entinel INDIPINDINT VOL. XXXV. NEWSPAPER COQUILLE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. THUR8DAT, APRIL 6, 1030. PASSES AT RIPE OLD AGE OF EIGHTY-SEVEN i Council Met For Students Back An Hour Monday From Music Meet Dr. Peacock For Game Commission Need Of Taxpayers League Stressed By Assessor Beyers EASTER, GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES THREE-DAY PERIOD Coos cpunty, having failed to secure With Mayor Milne and all council for one of its citizens the appointment men, except Geo. Bryant, present for the meeting of the city fathers Mon Miss Anita Pageler, music super as member of the state highway com Assessor J. P. Beyers talked taxes day night, business was rushed visor, and five enthusiastic studants mission, has a fine opportunity now to at the noon session of the Chamber of have a Marshfield man appointed as Rock Robison, Coquille Valley ■ through and adjournment taken in an returned Monday from the Northern Commerce Tuesday, or rather the Starting At Noon Tomorrow, Music Supervisors’ conference, held member of the state game commission non-payment of taxes which is get Pioneer of 1874, Buried Here hour. — if he will accept it and the sports When a Three-Hour Service The call for bids for ten-inch pipe, in Tacoma, Washington, March 55 to ting Coos county into such a condi Monday—Was Fine Gentleman i 2300 feet of it, for the transmission April 2. Donna Dunn, sophomore, men of the county ask lor the ap tion that everyone who does pay his Will be Held in Pioneer Church line below the dam, which appears sang second soprano and Jack Car- pointment. taxes has to pay an increasingly Another of the Coos county pi elsewhere in this issue, was author- roll, freshman, sang first ten in the Reference is to Dr. A. B. Peacock, larger amount each year to make up Christians of oneers, Rock Robison, passed to his 1 ized after the city received a wire all-conference chorus composed of former maÿor of Marshfield and for for the non payers. According to Coquille will ob reward last Saturday morning, at the Monday from Engineer J. S. Stevens three hundred voices and directed by many years one of^the town’s most the assessor, there are about three serve the sanctity ripe old age of 57 years. He lacked 1 at Portland that the WPA office there Mr. Blakeslee, of Los Angeles, Cali prominent citizens. The tip comes million and a half of unpaid taxes on of the crucifixion only eleven days of reaching the ' had approved the project. The call fornia. Kennett Lawrence, senior, from Salem and is authentic, the books in the tax collection de and the resurrec four score and seven mark. tip. to the does riot specify any particular type and his clarinet represented Coquille It is not the same kind’ of a broken partment, and when the delinquent tion of Jesus last his mind was keen and he was or kind of pipe and the council can High School in the four hundred reed prospect that induced Coquille tax sale is held thia summer, huge Christ Friday af an interesting man with whom to select the kind that it is felt will ba. piece band which was composed of and other communities on the coast areas as well as hundreds or thou ternoon from 12 to converse. the most serviceable. high school students from Wyoming. to get behind the candidacy of Ben sands of city lots will pass from pri 3 p. m, with a i Eight days prior to his death he The council voted to accept the of Oregon, and directed by Mr. Haines, R. Chandler for highway commission vate ownership to that of the coun joint meeting in the Pioneer church suffered a fall and was taken to the fer of D. J. Sage for the state highway of Vancouver, Washington. In addi er. Mr. Chandler would have been of all of the faiths of the ministerial ty and go off the tax rolls. hospital. Although the little in department to scape, scarify and tion to these three students, Yvonne a good man on the commission, the Mr. Beyers urged the formation association members. jury he received did not cause his level the city’« gravel streets at a Kern, senior, and Dorothy Belle New broken reed being the supposed in of some sort of a tax organzation The Good Friday program com death, it probably hastened it. ton, junior, accompanied the party fluence with the governor. total cost of $11 per day. which would co-operate with coun memorating the three hours during Funeral services were held at the At its Tuesday noon session the The council also complied with Mr. and stayed with friends in Tacoma. ty officials in trying to secure more which the Saviour was crucified on Gano Funeral Home here at 2:30 Sage’s request in agreeing to main Enthusiastic comments were heard Coquille Chamber of Commerce en thorough payment of taxes, would the cross will be taken up in six o’clock last Monday, Rev. J. W. Bar tain the walk within the city limits, from all the group concerning the dorsed Dr. Peacock for the position watch budgets and endeavor to se thirty minute periods by each of the nett, of Arago, officiating. Inter which is now being started along the Daffodil Festival and parade in Ta and the secretary and members cure a prompt collection of personal following church representatives: ment was in Odd Fellows cemetery. highway to the Smith