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The Coquille Valley T THE PAPER THAT’S LIKE A LETTER FROM HOME !g VOL. XXIV. 1 1 COQUILLE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY IL 1929. ’ » NO. 52. First National Re-elects Officers To Be Here by February 1 to Reopen the Sitka » Mill , ..v-__ In some quarters hope for the re opening of the Sitka mill, just below Coquille, had almost been abandoned, but a letter from Geo. Finley, in Port land, to John L. Aasen here, gives as surance that affairs are progressing satisfactorily. Mr. Finley is one of the incorpora tor« of the Wernich-Finley Lumber Co., which will-operate the mill. His letter stated that. Mr. Wernich left Philadelphia, Penn., as soon as his resignation became effective, Jan. 1. He was unable to leave until his suc cessor was on the job. With his family Mr. Wernich is coming west by ayjo and is expected in Portland some Time between Jan. 12 and Jan. 20. There are still details of the organ isation to be completed in Portland, ■but Mr. Finley, writes that they will be down here about February 1, to be- gtn making tfte needod'repairs anff getting ready to operate. With the Smith Wood-Products, Inc., plant in operation shortly, and the old Sitka reopened, Coquille is assured of a larger industrial payroll than at any time since the war, with prospects of still more employment in the not distant future. Could we have definite assurance that the Johnson, or McCarthy mill would resume operations this summer, Coquille would begin to believe that all its dreams are coming true. ' I*reto« Historical 8 Auditorium The First National Bank held its , annual stockholders meeting Tuesday I evening and re-elected the same board of directors—A. J. Sherwood, L. H- Hazard, O. C. Sanford, E. D. Webb, C. T. Skeels and R. C, Dement—as have been acting. In its session the board of directors renamed the same officiale who have served for the past year: Mr. Sherwood, president; Mr. Hazard, vice president and manager; Mr. Sanford, vic* president E. D. Webh, cashier; and Bess Maury, as sistant cashier. The bank’s affairs are In a very «atisfactory condition, wiîh deposits $54,000 more than they a y e a r ag o.— JUST MISSED MINI 5 '■.! .1... II .ly ■----- Man in Stolen Sedan Almost The New Council Met Monday, Runs Over Marshal Howell« - Made Appointments and Last Night Heard Complaints Marshal Howell was pearly run over last, evening, about 8:45 by a big Studebaker sedan which roared down Front street and continued1 to Bar ion. The marshal had received a phon? call from Myrtle Point to stop the car, but he got to the intersection -/ Fron t A rid Hall Streets at the sate» time the car did and had no chance to atop it. The sedan was stolen from a lady in Eugene yesterday by a man whom the sheriff of Lane county had been quizzing, and after being turned loose he stole the sedan apd left with two companions. ■ -• ** At Roseburg where an attempt was made to stop the car several shots were exchanged between the officers and those in the car and it got so hot that the other two left it. At Myrtle Point, when the -officers Attempted to atop him he eneled sev > eral blocks and finally parked on the hill until the chase died down when he left town. i After leaving here he drove to Ban don where he abandoned the car. He was seen at seven o’clock this morn ing, but up to the time Deputy Sheriff Osmond left for Bandon at 1:45 this afternoon he had not been captured. UN THE YEAR. To Lay 8-in. Pipe to New Plant " At a short session of the city coun cil At 5 o’clock last evening it was de cided to lay an 8-inch main from the reservoir on the hill to the Smith plant. The dine will run through the Sherwood tract, south of Knowjton Heights, , the most direct route. The city has on hand 1800 feet of wood pipe and will be required to purchase but 600 feet more of it Refusal of the underwriters to ap prove ak sufficient a four-inch line, made necessary the change requested, "by the Smith Wood-Products Co. Geo. A. Ulett informed the courtci] that th eir pla n s contemplât«! thé usé of water for other than fire protection and that the plan would be a regular cusomer of the waterdephrtment. The council also granted permission to the W. O. W. to repair the roof of their building with material approved by the fire chief. II THE AGE OF 91 * • * „ ' < Mrs. Mary Ellen Goodman Pass es Beyond Last i» Saturday About sixty Coquille citizens were At the ripe old age of 91 years, Mrs. preeent at the city hall last Monday Mary Ellen Goodman, a pioneer resi evening to bid 'farewell to the outgo dent of Coquille, passed away last ing administration and to welcome the Saturday afternoon at 2:20. Death incoming. ’ _ A-------- • ■■■>■ wae due more to the infirmities of old After the reading of the minutes age than to any partic^ar ailment.