DESTROYER LEAVES FOR NORTHERN PORT . Tho torpedo boat destroyer Problo departed from the bay yesterday morning shortly after five o'clock, bound for Grays Harbor. The boat ,va3 spoken by a few Coos Day peo ple, among them being tho owner nt a llshlng boat coming In from tho outside. Tho Preble crow wanted to Till gaining, the mission ot tno destroyer was ascertained. Tho boat Is short of men and laid up over night to give the firemen a chance to rest. She expected to make Grays Harbor last night. HBldo. Tho Preble crow wanted to givo cchoca of h ' convcatlon irchaso nsh. and during tho bar- rcccntIy ho( nt "eatn e?' WANT ADS FOR. SALi: Portable bako oven and baking utensils. Address "Busi ness" care TIitps. WANTED Girl for general house work. Address Mrs. W. H. Elck-worth. FOR SALE Homestead relinqulsh mont. Address It. B .C, caro The Times. WANTED Two heavy teams to haul piling for Plat B wharf, on con tract or six dollars per day. L. D. Kinney. COQUIJjLH citv news. Conuille, Oregon, Aug. 9, 1907. A great commotion was caused on the streets this morning by a run away. A gentleman was breaking a colt to a cart and had hitched him up for tho first time. He was be having very nicely, quite as a good colt should, when in tho twinkling of an eye, the seat of the cart became unfastened and the driver was tossed, heels over head backwards to the ground, tho lines woro Jerked from his hands, and away went colt and cart In a mad race, to see which would get there first. Tho cart seemed to Imagine it would gain time by going on one wheel, so over it went, spinning ono in tho air, dizzily, round and round; then with a bounce the cart righted Itself, only to repeat the performance, and suddenly, of course, the cart caught against an obstacle and the race was over, and the poor colt stood trembelingly by awaiting his master, who had not been hurt and was participating in the race for the consolation prize which constituted a colt, only scratched a little, a harness not very badly broken, and a cart unharmed. At the homo of tho bride's parents Jlr. and Mrs. N. Lorenz, Thursday eve August 1, Itev. William Horsfall united in marriage M. J. Harston and Miss Edna Lorenz. Aug. 5th Solomon C. Endicott and Miss Andry B. Bridges, secured a license to marry. The annual reunion of tho Pioneers and the Grand Army of the Republic will be held at Bandon on Aug. 28 29 and 30. Orvll Dodge and a friend from the cast, Frank Putman, left last Mon day to enjoy an outing In tho moun tains. B. C. Knight of Myrtlo Point, who has been very sick with fever at the city hospital, Is much Improved. Mr. and Mrs. Jamea F. Lee of Rlv erton left last week for their old home In Kansas to visit relatives. John Farse, an expert miner, has been prospecting nonr . Lampa and will now go' to the bay td help open the old Henryvllle mine. Sam Johnson and G. Boak, who have been hunting In the Salmon mountains, have returned and report a good timo and plenty of venison. Mr. Johnson picked up a nugget of gold from the bottom of a creek. Mr. William Windle, who lived near Beaver Inlet, left on the last Alliance for England, via Portland. a 0 Tni.inn n ? wtfn nflTTIft 1111 from Redding. Cal.. to be present at WANTED By Mm. J. A. Goodwill, U ,,AAt. nf fm Inttnr's fllfttAl. I . i i.U WCUUIUK Ul Wl ., w - r Miss Edna Lorenz. Mrs. J. H. Nosier tBHiaioooCTimesai Tho attention of Btrangcrs In our city is called especially to these ser vices, at all of which they are eartlly welcome. A Christ Inn Kiide.n or Rally. The Christian Endeavor societies of Marshfleld and North Bond will join together in a rally on Tuesday evening of this week In the 'Presby terian church of this city. On this occasion the Rev. H. II. Brown will He Is cordially invited to bo present. Tho full program wil bn tnilillslmrl Tuesday morning. Church Sen Ices nt Pipers Grot The M. E. churches of Marshfleld and North Bend, will hold service nt Piper's Grove, Coos River, on Sun day forenoon. Steamer Alert will leave Marshfleld at 8 a. in., returning at 4 p. in. Everybody Invited to at tend. W. R. F Browne, Pastor M. E. Church. WANTED Ten men to clear land on Plat B, by tho acre. L. D. Kinney. WANTED Dishwasher and chamber maid, at Hotel Oregon, North Bend. WANTED TO RENT House, not less than four rooms; by August 20. Address L. W. M., or P. O. Box 314. NOTICE TEACHERS WANTED. Application will bo received by the clerk of school district No. 6, Empire City, Oregon, for the posi tions of principal and assistant; roferences must accompany application. LOST July 12, on Front street or noarjMort Landing, small plain, ' "goPJ wateh,'no'lnltlaTs or engrav ings; open faoed. Suitable reward offered. Leave at Times office, or address, Mrs. S. A. Yoakam, Marshfleld, Oregon. WANTED Men to work in sawmill, wages" $2 per day and upward. Simpson Lumber Co. 8-241tf has none to eastern Oregon on a. visit, thence on to Indiana to visit her aged mother. . Leon and Albert Paull were over from North Bend on Sunday yltlng their parentB and brother. They both have positions at Simpsons mill. Mr. and- Mrs. E. E. Bender of Myrtle Point visited Coquille over Sunday. Land and Lyons, Prof. Hawkins and Thompson, the barber, left yes terday on a hunting trip to Eden valle.. Johnny Lenevo and Rose, the candy man, and one or two others took a hike for Curry county. There was still another party of hunters left town yesterday for the mountain wilds. Ray Bates came In from Walla Walla on tho last steamer and re ports awful hot weather there, and everything dried up with tho heat. AT THE CHURCHES. First Baptist Cliuicli. Rnrvlnoo tnr finnriflV. AllCUSt 11. 