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Gap.

June 20, 1902

Facts of the Boer War.

P.O. Tribune. Residence Co assessor A J Marsh, Elk river, about 4 miles from Port Orford,
totally destroyed by fire last week, together with contents, except a trunk and other small
articles. Defective stovepipe. [More to article].
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Coq B 333-6 June 20, 1902

[List of] historical dates in the Boer war.

Card of thanks during son’s last sickness and burial, J S Hayes and family not q at all. /
Mr. Cal Slagle and Miss Kittie Johnson went to Marshfield on Wednesday’s train, returning
by private conveyance the same evening.   + [should be cp]

Champion mowers [for field? Or for lawn?] for sale by H S Kribs.

Town board taking hold of proposed water wks and will carry to completion soon as possible.
County Surveyor Cathcart making final surveys and relocations of reservoir site and diverting
point and ready to report tomorrow. not q.

Mrs. Shaw below Bandon, has been visiting daughter Mrs. Donald McIntosh on Coos River,
over on Wednesday train and took afternoon boat Bandon. Accompanied by Mrs. McIntosh
home with mother for short visit. not q.   [should be cp]

A report reached here Sunday and has been circulated quite freely throughout the county that
Dr. Culin had dropped dead in Portland from heart failure. The doctor arrived in this city
Sunday night, and presents quite a lively corpse. Nobody seems to know where the report
originated.

E G Summerland, been suffering from very bad jaw caused by fracture of jaw 12 years ago in
pulling tooth, left Wednesday train for Marshfield, where expects to take Arcata to San
Francisco where he will enter the German Hospital for operation. Rube has the sympathy of
his many friends. not q.     [cp]

Carl Walker is brakeman as a substitute for Marcellus Ireland who received a slight injury last
Saturday while holding a jack screw. Carl steps high, and feels that he is on the sure road to
fame as a railroad man, this being an ambition he has long cherished. He thinks this
opportunity will enable his employers to see what he can do, and that he will make a record
for himself. We wish him success.   + [cp]

It transpires that our Hon E.D.G. Holden is an old and long acquaintance of the late John Ball,
from whose papers an interesting article has been compiled for the Oregon Historical Society
by a daughter of Mr. Ball, Mrs. Kate N. B. Powers. Our mention of the article in our last
issue put Mr. Holden in communication with the descendants of his old friend, Wm Ball, a
brother of John Ball, was married to Mr. Holden’s mother’s sister; so Mr. Holden came near
being related to the prominent pioneer, John Ball.

Arrived by Alliance from Portland to Marshfield. J W Brainard, R D Fulton, Wm A
Lockwood, Miss O’Connell, Stella O’Connell, C S Micklin, H Utley, Susan Besson, Mary
Hall, E B Lane, Lou Hanson, J G Hacklman [print], A Mauritzan, [of A E Johnson & Co land
and immigration agents], A S Knap [as typed], I Anderson, P Blomgren, P Wall, B H
Frohman, M A Peters, S Peterson, J L Stratton, L W Tower, L R Tower, D C Boylin, R
Gardner, J Kelley, W F Brown, D McDonald, J D McDonald, J Enegren, A Forsell, R Forsell,
B Johnson.
Depart Alliance for San Francisco. H Thode, Mrs. H Thode, H C Thode, Miss Jvsin [print], H
C Roy, miss Maggie Anderson, Frank Kelley, A D Bane, Roy Tibbets, F Chapelon, N P
Peterson, Miss L Richards, Mrs. P M Wilbur, D Donovan, Mrs. T Holland, W Gilehs [print],
P Martendale, Jack Murray.

Card of thanks, family of J N Drane, deceased not q.

Joseph Hare has lost a meteor. Any person finding same will confer a favor by notifying him.
– Port Orford Tribune.    +

Leroy Curry and family moved up from Euchre creek last week, and occupy the blue cottage.
Mr. Curry has taken charge of the planer at the Elk River mill, a business which he has
followed for many years. –Port Orford Tribune. +
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Annual school meeting held at school house this place last Monday, D P Strang Sr elected as
director to serve one year, vice JJ Stanley, resigned, I Hacker to serve 3 year, vice B H Burns,
term expired. B H Burns nominated to succeed self, but sent positive declination. M P [as
typed; prob means M O ] Hawkins to succeed self as clerk. Directors instructed to have
school painted and grounds leveled not q.

The undersigned hereby challenge the lawyers, doctors, dentists, pill vendors and any and all
allied professions of Coquille City to play a match game of baseball on the home grounds on
July 4th, 1902, for money, chalk, marbles or jack-knives.   No mental or physical disability
nor surplus of adipose tissue will bar anyone desiring to play. Details to be arranged by
committees from each nine, and articles to be signed on or before June 25, 1902. Come out of
your holes and defend your procession. Barbers and Butchers and Allied Professions of
Coquille city. +

Geo Camman, Parkersburg, through town Tuesday on way to Marshfield, returning
Wednesday.    [red dot]   /
W W Gage has moved his logging camp from Beaver Hill to Coaledo, and is now operating
at the latter place. +   [cp]

I Hacker has bought the famous trotting horse Hood of the estate of late S H Hazard. Mr. Cal
Slagle drove him over from Marshfield Wednesday eve.

N P RR CO this week filed for record in clerk’s office, grant of land from government 61,860
acres, about 24,000 [M. may only be 2400; not sure] acres of which in Coos.     [cp]

Sincere thanks during our son’s sickness and burial from J S Hayes and family.

J W Leneve, with his mother, his wife and son Lonson, left on the last Arcata for Alameda,
where Mr. Leneve has an offer awaiting him to join Mr. C Romander in the commission
business. The many friends of these people here deeply regret their departure, but wish them
success in their new field. But this later is scarcely necessary, for they are sure to succeed
wherever they go in Mr. Leneve’s chosen occupation. If John can’t sell goods, it’s not worth
while for anyone else to try.

