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THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1908. I I CO V INTEREST IN PRIZECONTEST Many Likely to Submit Essays on "Coos Bay as a Summer Resort." Much interest Is being taken in the prize essay contest on' the theme "Coos Bay as a summer resort" which has been started by Secretary Walter Lyon of the Chamber of Commerce. The competition is open to all and it is expected that a large number of contestants will parti cipate. It is likely that It will bo made the subject for thesis or essays In tho North Bend and Marshfleld schools. Concerning the contest, Secretary Lyon Issued the following statement this morning: "Coos Bay, with its dozen arms and Inlets, sunset views, charming lakes and wooded environs, is the summer resort of Oregon, but the world doesn't know it. Prizes are offered by Coos Bay citizens for stories or essays on "Coos Bay as a summer resort." The term "Coos Bay," Is understood to embrace the Coos Bay country. The length of tho essay is limited to 750 words. The manner of reaching the Bay may Ije included in the subject matter. Manuscript must be turned in not later than Saturday, May 30th. Seymour Bell, first prize $10 "Walter Lyon, second prize. ... 5 George Goodrum, 3rd prize.. a hat "If other prizes are offered, they will bo first or smaller, according to amount offered and others adjusted so as to make the largest offer apply to first prize and the smallest to the last prize." NORTH BEND NEWS Mrs. Robert McCann spent yester day with Mrs. Frank Stoner at the depot. C. C. Going of Marshfleld, was at tending to business interests In North Bend yesterday. Mrs. Nellie Cozelt of south Coos River, was the guest yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cozelt of North Bend. Mrs. Henry Rees of North Bend, was called to Myrtle Point today by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Houston. IS N Henry Butler Succumbs Sud denly to Pneumonia at Portland. Aywys4yyviyyvyw4ysysvfr TWO GREAT SPECIALS I Thomas Story of North Bend, will leave tomorrow on the Breakwater. Ho expects to spend tho summer In Portland and Seattle. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Younger of the light house wns quite severely scalded by the upset ting of a kettle of hot water near which it was playing. The little one was brought to North Bend for medical attention and is reported getting along nicely now. BEDILLION STANDS FOR STATEMENT NO. 1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROGRAM IS ANNOUNCED 4,Tho Fnto ofCoos Bay Knockers" and Life on Coos Bay Will bo Discussed Tonight. "Six months on Coos Bay," in ten minutes, and "The fate of Coos Bay knockers," are tho subjects that will bo discussed at tho Chamber of Com merce meeting tonight. A. H. Eddy will take the lead on tho former subject and Mr. Salt marsh tho latter. Other matters of Interest will be touched upon. Everybody invited. Cnndidato Announces His Adherence to the People's Choice for United States Senator. LONDON LAD AN OLD MAN NINE-YEAR-OLl) LAD HAS 1S10AKI) AND ACTS LIKE PERSON MANY YEARS HIS SENIOR. LONDON, May 22. Joseph Will lams, tho S-year-old son of a decor ator living in tho Mnida Vale dis trict, is the most remaikablo boy in London. At tho ngo of 7 his voice "broke," and becanio sepuichrnlly bass, nnd now, at tho ago of S, ho Is tho pos sessor not only of a full-grown man's voice, but of a budding mustache. Ho hns proved a soro puzlo to 13 doctors, including tho late Sir Will iam Broadbent, who have examined him and pronounced him a "freak of nature." This very precocious boy wns "dis covered "by Parry Cole, tho organist of a church in Maida Valo and tho composer of boveral light operas and songs. Tho boy enmo to him a week ago to havo his voice tried for the church choir, and Mr. Colo at once noticed that tho boy, whoso birth certificate ho can produco, possessed u deep bass voice. Parry Colo becamo so Interested In tho case that ho nindo an arrange ment with tho parents of tho boy to teach him singing for seven years. A press representative interrupted tho precocious Joseph in tho mlddlo of his singing lesson yesterday. Ho Is tall for his ago and sturdy, nnd amazingly solemn. Ho is very dark, nnd on tho upper lip Is a well doilned mustacho, which his mother cuts for him now and then. Ho is oxtronioly Intelligent, nnd lias a volco of Inunonbo power. Ho fcang n patriotic song, entitled "Queen Victoria," composed by Par ry Colo, and tho power of his voice would havo mado a Socialist on Clap liam Common green with envy. Tlion ho sang a bcalo and reachod tho C in tho bass