THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES. MARSHFIELD. OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1908.
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(, 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.
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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.
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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.
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t By buying your furniture here, This is the only fur- J
J nlture store in the city where no second hand goods $
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are carried and our prices are right too, A fair profit $
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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
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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
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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.
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WE MAKE GAS ENGINES AND BOATS
Speed Uunchei cd Eniaei a Specialty
All CUue of Boat . and Eojiie Rtpiiriof Promptly Attended to ,
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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.
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Cab Call Service
AT ANY HOUR
Goo.i Hearsa .and Vehicles.
' HE1SNER, MILLER & CO.
Livery, Feed nnd Sale Stable.
Wood for Baler
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and complete line of blank books, day books, cash books, etc.
iuu uu hoi uavo 10 send to rortland or San Francisco. Try
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