W A Grow, son of "Billy" Grow, of Beaver Hill, was in town Monday and gave our office a
very pleasant call. He has just completed a course in St. Mary’s college of Oakland,
California, and is very enthusiastic in his praise of the work done in that institution which is
under the management of the Christian Brothers. Mr. Grow also made a record for himself in
athletics while there, claiming the record for the Pacific Coast in pole vaulting, making a leap
of 10 feet 9 inches. He also won the hurdle race of 120 yards in 17 seconds. He was track
captain of the athletic association. + [cp]

Arago seems to have a fire fiend, the shinglemill of W H Schroeder having been burned last
Saturday night. The frequency of fires in that neighborhood and in the property of these
people and all originating without any apparent cause, unless started by some one with
incendiary purposes, seems to leave no doubt in the minds of the general public that someone
is responsible for them. It is to be hoped that the culprit may be caught and dealt with as
culprits deserve. +
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Coq B 338 June 20, 1902


Going camping? Get a tent and wagon cover from Long & Sons.   +    /
Bobby Eager and W A Grow are painting the steamer Favorite. [cp]

John Blacklock through town Thursday on way to Portland.     /
Mrs. Alfred Johnson returned from Portland via Gardiner and Marshfield, Wednesday.      /
Stanley Jenkins, Prosper, in town Thursday suffering with molar, which had extracted.

Steamer Welcome laid up few days for repairs, having run onto a snag. [red ck mark]

H S Kribs has just received a big supply of Whittier-Coburns pure paints.      /
Our foreman, E C Holland, has been having a tussle with the grip this week.    +

When Traveling Through Marshfield, stop at the Old and Reliable BLANCO HOTEL. First
class in every respect. Free bus to and from trains. No pains spared to please our guest.
Board and lodging by the day or week. May we serve you? Geo W. Ferry, Manager.
[should be cp]

Mrs. Dick Barrows visited her husband’s mother, Mrs. Barrows, at this place, the first of the
week.   +    / Miss Leta Barrows to Parkersburg Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Henry
Johnson. Charley is looking glum. + [red dot]

Mrs. Frank Morse returned Wednesday train from Marshfield from visit to relatives and
friends in the valley.   [cp] /
Mr. Kerrigan, our strawberry culturist, has been shipping some of his excellent production to
Marshfield.

Frank McCurdy, Prosper, through town Thursday on way to Nelson BC where expects to
work in quartz mills. Took Alliance to Portland.

An exciting game of baseball was played on the grounds at this place Sunday. The
Stringtown (Roy school house) nine played the Second nine of this place and won out by a
score of 13 to 11.

Mrs. Ben Lawrence over on Wednesday train, come from Portland via Drain Gardiner, for
visit with parents and other relatives. She reports Ben’s health as improving.    [cp]

Dr. and Mrs. Mingus returned from Ashland via Roseburg, passing through this place on
Monday’s train. They went to attend the marriage of Dr. Mingus’ sister which took place in
Ashland June 11th. [cp]

Ladies’ dip belts, latest thing out -- at Mrs. Sugg’s.   +    /     Latest in fancy shirts and up-to-
date neckwear. Slagle & Fordyce. +     /
Boat load of feed and flour just arrived for Linegar and Medley to wholesale and retail. +

Among the attractions for our celebration will be a cake walk by "kute kids." [4th July].

Schnr Guide loading lumber at bay from Lyons mill; will take on 200,000 feet and sail latter
part this week.   [red ck mark]

Mrs. Ida Owens, Missouri, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kronenberg of this city.     /
Thos. Devereaux, prosperous lower river rancher, business in town Sunday.     /
Homer Shepherd Bulletin office pleasant and substantial call Wednesday.

Mrs. Holt and Miss Elsie Tillman, McKinley, trading in town Wednesday.     /
Jeff Thrift in town finishing up season’s work as deputy assessor. Jeff will be the "main guy"
tt office next year.

James Walstrom, Parkersburg, Sunday in town. We want to suggest to "Jimmie" tt Bulletin
has large and elegant supply wedding stationery.     [red dot]

A case of assault was tried in our Recorder’s court Monday and the defendant contributed five
dollars to the city treasury. +

Camas Valley is preparing for a grand celebration, if we may judge form the size and color of
their poster. +

Miss Marion Hanscom, who was teacher of the primary department in our public school last
year, is spending her two months’ vacation with friends here. She has been teaching in
Berkley [as typed] the past year. +

J R Smails and J E Simmons in town this week looking up coal and oil lands. Wednesday
train for Marshfield to prospect further. not q.   [should be cp]

Business Opportunity: -- to the right party we will give exclusive sale of our product in Coos
County. Require limited advance payment for goods. Address, International Power Vehicle
Co., Drawer, G Stanford, Conn. +
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Coq B 339 June 20, 1902

Dr. Culin returned from Portland last Sunday evening via Roseburg, coming down from
Myrtle Point with Mr. T. J. Little by private conveyance. He reports the road between
Roseburg and Myrtle Point as very rough. +

Horace Curran, whose return fm SF we mentioned last week, has been at his old place at case
in Bulletin office, during indisposition or Mr. Holland, or foreman. Horace is at home in a
print shop. N f q

Henry Lorenz has let contract for neat little cottage to be built on his present residence site at
south end of Moulton Street. He has sold present house to T F Tennison who will move the
same to his lots further north the same street Henry occupying, temporarily, old Lorenz family
residence near Odd Fellows hall.

4th July committee: Sports: A J Sherwood and H S Kribs. Vocal music Mrs. Fordyce and J
Chas Baxter. Grounds, W H Mansell, J A Collier, M O Hawkins. Program, Fred Slagle, Mrs.
Linegar, Kittie Johnson. Dance, E F Fordyce, J A Lamb, Ralph Nosler, M. McDonald.
Businessmen have subscribed generously and we are assured of rousing celebration.

