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About The Coquille Valley sentinel. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1921-2003 | View Entire Issue (April 12, 1935)
T-1- | agony shone for a brief instant in her OUT-OF-DOORS STUFF i eyes before they were glazed in death By Lans Leneve and she fell to the ground in an inert A man garbed in rough clothes, a heap The fawns wheeled and van pack sack slung across his shoulders, lshed The rnan <lashed upon the with the long swinging stride of the fallen deer and dragged the body in woodsman strides along a forest trail. to the concealing limbs of a thicket. It is spring and there are many testi Both hams were cut away, the meat monials to that fact flaunted before sliced up and deposited in the sack him. Wildwood flowers are in bios- Farther _________ ___________ ____ down the trail _____ bear tracks som, the air is heavy with their fra- were ,jghted. The pack was unslung grance. From the branches of the big Bnd concealed near by. For several firs the booming voice of grouse hourj the man searched along the comes to his ears. He pauses of a doggish stream where at the edge of a small glade and skunk cabbage was in evidence and smiles in appreciation as the throaty bear sign was thick. Presently he song of a robin• bursts forth. As he was rewarded Ahead of him the old stands there, an old doe with two she bear had winded him and was small fawns steals silently from the boxing her cubs along ahead of her. opening and melt into the dense A* they __ __________ ___ __ a ____ mounted upon great _ log. thickets. An old mother quail leads fme ggajn spoke its death song, her little covey of youngsters across The oW collapsed arid rolled the glade and a laugh bursts from the from the log. Again the rifle spoke lips of the man at the antics of the and a cub with a pitiful cry that was little striped-back fellows. There is almost human, fell sprawling after a sudden commotion in the canyon her. Again the rifle spoke and the nearby, followed by a startled squeal remaining cub by a frantic leap and the man hastens to a vantage avoided the deadly missle and dis point. He is in time to see an old appeared over the end of. the log. The mother bear htrding her two off man advanced and viewed his kill. springs out of danger. Grinning from “Ain't no good this time of year I ear to ear the man watches the old guess. _ _______________ Old ones nursing aint, at she bear as she administers a sound least, and the cub’s too small for a cuff upon the ear of one of the play- pot roast.” He turned away. ful cubs that insists upon stopping That night he struck the camp that every few feet to' playfully slap his the man in advance had established mother. The black family soon van- He grinned with satisfaction at the ish into the depths of the forest. neat pile of wood. He was soon pre- The man returns to the trail and is paring his meal The little chipmunk half across the glade when a shadow scampered front? his hollow log, bright falls across his path. He glances up. ■ eyes shining in anticipation. The au- A sharp-shinned hawlf has just tomatic cracked and its shattered, alighted upon a dead snag. And now ( bright, little body crumpled amongst for the first time during the trip the the leaves. Soon the camp robbers ruic mere was rifle ne he vaincs carries ui In 111« his imuh hand is ujvug.i», brought came iiocxing flocking aooui about mm. him. There into play. He throws it to his shoul- ■ a string of spiteful cracks and sev- , . a___ ___ —> - . , ___. , . ... der, his keen eye glances through the era! of them lay about with blood - sights and as the bead comes to rest ’ stained feathers. The meal over and upon the breast of this bird of prey, darkness again enshrouded the camp. ‘ he gently presses the trigger. The ( The old owl began his hooting and rifle cracks, there is a puff of feathers j the man lying upon his blankets and the Crumpled body of the hawk cursed. If only it were light so he falls earthward. A smile of satisfac- I could quiet forever that booming tion spreads across the man’s face as' voice of the forests! Morning and he . .. and _. resumes was goon on the move. He did not he ejects the empty shell his journey. Finally camp is struck. ‘ take the trouble to extinguish his Boughs are cut and laid upon the campfire. Suppose the wind did ground and blankets are spread upon j blow a spark into the forests and them, taken from the pack he has I start a fire? It was nothing to him. carried upon his back. Wood is He didn’t own any timber, did he? gotten up and.laid