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Coq B 303-6 [cont]; May 9, 1902

(From the Enterprise). A baby girl arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B.
Hermann, Friday, April 25, 1902. Mother and child are doing well.    +     /     Allan Dodge,
Kansas, brother Chas Dodge this place, arrived here this week for visit. Mr. Dodge will
remain in Myrtle Point several months before returning home.
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Coq B 307 May 9, 1902

(From Enterprise). B C Shull, South Fork farmer, brought 1300 pounds of butter to town
Thursday from Sunrise Creamery, on South Fork. To be shipped up San Francisco market.
/     Bob Braden, formerly this place, now Council Idaho, recently took up 2 claims Thunder
mountain mining region, and few days ago sold them for $10,000. /     Married, at Guerin
Hotel Myrtle Point, Wednesday April 30; Mr. Ed Barker and Mrs. Hillis, both Eden Valley.
Justice Short performed ceremony.      /      Mrs. Miller and children, Eagle Grove, Iowa, and J
J Myers and family Sheridon [as typed], Iowa, arrived Myrtle Point this week will reside here.
Mrs. Miller daughter Mr/Mrs. J J Endicott this place, Mr. Myers son in law of M/M Endicott.

Real estate transfer. Nellie Siglin to Z T Siglin lot 3 block 31 Marshfield Clements plat $250.
[cp]   /
Marshfield vs Coquille at the grounds this place Sunday. not q.   /

The Custom House authorities levied duty on Santos-Dumont’s airship. Suppose the inventor
had come in by the air route. +

Geo. Stauff, Marshfield, over on Friday train on regular canvassing tour.     [should be cp]

Mrs. Chas Wickham returned to Beaver Hill Monday from week’s visit relatives in this place.
[<cp]    /
S C Giles, Myrtle Point, to Beaver Hill on Monday’s train where he has some flues to build.
[<cp]

William P Sleep, well known and highly respected citizen Marshfield, died at home last
Wednesday eve. Member of Odd Fellows and Foresters lodges tt place.

Proposed amendment to constitution of state of Oregon [see if needed.]

(From the News). G P Harrington, Myrtle Point teaching term school Templeton, in Tenmile
country.   /    August
Eickworth writes he has secured position on large daily paper St. Louis, Mo, and well pleased
with job.     /    No change in management Central Hotel, deal between Levi Smith and John
Snyder fell through.     /     Petter [sd typed] Loggie, master builder at North Bend, in town
Sunday. We learn from him that the new vessel well on towards completion and soon ready
for launch.

Explosion engines to run by gunpowder have been tried without success but an Ohio man has
perfected such an engine in which the power is furnished by explosions of minute quantities
of nitr-glycerine [as typed]. +

Senor de Assis-Brasil, Brazilian Minister to this country, gave a dinner last week in
Washington in honor of his countryman, Santos-Dumont. The company was a notable
gathering of those high in social and scientific circles. +

Mrs. Chas Watson returned Monday from visit friends on bay.     /    M/M Chas Lorenz,
Bandon, visited their parents this place greater part this week.     /     W W Hayes returned to
Marshfield on Mon train for few days visit, expecting to return to this place today.   [<cp]

A letter from Mrs. John Curren states that she and daughter Jennie reached their destination in
safety and are both in good health.   +

Miss Bertie Felter, Bandon, train from this place Wednesday for Marshfield where expected
sail on Alliance for Portland for 6 month visit with friends and relatives.   [<cp]

M/M Gibbs came in with Geo Martin Wednesday as far as Myrtle Point and came down on
steamer to this place tt evening. From Michigan, looking for location.

Mrs. Ida Harrington left on Wednesday train for Marshfield from where took Alliance
Portland. Expects to enter Osteopathic Sanitarium tt place treatment for 2 month.
Accompanied by sister, Miss Minnie Lee.   [cp]

Rev F G Strange, Ashland, brother of resident dentist, Dr. J W Strange, on the bay several
days and made flying visit to brother last Wednesday train. Now located Marshfield in charge
Presbyterian congregation.

S D Chase’s wife and 2 children arrived Wednesday from Salt Lake City. Mr. Chase
laundryman looking for location. Came with Geo Martin as far as Myrtle Point and took
steamer tt place for Coquille. Mr. Chase been in our city some time looking situation over;
rumor says has bought out one of our business firms.
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Coq B 308 May 9, 1902


George Martin arrived Wednesday from Roseburg, bringing nine passengers and considerable
baggage as far as Myrtle Point from where most of them took a steamer for this place. Ed
Gallier and Fred Wilson were among the number, returning from Salem, after having landed
their charges in the state prison. They report the roads – well, what they actually said
wouldn’t look well in print. Geo Martin was thrown from the wagon, and might have been
seriously hurt but for a gentle team and timely assistance from his passengers. +

Gold Medal flour Linegar & medley 90 cents a sack.       /
W. W. Gage came over from Beaver Hill Sunday afternoon and visited with his family until
Monday.   [<cp]

A. J. Radabaugh, the popular young rancher from above Norway, in town Saturday, paid
Bullletin substantial call.

Attorney S D Pulford, Myrtle Point, in town Tuesday-Wednesday on legal business, Bulletin
pleasant call.

A D Walcott, republican nominee county clerk, through town Wednesday train enroute
Myrtle Point to attend GAR meeting. [<cp]

Louis Strong, pioneer and prominent citizen Myrtle Point, through town Friday on way to
Bandon few days outing. Returned Myrtle Point Monday.

Isaiah Hacker, through R D Sanford, sold 80 acre timber which he owns nw of town about 2
miles to Ed and Thom McAdams, about $1000.

