge R. S. Bean, of Lane. Secretary State F. I. Dunbar, of Clatsop. State Treasurer C. S. Moore, of Klamath County. Supt Public Instr. J. H. Ackerman, of Multnomah. Atty General A. M. Crawford, of Douglas. State Printer, J. R. Whitney, of Linn. Representative Schiller B. Herman, Myrtle Point. County Judge L. Harlocker, Coquille. [ M. didn’t list a joint representative]. Clerk A. D. Wolcott, Marshfield. Sheriff Stephen Galler, Coquille. Treasurer John B. Dulley, Coquille. Surveyor, S. B. Cathcart, Marshfield. Commissioner D. McIntosh, Marshfield. [cp>] Coroner, Dr. E. Mingus, Marshfield. = Coq B 290 Apr 25, 1902 Grass and best seeds at Linegar & Medley’s. / [M note, nothing heard for long time of Quick exchange.] Coq B Apr 25, 1902. (b290) Manger Chandler was over the road last Monday on a tour of inspection. + [cp] Coq B Apr 25, 1902. (b290) Mrs. Bert Johnson returned on Mon train fm brief visit relatives on bay. [cp] H S Kribs left on stmr Alliance for2 wk business trip Portland and SF. / Co Clerk Hazard business bay Mon-Wed this week. J W Tibbets, of mercantile firm of George & Tibbits, Marshfield, visiting in town with old aquaintances. E G Flanagan, prop Pioneer Meat Market Marshfield, business town first this wk. / Judge Hamilton and DA, Brown, expeced here today for circuit court. Thos Anderson Bandon meat market man, business town lst of week , visited brother on ranch across the river. Heller Bros. brought down a large consignment of ship knees from the North Fork to ship to Marshfield. They went over on Wednesday’s train. + [cp] Mrs. John Curren and her daughter Jennie left on the Alliance for a visit of two months in southeastern Kansas. Mr. Curen accompanied them as far as Marshfield. The street parade is one of our special attractions. If you fail to see it, you’ll surely mourn the rest of your existence – Minstrels. Letter from Ethan McDuffee states he and family getting along nicely and he has plenty work. Seems to be boom at Los Angeles and writes tt it expected to collapse in about a year. In that case he will make tracks to Coos County as soon as possible. Tickets for Marshfield Minstrels County at Knowlton’s Drug. 50 c reserved seats; general 25; children 15; curtain 8:30 PM, Masonic Hall, April 29th. P. Neddeau’s little four year old girl had the misfortune to fall over the stair banister from the second floor of their new residence last Tuesday evening and fractured both bones of the left fore arm just above the wrist. It was a very ugly break. Mrs. Dr. Nancy White was called and reduced the fracture, and the little one is getting along as well as could be expected. + Mrs. Sugg keeps the latest thing in corsets – the GD and J C. C. E. Stillwell, Bandon, brought wildcat scalp to clerk’s office Tuesday, and while there filed for a homestead. Jack Flanagan held the people spellbound for 10 minutes with his monologue. Jack is a natural comedian. He also sells Del Monte flour. J. C. Logan, Bandon, business at court house Tuesday. Has been engaged to teach Parkersburg school this summer. / U. K. Snow, McKinley, business court house Monday, among other things filed on adjoining homestead of 40 acre. Ernest Stauff, the landscape photographer, is spending a week or so on the river. He furnished the music for the ball at Myrtle Point last Saturday night. + Coquille Packing Company overhauling and refurnishing inside market, now have one of the neatest places in city. nq / Ed of Herald in this called Doc. Elder G R Edmunds in town lst wk took Mon train to M’field where will take Alliance Portland to visit children. [cp] / Ernest Stauff in town Mon taking views of courthouse and Knowlton's new residence. W C Sanderson is in town superintending improvements which he made to sidewalk on west side of his property -- the large mercantile house of Linegar & Medley. McDonald, prop Palace baths and shaving parlors, new awning on place of business, an on awning elegant lettering, work of Backensto, professional sign writer. Coq Valley Real Estate Market this week consummated sale of J C Shields farm across river opp town, to Delany Hatcher; consideration something like $1300. = CoqB 291 April 25, 1902 F E Hicks, our photographer, left yesterday morning for the lower river on a photographic scow. He expects to visit Riverton, Parkersburg, Prosper and Bandon and will do any work in his line at reasonable rates. Mr. Hicks expects to be gone all summer, leaving Bandon as soon as the roads are good and going down the coast