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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (July 31, 1908)
8r - -8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-88-8-8-8-8-8-8-a-B-n-a-H-8-a-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 it :': it i :: ;: i :: i HITCH YOUR DOLLAR TO THE BIGGEST ! t i DKLHtE3El! Merchaedise It Ever Loo.c! t I u I XX :': :: V: i V 8- 4 it , i r t f -I 4 tt I 4 I :: 4 :: ? 8 i :: 4 V :: :': :: 4 a 4 :i- The United Stores needs the money by August 15th in order to keep the big wholesale house and creditors from closing their doors. In an agree ment between these wholesale houses and Paul Strain, they appointed LEWIS BROS & CO., the well-known sales firm of Chicago, to sell the $100,uuu STOCK within 15 days at any price, regardless of cost, providing they realize $25,000 on it, Lewis Bros, immediately took charge of the stock and realizing as" they do that to fulfill their contract in 15 days, they must make extraordinary sacrifices in prices and with that knowledge they are going to sell every article in the United Stores, from wall to wall, roof to cellar, at 30 TO 60 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. This immense stock mostly recent arrivals of Summer, Fall and Winter Goods, including MEW'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNISHINGS, LADIES' AND MISSES' SHOES, FURNISHINGS, LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, UNDERWEAR, UMBRELLAS, SUIT CASES, BEDDING, etc, will be marked down so low that you can well afford to lay in a future supply, Sale opens SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, At 8 A. M. '''''m'''-' '"M--MM...--.MM.M................i........ . '"T Be there when the doors open and make your selections, Rap! Rapl Rapl Heed the knock, For time raps but once on any man's door, Strike while the iron is hot! If you miss this sale you will have a future regret, THe UNITED STORES COMPANY NEXT TO BREAKWATER OFFICE Do you realize what a saving this is? 30 TO 60 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. The following prices, selected from our many bargains, speak louder than words, Men's Shoes Men's Clothing Ladies Ready-to-Wear Garments All $2.00 and $2.25 shoes $1.23 $15.00 Suits, latest single or double breasted $7.50 10-00 and ?12-00 ladles Skirts- ,n Panama $1.05 All $2.50 and $3.00 shoes, vlcl and calf $1.05 j1B and $18 lnteBt cut tailored suits $0.85 Laes white skirts, No. 14 ffeqnol $1.00 All $3.25 to $4.50 Patent, vlcl, box calf $2.35 ?20.00 and $25.00 Finest Imported hand-tailored suits $112.85 ?15-00 and ?20-00 Lai,les eUra trimmed silk jumper, best taffeta m-mmmmm.mmm-mm-mmmmmm - suits $0.85 $30, $40, $50 Panama silk lined, imported worsted man tad- Boys' and Girls' Shoes Boys' Suits ZZZZ::ZZZZZZZZZZ $2.50 Suits for $1.2.- $3.0. and $5.00 Ladies shirtwaists $1.25 $1.25 and $1.50 values 85c ?300 gu,tg fm. (i- $, 00 a..d ?300 LadIes jananese silk shirtwaists, lace and Excellent line of $2.00 shoes 85c $G Q0 SuUg fQr ?3 ., omUroidery trimmed $1.50 ' $0.00 Suits for $1.85 $o.0 and $10.00 wash suits, all kinds $1.75 Ladies' Shoes ZTZ ,.--?? ; :-,-, ; :Z."T::":::::::::::::::::: 2 m.w.ww ...- ---w j jIens 12 Vic and luc hose 4 pairs for 2uc . , Night gowns" -15c $2.00 Shoes and Oxfords $1.25 - Ladies 15c and 25c hoso 10c All $2.75 and $3.00 high or low shoes $1.85 I 500 Suits Men's Underwear, $1.00 and $1.50 garments, for 50c Ladies handkerchiefs 5 for 5c 8 i V I u J u :: :: n i :: :: :: it 8 i :: n t :: :: :': i 8 tt I 8 ( :: t tt tt tt tt ;: i tt tt tt tt tt t tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt :: tt i tt i tt tt tt t tt -8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8- MAY E N M ! E Movement to Secure Company of Oregon National Guard For Coos Bay Started. Adjutant General W. E. Flnzer of the Oregon National Guard Is desir ous of having n company of militia organized on Coos Bay and has taken the matter up with Walter Lyon, seci'otary of tho Chamber of Commerco who will probably refer It to these with military ambitions. Mr. Lyon belioves that a strong company could bo organized here owing to tho largo number of young inon on tho Day who are eligible. The southern district of Oregon Is divided Into tho Fourth reglmont of tho O. N. G. Tho full complement of a regiment is twelve compnutes and at present thore are only eight companies. Adjutant ' General Fln zer wants It recruited up to full strength. In addition to furnishing tho arms and equipment, the state gives $500 por year towards tho maintenance of tho company'-! armory, etc. Am munition for rlilo practise and tho oxponscs of tho rlilo toams for tho nn nu a 1 contest are also borno by tho Btato. 