for a fire with a He had burnt every stick of wood, surplus for the night and morning. A papers were strewed about the camp’ short fishing rod is brought forth, and ground and a couple of opened tin soon the man is whipping the stream cans were left to draw flies and mar nearby. Shortly he returns with six the beauty of the attractive little fair-sized trout. Soon he is preparing spot Well, he was eating good on the a meal. As he does so, a little chip trip and getting lots of target practice, munk, its bright eyes appraising the sufh as it was. Wouldn't his friends man in a friendly fashion, steals be envious when he returned to town forth from a hollow log. The man and told of bis high living—fried breaks off a piece of bread and tosses venison. fried quail and the Lord only it in the squirrel’s direction. It seizes knew what other sort of excellent it and dashes for cover but presently game birds lay ahead of him. And returns and sits upon its haunches a wouldn’t their eyes stick out when he short distance away. Again the man told of killing two bear! grins that cheery smile and tosses an Behind him at this very moment other chunk of bread. This time the the little covey of quail were running squirrel, sensing that it has found a about, cheeping pitifully for their friend, sits upon its haunches and mother. They were too small to eats the offering. The man silently rustle for themselves and within a steals to his pack sack. Presently short time starvation would claim there comes a sharp click. The squir them. Not only had the mother quail rel drops Its bread, eyes the man sus been slain by that one shot but her piciously for an instant, picks the whole covey as well. And close by, bread up and resumes its interrupted two wide-eyed fawns nosed about the meal. The man laughs softly and re mutilated carcass of their mother, turns tty camera to the sack. As he while farther away upon a hillside a eats his meal, a flock of camp rob little black bear sat upon his bers, those silent flying gray ghosts of haunches near the slain bodies of his the forest, come flocking about. His mother and little brother and bawled scraps are tossed to them as the birds pitifully—not unlike a human in dis- tiess. The man plodded an downthe Night comes and the man rolls into his blankets, listens gratefully to the booming hoot of a big owl and drifts away to slumber. The next morning he breakfasts. The coals of his fire are carefully scraped together and with water from the nearby stream he completely drowns it out A chunk of bread is bestowed upon his little friend the chipmunk, scraps thrown to the camp robbers, the re maining wood left in a neat pile, a tin can that he had opened, cast into a hole at the root of a big tree and then, swinging the pack upon his back and whistling a cheery little tune, the man continues on down the trail. Behind him he has left a clean trail—yes, a sportsman has passed that way. A few days later the same wood land scenes confronts us and again a man strides the same trail. He, too. carries a peck upon his back and grasps a rifle in his hand, while in a shoulder holster the black butt of a .22 Colt automatic peepa forth. He arrives at the little glade. Again the old mother quail is escorting her little covey about. Hastily the man drops his rifle and unlimbers the automatic. There comes a spiteful crack and the old quail flope»about upon the ground while the little off spring, warned by the dying voice of their mother, scamper about to hide beneath fallen yeaves. With a smile of satisfaction upon his lips the man picks up the qut sack and resumes has tention the brush trail, his eyes alert for any living for est creature that he might kill. Ahead lay lots of prospects for more mur derous shooting. Behind this man lay g blood-stained trail — misery, suffering that had been dealt by a ruthless hand. A killer had passed that way. Please compare the two men, dear readei. There are just such men as 'hese two who i taunt our woodland trails. One with the heart oLa sportsman—a true sportsman and the other class just downright killers It's indeed a pity that the latter exist, out they do. just as true as I am writ ing this. It is too bad, indeed, that all cannot possess the love for the outdoors and its creatures that the first man who trod the trail possesses. He is a builder, foremost ahead in all things pertaining to conservation and protection of wildlife. But what he builds is ruthlessly tom down by such bloodthirsty varmint as the killer that follows in the trail behind him. I am not seeking to impress