clef. At presout Uls ear Is poor, but Mr. Colo bolluvcs that ho has in this extraordinary boy 'uJpirp,irwho'-wi!l ono day becoino a Croat; "basso profundo." Joseph himself has nil tho bash- It. E. L. Bedilllon of Bandon, Dem ocratic candidate for representative from Coos county, is on Coos Bay meeting, many old time friends and making many new ones. Mr. Bedilllon is one of the promin ent business men nnd boosters of Bandon. Practical and successful In business his friends are urging his merits as the proper man to represent Coos county In the legis lature. Concerning his position on public questions Mr. Bedilllon says: "I stand fairly and squarely for Statement No. 1 and pledge myself to vote for tho people's choice for United States senator regardless of politics." "I am also favorable to the labor er's lien law and will endeavor to protect that law to the best of my ability." "If elected I will go to the legis lature as tho representative of all tho people of Coos county without reference to their political affiliations and to promote and protect their In terests in every way." fulness of tho boy of 8, but he hastened with pride to explain to the press representative that ho would be 9 next Monday. "I went to St. Mary's hospital overy Saturday for two years," ho said. "I was examined by 13 doc tors, and Sir W. Broadbent saw mo about nine months ngo. It is next to Impossible to get a smile from Joseph, who will prob ably be a very venerable old gentle man when he conies of age, but there was just a ghost of a flicker in his face when ho mentioned that he had been amused at tho pantonilne at tho Weht London theatre. Henry Butler, one of the best known pioneers of Coos Bay and in early dajs one of tho leading factors in starting the development of the lumber Industry and shipping, died suddenly in Portland of pneumonia. Word has just been received here of his death. A peculiar sadness marks his passing as at the time he was stricken, he was en route with his daughter, Mrs. Williamson, to her homo In Montreal, Canada, where he was to spend the remainder of his days. He had been in poor health here and his daughter came to Coos Bay a short time ago to take him with her. He had been slightly af fected by pneumonia but was thought to nave recovered sufficiently to make tho trip. When they reached Portland, though, ho was taken soriously sick nnd soon died. Mr. Butler came to southwestern Oregon about a half century ago.. He was born in Maine in 1828 and on tho North Atlantic coast secured his first training on tho high seas. He followed seafaring after coming here and was one of tho first sea captains sailing in and out nt r.nna r ta .... . !nf Hvlnfr if nil tn tlin fnnm lonrllnfr AjilLPr. IIO nilrl n irnthftc AlFnn.1 l"- o a - "-- - .... ... , .UW ,.lwcu I nm offering for 2 dnys only my $20 nnd $125 suits at $18 and $VKI, now Is tho time to get a tallor-mado suit cheap. Boys if you want tho propor styles always remember Goodrum is the leader. AH the Time Classy Packard shoes in all the newest shapes, In patent leather and tans, both in high and low cuts, at $1.00, $1.50 and $5.00. If you want a dressy shoo, the Packard will give you an understanding of style. Merry Widow Hat Special Something new In Hats that cannot bo beat. I havo a sky piece that you should have, come and see It. It costs you nothing to visit my store so, come, look my line over. Jm fr MAHSHFIELD. OREGOX. MAHSHF quille and Marshfleld here yesterday, I It was agreed to postpone the open ing of the league season from May 31 to June 1. It was also agreed to divide the $200 purse instead Bay, became Interested in the lumber business and started the mill at old North Bend which Captain A. M. Simpson later purchased from them. For several years he had not been very active, blood poisoning having developed about four years ago from a trivial Injury and necessitated the amputation of his right leg. BASEBALL SEASON TO OPEN ONE WEEK LATER. Managers Decide to Change Season and to Divide Prize For AVinners. At a meeting of tho baseball man agers of North Bend, Bandon, Co- the league at the end of the season. By this change, the leaders will get only ?150 while the second team will receive $50 Instead of nothing. This was practically the only busi ness done, the other articles of agree ment as drafted at the Coquille meeting being ratified. Those In at tendance were Manager A. Whisnant of North Bend, R. E. L. Bedilllon of Bandon, Manager Arthur Mc Keown of Marshfleld, and Manager Chapman of Coquille. Tho old time box turban, with a new name, that of Spanish turban, has come back into