Mrs. Ledgerwood, Bandon, through town Monday on way to Riddle visit relatives. Monday
train Marshfield out via Gardiner and Drain.    [<cp]

S A Lennan and Geo R Camman, North Bend, through town Monday on way to Parkersburg
to get out spars for new schnr being built tt place. Bulletin call.   [red dot. Red ck mark]

R D Sanford sold J B Dulley’s house and 5 lots to the bottom n of Christian church to Mrs
Ann E Watkins Gravel Ford, who with daughter Miss Elsie to occupy house. Price $600.

     Bird Vowel, who has been lying very low at his home in this place for some time past, died
Wednesday at 12:50 P.M. Mr. Vowel had bee n quite poorly most of the winter and last
Friday morning about 10 o’clock he had an attack of apoplexy and very small hopes for his
ultimate recovery have been entertained since that time. He kept gradually sinking until the
end came, although he was conscious most of the time up to within twenty four hours of his
death.
     The funeral services are to be held today at 11 o’clock at Masonic Hall, conducted by Rev.
W. S. Holcomb, and the remains will be interred in the Masonic cemetery.
     The deceased was born in Putman county, Indiana, July 12, 1826. On December 23, 1847,
at the same place he was married to Miss Mary Ann Nosler, who survives him. In 1848 they
moved to Jasper county, Iowa, and in 1854 moved from there to Polk county, in the same
state. After a stay of two years there they moved to Nemaha county, Nebraska, and from
there to Jackson county, Missouri, in 1866. In 1871 they came from Missouri to Coos county,
Oregon, where they have resided on the Coquille river ever since.
     Out of family of seven children, but three survive him: Mrs. Julia Hayes of this place, Mrs.
Etta Cox, of Bandon, and James M. Vowel, of Riverton.
     Mr. Vowel was a man whose life speaks for itself amongst all who knew him, and with
such, anything we might say could not add to or detract anything from his many virtues. His
neighbors respected and esteemed him for his many acts of kindness. His family held him in
their hearts with little less than adoration as an ever faithful, thoughtful husband and a kind,
indulgent father.
     "To relieve the wretched was his pride,
          and e’en his failings leaned to virtue’s side."

Jack Woods moved to town from North Fork ranch last Tuesday, occupies house near north
end Henry St bridge.

T J Little has rented livery barn run by W C Benham and will run same in connection with his
own. Took charge of new place Monday.

Dr. J W Strange, our resident dentist will be in Coquille at his office, over Johnson’s market,
until May 19, when will go to Myrtle Point until 24th.
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Coq B 309 May 9, 1902

E. D. Myers in town Wednesday-Thursday with beautiful stallion Black Prince. This is
splendid coal black four year old horse and credit to his present owner, who raised him.

Will Harmon, Dave Baker and son Kennedy brought a raft of logs and Steve Minard, Bert
Folsom and Creed Rhoades brought others from the South and East Fork the first of the week
and delivered them at Johnson’s sawmill above town. They had nearly 600 fine logs. +

Frank Hoberg, former citizen Marshfield, came over Monday train and took steamer Norway
to visit brother Ren. Says Coquille has made most improvement in his absence. Went to
Marshfield Tuesday and took Alliance for Portland.    [cp]

Bobby Eager arrived last Arcata from San Francisco to play ball with Coquille team this
season. Will play behind bat, and comes very highly recommended, our boys expect to do
good playing this summer. Mr. Eager also appointed manager and captain, John Curren
having resigned latter position.

H S Kribs returned from San Francisco last Alliance, expects new stock hardware on
Mandalay.    [red ck mark]    /

Thos Burrows, San Francisco, arrived Wednesday eve to Bandon Thursday morning, will play
behind the bat tt place this summer.

Rev A H Mulkey, been holding series meetings Christian church this place, left for his home
Elkton via Marshfield and Gardiner last Monday. Received word one of his children very
sick, which hastened departure.

2 conventions last Tuesday night to nominate candidates for city election. Citizens meeting,
or “wets” Mayor, A J Sherwood, councilman 1 year N. Lorenz, councilman 2 year G W
White, L Harlocker and J J Stanley; recorder E G D Holden. Mr. I Hacker called to preside
and W C Chase kept minutes.
     "dry" mtg at ME ch; Mayor B H Burns; councilman 1 yr A J Wilson; councilman 2 yr C M
Skeels, J A Davenport, W L Kistner; recorder, M O Hawkins.
     General impression prevails tt city affairs safe in hands either party. All important
question will be improvement present system city water works.

(From Bandon Recorder). T A Hanrahan arrived here Sunday from San Francisco and will
play Bandon baseball team coming season.     /       Incoming passengers Mandalay last
Sunday Elbert Dyer, John Blacklock, T Hanrahan, F L Lowe, Adam Pershbaker, [others].    /
AOUW lodge of Bandon received $2000 check last eve, amount of insurance carried in tt
order by James S Averille [as typed] who lost his life when steamship Matteawan went down.
This is only death tt occurred in this lodge.     /      Currently reported on streets this week
John Curren of Coquille had purchased Thos Anderson’s Meat Market; hitch in deal and trade
not take place.    /    A G Thrift up Friday eve from Dairyville and remained till Sunday
afternoon. Commenced term school tt place Monday April 28. Thrift been given nomination
clerk demo ticket Curry, H A Guerin having declined to run.