upon you tlie fact that there should be no slaughter of wild things, but I am seeking to impress the fact that there should never be the slaying of does in the spring, nesting birds, birds with little coveys, poor old mother bear with cube or the cubs them selves. But sad to relate there are men who do this sort of thing each spring. And I have^also fought to impress the fact upon you as using the first man who trod the trail as an example, that the lives of chipmunks, birds, etc., should be spared at all limes. If all hunters, all sportsmen, would follow in the footsteps of-the first man on the trail what a wonder ful thing kt would be. It would mean an increase in our game by leaps and bounds—game for everybody. But always in the background there hov- .•rs' the sinister shadow of the ruth- 'ess killer—the lowest varmint that reads our forest trails today. Future Farmers Activities Ag Party The Coquille Chapter of the Fu- ure Farmers of America gave at the high school auditorium a highly sat- sfactory and entertaining party. Mr. Hartley commented afterwards: “Ev- ryone had such a good time, it was lard, work to clear the hall of the cvellera.’’ The president, Harold •Neal, reports that another entertain- nent is planned before the end of the ichool year. Work in the Ag Shop ' At the Washington grade school you may see new apparatus erected by the two upper classes of the Co- luille Smith-Hughes students. Two giant strides, three horizontal bars,, a four-bbard teeter outfit, can now be used by the grads school children. Mr. Reiter’s boys will now construct a stand of four swings. The money te buy materials was raised by the faculty play, the labor supplied as a •class project. Program at Fairview Saturday, April IS, the F. F. A. of Coquille High will produce a pro gram at Fairview-North Fork Grange The following will be in the party: Harold Neal, president; Orville Clin ton, vice president; Clinton Burr, re porter; Preston Moy, secretary; Frank Biasca, treasurer; Charles Reiter, ad viser; Mrs. Ruth Beyers, Clynard Holverstott, Ben Holverstott, Clifford Norris, Harold Norris, Orville Bailey and Irwin Henagin. The program will be diversified, each of the above contributing a number. Contests At Corvallis, May 2, 3 and 4, the late convention of the F. F. A. will neet and the contests will be -open o all vocational schools. Coquille ligh is now busily preparing to send tome teams to the state-wide contests, ■«oping to get some of the prize«. Our delegates will attend the banquet at which Gov. Martin is to be the main speaker. Clinton Burr, Ag Reporter. things may taks on another hue. likely more so, if Old Fol continues to Coquille hjsvUtll wili not be affili bathe the terra firma with his health- ate) with n league organ, -atIon this g'Ung ray«- year but, regard ess, the are Louis Donaldson and Donald Smith now shaping up for a searo.t’s cam are the only lettermen in the fold. paign against opponents who wish to . However, such men as Jess Barton, meet in indep-ndent combat. _ Howard Detlef sen, Alan Bailey, Eddie Monday ni'Jht Manager BUI For Moore, Lin Swain, Bob Waggoner, tier attended the meeting in Ashland Jim Robinson, Powell Yarbrough, at which the- Southern Oregon League Lawrence Hatcher, Lloyd Wood and wks orgci.icd but the other towns others are capable of good perform were not unanimous for the Coquille ances. entry. Medford and Grants Pass In track Coquille is the holder of wanted Coquille but Ashland and many county records. Stanley Pul Klamath Falls decided negatively. ford in the 440, Edell Bryant in the Games, however, will likely be play mile and half mile, Ernie Cooper in ed with some of these teams. the 220 low hurdles, and a relay team It may be better that the Loggers • composed of Pulford. Linus Seeley, are not in a league, thereby allowing Mike Ireland and Harold Williams them to meet all well known traveling possess the marks. outfits on week end dates. Two teams, the Isrealite House of David and an Years ago Ted Thye, Mike Yokel, other sect organization from far away Farmer Bob Bums, Mortensen the Argentina are now in the process of Terrible Swede, Bob Kruse, Al booking. The other white House of Kr asick, Billy Edwards, and other David, the colored nines« and strong famous light heavyweight wrestlers Oregon bush clubs from up state are invaded Coquille. Their chief oppon other tentative opponents, thus giv ent was Sailor Jack Woods, as rough, ing Coquille the best in baseball and tOUgh 8 ,mnn BS AM/axr annlid»fl a Head- continually so if the connections are |lock. " made. Weather permitting, Manager