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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 26, 1908)
THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD. OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1908. 1M, "" im- & i iEAVER HILL IMPROMPTU OPEN AIR SHOW IS PLEASURAHLE TO SOME TO OTHERS PAINFUL. Bloody noses and foot races, with Sheriff Gago appearing as a grand climax, woro stirring incidents that diversified the calm of Sunday at the Beaver Hill mine. Blacksmith Smith handled and put on the entertain ment which was a medley of the 'tragic and comic. What is known in mine parlance as "beno" and other "wlse as whiskey furnished the inspir ation for Mr. Smith's open air show. The how, why and wherefore fol lows: Sometime since Blacksmith Smith was Miner Smith. Now know that Mr. Smith expends equal effort 1n disposing of his tasks during toll ing hours as when engaged In quaff ing the social glas3; so It was that when he was given a partner in the mines he ousted him because of cer tain indigent traits which the lat ter displayed. Minor Smith was then shoved up to the blacksmith shop where It was thought his extraordin ary appetite for work would resujt in Increased return to the company. All went well until Superintendent Rus sell reprimanded Smith for Indulg ing In liquor during working hours. Ensued a' foot race, Mr. Russell pacing Mr. Smith for several rods, until tho latter became winded, probably caused by tho weight of an iron Instrument which he had accl deutly picked up shortly before the race. Following the foot race Mr. Smith's name was erased from the .payroll. His position in tho black smith shop was filled by one of the Swedes around tho mine. Saturday the Swede's face was worked over by Smith, the eyes being closed in the process, due to SmiHi's knuckles. "Next came a new machinist, who, "Wishing to see Smith in regard to where some machinery in the black smith shop were kept, asked some of tho miners of his whereabouts. Tho latter saw a chanco for a joke an J told Smith the machinist was on Ills trail and meant business. Conso quently when the machinist found Smith nnd asked him if such were his namo tho latter returned answer "by breaking the machinist's 1030. Monday morning Sheriff Gage came on tho scene but Smith was oik. From last reports ho was out "ie entire length of tho Sheriff's sti r. .LARGE LAND OWNERS. Oregon and Culifuriiiu R. R. Com pany Heads the List With 102,010 Awes. Tho following is a list of tho large laud owners in Coos county, as com piled by tho Coqulllo Sentinel. Tho list Is a completes one and will -novo Interesting to our readers who de sire to know tho persons who owa Jurgo tracts of laud: Numo, Acres. Ci A. Smith 3S.5S!) C. A. Smith and others 10,202 Plllfibury Lumber company.. 22.3SY Charles L. Trabert 13,20!) Fred A. Kribs l.UOf. JMonashu Wooden Ware Co.. 15,49 1 Weyerhauser Land Co 27,07 .5 Simpson Lumber Co 20,251 L. J. Simpson 1,143 Bank of Oregon 1,901 Southern Oregon Company. . S 1,9 90 Oregon & Cal. R. n. Co 102,949 Coos Bay Lumber & Coal Co. 8,04 0 Glasgow Coal & Lumber Co. 2,205 3Ioury Sengstacken 3,815 AVlllIam Coach 4,247 Adam Perschbakor 2,112 Edmund Hall 2,840 Southport Land company... 3,900 J. M. McDonald . 2.SSG C. V. Boo estate 5,497 Duncan Brewer Lumber Co. 2,500 C. 13. llalley 2.0SC Sloppel Timber Co 5,091 Jessie M. Holway 2,2 13 V.. Rubs & Sons 2,240 Mer"iuuU Land Co 2, OSS "Tl. C. Dement 2,405 W. T. Domont 2,203 Oregon Coal &. Nnv. Co .... 2.S91 Ocorgo W. Bonlo 2,015 R. H. Rosa 1.900 W. U. Douglas 1,930 Goorgo Baldwin 1 ,880 Flanagan estnto .......... 