stopping at all intermediate points between there and Crescent City. + [red dot] Editor Bulletin to Johnson mill Tuesday and was well repaid for trouble. The way things are moving up there is enough to make one’s head swim. They have just given the Falcon 35,000 feet of No. 1 cedar, as fine a grade of lumber as can be found in the world. The Chas E. Faulk is loading with 350,000 feet and the John F. Miller with 250,000 feet. This mill is also sawing a lot of lumber to plank the streets of Marshfield, has quite a number of extra men employed and have been running five-quarter time or over two weeks. + Organdies $.25 yard. India linen up to $.25. Mrs Sugg’s. not q. / Alliance arrived Bay Tu7esday morning and left tt eve for Portland. Mrs. Diana Barrows, Bandon, filed on homestead at county clerk office Wednesday. / W W Hayes over on Wednesday train for lengthy visit with his children in town. [<cp] / Beadings, the latest thing for trimming white goods - 3 1/2 to 5 cents a yard, Mrs. Sugg’s. Mrs. M H Tyrell, arrived from Humboldt county on Alliance and came over Wednesday train to this place where met by husband. [<cp] Letter from Mrs. Judge Nosler tt she arrived in Eugene Sunday morning where found her children to meet her. Had to ride 15 minutes from Eugene on stage. E J Bigelow down from Eckley, arrived town Tuesday eve. Everything looking favorable toward a big output from the mines, new ditches being dug and all necessary preparation for extensive operation this summer. Seeing the four end men is worth the price of admission alone. Costumes are rich and rare. Wait till you see them -- Minstrels. + Steamer Welcome got on snags near Norway last Monday eve and 2 large holes stove in side which will require few days repair. City election to be march 12. / Pioneer Meat Market another change, now owned by Johnson, Dean & Co. They also prop. of market at Myrtle Point formerly owned by Wm Page. M/ M H D Graves, Roseburg, came Wednesday on visit of several months. Mr. Graves photographer and a brother of Mrs. Fred Mehl of Bandon. not q. A co. of 12 timber cruisers arrived on Wednesday train. Heber Seed took up Cunningham creek as far as Curtis Sanford place, Curtis to take them as far as county farm where expected to camp and look over S O lands there. not q. [<cp] IOOF Anniversary celebration Bandon tomorrow, event of season. Boats from this place and Myrtle Point start 7 am. One will leave Bandon same eve 4 pm others next day (Sunday) 1 pm. Half fare for round trip. Free lunch noon Saturday. Street parade 1 o’clock. Grand ball night. Arrangements have been made for a grand excursion from Myrtle Point to Bandon on Saturday May 10th. The steamer Echo will leave Myrtle Point at 1:30 pm returning next day. Round trip 50 cents. A grand ball will be given that night in Munck’s hall, with music by Stauff's orchestra. Midnight supper at the Tupper hotel, a feature of the ball will be the prize cake walk. The Myrtle Point Crescent band will be in attendance. A match game of baseball will be played on Sunday at Bandon between the Myrtle Point and Bandon teams. The steamer will leave Bandon on her return trip at 3 pm. Don’t miss this chance. + Spring is here. New goods at Hawkins’. not q Duck, Crash suitings, white goods. J P Beyers, Prosper, trading in town Friday. / A P Miller, Arago, in town last Saturday eve on business. / Joseph Lett, Arago, business county seat Friday. / W D Roberts and wife, Riverton, visiting relatives in town Saturday-Sunday. = Coq B 292-8 April 25, 1902 Full line of baseball goods on next steamer. Balls, bats, gloves, etc. F. Long & Son. + Willie Croy, chief cook for men at work on Coquille Creamery-JackWood road. / M R Lee, Bandon, through town Friday on way to Myrtle Point few days visit. Aaron Wilson and wife down from Bridge last week and expect to reside Coquille this summer. E L Carey, S. Curry county, nephew of Dave Carey, up Friday eve to make home at this place. / Quite a large crowd went from this place to Myrtle Point to attend ball last Saturday night, all report enjoyable time. Professor C H Nosler, Myrtle Point, down last Saturday return Sunday. Participated in practice shoot with boys of rod and gun club. L J Simpson, manager North Bend Mill Co, North Bend, in this city early this month, with wife. Combined pleasure with business and made full-fledged Elk. Simpson purchased three logging engines for use in his camp.. –Oregon Timberman. [M note. Then what city?] The Marshfield Minstrel