(From Mail). Geo Ayer will build new dwelling house on property adjoining his residence in
S. Marshfield.     / James Brown, this place, died suddenly about noon, Thursday, at his post
on steamer Alert, he engineer. Boat just about to leave wharf at Bay City mill. Had been
helping load some lumber and standing by engines waiting for bell when seized with attack of
heart trouble caused almost instant death. Body brought to town by steamer and conveyed to
family home. [More obituary. Born in Scotland, 1887 came to Coos Bay and worked in
Eastport coal mine; worked on river boats, engineer, Coquille, Umpqua, Coos Bay; got
married at Norway, etc.]   [red ck mark]

(Sun). Thos. Hirst and wife contemplate trip in near future to old home in Australia.    / Born
at Henryville, April 30, to wife of John Bowron, twin girls.     /    John Sandell and Miss
Hilma Frederickson to wed on 17th.
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Coq B 310-16 May 23, 1902

(Mail). Chas Jackson is going to Klondike, Monday, to keep books in John Yoakam’s
logging camp this summer. + [cp]   [M 2004. Klondike-Beaverton locale in Coos],     /
Post card received yesterday by Mrs. Geo Campbell from little son of J Grimes, at Vallejo.
On card post script from Lloyd Cox, saying remains of Mrs. Grimes be brought to Marshfield
on next steamer for burial. Letter to same effect to Mrs. Grimes relatives Myrtle Point.

(Recorder). Lee Barrrows, Bullards, in town Saturday with smile on face after pattern of
main sheet of canvas on a schooner. We were at a loss to account for the pleasant expansion
until Lee remarked it was a boy, born May 9.    / In effort to float bark Baroda, last week
vessel moved about 80 ft seaward. Tug Astorian came up from San Francisco on way to
Grays Harbor and took pull at her, also tug Columbia over from Coos Bay. Tide will not
serve again before full moon on 22. Captain Burns, with force men, succeeded in moving
Baroda about 35 ft seaward Monday night, but no progress was made the following night.
Not likely further progress until full moon tides, and possibly not before new moon tides June
6. Captain Burns thinks if another 35 feet gained will be ready to have tugs pull again with
good chance success.

Decoration day May 30, public school meets 9 am march to Masonic hall. Songs and
recitations. Decoration graves 11:30 am. Oration by Comrade A Dahuff 2 pm Masonic hall.
Everybody welcome not q.

Universal stoves and ranges, world’s best. H S Kribs.

S J Culver, former resident Bandon, arrived in town Wednesday eve from Camas Valley; left
Thursday for lower river.

E C Hunt, and brother Corey, through town last Monday on way to Bandon to play ball with
team this season.

W W Hayes has disposed of his boarding house at Libby to Ed Gilkey, new prop brother our
fellow-townsman C O Gilkey, took charge Monday. Mr. Hayes health been quite poor of late
which necessitated the change.

Owing to heavy rains, league game scheduled this place last Sunday Bandon-Coquille not
played. Next game billed next Sunday Marshfield between Marshfield-Coquille.

The Epworth League of the M.E. church south, intent to serve ice cream and cake on election
day, June 2nd, proceeds to go to foreign missions. +

Coos Baseball league. Bandon H Walker, T Burrows, F Raymons, B Walker, C Hunt, J
Stars, C Fredericks, C Page, E Hunt, R Holman, Wm McKune, T A Hanrahan, F Blackerby,
W Littlefield, J M Jones, C Lorenz.
Coquille. D Johnson, J Benham, Wm McGinnis, E Lorenz, C E Baxter, G E Baxter, H
Benham, R Eager, F Shriver, Wm Milsap, Wm Howell, Wm Nefzger, H Smith, Jim Shea,
Jinks Muller, Wm Poulter.
Marshfield. H Wright, J L Snyder, G W Ferry, L F Dennin, C Philbrick, R D Brainard, C
Pennock, J J Benner, R Goodman, R Snedden, D W Short, C T Kessler, V Wickman, C
Brown, J Gerrald, A Campbell.

[Very poetic letter from ] John Flanagan saying won’t run for rep. Coos County [not very
intelligible, but cute.]

Total registration Coos to date 2245.

The proposed Initiative and Referendum amendment to Oregon Constitution.

Dr. Tower, Marshfield, over on Friday train last week for professional visit. [<cp]

New lot of tin and agateware at Z C Strang’s Emporium.

Excursion train to Marshfield next Sunday for baseball game. +   [<cp]   /
E C Roberts, MPE, Sunday in town. Office acknowledges pleasant call.

C L Moon returned on Thursday eve last week from visit parents Fairview. Brother Ed
accompanied him.

Mrs. G A Brown, visiting friends on bay, returned home Wednesday train, accompanied by
son Chas Mathison. [<cp]
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Coq B 317 May 23, 1902

The Spinsters’ Convention, played at Masonic hall last Saturday night by local talent, brought
out a full house and was well received. Jack Lamb, as Professor Make-Over, was decidedly at
home on the stage, while the colored twins, Mrs. Aaron Wilson and Mrs. E F Fordyce, in
their song and cake-walk, made a hit which brought down the house. All the characters were
well sustained and frequent applause was sufficient testimony of an appreciative audience. A
recitation by Mrs. J M Walker displayed talent and training. Many other productions deserve
especial mention, but space forbids.
Altogether the affair was fully up to the standard. Following is the cast of characters:
Josephine Jane Green. President of the Young Ladies’ Single Blessedness. Debating
Society... Miss Wise. Priscilla Abigail Hodge, secretary... Mrs. Chas. Skeels.   Calamity Jane
Higgins, Treasurer... Miss Floy Little. Rebecca Rachel Sharpe...Mrs. J Walker.   Tiny
Short...Miss Josie Lyons.   Mary Ann Fraddler...Miss Emma Lorenz. Jerusha Matilda
Spriggins...Mrs. Morse.    Patience Desire Mann...Mrs. Clyde Gage.   Sophia Stuck-Up...Miss
Kitty Johnson.   Juliet Long...Miss Edna Lorenz.   Betsy Bobbett...Mrs. E F Fordyce.   Charity
Longface...Miss Irma Lukens. Cleopatra Belle Brown...Mrs. S. Lyons.   Polly Jane
Pratt...Mrs. Fred Slagle. Violet Ann Ruggles...Miss Icy March. Belinda Blue-Grass, Dress-
Reform Advocate...Miss Grace Skeels.   Francis Touchmenot and Hannah Biggerstaef,
Candidates...Mrs. Dr. Strange and Miss McDonald. Prof. Make-Over Jack Lamb.