On last Sunday the players from Bandon handed the Marshfield boys a pouncing gold brick
and they accepted it with sportsmanlike grace. It was a case of "bearding the lion in his den"
and they certainly turned the trick to perfection. They not only "bearded" Hi's ponies, but
they also brought back the scalp and hair and about a thousand "plunks" on the side.   [score
Bandon 6, Marshfield 3] …It was nobody's game for a few innings and the Marshfield
contingent had a rosy look of confidence but when the Bandon players got their second wind
they made a spurt that would make a 13-inch gun look like a pea shooter. [List players, other
detail. Says Chas Baxter, of Coquille, umpired in usual impartial manner and gave general
satisfaction.]
Standing of clubs. Coos League. Bandon    Won 2    Lost 0    1.000 percent
                     Marshfield Won 2             2     .500 percent
                        Coquille   Won 0             2     .000 percent

Regular meet Coquille AOUW to be held hereafter 2nd and 4th Monday nights each month.
not q.

For all cucumbers four inches long and less delivered me I will pay half a cent a pound or
fifty cents per 100 pounds or twenty five cents per bushel. R C Lyons.   /
Seed potatoes at Rich's.

The first of the new issue of ten dollar buffalo bills was placed in circulation by treasury
department November 1.
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CoqB 339 June 27, 1902


Resolutions of condolence on death J N Drane, father of our esteemed neighbors, Mrs. Mattie
McGuffin and Miss Ethel Lauther. [Evening Tide Circle Women of Woodcraft. Mrs. M E
Fairman, Mrs. V M Sugg, Mrs. Annie J Robinson.]

Recorder. Steamer Mandalay in Sunday from San Francisco bringing 100 ton freight and 22
passengers.    /
Amos Hatcher's son, lad about 14 years old, killed a large bear on e day latter part last week.
Did the shooting with 22 rifle. /    Charles W Majory and family, long residents Bandon, left
by wagon last Monday. Will journey down coast but not made up minds where to go. May
stop on Elk River or Corbin City or into California.
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Coq B 340-6 June 27, 1902

Bi-county Convention YPSCW held in Myrtle Point, [list of delegates from various towns,
programme, etc. well known names.]

Departures north by Alliance June 20: [among others,] W W Whereat [as typed], J Blacklock,
Mrs. C H Fry.

The Godfrey high-class specialty show gave entertainments two nights in this place last week,
and made many friends. Prof. Godfrey is an artist of rare ability in aerial feats, trapeze,
horizontal bar tumbling and contortions, and is a comedian of much ability, and with their
many dainty specialties, furnishes [print] a rare, pleasing, and highly moral entertainment. It
is good from first to last of the program, and little Zelma's cute and charming acts are alone
worth the price of admission. --Kelseyville Sun.   +

Real estate transfer. Jane A Chadwick to Frank Boutin Jr $21,140; Sol Hirsch & wife to
Frank Boutin $21, 140; Sol Hirsch I N Fleischner Marcus Fleischner trustee under will Louis
Fleishchner dec'd to Frank Boutin $23,782; Fanny A Hazard L H Hazard and wife to F Boutin
Jr. und [as typed] 1-24 sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 18 t 27 r 13 sec [and much other legalize] $7927. H
Wollenberg admnr estate S Marks & C to Frank Boutin Jr. $21,140.   [cp]

     Again the heavy hand of death has been felt in our community, this time taking from our
midst an old, well known and respected pioneer in the person of Mrs. Priscilla Perry, the
beloved wife of V N Perry.
     Mrs. Perry went to bed last Wednesday evening in her usual health, which has not been,
however, the best -- she having been an invalid for several years. She had been suffering, at
intervals from asthma and on this night awakened Mr. Perry shortly after midnight saying that
she could scarcely breathe. Mr. Perry gave her the remedies which she had been using and
called for assistance. Seeing that their efforts to relieve the sufferer were of no avail, Mr.
Perry started for a physician. Pausing at the door for an instant to look back, he saw that she
was past all help, as she was then expiring.
     The deceased was born near Champlain, New York, October 15, 1845; was 56 years, 8
months, and 11 days of age. Maiden name Dame -- Daughter of John Dame. She and Mr.
Perry married at Norway this county August 21, 1870. Leaves a husband, 2 sisters: Mrs.
Adam Pershbaker, Prosper and Mrs. Christre [print] Carrothers of Oakland, California;
brother, Joseph Dame, Ashland; 4 daughters, all residents of this county: Mrs. Myrtle Howell,
this place, Mrs. Maud Sund, Mrs. Bertha Wyant, Mrs. Grace Koontz, all Bandon. Mrs.
Koontz left last Monday for Brownsville, Oregon, to visit acquaintances, and will not be able
to return for the funeral. Funeral to be today 2 PM Norway cemetery. Steamer Echo will
leave Coquille about 12:30 for those desiring to attend. [part is +. Last is n q at all.]

Wall's sawmill on Matheny creek, two miles above Myrtle Point caught fire on the border in
front of the furnace last Tuesday noon while the men where all at dinner, and had gained such
headway before it was discovered that the entire mill and contents, with a considerable
amount of lumber near it was destroyed before the flames could be checked. There was no
insurance. This comes as quite a heavy loss, as the owners had just completed extensive
improvements and additions to the plant. They will sustain their reputation for perseverance
and rebuild at once. +
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Coq B 347 June 27, 1902
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ME S. SS spent day last Sunday with Riverton SS in old fashioned picnic gathering. About
60 availed of the opportunity; report enjoyable time. Steamer Reta made special run for
occasion. n q at all.

Mrs. Ed Rackleff, Dairyville, through town yesterday on way to Myrtle Point to visit parents
and other relatives. nq.

