The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957, February 19, 1908, Image 4

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Newspaper Page Texts THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1908. M. F. D. HAS STAR OF HOPE FOR COOS BAY J b Prominent Attorney Writes From Pennsylvania He Sees . It Rising on Pacific Coast. .'A PAVING SUGGESTION JR. M. Stockcr Writes Tho Times Jin Interesting Letter Prom Hones dale Speaks for Consolidation. Tho following Interesting commu nication from a prominent attorney of Honesdalo, Pennsylvania, has been received by tho Times. It contains sduio excellent food for thought and readers of Tho Tlnn-K will find It worthy of careful perusal. Honesdalo, Pa., Fen. S. 1308. Editor Times: I am reading your paper and sever al other Oregon publications care fully and I believe tho star of hope Is about to rise over Coos Bay. Tho Southern Pacific system will bo com pelled to build In there pretty soon or some one else will como in there. Owing to tho coal that you havo thero "Undo Sam" may want Coos Bay for a naval station yet. Some -of tho most stirring events in tho history of the twentlth century will tnko piace on the borders of the mighty Pacific ocean. Tno cradlo of tho raco was about tho Mediterran ean Sea, their power shifted to the nations about tho North Sea. After Jho discovery of America tho Atlant ic ocean becamo tho great highway of commerce, with tho building of the trans-continental railroads tho Pa cific coast began to open up, with tho completion of the Panama canal It will still further open up. Tho awakening of Japan and China with thfir teeming millions will open up Undo relations that will make tho Tncific a great highway of commerce and ports that can bo developed Hire Coos Bay must como to tho front. 3 wish all tho towns on that peninsula could rise to tho Importance of what lies before them and consolidate un der one city charter and ono name and ono government, then you could plan for tho harmonious development of that wholo peninsula along broad lines. Tho longer you delay consolida tion tho harder it will be to consoli date. Local pride becomes stronger and petty selfish prldo becomes more deeply rooted. The Marshfleld mayor practically told tho council that tho town would havo to tako off Its baby clothes and ' don man't attire. He was right and that talk applies to tho whole penin sula. Just consolidate and plan great things for a great city. I was never In your city during tho rainy season but I Imagine that tho streets are about impassible at that time. Have you ever tried block pavement. Wash ington, tho capital of our country, was rescued from tho mud and made Into ono of tho most beautiful cities In tho world by block pavement. "When I was In West Superior, oppo site Duluth, they were making good streets in that quagmire, with block pavement. First grado your road, then put on a dressing of about six or eight inches of cracked stono, roll theso down with a heavy roller so that tho center will bo a littlo higher In order that tho water may run off them. Put on tho blocks. These lilocks should ho eight or ten Inches high, sawed off of squared timbers and set on end close together. It needs a littlo sand to adjust tho hlocka and fill up tho cracks. Such a pavement makes an elegant road and it lasts for years. Timber Is cheap with you and I am of tho opin ion that fir and cedar would make good blocks. You should try ono short street first and seo how It works. Virginia avenue, nt North Bend, from Sherman nvenuo down to tho wharf would bo an excellent place to inako tho trial, and I suspect Simpson would not chargo much for blocks enough to mako tho trial. Per haps your greatest difficulty would bo In getting tho stono, but thero Is ctono up Coos River and perhaps oth er places that