Logger Buckley’s new donkey engine, arrived on Wednesday’s train. He secured it at Beaver
Hill and expects that it will be a great help in his camp this season. + [cp]

County Clerk Hazard steps high since last Saturday morning when a baby girl put in an
appearance at his house. We can testify to the good quality of Lou’s favorite cigars.

Steamer Favorite went to Bandon Tuesday eve, took Dispatch run Wednesday, prior to
resuming her former regular schedule, which she did yesterday. not q. [red ck mark]

Those desiring photos of the Myrtle Point excursion to Bandon on May 10th, will find them
on sale at Knowlton’s drug store. Stauff is the artist which is sufficient guarantee of their
merit. +

Born. – At Beaver Hill on Wednesday, May 14, 1902, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark, a ten
pound boy. They say Mr. Clark wears a contented smile at the prospects of soon having a
helper in the stables of which he is boss. + [cp]

Johnny Shields employed Nelson’s blacksmith shop Bandon, moved family and household
effects tt place last Tuesday. Johnny faithful workman and new employer showed wisdom in
securing his service.

Wm Ellis and J W Ward, of Seeley’s camp, spent Sunday in town.

W A Wolliver, prop. Owl Billiard Parlors Marshfield, in town Wednesday.    /
Fine span of coal black geldings for sale. 1600 lb each. John Buckley.       /
Geo Flanagan, Pioneer meat Market Marshfield, county seat visit Wednesday.

L R Robertson, manager telephone co affairs in this district, Coquille business visit
Wednesday.     /
Hotel Coquille has adorned front with new and substantial steps which great improvement to
this popular hostelry.

J W Strong, Fishtrap, "blowed" himself for one of those new Studebaker wagons at J A Lamb
& Co last Monday.

School Superintendent Bunch visited schools on the lower river last week and passed through
our town Monday on his way home.

E N Smith, timber and sawmill man Myrtle Point, Sunday in town and left Monday boat for
coast country s of Bandon.

Too much bug juice in town Sunday evening and the recorder’s court called on four victims
Monday morning to enrich the city treasury $5 and costs each.   +

Schnr Coquille sailed Saturday with 160,000 feet lumber from Pershbaker’s mill Prosper.
Lizzie Prien sailed later with 180,000 feet from same mill.    [red ck mark]

Joe Hudson Jr, up from Curry county Friday last week. Just recovered from smallpox which
has been raging in his part of country; Sixes mining district.
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Coq B 318 May 23, 1902


Comrades and ladies GAR meet Hersey’s hall next Sunday 10 o’clock to form procession to
ME church where memorial services will be held. not q.

Mrs. J H Nosler arrived on last Friday’s train from Eugene via Drane [print] and Marshfield.
She reports her daughter, who had just undergone a surgical operation, as getting along as
well as could be expected. +   [cp]

T J Perkius, of near Parkersburg, at Myrtle Point last week returning home Friday boat. Been
arranging for annual convention P S C W to be held June 11 Myrtle Point.   [red dot]

Fred Kroneberg, former resident and business man this place, now traveling for Boston
Woven Hose & Rubber Co in on last Thursday stage from Roseburg and interviewed
merchants of county.

Hon J D Lee spoke to fair size audience at court house last Tuesday night. Somewhat of a
spread eagle orator, and made good talk from his side of subject. Met many old
acquaintances here and at various places on the river.

Rev Carl Thompson address on Principals of Socialism court house Saturday eve. Audience
limited on account Rebekah entertainment. Wednesday morning again addressed our citizens
on same subject. Attentively listened to and remarks appreciated.

The steamer Favorite had an unfortunate accident last Friday night. She was found next
morning to have filled with water and sunk, the stern going down first, while the bow would
have floated had it not been for the weight on the stern holding her down. Two theories are
advanced as to the cause. One, that the gunwale caught on a low pile which, when the tide
went down, allowed her to fill with water. The other, that the sea cock was accidentally left
open. She was raised, overhauled and ready for running again by Tuesday.   + [red ck mark]

Eastern bacon, picnic hams, Emporium.; Cylinder churns, all sizes. New line of peavies,
saws, shovels. not q.

E. Lewin came down from Myrtle Point Wednesday.   +       /   Mrs. Franz Thompsen,
Fishtrap, shopping town Thursday.    /    Mrs. H Clemmens, lower river, passenger on
Wednesday train for bay.   [<cp]

C A Gage has gone to Beaver Hill to keep time for his father in his logging camp for a short
time. [<cp]

David F. Fox, Internal Revenue Inspector for this district, was in town this week. He left on
Wednesday’s train. + [cp]    / Dr. Strange came down from Myrtle Point Saturday eve to
attend the Spinster’s Convention, and spent Sunday with his family.

"Josh’s [print] Place" displays a brand new sign this week. This work was executed by Harry
Backensto and it speaks well for his artistic ability. [Another item lists Josh’s Place, Geo O
Leach, Prop; did Leach run this and the Clyde at same time, or was that misprint a while
back?]