1.3SI Brown Bros. 1,280 VV. W. Edwards 1,280 Herbert Locklinrt 1,0 10 Geo. I). Mandlgo and others 840 Total 410,801 Only a fw days left to pet ladles' hnto at 11 cents. Coos Buy Cash Btor. - - ! PoiUy's nda reflect tho entwyrlso t "watjr'B peoples" In this cltr. LOCAL OVERFLOW Basket Ball Game Several Mawh field people have declared their In" n tlon of attending tho basket b.i!l game to be given In tho North Bend school. John Angus Pays Fine John An gus, who was tried on a charge made by deputy Warden Wilson, of packing and dealing in fish without license, and who appealed from the decision against him In the justice court here, has abandoned the appeal and paid the fine of $50.00 and costs imposed against him at tho justice trial. Mrs. Mlnot Entertains The mem bers of the "500" card club were en tertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. Mlnot, Marsh field. For the occasion the house was tastefully decorated with the beauti ful flowers and evergreen boughs which abound In the wlldwoods of the Coos Bay country tho year around. Delicious refreshments were served by tho hostess. One day the wives of two musi cians met on the street. One was pushing a baby carriage containing three girl babies (triplets). The other, just over her honeymoon, con gratulated her upon such bliss. Upon which the proud mother said that she attributed it to the fact that af ter returning from their honeymoon the town band serenaded them, play ing "Three Little Maids From School" (from tho Mikado). The young bride held up her hands in holy horror and exclaimed, "My heavens! that same band serenaded us and played 'The Sextet' " (from Lucia). New Coos Bay Orchestra At the "500" dance to be given Friday night and for which the invitations were i -sued Monday, a new orchestra will make its initial bow to Coos Bay peo ple. Langenberg's orchestra is the name of the new organization and it is composed of prominent Coos Bay musicians. Dr. W. A. Toye will play the clarinet, Hayes Howard, the coi net, and Mrs. Farrlnger, the piano. George Langenberg, who Is director of tho orchestra and who will pla tho first violin, is a new arrival ;m the bay, having come hero from Rose- burg, where ho was a leader in musi cal circles. The orchestra Is as yet In its infancy. It is the intention o gradually enlarge It as suitable ma terial Is procured. Sly Hansen Takes Bath Slg Han sen, formerly agent for tho Break water In Marshfield, essayed to emu late Peter's action, of biblical history, with about tho same result, when on Sunday he walked off the lower deck of tho steamer Daven port onto and into the Coqullle river. Mr. Hans.cn was making tho trip from Coquillo to Bandon and it was when tho boat was about opposite Parkers- burg that tho mishap occurred. Oth er passengers threw life preservers overboard Immediately after becom ing aware of Mr. Hansen's plight. The boat, however, was making about twelve miles an hour at tho time nnd was some considerable dis tance away before tho engines were stopped and the life boat lowerd. Whn rescued Mr. Hanson was totally exhausted. lie was given dry cloth ing In Bandon and taken to his homo In Coqulllo on tho return trip of tho boat where he was placed In bed. Delightful Sunday Trip Sunday a number of plasterers, plumbers and bricklayers, engaged In tho construc tion now going on apace In Marsh field, hied away from dull care and sailed forth on pleasure bont aboard tho launch Eagle. To vent their patriotic ardor, which tho perfection of tho day Intensified, tho voyagers adopted naval etiquette and appoint ed line officers as follows: Rear Ad miral, R. Mahedy; Captain, Milton Hirst; Karl, the Kalsor, also accom panied tho plcnsuro seekers. Tho party first sailed down to the govern ment works, on tho lower bay, then over to Empire where a luncheon of crabs was Indulged In, and thence up tho south fork of Coos River. Tho gasoline supply becoming depleted at this stago tho boat hovo to and re turned to Mltrshflehl where tho "Sin- buds" alighted, Intoxicated with tho i 'Wonderful and varied beauties of Coos Bay's delightful scenery. Coos I hi Monumental Works. F. M. Stewart, Prop. Manufacturer ami dealer in all kinds of foreign and domestic mar bio and graulto monuments; also copings fonces, etc. Now la tho time to turn In your ordora for your spring work, bo as to avoid tho usual rush before decora tion day. Wo carry a complete dis play of lino