Co. entertained a crowded house in that city April 5th and are to appear at Myrtle Point April 28th, Coquille April 29th, Bandon April 30th. A puff in a newspaper can be purchased but a “pat on the shoulder” from the people cannot. They say, "It was the best ever given in Marshfield amateur or professional." If you do not believe this ask one who attended the performance. Keep your eyes open for our stupendous street parade. It takes place on Main street at 1:30 p. m. sharp. J W Flanagan, General Manager. W E Dungan, Stage Manager. Mr. Whitelaw Reid to be sent to London as special ambassador to witness coronation King Edward. Why he sent or why American people must bear expense nobody seems to know. He can’t possibly tell King Edward that the American people congratulate him, because that would be untrue... not f q, from Examiner. Real estate transfers. J W Krewson to J C Wilson, bond for deed to parcel between Hall street and block 6 Elliott addition to Coquille $618. R D Sanford to Mary J Pendleton bond for deed to w 1/2 lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 block 41 Elliott addition to Coquille $425. A D Early and J W Krewson to G W White [two separate items]. Elbert Dyer to A J Shipley lots 3 and 4 block 2 Ferry Creek addition to Bandon, $150. Pacific Woodenware & Cooperage Co. to Adam Pershbaker e1/2 of section 16 t 28 r 14 and se 1/4 of nw 1/4 section 16, t 28, r 14 360 acres $2520. [January 21, 1902, April 1902 evidently filing with paper.] / Sophie Robinson to W R Panter lot 7 block 4 Coquille $600. May 2, 1902 [Very lengthy article on ] IOOF anniversary excursion, what they did, where went, what ate etc. ...[free lunch at Stitt’s hall.] Why, man, they announced a "lunch" but it was a whole meal and then some. There was clam baked, and clam fried, and clam chowder, and clam tea, and clam soup, and clam on the half shell, and clam on the whole shell, and clam without any shell, and...and...well, that’s all we took time to write down, for among other things we had our appetite with us and at this point we began eating. But do not think they fed us on clams straight. Not much! Why, the tables were so loaded with good things that they were all swaybacked and spavined in all five legs. But the clams touched the fancy of the upriver delegation, and a few more big eats like this will necessitate an appropriation of the legislature to replenish these bivalves at the mouth of the Coquille River... + Paderewski was present at the White House last week and afterwards he played several selections for the guests. It recalls the old story attributed to Ole Bull, the violin virtuoso, who, on being asked to dine and bring his violin, replied: "My violin does not dine." = Coq B 299 May 2, 1902 Steamer Mandalay into river Sunday at 3 pm. Will take 300 tons coal from Coquille co. bunkers, Riverton. [red ck mark] Lost– A light bay mare: weighs about 1000 pounds; blind in left eye; two saddle marks on left side. Anyone finding this animal will be given suitable reward by leaving information at this office. + County Surveyor Cathcart through town 1st of week on way upriver to complete survey for private parties and county roads. Stopping over this place short time to attend circuit court. V. R. Wilson, our jeweler and optician, will leave on the Arcata for San Francisco to purchase a Geneva Retinoscope for testing vision without the aid of questions. This is a very expensive but necessary instrument. Will Mast will look after Mr. Wilson’s interest here during the latter’s absence. + Mr. and Mrs. D S Rouse, of Riverton, were trading in town Wednesday. / Clams every Tuesday and Friday at Pioneer Market, Johnson Dean & Co. Andy Kelly, Libby, called as witness Monday in case of state vs Johnson. / Dr. Horsfall, Marshfield, witness for defense in case state vs Young. John Stauff, of Marshfield, had business which called him to the county seat Tuesday. + / A E Hadsall, demo nominee county surveyor, in town Tuesday-Wednesday R E Shine, secretary S O Co Empire City, looking after company affairs this section Tuesday- Wednesday. M. Dean, who owns the Moomaw place at Norway, went to Humboldt county, California, on the last Alliance for an indefinite stay. +. F. J. Deneven [as typed] secretary RR company Marshfield, called as witness in Young case, came over Tuesday train. [<cp] Walter W Lawhorn, who began work in the R.R. machine shops at Marshfield, last Monday, was over on Wednesday’s train, and among [print] other necessities