Coquille City Bulletin Coquille, Or.
Chronological home AUG 1 - 29, 1902 QB 1901 | next 1902 | 1903 | to newspaper menu Coq B 367-70 [cont]. Aug 1, 1902 Southern Oregon State Normal School, thorough preparation for coming year’s work. Year in Latin and economics been added to prepare teachers for high school work; faculty composed of strong teachers consecrated to the work, each department in hands of a specialist. Training department will be especially strong. Oratory attention, athletics will be made prominent. City Library 2000 vol. open to students. B F Mulkey, president; Clifford Thomas, secy, Ashland nq at all. (From the News). We are informed that C D McFarlin, of North slough, intends to introduce the Eastern methods of picking his cranberries this fall. He has made preparations to flood his cranberry bog, and will harvest his berries with large rakes. The plan is said to be much cheaper than the old way of picking by hand. + = Coq B 371-6 August 1, 1902 Hiram King’s camp on Daniels Creek. Death of Frank Elrod, well known pioneer. [Lengthy obituary]. Children, Mrs. Etta Sacchi, Miss Frances, Stella; Master Iris Elrod, all of this place. Wife Mary (Maddin). Red, white and blue, 4th July ball game Marshfield again defeated, this time by Bandon team. ... It was a fine day for the national sport and the diamond was in good condition. A large crowd witnessed the game and seemed well pleased although it was strictly one sided affair [print]. No money, to speak of, changed hands. [Bandon 14, Marshfield 4.] ...Marshfield seemed to lack their usual vim and enthusiasm. There was no "rooting" to speak of, although the small boy broke out at times... + Josh Leach greets you with one of his new and spicy ad’s this week. [as in print]. / Play Ball. If you try our billiard tables you will find them first class. If you want a Good Smoke in a cozy corner We have the best of imported and domestic cigars. We keep the daily newspapers and late novels. Fresh Candies And Nuts. Josh’s Place. Wm Rich expected home last of next week from visit in east. / Captain V N Perry laid steamer Reta off last Sunday for few months. Dave Collier, having arrived at his majority on the 23 his Grandma Robinson made him a deed to the corner lot on Front street where Hunnewell hall stood before the fire of ‘92. Dave has the lumber ordered and will erect business house 48 x 60 feet. Mrs. Mattie Simpson, sister of Mrs. Dr. Nancy White, this place, arrived at Marshfield from Portland on last Alliance and came over on Friday train. Her home is in NW Kansas, she to spend summer with sister. Mr. Simpson is visiting in Tacoma. [should be cp] W A Goodman house and barn moving, carpenter work on short notice. / C A Gage and family, Fred Gage and Miss Effie Colllier been camping near Brewster Valley, returning last Friday. H H McPherson, firm of McPherson, Ginser & Co, Marshfield, business county seat last Monday. O A Kelley, Riverton, trading town, Monday. / R C Dement down from Myrtle Point Wednesday morning to attend special session county court. / D McIntosh over on Wednesday train to attend session of County court. [cp] Geo Ross, master ship builder of steamer schooner Aurelia at Prosper, left Tuesday for San Francisco on business for firm. [red ck mark] M R Lee, Bandon and Myrtle Point merchant and business man, paid latter place visit first of week returning Wednesday. Reports new house there doing flourishing business and prospects good for large and permanent trade. (Coast Mail). Just before going to press the Mail is informed that a telegram to T R Sheridan brings the sad news of the death in New York of Mrs. R A Graham. No further particulars are obtainable, except that the remains would be taken to the old home of the deceased in Canada for burial. + [cp] B E Nosler and wife started for Bridge last Saturday, going as far as Myrtle Point, where they changed their minds and returned to this place that evening. They will make another start in a few days. + Jas H. Wall returned on the last Alliance from Portland where he had been to order pulleys, shafting, etc. to replace those destroyed by the recent fire in their mill above Myrtle Point. He passed through this place on Monday’s train to Myrtle Point. They expect to have their mill in operation in about ten days. + [cp] = Coq B 377 Aug 1, 1902 Rumors of a gib [does it mean glib?] real estate deal in connection with the Great Central R.R. project have been rife for several days in Marshfield, and it can now be definitely stated that such a deal has been consummated. Nearly 800 acres of land in one body, with a good water frontage on the bay has been bought by the Great Central Land Co., the corporation through which the Great Central R.R. Co., does its business. The purchase includes one hundred and thirty acres lying on the water front between the stave mill and the Porter mill, taking in the old slaughter house property, and situated about a mile from the business part of Marshfield belonging to the Flanagan estate; a string of six forties [print] lying just west of this owned by C. H. Merchant; and a five hundred acre tract joining the Merchant land on the west and extending over to Pony slough, and belonging to the Flanagan estate. The price paid for the Flanagan land is $50,000 and for the Merchant land $12,000. It can be stated positively that this is not a paper deal nor an option proposition, but a bona fide purchase, and indicates that there is something quite different from wind behind this railroad proposition. Another project, which is not a vital part of the larger scheme, is the Belt line railroad, to start at Empire City and skirt the entire circumference of the bay. The Belt Line Co. has purchased two blocks in Empire City, taking in the old stave mill and Camman property, with the water frontage, and will go ahead with the construction of a wharf there. This line, as we have said, is distinct from the larger railroad project. If the latter is carried out, the former will undoubtedly materialize though perhaps not in its entirety at present. It is understood that the options secured by Mr. Garrigus on land across the bay have not been taken by the railroad people. The Mail has been chary of devoting much space to this railroad talk. It had and has no desire to get in and whoop up a paper boom; but on the other hand, it is glad to chronicle any indications that the big things in the air are likely to materialize. The expenditure of