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About Coquille City herald. (Coquille City, Or.) 188?-1904 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1884)
Peter Cotton challenges any man “ Stand apart.” «aid tho Rose, “ and ’taint not in the county for a foot race for Thewweetnes* I throw on tho air: one hundred dollars. "What art thon to Man. that thou claiuiest Hia garden with me to ah tire? J. C. Fullerton Esq. is in town, “ 1 soothe him with boautj and odors, attending to some matters connect I recall the loved one’s faoe; ed with the land office. His health I am love's own§chost>n emblem, having become somewhat impaired The painter’s symbol of grace. by close application to business, * “ lint thou, in thy sickly whiteness. O r hue of blood fresh spent— he is enjoying a little relaxation What hast thou to offer tho Master, with the hope of improving. T h e R on «* »m l (h e l*o|»|»y. T h e Serenade at Itljrtio Point* We are indebted to the generos ity of Henry Schroeder Jr. for the following account of a social gath ering which took place at Myrtle Point On Saturday the 5th inst., the Myrtle Point Brass Band returned from the “grand celebration” at Bandon, with the Marshfield Brass That he should forgive fhy scent?” Band, as their guests. They em Miss Sarah Sehweers will, in the *1 bring," said the Poppy, yawning, barked at Coquille City, on the course of a few days, engage in the steamer, Little Annie, and proceed “ The gift man longs to possess; That he racks the world in seeking— art of electro-plating. Those who ed to Myrtle Point The trip was 1 bring him forgetfulness." IK)ssess articles that have lost their an enjoyable one—abounding in —The Spectator. lustre, and need the embellishment song and merry-making, inter produced by this process, will now spersed, at intervals, with choice LO CAL ITEMS. have an opportunity. selections of music by tho bands. Rov. B. T. Sharp made us a Mrs. Joseph Walser recently Upon landing at Myrtle Point, the pleasant call yesterday. lost a sack of clothing at Bandon. two bands formed in marching Mr. John Naaburg gave us a look It was taken by mistake by some order, with music, and colors Hy *t the original, last week. person in getting his or her bag ing, proceeded to the headquarters Caot Farker has been on a gage from a mixed lot. Whoever of the Myrtle Point Band. The visit to the bay, via. this place. has it, will pleuso return the same people anticipating their arrival, Henry Sengstacken, Esq., came to J. Walser at Randolph. had organized a dance for the over from the bay, on business. We have received the tenth an evening, which, was well attended Mrs. Roberts, of Myrtle Point, nual report of tho Boys and Girls —an impromptu affair, but a com is reported as being dangerously Aid Society of San Francisco. plete success. The principal feat Subscriptions w ill be received by ure of the occasion was tho sere ilL Miss Ida Hall and Miss Hattie the treasurer, D. C. Bates, Room nade at 11 r. M. to the Hon. Binger Cappas are visiting friends in this 79, Nevada Block, San Francisco, Hermann, the representative elect California. This is a benevolent of Oregon. The two bands render town. Chase Butler went down to Cape institution for the rescue of home ed several of their best pieces, on the Blanco, to do some work for the less, neglected or abused children, conclusion of which, Mr. T. Lynch, and receives juvenile offenders who of the Marshfield Band, made government are in danger of being sent to a few appropriate remarks conclud Miss Emma Taylor, formerly of ing with a call for Mr. Hermann. prison. this place, paid her old friends a M. Hermann said that, lie felt The meeting of the agricultural pleasant visit last week. society takes place on the 24th grateful to the people of Oregon Carl Volkmar, Esq., pr.ssed inst. The attention of the people for the honor conferred on him, through towu, on his way to Myrtle of this county should be given to and that he inteaded to merit the Point, one day last week. this subject, and all efforts made honor by a faithful application to Captains, Peterson and Hal ton, with the view of bringing it to a his duties as their representative. and Mr. Collins have discharged successful issue. Contributions That, he represented the state at their crew and quit sea lion fish are needed; therefore, those who large, and while he would do all ing. consider the importance of agri that lay in his power for Coos The schtioners Parkersburg and | culture as a factor in our prosper county, there were other parts of Coquille are yet in the river, bar ity will step forward and aid in its the state which must not be forgot ten, and that it is