Semi-Weel(ly Ijerald FRIDAY, DEC. 23, 1904. Local Option Convention. At a citizens’ conference beld in Coquille on Dec. 16, amass conven­ tion of citizens of the county was called to meet at the county court house Tuesday, January 3rd, at 10 o'clock a. in., for the purpose of planning measure and means to have the temporary injunction issued by Judge Hamilton dissolved. All patriotic citizens who believe in majority rule are urged to attend this convention. This is a cause of grave importance. Citizens come aud help defend your rights and liberties which are in danger of be­ ing infringed by the saloon element in the county. Your civil rights, as well as the protection of your home; and your property interests are inyolved. The saloons cause large expense to the county. You pay the taxes. Let us have a rous­ ing convention. This is not a party question; all parties are represented. Send word to the secretary if you intend to be on hand, and he will try to secure free entertainment for all who attend from outside the city. By order of the citizens con­ ference of Coquille, Oregon. J. J. L am b , A dolph H a b e r l y , P r e s id e n t . Secretary. Presbyterian Church. Don’t forget the Christmas exer­ cises this (Friday) evening at 7:30. The children have prepared a fine program. Regular preaching ser­ vices next Sunday morning aud evening. Other servicos as usual. All are welcome. Christian Church Notes. Santa Claus will arrive at the Christian church early Saturday evening in order to enjoy the chil­ dren’s exercises, after he will undo liis pack and distribute presents to the children. On Sunday morning at 11 o ’clock services will be held appropriate to the occasion. T o any and all these services you will be made welcome. Tho city council met Wednesday evening and repealed all dog laws aud enacted one taxing dogs $2.50 a nd $5.00, male and female respec­ tively. S eva stop ol Disabled by Japs. The Tokio, Dec. 21.— Admiral Togo, after making personal observations, wired the navy department his opinion that tho Sevastopol is dis­ abled. * Commander Yeze was killed while torpedoing the Sevastopol and was promoted and given other posthum­ ous honors. St. Petersburg, Dec. 21.—Kuro- patkiu reports that during a series of rcconnoisance yesterday, the Jap­ anese were driven out of their en- t renebments in the woods near the railroad bridge across the Shahke river, nnd the entrenchments were destroyed. London, Dec. 21.—Baron Hay. ashi reports that the Japs captured in Taitkwan Dec. 18th, 4 quirk fir- iug guns, five field gnus, a number of rifles nnd a quantity of shells, ammunition and grenades. -» »>» » - Notice. D IS P L A Y H e «Illicit. Last Notice to Creditors. J Coquille Tonsorial Parlors, HO LIDAY Beoutiul H im - s u 'I N «-»| -rei iil«| nire. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. It’s shameful when youth fails to show proper respect for old age, but just the coutray iu tlie case of Dr. K ing’s New Life Pills. They cut off mnladicB no matter how sev- croHind irrespective old age. Dys­ pepsia. Jaundice, Fever, Constipa­ tion all yield to this perfect Pill. 25c at R. S. Knowl Ion’s Drug Store NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land Office at Kosehtirg, Oregon, November 26, 1904. Notice is hereby given that tlie follow­ ing-named settler lias filed notice of liis intention to make final proof in support ol his claim, and that said proof will he made before James Watson, County Clerk at liis otliee at Coquille, Oregon, on February 13, 1905, v iz: H. E. No. 9708, Hugh H. Hastings, lor the NE >4 Sec. 28, T. 27 S., K. 12 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous resilience upon and cultivation of said land, viz; C A Metlin, of Marshfield, Oregon; and F It Bullock, C li Phillips and 5 W Stevenson, ail of Coquille, Oregon. J. T. BRIDGES, Register. United States I.siul Office. Roseburg, Ore, Oct. 29, 1904. Notice iH lu-rchy given that in compli­ ance with the provision of tlie act of Congress ol June 3, 1878, entitled “ An act for the sale ol timber lands in tlie states of California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Territory," as extended to all Public Land States by set of August 4, 1902, Charles It. Bradbury, of Marsh­ field, county of Coos, Btate of Oregon, lias this day filed in this office liis sw orn statement No. 2031 for tlie purchase of Lot 2, SW f4 NE l 4 W>j' SE!^ of Section 4 in township No. 27 S, Range No. 12 W, and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its tira- | her or stone than (or agricultural purpses, and to establish Ids claim to said land before James Watson, County Clerk at his office in Coquille Citv, Oregon on Sat­ urday, tlie 14th day of January 1905. He names as witnesses: Hiram King, Harry C. Noble, Cora Noble and Lyman M. Noble, each and all ot Marshfield, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad­ versely the ab.