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About The Coquille Valley sentinel. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1921-2003 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 30, 1925)
THE COQUILLE VALLEY SENTINEL, COQUILLE, OREGON PAGE ELEVEN PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE COQUILLE MOTOR CO. GARAGE AND THE COQUILLE SERVICE STATION AT THE CORNER OF TAYLOR STREET, LOOKING Ur SECOND. THE COQUILLE MOTOR CO. LINCOLN-FORO-FORDSON The authorized Ford Dealers es tablishments have become recognized the country over as among the great est assets of the communities in which they are located, and in no community is this more true than in the Coquille community. The Ford Products are handled exclusively in this community by the Coquille Mo tor Company of which C. A. Baer is the manager. This is one of the best, down-to-the-minute automobile sales and service establishments one will find in any community of like size to this one. < Mr. Baer is a keen and loyal busi ness man, who( is thorough in his ef fort to give his every customers that satisfaction that will not only retain the patron’s .business, but such as will make the customer a loyal one to the establishment and a constant booster for the Ford products. The Ford products have come to be too well and favorably known to need detailed comment to point out their superior worth and high value at their selling price, and the class of service which follows every sale by Mr. Baer has been such as to add to the popularity of this line of pro ducts. The building which is occupied by the Ford agency was designed and constructed to handle the exceedingly large business which it now enjoys. The display room is one that is light and of ample size to permit not only displaying the automobiles and trac tors, but to allow room for customers to inspect the machines. The parts department is also a large one and is stocked with a complete line to take care of every need of the own er and user of any of the Ford pro ducts. The garage and service department is in keeping with the sales room and parts department. In the design and construction it follows the latest de velopment and is a model daylight factory working plant. Every bit of equipment that will tend to make the work output or make the handling more economical has been provided. The mechanics that are employed are all efficient men who have specialized in working on Ford products. Each has been trained either in one of the Ford company plants or under a mechanic who has had special departmental training in a Ford plant, which has fitted them as experts in their par ticular line of work. The Ford Motor Car Company to- day, after being established only about 20 years, is ranked as one of the leading manufacturing organisa?' ti'ons of the world. This company; under the leadership of that great genius, Henry Ford, has probably done more to lead manufacturing out of the rut of custom than any other? In fact, they have, in more ways than one revolutionized manufacturing both in methods and in their treat+ ment of the individual workman, in a much more substantial way than ever before. ■The Ford company from its very start assumed a position of leader ship in the production of a good au tomobile at a price which every one realized was a reasonable. The Ford car is selling today at a price lower than ever before, a reduction in price having been announced a short time ago on all models of Ford cars. The continued improvement of the Ford automobile and. the constant lowering of its selling price has not only made it the universal car but has influenced the quality and price of all automo biles, and the Ford automobile stands out today as one of the greatest values at its selling price that has ever been produced. Another of the Ford products that is a pronounced leader in its line is the. Fordson tractor, the little tractor with the .big accomplishments. The ready adaptability of the Fordson to all kinds of tractor work, its low ori ginal cost, together with its power and sturdiness and its low cost of operation and upkeep, has made it the leader of the tractor industry. The newest of the Ford products, the Lincoln automobile, is destined in its class to outrival the popularity of its companion products. The Lincoln is the last word in high class auto mobiles and is meeting with such a buying demand that the sales under the Ford management have increased to such an extent as today to be be yond the factory output. In connection with the repair de partment a well equipped paint shop is maintained for the painting of automobiles at most reasonable prices. In concluding this brief reference in our Anniversary edition to this worth while establishment and its genial and popular manager, C. A. Baer, it is done with a wish for ç long continuance of the business sue cess and growth he is so deservedly enjoying. COQUILLE MACHINE SHOP IS EQUIPPED FOR ANY SIZED JOB One of the leading business con cerns which stands out with promi nence is Gardner’s Machine Shop lo cated on Hall Street. This establish ment is conducted