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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 20, 1907)
Just Received From France MpHR. H And Will fee Closed Out At m SS$ jl m J? JIB MMPraKi'cmszEamgnEB As we do not wish to carry these goods9 for the present at least. We are also closing out two styles of CROCKERY, and some rare values are to be found in these Lines. The Sale Will last all of next week. Come early before all of the best selections are sold. Remember at THE PLACE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY, mmmmmmmmmMBrnm KIDNAPERS IN AUTO GUI EARS Latest Oklahoma Murder Adds New Phase to Series of Mysteries. . SIEZED ON THE STREET Tracks of the Machino Found Near tho Mutilated llody in Creek. Oklahoma City, O. T.. Oct. 19. The "car-clipping mystorlos" havo become bo puzzling to tho local po lice and county officials that tho federal authorities havo been en listed to assist in ferreth'g out tho murdorers. John R. Abornathy, tho "wolf-catching" marshal, is now aid ing the Oklahoma City officials and the sheriffs of Kiowa, Grady and Ok lahoma counties. So far facts are confined to tho finding of three bodies, clipped of ears and mutilated. Arrests fol lowed, preliminary hearings wero held, but convincing evidence was lacking- To add to tho complica tions, two of tho bodies havo been given conflicting identifications. At first It was bollovod that a gang of wandering robbers and thugs beat ing their way about on freight trains were responsible for tho killing, but tho supposed kidnaping of tho latest victim In an automobile from tho main streets of Oklahoma City has added n more puzzling phase to tho mystery. Supposed Victim Writes. Tho first body was found lying in Elk creek, nenr Hobart. Not only wero tho ears missing, but tho noso and part of a cheek had betfn cut off. After sovcral days tho body was identified ns that of J. W. Mason, also known as M. W. Taylor, by Ar thur Klrby of Franklin, Tex., who said that Mason had picked cotton with him. Tho Tyler brothers came from San Antonio, Tex., and Identi fied tho body ns that of their miss ing brothor. But this identification was proved incorrect whon tho miss ing brother made his whereabouts known. On tho supposition that tho dead man was Tyler, tho Kiowa county au thorities had arrested three Mask brothers, living near Hobart, in n dugout, with whom It was learned that Tyler had played poker. At tho preliminary hearing tho officers tes tified that (hoy had found blood near bloody buggy robe near by. Other partially convincing evidence was brought out, but tho Masks were ac quitted and then came a letter from Tyler stating that he was alive and well. No further arrests were made in this case. Box Car Mystery. The second "ear-clipping" case came with the finding of a body In a box car near Chickasaw. Bpth ears had been removed close to tho skull and five bullet holes were in tho chest. The body was found on top of a pile of railroad ties, loaded for shipment to southwestern Oklahoma. Indications were that tho murder had been committed only a short time before. Blood was splattered on the ceiling and sides of tho car. Again identifications were con flicting. The first naming of the body as that of J. H. Crawford, a laborer of Tuttle, I. T., lead to the arrest of his wife, with whom ho had quar reled and whom ho had loft to go to Dos Moines. Then followed the arrest of O. B. Hathaway, Len and L. C. Keith, with whom Crawford had last been seen In Tuttle. It developed that Hathaway's wlfo had accompanied Crawford's wife to Chlcknsaw to se cure a warrnnt for Crawford on tho charge of abuse. Tho warrant was refused. Five More Arrested. Still flvo more nrrests followed. Five negroes wero thrown into Jail, but wero released when they proved an nlibi. Tho body nt this point was given now identification. This time, Mrs. S. W. Harrison of Stonewall, I. T., said that the (lend man was her brother. OUIo Little of Isabel. Kan. Sho sent photographs to tho Kansas homo to strengthen tho identifica tion. But Mrs. Crawford is un shaken In her statements that tho dond mnn is her husband. The finding of tho body of Wilbur Ounroth, noar Oklahoma City, mado tho third "ear clipping" murder. Both ears had boon hacked off. and four bullet hole sworo in the body. Several teeth had been knocked out and tho body was otherwise muti lated. Identification wa3 mado by papers found In the dead man's cloth ing. With tho latest case tho officials believed that an organized gang was at work, as tho work of murderer or murderers In tho threo cases had been almost Identical. Victim Visiting UN Mother. Sevoral nrrests wero mado in tho InRt cose, but so far no tanglblo evi dence has been produced. It Is believed that Ounreth was kidnaped from the business portion of Oklahoma City In nn automobile. A woman has been found who heard a man scream and immediately nftor distinguished tho sounds of an auto mobile starting away rapidly. O feAST MAKSHFIELB. Marshfleld gave Miss Jennings a fare- mmmamsmmmaammmmmauw MfMIMWMMWBHMlBIt gHmimwWTW.lmf,ln1 tutmm . i i T - lr1 imui-yM, JMMM L-L-TTT. tho door of tho Mask dugout, also n signs. A. II, Eddy has