• • •• o • Volum» XXIV. BANDON, o o o THURSDAY, JUNE 4, I90H OREGON, Death of S, J. McCloskey. There considerable interest Attempted Suicide. • -------- • shown in the contest for U. S. sen­ J. If. Scoggins, a painter, attempt­ S J McCloskey, one of the oldest ator, .is there wk .- all over the state The electioh in Bandon.’Monday, Mr. Cake h as a majority of forty ed to take his own life, by stabbing and best known residents of Coos for tne most part was a quiet af­ over Mr. Chamberlain. For rep­ himself in the ches? Tuesday morn­ ’ lunty, died at hi.-, home at Nor­ fair, although there was some argu­ resentative of the fifth district, Mr. ing. The knife blade pierced the way, Tuesday, June 2. agv-d 71 \ ears. ment heard on the street corners Bedillion, who is very popular at left lung and only missed the apex 7 months and 18 days. He was a and at other places, and a few times home x>n account of the great of the heart by a hairs breadth. I man of good moral character and the words friiin the lips of those in interest he has taken in ’ the town Mr. Scoggins had been despondent was highly esteemed over the county the controversy, waxed’rather warm, anil community, completely slaught- for some time over family troubles as a neighbor and citizen. Mr McCloskey was prominent in however, there w.i, no demon­ 1 cred his opponents, receiving 213 and hail been indulging a little too str. tion of any kind ind ifter it is all votes while Mr. Kinney, the re­ freely in stimulants, -but a day or many moves for the betterment fo over and the smoke <>f battle is! 1 publican, received only SS. Mr, two before he committed the act he ( "'is county in its earliest history cleared away, people are shaking Bruer, also a local man and seemed in better spirits and no one and always worked for the best inter­ hands and are on just as good terms | popular among lus acquaintances thought of his ever committing est of the county and its people. He was county commiss-ouer for a num as ever, anil will stand by the laws received no v-qtes as the socialist such a rash-act. her of years and as such was instru­ of the land just as loyally as they I : candidate, being twenty-two ahead Mr. Scoggins was out in the mental in doing .a great deal of good have in tile past. of tlje republican. For the most country near Rosa’s mill when he There was a number of important ■part • the other officers carried with committed the act and before he for the comity and taxpayers. The funeral was held at Norway issues before the people this year as them, largely their party vote, how­ could be brought to town to receive several amendments to .the Con­ ever, of course, there is some dif­ medical aid, he had bled very pro- this afternoon. stitution were voted on, but the- one ference in the total number of votes fusely and was very weak, but he Riverton Locals «question whi< h took precedence of received by the various candidates. was given the best of attention all others was that of local option, and while his chances for recovery Riverton people have decided to Bandon Souvenir Spoons at Van seemed very poor, ne was doing and almost the entire theme of con­ celebrate the 4th. of July at home. Norden ’ s. versation was.“wet- ot “dry.” On quite well at last report and the ( That means a first class time, as they this particular amendment then \ an Norden, the Jeweler has just possibilities are now that he will get are starting in time to have all things were 432 votes cast, 180 for pro­ received his solid silverware thimbles along alright. in readiness to receive large crowd hibition and 252 against, making a any size 25c, 35c and 50c. LOST — On the streets of Ban ­ of people, a good program is being majority of seventv-two against pro Mr. and Mrs. Stratton, of Coquille don, a pair of gold spectacles. prepared which will appear later. hibition. In the other amendments j were in Bandon .visiting friends last Finder will please leave at Rasmus ­ to the Constitution the vote was as week. Mr. Paulson and family moved sen Bros.’ and receive reward. follows : across the river and now live in his The Burson full fashioned seam- [ Ladies ’ and childrens ’ trimmed hats cook huose at the Big Hill mine. No. 300 had 86 votes. No. 301, lecs Hose at R H Rosa Co’s. Noth- ( frames etc. at bargain prices at Hart­ S. G. Whitsett and family have re­ 192; 302, 1.85; 303, 84; ing better made. man ‘s 126; 3°5. ’43: : 306, 195; turned home. I hey quit the logging Mrs. Harry Hunt, formerly of Margaret Iles Co. at the opera camp at Seely’s. ■ 65- 30.8; 224; 309. 