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- I ff « T face four FIRST SESSION NEW COUNCIL MONDAY NIGHT II I ■ 4 1 I I THE COQUILLE VALLEY SENTINEL, COQUILLE OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, IMP. Geo. Benham Obituary For School Safety Patrol Increase Health Work in Oregon the reason. ___ There she came up to him swiftly. “Please, if you don't want me to stay, Pl! go; but your mother—aad it’s so lovely and still—and I can work just as soon as I get stronger-" He touched ber hand and looked down from bls six fWt ■ -“Marjorie Lane, I’m not used to girls and motto er startled me a bit Now. you stay. 1 mean it. I want you to. We’ve room to burn and a mite like you doesn’t take up much," be added smiling. “Thank you—so much," she said, ber brown eyes misting. A week later he was sorry. Under his mother's gentleness the memory of paln-fiUed, hopeless days she had known vanished; the country air and food began to fill out her cheeks; and, suddenly, one day. as she came to call him to supper, he realized that she had brought something into hto life that he wanted to keep there for all time. . - ’ He put tpe Idea from him and went his way until another incident served to stir film. She had gone to the vil lage on errands, but he did not know she had met anyone there nntil, one evening, Barron Flint, the son of a wealthy lumberman in the section, drove in. to — Invite ___ her —. to _ a dance in the village hall« Other drives and parties with Bar ron followed. Martin was sorely troubled, hut the farm kept him busy, and, besides, he knew that Barron “had it on him” tn wealth and in other ways that women esteem. The climax came one evening. He was reading and resGng In the living room after a weary day when he heard Barron’s car, bringing her home, enter the yard. A moment later sbe came in. He looked up with hurt and longing In his heart She stood silent at the door, The roses in her cheeks had deepened. Her eyes were bright with some Intense feeling in their brown depths. She came close to him. “Martin— don't you love me—even a little bltY’ homely, hard-working fanner-" Sbe brushed away hto words win her soft, fragrant lips. “ ’Big homely me.’ 1 ■» h*PP? <ltB 700 here—and I want ,o •* wlth jan . l<rri^you al ways I" ah. said in ffimi The matter of “"starting a safety In memory of George R. Benham, (Oregon Stole Board of Health) who died on hie farm at Fairview, The thirteenth biennial report of campaign among pupils of Coos coun (Continued from Hrit page.) Joos County, Oregon, Wednesday, the Oregon State Board of Health has ty schools, upon which a Lions Club January 2, 1929, at the age of 66 just been published and shows that committee has been working for the answer with smiling eyes. sureties, was also approved. .earn, 1 month and 3 days, and was there has been a great increase in pub past two weeks, was brought to the A petition for hard surfacing the juried at the Fairview cemetery on lic health work in this state. attention of the Coquille Chamber of Old Regimental Pete two blocks on Knowlton avenue, from .Friday, January 4. He was born at The financial report shows that the Commerce Wednesday evening and Among the curious regimental pets the Hal Baxter corner east, was laid Valpraiao, Missouri, November 29th, work has been done on a five cents per will be taken up with the County belonging to units of the British army over till the next meeting with th« 1862. capita appropriation. This is lass Chamber by Lyman Carrier, its presi at different times have been a chlm idea that a similar petition for Beech His father and mother were William than the cost of sending an average dent. panzee, an ape, a lion, a sea-eagte, «• C. C. Williams, traffic officer, has se street, between Second and the bridge ind Martha Susan Benham, Mrs. Ben business letter to every person in cheetah, a black bear and a lamb. and from the bridge to connect with ham’s- maiden surname was Miller. Oregon. Oregon's appropriation is cured figures which show that the that on Knowlton avenue would be They were the parents of nine chil much less than the majority of the cost of procuring the necessary pledge Word’» Meaning Enlarged presented by the next meeting. dren: Samuel Miller, eldest son who states. Health authorities consider cards, arm band ensigr.ia, etc., will be Jitney to a term which was at drat Remonstrances against the First lied near Harrisburg; John, second that ten cents per capita is the mini about 830. If the county chamber synonymous with the