Lyons mill loading schnr Jennie Wand [as typed] at bay, will take on 250,000 feet lumber.
not q.

The train will leave Myrtle Point next Sunday at 9 AM and this place at 10 AM for the
baseball game at Marshfield.

Wm Doak and E A Hadsall, demo nominee county surveyor, paid Marshfield a visit on
Thursday train last week, returning Friday.    [<cp]

Mrs. John Curren and daughter Jennie, who have been visiting relatives in Kansas, returned
home Wednesday evening. They came in via Roseburg.   +

Mandalay arrived in river Thursday last week, 48 hours from San Francisco; took 150 tons
coal from Riverton mines and put to sea.     [cp?]

Hawkins store will not change hands as contemplated but former management found at old
stand ready to accommodate and serve many friends and customers.

Will Nefzger, who pitched for local team last season, returned Coquille this week. Many
friends and lovers of the national sport are highly pleased to learn of return, for “Neff” is not
only an all-around good fellow but a baseball player of the A No. 1 quality.

A number of members Evening Tide Circle, Woman of Woodcraft, on Wednesday train for
Marshfield to attend funeral Mrs. Alice Grimes. Mrs. Viola Sugg, Mrs. D E Dean, Mrs. Wm
Rose, Mrs. Chas Watson, Mrs. Fred Linegar and Mrs. Ed Gallier. [cp]
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Coq B 319 May 23, 1902


Landlord Tupper Hotel Coquille has laid in big stock of Schlitz, made Milwaukee famous.     /
G M Short, Myrtle Point, paid visit Thursday.     /
W W Wheeler erecting new barn across the river; Thos Heaton contractor.

R D Sanford upper river visit this week; went up Wednesday, back Thursday.

J H James and J H Sackett busily engaged in tearing down the old mill building at the boat
landing.

Central Meat Market arrangements with Dean’s delivery, customers can order their meats
from driver and have them delivered same day; delivering free of charge.

There will be a Children’s day exercise at the M.E. Church, south next Sunday evening May
25th. An elaborate program has been prepared for the occasion and all are cordially invited to
attend. +

Johnson Bros, proprietors of the Coquille Soda Works, have their plant running full blast
these days. They are turning out a large quantity of soft drinks and the quality of their goods
cannot be excelled anywhere. They are figuring on a new and larger building as their present
plant is to [print] small for the output. This is a strictly home industry, conducted by home
boys, and that the public appreciates the same is easily proven, as can be seen by their liberal
patronage. +

Should Auld Acquaintance be Forgot? Not Much! Neither should you forget that I have
opened a hardware store in Coquille and am prepared to supply your wants in this line at
bottom prices.
    Will also do plumbing and tinning.
    Mail orders solicited and will receive prompt attention.
    H.S. Kribs, Front Street, Coquille. +
[Back page says May 16, 1902, really May 23.]

(Sun). Sawmill men of Coos Bay have formed union.   <cp]   /      Umpqua life-saving crew
trip this port last week in surf boat. Captain Berman went out of Umpqua and rendered
assistance to schnr Lillie in getting off shore, where she becalmed.    /    A B Collver, well-
known in Coos county, died on the 7th inst. at Independence, Oregon from a stroke of
paralysis. Mr. Collver was a prominent character in the early history of Coos county. He
located on South Coos river in 1857, and engaged extensively in fruit raising and late
established the Collver dryer. He was about 82 years of age. Besides a widow, two daughter
and six sons survive him – Henrietta, Ansel M., W. A., John T., A. H., T. M., of Coos county;
Orace [print] G, of Culver, Oregon; Mrs. I J Powell, Wasco county, Andrew F. Yaquina Life-
saving station. +

Real estate transfers. J W Krewson and wife to L P Maury bond for lots 1, 2 ,3 and 4 block
22 Elliott’s addition to Coquille $385.25 [April 10, April 21 1902.]
    J B Fox and wife to Cynthia A Sherwood lots 5, 6, 7, 8, block 18 less 25 feet off
west end lot 5 Elliott addition to Coquille $500. W R Panter and wife to Verna Sanderson lot
7 block 4 Coquille $600.

May 23, 1902

     Last evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. W S Holcomb pronounced the words
that made Chas Self and Miss Martha Root man and wife. The affair was witnessed by the
immediate relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends.
     The bride was attired in a suit of grey, trimmed with white satin, chiffon and applique.
The groom wore the conventional suit of black.
     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U Root of this city and is one of Coquille’s
fairest daughters.
     The groom is the son of G B Self and is a highly respected and promising young man.
     The Bulletin joins the many friends of the contracting parties in wishing them a long,
happy and prosperous voyage through life.   +
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Coq B 320 June 6, 1903

A bill for removal of Battleship Maine from Havana harbor now pending US Senate, would
carry appropriation $1,000,000. not q.

Real estate transfers. Pacific Woodenware & Cooperage Co to Charles F Doe $15 per
acre.m[ lists description but is not intelligible as to size or loc.]

Dentist Dr. J C Snook, DDS will be at Bandon Monday May 10 for a few days.   /
Dr. Nancy N White, Physician and Surgeon, Coquille Oregon. Office over bank; office hours
10-12 am, 2-4 pm.