Head. Coquille Conquers the Conquerors. Sub Head. A great Throng on a Great Day
Witness a Great Game at the City by the sea. Sub Head. Invincible Bandonians Meet Their
Defeat. Coquille 6, Bandon 3. [long article]. Also, Coos County League.
Won    Lost    Percent
            Marshfield       2    2    .500
            Coquille           1    2    .333
            Bandon          2    1    .666

Coquille City wants Jimmie Shea, whose good stick work and fielding with Petaluma has
been an important factor in that team's success. Through the Bulletin's representative
Manager Bobby Egar has made the Celtic twirler a tempting offer and is very liable to land
him. San Francisco Bulletin. [M note, is this Petaluma manager? Because another entry says
Culin is manager.]

Manager Curren and his black cat, the mascot, were all smiles. John says that everything is
coming his way now and that all is safe for the future. His ponies are in great trim and with
the aid of his new mascot the manager feels that Coquille is a sure winner. Well here's to you
anyway, John!

Dr. Culin has ordered an electric motor for his X ray machine. He has ordered through Mr.
Morse, whose plant will furnish him the power.

J S Lyons started for Portland on Wednesday of last week, driving their own team as far as
Roseburg. They returned on Tuesday of this week.

Fred Linegar, R H Mast, M McDonald to Myrtle Point to talk over organizing K of P lodge tt
place.   /
Geo. W. Ferry and Grant Eggers came over on last Friday train to make final arrangements
for baseball game Marshfield- Coquille at tt place July 4th.    [cp]

Chas Felter has opened up a chop house and bakery next door to Carl Nelson's meat Market,
Bandon. First-class meals at all hours.

Mr. I H Heisner and daughter, Marshfield, over in Mr. Heisner's private rig last Sat taking
M/M D. R. Toy, MP, home via this place. Mrs. Toy had just arrived from San Francisco
where had been in hospital several weeks. Seems much improved in health and on safe and
rapid road to recovery.

Mrs. Walch, of Front Street restaurant, has withdrawn from tt business and took last Alliance
for Portland, future home. / Gene Nosler took last Arcata for San Francisco on way to San
Diego. To reside with his brother Is.   /
Mrs. Leta Barrows, adopted daughter Mrs. S B Barrows, this place, took steamer Alliance,
with her father Mr. Chas S True, for 3 month visit to San Francisco. The young knight of the
scissors is sad. Cheer up, young man, three months will soon roll around. [Last 2 sent only,
are +].

Steamer Dispatch on beach across river opposite town taking new coat of paint, general
overhaul.           [red ck mark] /
Mrs. Flo Johnson (nee Boyrie) Marshfield, over Wednesday's train to visit her parents this
place.   [cp]

A J Radabaugh, Norway, in town Wednesday, suffering from bad foot having it trampled on
by colt fighting flies.

Boat load of feed and flour just arrived for Linegar and Medley to wholesale and retail.      /
H S Kribs, Whittier-Coburns pure paints.

Alex Stauff, Arago rancher, business town Saturday.       /
Captain O Reed, Norway, greeting old acquaintances town Saturday.      /

Z. T. Siglin, of the Isthmus, was transacting business at the court house Monday. +     [cp] /
Alex Urquhart, of Coaledo, was in attendance at the Sheriff's sale made at the court house
Monday.    +   [cp]
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Coq B 348-50 June 27, 1902

Sked baseball games.

Your lunch the Fourth. When you go to make up your lunch for the 4th remember we have
on hands [print] Deviled Ham. Boneless Herring. Armour's Lunch Tongue. Van Camp's
Pork and Beans. Lyons Store. [+ except punctuation].

The Dictionary says that an Emporium is "a commercial center, a center of supply." WE'RE
IT. If you don't see what you want, ask for it. We keep it. Of course we do, for we keep
everything. The Emporium   Leneve Building, Front Street. Z C Strang, Prop. (Successor to
C. M. Skeels.) [M: Parens are in print].

Kribs, hardware.

Frank Norton, Marshfield, passenger on Wednesday train, going up as far as Fred Schroeders
on business.     [Cp]

Robert S Tyrell, prop. Mountain Springs and Willow Dale creameries in town Saturday…
Mr. Tyrell is a gentleman and a scholar and a good judge of printing. [M note, he apparently
bought some].
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Coq B 351 June 27, 1902


If you want to join the procession order one of those swell up-to-date suits. Slagle & Fordyce.
+

Bulletin is official paper Coos county and Coquille City.

The Bulletin will be "puttin on airs" in a short time. We are now owners of the ground
whereon we stand and have let the contract for a twenty foot addition to the rear of our
present building. By the middle of next month, we expect to have room in which to "turn
around." +

B F Ross and Wife, Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Harris over from Marshfield on Friday train and
took afternoon boat Bandon for few days outing. Mrs. Harris is niece of Mr. Ross from
Nebraska on visit to this county. [should be cp]

Mrs. Anderson, whose husband is master of schooner Joseph Ross, over on last Friday train
and took afternoon boat Bandon on short visit with her parents, Rev and Mrs. Sanderlin.   [cp]
/
Tables of Hotel Coquille nicely decorated Sunday eve for Coquille baseball team in honor of
their victory over Bandon team; Besides decorations were substantial eatables to which the
boys did ample justice.

The Fourth of July celebration in Marshfield is under the management of the minstrel
company -- one of the features being their stupendous street parade which was given at this
place. It goes without saying that an affair of this kind managed by this company will be a
grand success. +

J. E. Quick, Lampa Creek, Sunday in town.       /
[cp>]   C F McCullom, Empire, over on Wednesday train business at court house; Hon Sol J
McClosky, Norway merchant, business town Friday last week.

J H Timon business town Friday and remembered Bulletin in a substantial manner.      /
Geo Robison, Arago, investigated mysteries of 2nd degree Odd Fellow, Coquille, Saturday
night.

No celebration 4th Coquille this year; too many outside districts to celebrate. No public
program is wish of businessmen.