could bo got for tho purpose Nothing will glvo you so much courago as having streets that aro solid tho year around. You will reallzo then that you nro in n city whero business can bo transacted all tho year around with comfort. Good treets with a fow brick blocks will tlvo the town a city appearance. Yours R. M. STOCICER. "I must admit I would not try Co sell Bound Rlnc at first, but now "well, tho boss can't cot enoueh of It." -8toB, Coll, Trio I A. Bacofal. Brief Review of the Depart ment's Past and Outlook for Future. Monday morning tho Marshfleld flro department again demonstrated its ability to copo with dangerous fires; this recalled to tho minds of Marshflelders tho fact that thoy have a flro department. Wo aro prone, in this busy age to relegate our firemen llko our soldiery, and those other Institutions which await in modest retirement emergency's call to bestir for action Into a dusty rocess of un conscious neglect. Tho neglect is all tho moro flagrantly conspicuous be cause of tho untoward show of adu lation we make when theso organiza tions spring into the white glare of publicity by acquitting themselves with credit when the summons for duty Is sounded. The first duty of a municipality is toward its flro de partment, other matters come in their natural sequence. It should bo tho chief aim, the paramount prldo of tho city administration to keep the flro department up to such a stand ard of par excellence that it will be an examplo of emulation for other cities. In August 1891 tho nucleus of the present fire department was organ ized when James II. Flanagan was elected foreman of tho Marshfleld engine company, No. 1. The charter members of the department are: W. L. Rideout, C. Fenner, A. J. Jackson, Herman Truscow, Chris Rasmus sen, S. D. Magnes, George P. Aston, J. F. Hall, W. P. Murphy, Georgo S. Twombley, James II. Flanagan, J. S. Coke, James Hill, C. S. Benuer, C. W. Patterson, F. M. Phipps. From tho engine company organ ized seventeen years ago the depart ment has grown and expanded until now It numbers a total membership of ninety. Its Are fighting history has been a succession of gallant vic tories. The memory of the flght against the flro in tho Castlewood saloon is still recalled with pride by Marshfleld residenters. Odds were heavy there. Tho saloon building was in the middle of a crowded busi ness block and the flames had gained fearful headway beforo the alarm was sounded. Tho Are, however, nev er got bejond Its original confines and abutting buildings escaped un scathed. Tho flro department is well pro vided In the way of equipment, hav ing ono steamer, a chemical, a hook and ladder and three hose carts. Following is the list of active mem bers: Bennett Swanton, J. W. Chap man, Li. R. Robertson, Vincent Pratt, Tom Nicols, chief; C A. Ponnock, George Ferry, E. Ferry, M. Ireland, J. L. Ferry, Jr., J. W. Butler, treasur er; Fa. C. L. Farrin, William Long hair, Charles Jensen, standing com mittee; C. R. Golden, Georgo Farrin, T. J. Lewis, William Bralnard, Rob ert Marsdon, Jr., Ilillis Short, Ralph Matson, L. D. Pettyjohn, II. Cordes, Ira J. Chapman, Daniel Keating, R. 13. Johnson, Leonard Mauzey, Wil liam Sleep, Edgar Mauzey, Albert Seellg, A. W. Neal, A. Helming, II. Lockhart, Charles McCulloch, Jasper Mauzey, Georgo Thomason, A. G. Noah, Thomas Lawhorn, Sam Mars den, E. Lawrence, Georgo A. Stolty, L. D. Noah, Charles Corthell, L. W. Travor, secretary; Dan Lyons, James Cowan, Georgo Gulovsen, Thomas Rooke, A. E. Sleep, U. G. Keenan, John Longstaff, Jr., Roy Ollvaut, C. W. Wolcott. Following aro tho names of tho exempt members. After nn active membor has sorved for seven years ho is given an exemption card which releases htm from compulsory flro duty. It Is a tribute to tho patriotism and devotion of tho flro department, however, that many of