his intention to bound, owing to a change in the promotion. work for every section of the state channel. A meeting was held at Dean Capt Cliff Campbell and Geo. and Huntington’s store, on the in proportion to its importance. Roberts, of the bay, were visiting evening of the 11th inst., for the He said that, language failed him the river one day last week, taking purpose of organizing a brass in expressing the gratitude that he felt for the expression of confi in items. band. Eleven members sub dence in him, as indicated by the Frank Hermann and lady came scribed their names and the vote of his two home-places— up the river last Tuesday after a amount necessray to buy the in Myrtle Point and Roseburg. visit to her parents, who live down struments. Professor M. C. Miller That, he had been honored with will occupy the position of in the coast. serenades throughout the state, for Hon. I>. Hermann came down structor. Mr. Henry Huden will which he felt grateful, but to come from Myitle Point Wednesday, see to the selection of instruments’* home and receive the reception It is enough and left the same day for his home in San Francisco. that he had received from friends in this instance to state that, the in Roseburg. and boyhood comrades of both Mr. Joseph Gates, of Eugene j business intrusted to the charge of j ¡»olitical parties, was more than he City, onrr.e down, and proceeded to ! the two gentlemen mentioned, will expected, and words would not the beach hist week for the benefit be in good hands. express his feelings on the occa We differ somewhat with the of his health. sion. remarks of our contributor on tem A. Myers nnd Joseph G»>eller The best of good feeling pre perance, where he says: “ Drunk- vailed, and the fraternal eviden t with their families returned from Bandon beach last Tuesday. They eness prevails most among the of good-fellowship exhibited by savage and uncivilized; amongst the two bands w as an admirable sj**nt the 4th there. those of rude understanding and feature of the occasion. To sum A teacher is wanted in Iowa less delicacy of sentiment.” That up, it was an event that w ill long slough school district. 1 here are is not our experience, and we have be remembered by the partici but few settlers and the price is seen a considerable j>ortion of the pants, necessarily small—$‘20 per month. -------------- » » © « - « ------------- globe. The demoralization of the The cannery at Parkersburg savage, generally, follows the The following items from rhe •commenced work last week. introduction of our much boasted river and harbor bill, and which Twenty-five salmon and 150 lbs of civilization. The advent of the aie applied to improvements in the sturgeon were hauled in the first white man is but the precursor of state of Oregon, have passed both night all the evils which attack and, houses of congress: Mouth of the The Myrtle Point stage is crowd finally, destroy tho rude, unculti Columbia river. $100,000; Cas cades, $150,000; Columbia and ed everv trip of late. Mr. Brown, vated race. — « » lower Willamette rivers, below’ the proprieor of that line, carries (¿cncral SrwN. Portland, $100,000; upper Colum the mail while the Ceres is under Congress adjourned on the 17th bia and Snake rivers, $20,000; going repairs. inst Coos Bay, $30,000; Yaquina Bay, Mr. Owen Short came over from San Bernardino, July 2nd.— $50,000. There are some hopes Empire City, to interview* Mr. Yon Three separate and distinct shocks Pegert in connection with the of earthquake occurred in this city entertained that the Coquille may be considered. We think that it is government works at the mouth of to-day. doubtful at this late stage of the the river. Robert Brown, of Chehalis, Ida session. With such a poor opin Capt C. E. Edwards returned ho, was bitten by a mad dog, a ad ion of our importance, supplement from the bay yesterday where he died the horrible death brought on ed by the sneer of Bob Lincoln, lias been in attendance on the by hydrophobia. the secretary of war, congress will county court, of which he is a Cleveland and Hendricks re give us but a trifle, if it gives any worthy member. ceived the democratic nomination thing. A modicum with which to Mr. Butler informs us that the for president and vice-president, build some wheelbarrows and lay a few feet of track. Somethiug to low’er “story of the new mill at in the order named. Empire, is in frame. Seventy-fivo Further advices from the scene amuse us—to still our anguish and men and two pile-drivers are in of the explosion of the Willming- oft repeated howl for justice, and active operation. ton coal mine, Vancouver’s Island, given for the same purpose that we give a boy a rattle, or a baby girl a •The steamer Ceres is on the state that all the bodies have been dolL Would it not improve the beach undergoing repairs. The recovered, twenty-three in number. Des Moins, Iowa, July 6.