monuments and load stones la stock. THF GARFIFLfl SirriE i''i HOTEL IS SOLD Sf tfin Rugs Rugs Rugs 8 8 M WwwmWmWnwKSm k7 x z - t ? ? HENRY SENGSTACKEN DISPOSES OF HALF INTEREST TO J. W. BRIDGES OF RENO,' NEVADA. One-half Interest in the Garfield hotel property on Front street was purchased Tuesday by J. H. Bridges, of Reno, Nevada, from tho owner, Henry Sengstacken, who retains a half Interest. This property has a ground area of 45 by 70 feet, and Is occupied with the four story frame building known as the Garfield hotel. The basis of value on which the prop trey was sold was $25,000. Although he is a practical hotel man and at present interested in the leading hotel of Reno, It is not Mr. Bridges purpose to personally as sume charge of the hotel, as he pur chased tho property solely for invest ment. Mr. Bridges only recently ar rived on Coos Bay to investigate its prospects and possibilities and this transaction may be taken as good evidence that he has been favorably impressed with this section. He has expressed himself as desirous of be coming interested in tho Chandler hotel project with a view to taking over tho active operation of the new hotel when completed. And Good Things To Eat "A" St. opposite New Bank Bid SSSSX$$' Just arrived on the Alliance; nicest line of ladles' shirt waists and mus lin underwear in the city. Coos Bay Cash Store. Coos County Woods We have tho largest and finest line of beautiful souvenirs made from the native trees of Coos County forests ever shown on Coos Bay. There are JEWEL BOXES TRAYS GAA'ELS PAPER CUTTERS Made from the Beautiful Myr tle, AVliito Pine and Mnnzanitn. Just the thlng3 to send your eastern friends. Call and see them. The prices are as pleas ing as the articles. A. M. PRENTISS & CO. Pobt Cards, Novelties, General Merclimulise. i i 1 While in Portland cmr Mr. Going Bought the LARGEST and most UP-TO-DATE Stock of Rugs ever Brought to CooslBay ROOM SIZE RUGS AXMINSSTER-'S ! ! !"I"I"'I"I"i"I"i'r'Ir"lIfr I,rII,lI2,,!,Ir"i Jtf.....2....(.....j..i POSSUM- f May fill the bill for the darkey but the average housewife pre- t fers . Eastern Star Ham and Bacon i and t Golden Gate Lard J Put up by the Western Meat Co, in the r most modern and sanitary packing plant in the west. If you are particular as to quality and wholesomeness of the meat and lard you use ask your grocer or butcher for these products and insist on having them you will then be assured of the best the market affords, PEHTJOHN, NICOLS & CO. Agents AND THE VER.Y LATEST STYLES JUST FROM NEW YORK OF WOOD FIBER RUGS AND CARPETS I 1 AMAXIN 1 V ia i t A WINNER Wv W 1"? W ti iVmi i K i r . In U GASOUNE ENGINES m i On exhibition at our sales rooms in connection with our COMPLETE LINE OF LAUNCH SUPPLIES , WHISTLES SPARK COILS SIDE LIGHTS STEERING-WHEELS SPARK PLUGS MARINE-HARDWARE CARBURETORS BELLS SPEED-WHEELS BATTERIES :. Coos Bay Oil 8c Supply Co. !; Water Front Near "A" Street - fhone M ' JACK FLANAGAN - - BILL LAWLOR :: ANGORA GOATS HAIR LEAMINGTON'S AXMINISTERS MOGETTES UPTOPIAS ! ! ! ! r v l&t NOTE- THKSK AKK A CLASS OP GOODS NKVKU HEPOHE CAKKIEI) IN THIS LOCALITY AND WK DKSIHK TO HAVE YOU CALL AND SEE THEM, WHETHEK YOU IJUY OH NOT. AVE HAVE SOME OFTHEM DISPLAYED IN OUK SHOW WIN DOW AND YOU WILL NOTE THE HICH COLOIHNGS AND DESIGNS. SI Olllg Harvey XX&$$$$0$G$0$XX iGt X&OGtXttSOGQGGOS&x: t ?? II ?T-3 H"I"I"I"I"I"I"I"I"S"I Ilil"M'IwI"I"I"I'' 4-1 $1.45 Per Sack Today's ada. contain no "dull tj.A Inc" for kq alrt Bind, JOHN A. PROVORSE. Prop.and Mgr, Phone 1251 - - North Bend, Oregon X : W-M-'r-rM-l-W-H'H-H- S UKliNiv ww 8 1 NATIONAL BEER ABSOLUTELY PURE BOTTLED BY Mirrasoul Bros. PHONE 1531 Sound Ring Flour tntttnnnnn::tt:n:nnttt tt :: CRYSTAL ii :: THEATRE :: I.. t.t t... . 1. 1 1. ' ju i i i i i i r , TONIGHT Performances nt 7:30 nnd 8:-15. Hear DEMAItIS GABI1ERT in tho comic wait song "Won't You Como Over To Phlliy, Willie?" It's ono of tho whistling kind. See Willie rldo tho bumpers. COJnC MOVING PICTURES ADMISSION 10c. A K $ I - ; i i I 1