9’ : 3’°, Bandon but now of Myrtle point, house all next week. Don’t fail to 3”. J 70; .3’2, 125; 3’3. j visited with friends in Bandon for Mrs. Elwood’s child, who has been hear them. 3’4. ’36: 3’5. ’25; 316’ a couple of days this week. sick is now entirely recovered. You will have a good time if you 3’7. 187; 318, 162; 3’9. A full line of men’s and boy’s Mr. Harrington, of the upper river, go to hear the Margaret Iles Co. at 32°. 190: 32’, 159: 322, suits in the latest styles at Hartmans. has moved his family to Riverton. 140; 324. 254: ; 325. Ì the opera house all next week, 323. He is now engaged in teaming, but W. Kauffman, of Marshfield, with i 326, 264 ; 327. 74: 328, Dennis Prentiss had the misfortune will soon assist W. W. Knight in op­ hi.-, wife and brother in-law, Mr. Hap- ' 222 ’ 329. 73! 330, 33’. I to get his hand caught in a cog ening and operating a coal mine on py, of Spokane, Wash, were visiting 332, 200; 333. 94; 334. wheel in the woolen mill Tuesday Mr. Knight’s ranch. friends in Bandon last week. 335. 73! 336- 1 ’34; 337. 8 afternoon and the fore finger was Gage & Cessna have received an­ There is a new line of Dress Ging-' badly crushed. For. the various ofhicers in the other boiler for their mine They Congressional district, state and hams just in at R II Rosa Co’s G. H. Smith and family have are sinking it slope on their vein < f county, the vote was as follows;. store. moved to Oregon City, to hopes coal. For Congress, Hawley, rep. 231 A. F. Estabrook, owner of the that the change would benefit Mis. Grandma Green has been very sick Richards, socialist, 96; Sta ver, Bandon, and w ife, of San Francisco, Smith s health. Bandon people are for the past week. prohibitionist, 22; Whitney, dem,, are looking after business interests sorry to lose this excellent family, Messrs. Win. Sharp and W. Kay 78. I-or justice of the supreme in this city. They came up s, the Mill Company. The Missis Anna Floyd and'cstatv men- He wil1 be ”’issc.d from Bro., 25; Cake, Rep., 17 s; We anticipate a boom for our li tie Bandon business circles. Chamberlain-, Dem., 138; Cooper, Bertha Mi Allister, who have been town in a few months, as several bus­ St c , 88. For railroad commis-, residing in Bandon for the past year Margaret Iles Co. iness men and other people of means sioner, Campbell, ’ Rep., 286. . For \>r more. I< ft recently for their old have been inakiii" inquiries about the j home in. the East. They will be pros. . tiling attornoy, Biown, 3’7- The Margaret Iles Co. a high class town. They intend visiting the For state senator, eighth senatorial gre.itlv missed by their large circle theatrical troup will Begin a six place with the possibility of settling district, Chase, Rep., 174; Currv, of friends, nights stand in Bandon on next here. Hartmans carry a full line of sum-1 S< >c., 100; Hume, Ind., 63; Me Monday evening, June Sth. This is The candy habit is a good one Lain, Dem. too. For représent­ mer dress 'goods mid are .offering acknowledged to be one of the providing you have the right kind. ; them at bargain prices. .it i v e, sixth disti ict C<><>s ant! Curry I best repertoire companies on the McDonald's Choclates.. Bandon Counties, Doyle, Ind., 95; ; Muncy, 1 Mrs R. E. ’ ,L. Bedillion left on road today and they have ten of the Drug Co. Rep.. , 179. 179; Weaver, Soc, 112. tin- i r Breakwater for a couple of best actors that can be procured, so For representative fifth district, j week’s vhit in the “Rose Citv.” Bandon theater goers are assured M. E. Church ('o< is I ounty, Bedillion, I >''m., Mi I l•-. 