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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 18, 1908)
THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES. MARSHFIELD. OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1908. ,,i n ',,BI 1! tl i h -1 it 1 tattle of fherTown I Iiittlo groins of fact slftcd.from ''t the chnff of gossip flying up j i and down tho town. (, A Son Js Horn Mr. and Mrs.- J. J. Burns, were made happy on Jonuary 11 by tho advent of a baby son. Addition to Family Mr. and Mrs. F. E. hood, of Coos River, have been made happy by the advent of a little son, Leonard Lo Roy. . i i i .. L'lnstcr Causes Ulowl Poisoning Charles Holmstrom, of1 Ten Mile; re moved a corn several days ago by the use of a plaster, and was five days in Mercy 'hospital before he was in a condition to return home again. To Perform Service Father Ray- mond left this morning for Gardiner to perform tho funeral ceremony over the remains of the late Charles Smith who died while being brought here on the last trip of tho Break water, on his way home. Dunce to Raise Funds On tho evening of February 1, the North Bend Are department will give a big , dance for the purpose of raising funds with which to purchase a gym nasium outfit to be used by tho twenty-eight firemen, of which Louis Loomls is chief. Marshfleld skating rink has been un dergoing a thorough overhauling during tho past week, and by the first of the month It will be In excel lent shape. A fine hardwood floor Is being put in, gallarles have been put in tho building for spectators, tho roof and walls have been over hauled and numerous Improvements are being mado in tho structure. An extension of , sixty feet will also be made in tho building shortly which .will make tho structure tho largest In southern Oregon. Breakwater Is Strengthened. Repairs to tho damaged port bow of the Breakwater, which .suffered an accident whllo on a recent trio over the bar, liavo been made in a man ner which-wlll prevent a repetition of a Bimilar accident. Where her bulwarks were crushed In by the weight of the big' wave she has been strengthened with huge braces which will bo impossible to break. The work was completed at the Kruse & Banks shipyard before the boat's de parture two weeks ago. been erected and tho various depart ments, such ns the firemen's hnll, en gineer's ofilce, siorago rooms, and tho extension of tho lower floor havo an been completed and the woodwork painted. Tho Improvements havo moro than doubled the capacity of tho various departments and tho Im proved edifice is a credit to tho city. Very Severe AVJntcr Captain Dave Holden.of tho Gasco, which re cently made avtrlp along tho beach to the Umpqua, states that the present season has been tho most severe on tho water for a number of years, judging from the condition of tho sand seawall along the beach. He says the latter iias been washed away Jn huge lengths where it has stood tho storms of years. The wreck of tho Sacramento has beon washed away inland from where , it stood for several years, and tho un usual violence of the waves has af fected the whole beach. a , .1 I . Work Ncnrly Completed The ex tensive Improvements which havo been in progress on the enlargement of the city hall and fire department, also the city jail, with the exception of the latter have been completed. A hose tower for drying hoso has NOTICE. All Scots, sons and grandsons, are Invited to attend a meeting in Redmen's hall, Saturday evening, Jan. 18th, for purpose of celebrating Burns' anniversary. Scots turn out and help this to bo a grand success, as It will bo tho first anniversary of this kind on Coos Bay. By order of committee and SEC. HUGH SNEDDON. Runs Up 15 Street A team driven by Dan Campbell backed into a horse attached to a city express wagon yes terday evening south of Stauff's gro cery, and tho single horse bolted around tho "Dining Car" and dashed up B street at a terrific gait, and is probably running yet. looking for New Points. Several of the teachers from tho Nor.h Bond school havo been visiting the Marsh field school during tho present week, according to Mr. Goodwin, who states that a great feeling of cordiality ex ists between tho teaching staff of each placo and that tho North Bend visitors havo sought new points in tho profession. Child Will Recover. Every indi cation points toward the recovery of tho little girl of Mrs. Delia Robinson, which was injured by a bad fall last Sunday and whoso recovery was not expected. Ever since a very delicate operation was performed on the child's head by Dr. Houseworth, the little one has shown signs of Im provement and Is expected to become well again. Laying ttas Pipe Workmen aro laying gas pipe on Broadway and C streots this week, and the work of laying tho plpo Is going on In various parts of tho city. The plants being erected in North Bend and will bo operating at an early date. Tho size of tho pipes gives tho impression that radium is going to bo run through them, to some spectators, but it is merely gas. AH-n-WMH-'HT'Ir'-H'rTr4 t J Favor Us and Yourself t By buying your