the tidy sum of $62,000 for one tract of land is certainly an evidence that there is some thing [print] in this business. As to who is behind the proposition, it is useless to inquire. That is a matter which, for obvious reasons is kept from the public. Of one thing the editor of the Mail can speak from personal acquaintance. Mr. J. W. Cook, president of the Great Central Land Co., who is now here representing that corporation, is a solid business man, not a boomer. For a number of years a resident of Los Angeles, he was a prominent member of the city council and made a record for business ability, energy and integrity. Later, business interest in the Bohemia mining districts called for his presence there and he pulled a large mining proposition out of the hole that it had got [print] into. Disposing of his interests there, he has since resided in Portland, and he is now here as the representative of President Ross, who in turn represents the Eastern interests that are behind the Great Central R.R. Co. He has charge as president of the Land Co., of that branch of the Railroad Co’s business. Just now, during Major Kinney’s absence, he also represents that gentleman, giving him charge of the entire railroad interests here. –Coast Mail. + = Coq B 378 August 1, 1902 H. S. Kribs has purchased the Dr. Owens residence occupied, until recently, by Dr. Strange, and takes possession today. [Print] Dr. Strange has stowed his household goods in the Odd Fellows building until the first of September, when his family will move to Roseburg where his son Dale has a position as foreman of the job department on the Plaindealer. + W. C. Rose received wd from Dillard Tuesday morning tt his mother not expected to live. He and his brother Dick started at once for tt place but found the report without foundation. Mother in usual health and is out in the hills with a camping party. nq A new furniture store is soon to be started in town but we are not at liberty to give the name of the new firm in this issue. They claim to have plenty of capital and experience to back them. + Carpenters at Bulletin have had place turned upside down; about straightened out and settled down to business. nq at all. Mrs. F. S. Slagle, nee Mamie Nicholson, Coq, arrived Medford Saturday night for a few weeks visit with relatives and friends. She has been in Portland as delegate at meeting of Grand Lodge D of H, A O U W. Her husband, Fred Slagle, and Ed Fordyce, both old time Medford boys, are engaged in merchant tailoring business at Coquille – and doing well. – Medford Mail. nq. City council. G. W. White and J. J. Stanley appointed standing finance committee. L. Harlocker, N. Lorenz and D. H. Johnson appointed standing street committee. Bills allowed Electric Light Co. lights $21.25. [and other]. [This on July 2.] July 7. Street committee reported bridges on Hall and Front Street need repair; action deferred. John Nasburg, Marshfield, few days in town this week. / George Laingor came down from Myrtle Point last Wednesday on business trip, returned same day. [cp>] Misses Vivian and Gladys Gage over on Wednesday train from their Coos river ranch for 2 week visit to this place. E. C. Cole, the telephone lineman, returned from Bandon to Marshfield Wednesday. Had been down along coast looking over line. I. N. DeLong, the engineer at the Prosper sawmill, came up Tuesday evening and stayed until Thursday. He has purchased the P. Hazleton farm near Riverton. + Born Eureka, California, Sunday July 13, to wife of Nova Landrith, 8 lb son. Mrs. Landrith former Miss Clara Gage, daughter Ex Sheriff Gage. [<cp] Andy Hartman, “Snapping Andy” was examined before Judge Harlocker Monday morning found insane. George Laingor and C.R. Phillips left with him for Salem on yesterday’s stage from Myrtle Point.+ Mrs. Sugg left yesterday for 2 week visit. Mrs. Elliott’s health not being good, she will not take charge of Mrs. Sugg’s millinery and dress making establishment, but Mrs. Maud Wilson will attend to business instead. Ben Figg has let the contract to L. H. Morgan for a neat residence in duplicate of the one which Mr. Morgan is now constructing for Henry Lorenz. Mr. Figg desires to sell his present house and have it moved off the premises, as he will erect new structure on site of old one. McLeod’s pile driver is busily engaged in driving piles in the river frontage of J. A. Davenport’s ranch down the river. Mr. Davenport intends to put in a boom for the purpose of keeping the drift wood off his ranch during the high water. The pile driver will be moved to Cedar Point as soon as the necessary piling can be secured, and operation will begin on the new railroad to be erected at that place. It is reported that a ware house will be added in connection with the wharf. + [should be cp] County Court proceedings, [among others,] labor on roads, Bandon Fire Dept. Band Hall rent for election $2.50. = Coq B 379 August 1, 1902 County Court proceedings. Contracts for re planking and putting new stringers in Davis Slough bridge (cedar stringers and fir plank) awarded to Z. T. Siglin for 68 c per lineal foot. [cp] Bids for hauling gravel on Myrtle Point road, include John Curren, Spires, Lehnherr & Davenport, T. C. Norris & Geo Laingor; all bids rejected. Other bids accepted, still on road. Resignation of J. A. Seed as Supt of R.D. 16, appointed A. Flanders to fill vacancy. n q at all. The case of W. M. Hamilton vs Mark Morras and Alfred Morras was tried in Judge Holden’s court last Saturday. Defendants made default and judgement was rendered for plaintiff in the sum of $210.58 including interest and cost. + Miss Lily Way sold confectionery to Mrs. J. Wes Nosler, and Mrs. Nosler sold it to Mrs. Snead, who will enlarge stock and continue business at the same stand. Mrs. Nosler has ordered stock of notions and ladies’ and childrens’ shoes and will open for business in Collier building just vacated by H.S. Kribs on Front Street. n fq. Mrs. J. E. Perrott and Mrs. Annie Snyder will do plain and fancy sewing at reasonable prices. Rooms at J. E. Perrott’s residence on Spurgeon Hill. nq. D. F. Dean, editor Herald, Marshfield flying visit last Friday returning Saturday. / Mrs. C.H. Fry returned on Friday train from visit of several weeks at Portland and vicinity. [<cp] A. J. Thrift’s new house, east of the Academy, fast nearing completion and will be neat and commodious. Mrs. Maud Wilson left on Friday train for short visit to parents at Bridge, Aaron