by Charles W. Gardner, who is a first-class mechan ic who is fitted by wide experience and a natural ability to successfully handle all glasses of machine shop work, and it is a well known fact that every job undertaken at this shop is handled in a workmanlike manner. Only first class materials are used. Every piece of work undertaken is handled with expert care, and the customer is charged with only the time necessary to be consumed and the exact material used. This machine shop is the best and most complete plant of its kind in this section. It is equipped with turning lathes, punch machines and is prepar ed to undertake any and all kinds of machine work from the simplest, most exact dimension work to the heaviest of machine work. This shop also has the most com plete acetylene welding outfit in this section. Mr. Gardner’s experience in welding has been such as to qualify him as an expert, and in his effort to meet the demands of this section in Welding he has in his shop equip ment for the welding and repairing of automobile frames, blocks, cylin der heads and such other work as may need welding. In fact,. this es tablishment is locked to to handle a large portion of this class of work for garages and automobile owners in this district. In the selection of his employees Mr. Gardner has been most careful to the end that he has a corps of fin ished and well trained workmen. He has surrounded himself with the most efficient mechanics to be had—men who are experts in their special lines of work. They are each of them equipped by knowledge and exper ience to undertake the work that is entrusted to them, and turn out the high class of work that has built the reputation of the establishment. There is no automobile repair or re building job that cannot be efficiently and economically handled by this es tablishment. In listing the concerns that stand out in foremost leadership in this dis trict the Gardner Machine Shop must be given a position of prominence in its line, and Chas. W. Gardner is a man deserving of recognition as an asset in the citizenship of this dis trict. He is not only a live business men but a booster for Coquille and Coquille Valley. It is, in fact, such men and establishments that main tain Coquille in its position of leader- Finest Service Station In Southern Oregon The Coquille Service station, lo cated at Taylor & Second Sts., is one ©f the finest and best equipped sta{ tions in the State, and the people of Coquille &r.e to be congratulated oh having a service station of this cali ber. Walker Bros., the owners of this ■establishment, take particular pride in. keeping ..the place up to date in appearance, and equipment, and dur ing the .past year have expended $8,- 000.00 ip. improvements so as to en able them' to take care of their fast growing business in the best and most efficient manner. Thi§ station is one of the few in Oregon that really give complete service. In addition to gas and oil a full line of automobile accessories is handled, also a complete line of the famous Goodyear pneumatic and solid tires. The battery and vulcan izing departments are in the hands of experienced and capable men. Free crankcase service, car greasing and washing are other features of this business and satisfaction is guaran teed. As progressive citizens, Walker Bros, can be numbered as among The live assets in the business life of this community. They realize their busi ness growth and prosperity depend upon the growth and prosperity of this district and are always willing ¡and ready to do their part in any effort to improve business or living conditions of Coquille and the sur rounding country. A. W.,Chapin & Son Carry Large Stock The Chapin & Son cash grocery store has come to the front in the business life of this district so that today it occupies a very important position in the commercial field of the community. This store is located at the corner of First and Taylor Streets irf the heart of the business district ’ Messrs. I Chapin are experienced grocerymen of long experience and are of that class of citizens who nev er shirk a responsibility or fail to do their full part in every movement undertaken for the progress of the section in which they live and do bus iness. This store is one of the city’s larg est mercantile establishments in point of floor space and in volume of stock, carrying a full and complete line of staple and fancy groceries, fruits and vegetables. The personal attention here given in meeting the wants of the custom ers assures the patron a service that is always pleasing and in every way satisfactory. The aim of this con cern is first and foremost to develop its business through satisfied custom ers. In order to do this, care is ex ercised in.the selection of goods car ried in stock, and the aim is to sell only dependable merchandise at a price that, on comparison, is always found to be most reasonable. By being conducted on a strictly cash basis this business ha's elim inated Certain expenses and also. the losses due to credit extension. This makes possible the prices quoted and has been the means of