nickel or 5-ceat street sewer and the Sixth and other ion, who died in Missouri before the mum amount to provide adequate can see its way clear to "appropriating piece, but later was used when speak ing of the automobile that carried peo streets improvement assessment: ’amily came West; Mrs. Amanda D. funds for the efficient administration thia amount the work will be started. Among other things the cards will were filed by about forty property Hollenbsak, who lives in Coquille; of modern metljpds of disease preven ple for a nickel fare. pledge its signers to observe the owners, but action on them was post Wm. C. Benham, who resides at Port tion. Historic Street poned for two weeks. land, Oregon; Jas. R. Benham, who A survey made by the Internation greatest caution in walking on or J. L. Holycross was granted a pool resides at Sitkum, Coos county; Nancy al Health Board or Rockefeller Foun along the highway and in crossing in Leyden street tn Plymouth, Mana, which merges into Water street and hail license for six months, with Jas. J. Neely who resides at Fairview and dation, of all of .the states contains tersections. goes down to Plymouth Rock, was the Patrol leaders will be appointed Richmond and P. W. Walker as sure was living with the deceased at the the following criticism of' Oregon: first street built by the Pilgrim Fs- ties on his bond. time of his death; George R. Benham, “The (Oregon) State Board of Health from each school to assist the smaller there. W. H. Fortier was also granted a he deceased; Martha Susan and is giving the maximum service that a children and will be on duty until all -.........—--- r ' ■ * license, with O. T. Gant and R. F. Frances Melinda, the youngest chil- five cents per capita appropriation pupila have departed from the schools. Uncle Eben Miller as bondsmen. » Iren, who died in Modoc County, Cal- will permit.” "A banjo beater kin git mo’ respect After objections had been voiced by fornia. William Benham, the father, Legion Conference Jan. 19 The activities of the Board are con* dan a hoe pusher,” said Uncle Eben. Councilmen Wimer and Jeub to grant lied in- 1906 and Martha Susan Ben ducted through sig divisions: The District Conference of the “An’ tt dat don’t abow love of art, ing a ppol hall license to H. D. Jones, ham, the mother, died in 1901, both 1. The division of Administration American Legion will be held in Co whut doear—Washington Star. .. it was finally < decided to give him it Fairview and were buried in the and Communicable Diseases has con quille, Saturday, Jan. 19. The district ’ another chance to conduct an orderly cemetery there. " . • . centrated its efforts toward the erad- includes Coos. Curry and PotudM Character Shown in Face The parents with the above r.am- ication of diphtheria. The suceess af counties. The business session at 3 place, without the boisterous talking Statues are molded by little touches. —xihf piano muilc Which havs~disturbeT ïd cKHdren, except the two youngest, thia work is shown by the following p. m. will be attended by Post, Dis In the same way character is always the peace of that neighborhood here .■rossed the plains in 1868 with ox figures: writing its name on the face in In trict and-State officers, At 6:30 will tofore. The marshal is to report reg earns and settled twelve miles east of 1925—1730 cases and 101 deaths. delible ink.—Capper’s Weekly. be held the banquet in the Hotel Co- ularly as to the conduct there and vio larrisburg in the Willamette valley, 1927— 609 cases and- 58 deaths. quille.' lation of, the city or state laws will ’n 1869 they moved to Modoc County, 2. The division of the Hygienic Embarraeeing Popularity The 8:30 session, which will be result in cancellation of the license California, and in 1875 removed to Laboratory has more than doubled its A popular young couple can get no open to the public will be held in W. W. Tilghman and W. C. Jones aw Coos county where all those living, work during the last five years. many and such splendid wedding pres The principal speakers K. P. hall. sureties on Mr. Jones* bond. 'xcept William C., are now residing; 8. The division of Sanitary Engin of the evening will be Ben- S. Fisher, ents that it is a burden to And room An ordinance'regulating public eat George R. being the youngest, of the eering has examined every public of Marshfield, department command for them.