(News). Gasoline boat Copper Queen, with Rogue River in tow, left bay Friday for Rogue
river. Telephone message received Saturday afternoon stated had arrived safely at
destination. not q.
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Coq B 321-8 June 6, 1902

     Wm. Abernathy, of Dora, Coos county, who is in Portland on business, considers himself
the oldest living Oregon pioneer, and in accordance with the custom, expects to head the
procession of Oregon pioneers at the celebration June 18.
     "I came here with my parents in 1840,” said Mr. Abernathy, “and that was two years
before the first immigrant train arrived overland. Our family left Illinois in 1839, traveling by
dead-ax wagon and canal-boat to New York. We left New York City in October, 1839, on a
full-rigged clipper ship and rounded cape horn, after stopping a couple of days at Rio Janeiro
for provisions. On the Pacific side we stopped at Valparaiso. Then our ship took a westerly
course and we dropped anchor at Honolulu, where some of our passengers disembarked.
     "There was no San Francisco then, so our ship headed for the mouth of the Columbia
River. We arrived at Vancouver in June, 1840, and I thought it was the prettiest place I ever
saw. It think so yet.
     "Our family finally settled down near Oregon City, and my father helped build the first
sawmill erected in Oregon. The old house in which we lived still stands. It was built of sawn
lumber and is in good preservation yet."
     Mr. Abernathy, now a well-preserved man of over 70, is running a farm near Dora,
adjacent to Coos bay. He, like the rest of the people over there, feels the necessity of closer
connection with Portland, and to that end will confer with parties in this city as to the
practicability of constructing an electric road from Empire City to Roseburg.
     "This road would pay big interest on its cost, from the time of its completion," he said,
"and there is no good reason why capital cannot be interested in the project. Coos County
now has to do all its business with San Francisco, although we naturally prefer to deal with
Portland. San Francisco people have no interest in us farther than to obtain the product of our
lumber mills, fruit farms and dairies, and to sell us merchandise in return. If Spreckles, the
sugar king, so desired, he could easily give us an outlet to Roseburg by the completion of his
railroad from Myrtle Point, but such is evidently not his intention, so Coos county’s interests
continue to languish.
     "The total output of lumber, dairy products and fruit shipped from Coos Bay Annually
would startle Portland people if the correct figures could be obtained, and Portland should get
larger proportion of this, if we had railroad connection with Roseburg. What I want to do is
to find the cost of constructing and equipping an electric line, and we will then see what Coos
county can do toward assisting outside capital in the enterprise. We have ample water power
going to waste along the Coquille river, so the cost of maintenance will be light after the road
is once put into operation. Such a road would open up a country rich in varied resources, and
add vastly to our population and wealth, as to the dividends of the stockholders." [ M. Doesn’t
say from what paper taken, or who interviewed].   + [cp]   [also in CZ divided]

Oregon City, May 27. -- T W Clark, president and manager of the Bandon Woolen Mils,
returned today from Chicago. While in the east he made a contract involving about $150,000
which will keep his mill in operation day and night until July 1, 1903. The mill employs 70
people.   + [M. Headline makes it clear referring to Bandon mill.]

(News). Very neat suits for Marshfield team received on Arcata. Ordered through agency H
J Milner. /   Geo Wulff gasoline boat launched from Holland bros shop Saturday eve, built
for outside fishing [(more), halibut, other seafish.]     /    The wharf for cold storage plant
completed, some lumber to be used in construction building on the ground. Contract for
building has been let, work commence tomorrow. A creamery will be run in connection.
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     That New Coos Bay Road. The Grand Central Railroad Company, recently incorporated
Portland to build line Coos Bay - Salt Lake City, J Thorburn Ross of Title Guaranty and Trust
Co, president, have started 6 engineers with crew of 21 men and full field outfit for Coos Bay
with instructions to begin survey for rr from bay eastward. Another survey party field at
Roseburg to work toward coast. Others to eastward later. Plans contemplate reconnoisance
[print] of county so report be made by August 14. On that report expected further definite
orders. not q.
     So great is the confidence in the serious intent and substantial backing of this railroad
move that the Empire Construction Company, which is presumed to have close relation, will
in a few weeks send a large force of workmen, with pile-drivers, scrapers, and other necessary
apparatus, to build a large dock and make other preparations for the active work of railroad
construction. The company is particularly desirous of getting before the public that this does
not necessarily mean that the railroad will positively be built immediately. It merely goes to
show that the construction company is willing to put some money into preparations, so as to
be on the ground and ready for business when the proper time shall come.   ...The construction
company is willing to take the chances [tt money be lost if line is dropped] for the possible
advantages it may thus get.
     L. D. Kinney is the chief engineer of the Great Central Railroad Company, and he is
authority for the foregoing statements. Since February 4 he says he has been in Oregon, much
of the time in Portland, and he is quite proud of the rapidity and secrecy with the work has
been conducted up to this time.
     "I cannot say who the principals are in this railroad enterprise," said he last night; "but I
can say that my own private opinion is that they have taken hold in such a way that they can’t
let go. I am confident, too, that they are men who will not be broken by spending what some
of us would regard as a fortune to get accurate preliminary information.
     “It is also my conviction that this project means a road to Portland as well as one to Coos
Bay. It is certainly supported by powerful eastern railroad interests, and I surmise that they
have special reasons for desiring to get in to that field."   +
     Mr. Kinney says Oregon 50 years behind times in industrial development. From his exam
of Coos Bay country he knows it rich region, one that will pay working. Mr. Kinney does not
expect to remain in charge construction stage; has to do with preliminary work, much of
which has been done. notq.   [cp]

Election results. [would this be general election? Sounds like it; I thought primary, but
doesn’t say demo or repub.]

F Long & Sons selling out harness and bicycle stock at cost. Owing to sickness in family,
change of climate must be made, and everything in immense stock will be sold. 25 sets
harness, saddles, collars, horse blankets, saddle blankets, riding bridles, whips, lines; bicycles,
bicycle fixtures, sporting goods, trunks, valises. not q..