1IK1 AS SHI? PREDICTED. PENNINGTON, N. J.. July 30. Mrs. Martha Forster of this placo, who was burled today, made a etrango prediction about hor death; which camo true. Mrs. Forstor, who was olghty-nlno yeara old, becamo 111 a week ago, Sho was unconscious two days. When she aroused sho said sho would sleep threo days and nights and then die. Sho ngain sank Into unconsciousness, remained so for tho period sho pro dieted, nwoko, asked for a drink of wator and expired. NEED MORE MONEY TO ARRANGE FOR FAIR Directors Hold Meeting This After noon to ltaihc About $500 to Cover Overdraft. A meeting of the directors of tho Southern Oregon District Fair As sociation, will be held this afternoon to devise means or raising about $500 more funds to defray the pre liminary expenses of tho exposition. Tho management has gone ahead and mado certain improvements that were absolutely necessary to get the grounds in condition and now find that they have overdrawn tho fund about $500. It will be necessary to raise this amount hore at once In order to mnke the fair a success. Ac cording to all Indications, tho fair will be tho most successful exposi tion of tho kind that has ever been pulled off In this section of Oregon if tho management can en nl.pmi and carry out their plans and not bo handicapped for the small amount now required. HLEI RACES BIDED TODAY Tho City of Panama, taking Rroak wator'B place, will sail for Portland, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, at 1 1. M. Poo's Fame Many years ngo an admirer of Edgar Allan Poe "boarded the stage to drlvo to Fordliaui. then n suburb of New York city, where, In n small cottage, Poo wroto many of bis famous tales. "Why are you so anxious to go to Fordham?" asked the stago driver. "Because Poe lived there." "Poo wouldn't bu' been much thought of If he'd ouly lived at Fordham. It wasu't on that account he's famous. It was ou account of them thero pomes and tales." i Systematlo Abbreviation. "There's tho laziest man who ever signed a hotel register," remarked the hotel clerk. "He's a drummer, and his name Is Samuel Parker Sedgewlck Elliott. Ten years ago he used to sign his full name In a very deliberate and careful man ner, using considerable flourish. Then ho began to abbreviate It slightly, like this: " 'Samuel P. S. Elliott.' "Then I noticed on tho register 'Sain'l P. S. Elliott. "The following trip disclosed a fur iher slight elision, 'S. P. S. Elliott.' "Coming In one night rather late, he look the proffered pen and wrote 'Sam Elliott.' "On his arrival hero last week I saw h had tho habit incurably, ilere Is what ho scrawled: '3. SHJot'" Belgians Defeated In Great Eight-Oared Contest On the Thames. (By Associated Press.) HENLEY, Eng., July 31. The International Olympic regatta ended today with the big event of the meeting, the eight-oared race in which the Belgians after winning several heats, were dofeated by the Islanders. Tho race was a battle of styles, and tho result conyinces Eng lishmen that the old style rowing is the better one. CAIEES5 COSTS SIGHT DECLARES W. H. TAFT IS WEARING CORSET Candidate For Presidency Will At tain Lissome Grace of Wood land Kir. NEW YORK, July 30. Mme. Jac. ques, tho famous corset maker, be fore sailing for Europe, mado the statement that she was treating Wm. H. Taft, presidential candidate, and would also take President Itoosovelt In hnnd on her return to America, a month henco. "Secretary Taft Is tho only one of scores of distinguished men who are now being gathered in to slender lines by my belts and stockings," de clared Mme. Jacques. "I have somo men under treatment who have not seen their 'Trilbies for years, who will bo able to turn a back somer sault with oaso In a few months. By continually