furniture here, This is the only fur- J J nlture store in the city where no second hand goods $ 4- are carried and our prices are right too, A fair profit $ '1 y is all we ask, Anything in the furniture line to be had x $ here, ' C. L Jcli sen Furniture Z FRONT STREET f Gardiner Man Dies Charles R. Smith, of Tacoma, who was being brought from Portland to Gardiner liy tho Breakwater, dies enrouto, his brother, A. F. Smith, being present at the end. Tho deceased had long been a sufferer from dropsy and was being brought homo before his final hour might como. Tho body has boon -taken to Gardiner for interment. Rounding Up Dogs Marshal Car tor hns taken in $125 in taxes dur- ing tho past two or three days for dog taxes. Ho has rounded up most of tho dogs in the business section of tho city and bolieves there will bo over $200 In dog taxes this year com pared with $150 last year. Dogs which apparently havo no owners aro taken to tho pound, and if not called for in twenty-four hours and tho tax paid, they nro painlessly disposed of. Ri'orgimlo Beautiful America Through tho efforts of Mrs. Henry Sengstnckon of Mnrshfiold, tho Beau tiful America club In North Bend has been revived and reorganized. Mrs. L. J. Simpson was olected president at a mooting of tho ladles In North Bond on Tuesday, and efforts will bo mado to havo Marshflold and North Bond co-oporato actively in beautify ing tho buy cities. Just Arrived A full line of pocket and hand electric lights Avoid danger working around your engine at nights. We also have a hand air whistle that will pass inspection, CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK Coos Bay Oil k Supply Co. Water Front Near "A" Street - Phone 33 JACK FLANAGAN - - BILLLAWtOR The Southern Oregon State Normal School At ASHLAND, Ore. Offers especial opportunities for tenchcrs to review for tho teachers' examinations In Februnry nnd Augnpt, and to take work in Pedagogy nnd in Special Methods of teaching in the various grades of tho training school. Since the public schools of Oregon nro railing for teachers who can tench manual training, many aro taking advantage of tho Industrial work lately installed in tho school. Expenses of board and lodging and tuition nominal. The State Normal School ut Ashland is enjoying tho largest appropriation of state funds ever grunted a Normal schqol in tho history of Oregon. Catalogues sent on application to the PKKS1DHNT. grmaasLnpstgnsnrPMBiafy H H I Ul I'IL7tlllt!J I'. tl Work Is Progressing Work on tho big business building being erect ed by Ralph Williams nt tho corner of Broadway nnd Queon nvonuo has boon progressing rapidly during tho lino weather of tho now yenr. Tho walls havo beon partially completed and tho slzo of tho framowork gives eomo idea of what this progressive building will bo whon it is com .pleted. It will bo a decided addition to tho-othor akyscrapora being rectt e4 In Marshflold, ., frl ... , ,- M ' Overhauling SluUIae Rink Thf WHY DO PEOPLE BUY IN SENGSTACKEN ADDITION? BECAUSE Tit is choice inside residence property, lots 50xJ00 with alleys, is well sheltered with a good bay view and prices of lots arc reasonable. For particulars see TITLE GUARANTEE & ABSTRACT CO. Henry Sengstacken, Manager. DSBBTC WTW1 WE MAKE GAS ENGINES AND BOATS Speed Uunchei cd Eniaei a Specialty All CUue of Boat . and Eojiie Rtpiiriof Promptly Attended to , SbtB. k ! fyMtl) .Bs) Stales ,Milli Nortk Bead, Ortfo iU R.gVlttldfaAiiclEiiMrl. .... r.r M'OTF BmI Boader The Myers Store North Bend, Oregon THE GREAT Jd&Yy Clearance AND Pr ml yfc w 1 B f l O SU m r mmizmm'wiuv:.irArsx:M Conolrae's with Deeper Interest. Sigch vigorous buying as has been witnessed at, our store during the past week Is without precedent. We knew the bargains were here, and that all careful beyers could not help but take advantage of them. For Monday and oil of next week some very great reductions will be made. If yon want to save some money, be sure to keep m touch dally with this store's doings. Come every day, if you can, for every day that you come we assure you of real, gen uine bargains bargains the soever been heard of m Remember, the coming week is the last, of this record breaking sale. Hundreds have token advantage of tho special prices. If you haven't, there is still tSmo for you to do so. But you must hurry. Seethe Evening Times for Daily "Specials" V. J. HAYES Resident Optometrist. Eyes tested freo. Broken lens replaced. AVORK GUARANTEED, i Miii-shlk'lil, Oregon. V TT-I ti Cab Call Service AT ANY HOUR Goo.i Hearsa .and Vehicles. ' HE1SNER, MILLER & CO. Livery, Feed nnd Sale Stable. Wood for Baler Third and A.SU ., Phona II 01 axxmrmatrmmRSS. ml THAT NEW LEDGER You were golnc to onen this vear. Wa lmvn it.. Man n full and complete line of blank books, day books, cash books, etc. iuu uu hoi uavo 10 send to rortland or San Francisco. Try this store. y Front Street All tho late papers and magazines. A full lino of stationery. EgTyirr"irgTO.imrrMBrt lonery. j I DRINK 1 NATIONAL BEER ABSOLUTELY PURE N BOTTLED BY Mirf ksotil Bf os. . -,..., , vr.. I'tlUINtS I5JI ,.. JtfKTBliHeUl, "k l Lo HwmwMt