—Exchange. ing houses was adopted. Under its living children at the time of his water system in the state. In addition er; Carl S. Moser, of Portland, depart provisions any restaurant, hotel or death. ’— Gr««A Name for Deity to this all plans for new water or ment adjutant; Paul McDonald, of cafe which becomes a nuisance can be The Benhsms were of the esrly pi sewer systems have been carefully In Portland, member of the district ex The Greek word for God to Theos. closed. oneers of Coos County and resided in vestigated. English words of like meaning trac ecutive committee; and Kenneth L. Mrs. Annie Robinson was granted »nd around Fairview the better part ing their derivation to It. 4. The division of Public Health Cooper, of the U. S. Veterans’ Bu- permission to cover the roof of her of their lives; for many years they Nursing and Child Hygiene has done r~~" . . and speech almost failed him. “Why, Monarch of Exploeivee building, adjoining the hqt«L with topducted the stage station on the a remarkable piece of work which hîi Marjorie^ I—" • . am material approved by the fire chief. Coos Bay Wagon Road a few yards resulted in Oregon having the lowest The bureau of mines says that the In Honor of J. E. Norton “Oh, don’t say. It that way, Martin, most powerful explosive known U The work is being done there thie >ast of the bridge across the North infant death rate in the United States. just say ft I _ ’ve been hoping and benzoyl peroxide. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Skeels were week. . , ?ork of the Coquille at Fairview, and In addition Oregon has shown the hoping and you don't seem—well, n connection with it kept the Western greatest reduction in the deaths of hosts at a dinner party last evening Barron has asked me; and If you fn a Nat »hell at which J. E. Norton was the guest don’t want me, then—" Union Telegraph station, served meals mothers. County Sues Three Friendship is a cadence of divine of honor, on the eve of his departure and kepi a feeding station for animals 5. The division of Social Hygiene He caught her and swung her bodily In two suits filed by District Attor and Venereal Disease Prevention ia for a six or seven weeks’ absence in into the big chair with him, then he melody melting through the heart ney Wm. E. Coleman, and the former of travelers. The Benham boys were great hunt confronted with one of the state’s Salem. After a most enjoyable din kissed ber, and all the hidden hunger k district attorney, J. B. Bedingfield, A New Definifton ers and as wild game of all kinds was greatest problems which needs an sp ner the guests spent several hours in In bls heart was in blk kiss. “Brown Coos county is plaintiff and^ Wm. A. A crank io a man of splendid conversation and with fancy work on Eyes, I do love you, but I felt that you very plentiful in those day, they kept propriation greater than that ot the Gilbert defendant, in one and M. H. thuslasm on the other side. The the part of the ladies. Those sitting must love Barron rather than a big. and Burton Klockars, defendants in their table supplied with all sorts of entire State Board of Health. down to the 6:30 dinner were J. E. wild game as well as those of their Board allots as much as it can in or ths other. Oounty Treasurer T.f M. Norton, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Norton, Dimmick is also made a party to the 'riends, among whom the father of der to afford efficient treatment for in Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Getz, Mr. and Mrs. latter case, the object being to pre the writer of this article was number digent venereals who are a menacé to H. A. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Skeels, ed, and many times do I remember society of untreated. vent his redeeming warrants issued Miss Hazel Adams and Marvin Skeels. »sting the deer and elk méat supplied 6. The division of Vital Statistics by the county to the Messrs. Klockars. >y these boys. . ' has grown with the population of the The suit against Mr. Gilbert is to The writer has resided in this coun state. It now records and classifies recover |500 which the county court ordered issued as part payment of ty for 57 years, and has known the not only births and deaths but also This em the car which he usee in county busi Benhams since bi» early boyhood and marriages and divorces. cannot recall of ever hearing of any braces over 35,000 records annually. ness. In addition to these activities the .The case” against the other defen of this family being accused of a dis dants was filed on the assumption that honorable. act. The men were large Board finances the activités of the By DUFORD JENNE Tourist