- ■gnd the allowing of bills. Mayor She wcasionally had smothering Sleels made a short talk. In bringing spells in recent year» and, suffered to a close another episode in the his one Friday evening but had apparent tory of Coquille, he thanked one and' Distributing Half Million Fish ly rallied from its effects. all for their co-operation in handling Her son, George, who with his fam The state fish truck came in Wed- city affairs, and named all the city of ily, lived with her, noted that she had nesday with 15,000 Eastern brook ficials. Complimenting Frank Dungey been restless during the night and had trout fry from the Roaring river with the statement that the streets gotten out of bed several times, but came hatchery. These fingerlings have been kept cleaner than ever be she appeared to be so nearly her nor through in good shape, not a dead one fore and that on only two mornings Basketball Season Opens Tonight mal self Saturday that he had boon being found in the lot. They were lib has the trash not been hauled from at his work when summoned to her erated in the East Fork. Tonight sees the opening of the the street«'before 8 a. m.; he prais bedside. Dr. Richmond arrived just Yesterday morning the truck began ed Fire Chief C. W. Gardner as being Class A basket ball schedule of the prior to George’s arrival, but »he was delivery of 400,000 fry from the Ban county high schools, with Coquille the head of the beet volunteer fire de beyond the power of medicine. don hatchery. They will be liberated partment in Oregon; called attention playing at Myrtle Point, Bandon at The funeral service« were conducted in all fishing streams over Coos and Marshfield, and North Bend at Rose- to the fact that the parks are in bet- by-Rav. S. D. Walte r« at the rhapel Curry counties. Rainbow, cutthroat tee rendi ti on than rver before, under here Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 2 p. m„ and •nd »i l ver si de« are metmted • tn the Tomorrow evening will witness two the administration of Keith Leslie, were attended by a large numb sir of fish from the Bandon hatchery. ehairman of the Park Commission* Class B games, Powers at Arago, and her friends and acquaintances who and said that Marshals Hickam and Bridge at Coos River. loved and respected “Aunt Mary.” Betnhardt had enforced the city’s The Relief Corp« assisted in the last laws more rigidly than had been done sad rite« and interment was in thé prior to their term of office. Masonic cemetery. The retiring mayor said he had Mary Ellen Ross was born in Sang served the city «even years, as mayor amon County, Illinois, October 'Oth, Hon. J. E. Norton expects to leave and councilman, and had he to do it 1837, and died at Coquille, Or'gon, Sunday for Salem to be present at the over again he would pursue the same C. A. Gage swore to a complaint in January 5, 1929, at the age of 91 policies. opening of the legislature Monday. Justice Stanley'« court charging one years, 2 months, 16 days. A Dairy Night School Mr. Norton .toys he is going out The council then adjourned aine who signed himself as “J. Smith,’ She was married at Springfield, Oc A .“Dairy Night School,” to be held di«, with Messrs. SkoeLs, Farr, Opper with foxgery, but the latter has not tober 18, 1858, to John P. Go d.nan as a representative from Coo« county in the Coquille high school next without any special bills in hit grip man and Chaney surrendering their been apprehended by the officers. and to this union seven childrer vere Thursday, Jan. 17. at 8 p. m., and or any pet schemes for legislation. seats to Mayor J. A. Berg, Council Just about the lime Clyde was bom, all of whom are now living as oontinu.ng each Thursday. for ten W. S. Sickels Elected Cashier Be>:hg unhampered by any personal weeks, has been arranged for by O. men R. L. Medley, R. A. Jeub and closing the theatre Saturday night a follows : axe to grind, Mr. Norton ia tn an Henry Belloni, all of whom had pre man whom' he had frequently seen Cassius A. Goodman, Carrol C. The annual mooting of the Farmers open-minded position which will en K. Beals, Smith-Hughes agricultural viously been sworn in. around here asked Mr. Gage to cash Goodmen and Luther L. Goodman, all 4 Marchants Bank yesterday resulted able him to give careful attention to instructor of the high school.' Mayor Berg thanked the retiring a check. The name signed to the now living at Bandon; Milas M. Good The school is not to be a lecture in one change in the official rooter of the many matters which are to come officials for their services, on behalf check was T. Wimer and it was foT man, George P. Goodman and Carrie that financial institution, when Wal up