W S Perry has purchased the "Little Wonder" from M/M J W Nosler. Mr. Perry old resident
this section and will undoubtedly meet with success, as he is an affable and accommodating
gentleman. not q.

Moonlight excursion, Saturday eve June 14, steamer Reta, free ride from Coquille to Rob S
Tyrell’s. Entertainment consisting of Stauff’s orchestra, recitations, songs, mandolin and
guitar solos. Refreshments will be served. Admission including refreshment 25 cents.
Proceeds to be applied to minister’s salary. ][doesn’t say which one. M]   [red ck mark]

4th of July meeting, E G D Holden called to preside, B E Nosler secy. Committee appointed J
P Tupper, John Curren, J J Stanley, V R Wilson, Geo O Leach. not q.

Alluvial soil that rains have prevented planting will do well with cucumbers. June proper
time and I have seed in bulk at Lyons store by last of this week. R C Lyons not q.
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Coq B 330 June 6, 1902

Last Sunday Clarence Fish was on his way to Eden valley and going over the trail his horse
broke through a small polebridge, the horse falling in a small narrow creek, Clarence falling
under it. This occurred about half past nine in the morning. He had to shoot the horse with a
pistol to keep it from killing him and could not get out from under it but lay in the water from
that time until about 5 o’clock when he was discovered by Walter Drane who was on his way
to Bridge and it took him a good two hours to extricate the boy who was nearly frozen to
death. This was a narrow escape as it was a streak of luck that any one came over the trail as
sometimes it is weeks before anyone comes or goes. He is all right, only a little bruised. He
is a son of J G Fish the Bancroft creamery man.   +

When Tommy goes to school it takes
Mamma and Kate and me
To start him off, because he makes
Quite work enough for three.
Katie must find his coat and cap;
I try to hear his rule
It’s always an exciting time
When Tommy goes to school.
Mamma must cut his sandwiches,
And lay in quite a stock;
While Katie warms his rubbers well
And I must watch the clock.
He eats his breakfast first of all,
While ours is getting cool,
It’s always an exciting time
When Tommy goes to school.
Next Katie brings his handkerchief
I tell him he’ll be late,
mamma then kisses him good-bye,
Just as it’s half past eight,
And Katie buttons up his coat,
Says: "He’s naebody’s fool!"
It’s always an exciting time
When Tommy goes to school. +
[M. no credit line].

Lost. A telescope basket containing babys long dresses and clothings unlaundried [as typed],
and a few other articles. Finder please return to Captain McCloskey or to Norway creamery.
Suitable reward. +

[Still ads for the bay mare lost.]

A full line of the latest novels at Josh’s Place.     /    Fresh fruits at Josh’s Place.    /
Mrs. Sugg has just received a new stock of taffeta ribbons.   +

Jacob Fisher, Beaver Hill, visiting town Tuesday.   [<cp]    /
Wool wanted at M H Hersey’s. Also all kinds of vegetables.

Mrs. Elwood Carey, upper river, shopping town Wednesday.     /
John Curren Marshfield business trip this week in interest of packing co.

Monday night – too much politics Tuesday morning – Judge Holden – $5 and costs. “Nough
sed.” [M apparently means any who drink will appear before judge.]

T M Dimmick over from bay Wednesday train business, return eve.   [<cp]    /
Mrs. Alfred Johnson Sr. to Portland Tuesday to attend Eastern Star next Monday.

The Coquille Packing company’s shop was neatly decorated on last Sunday in honor of the
visiting ball teams. Rube is not only a first-class cutter but also a good decorator.   +

Josh’s Place this week received 350 volumes latest books by standard authors. New venture
for "Josh" and will undoubtedly be met with favor by patrons.

Mathison Scott, staying with Green Self above town, afforded Bulletin reporter pleasant
interview Tuesday. Mr. S late arrive from Missouri and favorably impressed with our
country.
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Coq B 331 June 6, 1902


Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wilson went to bridge Wednesday to help celebrate Mrs. W.’s birthday
which occurred yesterday. Her brothers Claude and Fred also have a birthday in the near
future in this month, so the affair was a joint celebration. It goes without saying that the
occasion was an enjoyable one for the participants. +

Captain Geo Leneve’s shipyard across the river has been doing a rushing business of late.
The Antelope is on the beach for much needed repairs. The Maria is also undergoing a
general overhauling and will soon be ready for service. The Reta also occupied a place on the
"ways" having come into contact with a snag on the upper river. Her damage did not amount
to much and she resumed her regular run on Monday. The Favorite was last visitor at the
"yards" having lost her shoe. She was temporarily repaired for a few trips and on Thursday
evening she was again beached and repairs of a permanent nature were made. George says
that his ways are in good shape and that his accommodations are unlimited and "to bring on
your ships."   +   [red ck mark]

New line of galoon [print] and velvet appliques at Mrs. Sugg’s.

Mrs. Frank Morse left Tuesday for Saginaw, in this state, for a visit to relatives and friends. +
/
If you have butter to sell, Linegar & Medley will take it on contract if delivered without salt
and unworked.   +

Jack Fox and wife arrived here from Waldo, Josephine co, last Monday; intend to purchase
property and make this future home.    /
Wm Weaver, engineer and electrician for Morse, at his plant above town, left Wednesday for
Pennsylvania, where will probably make future home.

Logger Buckley shipped his first train load of logs to the bay Monday. Has everything good
running order and will have prosperous season.    [cp]

Schnr Faulk arrived at bay Tuesday and will load lumber from Johnson’s mill. Schooner
Jessie Minard sailed from bay Wednesday with full cargo from same mill.