[Cut of extremely fat man]. Aaron Wilson and wife returned on Thursday of last week from
an extended visit with Mrs. Wilson's parents at Bridge. Mr. Wilson's health was much
improved by his stay in the country and his healthy, robust appearance since his return is very
remarkable. He has been busy this week handing out his choicest smiles to the ladies over the
counter at Lyon's store. +

(MPE). Misses Annie Bogue and Tella Dickson, both formerly this place, graduated at
Ashland State Normal School. / J R Benson has purchased the corner lot on which the bank is
located, $1000. Mr. Benson will put up fine brick building on the property. /   Chas Carl will
go to Washington to enter employ U S Geological Survey.

(MPE). W J Holmes, who has been mining for coal in the Sixes country for sometime [print]
has taken his machinery down and will have it to this place for shipment to California where
he will bore for oil. Mr. Holmes says there is coal in the Sixes country, but the lack of
transportation and cheapness of coal make the operation of the mine impractical.

Dr. Culin, of Coquille, dropped dead at Portland this week. --Bandon Recorder.
     We would expect a man dead as long as the doctor was suppose to have been when the
above was published, to be cold -- in fact death is often spoken of as cold. But this corpse
was not only warm, but hot, exceedingly hot, when he read this account of his untimely
demise. We would advise Brother Stitt to keep shy of the doctor for a good long while.
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Coq B 352-6 July 4, 1902

Death Henry Heaton Luse, Coos pioneer of 1856, died at his home San Francisco June 20,
1902, aged 92 years, 3 month, 7 days. [ Lengthy obit.]
...He came to Coos Bay in the spring of 1856 and with R. M. Moore built a sawmill at
Empire City, where he made his home until 1870, when he moved to San Francisco at which
place he resided until his death... W. A. Luse [and several others, all girls] survive him. [More
if needed.]

Mrs. Alex Stauff, Arago, trading in town last week.

D L Watson over on Thursday train legal business court house.   [<cp]

Frank Boutan [print] Jr., who recently purchased Chadwick timber tract this county, in town
this week with W F Brown, his head cruiser, looking up timber in this section.   <cp]

C W Paterson, Mrs. Lando and Mrs. Heisner, Marshfield, down from Myrtle Point Saturday
last week and took private conveyance with L H Heisner for home on Saturday. On return
from district convention of Woodmen, and Women of Woodcraft.

Lyons’ new engine, purchased for their sawmill at this place, by Stewart Lyons while in
Portland last week, came down to Marshfield on last Alliance and was reshipped to this place
on Thursday's train last week. This is a splendid piece of machinery, being of 125 horse
power and will add about 10,000 feet per day to the present capacity of the mill, and will be
placed in position at once. +   [cp]

Use of automobile in Europe last year resulted in demand for 30,000 additional fur coats for
devotes [as typed] to the self-propelled vehicle and this increased demand for furs all over
world 10 - 30 %. nq.

[Lists all] the winners in election, republican majority, state office: Supreme Judge, Secy
State, State Treasurer, Supt public instruct, Atty General, St. Printer, Congressman, 1st District
Thomas Tongue, 2nd District J N Williamson. [M. A H Black not mentioned as candidate, but
these may not be the right figures for that district.]

Letter to editor suggestions to city council. Suggested put in 4" main from town to present
water works. Connecting pipes ready and laid out to hitch on. Would supply town with good,
pure water for domestic purposes for next 25 years and with force of water in an iron pipe
could extinguish any ordinary fire. 2nd. If more fire protection, lay inch pipe from Rink creek
to some good reservoir and once full would take little to keep. 3rd. Hitch main and reservoir
to business district and have the 2 systems separate.   nfq
     ...If we had all the water in Rink creek, I would never think of abandoning our present
good, pure water that has already cost us more than $5,000.
     Besides, if you run the water from Rink creek onto the mountain in a reservoir large
enough for all purposes my opinion is it would be far worse to drink than river water, and
twice as nasty.    +   [M note, evidently the reason for maintaining 2 separate systems. One
for fire, one for drinking.]

City council proceedings. Expense. Frank Morse lights $20.50. Sam McAdams,
blacksmithing $1. Lee Goodman, salary Marshall $50.40. R S Knowlton, salary treasurer
$36.25. W C Chase salary recorder $36.25.
      Treasurer ordered to deliver to G W White, purchaser tt portion of bonds heretofore issued
for water works in sum of $6000. Lee Goodman appointed Marshall.
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Coq B 357 July 4, 1902

City council.
Dr. Culin appointed health officer.     /     L Harlocker and J J Stanley appointed as committee
to negotiate for water system.       / Appointment of T F Tennisson as nightwatchman, without
salary except sums subscribed by citizens. / Liquor license to J P Tupper. [M note. These
items and those on foregoing page are representative, not complete list, and seem to have
taken place during the month of June, but not all the same meeting.].

Alex Campbell, Alex McKay and Alton Sengstacken, Marshfield, Monday train this place,
returning same day.   [<cp]

W J Moon, insurance agent, Roseburg.

Miss Ray Collier and sister Shane from Portland on last Alliance, Miss J C Holand, our
foreman, to California month’s outing of recuperation; health been very poor for some time
past.   Horace Curran “chief” in his absence [as typed]   . nq

T J Thrift, co. assessor-elect, has sold his residence in Bandon to W L Hayter, occupying
Knowlton house until can build on his lots in northeast part of town.

Miss Bertie Felter, Bandon, on last Alliance from Portland where been visit several months.
Brother Charles, Bandon restaurant keeper, met her this place.

Master Fish Warden Van Dusen in Myrtle Point 1st of week to learn whether put in fish rack
this fall. If good site found, hatchery to be erected on the Coquille next season.–MPE.

Our public school closed last Friday with appropriate exercises, and a goodly number of
parents were present. All seem well pleased with the work which has been done by the school
this year. +

Largest commercial business in county outside Marshfield, is Myrtle Point. (MPE) n q at all.

Last Sunday Wm. Sugg received what might have been a serious injury. He was sawing in
Pike’s logging camp near Randolph, when the limb of a small cedar, thrown by a log which
was being hauled out with the donkey engine, caught Mr. Sugg on the back of the left leg,
bruising him considerable and laying him off for awhile [print]. +

Geo W Ferry, Manager Blanco Hotel, Marshfield.