plant. coma Saturday morning, the pro agreed to write to the governor urg property taxes where that property Rev. George R. Tumey, Episcopal; No. 1, where members of the I. O. O. ing his appointment. Many felt, how The request of Mrs. Beatrice Berg grams presented by over thirty high is not secured by real property. Rev. Howard L. Graybeal, Methodist; F. lodge conducted their ritualistic quist for approval of her application school bands and forty glee clubs, ever, that Coos county has no more Mr. Beyers quoted from the talk C. Adrian Sias, Church of Christ; service. chance now than it has had in the for a package B beer license for the (Continued on Page Five) ptade by Dan E. Clark, tax econo Rev. W. S. Smith, Presbyterian; R. He had been a member of the Odd Riviera was granted without discus past to nick even the smallest’ kirid mist for the state tax commission, D. E. Smith, Assembly of God, and Fellows for 55 years and a check sion. of a state patronage. before the Marshfield Lions club last H. A. Minter, Baptist. Separate pro has been started to ascertain if his Geo. T. Moulton submitted the only Friday, and himself recommended the grams are planned by Seventh Day membership was the longest of any bid for the street improvement bonds change In the tax collection system, Adventists and members of the Cath Odd Fellow in the state. Had he the city recently advertised for sale, which he has urged for years, that olic church. lived until the 21st at this month he his bid being $1050, which is at a the collection of taxes in Oregon be In point of time, three days after wks to have had an honorary degree premium of $23.77. The council au The Henry street bridge, on which taken out of politics, from the charge the crucifixion, the resurrection took conferred upon him by his lodge. thorized the sale to him of these six redecking started the first of last Bob Fisher, teller In the Coquille of an elective official to one ap place and all faiths have planned Hockey Cincinnati Robison was per cent bonds. week, is going to be open much sow branch of the First National Bank of pointed by the state tax commission. special programs for this occasion, born in Cole county, Missouri, the The street committee recomended er than it was anticipated. Superin Mr. Clark stated what everyone commencing Saturday evening and fifth child of Samuel L. and Ludnia that paricing on First street, east of tendent E. V. Epperson st-ta« that it Portland since February, 1037, has re who pays knows that “taxes are too continuing until Sunday evening. ceived a merited promotion and with M. Robison, one of a family of seven, Hall, be continued as it has been, should be ready for traffic by the high in Oregon,” and he mentioned Friday evening, under the direction five boys and two girls. His sister, parallel to the curb. middle of next week. Good news for in a few days will go to North Bend the delinquent taxes as one reason of Miss Anita Pageler, the Pioneer where he will be assistant manager Mrs. Martha Averill, of Corvallis, is In order to get ready for this those living north of the gulch. to C. P. Kibler in the bank’s branch for that condition. the only survivor. The family came spring’s patching of hard surfaced (Continued on Page Six) Another very potent reason for there. to Oregon in 1572 and after a year streets, the council authorized S. W. Succeeding Mr. Fisher as teller higher taxes which the speaker did and a half in Josephine county, came Epperson to have the cooker pot re here will be George Gratke, who ar not mention, is the rapidly increasing to Coos county, settling on the Robi paired. It will mean an expenditure rived here from Portland Tuesday number of bureaus, commissions and son homestead on Fishtrap. of approximately $50. evening and entered upon his duties boards—all an excuse to put some one On June 15, 1576, he was united in An amendment to the city’s sign Jay morning, and Howard on the payroll at public expense. This marriage to Catherine Johnson, who ordinance was adopted which pro George Barrqnpohl, who had been n, who has been, bookkeeper is becoming increasingly b passed away at The Dalles in July, vides that electric signs under a resident of Coquille for the , -A YeQtJntaceating.. e since the Poftiand parent bank conducted in the council chamber at I years, passed away last M 1003. Four children were born to queer must be at least seven SCCUrCd the local hyanrh. Rgg been tA«n, Edward F.~5nd Stiby M. Robi the dty hail at 2:00 p. m. last Mon at a local iioe»pital. above the sidewalk at their lower To get back to Mr. Beyers and Mr. son, both deceeased; Rock Robison, edge. day, by Mrs. Ethel Burns, of New Bom in Germany in 1564, so far as found necessary to increase the num “t. ber of receiving and paying tellers in Clark, the idea of a tax organization berg, Oregon president of the Daugh Jr., of Myrtle Point, and Mrs. Cath The street committee was asked to known he had no relatives in thia the local institution in order to avoid and the attempt to make people “tax ters of Union Veterans of the Civil erine Tripp, of Coquille. country and after futile attempts to investigate the walk leading from Hall conscious”—conscious of their duty to War (1561-65). She was