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.
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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 .
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