Fruit jars, caps and rubbers at Emporium.      /     Best load of feed and flour just arrived for
Linegar and Medley Wholesale retail.      /     New Farmers Crescent Saws 50 cent per foot at
Emporium.     [as typed]    /   Champion mowers H S Kribs.      /     Ferris corset waists at
Emporium.

Dressed chickens every Saturday at the Pioneer Market, Johnson, Deau [print] & Co, prop.

Rev. Mulkey preached last Sunday morning and afternoon at Bridge.      /
New invoice gents’ and children’s shoes at Emporium.

County Commissioners covered Wednesday, adjourning Thursday noon till Monday.

Card from J W Leneve says he located for present at 2516 Clement Ave, Alameda.

County Supt. W H Bunch through town last Friday on way home from bay.       /
F M Steward, marble man, to Myrtle Point Wednesday to place beautiful marble mantle and
fire place in Hotel Guerin.

R C Lyons paid Marshfield visit last week, returning Monday. Met many old time
acquaintances during visit. /
M/.M Joe Bledsoe returned from Marshfield Wednesday train and will remain permanently.

Tent, wagon cover, Long & Son have good wagon cover n q.

Fred Nosler, his wife and mother, Bridge, down last Sunday eve to remain till after 4th.     /
Late rains somewhat of dampener on celebrations in county, but the making of gardens.

M/M B F Collier to town Wednesday from shipyard Parkersburg, to spend 4th.

H S Kribs has rented warehouse and west side of the store of Linegar and Medley and is
moving his hardware to that place.

Mrs. Clyde Gage, Miss Ethel Johnson, Miss Mae Boyrie and M/M Bert Johnson to
Marshfield Wednesday train to celebrate 4th.    [<cp]
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Coq B 358 July 4, 1902
B F Savage, teacher North Slough, at court house last Friday n q at all.

F E Clayton, of J Clayton & Sons, Fourmile sawmill, up to county seat this week and paid
Bulletin office substantial call.

M /M M O Hawkins and M/M Aaron Wilson to Bridge last Sunday to basket picnic there of
Christian church.

All persons indebted to F Long & Sons to make settlement by 20th, as they expect to be ready
to move at tt time. / Marriage license by County clerk Hazard to Alex Campbell and Maggie
Small.

Born, on Cunningham Creek, June 25, to M/M Grant Harry, son.   Mother and son are doing
well, but small hopes are entertained for Grant’s recovery.

Wm Rich this place, and Hon Sol J McCloskey, wife and son Bertie to leave on Alliance for
visit their old home in east; Mrs. Rich to Wisconsin where not been for 19 years,
McCloskey’s to Minn. where Mr. McCloskey not been for 36 years. Miss Ella Kribs
accompany them as far as Portland for visit with her father’s people.

Coquille Beats Bandon (baseball) [lengthy write-up.]

     Coming! Hal the Healer. Who has astonished the world by many seemingly miraculous
cures, is coming to Coquille with his advertising company and will begin a series of free open
air entertainments at the show ground. Many cures and operations performed, free and
without pain.
     Don’t fail to see him. [cut of “hal”].

July 11, 1902
        B358

(From the News). Cotton, Bell & Co, San Francisco, agents for Baroda, offering her for sale.
Probably will be granted an American register. nq.       /      Captain Geo Seaman was pilot on
tug Defiance, which lately towed the Baroda from this port to San Francisco. His steamer, the
Czarina, at present being thoroughly overhauled in the city, and will be in order when she
takes her place permanently on the Coos Bay-San Francisco route this fall. nfq. [red ck
mark]

School apportionments, [lists all district.] Coquille $1114.90. Cunningham $127.05.
Marshfield $1222.20. Beaver Slough $131.95. Beaver Hill $171.05 [<cp]

The Fourth in Coquille.
     While there was no public observance of our national birthday at this place, the "kid" did
not lose an opportunity to make all the noise possible. The heavy mists that had fallen
precluded any possible danger from fire from the crackers, and the way things boomed on
Front Street in the morning made it an ideal day for Young America. This continued until the
train left for Marshfield, when a great majority of all who cared to observe the day in the
usual manner, left for that place. This left quite a crowd at home with time hanging heavily
on their hands, so in the afternoon a ball game was arranged between two nines of small fry,
and a very hot game was played. Sheriff Gallier umpired while Ed kept the official score. At
the end of the seventh inning (the number agreed upon) the score was 18 to 18, so one more
inning was played to decide the game. The score then being 21 to 21, they called it a draw
and divided the trophy.
     At night, a nice display of fireworks was given from the high bridge at the foot of
Spurgeon hill, while from all over town could be seen the rockets and Roman candles
discharged at private residences. So the day was not altogether [print] without observance
here. + [ cp, at least part]
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Coq B 359 July 11, 1902

New stock gents’ shoes -- Cahn, Kickelsburg & Co’s -- at Emporium.      /
Wild blackberries selling Marshfield for 80 cents a gallon.

Murt Moriarity has about completed a large and commodious addition to his house near
Coaledo.

Geo Laingor and T C Norris transacting business town Saturday.

Mrs Fred Slagle expects to visit month or so at her old home at Medford before returning to
this place from Portland.

Dr. Strange returned Friday last week from Curry County trip and went to Myrtle Point to
resume his work there.

Harvey Lewellen and wife, Myrtle Point, visited their daughter Mrs. U. Root, this city, first of
week.   /   R W Lundy, Myrtle Point, attend GAR here.

Hal the Healer is amusing the populace with his evening entertainments, and seems to be
having fairly good success selling his medicines – Primitive Herbs. +

Drane’s Market.

B H Burns is improving his elegant residence with 2 coats of paint; Leneve, McDuffee and
Matheson plying the brush.

Joseph Ferry, the Riverton merchant, was a passenger on Monday’s train for Marshfield,
returning Wednesday.   +    [<cp]

Johnson’s mill loading the Jessie Miner at Coos Bay.       /
Long & Son entire stock being sold at cost.