followed on Sunday, going up on his wheel. [<cp] B.H. Burns ornamenting his beautiful place, in northwest part town, by new fence. Bert Seal and J. T. Nosler are the carpenters. There is a rumor on our streets that the new railroad company has purchased some 1400 acres on the east side of Coos Bay including the townsite of Glasgow, and that this will be the western terminus of the proposed road. We cannot vouch for the truth of this. + [cp] Roll Anderson seems to be playing in hard luck. Some time age he cut his hand and was compelled to take a lay off of several days. He began work last week and on Friday, while in the woods, a large limb blew off a tree and struck him across the back and shoulders bruising him quite badly and necessitating another lay off. + Outing fever the fashion here now and the crowds tt have gone to beach and hills make the town rather dull. W. H. Lyons and wife, Miss Irene Lamb, Miss Clarice White, Miss Georgie White, Miss Marian Hanscome [print], Miss Kitty Johnson, Mr. Cal Slagle enjoying outing camp near Remote. They returned first of week. John Curren, Fred Linegar and Ed Gallier left last Saturday for Brewster valley to hunt. C. Berdan and Frank Goodman left later the same day for the same place. Mrs. Chas Harrington, Misses Gertrude, Georgia and Ella Johnson, Dell and Laura Fox, Nettie Carey, Lottie Willard, May Wickham and Austin White, Dave Fox and Bruce Johnson, expect to go to Bandon next Monday for few inhalations of ozone and feast of clams. n q. (MPE) C. W. Hall returned from San Francisco yesterday. Mr. Hall has much hardwood timber bonded in this section and intends putting in hardwood mill. / D. Giles returned Thursday from trip to Northern California. They went as far as Crescent City and returned via Grants Pass. Reports a fine trip, but Mrs. Giles says no place like Coquille Valley. / Mrs. B. C. Lehmanowsky, who went to Portland for medical treatment, returned home today. Mrs. L’s many friends pleased to hear of her recovery. Dr. Ransom accompanied Mrs. Lehmanowsky to Portland. = Coq B 380-86 August 8, 1902 County court proceedings. Contract for painting roof of courthouse let to Chas Matheson for sum $54. (Recorder). E. W. Fahy, broken leg, getting along nicely and in due course of time will be around again. / Married, Bandon, Sunday July 27, Miss Addie A. Stewart to John Gillespie, Rev Geo Gillespie officiating. Bride daughter of M/M J. D. Stewart, New Lake and contracting parties are of southern Coos. / Jacob Prewett who been stopping in Bandon since broke his leg, so far on road to recovery tt went to Bear Creek last Sunday having gone home with his brother David and wife who came tt day to see him and take him back with them. / It reported tt Ira Buzan has struck it rich on Johnson Creek, recently picked $60 or more in nuggets while shoveling into sluice boxes. Slot machine lunch room established Chicago. Nickel in slot will bring sandwich, another produces a given portion coffee, a third, pie, etc. nq. Joaquin Miller recently paid a most graceful compliment to Bret Harte. He said of him, “I think he was the cleanest man I ever met. He was always as clean, modest and graceful of speech as a girl.” + It stated tt before his death, Bret Harte spent many months on an opera depicting western cowboy life, music for which has been composed by Emanul [print] Moore, a Hungarian. It hoped the opera libretto may be completed and opera produced. nq And now comes a report from a passenger on the Alliance of some one residing on the Coquille who tried half an hour to blow out one of the electric lights in his room. –Coast Mail. And had it been a resident of Coos Bay they would have succeeded, for the people over that way are "powerful windy." + [Latter is CoqB editor’s note on item.] (Sun) The ice plant expected to be in op by 15th August. Plumber has arrived and everything being rushed. n q at al. [Lengthy poem about Jimmie Shea, local baseball, similar to the order though nothing like in wording, the one about Tim Seeley, on his baseball prowess. ] N q [Also a lengthy article about] Shea and Milsap carrying off the honors in the game, Bandon meets defeat, Coquille wins after a Game Struggle. Considerable money changed hands as result of game. Bandon 6, Coquille 7. n q at all. Portland, August 5. –The Empire Construction Company shipped a dozen teams on today’s Alliance. L. D. Kinney, chief engineer of the Great Central Railway, said that fifty teams will be bought at Roseburg, to be used in construction of the Belt Line. D. W. Small, of Walla Walla has the contract for grading the first mile of the new line, and left today on the Alliance. Mr. E. Wall, private secretary of President Green of the Belt Line, also left on the Alliance for Empire. + [cp] Teachers Institute held at Myrtle Point August 4; gives lengthy on program, participants and topics. Enrollment of 1st half-day: Anna Hall, Florence McCloskey, Mabel Morgan, Minnie McCloskey, Pearl Walker, Helena M. Wessela, David Strang Jr., L.R. Edmunds, Delpha M. Sears, A.K. Maddocks, Minnie McCrackin [print], Bertha Prey, G.R. Harrington, Lily Wagner, Belle H. Veya, Mary C. Quick, M.O. Hawkins, Nellie Brown, Edvarda [print] A. Erickson, Mollie Caldwell, Ida Gamble, Effie Rodin, Georgie Gould, M.G. McDonald, Fay Hervey, Aena L. Logan, Julia Braden, M.O. Hooten, Lizzie Myers, Anna Britton, Alice Hartley, Florence Carter, Effie Collier, Nettie Dement, Arthur Brown, Lewis Brown, Florence Walstrom, Mattie I. Dickson, Icy March, Florence Robbins, Carrie E. Rodine [print], Gertrude James, Rosa Gibbs, Daisy B. Reedy, Daisy Short, Emily Wall, Laura Escott, J. J. Stanley, Ines Lusk, Irma Lukens, Cleo Rose, Sarah Rose, Mable [[print] Weekly, Jo Byers, Mildred Wilson, Florence Twombly. = Coq B 387 August 8, 1902 Joe Russel, Parkersburg, town last Monday. [red dot] / Dr. E. E. Straw, Marshfield, town last Monday. Manager Chandler made a trip of inspection over the railroad on Monday and Wednesday. + [cp] Dr. J.W. Strange been appointed District Deputy AOUW for Coos-Curry. J. J. Bryan, "Schillings’ Best" Man, after attending teachers institute Myrtle Point, interviewing merchants of the county. Mrs. Leta Barrows, visiting in San Francisco past month, returned on last Alliance; did not say when Charley would be along. C. R. Phillips and Geo. Laingor, who went to Salem last week to take Andy Hartman to asylum, returned last Saturday and report "they delivered the goods." F. M. Baxter and wife