at this session. Laws dealing with course, but will study such problems of the city and congratulated the city $24. Rather than open- the ¡«afe the B. Stanley, all of Coquille, and Flor ter S. Sickels, who has been assistant the dairy industry appear to be one as will be decided upon by the dairy on receiving the efficient service they theatre proprietor remarked, “Here ia ence M. Upton, of Centralia, Wash. men at the first meeting. Mr. Beals cashier for several years, was ad item in which Coos county is vitally had rendered. $21 and I will give you the rest to Mrs. Goodman also left surviving vanced to the posf of cashier. J. E. interested and our representative will offers the following suggestions of Turning to the new he declared morrow.” her, sixteen grandchildren and six topics to be considered: Ross, who has held the combined posi be acute to such matter as are of im that no better men could have been f The forger said he wanted to get a great grandchildren. She was the last “Feeding grain mixtures with pas tion of prwsidsnt-caabier for a year or portance to Coos. .elected than the six councilmen who room in the Tourist Hotel and de- survivor of a family .of thirteen chil ture,” ♦Abortion and methode of con two, continues as president of the He has not had any positive infor comprise the present law-making parted. dren.. bank. Miss Edna Robison was re mation as to committee assignments, trol,” “The stomach of the dairy body. As soon as bo stepped out Mr. Gagt Her parente, William and Maria cow," “Selection and care of the dairy elected assistant cashier. but it is to be hoped that his wide With the southern section of Co noted that the endorsement and the Ross, were Kentuckians of brave and bull, ” and “ Raising calves on milk The stockholders’ meeting, which experience on road matters will se quille well paved and sewered, he de face of the check were apparently in proud old pioneer stock but did not preceded that of the directors, elected cure him a place on the highway« substitutes.’’ clared that improvement of the north the same hand writing. side with the South during the- Civil The school will afford an excellent the seme board of directors who have comm utes, and those who knew him end would receive the attentions of He then took the check to Mr. Wi War. Mns. Goodman’s brother, John, served,the past year—J. E, Ross, C. best here are positive that Speaker opportunity for dairymen to learn the present body, but declared the mer’s residence, getting him out of served in the Union army, was wound from the experiences of others how J. Fuhrman and Lyman Carrier. to-be Hamilton could make no better water problem was the most impor bed, and found that he had never ed during a hard fought battle and In commenting on the bank’s af assignment than that of chairman of they handled matters pertaining to tant matter they would have to deal written such a check, nor was it died after four days in a field hospital. the industry.. fairs, Mr. Ross says that the business this important committee. with in the next two years. Hoping on the bank where he keeps his ac Mrs. Goodman’s husband also in 1928 was very gratifying and State Superiptendent C. A. Howard that the preeent dam and well would count. fought with the Union army in the highly satisfactory and that the bank is reported to be desirous of having Services at Pioneer Church provide sufficient water he declared Mr. Gage then got Marshal Hickam 114th, Ill. Infantry, was wounded and is in an excellent condition. He anti Mr. Norton appointed on the house A great deal of interest is being the river was the only possible source to watch the lodging house where served in three separate southern cipates an increased volume for 1929. education committee, also. shown in the evangelistic meeting at of supply if they did not. An ade Smith was supposed to be, after prisons, 14 months in all, and his hon The usual dividend was declared. the Pioreer Methodist Church, which quate supply is the city’s greatest learning that he was not in the Tour orable discharge is prized very highly Dr. D. L. Coale, of Los‘Angeles, is need now. Fishtrap Drainage District ist Hotel, but evidently the fellow by their children. Swift Paid 60 Cents in Nov. conducting. Dr. Coale is one of the In recommencing large septic skipped town as soon as he had se Mr. and Mrs. Goodman resided near The Fishtrap Drainage District, Last week the 8entinel printed the which includes a little more thari 270 outstanding evangelists of our coun tanks, he was moved by the probable cured the $21 for he has not been Monticella, in Illinois, until 1878. and six of their children were bom there. butterfat prices paid in November in acres in that section, has been com try. Over 