IOOF elected officers: Geo Leach, NG, MH Hersey, V G, J S Lawrence, sec; L H Hazard,
treasurer.

Frank Laise and John Coke came over from bay Wednesday train and took afternoon boat
lower river. Trip in interest rr co.    [cp]

Owing to Mrs. Long’s sickness, Mr. F. Long, of the firm of F. Long & Son, of this city, has
decided to try a change of climate..   .+

Coquille Lodge AOUW elected following officers: M O Hawkins, W H Mansell, J M Walker,
Geo F Henninger, F A White, James McGuffin, G A Westgate, Ole Lund.

Dr. F M White, recently located Myrtle Point, down Tuesday to visit parents this place and
meet his classmate, Dr. Adams, McMinnville; Dr. White reports prospects in new location
flattering.    / Dr. Culin on Wednesday train Marshfield, will take stage up coast Gardiner, on
way to Portland Masonic Grand Lodge. He will also take short holiday, to which entitled, not
having had one in 8 years. Expects to be gone 10 days or 2 weeks. [<cp]

Dr. Adams, McMinnville, class mate of Drs. F M and Nancy N White this place, in
Marshfield looking location. Came over Tuesday for visit classmates, has decided to take
next Alliance Portland, not finding location this county has about decided to locate at
Silverton, Oregon. not q.

At Coquille, the 2nd league game, Bandon vs Marshfield Bandon 6 - M.4 [played last
Sunday]. Marshfield vs Coquille next Sunday at Coquille. [Also complete schedule for
season.]

Allen Sengstacken, Marshfield, town Friday.     /    Martin Wallace, the commercial man,
doing our merchants last week.    /     W W Deyoe, Myrtle Point merchant, town Saturday.     /

John Hamblock, the prominent farmer of Parkersburg, doing business town Saturday.    /
T B Holland and Wm Eickworth, Marshfield, town latter part last week. / Mrs. L W Deyoe
visited several days in town last week with Mrs. M O Hawkins.

F M Stewart took steamer Alliance from Marshfield to San Francisco business connected with
marble granite weeks expects to be gone 2 - 3 weeks.

M/M Chas Noble, M/M Rube Brainard, Marshfield, through town Friday enroute Roseburg
business before U S Land Office.
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Coq B 332 June 6, 1902


John F Hall, well known attorney Marshfield, returned on last Alliance from Portland after 3
week absence, including visit Odd Fellow grand lodge Yaquina.

S E Johnson, Myrtle Point merchant, shipped 1500 pounds of butter on Wednesday train last
week for San Francisco via Marshfield. Mr. J as far as Marshfield to look after shipment.
[cp]

(MPE). James T Wilde and wife, Kansas, arrived last week visit with the former’s bro. W T
Wilde.    /   Ed Sherwood, formerly of this place, now stock business Klamath county, in this
vicinity buying cattle.

Next Sunday, June 1st, will be forty-three years since the first settlers came to this part of the
county. The families coming at that time were the Hermans [print], Schroeders, Volkmars
and others. They were the first settlers between the South Fork and Arago.     +

M R Lee, Bandon, has purchased merchandise business J W Leneve. Mr. Lee formerly at
this place and well known to people as honorable, courteous gentleman and more than
ordinary business ability. J H Roberts will have charge of the business.

Married. At parsonage ME church, S May 30, Mr. A J Hislop, Bandon, Mrs. Carrie Webster,
Multnomah county. Rev. H C Allen officiating. Mr. Hislop is employed in the Bandon
Woolen Mill and is an excellent gentleman. The bride made a very favorable impression on
those present at marriage. We wish them prosperous voyage through life. not q.

(Mail). Over 1400 pounds butter made at Coos Bay creamery Friday greater run than any day
last year.     /    Mrs. D L Rood has accepted position at $100 a month in a school at Douglas
Island, Alaska, where Mr. Rood employed, and will go north in August.

(Sun). The new boilers, which will supply the increased desired amount of steam at the
Beaver hill mine, have been placed in position and ready for use. [cp]

(Sun). Superintendent Hennessy has discovered a new 5-foot vein of coal and is opening up
the same. The vein lies about 40 feet below the old Flanagan mine. The old mine bunkers
have been repaired and a new roof put on and will be used to hold the coal from the new
prospect.   The new mine is so favorably located to the company’s property that the expense
of development and hauling the output will be very small. Two men worked in this Monday,
getting out 5 tons of clear coal.   + [cp]

(Sun). G Lyman Mondy, division engineer for Empire Construction Co, and 12 men arrived
here yesterday from Portland on Alliance, and upon arrival of Major Sears, consulting
engineer, who expected today overland will begin work of preliminary surveys for Coos Bay
Salt Lake rr. [should be cp]

Memorial day was generally observed in this place last Friday. Public school closed and
exercises were held at Masonic hall. The following program was rentered [as typed] after
which a procession visited the two cemeteries adjacent to town and heaped a great profusion
of flowers upon the graves of departed veterans, relatives and friends.
     "America," choir; Prayer, Rev. Dahuff; Recitation, Leta Barrows; Recitation, Ione
Hanscom; Recitation, Zettie Haskins; Recitation, May Lydick; Song, choir; Drill 11 little girls
14 little boys; Song 5 Little boys and 12 little girls; Address, Rev. Dahuff; Song, Choir.

$350 buys a house and two lots in Coquille. Three rooms, neatly furnished. Young fruit
trees. Inquire at this office.

[June 6, 1902 supplement. List of all officers and runners-up in election, city, county, state,
etc.] [M. this item actually in originals Coq B 361-6, out of order.]
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