M. H. Klockars, county commissioner, frame husky men, I believe all of State Board of Eugenics. * them measuring over six feet in camp and mattress inspections have had no authority to pass on bills for height, broad shouldered, and all the also been placed under the jurisdiction (Copyright.) services performed by himself or his family hard-working people of pi- of the State Board of Health. ARTIN PAGE, drivlpg by the son, who used the father’s machinery oneer stock. Every one interested in the state’s little country station on the way in performing the work. Warrants The passing of this class of men affairs should read this report which to Ills hill farm, was hailed by old totalling 81483.45 in 1925, 88,569.10 in closes an epoch in bur pioneer history. gives the progress of health work in Bliss, the station agent: 1926, 817,783.40 in 1927, and >5,631.41 “Say, Mart, here's a gal got off here James Watson. detail. in 1928, are questioned as to validity —made a mistake; an' can’t you take in the complaint filed. “White Sister” Here Jan. 15-16 Settlers Come When Informed her hum tonight?” Martin gasped, smiled to himself, Lillian Gish’s triumphant success, New County Court’s Session and drove up to the platform. A Every week the State Chamber of “The White Sister,” an Inspiration slight girl stood there in the dusk with The new county court organized production for Metro-Goldwyn-May- Commerce, Portland, sends to the va the, old man. Monday morning, after Judge D. F. “I guess I can give her a roof for er comes to the Liberty Theatre, Jan. rious Chambers of Commerce through Thontpson and Commissioner Wm. out the state a list of names of fami the night," Martin said. 15-16. Hugge had been »worn in, and pro She said nothing. Martin put her “The White Sister” was made in lies who have decided to come to Ore ceeded to the selection of county em Italy with the co-operation of the gon after receiving literature and in small and battered suitcase under the ployes. Italian government. It has been formation about the opportunities seat of the old ear, and they started A. T. Morrison, who has served as The for home. characterized as one of the most from the State Chamber office. probation officer for upwards of six “How’d you come to get left?" he list also mentions the sort of farm beautiful films ever screened. asked. years was re-appointed, at a salary and other investments which the new In addition to the superb acting of Her voice sounded desperately of 81800 per annum. Mr. Morrison Miss Gish, who plays the role ip people expect to make. In checking weary. “I don’t know. I just didn't has made a most excellent record in over these lists recently, W. G. Iide, which Viola Allen starred so success care. Forgive me,” she added, her the office and his re-apointment is well fully on the speaking stage, “The manager, found that a large percen voice becoming gentler. “I shouldn't merited. White Sister" has many thrilling and tage of those who had written their have said that You see, I have just For roadmaster the court was divid spectacular scenes. The eruption of intentions of coming to Oregon actu- been discharged from a city hospital, ed, Judge Thompson desired to have Mr. Vesuvius supplies the climax for ally arrived and are living here, One and I was going to folk« pf mine, rel<- J. Loy StAcer appointed to the posi this powerful picture which was di list, contained fourteen names and rives I knew wouldn't be glad to see tion, but Commissioners Jenkins and me; so I—” dected by Henry King, known for his seven are now living in Oregon, Rail- Hagge voted for Mi. Gilbert at a sal “I see," Martin said quietly. “Tired road and immigration agencies have work in “Tol-able David,” “Stella out You need a good rest. Things'll ary of 8300 per month. Dallas,” Romola,” “The Winning of often remarked about the high per look better to you In the morning, I Jas. M. Caughell was reappoint Barbara Worth,” “The Magic Flame” centage of arrivals here out of the am sure.” ed as county engineer. number who write for information. and others. His old car rolled along smoothly The office of collector of personal Ronald Colman plays opposite Mias through the fragrant country dusk, taxes was abolished by vote of the In Circuit court here Tuesday, and he did not speak again. She, too, Gish. It was in this picture that Col court,, the date for W. B. Ridle leaving Judge Brand sentenced Chester John was silent Soon, he had another man made his screen debut. the office, or rather the office leaving “The