2300 young men have giv state legislation prohibiting the seen since. In the fell of 1878, they moved to Mis Humboldt county and by two factories pletely organised and at a meeting of en themselves to th^jvork of the min dumping of sewage in the streams of souri, where they remained about 18 in Cooa county. Mr. C. T. Seibig, the directors last week it was decided istry through hie meetings and almost the state. Meeting for Men and Boys 'months, coming to Portland in March' manager of the Swift 4 Co. plant to dig the drainage ditch and install that many young women have given r Concrete only was his recommend Dr. D. L. Coale announce« the fol of 1880,where they remained until the here, was in Portland when that com the tide gate as early next summer as themselves to special religious work. ation for street improvements. The mayor declared he had given lowing as subjects for three services following Fall and came from there pany wan asked what it paid and the weather permits. The ditch is not a Many thousands have found Christ at the Pioneer M. E. Church Sunday: to Coquille and they resided here un information given was incorrect. Mr. plrt of Fishtrap creek, but at one under his ministry. He is an eloquent considerable thought to the several At 2:30 Sunday afternoon he wil> til their deaths. The husband. John Selbig this weeks tells us that the point the creek will be carried over preacher and a man of faith who be- appointments he was going to make preach to men and boys only on the P. Goodman, died in Coquille Novem company paid the same for both Nov the ditch by flume Th? tic*? gst' will keves in a living Christ who can save and had selected men whom he be subject, “Some things men and boy: ber 5, 1907. George P. Goodman, the ember and December—60 cents. This be located on the C. A. Keltner ranch nJ ji»e men such help as they need lieved would work and • co-operate should knbw.” It is a mass meeting now. He has held successful meet with him in conducting the city ’ « af youngest son, was bom near Riverton is the same that the California cream near the river. for all men and boys. ings in many of the largest churches fairs and asked for therr confirma in thia county. eries paid, figuring skim mWk at 5 Mr. Keltner is president of the as I At 11 a. m. his subject will be Mrs. Goodman was loved and re cents—and 2 cents more than the sociation, M. T. -Glinter and Geo. in Amer e« and it is a great privilege tion. “The Lost Christ,” and at 7:30 h< spected by all who knew her and that other plant'whose price was quoted. Hampton are the other directors, and for the people of Coquille to hear such H. T. Wimer was unanimously chos will preach on “Does the Bible Teach includes a very wide circle of acquain ■ ’1 » man. a v / S en as chairman of the council. J. J. Stanley is secretary-treasurer. a Burning Hell?” tances in this vicinity because of her The following appointments were Improving Court House Yard Glee Club Operetta Jan. 25 long residence here. all promptly confirmed: Dairymen Come Here in 1930 J. D. Bergen, of the Marshfield Bank Deposits Larger She united with the Methodist On January 25, a combined cast Marshal—Wm. Howell. Florist Shop, hos been busy for some Harvey 8. Hale, Alton Kay and The increased business activity in Church in infancy and remained Girls from the high .school Boys and Deputy Marshal — Wm. Brown. time planting shrubs around the lat Ben Monson Returned this morning Coquille is shown by the larger steadfast in her faith until the end. Water Superintendent—8. V. Ep- — tice work on the north and east sidee from attending the dairymen’s meet Glee Clubs will present “The Love Pi bank deposits at the end of last yeaar She was also a member of the Relief > rates «of Hawaii,” at the Liberty person. of the court house and it is beginning ing at Medford, where Mr. Kay and than there were at the close of 1927. Corps. Theatre, under the direction of Mis»; to look very attractive. Thè Coquille *Mr. Monson received certificates from Lucille Hoover, music instructor oZ —Treasurer—W. S. Sickels. The report of Dec. 31, 1928, shows Attorney—Grant Corby. Woman’s Club feels very grateful to the national dairy association as an Vinton to Open Office Here deposits of $844,546.65 in the two lo the schools. This is a clever little Engineer—J. Loy Stacer. Mr. Bergen who has planted a great award for their herd production. cal banks, while on the oame date of operetta, which is a favorite with glee E. L. Vinton, who has just com T. Street Commissioner — Frank many more shruba than the 1150 ap- There are other dairymen in the coun the preceding year they were $751,- pleted his sixth year as city engineer clubs and has frequently been pre Dungey. propriateff~by the county court would ty who will also receive certificates. 