tho exempt members aro among tho most active workers at fires: John F. Hall, C. W. Patterson, James II. Flanagan, W. P. Murphy, Georgo Camel, August Peterson, D. Retzman, T. T. Goldeu, Charles Kronholm, A. J. Watson, J. S. Coko, Jr., James Watson, F. E. Nolson, C. A, Woodward, A. B. Prentiss, John Stauff, W. A. Tojo. Georgo Winches ter, J. W. Tibbeib, O. Schetter, F. A. Sacchl, James Hutchinson, J. T. Hull, Carl L. Albright, presldont of tho flro department; F. M. Fredburg, E. R. Colgan, Georgo Ayro, August Farley, Charles Stauff, C. E. Nichol son, W. II, Elckworth, A. B. Camp boll, C. F. McKnlght, J. W. Flanagau, It. C. Cordes, J, J. Kronholm, R. D. Bralnard. "It Is 'Sound Ring In tho morn ing, 'Sound Ring' at uoon and 'Sound Rlug' at night at our place." I. S. Lundo, Mgr, Finnish Co-op. Co. Today's ads reflscb tka enterprise t "teeny's peoples' la tils city. $1.45 Per Sack I Sound Ring Flour 1 A NIGHT OP Magic -Mirth - and Mystery THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICANS THE TWO HOYTS "With their company of talented performers will appear at THE MASONIC OtfEKA HOUSE MARSHFIELD POPULAR HBWiKWTC!' yK5TORty..jj-i Ladies of Beautiful America Club Take Another Step in Great Campaign. Another step was taken in the cam paign for a "city beautiful" of North Bend at the meeting of tho Beautiful America club In that city yesterday afternoon when it was decided to onvert the area of ground in fronl of the city, hall Into an artistic plaza. Tho space of ground In front of tho city hall is the converging point ot four streets and forms a large circle about 200 feet in diameter. The ladles wish to move tho band stand from its present site, to the center of this circle, and If the structure Is too solidly built to allow of moving, tho ladles will build a public fount ain. Either ono would havo the ef fect of beautifying this particular snaco immeasurably. J. G. Horn, tho North Bend contracting carpenter, will investigate the baud stand this week and report to the ladies wheth er it can bo removed. Friday a spec ial meeting will bo held to tako de cisive action on Mr. Horn's report. For tho raising of funds to carry on their great campaign the ladles yesterday decided to give a Calico Ball on tho first Saturday after Easter. A. W. Myers, Coos Bay's well known merchant, will cooperate with tho ladles In their efforts to raise money by giving them five per cent of tho total sales of tho storo on Saturday, February 29. On this occasion tho Beautiful America club members will servo lunch in tho Myers store basement and also glvo an elaborate entertainment in tho basement theater. .Alliance Departs Tho Alliance was duo to leavo North Bend today at 1 o'clock. Following is tho list of passengers taking passago for Portland: C. W. Waldrlck, Pearl, Archio and Clarence; C. Schom, H. W. McBrown, Miss Car rie TIIo, Miss Katherlno Nicols, W. C. Walling, Mrs. Dooley, Halden Foos, Jas. F. Reed, L. A. Murray, Georgo McGregor, Mrs. K. McGregor, Miss Daisy Hunt, Georgo Palmer, M. W. Warner, W. W. Holland, Jimmlo Tllo, E. Highly, E. Boono. "I would feel llko I was slight ing an old friend If I neglected Sound Ring." Geo. Fourier, with Chas. stauff. "With tho bright prospect this year has for1 mo I always say 'lt,oi will tako Sound Ring too. " Ches ter Wolcott. "My wlfo and I started right by using Sound Ring Flour." Fred Weaver, lth Finnish Co-op. Co., "Bert Is tho applcof my eyo but if I over thought ho would go back on Sound Ring I would disown him." Gow Why. "Chestor's standing with tho ladles makes mo feel suro his Judg ment la good, so Sound Ring for mo." Dwlght Wolcott, OLD PAPERS For sale at Tho Times office. SIGHTLY PLAZA r PRICES MHVJHVS G By tho bushel; not diamonds. Valuable articles always como in small packages. I have tak en a small spaco in Tho Times for ono