attracting much of the success the establishment has acquired. This store depends on a large vol ume of business at close prices which are quoted on all merchandise han dled, permitting quick and frequent turnovers of the capital invested, to make a profit on its business. Thi3 business policy is one that is proving very popular with buyers, as it as sures them always a fresh, new line of goods to select from, and makes it possible for people to live at rea sonable cost. It is a pleasure to devote this space in our special Anniversary Number to a reference to the Chapin & Son grocery and its liVe owners, each of whom is an asset to the city and com munity. Coquille is only 12 miles from the ocean, 18 by highway, Cwilte City Schools COOS 6 CURRÏ TELEPHONE CO. ('Continued from ninth page) Wilson are graduates of Willamette University* 1 i y For three years Mrs. Rosa E. The Coos and Curry Telephone six operators at Coquille and serves Glossop has been principal of the Company is a popular service corpor this section with loc'al and long dis grade school building. The require^ ation which, by its reliable service and tance, telephone service, which ser ments for teachers in the grades are high, no one but normal schodl grad reasonable rates bias built up a large vice permits the patron to get con uates with successful experience, , if locally owned telephone company, and nection with practically the entire possible, being chosen. In the high ÏS'contributing to1 the growth and ex outside world. school building the departmental pansion of Coquille and the surround t The common battery harmonic equipment of this exchange is as Junior High .School work is in the ing territory. The Company owns its own quarters modern as any manual operated hs-i^s of Miss LaVerne Lamb, Miss Lena Crump and Miss Freda Cum-, at Coquille and its attractiveness re switchboard can be made. The . operators employed are com ming. Miss Cumming is president of ceives- daily commendation from the petent and take an interest in keep the local teachers’, association Miss public. The officers of the company are ing up the high standard and efficien Louise Mattheyer, Sixth and Seventh, Charles Hall, , President; Earl W. cy of the service rendered. Miss Anna Lewis, Fifth and Sixth, The maintenance of the switch and Miss Martha Seebaum, First Gates, Superintendent, and Jas. A. Sullivan, Accountant, and under this board and line service is in the hands grades, are also in the high school efficient management the company of experts and the very few failures building. * In the grade school building Mrs. has expanded until it is the largest in the company’s service is a demon Launee Miller teaches Fourth* and independently owned telephone com stration of the ability and effort of Fifth grades, Miss May Helen Helh- pany in Oregon. Its securities are these employees. The capital investment which has well and Miss Anne Hendrickson readily purchased locally and by the Third and Fourth, Mrs. Bertha Dit large banks of Portland, which proves been made in the installation of this to, Third,. Mrs. Belva Gage, Second the stability of the community, as system is one that in its size is much greater than the laymlan would ap and Third, Miss Jessie Cypher,. Sec well as the company. Mr. Hall has organized a force of preciate. Though the present oper ond, and Mrs. Inez Chase, First. Miss Vina Cronk will take the new First efficient employees for his company ating cost is much lower than is the grade room in the basement of the that are loyal and that are constantly case with most telephone companies, striving to accord the general public this is due entirely to the efficient M. E. Church South. with better service for which the com management and cooperation of all Coquille is fortunate in having a school board composed of public- pany has established a reputation. In employees. We believe Coquille and the • terri spirited men who are willing to sac addition to this Senator Hall is con rifice their time to maxe the school stantly working on projects to further tory supplied by telephone service by sys’em the best possible. The Board the advan'ement of Southwestern Ore this company can boast of one that of ¿ducation for School District No. gon, and giving his time to further any community might well be proud of. This community owes much to 8. iscomposed of H. A. Young, Chair community interests. Mr. Gates, the Superintendent of that class of progressive men of meg A. T. Morrison, and C. C. Farr. affairs of the district are the company, has demonstrated his which ,the above gentlemen are no in Ln® efficient hands of O. C. San engineering ability-and fitness to Ov table examples. It is with no small ersee and direct the affairs of such degree of pleasure that we point out ford, ¡clerk. Foif a number of years the average a company as this one. He is con in this Anniversary number the increase of thet school census was stantly in contact with the general strongest evidences which are indica about 20, until this year, which public and the company’s customers, tive of the march of progress being shows an