arrived last week from Hoquiam, Washington; old residents of this city and their intention to make their future home this city. John Weider, Marshfield, in this section taking orders for his book, "The Successful Stockman." It a valuable work and Johnnie reports great success in canvassing for it. T. R. Sheridan, Roseburg, who been enjoying outing in Tenmile country, went up middle fork Monday, in company with Ren and Al Smith (fishing). [cp] Mrs. Cathcart, who went as delegate to Grand Lodge D of H AOUW, spent 2 week visiting relative in Willamette Valley, passed through on Monday train on way home to Marshfield. [cp] E. E. Johnson, wife and baby and Mrs. B. F. Lawrence left Wednesday morning for outing in Willamette valley. Mr. Lawrence will join next week and they will visit various points of interest tt portion of state. SDA camp meeting been in session Myrtle Point since last Thursday night, well attended and considerable interest. Expect to close next Sunday night. Frank Collier suffering from severe strain of back. Carrying stick of timber at Parkersburg mill last week and stepped into hole and wrenched himself quite badly. Using 2 canes at present but will soon be able to return to work. W. W. Gage paid county seat short visit Tuesday. [<should be cp] / Louis Simpson, North Bend, business at county seat Wednesday. G. Flannagan, Pioneer Meat Market, Marshfield, business on river Wednesday. / Fred Nelson, Marshfield, lower river in interest of foundry on bay. Returned home today. Dr. F. Kirkpatrick, formerly Oklahoma, late of Roseburg, has decided to locate at this place and open office for practice. Located temp. at New Drug Store. I. N. DeLong, who recently purchased P. Hazelton ranch below town, moved family from Bandon to their new home last Monday. Mrs. DeLong’s brother will stay with her on ranch and Mr. DeLong will still hold down position as chief engineer in sawmill Prosper. Error tt Dale Strange would be foreman of job dept at Plaindealer, meant take a position in job department. Mrs. Strange and Dale will leave for Roseburg September 1 and Dr. Strange will remain at Myrtle Point in charge dental offices. n q at all. Dr. Strange, having disposed of dental practice Coquille, has established permanent office at Myrtle Point where may be found at all times. Liberal discount to those coming to him from distance to cover expense of traveling. n q at all. Thos Devereaux, Bear Creek farmer, town Sunday. / Perry’s store will receive new stock of dry goods next week. Our thanks are due to Professor M. O. Hawkins, principal of our city schools, for the splendid write up of the teachers’ institute. + Curtis Sanford and wife to Marshfield Wednesday train to visit Mrs. Sanford’s parents on north Slough, for week or so. [cp] / Bishop Wells in Empire tomorrow and will preach tt place Sunday forenoon, Marshfield Sunday eve, this place following Sunday. W.W. Hayes and wife, after spending several weeks on Bandon beach, returned to Marshfield on Wednesday train. Both seem much improved in health. [cp] We were misinformed when in last issue said Mrs. Nosler’s stock would include shoes. nq. = Coq B 388 Aug 8, 1902 Mrs. James Laird, Sitkum, mother of Mrs. Thos Krewson, and Mrs. Thompson, Independence, a cousin of Mrs. K, several days last week visiting at this place. R. B. Henry, who has charge of what is known as Nelson’s meat market, Bandon, moved his family to tt place Wednesday and will occupy one of Mr. Lowe’s houses near Woolen mills. Earl Goodman, who been attending Polytechnic Business College, Oakland, California, up on Mandalay which arrived Wednesday. Will spend vacation here and assist father at carpenter trade. Mr. E. E. LaBrie and family, Melrose, Oregon, expect to move to near town latter part of month. Mrs. LaBrie sister of Grant Beale and part owner in swamp land tract opposite town. Expect to clear this land and put in cultivation. One of finest tracts of bottom land in our county. County Supt Bunch the proud father of 8 lb girl which put in appearance his place last Monday morning. Mr. Bunch a very enthusiastic educator and is particularly pleased by arrival of this recruit to the already large and handsome corps of Coos county school ma’ams. Bulletin extends congratulations. n f q. Dr. J. Curtis Snook, dentist, announces he will be absent from Coquille during month of September. Married, Marshfield, August 3, M. A. McLeod and Francis Elrod, Rev W. Horsfall officiating. Hon W. Sinclair having his residence raised to 2 stories and will have new roof and give whole building general overhauling. Johnny Stauff, W. A. Goodman, Earl Goodman carpenters. nfq Last Tuesday Chas Green’s 5 year old boy, Hobart, of Timon, thrown from horse and sustained dislocation right elbow. Mr. Green had been to Bandon, and on return to Lampa Creek landing, found his son, in charge of friendly neighbors, awaiting him. He brought him up to this place on the same boat and Dr. Culin set joint and little fellow resting easy. All warrants endorsed prior to April 1, 1901, will be paid; no interest after August 10, 1902. [County] Chas Matheson, awarded contract for painting roof of court house, began operations Monday morning. Vale Perry to Marshfield yesterday to meet his daughter, Mrs. Koontz, who been visiting several months with relatives at Brownsville. Dr. Morgan, the hustling Fishtrap dairyman, and wife trading in town last Friday. / H. W. Holverstott, Fairview, trading in town last Friday. Lyons mill loaded the Jennie Wande with 250,000 feet lumber and she sailed first of week. Mrs. M. L. Randleman and her daughter, of Timon, in town Saturday. / L.L. Dietz and family, Riverton, Saturday in town, coming up in their gasoline launch The Virgin Mary. A. G. Hoyt, Bandon, up Thursday last week and took Friday morning train to Myrtle Point. He wants to buy some 1100 pound roadsters. [print]. [cp] [M. stock? Horses?] John Golden, Marshfield, Coquille visitor between trains Friday, looking after his interests here. He is "red hot" after our city fathers about fire protection. + [cp] Gene Schetter, left Marshfield on last Arcata for San Francisco; expected to hear from Honolulu while in San Francisco, and if awarded a contract there on which had bid, to leave for islands. Mr. Hungate to locate here, machinist. nq at all. S. B. Cathcart most of last week in county seat finishing up some road work and plat of proposed Coquille water system. Went to Eastport to do surveying for OC&N