year. Because it is small is no Indication of Its worth. You will sometimes find this small spaco moro In teresting than a half page as a money saver. It will bo changed twice n week and It wlll pay you to look for it. A. M. PRENTISS" & CO. Post Cards, Novelties, General Merchandise. mtMHtOMMMUMIUM Banquet I Delicacies A Specialty. S "A" St. opposite Now Bank Bid Tacts About tho Grip. The grip is highly infectious. It stimulates other diseases. The grip picks out tho weak points of a person's constitution. Tho grip In Itself is byno means a mortal disease. The victims of tho grip aro adults who perish from pneumonia or bron chitis, and tho aged who sink from heart exhaustion. Children, while prono to tho dis ease, enjoy a comparative immunity from Its complications and dangers. In adults tho attack, as a rule, comes on with lightning llko speed, health is suddenly overcome by a feeling of discomfort and depression. Ho "runs" nt tho nose; ho feels chilly; his head aches; his eyes pale him. What to do go to bed at oncoj tako Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and qulnino as directed for Influenza. Do this and tho grip Is soon shorn of Its terrors. For salo by John Prouss. iG$G&CGGC$$$&&CG&G$XyX(i I A Times Is I .Want Ad. I is a psrtner that is easy g to get along with. Try one. " N Ci if YOUR CrfXV0O0OO COUCHES We have them, all kinds from $6.50 up. Before buying see our window display. HEET US . SSztp' 111 $? jj'i'iiiiiiiiif Iai .- oaiallSrenBA.JDiFhriTKi'JlSJS. JOHN A. PROVORSE, Prop.and Mgr. Phone 1251 - - HHH-M v44M,4"H4rH4"W"5 HJ"WW Wv4 "H-fr SSSOSVSOSSOtfcfcOS DRINK NATIONAL BEER 00S$SS''S VAAAAAWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAA For a good Hatch use the PETALUMA INCUBATOR JOHN W. FLANAGAN, Agt. Poultry Supplies CrderYour Settings New For Brown Leghorns Rhode Island Reds Barred Plymouth Rocks All Standard Bred. Price $1.50 Per Setting Special Price on Incubator- Lots. $ 5vavvsavvvs.svwvv STEAMER "FLYER" M. P. PENDERGRASS, Mnster. TIIE TABLE. Leaves Marshfleld 7:30, 9:00. and 10:30 a. m and 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 o'clock p. m. Leaves North Bend at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a. m., and 1:45 3:15 end 5:00 p. m. Makes dally trips except Sundays. Faro: Ono way, 15 cents; round trip, 25 cents. THOROUGHBRED CHICKEN EGGS EQR HATCHING, t . I am prepared to furnish during the season eggs for hatching from thoroughbred S, C. Brown Leghorns, White Leghorns, Black Mlnorcas and , White Plymouth Rocks at $1.00 per, setting. Incubator lots of Brown Leghorn at $5,00 per hundred and Dlack Mlnorcaa $6.00 per hundred. Also eggs from the famous laying Indian Runner ducks at $2.00 per sotting. J. O. WATSON. Breeder of Registered Jersey Cattle and Berkshire swlae. CofuiHe, Ore-, em. JJrif A J-'rfnIftiU.i ' (fviARSHFIELD, OREGON. 4tjjfjiM,i(,y$ 111 i , ', tw feSUL 'ML. 4- t 4. North Bend, Oregon X ABSOLUTELY PURE BOTTLED BY Mirrasoul Bros. PHONE 1531 For convenience of Call pa- fa trons tho Laundry office will I bo open Saturday evenings until .'. 8 n'olnrlr. &. i Phono 571 today. Our wagon will call. COOS BAY STEAM LAUNDRY Marshfleld and North Bend. BWiHasyigffTOrEagMraBmmTrprjnPCT GET YOUR Wood .. FROM .. JOHN AEANDSON PHONE 1.1.11 T V"--- Dancing School Every Monday M And Thursday Evening at ODD FELLOWS HALL. Private Instruction from 2 till 5 p. m. DRAJIATIO OLTJB Will bo organized from Pupils Taking Instruction In Elocution and Dramatic Art Special Attention to Children's Class In Dancing and Elocution, See mo at tho Hall on Mondays and Thursdays; Afternoon and Evening. ' rrof.' O. P. Smith. ' l-O E5H25E52S2Z53H5EESH5SSE5BSESEra EMPIRE Fish Market A Street Wharf Fresh, Salt, Smoked and canned fish; In fact all kinds of fish la season. Wharf back o! i PIONEER GROCERY. I i f.jiMM W.w&i$&, L"