10.00 a. m., bible school, Alva Doll, superintendent. 11:00 a. m sermon by Rev. D. W. Thurston, pastor; sub ject: "Tho Sea: Its Ravages and Tragedies." At tho morning services a duet, "Saved by Grace," by Mrs. Emll Ogren and C. J. Millls. 7:00 p. m Young People's prayer meeting. 8:00 p. m sermon by Capt. R. Schmehl, commander of tho ship Gleaner; and the following selections by the choir: "Power to Save," by male quartette; solo, "Moment by Moment," by H. B. Millls; solo,f"My Lord and I," by Mrs. McCray; also several familiar hymns by tho con gregation. Strangers are especially invited to all services. Tho First Presbyterian Chinch. Announcements for Sunday, Aug ust Jlth: 10:00 a. m tho Sunday school convenes for bible study. 11:00 a. m., morning worship, with sermdn by tho Rev. William Alex ander Smith. 7:00 p. m., the Chris tian Endeavor service. Topic: "Tho Teachings of tho Trees." 8:00 p. m., evening service at which the Rov. Tracy B. Grlswold will speak, Among the special musical foatures for the preaching services aro to be mentioned the vocal solos by Mrs. JeasaJngramaaOjy M&JSSw a few summer Hoarders; parties wishing a day pn South Coos river can get dinner. Phone 20x8. Launch Tioga leaves 8:00 a. m dally. FOR SALE Cucumbers Just the right size for picketing at 25 cts. per gallon. C. J. TIbbetts, Sum ner, Ore. Phono 1218 or 121x3. FOR RENT 3-room cottage, suit able for man and wife. Apply next to Catholic church, or Times office. WANTED Any kind of second hand goods at tho Second Hand Store, North Bend. FOR SALE Well located lot in the coming town of Glasgow; price $85; easy terms. B. 3. Burnoy, North Bend, Ore. SOM EGOOD RTY A good home in South Marshfleld can be bought on easy terms. A valuable two-acre tract between Marshfleld and North Bend at a bargain price. A fine business corner, right in the heart of the business district, at a price that makes it a "gilt-edged" investment. ' Two fine business lots the best .in Marshfleld at a figure below the market. A beautiful residence site, close to business, with fine bay view, worth the money. a One of the best ranches on Coos River; well improved; at a "snap" price. These investments are well worth your money. To investigate them is well worth your time. t I S. KAUFMAN & CO. Marshfield, - - - Oregon. OVER TELEPHONE OFFICE. i M. The Steamer F. PLANT 1 Sails from Marshfield Tuesday at noon. F.S DOW Agent MARSHFIELD, : , : OREGON 1m ' -J FOR SALE Ranch of 158 acres lo cated 5 miles above Allegany. For particulars apply to Henry Mlch elbrlnk, North Bend. WANTED Waitress for mill board ing house. Good wages to right party. Courteney Lumber Co., WANTED Anybody having goods to store call at Taylor's Piano House on Broadway, near C. street. Largo warehouse just completed. Terms reasonable. FOR SALE CHEAP FIno set single buggy harness; a 40-82 Winches ter rifle, with case; bright now 30 Inch steamer irunk. G. W. iom ple, North Bend, Ore. Phone G61. i'!5'w-.3Srt! COOS BAY MONUMENTAL WORKS We guarantee better work at tower prices, Ubaji can bp had elsewhere. Do not order monumental work until you novo SEEN US Stewart & Mitchell Corner 3d & D Sts. Phone, Main 1731 There never will be a better time to build you a house than at the present time. Lumber is cheaper now on Coos Bay than it will ever be again But we are not, selling lumber. We are in the power and electric lighting business and are at work putting in a gas plant. And when you put u pyour new building have it wired for electric light and plumbed for gas. If you have ever used electric light you would hardly think of going back to tallow candles or foul-smelling kerosene; if the housewife has ever used an electric flat iron she would not be disposed to surrender it. And if you have ever used a gas stove no one could induce you to go back to the old sooty, grimy coal stove. The Coos Bay Gas ft Electric Co. Marshfield and North Bend. i"- --"---'- WILSON & THOMAS Contractors and Builders Office fixtures a specialty. Store Fronts, Counters, Shelving. Let us work out your plans. See us be fore building, i Shop opposite Bear's Livery Stable, North Front Street WANTED Energetic young manor 1 in,i,r nt nnoo: eood salary. Call at Times office for particulars. LOST- Near corner C and Laurel streets, Wednesday morning, a pair 'of elbow-length, tan colored, kid gloves. A reward Is offered for their return to Times office. WANTED A good girl fbr general house work. Highest wages for rHht narty. Mrs. I. 3. Kaufman. imm&ww NEW HOUSES FOR. SALE ON EASY TERMS Neat and modern. Situated in North Bend Heights. Best view on the peninsula, also vacant lots in the same tract. Prices rea sonable and terms easy. WARD & HURD Successors to Ward & Ward. Boro Thymo Anticeptic Tpoth Paste This is a delightful prep aration for cleaning and preserving the teeth We will sell this for this week only at the re rriarkably low price of 1 5 cents Corner Meado-nnd Verjnoat Ste. Lockhart-Parsons V Drug Co. , I.. 61 H: I, i jo-V