been busy since coming to town. Now oottago do- .'I 1- '0 W4M'JU The members of the East Marsh field school had a small but Interest ing entertainment Friday, Oct. 18, at East Marshfleld school. Miss Bronte Jennings, who has been teacher, de serves a great deal of credit for tho successful way in which the after noon's entertainment was carried out. The opening address was made by Miss Jennings and was an encour aging welcome to the parents and others present. There was a largo "Welcomo" printed on the blackboard, and Irene Humbert drew some very pretty flowers underneath the printing, and as sho has a splendid talent for drawing, it mado it very attractive. The school house was also nicely decorated with flowers. Miss Irene Humbert in her solo, "The Orphan Girl," showed unusual talent, and a bright future is held for her by her many friends. Miss Edla Selvog in her solo. "I've Got tho Nicest Papa," also did exception ally well. Miss Edith Anderson and Miss Nellie Major sang "Como Back to Erin" with the aid of Miss Jen nings singing alto and playing. Miss Gertrude Kittson and Miss Nel lie MajoV gave a duet, "When Wo Get Homo," Miss Kittson playing. Following is tho program: Opening address Miss Jennings. Opening song "Dip Boys, Dip tho Oar." Recitation and song by little folks. Song "Old Johnnie," by four girls. Solo "I've Got the Nicest Pnpa," Edla Solvog. Recitation "Pet's Punishment," Nellie Obsen. Song "Como Back to Erin." Recitation "My Old Love," Ethel Anderson. Song "Spider nnd tho Fly," by school. Recitation -Willie Kittson. Recitation Edith Anderson. Solo "Tho Orphan Girl," Irene Humbert. Recltntion Nellie Major. Recitation Edla Solvog. Duet Gertrude Kittson and Nel lie Major. Recitation "Lasca," Bronto Jon nlngs. In tho evening tho scholars nnd somo of tho young folks of East well party, as she is to go to Sum ner Sunday, where sho will teach for some time. She was taken entirely by surprise as she had not heard any thing about it. She had already re tired, but was obliged to prepare for the evening's fun after her guests had already arrived. The boys made a largo bonfire whfch lighted up tho whole proceed ings. A lot of merry games were played. When all were tired of the evening's sports, nuts and candy were served, after which the crowd depart ed for their homes. Thanking Miss Jennings for tho patience and Inter est she has taken In her scholars and wishing her a pleasant future and a good school at Sumner. Snturdny. Mrs. Cavanaugh and daughter, Mrs. Kittson, were In Marshfleld do ing somo trading. Miss Blanche Tellefson was In town today. Mr. Joe Larsen from Allegany. who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. J. W. Peterson and family, went homo today. Mr. Stonecypher, Sr., was in town today and while doing his shopping somo one locked their boat fast to his and as he could not unlock It he had to wait until tho owner camo be fore ho could go home. Mrs. J. W. Peterson and two daughters were in town. Mr. and Mrs. John Olson wero in town shopping yesterday. Mrs. Arthur Vineyard and mother-in-law wero over doing a Httlo trad ing. Mr. J. W. Peterson of East Marsh field is busy buildingi a row boat for himself. Miss Ollie Richards of Sumner is down visiting friends and Is to return with her new teacher, Miss Bronte Jennings, Sunday. A Light High in Air Pittsburg, Oct. 19 (Saturday) A message received by tho Associated Press from Fairmont, W. Va., says; a light, far above tho town, was dis tinguished shortly after one o'clock this morning, moving rapidly east ward. It is believed hero to be tho balloon which started from St Louis, Wednesday evening. Ji. C. Durkeo wishes to notify tho public that ho is now able to re turn to old business of shingling. Open for all jobs. Important to the Shipping Public The Coos Bay Transportation Company has been organized for the purpose of filling a "long felt want." Our readers are well aware of the fact that the loose methods hereotfore existing in the trans- ferring of goods between Marshfield and all shipping points in and around here have been very crude, with the result that many valuable packages have been I lost. On complaint being made there was always room for contention as to who was responsible. Un- i der our plans there will be no delay, no uncertainty about delivery and no loss. The great convenience J of this transfer depot has already been recognized ! by some of the merchants of Marshfield and North Bend, who have made arrangements with the Coos I Bay Transportation Co. for the temporary storage, fnrf rvrl 4-m.mm ..... . XI f -. uaie ctnu uaiisier oi xneir gooas. r-rom our headquarters boats will run to all points on the Bay, Coos River and the various inlets. Any goods en- 5 trusted to our care will reach their destination, no matter where it is. Waiting room for the conven- r ience of patrons will soon be finished. Your patron- ' age is respectfully solicited. The Coos Bay Transportation Co. A Street Dock, Old Breakwater Office TON & HANSEN (9) AZ1N&5 AGENTS Waterman's Itkol Fountain Pens the fast on the market absolute guarantee, fer sale at the . RED CROSS sA.,nlt1kt l'Jiirrt "Mkib. is sisai. iSreP" N! 1 Mi