-vt* described lands are requested to file tlit-ir claims in this ortice on or tiefore said 14th day of Jan­ uary, 1905. J. T. BRIDGES, _____________________________Register GOODS. Christmas Gifts W ilson Jew elry Company, PARK AND W ASHINGTON S T R E E T S ---------P O R T L A N D , O R E G O N --------- co ° rq E gone Established in 1866. Open all the year. Private or class instruction. Thousands of graduates in posi­ tions; opportunities constantly occurring. It p a y s to attend our school. Catalogue, specimens, etc., free. A. P. ARMSTRONG, L L .B ., P R IN C IP A L Alfred Johnson, D EA LER IN >< | Flooring, Rustic and all kinds of Finishings and Mouldings p Boot & Shoe Repairing Constantly on hand. | | Deliveries made promptly by either water or rail. | W e have all Grades and Prices Accordingly. C O Q U IL L E , O R EG O N VO W aj V ' ' a -V ä .* ^ W W ía j ' ä V a .' 'X v X v X ' ^VA.yA.T C L O S IN G SA LE $ I am Closing out my line of G ent’s Furnishing Goods Less than actual cost toD. Notice. Christmas Selections. In making selections for Christ­ mas why not look for something of use as well as for ornament. Pierce’s stock is full of pretty things for ladies, gents, and the little ones. Especially would they call your attention to the new lines of neckwear, handkerchiefs, ladies’ shopping bags, etc. Our dress goods line is fine and we have exceptional bargains in table linen and napkins Our order of the Stevens Bros rain coats has arrived. Call and see them. M. A. P ierce . A FINE fCooe Bay News.) All persons knowing tliemselvt-s to he Not a minute should be lost when Mrs. A. J. Savage was reported Store of J S. Kanematz ia a a child shows symptoms of croup. indebted to the undersigned w ill please seriously ill last week, suffering Place oi Much Interest. come forward by the first of tlie year Chumberlain’s Cough Remedy given from pleurisy nnd rheumatism. and settle their accounts either by cash To be in the metropolis, the sent as soon ns the child becomes hoarse or secured notes, or I will he forced to The steamer Plant is being over­ colleot tlie same at once. ¡5. C. S thanu . hauled and painted in the city, pie- of a county government, standing or even after the crcupy cough ap­ pears, will prevent the attack. It paratory to commencing regular majestically in the rich verdure, Sewing Machine Repairing field looking over the placid waters never fails, and is jiieasaut and safe trips to this port. David Fulton, of this city, is an expert to take. For sale by II. S. Knowl. dealier and repairer, and anyone in Tom Bennett, who is attending ! of the Coquille, is a pleasure to the j need ot his services will do well to call ton. school at Belmont, Calif., is ex­ wives and children of our rural ag­ at liis residence or drop him a card. riculturists. But there is no time j pected home Saturday for the holi- like now when every store in the ► * t ^ t ï & * * Ö -4 3 M 3 -Ü - 3 M J Î M Î ¡É * * * « ¥ - c * - ö 4 » tS - days, via the Drain route. city is in it gala attirement, gaily Misses Alice McCormac and Helen dressed and fully stocked with its Chandler and Genevieve Seng- holiday attractions. And, holiday stacken, who are attending school shoppers should not fail while here at St. Helen's Hall, Portland, are to visit the store of J. S. Kanematz. expected home for the holidays this CHAS MOOMAW, Prop Here you will see one of the most week. complete and magnificent stocks of A game has been arranged be holiday goods ever assembled under Opposite Hotel Coquille, Front Street. tween the Bandon basketball team one roof. You see toys of all de­ and the Young Ladies’ Athletic scriptions, from the old Noah’s ark Club team o f Marshfield. The game to the most modern mechanical will be played at Marshfield in the I P P T 01? S T I L E . g ^ . contrivances that human ingenuity near future. can construct. Chinas of all makes, i Œ , ■ T*- E r - :, - The body of Walter Tatman, who from the plain potteries to the most fell from the launch Owl on the gorgeous wares—from the heavy night of Nov. 26th, opposite the old English and Dut'-h jardinieres foot of A street, wasjfound floating to the thin egg-shell cups that make in the bay opposite the cold storage you wondei why they do not plant, on last Friday, just three crumble under the touch of your weeks from the day be was drowned. finger. Some in a massive design The remains were identified by the of raised flowers and birds extrava­ l/l/e haue the Largest and Cho!cest stoc/i of clothing, the flesh having been gantly ornamented in