301 ; Watson, Rep., ing and evening. Rev. B. B. Pauli, Mrs- Ben .Schuyler was among tween acts will be most deligtful. For sheriff. (»age, Dem., tlb out voing- passengers on the 3O9- of Coquille will have charge of the This company is highly recom­ • 85: H.ivd'-n, Soc., 82; .Smith last tiipof the Bruakw.iter. Sunday School at to mended by the press, all over the services. Rep 1 176’. I ■ 't . 11 >untv tn-1 ir< ; o’clock a. nr. Epworth Lcagueat country, wherever they have Don’t forget that the opening Rep , 1 1 ' All are cordially played and. they come to Bandon 7 o’clock p m. 20S; Lamb, Dem., 122. l or as- ".une of the base ball league, be- with an excellent record behind jnvited to attend these services. sessor,-Medley, Rep., 1S8; Sleep [ tween Cpquilleand Bandon will take them. Seat.S are on sale at' Mar's limber Land Act, June 3, 1878 1 )< m. lii. 1 48 pl 1 i in th - < it\ next Sunday after­ Confectionery Store. No one who ■ 1 Soc. Soi . 8(i 8 Thrift D< NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION noon. Everybody turn out and Foi c< Hint y school superintendent, United States Land Office wants to see a first class company Bunch, Rep., 265; Wood. Soc., , In-Ip the good cause along. Roseburg, Oregon, April 3, 1908 can afford to miss this opportunity. Notice is hereby given that ill com- T. B._S nith.of the firm of Smith 134. F or surveyor, < lould. R< p.. pliance with the provisions of the act of 267; Imhoff, Soc., ’34- Tor Bros. <\ S,idwe|l, went to Sail Fran- Congress o( June 3, . 1878, entitled "An ad (or the sale of timber lands in the count)’ commissioner. Danielson, cisco last week and met his family, Stat«- u| C alifornia, Oregon, Nevada' and w ho i< l ompanied him to Bandon on Soc.,’ too; Dement, Rep., 204: Wa-huigton I erfitory, a extended 'Io all the . AHUIVKII. Land States bv act of August 4, 1892, Weekly, Dem., - 107. May 85 — Elizabeth, Olsen, from Public / • For coroner, tlb 1 liz ilieth, and w ill make this efty Ruth A. Swift of Bandon,- County of Coos, James, Soc., 1 io; Lewis, Rep., tlb ir future home.. -B.uulon people S I-, 90 Tons Mdse,. 2>> passengers State of Oregon, did on Jan. 27, l‘X>8, file her sworn statement No. 9493 -for the pur­ 183; •’Temple, Ind., I I 2. For ire glad to welcome this excellent | June I—Washcalore, Peterson, chase of the NE 1-4 SW 1-4. Section 27. in iimilv to our business and so. i il cir- justice of the peace,’Carpenter, S< »c. Township No. 29 S, Range No. 14 W. and from S F, ballast • I offer proof to show that the land sought is 112; Topping, Rep., 293/ For June I—Enterprise, Johnson, will more valuable for its limber or stone than for constable, Gardner. Rep., agricultural purposes, and to e.tablish her claim ¿ » Three torpedo boat destroyers' from Coos Bay, 9 tons mdse to said land before Q. 1. I readgold, U. S. (ones, Soc. ,112. and one torpedo boat of the big 1 June 2—Bandon, Basil, from S F, Commissioner at his office in Bandon, Coos County, Oregon, on Tuesday the 11 th day of From the above count it is evi- Ann 1 an e tb et 1 passi-d Bandon Sun 4 tons mdse August, 1908. dent that there was a large amount » day ( veniik on the return trip from «Alten He names as witnesses. Keneeth Perkins of scratching, especially among the Pug< t Spund. A numlier of Bandon I May 2o —Sehr Oregon. Ander- 4.has. A. Sw4t people were 011 the bluff to see republicans and r in watches and jewelery, d We will el! WatJ-.c, ar 1 the i ns t alme it plan We hat - them you Cards, Dut ;h o Mar Cards, and a go^d iir.. of © Q Fine watch and j / 1 elry repairim . < by an expert 10 Hand Engraving, Stone an Mail orders given prompt attention. Store with E r ~ r i Porland Flour Mills Co.’s Gr< UL. Ï IVXi z $1.35 Per Sack. $5.40 Per BarreL ¡I Also “Whie River” Brand a $135 an And a fiorii Family I ljn, nt B > j P ulvo 'I • r 1/ ' Cane Sugar 100 Pound Sack, $6 J 5 o iVlüi C I rosper Hrosper Orcnon. B >4 1 e o •© O o o & • • • • «4 * * • Q ) O ®o *<> • o o %, 0 r> « ® a e o • o OC| • 9 s O ° • O • • • a e .o • • O •. •• • O o o o o Ö