wearing my belt and stockings, Mr. Taft will attain the llssomo grace of a woodland elf, and If ho wishes a moro wlllowly llgure, I can accomplish It. I never fall." Mino, Jacques explained that her corsot was not really a corset that Is, not tho whnlobono and steel-stay species worn by tho grncoful gentle men of tho French nobility. Strictly speaking, it is a belt that girdles in tho forward overhang. To it thoro nro attached by garters long silk stripped stocking to glvo a moro slondor effect. Supt. Jones of Illinois Declares Blindness Is Due Largely to Incompetent Physicians (By Associated Press.) SPRINGFIELD, 111., July 31. One-third of the blind children of this country are victims of careless physicians or midwives is the startl ing claim made by George W. Jones, superintendent of the Illinois school for the blind. Inflammation of the eyes of tho new born Is liable to re sult In an acute Infection of the eyes soon after the opening and from one to three days after .birth. One per cent of a solution of silver nitrate is an absolute specific for this dlseaso says Superintendent Jones and can be administered with out danger by the most untried physicians. 4$3JSp3 missss 'ny&s -. ROOSEVELT IS COMING. President May Hunt In Oregon Be fore Long. KLAMATH, Ore., July 31. Presi dent Roosovelt expects to hunt bear in tho wilds of Klamath County after the expiration of his present term and before his departure for Africa. John D. Goff, the guide who directed tho way to the haunts of big game In Colorado on tho occasion of tho first western hunt of the then vice president, will visit Klamath county In September for tho purposo of making a personal Investigation of tho big game district of tho Kla math region. It Is stnted on high authority that Mr. Goff will make this trip especially for tho purposo of advising tho presldont as to tho best time to hunt bear nnd mountain lions in this state. F J Hayes Resident Optometrist;. Ccrrect fitting glasses a,nd mounting. Fitting childrens eyes a specialty. 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8- Summer Home Residents .. and .. Campers May have their Laundry done in approved style and delivered to boats at any time by sending it direct to US. YOU Will CP.t it xvhon & promised. That is another feature that will please you. 8 "PROMPTNESS AND PER- FECTION" OUR MOTTO l 8 8 8 8 A PHONE WHAT - Are you looking for a placo to get your clothes tended to? YES Opposite Haines Music Storo on 'C Street. P. P. BRYAN, Prop. COOS BAY STEAM LAUNDRY UO. 871 I 8 it 8 I 8 8 8 I 8 t 8 I 8 8 t 8 I tt 8 8 t 8 t 8 8 i 8 8 8 I 8 t 8 I 8 HERE'S TOUP GOOD HEALTL Welnhnrd's Boer .WARDEN'S LIQUOR HOUSES. Phono 481 Orders Delivered Free by Coal per ton in ton lots,, where it can be rn the wagon to Phone 721 Pacific Livery & Transfer Co $5.0! shoveled coal bins. -8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-t. There is no need of anyone suffer ing long with this disease, for to effect a quick cure it is only neces sary to take a few doses of Tho City of Panama, taking Break water's place, will sail for Portland, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, at 1 P. M. Tho City of Pnnama, taking Break water's placo, will sail for Portland, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, at 1 P. M. Colic, Cholera and Biari'laoea Itaedy In fact, In most cases one dose is sufficient. It never fails and can be relied upon in the most severe and dangerous caws. It is equally val uable for children and is the means of saving the lives of many children each year. In the world's history no medicine has ever met with greater success. PRICE 25c. UP.S5 SIZE GQs, weinhUrd-s beer PROMOTU3S HEALTH MARSDEN'S lidQUOR HOUSE Orders Delivered Free. nines qx per day: buard and room. Week rates, $0. I Phone 2005 Modorn throufthout- LATTIN nOTIEL Guy O. i-rce baths Newlly furnished Next to cor Sheridan and Queon Ave. Marshfleld, Ore UOODS BOUGnTrstfLDTAND-EX- CHANGED AT Tni New Second Hand Stl X. L -. il uu """r to Hroivn's Drurf Store,. n r n vrmn street. MafcliAcIir re a r- A JH K.tijjV ORDERS FOR! WEINHARD'S BEERi By mall or Phono Dellverd Freo i MARSDEN'S LIQUOR HOUf ... ..,. -"-'Trnitnr.rinia' l -0ln i m ii mtrntm"'" sR--"4n----