increase of 136 over last giving conscientious consideration to made, and we believe we can claim year. In October, 1923, there were the telephone service and expansion, the concurrence of every customer and subscriber in this district in this 298 boys and 375 girls in the district as well as serving the public. The Telephone Company employs statement of appreciation. between the ages of 4 and 16, a to tal of 673, and in October, 1924, there were 377 boys and 432 girls, a total of 809. School districts in Oregon with 1,000 or more school children are districts of the first class, and have certain privileges in making courses of study and choos ing text books. If the school popu lation increases in the next few years as it has the last year, Coquille will soon be a first class district. If that occurs in the next year or so, Coos county will be the first county to have three first class districts. The unexpected increase this year- has necessitated the employment of two extra teachers, and has resulted in general congestion in all rooms. HANDSÔME RESIDENCE OF C. J. FUHRMAN ON SPURGEON HILL In both grades and high school the students are crowded to the point that there is bound to be interference (With the work. Four classes are meeting in the study hall at high school, with students studying around, a condition that puts teacher, students and thhse trying to study One of the busy mercantile, estab ing ability, the use of a large ready at a disadvantage. Several grade lishments of Coquille, which can be capital that will permit of taking and high schoolRjlasses have to meet pointed to as exemplifying the pro over ca'sh discounts and buying in in the basemeni^rooms, and the* new gressive methods and business of this such quantities as to consume the en class of beginriers has made it neces city, is The Variety Shop, located on tire output of various manufacturing sary to use the basement of the M. E. West First Street. establishments. These features have Church South as a’ school room. With The Variety Shop, under the per made it possible to quote selling greatly increased attendance in sight sonal supervision of Fred Wimer, is prices that eliminate the possibility for next year, it becomes apparent a store that has shown a phenomenal of competition and that gives to the that the problem of caring for the growth and which under the careful customer of the store greater value greater number will be an important attention of Mr. Wimer is daily build than would otherwise be possible. one. ing up a popularity second to no com The variety of the goods handled Schools are an important part of mercial establishment in this trade by this store is so large as to make the life of any community, and new district. The multiplicity of goods; l it impossible of enumeration in an settlers in considering a locality toys, novelties and the usual and use edition of this kind. We feel we can want information on the educational ful household articles that are han give a good impression of the extent ■possibilities first. Coquille stands at dled by this store are so numerous as of the lines of merchandise handled the threshold of an era of unprece torbe beyond our limited space to des by saying, The Variety Shop carries dented expansion, and one of the cribe. The general business of this all of the goods usually found in the strong arguments for this growth is store is to carry that line of goods, up-to-date 5, 10 and 25 cent stores the excellent schooling afforded here. which is ordinarily hard to find un and in addition to these carry a large less one is willing to pay an excessive variety stock of 'better class goods Men are changed to coyotes after price. The ordinary mercantile es as Well. death, the Indians of the Klamath tablishments cannot afford, to handle Mr. Wimer, the genial manager of tribe in Oregon) belierVe, and they this class, of goods where it is han this business, is one of the younger have so opposed the work of the gov dled as a side line. It is a ¡class of progressive class of business men, ernment trappers that there are more goods that is sold in such stores a? who by their activity and interest in coyotes on the Klamath Reservation this one. at a close margin figure. In community affairs are inculcating than in any other part of the North fact, the majority of the goods han that new spirit of life and progress west. dled by thi's establishment is retail that is so apparent to the casual ob ed to the customer at a figure that server of the life not only in evidence While $1,000,000 was paid to the is practically what it would cost the in Coquille itself but is to be found dairymen of the Coquille valley last ordinary retailer to buy and handle in the entire surrounding community. year, there is room for many times it. The successful handling of such The success this business estab- the number of cattle that now are a stock and business as this one de lishsment and Fred Wimer is enjoy THE VARIETY SHOP GROWING IN POPULARITY WITH SHOPPERS rç.istured, in its fertile valleys, pends upon an exceedingly large buy- ing is wall merited and deserved,