For tier will hold practice on Sunday and he hopes to present to the Loggers his newest battery when they invade the environs of the ball park. Bill has line* out for a well known pitcher and an equally as well known catch er, both veterans of semi-pro warfare and logical performers to be on the Coquille team. The present roster, consisting of Otto Kolstad, first baae; Marion Fischer, second base; Bill Stewart, short stop; Bud Duncan, third baae; Art Pulford, left field; and Mel Dun- san, right field, is strong. Another outfielder and two or three good util ity players are needed. These will likely show up before the games start. Manager Foriier extends an invi tation to anyone who wants a tryout. (' Rumor has it that several excellent prospects are around Coquille. Will Play Independent Ball ZCMtO-V M[iNZ UNDER THE BLEACHERS By Mark Seeley Last week the Coquille letic situation was voiced town. Coaching came up as the' topic of discussion, but after prelim inaries the mentorship seems to have receded from the limelight. Why all of this hullabaloo? Football is like music or dramatics, only an extra curricular activity and as yet we haven’t heard any great appeal for a dramatic and music teacher even though huge groups of students could be benefited greatly by such instruc tion Our athletic coaches have done nothing to come in for any advene criticism and, though it Would be nice for the school to'havew coach unburdened by too much other work, it isn’t in the cards for such a man be obtained. If the fans desire this, why don’t they contribute to the bud get. In our thoughts the chief wrongs in Coquille High athletics comes from the boys. They just don’t seem rake kindly to physical endeavor de spite the fact that their capabilities are as great as those we see in atheltics of other schools be blamed if their teams condition, but a mentor can’t 'or a boy. His job is to breaker is off the team. Already the Coquille High situation isn’t very encouraging, this despite the fact that the Red Devils have material for a strong team. This •-pring the boys aren’t as enthusiastic as in prior years, but by next week With Electric Refrigeration WOMEN say that efficient refrigeration pro vide« thrift of a practical nature and these thrifty housewives describe distinct economies that are effected in their homes by electric refrigeration. QUANTITY BUYING NO FOOD LOSS r Mountain States Power Company Foods are kept in good condition longer . . . leftovers can be salvaged . . . quantity buying can be practiced . . . money can bo saved at food sales of weekly "food specials." You as a thrifty, progressive housewife can own an electric refrigerator today. 8ee the new electric refrigerators at dealers anywhere ... or if you prefer, call the Power Company for complete and accurate information about electric refriger ation. You will be agreeably surprised at bow little it costs to operate an electric refrigerator in your home. There is no installation eost and the easy monthly payment plan makes it possible to pay for your refrigerator with the economy electric Refrigeration will bring into your home. Past Grinds Entertained The Past Noble Grands club of Mamie Rebekah Lodge, No 20. met with Mis. Geo. Johnson last Friday evening with Mrs: Ula Leach assisting hostess. Mrs. James Richmond had charge of the games, which were in keeping with\ April Fool’s Day. The Simple Simons won over the Dumb Doras in “Fool’s Paradise.” Ethel Leach won the prize for the most foolish happening related. The club made »16.91 from the entertainment they gave on March 27th. Those present Friday were Mesdames Jack Leach, Tracy Leach, Birdie Skeels, James Richmond, Inez Chase, Belle Gould, Estelle Dunn, Myrtle Noah, Myrtle Benham, Hester Holverstott, W. E. Bosserman, Joe Stanlnger, Ora X. Maury, Fred Schaer and Miss Ida Oerding and the hostesses, Mrs. Geo. Johnson and Mrs. Ula Leach, Re freshments of ice cream and cake were served. The tables were dec orated with Easter egg candies, The club wiU meet with Mrs. Jas. Rich mond May 3rd,- with Mrs. Inez Chase assisting. Organize Birthday Club On April Sth a group of friends were entertained at the home of Mrs. Gladys Wheeler. Cards and sewing were enjoyed. Plans were completed for the organization of a birthday club. A delightful Easter-birthday luncheon was served by the hostess to Mesdames Hannah Gosel, Edna Kern, Ora Tennant, Myrtle Benham, Doro thy Custer, Lydia Willey, Robah Robison, Blanche Mast and Ethel Fuller. The club will be given a name at the next meeting which will be at the Hannah Goael home.