On account epidemic scarlet fever among relatives in Portland, Miss Ella Kribs has postponed
her visit till later in season.

Alfred Johnson Sr. and C A Gage left Wednesday for upriver country on timber cruise, will
probably extend trip as far as Roseburg.

Coquille’s Colors Flying. Marshfield Defeated Twice in One Week. [The 4th game at
Marshfield] [lengthy item.]
"Billy" Nefzger, Coquille twirler, handed Coos Bay boys assortment of curves which unable
to handle, and man after man would stroll leisurely back to bench after vain attempt to
connect with our "south paw." Lorenz exhibited his ginger pickles again, taking every chance
and playing on the whirlwind order throughout the game. nq. "Red" Shea, Coquille new
shortstop; Milsap, Hi Wright of Marshfield. Etc.

Lyons’ mill installed their new engine and turned on the steam Tuesday morning. So far, it is
running nicely and promises to give the best of satisfaction. +

Jas Laird Sr, Sitkum, in town last week. Broke wagon coming down and overworked himself
repairing to continue journey so was feeling poorly. nq.

I N DeLong, the machinist at the Prosper sawmill, up last Sat bringing a cow and yearling
heifer to father in law Colvin on Rink Cr. Spent Sat in town, returning Prosper on eve boat.
[red ck mark]

F. Long and family left Thursday for Roseburg. They employed Bert Dean and Perry
Robinson to take them out. From Roseburg they expect to go to Redding, California, to spend
the summer in the hopes of benefiting the health of Mrs. Long and their son Albert. +

Disastrous fire, Port Orford, destroyed building and most contents store of P J Masterson;
fine residence saved only through efforts of neighbor. nq.

Steamer Empire due in Coos Bay where she comes for cargo of fat hogs from Coquille and
Coos Bay creameries. Mr. P E Drane who handles hogs from Coquille creamery, will ship a
carload on today’s train and Coos Bay creamery will make up rest of cargo. nq.   [cp]

Emporium has a new butter worker and is prepared to handle unworked and unsalted
butter...want article strictly clean and fresh...nq.

Mrs. Tex Robison, daughter Miss Eva and 2 sons, Geo and Jimmie with Miss Mary Lamb, all
Fish Trap [as typed], Geo Henninger, this place, will start for Willamette Valley next week;
Robisons to visit relatives Brownsville; Miss Lamb to visit her cousin, Mrs. W B Smith at
Corvallis, Mr. Henninger and Mr. Henninger for trip to see the country. Will take their own
conveyance and expect to be gone 3 or 4 weeks. nq.
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Coq B 360 July 11, 1902

     The celebration at Marshfield on the Fourth was a success, not-withstanding the rainy
weather, and quite a crowd from this section was in attendance.
     The exercises were held in I.O.O.F. hall and were highly appreciated by those who
witnessed them.
     Immediately after the ball game the pleasure-seekers gathered on Front Street where the
prizes for the various athletic sports were contested for.
     Dave Johnson, of Coquille, entered the fat man’s race of 50 yards and was certainly the
swiftest heavyweight in this contest, as he brought home the money.
     Chris Jackson, of Coquille, carried off the honors in the 100 yard free for all race, in which
some of the crack foot racers of Marshfield contested. Chris also secured the money in the
120 yard hurdle race, against Hague, Smith, Moss and Grow.
     The fireworks in the evening were commented favorably on by all. [as in print]
     Anderson’s orchestra furnished music for the ball in I.O.O.F hall, which was largely
attended and enjoyed by all. +

Prof. Steel’s stereoptican entertainment given at this place last Tuesday evening under the
auspices of the W.O.W. was no ordinary "cheap John" affair, but was strictly first class in
every respect. The instruments used are evidently high priced and the latest while the quality
and tone of the pictures and music are beyond reproach. All are loud in its praise and
unanimously pronounce it the best ever given in the town. +

Bert Tuttle visited his parents at this place Saturday and left Sunday.   +     /
county court proceedings.

Mrs. Mamie Slagle left on Wednesday train for Oak, where will visit miss Della Endicott till
Friday, on tt day taking Geo Collier stage for Roseburg on way to Grand Lodge of Degree of
Honor at Portland.   [cp]    /      Geo Collier is to start this morning (Friday) with stage load
passengers for Roseburg, taking S B Cathcart and wife, Mrs. Fred Slagle, Jas. Barry, and J J
Stanley to Roseburg from where go to Portland to attend Grand Lodge of AOUW and Degree
of Honor.

M O Hawkins left Monday morning for Bridge with Mrs. A L Nosler, who had been down to
spend 4th. Mr. Hawkins will remain for few days outing. Took his own conveyance. M/M
Fred Nosler and Mrs. C M Skeels and son Paul left Sunday, in Fred’s private conveyance, for
Bridge -- Fred and wife and son going for short visit.

Charley Moomaw has severed his connection with Palace Barber Shop and took Allliance to
San Francisco where expects to find employment.

Thos. Coke brought a span of mules over on Wednesday’s train from Beaver Hill and went on
out to Brewster Valley to bring in a wagon for the R.R. Company.   [cp]

New and elegant line calicoes [print] and mercerized goods at Emporium.

Will Cecil and his uncle Will Conner arrived at this place Tuesday noon from Redding,
California. They came in on bicycles.   +

Sheriff’s sale heretofore bought by Coos county at tax sales; 75 parcels sold aggregating over
$1100. On following day 17 more parcels sold, bringing $100. nq.

Alex Seed came over from Bay City mill the evening of the third and spent the three
following days with his family at this place.    +

     The Mystery of Health Unlocked. The Golden Key of Life Forged by Scientific Methods.
Hundreds of Sufferers Are flocking to see Hal The Wonder Healer and the Staff of Doctors.
Cures seemingly miraculous. Convincing record of the triumph of science over disease.
Cancer cured without the use of the knife or the drawing of a drop of blood. Chronic and
long-standing diseases of every nature cured by the wonderful method.
     A Chance to Get Well.
     Office at Hotel Coquille. Hours from 10 to 12 A.M. daily except Sunday. +
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Coq B 361-6 July 11, 1902

County court proceedings, include expenses, a few salaries.