ordered the Bulletin sent to him. + [<cp] John Donnelly writes Bullletin from Spokane, Washington, sending regards to his many friends this place. Has steady work at $3.50 a day. We infer from letter tt he officer in Journeyman Horseshoer’s Union tt place. Will Linn, relative Radabaugh boys, gave our office peasant call Wednesday eve. He and friend, Arthur Tyler, recently arrived from Columbus Ohio and Mr. Linn has had considerable experience in a print shop, his father owning one in Ohio. C F McKnight, young attorney of Marshfield, distinguished himself in his maiden effort before our circuit court as criminal lawyer in case state vs Young. We have heard much favorable comment on his argument before jury this case. Appeared for defendant, who was acquitted. Deputy Sheriff Ed Gallier, with Fred Wilson, of Sumner, as guard, left yesterday morning about 8 o’clock with Louis Norton and Andrew Johnson who were sentenced to two years in the Penitentiary. George Martin will take them in his four-horse stage to Roseburg, from where they will take the train to Salem. They were accompanied by Hark Dunham who is on his way to Alaska. + Last Monday evening while Bertie McCloskey was assisting in loading Page & Smith’s new boiler and engine onto a scow for the steamer Reta to tow to their site up the river the engine and boiler capsized; a shaft striking Bertie on the left breast tearing his vest and shirt to shreds [print]. It was a narrow escape. The guard rail of the Reta was broken and other damage done, but everything was righted and she made her regular run the next morning, but the machinery was not righted on the scow ready to move until Thursday morning. + [red ck mark] Rebeccas of this place will give entertainment May 17 to buy piano. Program will consist of a farce, "The Spinsters’ Convention," sash, drill, etc. Admission Reserved 50 cents General 25 cents children under 12 years old 15 cents. D. K. Perkins doing business at court house Wednesday. / Alex Stauff returned on Monday train from few days visit on bay. / Mrs. Captain Ellingsen, Parkersburg, trading in town Wednesday. [red dot] = Coq B 300 May 2, 1902 Circuit court. J W Mael vs Minnie Mael, suit for divorce. Continued for the term. [W C Chase, attorney plaintiff.] Mrs. Clementine McCue, well known Coos county pioneer, died at her home near Parkersburg last Saturday about noon. Been very poor health all fall and winter, about month ago turn for the better thought out of danger. Felt so strong tt on Wednesday before her death worked in garden several hours. Was quite indisposed from tt time until her death. On Saturday about 10 took sinking spell, growing gradually worse and expired before physician could be summoned. Funeral took place from the family residence and short service read by Edward Fahy. Remains interred family burial ground at Randolph, followed to last resting place by large concourse relative and friend. About 56, born Iowa, came Douglas County Oregon with parents when a child. There married 1st husband Wm Hutcheson. To Coos 1865 where married James McCue, who died January 10, 1886. Leaves sister Mrs. S. Danielson, four sons and five daughters: John Hutcheson, Anthony, James and Charles McCue; Mrs. Ella Panter, Mrs. Lizzie Smith, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Mrs. Agnes Willard, and Mrs. Neely Anderson. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her, and bereaved ones have deepest sympathy of a host of friends. (News). Heavy thunder storm followed by rain at head of Coos river, Wednesday last. Bay section enjoyed beautiful weather on tt occasion, being out of track of storm. (News). Peter Peterson, Haynes slough, has ordered shaft and wheel for gasoline launch which he building at his place. Order for engine will follow as soon as boat ready for launching. / Chas Hausenlaw arrived yesterday from Hoquiam, Washington, will play 2nd base with Marshfield team this summer. Jack Benner, third base, expected from Florence, Siuslaw, next week. Matt Neime and wife, West Marshfield, more than their share of trouble, sincerely sympathized with by entire community. Buried their infant girl Friday, and on Saturday youngest boy, 4, while playing around bonfire, burned fatally, dying few hours later. For Sale. A No 1 First Class Estey Organ in excellent condition, at $45. Wm. Kennedy, Coquille. (Mail). Died Empire April 26 Mary, wife G L Wheeler, 33 years 9 month 25 days. / Mrs Scofield died at home of her son at Dora 12 o’clock