Co; they having tt property platted into small parcels to sell as town lots. New Oregon Historical Quarterly for June 1902 received locally n q at all. / John Curren to Marshfield last Friday train, return Saturday. [cp] Johnny Stauff, of Marshfield, is doing some work on the interior of W. Sinclair’s residence at this place. + Carl Brothers delivered fine lot of light weight porkers last Friday to P. E. Drane this place, for shipment to San Francisco. Lawrence Jennings, East Marshfield, through town last Friday, returning home from extended visit with his grandpa Fetter, at Remote. Gap = Coq B 389-92 August 22, 1902 Fatal Accident; Henry Franklin Sanford, of Haynes Slough, who been in employ Gardiner Mill Co at their logging camp on Schofield creek, fatally injured Monday morning. Fell off logging train being used for transport. Oliver Sanford over on train to funeral. [M note does not tell connection at all.] [ Lengthy article] n q at all. [cp] The electrical illuminations of the Portland Elks’ Carnival, September 12 to 13, will be a revelation in the way of modern utility of electricity in transforming night into a glorious day, radiant as a sunrise rainbow, with its colors many times multiplied. Seventh street is the location of the fair, and some 12 to 15 blocks, extending from the main gate at Seventh and Washington street to Flanders street, taking in the tree-lined park blocks north of Burnside street, will give the Carnival effective setting. [print]. There will be a Temple of Light and Music at the intersection of Seventh and Ankeny streets; a Court of Honor, where a throne-room for the queen will be provided; wide arches at the street intersections, all handsomely decorated and glowing with hundreds of electric lights. The Manufacturers building will be a beautifully decorated arcade 150 feet long and 15 feet deep, will be illustrated to profitable advantage before the eyes of thousands of visitors. + [M note; another article says Sep 1-13, and makes clear it in Portland] Pioneer Reunion at Marshfield Friday not as well attended as would have been if advertised. Only a few old timers present. Myrtle Point to be place for next reunion. Following officers elected: J. F. Schroeder, president; S. B. Cathcart, 1st vice-president; I. Hacker 2nd vice president. E. W. Hermann, secretary; B. F. Ross, treasurer. Mrs. Ada Dungan, historian; Dan Giles, Marshal. (News). n q at all. Last Wednesday at high noon, pretty wedding at residence of brides parents in Oak, this county, Rev. S. S. White married Mr. Charles C. Johnson and Miss Della Endicott. [Lengthy article.] Groom son of Alfred Johnson, mill man, bride daughter of S. S. Endicott, Oak post office. New home will be at Johnson’s mill, elegantly furnished home. Miss Josie Lyons got the bouquet. n q at all. Violet Abernethy married Bennett Swenton. Bride is daughter of Oregon’s 1st territorial governor. [more]. At Dora. [also in CZ] Married at parsonage ME church S, August 14, 1902, J. E. Johnson and Miss Rosella Case, Rev. H. C. Allen officiating. nq. City ordinance on care of sidewalks. [If not kept in repair, may be fixed by city and billed for work]. Following teachers granted certificates at the examination held in this place last week; First grade Maritta Wilson, Phoebe Henninger, Byron F. Savage, Minnie McCracken, Mollie Caldwell, Gertrude James. 2nd grade. Maggie Murphy, Mabel Weekly, Mattie Dickson, Rosie Gibbs, Hattie Wells, Icy March. 3rd Grade. Elizabeth Price, Nellie Brown, Fay Hervey, Agnes Gulovson. Mrs. Robertson, of Humboldt, took the state grade examination. Lampa Creek public school will give excursion and picnic on Bandon beach next Saturday. Steamer Favorite leaves Coquille 7 AM and Lampa Creek wharf 8:30, return to this place same evening. Usual excursion rates. nq. Annual conference of Methodist Protestant church of Oregon will be held at Riverton next Saturday. Rev. A. Dahuff and wife of this place left yesterday to be in attendance. nq. Six milch cows, 1 2 year old Herford bull, 75 head sheep. Call at farm on Fishtrap Riverton wagon road. Gregory Bros. = Coq B 393 August 22, 1902 Wm. Rich returned last Saturday from a visit to the scenes of his boyhood days in Michigan. He thinks that a great country, but is still contented with Coos county. "Billy' reports a royal good time with no lack of entertainment. He barely missed a hold-up and a wash-out while going and "enjoyed" an earthquake while in San Francisco on his return. His entertainers in the Wolverine state also got up a little cyclone for his benefit, feasted him on ice cream, packed him in ice and, in fact, spared no pains to make his visit one long to be remembered. He reports having lost five pounds from sheer exhaustion from trying to keep up with the procession, but this is scarcely missed by one of his corpulent rotundity. Wm. also informs us that he did not buy many gold bricks nor receive over a bushel of rubber dollars in change. + Bandon wins over Coquille in baseball. 14, 8. [Lengthy article.] Timon Items. Miss Flora Quick returned Saturday from Coquille where had been visiting friends. / Mr. S. Bean to Drain. Has disposed of his property there and will soon return. / Norway baseball nine to this place Sunday and crossed bats with Lampa creek nine. Visiting team won n q at all. / Chas Green, born to wife of, daughter, August 19. / Sociable dance given by our young friends this place at Jas Bean’s hall. Jolly time had. nq at all. Miss Della Fox, who had been enjoying vacation on Bandon beach, has resumed her case in this office. [ie, printer's case. She's prob typesetter. ] Henry Lorenz’ modern dwelling rapidly nearing completion under able supervision contractor L.H. Morgan. Scarcity of help in logging camps. Good wages, almost impossible to secure experienced men. n q at all. M. O. Hawkins and Mrs. J. P. Messer left on Monday stage for 2 week visit with Mrs. Messer’s relatives in the valley. School directors have employed painters for schoolhouse, to start in few days. Noah Leneve is "boss" artist on job. / Nonda Anderson paid short visit this week. Reports everything well at his camp down the river. Misses Ella and Kate Wickham passengers on down river boat Wednesday morning; will spend a few weeks on beach at Bandon. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show to appear Roseburg August 30. Geo Collier making up load of passengers to attend. / M. O. Hawkins is raising his store building and having new roof on, to make 2nd story ceiling higher for lodge purposes. Woodmen will occupy room as soon as completed. James Murray and George Laird, of Johnson’s Mill, were in town last Sunday. They are seriously contemplating the building of an electric railway from this city to the mill. They informed the reporter that their capital is unlimited. + [cp] Work progressing rapidly on David Collier’s new business buildings Front Street. East half same to be H. S. Krib’s hardware store, and will have large warehouse on back for storing wagons and farming implements. nfq. J. J. Lamb presented his daughter Miss Irene with new piano this week. Splendid instrument and comes from well known Chicago house. Miss May Wickham returned from Bandon last Monday, where been spending few weeks on beach. Dutch [print] reports health greatly improved by vacation. Will Rose’s peerlesss icecream. / Elder Black, Sumner, town Thursday; expect to be gone Missouri 3-4 months. n q at all James Murray slight accident Johnson’s mill, being caught between pile of lumber and ends of a truck load of lumber swinging around. A few days rest will see him all right again. = Coq B394 August 22, 1902 Alex Wilson, the man who has handled the principal lever on the C.B.R. & E.R.R. engines since the road was built, left on Wednesday via Myrtle Point and Roseburg for northern California where he goes for a ten day’s outing. + [cp] M.M. Vandecar and James Costello, Bandon deep sea fishermen; boat capsized on bar; life saving crew helped; 8th time these gentlemen similar experience. n q at all. Teachers for Coquille schools next year: M.O. Hawkins, principal; Miss Irma Lukens, 6th; Miss Laura Wise, intermediate; Miss Dickson, Miss Icy March, Mrs. Henninger primary departments. Ed Rackleff, Dairyville, formerly well known Coos boy, has sold his large mercantile establishment at that place to Sam Thrift and will return to Coos to make future home; Estimable young man, and we welcome back n q. Mrs. Nosler, New Store, Collier building, Front street. / Missionary for Presbyterian church will preach Sunday August 24, 11:00 AM. Letter from August Eickworth, former editor Bulletin, dated St. Louis Thursday last week, states he would start for Boston, Mass, tt evening but orders his mail sent NY city. Says recent wind damage World’s Fair manufacturer’s building $30,000. Jay E. Adams and wife, of San Antonio, Texas, are spending a few days in town. Mr. Adams is the owner of the academy building in this place and wishes to sell the property or lease it for a term of years. They are well pleased with the country and appreciate the feast of fruits they have had while here. + Miss Etta Danielson, Parkersburg. / D. H. Johnson business Coos Bay last Friday; returned Saturday. Captain Martin Olson received a barometer last week. Exceedingly fine instrument, very accurate. B. E. Nosler, wife and children and Judge Nosler and wife returned Wednesday from week outing on Bandon beach. Mrs. J. P. Goodman to Bandon Wednesday for 2 week outing at Bandon, with her daughter Mrs. J. J. Stanley. M/M Kistner, M/M Rouse and Jack Lydick initiated into Degree of Honor lodge this place last Monday night. Wm. Milsap resigned position as waiter at Hotel Coquille and James Murray "slingin’ hash" temp. until other help procurred. John Goodman and son "Jack" and Will Goodman and son Earl started for Bush creek, Curry county, Wednesday morning for 2 week hunt. Say will bring back some meat if it takes all summer. Jas. A. Cox, Dairyville. Mrs. Fred Slagle left Tuesday evening for her home at Coquille, after few weeks visit with relatives and friends Medford. Accompanied by friend Virginia Woodford, who will visit at coast for month. Miss Virginia has been very able and faithful typo [as typed] and mailing clerk in Mail office for past 6 years, this first vacation of length. –Medford Mail. nq. Oregon Agricultural College, a scope of work covered tt reflects great credit on institution and management. Usefulness of institution known to all progressive Oregon farmers and dairymen. n q. Roy Ross, visiting Prosper past month, through Coquille on way to Marshfield last Wednesday; left on Alliance for home San Francisco. Father Captain Geo Ross accompanied him as far as Yoakam’s logging camp, where had business connected with steamer schnr building at Prosper. Work progressing rapidly on vessel. Returned Proper Thursday morning. nq. John Nasburg returned from bay on Wednesday train and took afternoon boat Bandon. [cp] / M/M Fordyce left on Wednesday train for Marshfield where took Alliance to Eureka. A portable sawmill arrived Wednesday train for Pacific Furniture and Timber Co to be used near Port Orford. [cp] C. W. Martin has lumber on the ground for another elegant two story business house which intends to adjoin present building on west. Frank Denning, a brakeman on the C.B.R & E.R.R., has resigned his position and left for Spokane, Washington, on Wednesday, where he expects to find employment. + [cp] Miss Reta Sinclair left on Wed train to MP, where will go Rsbg. Father, W. Sinclair, accompanied as far as Myrtle Point. nq. [cp] = Coq B 395 August 22, 1902 B. E. Nosler, while enjoying an outing at Bandon last Sunday, had the misfortune to dislocate the small toe of his right foot, which has been somewhat of a drawback to the pleasures of his vacation. + A few choice ladies gold watches at $15. Wilson Jewelry Co. n q at all. Confectionery at the New Store.. / Emporium, Z. C. Strang, prop. F.S. Dow, Sperry’s flour man from Marshfield, our merchants Wednesday. / Geo Pike visited our city Sun for first time in over a month Mrs. Culin and two daughters left on the last Arcata for an extended visit to her parents and relatives in California. + Dr. Kime and wife, Bandon, passengers Wednesday train to Marshfield for few day visit. [cp] Charley Adams, Myrtle Point fat and jolly blacksmith, passed through our burg Wednesday on way to Bandon. Myrtle Point had some wind storms lately, if we may judge from the absence of Charley’s whiskers. Will Disher’s 3 year old daughter Lois, last Tuesday evening, got hold bottle of ammonia and took mouthful. Apparently did not swallow any, but mouth and throat badly burned. Dr. Culin did what he could to relieve little sufferer. B. R. Banning left on last Alliance for San Francisco where will take steamer Columbia Buenos Ayres [print], South America. To be gone 3 months, if finds place to liking will locate on tt continent and family will