gold and sil­ stripped from the exposed portions ver, others in a quiet but more ar­ of the body by crabs and fish. Cor- tistic design of sceneries rich in onor Mingus beld an inquest, and a songs and poems, and still others in verdict of accidental drowning was the most intricate design of geo­ Euei Shown in the Coquille Valley. rendered by the jury. metrical lines and scrolls. .... ——--------------------------- Talk about dreamland, of the Wash., Dec. 19—Chas. Edwards, wonderful empire told in the fairy a lumberman, was probably mur­ tale. They are not in it. Visit the Stump Puller. For Sale. dered in a saloon this morning ns cozy corner occupied by dolls in The strongest, most durable, easiest his body was found there in a pool this store. There are dolls and to handle Stump Puller, the Smith’ s A good home in this city, on of blood. Bartender Hugh Ryan dolls and dolls! Dolls that stand Grubber. For information write or see easy terms: had blood on his clothes and a one yard high and dolls that are M. O . Fahl, ig m t , Myrtle Point, Ore. Enquire at this office. It simplifies purchasing. bloody towel was found near Ed­ tiny enough that make you hunt, Bacon, Hams and Lard at wholesale wards’ body. ItyaD, Frank McArdle for a pair of spectacles. Dolls that MOHAWK INDIAN AH-WA-GO, and retail, quality guaranteed. C oquille V alley P acking C o . and P. J. Murphy have been ar­ can cry— dolls that can say “ papa” rested on suspicion, but were too and “mamma,” and dolls that have THE OREAT INDIAN drunk to explain the affair. not a word to say. Dolls of Liver, Kidney and Blood Medicine, blonde type and dolls of brunette Cures Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Indi­ A C O fitlj' ItlftN lRkP. caste. Dolls that know when to gestion, Nervousness,, 1*088 of Sleep, B unders are sometimes very ex­ shut their eyes and dolls that keep Loss of Appetite, Nervous Affliction of pensive. Occasionally life itself is the Heart, Constipation and all Diseases the price of a mistake, but you’ll their eyes open day and night. of the Blood, Liver and Kidneys. never be wrong if you take Dr. Dolls dressed in the luxurious Price $1 per package. King’s New Life Pills for Dyspep­ silks and satins, and dolls in the For Sale only by sia, Dizziness, Headache, Liver or simple negligees waiting for the MRS. LINA JOHNSON, bowel troubles. They are gentle, Agent for Coquille,Orego. deft and skillful hand of those who yet thorough. 25c, at Knowlton’s select them. Dolls that------But drug store. O. H. S IM P S O N , what’s the use? No word, no line Notice. can fully describe the bewildering We the undersigned want it un­ scene seen in this store. A visit to Kanematz’s store is a derstood that the tickets marked Dispatch and Favorite are not good treat to your children. It is like a on Str. Antelope, and that when such trip in the fairyland that they may tickets are purchased from Capt. long remember, of the wonderful All work done in up-to-date style Panter they will not be honored. an! guaranteed first class. skill of human arts, of the bewitch­ Signed; T hos . W h i t e , ing scene cf beauty and grandeur, J ohn C. M oomaw . Coquille, Oregon. aud above all, of the moral aud ele­ W ilson's Jewelry Store. vating effect upon their mind. FRATERNAL ORDERS. This store is the Mecca of gift The Best X-mas Gilt Punters. Once within these portals QOQUILLE LODGE, NO. 53, I. 0. 0. F they realize that they have fouud a You cau give to many of your 6*0 Meets every Saturday night. G eo . T. M oulton , N. G. If they place where the problem of what to friends is a good paper. J. S. L awrence , Sec’ y. give is solved. We make visitors are interested iu chickens, the Pa­ cific Pouitryman, o f Tacoma, Wash, welcome. They are free to look QOQUILLE ENCAMPMENT, NO. 25, I. 0. 0. F. around to their hearts’ content, and is one of the brightest monthly il­ Meets the first and third Thursday buy or not, as t suits them. Come lustrated poultry journals pub­ nights in eacli month. L. H. H azard , C. P. and see us. Special low prices for lished. The price is 50c per year, I. H ackee , Scribe. the holidays. but to all those who subscribe for or renew their subscriptions to the |y|AMIE REBEKAH LODGE, NO. 20. W ilson J ewelry C ompany . H e bald for one y e a r , paid in ad­ Meets tlie second and fourth Wednes­ V ie illi A b o u t t o H u r s t f r o m N ever«- vance, we will include it (free) or day nights in each month. ■ t l l l o u v A t l n e k M rs . K athryn S lagle , N. G. send a postal card to them for a M ks . M amie S lagle , .Sec’y. öi “ I bad a severe bilious attack and sample copy and then leave your felt like my head was about to burst QHADWICK LODGE, NO. 68, A. F. 1 A. M. when I got hold of a few samples of ordor at this office. Meets the Saturday night on or be­ Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver H ill Ions f o l l e P r e v e n t e d fore tlie full moon. Tablets. I took a dose of them af­ Take a double dose of Chamber- D r . W . C clin , W. M ter supper and tho next day felt like J. J. L amb , Sec’ y. a new man and have been feeling laiu’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea happy ever since,” sayB Mr J W Rented) as soon as the first indica­ QEULAH CHAPTER, NO. 6. 