Sunday. Advance in years and been sick and near death some time. Funeral Dora 11 am today internment Dora cemetery. / Arrived Alliance from Portland April 28. J Kopp, Miss F C Fahy, G Rose, J C Page, W O Christensen, F J McNamee, Mrs. E A Dillon, Hilda Frederickson, W M Bray, E D Barton, Anna Snyder, Mrs. E Bridges, Janet Denholm, A G Philbrick, Emily Altman, C F Bartholomew, R E Hobson and wife[, among others.] (Mail). Harry Walter left Philadelphia Sunday morning for home having completed his dental studies there, and secured his diploma. He will stop in Portland and spend about 10 days at a dental college there, from which he will also get a diploma, after which he will come home and rest awhile. He has been working hard for several years, studying for his chosen profession, and being an exceptionally bright and level headed young man his success seems assured. + Circuit court docket. April term, 1902. State of Oregon vs. Louis Norton. Forgery. Plead guilty. Sentenced to 2 years in the penitentiary. + / Bertha Caldwell vs S M Caldwell, suit for divorce; dismissed on motion plaintiff. / A J Sherwood attorney for hall for plaintiff. Defendant in default. Application denied. Lou Miller vs Nelson Miller suit for divorce. Hall & Hall for plaintiff. Defendant in default, decree of divorce and custody of minor child. Margaret Kardell vs E W Kardell et all. Suit for partition; Hall & Hall for plaintiff; D L Watson appointed guardian ad litum of minor defendants, John Yoakam appointed referee to sell real estate and report at next term. = Coq B 301 May 2, 1902 F. S. Dow, the commercial man of Marshfield, made his regular call in town Monday. + / Aaron Wilson has been at the case in the Bulletin office this week, helping us out during the rush. +. Loyola Noah, Libby, witness before circuit court Monday. Returned on train Wednesday morning. [<cp] Hotel Coquille fed 173 people in an hour and ten minutes last Tuesday. Seventy-five pounds of meat was cooked for the occasion. + Dr. J T McCormac, Marshfield, professional call Myrtle Point Monday. Returned train same day. [<cp] John Curren and Fred Linegar spent several days last week and this looking after the interests of the Coquille Packing Company at Bandon + . J J Clinkenbeard, Marshfield, to county seat as juror. / S Danielson, shipbuilder of Parkersburg, in town Tuesday-Wednesday, called at Bulletin, placed us under obligations for favors shown. [red dot] Rev S S White and wife down on Sunday to attend regular services, owing to protracted meetings at Christian church, no services were held. H D Angle, carrying Sutton’s Snap Shot liniment, arrived in town from California this week. He came up the coast in his "patent medicine" rig, and reports the roads very bad. + F. N. Perkius, Two Mile, below Bandon, circulating petition in town Saturday and Monday to have name of T T Geer placed on official ballot for Members Congress this district. Secured long list of names. Tex Robison, Arago, called at our office Tuesday, showed us letter from friend in Missouri. Letter states potatoes selling from $1.25-$2 a bushel, breakfast bacon 20 cents a pound; steak 20-22 cents a pound. Writer talking of coming to Oregon, inquires about Coos. Geo Camman, Marshfield, over on Tuesday train. Expects to have employment on the river most of summer. [<cp] W H Nosler and family arrived from Eugene on Thursday last week, having come in their own private conveyance. Were accompanied by Myron Johnson, blacksmith from Creswell, who thinks of remaining in county if finds suitable location. Dale Strange narrowly escaped a serious accident last Monday morning. While under the first floor in Lyon’s mill adjusting a belt tightener, the right side of his loose blouse was caught in the shaft which drives the big saw, and commenced hammering him around in anything but a pleasant manner. He fortunately retained his presence of mind and seized a post with his left hand, succeeded in tearing his blouse [print] and shirt off, thus freeing himself. His right shoulder was dislocated, but Sol Endicott, arriving on the scene at this time, took hold of his arm and raising it, the joint resumed its natural position with a sharp snap. Aside from this and a few abrasions of the skin on the neck and shoulders, he was uninjured. He is able to be around but it will be some time before he can go to work again. + The Marshfield Minstrels played to a crowded house here Tuesday night. They had an appreciative audience that gave