— average statesman to learn the inspectors are expected on the geographical importance of his 18th, after which time she will Every saloon is closed in this city, Later.—Since writing and no liquor is obtainable under country? resume regular trips. any pretence. News from all parts the above, we learn that the Co A Mr. Alberson, of Curry coun of the state shows that the new quille has received $10,000. Our ty, moved up the river one day prohibition law will be obeyed, prophetic souls! We have not yet last week. He will settle near ascended to the position of impor unless at some points. Norway, where his brother-in-law, tance occupied by Yaquina Bay, At Centerville, Oregon, says the Sam Mahaffy resides. when it was a simple, oyster port, Walla Walla Journal, on the aDd supported one small schooner. Mr. John Anderson who has Fourth, a gang of cowboys and located and stocked a cattle ranch What we said about McMillan hoodlums ran their horses over the on Indiiyi creek, came down after side-walks. The merchants defen Bros, coming over on the 15th was supplies. Mr. L. Samuelson, re ded their stores from threatened wrong, and we take it back; they mained on the place. They are depredations by a show of fire will not be here before the last of this, or the first of next month. arms and pick handles. onto prising men. R eport oT C o q u ille C ity Keltool fo r J u n e . P u b lic Don’t’ Read This, Whole number of days taught, Unless Yon.Want to Buy 19. Whole number of days atten dance, 1,700. Whole number of SOOTS ana SH OES days absent, 200. Average daily Of the very best quality and at tho attendance, 80. Number of cases Lowest Living Rates. of corporeal punishment, none. Number of pupils on school roll, 100. Fupils who made 90 per cent, The Fashionable Boot and Shoe Maker, will be found at ull times ready to wait upon, and over in spelling as follows: O. C. Huntington, Geo. Robinson, 100 Horace B. Angell, 100 Luln Angel], 100 May Bnnoh, 100 Hattie Buuch, 100 Sadie Angell, 100 Sophia Tilman, 100 Everett Harmou, 99 Ida Strang, 90 Wm. Moulton, 99 Clara Mullen, 99 Harry Boyrie, 98 John Leneve, 98 Addie Snyder, 98 Carrie Cartwright, 98 Alice Snyder, 98 Rosie Naabnrg, 98 Mollie Mchl, 98 Hnldah Strang, 98 John Cartwright, 97 Charley Wliittod, 96 Titan Willurd, % Jennie Leneve, 96 Bird Nosier, 96 Charley Wi lard, % Callie Eatder, 96 Alice Walker, 94 Myrtle Perry, 94 T. L. Hunt, 93 Geo. Steward, 93 Myron Wickham 92 John Hunt, 92 Wilbur Curothers, 92 Callie Wickham 92 Guy Drew 91 John Nasbrrg, 91 Suniuel McAdams, 90 James McAdams, 90 and accomodate^cusiomers with everything in our line, at the Coquille City Boot and Shoe store; one door north of theJOlive hotel, Main street. D han A H u n t in g t o n . HERE. Dean & Huntington have received their elegant stock of boots and shoes, and are offering their goods at prices that cannot be surpassed for cheapness. They keep the cel ebrated Buckingham & Hecht goods which are as good as any home made or shop work. They sell only for cash; consequently very cheap. Pupils who were not absent at roll call during the month. John N'nsbnrg Everett Harmou Hattie Bunch Luln Angell liuldah Strang Wm. Moulton Orville Tobias Chester Easter Roy Drew Frtdrick Strang Linda Bunch Frank Willard Freddie Von Pegert Wicklif Easter. Prof. Charley Willard Horace Angell May Bunch Sophia Tilman Geo Robinson Sadie Angell George Mehl Grace Perry Bertha Perry David Strang Walter Bennett Elgie Tilman Oscar Wickham Tobias and lady, Teachers. H O T C I. A R R IV A L S . (Olive Hotel.) JuIy8 0 W Howard Cash Goodman Mfield wf A eh Roseburg Jos Williams Empire J Kronenberg riv Mr Gamble Mfield Thos Whalen Mfield W Cartwright John Fox riv Spokane Falls E J Hamilton S F Chns Phillips Mfield R E Cussans G Brown Myrtle Point Mrs MerhamA friend Empire City* Marshfield J T Gates Eugene J Nois N Fork July 9 Mr S Burnham Cal Frank Arnson S F lion Binger Hermann Mrs Of—op Mfieli Mvrtle Point John Halter Norway John Root do W Barklow Norway John Fox do IIJ Clinton do II Sengstacken Mfield Bert Getchell J M Hastings Mfield Parkersburg J Nasburg Mfield J Elliott S Fork July 10 G Brown H Huden Mfield Myrtle Point Clark Miller city Ida Hall Mfield O Shot Mfield Howard A lady Bandon H Kapus do C S Butler C Blanco Ed Wyant Mfield C LÏ)evanl M Point July 11 J Anderson Mr Decker M Point S Fork July 12 C Collier city Capt Parker A MoDavid Parkers bg Mr Fullerton July 13'Mr Alba riv Roseburg Mrs Uarlocktr riv Frank Sheridan & wife city .VI A U H I L it . Notice. We havethe selling of a farm o f 100 acres with a splendid orchard, good water, a good house. The farm yielded 50 tons of timothy hay last season. The farm will be sold cheap,-and,the following go with the plac?: 70 head of sheep, a lot o f hogs 1 yoke of cat tle, ohain’s Ac., n lot of cows, yearlings and the house-hold furnitnre;whichiis now an good. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION, YOUNG F R A N K , Withstand on the Coquille river the ensu ing season. Frnnk was sired by a Grey Eagle and St. George horse his dam a Ber trand and Messenger mare; is 4 yeurs old; lf»K hands high; weighs lietween 1100 and 1200 pounds; of symmetrical proportions: of mahogany oolor; pen tie temper well known to bo transmissable. The owner is ready try conclusions with anyone who thinks he has a fast horse. Season opens April 26. Will stand at Coquille City (Buck's stable), at Sam Smith’ s place and at the old ltackliff plno« (Joe Laird’s), and remain at each place two days, visiting each place every ninth day Terms $6 foe the season. > By the insurance $8. O. D. Sargent, n34 3m Owner. Georg« M w aii FROM Coquille!City, Oregon, COUUILLE CITY DEALER AND Manufacturer of TO epos BAY, Tin, Copper and Sheetiron W are, Carrving the II. S. Mails, WELLS, FARGO & C«’s EXPRESS Agate and .Granite Ware, AND Passengers LAMPS, CH IM N EYS A N D Stage leaves Coquille City every <lay {except) Sunday) at G A. M. and 1 P. M., connecting with the Cars and Steamers for'jCoos Bay each trip. Leaves Coalcdo for Coquille City at 9:30 A. M. and 5 P. M. LANTERNS Passengers leaving Coquille City; on the morning trip can visit Marshfield andj Em pire City, having two hours in each place and return to Coquille City tho same even ing. l-t/*Go with the Mail and always make connections. Through Fare only $1.50. JARVIS A ARRINGTON, P r o ps . C. W. ZCMWALT. Agent. Coquille City, Ogn. nS8tf SADDLES, AND Harness, Rope, Paints, Oils anil a full Line of Shelf Hardware, IRON and Blacksmiths’ supplies. I make my own Tinware, and will do any repairing or order work promptly, and at prices as low as the lowest v2n26 ATTENTION At Mynle Point, July 13th, 1884. Mr. Dan Burklow to Miss — Pullen, all of Coos County. . EVERYBODY! -coiOcos- U O ltl. T o the wife of M. C. Miller, at Myrtle Point, Coos County, Oregon, July 14th. 1884, a son. In summer, when the ground is dry, Our wayward minds impressing With what is meet—what we should buy— Light calf skin isa blessing. But, when the rain descends, and mud Impedes perambulation, We need a boot both strong and good To reach our destination. Go to Dean A Huntington’ s— They will fit andiplease you; They keep every thing, From stoutjboots for winter, To light ones for spring. N O T IC E ! have closed ray books, and all those in debted to me are requested to settle up in 30 days from date, or I willput their ac counts in the hands of an attorney for col lection. A. Pershbaker Randobph, July 8th, 1884 I Closing Out Sale aie «f «1 ta Carothers fi S T ORE! Grand Bargains to be Had, TH E STOCK CONSISTS IN PA R T -of- Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes Crockery, To Whom It May Concern! ‘VJ'otieeis hereby given, that the under- Tv signed have, this 3rd day of July 1884, decided to close their business, and to that end have appointed R. H. Lowe their law ful assignee.. The business and books are now in his hands and he, alone, is author ized to settle with creditors and debtors. Peter Hickey. James Burk. G lassw are, Notions, Etc., Etc., Which will be sold at a groat sacrifice. The business must be closed out at once. Remember the place—just west of the postoffice Coquille ____ All persons indebted to W. H. City, Oregon. F R A !*It G R E A T Z E R , Carotliors, by note or book account, Assignee for the creditors of W. H. Carothers. are hereby requested to make pay ment to the undersigned without delay. FRANK GREATZER, Assignee for the creditors of W. H. Carothers. N O T I C E ! LOOK H E R E ! All persons knowing themselves indebted to Dr. Z. T. Dodson for professional services,Jare hereby no tified that their accounts have been left with the undersigned for col lection, and are required to settle the same without delay. Carl H. Volkmar. Myrtle Point, Oregon, June 18th 1884. MYRTLE DRUG STORE. Myrtle Point, Ogn. W. L. DIXON TT R . . A T ,T=!Ta . . Proprietor. XiT Drugs, Medicins, Paints, Oils, Candies, Cigars, Tobaco, Fancy Articles, Stationery and the finest quality of School Books. Agent for the leading sewing Machines, Mason & Hamlin or gans, &c. Old Wines and Liquors of the best quailty. Prescriptions carefully compounded L IV E and LE T L IV E . vln3 tf