White Sister”, was the first son to the pen for one year. He was reason for keeping silent He felt him was set for Jan. 31. Mias Ber American film to be made entirely guilty of stealing a chain and fob her sink against him, then Jerk her nice Alpir.e was delegated to serve on foreign soil. The backgrounds are from Henry G. Kern, at North Bend. self awake; then at tost she leaned as stenographer for the county court, Bud McGowan, who with Mation against him, her head against hto notable for their beauty an3 histronic and to attend to mailing statements of Rube attempted to rob the First Na shoulder—asleep. qualities. The romance ia one of the Hto mother wns at the door when personal taxes due or delinquent. Her most sweetly poignant ever filmed. A tional Bank he’re, was -arraigned he reached the farm, and she came at salary was increased from 890 to 8100 large cast of famous artists from the Tuesday, and was given until next hto call. per month. Royal Theatre of Italy appear in sup Tuesday to secure an attorney and “Mother, -here is a girl, pretty tired, From the agitation in various parts — w- * * XV J 1 enter his pies. port of the American stars. got off at the Junction by mistake. of the county over the abolishment of You 'll look after her?’ the personal tax collector office it is “'Course I will,? hto mother said Justice Court blanks for sale at this If An Editor Tried It possible that the subject will be re In her gentle way. “Come, child, you Gentleman: I with to take sdvontaso of yoUr Ma ee else Bai office. opened at a future session of the court am encloalnq the above amount In paymoat for a----- vu> — do look all beat out” your —------- -- ------------- “ ' ' ■ On, year a< Some country road commissioners and it may even be that a collector will When Martin came Into the house held a meeting to hear complaints. A NOTICE TO CREDITORS be named. his mother's friendliness had won. 11« newspaper wouldn’t dare do sure a* Notice to hereby given that letters found himself being Introduced to Salaries of deputy county officials, thing. Some would complain that so of administration upon the estate of Marjorie Lane, and for the first time clerks, etc., were set by the court at ciety news was bunk, that the country George R. Benham, deceased, have Martin realized that he had reamed the same figures the employee receiv- news bored them, that ■ nwu.;. been issued to me out of and under the a pretty girl. ------- ed last year. ---------------------------------- much said about crime, that too much seal of the County Court for Coos He did not see her again until the space was given to athletics and County, Oregon. Al) persons having next noon, when he came in from the z Frank Vail's Baby Dies school news, that the church an claims against said estate are requir fields to find her helping hto mother □ Good Stories The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. nouncements didn’t suit them, that ed Co present them, with proper at the«table. □ Household Magasine "Why, hello, mother, got a new □ Modern Homemaking Frank H. Vail passed away at their there were too many funerals and not vouchers, at the office of James Wat girl?” he asked, smiling. □ NeHH.er.ft home on Hall street Wednesday even enough wedding»..and so on and on son in The First National Bank Build “Yes, and a good one; and I've had □ Opea Road (1©,,) and on until the editor wouldn ’ t be ing. He was three montta and 18 ing in the City of Coquille in said a good chat with her. and I wnnt her □ PeoHe’a.Hosne Journal days of age. Private services were able to find anything to suit every county and state within six months to stay till she's real well again. You □ People's Popolar body to put in the papers and would conducted at the ’ chapel yesterday don’t object, do you. Martin?” hto from the date of this notice. □ Sportsman’s Dig. morning by Rev. S. D. Watters, and have to suspend business.—Pear] Pe Dated this 11th day of January A., mother asked, her eyes twinkling. □ SoecessM Parais The brown eyes of the girl were ■ interment was in the Masonic ceme ters in Monett (Mo.) Times. D. 1929. □ Weman’s World wide and worried as she looked at tery. Mr. Vail is employed in the Walter B. Norris, him, but it was not until later, when local Dunham’s store. Calling cards 100 for SUO. 52t5 X Administrator. 1U> wag In the milkroom, that he knew Coquille Valley Sentinel Out of the . Dusk Offers Its Readers ThisWeekOnfy ESAT M t ufour Choice Of Any 5 nd mail thia i »upon to-davl ¿S; TODAY » »» •t) a o