them repeated encores. Everybody pronounced the show above the average for an entertainment troop. [as typed] + Rev Chas Price, our recent acquisition from Kansas, received word his aged parents on road from Kansas to join him here and would arrive Wednesday steamer from Myrtle Point. Mr. Price came to meet them at boat and received postal stating his mother had been hurt near Remote, this county, unable to travel further, requesting son to come at once. He left at once to see her. To be regretted and we hope she may soon recover. not f q. John Yoakam, the Beaver Hill logger was doing business in town Saturday. + [<cp] Wanted, girl to do general house work J W Tibbetts, Marshfield. / A L Johnson, Marshfield, business in court which brought him to count seat Friday. / Wm Holland, Marshfield, business in probate court called him to court house Friday. / Alfred Nichols, Libby, court Saturday and Monday, witness case St. vs Johnson. [Also list jurors in tt case, lawyers.] The Coquille Soda Works are expecting a large invoice of Siphon Soda, the latest in soda refreshments, on the next steamer. + [red ck mark] John Pruess [as in print], of the Red Cross Drug store at Marshfield, came over on Friday’s train to attend to some business in probate court. + [<cp] = CoqB 302 May 2, 1902 Women of Woodcraft very interesting "blow out" Wednesday night at their hall. All report very enjoyable evening. E W Fahy, Bullards, returned via this place on Wednesday train from Coos Bay, where had been to attend funeral Fred’k Schetter. Hark Dunham left Thursday morning to take a position as chief engineer on a steamer bound for Alaska. He received a message Wednesday that they were waiting for him. + W. E. Rackleff saw mill below Myrtle Point broke pulley of main shaft, idle at present. Rackleff ordered new pulley and will begin operations at earliest date possible. (Mail). Geo Hughes, connected with Central Hotel some time past, to leave for Myrtle in few days to take up his old trade, blacksmithing. Will also be member of Myrtle Point baseball team this year. / Departures by Alliance, s. Tuesday. Wm Jenkins, Mrs. Jenkins and family, H Fuito, A Finnell, M Dean, H Ireland, W Klockas, Mrs. M Klockas, Ester Klockas, F Wedmeyer, Geo. H Nay, J C Yale, P S Weaver, M P Jones, T S Dimmitt, Mrs. E . Anderson, Ester Anderson, Addie Anderson, Mrs. A Pederson, Mrs. M P Jones, Miss B L Bates, J P Cummings, Mrs. Cummings, Chas. Bunnell, Mrs. Bunnell, A Long, and G B Fox. (Mail). C. J. Curson, president of the Crescent Coal & Navigation Co. died of heart failure, at San Francisco hospital Tuesday, a dispatch to W. A. Maxwell bringing the news. Mr. Curson was expected to come to Coos Bay on the Arcata, but was prevented by his sudden illness. W. A. Maxwell went up to the mine Tuesday, and expects to leave for San Francisco as soon as possible, where his presence may be required. + Dr. E. E. Straw and Archie Kruse, of Marshfield, came over on the Wednesday’s train and took the Dispatch for the lower river. They expected to return last evening and take the train for home today. Dr. Straw came to Marshfield from Klamath Falls, Oregon, a few months ago, and is rapidly making a reputation for himself as a thorough physician, and we understand from those who knew him in Klamath Falls that he stood high in his profession there. He was the first physician to introduce the X Ray method of diagnosis on this part of the coast. + [Cp] Tuesday morning state vs. Joseph M M Young [as typed] was called; following jurors empaneled. J D Johnson, Ed Carter, H W Holverstott, Archie Boone, U S Bushnessl [as typed], John W Fetter, Henry Clemens, Ernest Bender, W T Brady, E M Randleman, C Ledgerwood, C A Johnson. All persons except jurors and witnesses excluded during taking of testimony. C F McKnight and Hall & Hall for defendant, state represented by District Attorney Brown and deputy C E L Farrin. Case to jury about 4 o’clock tt afternoon, 2 hours later verdict not guilty. not f q. Last Sunday, at the residence of W. W. Hermann in Myrtle Point, Rev Thos. Barklow said the words which lawfully united J M Wagner and Miss Nellie Hermann and Joseph Lett and Miss Lizzie Wagner. Both couples are well known and highly respected young people and their many friends unite in wishing them a long and happy voyage through life. + Mrs. Morris’ classes in vocal and instrumental music gave recital at res. A J Sherwood April 21st (eve). [More]. Mrs. Alex Stauff and son Willie were visiting