vogue and will bo much worn for street hats. I See Cans and Nelson ! PRIZE FIGHT TO-NIGHT AT I I The Dime ! T ALSO "Me and My Two Pals," and "Conoverlng tho Dolo- Y j mites." Admission 10c. Children, half price. i? Entiro change of program three times a week. AA'iAA4A4yAA4yA4y CRYSTAL THEATER. MOVING PICTURES AND ILLUSTRATED SONGS. Qq . Performances 7:30 and 8:45 p. m. m 1 Qr NVVVV4VVA44.V4V-tVV4VV4-VVVVVVV4V ECHOES FROM THE SHOPS. King blue, brown, and leather shades are the most popular for mil linery this season. TV t f m & a mi .ssh. dps k. J 1 o M A ll xab j J SOMETHING FOR YOU TO INVESTIGATE A dash of bright cerise Is just the thing this season to add stylo to spring millinery. Tho Merry Widow sailor has mado its appearanco in Coos Bay shops and proes to bo a most enviable creation. Tho broadest of tho broad nnd broadness goes all tho way around so that if its a closo shave getting through any place with them on, It can't oven bo a case of "turn biilowlso." A clover cartoonist has recently attempted to solvo tho prob loin that ho thinks may arise when everybody wears them. Ho Is for dividing tho sldownlk into channels, each labeled to accommodate women of u cortain height. Thus tho Merry Widow sailor wearing women can pass each other without danger, tho tall ono walking seronely In ono channel, nnd the others ranging along down tho scalo, walking in their rebpectho channels. A novel schome. But tho sailor Is not only broad, but It Is high, right in front where a huge pile of trimming btands oi cut. "To ho really smart, oery hat must havo that erect effect, that straight up lino," said a milliner indicating tho effect as sho spoke with hor hand that jerked oxpressU voly straight up from her head and Indicated broad conception of how far "straight up." tho offept was to go. Of courso that la loft to the taste of tho individual. f. Tracts suitable for summer homes on Coos River, 10 acres of bench fruit land on tide water, $100 per acre, 50 acre tract of bench fruit land on tide water, $50 per acre, Lots for Summer bungalows, 822 feet by 132 feet, $250 each, These lots are located on warm, sunny myrtle banks, Lots for summer homes and cottages, different loca tions, all fronting Coos River, $50 each, and up, Tra.cts suitable for purchaser one acre up to one hundred and sixty, Ideal piece of land 4y2 miles from town, north side of river, has all the benefits of sun, 7y2 acres, price, $2,000. $500 Cafe, outfit complete, all goes for $375. Lot, 125x1 5512 feet, improved house and barn, close in and a good buy, $2,900. Coal right on 1 60 acres, for $2,000, or on the entire tract for $4,800. ALDER PARK $20 to $30 PER LOT. Business lot, close in, look this up, Price, $8,500 Good house, 26x28, 8 rooms, lot 30x100, in good repairs, facing the east, located in good part of North Bend, One-half down, balance in 6 and 12 months, ONE OF THE PROPOSITION THAT WILL BEAR THE CLOSEST OF INSPECTION. 193 Acres Farm, 5 miles from Marshfleld One among the best-buys that has ever been offered to investors, Fine location, the best of Sandy . Loam; all can be cultivated, There is being planted 30 acres of potatoes which .wRIoduce about 350 bushels per acre, or ' from 15,000 lbs, to 20,000 lbs, per acre, The selling price which stands.about normal at digging time, $1.00 per hundred. The Dairy Department' is netting about $10.00 per day at present, This bargain can be had with improvements for $20,000; with personal property, $22,000. This brings you the best of land on Coos River at a price of $103 per acre, and all can be cultivated, Half cash, balance on easy terms, Dairy farm on Catching Inlet, good water trans portation, daily boat service, county road to city of Marshfleld, Telephone to all parts of the country, Modern and up-to-date residence, good large barn, 80 to 90 acres bottom land under cultivation, Hill and bench land, good clay and clay loam soil adapted to grass, fruit, vegetables, the coal undei laying this land is worth the price, Located on county road, and principal waterway 6 miles from Marshfleld, Price $55.26 per acre, A corner lot 50x100, good residence on Chestnut' street, Marshfleld, $4,700. Graded lot, 45x100, on Sherman avenue, North Bend, close in, $1,000. A good rental proposition or home, large, modern, furnished house, and -two lots in business part of North Bend, $2,900. We are located on corner of 'C and Front streets, Marshfleld, Oregon, All information free,"" Will ar range forjyou to investigate any propositions we have? You are under no obligations to us for looking over thebuys, Bbat'ttt any time,. -' L:-J-. &uaBz mrsper