0. E. S. Smith of Juliff, Texas. For bilious­ tion of the disease appears and a Meets next Friday night. ness, Rtomacli troubles nnd consti­ threatened attack may be warded M rs . K athryn S lagle , W. M. pation these Tablets have no equal.” off. Hundreds of people use the ------------------- , Sec’ y. remedy in this way with perfect Price 25 cents. For sale by R S success. For sale by R. S. Knowl- Knowlton. IjrCURGUS LODGE, NO. 72, K. P. The County Court of Coos county, Or­ egon, will receive proposals until two o’clock p. m., Wednesday, the 4th day of January, 1905, to furnish medical at­ tendance, drugs, medicine*, nurse and entire expense and care tor all county patients who need daily medical atten­ tion, who are in such eondition they eannot lie cared for at the County In­ firmary for tlie year 1905. The County Court n-serves the right to reject anv and all bids. ’ All bids to lie liled with the county elerk of Coo* county, Oregon, on or is»- fore the date above specifif-d. Dated this 12th day of Dec. 1904. L. H ari . ockrk , County Judge. AGREEMENT REACHED. All parties knowing themselves to lie indebted to W. T. Kerr A Co., are re- T L quested to settle by Jan. 1, 1905, as we I l16 R ish to close all accounts for the present year. By go doing you will save extra expense. W . T. K err A Co. . , A liti S äflQ _ ... I 1*0111 S Agi jree Tbnt the nicest line of Holiday (foods and the liest vilue« for the A Bargain in a Home motley in Toilet nnd Manicure Sets, The Herald can make you a fine Albums, Vases, I’icturcR, Celluloid offer in the way o f a home and Novelties, Books, (lames, Etc. is at three o f the finest garden lots in the K n o w lto n ’s D rng Store. * • city, which the present crop will F or B alk —A fine property coB iiitin n , prove. A good wagon and team of splendid garden lots, good bouse and will be acceptible as part pay. bam . For particulars call at this office.' Meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights each month in Odd Fellows’ half. Notice. N. C. M e d l e y , C. C. Tlie County Court otCoos county, Or­ R. H. M ast , K. R. S. egon, will receive proposals to superin­ tend and manage tlie County Poor Karin QOQUILLE LODGE. NO. 127, A. 0. U. W. and Infirmary for tlie year commencing Meets the second and fourth Wednes­ Marcli 1st, 1905, and ending February day nights of each month in W . O. W. 28th, 1906, until two o ’clock p. m ., hall. R. K. N osi . rr , W . M. Wednesday, the 4th day of January, 1905, all bids to state for what amount O. F. K o iik b r , Kec. they will superintend, manage, perform |MPERIAL LODGE, NO. II, 0. OF H. all tlie labor necessary in tlie manage­ Meets the first and third Wednesday ment of tlie County Poor Kami and In­ nights each month in Woixlinan hall. firmary. All lints to Is- filed with the Miss G race S keels , C. H. county clerk of Coos county on nr tiefore M rs . I. N. P i . vi . er , Rec. the date above mentioned. Tlie county court reserves the right to | jyjYRTLE CAMP. NO. 197, W. 0. W. reject any and all bids. Me«-ts tlie first anil third Saturday j nights of each month. Dated this 12th day ol Dec. 1904. W . If. M ansell , C .C . I. H ari . ockkr . , J. G. S i m m on s , Clerk. County Judge. QOQUILLE COUNCIL. NO. 399. F. A. A. K I L L th . COUCH and C U R E t h i LUNC8 Or. King’s New Discovery WITH 0NSUMPTI0N 0UGHS an* LOS M ust be out by JAN. 1, 1905. Anything I have in this line al- f • ♦ « most at your own price. •M £VENING TIDE CIRCLE, NO. 214. W. 0. W. M rs . W. H . M ansei . i .. G. N. J esse C. S immons , Clerk. Prie* 50c 5 $ 1 0 0 Fre* Trill. FOR Q T .......... JU STU S LODGE. NO 3S. RATHB0NE SISTERS Surest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LUNG TROUB­ LES, or M ONET BACK. Meet* the first and third Tuesday nights each month in Odd Fellowa’ hall, M rs . F t i n I . in x g a r , E.Sr. M rs , R . II. M ast , M. R . S. Call and see what I have and get I my prices. Meets the second nnd fourth Thurs­ day nights of eacli month in Odd Fel­ lows' hall. D r . G eo . R ussell , Pres. «il M m . i 'n i s . ft ARRINGTON. Sec’ v. Meets the second and fourth Satur­ day niglita of each month. X 8 A ll good stock and I can save I you money. FRED SLAGLE. 1