join. He is looking for stock range. Mr. Banning resident Coos for 13 years, an industrious and progressive citizen and we sincerely regret his departure. nq. Coq B 395 August 29, 1902 Experiments show tt milk stored in sterilized cans keeps 2 times as long as in cans washed ordinary way. Jack Tupper, Chas Felter and sister Bertie to Roseburg to attend Wild West show. Also Mrs. Snyder and niece, Lydia Livesy of Bandon. Nq at all. Manager Chandler and Frank D. Laise came over on Tuesday’s train and took the afternoon boat for Bandon for a few days on the beach. + [cp] Andrew Hayter in town nursing badly sprained wrist, contact with a jack-screw while working Pike’s logging camp. [Geo Pike]. nq. Manager Button, of the Bandon Oil Company, went to Beaver Hill Wednesday to bring over the diamond drill to be used in their prospecting operations. + [cp] James Ellerby, Marshfield, one of the caulkers on new boat Parkersburg. The Hon. Binger Herman [print] passed through town on Wednesday’s train, bound for Marshfield for a few days visit. He was accompanied by Geo. H. Guerin and Edward Bender. + [cp] Hunting party of John Goodman, W. A. Goodman and sons, returned Tuesday about noon on account of a felon on one of Earl’s fingers, caused by blister while at work with father before left here. Dr. Culin lanced the place, but says they will be fortunate if they save the finger. + Will Ireland "tried his hand" as brakeman on the C.B. R & E.R. road last Tuesday but had one finger badly crushed while making a coupling at Johnson’s mill the same day, and is taking a vacation. [cp] R. D. Sanford sold his farm adjoining town to R. B. Ray, of Kansas. M/M Ray will arrive 5th of September to take possession. M/M Sanford and adopted daughter and son Curtis and family will start at once extended trip Willamette Valley, eastern Oregon, possibly as far as Spokane. Overland with 2 teams. Seeking location for Curtis, pref. Harness or livery. Or might seek stock range. After finding location for Curtis, M/M Sanford will return to this place to reside. nq. W. W. Hayes has opened Ten Brooke Hotel in Empire. / Reserved seats at Knowlton’s drug store for the entertainment Saturday night. [ M note, presume tickets on sale there, entertainment elsewhere.] = Coq B 396 August 29, 1902 Chas. Fox has resigned his position in Clinton’s logging camp near Bridge, and has moved back to this place for the winter. + County court regular session next week, probate court on Tuesday (Monday being legal holiday) and commissioners’ Court Wednesday. nq. Christian Endeavor Fishtrap invited Coquille Endeavor to apron-necktie picnic social to be held in grove Fishtrap next Saturday. Excursion steamers will run from this place. nq. C. J. and R.D. Sanford will have auction sale of household goods, kitchen furniture, farm implements, vehicles, cream separator and tools, Friday September 5, at 10:00 AM at Pharmacy building, Coquille. Chas Grissen, General Wholesale Rep. Of Eilers Piano House, Portland and San Francisco, in town with stock of pianos. Sells a fine parlor organ for $56. Weber, Chickering, Kimball, Milton and other pianos. Hotel Coquille. John Curren has sold his meat market at Bandon to E. Lewin, of this place, who took charge Wednesday. R. B. Henry, Mr. Curren’s able manipulator of the battleax [as typed], is billed for a continuous performance with P. E. Drane’s market this place, position which Mr. Lewin has been filling past few months. Rebekah’s give farewell reception for Mrs. Dr. Strange, who with son Dale will make future home Roseburg beginning next Mon. n q at all. Circuit court docket; W. E. Baines vs C.B.R. & E.R.R. & N. Co. Action at Law. Remanded from supreme court. J. W. Bennett for P'tf J. S. Coke for D'f''t. [cp] / J. W. Mael vs Minnie Mael suit for divorce. W. C. Chase for P't'f.. / R. A. Graham vs C. H. Merchant. Action at law. E. B. Watson and A. J. Sherwood for Pl't'f. D.L. Watson for Df't. [cp] Coos County Academy Coquille Oregon. New organization. New management. Competent faculty. Courses in English, mathematics, the sciences, music, elocution, etc. Fall term opens the first Monday in October. B.F. Mulkey, Coquille. nq. A nice assortment of ladies and chatelaine bags. Wilson Jewelry n q at all. / [Jury list for court, including names and occupations. Some prominent people.] Over a year ago, while W. H. Button was digging a well on his farm about fifteen miles below Bandon, he dug into a "gas leak" which lead [print] him to believe that he would find oil by boring a sufficient depth. Since that time, he has devoted his time to a study of the formation in this place and in other places where oil has been found, and all indications point one way – that oil will be found at about 400 feet. He has organized a stock company with a capital stock of $5,000 and the stock was all taken in a jiffy. A corporation has been formed to be known as the Bandon Oil Company, they have leased the diamond drill of the Beaver Hill Coal Company and will begin work at once. They have secured the services of an expert from British Columbia who is expected to arrive in a few days to superintend the operation of the drill. + [cp] A N W club, organized for instruction of members in needlework, gave families of members and invited guests pleasant reception at parlors of Hotel Tuttle. Address of welcome by first president Mrs. Alice Tuttle. Cantata and a farce were rendered. Mrs. S.F. Strange [as typed], president. [more]. nq. Chas Baxter a Marshfield visit Saturday-Sunday. / Mrs. Chas. Haughton, Norway, town yesterday. / Judge Watson business at court house between trains Wednesday. [cp] A.F. Medine, the shoe man, arrived on Monday train on business for his firm. [cp] = Coq B 397-400 August 29, 1902 Mrs. Joe Bledsoe few days in town last week, returned to bay Sunday. / Will Nefzger and Teddy Baxter drove over to bay last Sunday, returning same evening. John Curren to bay visit Sunday, returned Monday making trip in private conveyance. B.T. Van Decar, Myrtle Point jeweler, visit Sunday. Robert Eager, who had been rusticating Bandon beach returned Sunday. Assisting Noah Leneve painting schoolhouse. Mrs. C.A. Craddock, been visiting her parents Coos River, returned here Monday. Will spend several weeks with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Sherwood, before returning home to Redding, California. Nothing too good for mother’s boy. He must have a good suit and a pretty suit, and yet mother cannot