[Out of order. June 6, 1902 supplement. List of all officers and runners-up in election, city,
county, state, etc. M 2005. This item has now been placed with June 6, 1902 CoqB 332]

Gap.

July 25, 1902

Coquille won a ball game at home over Marshfield n q at all; [more.]   Score Coquille 21,
Marshfield 10.

Steam Schnr Aurelia nearing completion, Prosper, a master builder Geo Ross. [more].    [red
ck mark]

WOW entertainment last Tuesday eve Masonic Hall, large crowd n q at all Mrs. J S
Williams, pianist of rare ability. J S Williams lecture on “Fraternalism” Fluent talker,
masterly manner. Recitation, Miss Lillie Way; Solo Miss Grace Skeels; recitation, Miss
Nellie Fairman; and others.

I have been give charge of the stock of harness, saddles, bicycles, tents, etc., etc., of F Long &
Son and will, in the next thirty days, dispose of the same at cost. Come early and avoid the
rush. Remember it all goes at cost. T W Schuck

New line of saws, peavies, shovels, etc., at Emporium.   +

John Nasburg, the Bandon capitalist, in town this week.

Miss Eva Hall engaged to teach Port Orford school and leaves next Monday.   /
Will Nefzger and Bobby Eager several days Bandon this week; very pleasant time at
seashore.

C W Martin will erect 2 story building adjacent to his store on Front Street as soon as lumber
can be obtained. /
F S Bunch returned home to Gravel Ford this week from extended business trip to California
and Southern Oregon. Returned via Roseburg.

Mrs. W C Benham visiting her parents at Camas Valley, come to this place next week for her
son Will and then return for month’s stay Camas.

G W Canning, well known in this county, and who left here with a moving picture machine
about a year ago, has leased a bakery in Ashland and began business last Monday.    +

Contractor W A Goodman has moved dwelling formerly occupied by Henry Lorenz to lot
opposite Bulletin office; being remodeled, soon be occupied.

A Pershbaker, the Prosper sawmill owner has ordered from the E C Atkins Co, of Portland, an
automatic knife grinding machine, and expects it on today’s train from Marshfield, via
steamer Alliance.   [cp]

L H Morgan, well known builder and architect, begun erection of Henry Lorenz’ new
residence; will be modern dwelling and reflect credit on our little city.

Receipt of 3 new and popular pieces music by E A Barnes, composer. "Going Back to
Mother," "Brothers, Forgive" and "Lewis and Clark Centennial March."   If these are fair
specimens of what Mr. Barnes can do, good prospects of his becoming the most noted music
writer on the coast. At present he with Eilers Piano House of Portland.

Mrs. J W Hall, an experienced nurse, is disengaged. Anyone desiring her services please
address her at Coquille, Ore. +

Steamer Mandalay arrived from San Francisco Saturday; 16 passengers and 125 tons freight.
/   Captain Peterson, who to be master of steam schooner now building at Proper [Aurelia],
arrived on last Mandalay, with wife and 2 children. nq.     /    Roy G Ross, son of master
builder Ross of Prosper shipyard, arrived on Mandalay; accompanied by J W Martin.   [these
3, red ck mark]
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Julius Jacobson, son of our townsman J A Jacobson, arrived home on Mandalay; been
attending school Oakland, California; graduated recently, one of few at head of his class. nq.

R Olson, brother of our popular liquor dealer, Captain Martin Olson, arrived last week on
short visit ; brothers had not met for some time and surprise very pleasant one for the Captain.
Mr. Olson took Wednesday train for bay where departs on Arcata for his home.   [cp]

Next Saturday excursion to Mr. Jackson’s home near Arago, where lawn party will be held;
Stauff’s orchestra; program prepared ample proof of good time in store. Refreshments. Echo
will leave wharf 7:00 PM, fare round trip 25 cents; proceeds to benefit of minister.   nq.

D. S. Rouse, manager of the coal mines at Riverton, suffered from a slight paralytic stroke on
last Sunday. He immediately came to this city and placed himself under the care of Dr. Culin.
His improvement was very rapid and he recovered to such an extent that he returned to his
home on Wednesday.   +

Roll Anderson has been in town for the past week. He is suffering from a severe gash on the
hand as result of coming in contact with a cross cut saw at his brother’s camp. +

Cy Goodman visited parents overnight last week. He teamster Crescent City, California, and
brought traveling man up coast to this place.     /     S W Upton, Wolf Creek, arrived
Wednesday night for short visit and to accompany his wife home -- she having visited
parents, M/M J P Goodman at this place.

Joseph Fisher, employed at Seely’s logging camp, in town Thursday; on way home to
Roseburg, where will spend month visiting relatives and friends.

Schedule of baseball games.

The Coquille Valley Bank received a new adding machine this week. It is of the latest model
and will prove a great convenience in that institution as it saves a great deal of time and labor.
+

F. Long & Son have rented the Hilderbrand brick building just east of the depot in Roseburg
and will open a harness shop there. His family will spend the summer camping in the
mountains in the hopes of gaining better health. [should be allied-cp]    +

Born this city July 19, to wife Alex Snyder, son; both mother and son doing well, and Alex’
smiling is a sure cure for the blues. +

Presbyterian church Coquille, and Myrtle Point, to hold their annual picnic and outing at Fish
Trap tomorrow; steamer Reta carry picnickers from Coquille and Echo from Myrtle Point
special rates nq at all.

Use of city water for lawn, garden, flower, irrigation or street sprinkling prohibited; violation
will result in future use of water being denied. Lee Goodman, City Marshall n q at all.

Article about star routes, who qualifies for delivery, call for bids.
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