992.45, a gain of $92,554.20. sented, although not here. “ of Coquille, has decided to open an Fire Chief—C. W. Gardner, "f. have provided. The new county court Mr. Kay made one of the best and The First National increase for the office here for the practice of his pro The cast has been working on the Health Officer — Dr. P. M. prake. has also presented the club with $50 most interesting talks of the ces operetta for about two months. They The following committees of the year was $54,823.08 and the Farmers fession. Mr. Vinton has lived in Coos which will be expended in beautifying sions. I county for the past eight years and will h^ve specially made coatumes for council were also named by the ma 4 Merchants’ was^$37,731.12. The 1930 session is to be held in the south entrance to the court house the production. has been a licensed engineer for 17 5 yor: Coquille but Mr. Hale is not sure grounds. y e a rs.—He ha» been enffCffSl in all Streets—Wimer, Belloni. Medici^, whether the meeting will be held next kinds of engineering work—munici Nut Kmmgh Tohs tn GnArnim if Finance—Walker, Jeub, Wimer. winte r of th e f o llowing summe r: ----- Library Election Jan.-44 A couple of quantity figures tiven pal, roads and highways, railroad, Water—Willey, Walker, Jeub. E. Purvance. office manager of the the Sentinel by S. L. Godard, con- drainage district, anything requiring The annua) election of the Coquille Light»—Medley, Belloni, Wimer. Smith Wood Products Co., has been Down for Seven Weeks tractor, who built the new battery surveying or engineering. Library Association will be held in He is Fire—Belloni, Willey. Medley. receiving many applications for posi separator plant, got badly mixed by. thoroughly competent and expects to Notice of the closing of Camps 3 the Library room next Monday. Janu Ordinance—Jeub, Walker, Willey. tions in the plant during the past the time they appeared In print last perform engineering services wher ary 14th, at 7:80 p. m. All persons in and 6 of the Coos Bay Logging com week and says it would have to be a The Coquille Valley Sentinel was terested in the library and all patrons pany, and of all their fir camps hae good deal larger than it ia now if all made the official city paper for 1929- Friday, The number of 5x7 feet ever called in the county. windows in the plant ia 200 and the of the library are urged to attend this been givenr The camp« will closejo- who applied were employed. 1930. amount of concrete used was 360 meeting, as there are important mat-' morrow evening until March 4. The Afternoon Delivery by Market It is thought another ten days will The Park and Boxing Commission yards. camps at Powers will continue their ters to be discussed. see the machinery installed and the members were re-appointed. J. L. Stevens has added an after Bertha J. Smith, Sec’y. cedar cutting uninterrupted. plant ready to begin operations. noon delivery to the service the Peo The bonds of the city employes Postal Business Increases ples Market gives and at present the were made the same as they have Offer Cup for Perfect Mouth« C. C. Election Next Wednesday I Why the Sentinel Is Late Recorder Leslie’s The postal business at the Coquille truck leaves the shop at 10 a. m. and been heretofore, _______ _ of Commerce difee- With a large number of candidates An accident in the press room of bond, with J. 8. Lawrence and 8. M. office was the next largest the office I p. A. The Chamber ever did, totalling $3,970.48. Only the tors have decided to offer a cup, at the for director of the Chamber of Com- the Sentinel this morning delayed the Nosier as sureties, was approved. request of the county health depart- merer for 1929, the annual meeting issuing of" today's paper for several Joint Installation Tonight That of City Tr^ surer Sickels, hi last quarter in 1926 exceeded it ment, to the room in the Coquille and election will bring a a good hours, and those who are accustomed the amount of $5,000, with J. E. Roes, The total business for the year 1928 I A11 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will grade schools showing the highest crowd to the hotel next Wednesday to receive its visits on Friday after C. J. Fuhrman and Lyman Carrier as was $12,944.64 as against $12,871.65 remember ________ ____ the ,_____________________ joint installation to be percentage of good mouths, from the evening. Tickets for the banquet will noon will not do so thia week until for 1927. The 1926 total exceeded held in Odd Fellow»’ Hall this even- the 1928 figures by $400. viewpoint of teeth. be on »ale the first ofjmxt week. Saturday morning. (Continued on fourth peg«) . ing. J. E. NORTON TO SALEM SUNDAY HE DISCOUNTED A BOGUS CHECK