in town this week. / Leon Hazen, popular commercial man came in Saturday via Myrtle Point. / John Carter, city marshal of Marshfield, attending circuit court Monday. L J Simpson business in circuit court county seat Friday train. [<cp] / E M Blackerby, city marshal Bandon, business before circuit court to town first of week. P M Jones and wife, Fishtrap, took last Alliance for San Francisco where to Santa Cruz for wife’s health. / R W Airey in town Monday, intends to commence a summer term of school Roy district next Monday. Dr. Roberds did not move into house vacated by L P Maury, as he thought of doing, but moved into Joe Bledsoe’s house on Moulton street bridge. Jurors excused from this term court: J J Clinkenbeard, Wm Steward, J R Benson, W F Disher, L C Gibson, James Durand, Richard Thrush. = Coq B 303-6 May 2, 1902 M P Pendergrass, master of Flyer on Coos Bay, witness in case St vs Norton and spent several days in town. Thos Coke, night watchman at R R machine shops at Marshfield, was attending court Saturday and Monday and paid Bulletin pleasant call. [<cp] L W Deyoe, Myrtle point merchant, attended meeting republican central comm. in Judge Harlocker office at court house Friday. Warren Parker, Parkersburg, in town Friday and paid Bulletin office substantial call. On way to Empire to attend funeral Fred Schetter. [red dot] Frank Schriver, The Dalles, engaged to pitch for Coquille baseball team, arrived Saturday via Roseburg and Myrtle Point and begun training for season games. C E Nicholson, civil engineer Marshfield, passenger on Friday train to Johnson’s mill where went to engage large order of spruce lumber for the ice and cold storage plant to be built in Marshfield. not f q. [cp] Pat Hennessy, supt OC & N Co’s mines Libby, witness in court in case of St vs Johnson and spent several days on river, visiting Myrtle Point and other places above town. not f q. [cp] Wm. Page and E N Smith received a portable sawmill, engine, boiler, etc., on the Empire via Coos Bay on Saturday’s train. They were unloaded at this place and will be taken on a scow to Charley Butler’s just below Myrtle Point and set up for the purpose of sawing Coos county hardwood for the San Francisco and eastern markets. At last our hardwood, the most beautiful in the world, is to be introduced to the world. In another column we mention a similar enterprise to be started up on the bay. + [cp] C H Merchant received telegram Thursday morning ordering duplicate of schnr now on ways. ... – Mail. (From the Sun). S R Davis is getting out a cargo of hardwood timber for San Francisco parties. It is being sawed at the stave mill. + / Mine host John Snyder has disposed of his interests in the Central hotel to Levi Smith, who will take charge on the first of the month. + / Steamer Signal took on 550 tons coal at BH bunkers and will proceed to North Bend today to take deck load lumber. [cp] (From the Bandon Recorder). Snhnr Onward arrived port Tuesday being 9 days from San Francisco. Came up 6 day but unable to get in on making her appearance here. [red ck mark] / Force young men working on ball grounds yesterday lowering ditch to carry off water and get grounds ready. / Letter from John Cowan, now keeper Tatoosh lighthouse. He and family well, work will commence next month on buildings for Weather Bureau station, when completed will put them in touch with outside world by telegraph. (From the Enterprise). Dance given Myrtle Point baseball club Saturday success financially and otherwise. Stauff’s orchestra music for occasion. / D R Toy left for San Francisco, Wednesday. Received word tt Mrs. Toy, who went to San Francisco 2 weeks ago for medical treatment, would have to have surgical operation. / C W Hall left Monday for San Francisco. Will return about 2 weeks and bring machinery for hardwood saw mill, on his return. Arthur Bridges, constable Marshfield precinct, to county seat Saturday as witness in circuit court. / Episcopal Church Sunday school every Sunday 10:00 am. Geo. W. Winchester, a former Coquille boy, and now assistant cashier, in the Flanagan & Bennett bank at Marshfield, was called to the county seat Saturday as a witness in case of the state vs. Norton, and remained until the first of this week, renewing his boyhood acquaintances. Our office had the pleasure of a pleasant call. Ye editor had the pleasure of "teaching George’s young idea to shoot," years ago at this place. +. = home 1901 | previous 1902 | next 1902 | 1903 | to newspaper menu |