afford to pay very much for it. Come to the store where we sell on small profits. The Emporium. + Universal stoves and ranges, worlds best, H. S. Kribs. nq at all. M/M Chase visited Mrs. Chase’s mother, Mrs. Rich, who camping at Bandon. / Jesse Hall completed contract slashing 15 acres for Robert Tyrrell near Norway. Attorney E. D. Sperry, wife and daughter, to Bandon Friday for few days on beach; returned Sunday. Much needed, long talked about salmon hatchery on Coquille river to be established near forks. Tommy Burrows and Harry Walker, Bandon’s famous baseball players, town last Sunday; gave our office a call. Mrs. Mamie Nelson, Bandon few days visit with uncle and aunt, M/M Steve Gallier. Judge Schroeder our office pleasant call last Friday while in town on way home from pioneer reunion Marshfield. Jack Hoskins, machinist at Beaver Hill, passed through town Friday on his way to Bandon for a few days’ outing. He returned Wednesday. [cp] M/M Moulton and son Geo. outing at Bandon beach. Daughter, Mrs. Lou Nosler, spent Sunday with them. / Mrs. Button and family, Mrs. McCleay [print] and family, Mrs. Chas and Mrs. Myron Wickham, all of Beaver Hill, to Bandon last Friday for 2 week outing. [<cp] W. Sinclair to Curry last Friday to attend circuit court. Mrs. Sinclair accompanied to Bandon, where spent a few days at beach. John F. Hall and his mother through town Friday; Johnny to Curry to circuit court and mother as far as Langlois to visit relatives. Steamer Mandalay arrived in river Sunday with 165 tons freight and passengers, [full list] F. Riley, Miss A. Yager, Miss L. Ulrich, Mrs. H.P. Rines, Miss F. Smith, F. Carrick, S. Falbe. [red ck mark] John Moomaw erecting neat dwelling house in east end town, and Charley Collier keeping up with bldr’s procession doing likewise. Both be comfortable homes and credit to tt portion town. Dr. K.A. Leep, Myrtle Point, to Marshfield Wednesday train. Cp] Wm. Nefzger, Coquille famous "south paw," left Tuesday morning for his home in Oregon City. School opens in the Academy the first week in October. See the announcement in another section. + Archie Boon [as typed], whom mentioned as accidentally having his hand cut Pike’s camp, so far recovered to resume work last Wednesday. T. W. Clark, superintendent and manager of the Bandon woolen mills, returned on the Alliance from a trip to Oregon City and Portland. He informs us that orders are plentiful – in fact sufficient to keep the mill running day and night; but owing to a scarcity of help, they are running but one shift. They expect to run day and night after September 1st. Mrs. Clark accompanied her husband to Bandon for an outing on the coast. + = Coq B 401 August 29, 1902 C. Timmons, manager of the Bandon Packing Company’s cannery at Bandon, arrived on the last Alliance to Coos Bay and came over on Friday’s train. He brought seventeen Chinamen with him and they will begin at once to make cans. He expects to being canning salmon about the 15th of September. He also informed us that Master Fish Warden Van Dusen had completed all arrangements for building a hatchery on the Coquille river and the superintendent of construction is on his way here and will begin work at once. + [cp] J. F. Hamblock, Parkersburg, doing business county seat Friday last week, made himself solid for some time to come with a wide awake newspaper, Bulletin. nq. Spence Butler, Lower California, through town last Monday on way to Bandon to visit his brother Captain C. H. Butler, of tug Triumph. Mr. Butler resided on bay 15 years ago and his first visit since departure. R. O. Kirkpatrick, "Our Kirk," returned from Coos River on Sunday, where had been introducing his liniment. Reports great success this trip. Will leave for Roseburg this week. His liniment speaks for itself and he has no trouble disposing of it. [Program for the Southwestern Oregon Veteran’s Association, lengthy program Wednesday September 10, Thursday September 11, Friday September 12. Jonathan Quick, Commander; A. Dahuff, Adjutant. / Some program pieces by drum corps, Lillie Way, Laura Fox, Miss Holcomb, May Wickham, Miss Skeels, Miss Barrows. Geo Leach also named.] John Curren has purchased Myrtle Point Hotel and will take charge 1st September. Left Wednesday morning for Portland to purchase bar and fixtures which says shall be finest ever brought to Coos. Mr. Curren hustling business man and particularly adapted to hotel keeping. Congratulate people of Myrtle Point on acquisition of so energetic and public spirited citizen. nq. W. H. Smith, San Francisco, represents wholesale notion house of J. J. Stevenson and in which Smith has an interest, interviewing merchants this week. Mr. Smith well known Coos as was in employ of S.O. Co at Empire some years ago. Mrs. Morton Tower, formerly Marshfield, is daughter Mrs. Smith. Mrs. S accompanied husband as far as Marshfield, where daughter met her. 3 expect to spend week on Coos River on outing, after which will take Alliance for San Francisco. Mrs. Tower will accompany and remain till after holidays. nq. We are glad to state that Captain Batchelder has so far recovered from his recent injuries as to be able to resume his duties and will have charge of the Mandalay on her next trip up from San Francisco. Captain Bendegard, who has been making this run in place of Captain Batchelder, will go to Coos Bay to superintend the construction of a steamer to be built for the Coquille Coal Company of San Francisco. She will be built especially for this river, to carry the Riverton coal, and as this company has its own coal yards in San Francisco, there will no doubt be something doing. The ship will be built at the Simpson yards, and as Commodore Bendegard has had large experience in his work, we may expect a vessel that will be a credit to the company and give our river a strictly first class service. + [red ck mark] Striking bargains, Oregon celebrated cassimere clothing: Men’s suits from $7.50 to $15. Children’s suits from $2.75 up. Extra pants for men and youth from $ to $4.50 [print]. New, Full Line, Under clothes: Gents from 50 c, ladies from 25 c. Shoes: A. L. Bryan; Cahn, Nichelburg. Fishermen and Hunter’s Gum Boots. Blankets and comforts. Levi Straus [print] overalls. The Emporium, Z. C. Strang, Prop. nq. Lyons mill store, finest line of shoes for ladies and gentlemen ever brought to this city nq. Buenos Ayres, Argentina [in print]. = home 1901 | previous 1902 | next 1902 | 1903 | to newspaper menu |