ably aided Besides his two chiildren and sis street up to the Watson House on contact possible relatives in Germany, delay in waiting on customers. Orville Clinton, son of Mrs. Minnie pay their taxes—is one with which by Mrs. Mary M. Entrees, of Salem, ter, he is survived by fourteen grand Front, complaint having been made the funeral was set for 2:00 p. m. on we can all agree and if the tax rate children, fifteen great grandchildren that it was dangerous in wet weather, Saturday at the Gano Funeral Home, Clinton of Sanford Heights, will suc past president of the organization, in Coquille, Coos county and the and Mrs. Fredrica Dutton, of Port and many nieces and nephews, who and if it does not comply with the Rev. G. A. Gray officiating. Inter ceed Mr. Hickam as bookkeeper. He state are ever to be less, it will only has already entered upon his duties. reside in this county. land, state inspector. city’s specifications as to width and ment will be in the Odd Fellows cem be after all of us co-operate and pay The Daughters of Union Veterans He was a member of the Baptist construction to have it repaired. etery. what we owe. ( denomination. For the past year he of the Civil War is allied with the The deceased came to the United Announcement was made that Mrs. All of Coos county’s indebtedness, had made his home with his grand Mary Burns would apply for vaca States in 1821, and received his na Grand Army of the Republic and was warrant and bonded, could be wiped son, Frank Robison, of Lee-. All his tion of a portion of the streets in turalization papers in 1000. organized on Memorial Day in 1555 out instanter if the delinquent taxes life a farmer, in the Coquille valley Bums Acres so that a new dedicaton and incorporated on December 12, He lived alone in a cabin on his were all paid. and at The Dalles for a few years, of streets, more acceptable to prop one-acre tract just beyond the gaso 1655. To become a member, one must The Grants Pass high school de he was forced to forsake that occu erty owners on the tract, could be line tanks on the highway. He was furnish a war record of one’s father, bate team nosed out the local high pation about 15 years ago. grandfather, or great grandfather in made. The legal vacation notice ap formerly employed at the Conlogue school debaters, Leonard Farr and Mr. Robison had a reputation for the Civil War, establishing proof of camp at Leneve but had not been em pears elsewhere in this issue. Jack Martin, in the district debate helpfulness and kindness to others, honorable discharge by the U. S. The garbage collector was instruct ployed for the past 15 years. held here last Friday night by a very which not many people have in this government. Dues are $1.50 per year Not a man | who associated with ed to hdve covers for his cans and close margin. selfish world, and his death is and the initiation fee is $1.50. A truck to stop the scattering of trash others a great deal, he was practi There were 24 men at the break Prof. John R. Castile, from O. S. C., mourned by a very wide circle of ac badge and a copy of the constitution along hte street which is sometimes cally unknown here except to those who judged the debate, declared it fast in the hotel this morning, com are provided each member upon pay quaintances and friends. with whom he traded, but the neigh whipped out by the breeze. mitteemen who are making the soli was quite difficult to decide between ment of the inflation fee. Several of the property owners at bors and a few friends who did know citation for funds today for support the contesting speakers but thought The “Daughters” are organized in him held him in the highest regard. the Front and Hall streets intersec- of Boy Scout activities, and they the visitors had a slight edge. every state in the Union with a mem tion—Ole Paulson, A. Isler, S. L. were meeting with fine success as A 7R pound baby boy, not yet Coquille High is thus eliminated bership of about 70,000. To quote Fitzgerald and Mr. McMahon—asked named,- was born to Mr. and Mrs. and the winner has the semi-final to they canvassed the town this morn from a leaflet in which the work of the council when something was to be Cedric Cross at the Belle Knife hos pass before being eligible to compete ing. the organization is set forth: “Believ done toward filling the hole on Hall While Coqui lie’s quota for support pital this morning. The mother, for in the state tournament. “The Seven Last Words of Christ," ing that the best way to honor our street, south of Front, which collects ing the Wallamet Scout Council is merly Miss Evelyn Miller, and the a sacred cantata by Th. DuBois, will fathers and perpetuate their mem a lot of water whenever it rains. No just $200, R. L. Stewart, chairman of young man are both doing well. be given Friday evening at 5:15 Callinc cards, 50 for 11.00. ories, is by doing all in our power to decision was reached by the council the solicitation committee, says that o’clock by the Pioneer vested choir, make good Americans out of poor as the WPA project in that section is any funds raised above that amount under the direction of Miss Anita ones, to create a greater love for our not yet completed. can be very nicely used in providing Pageler. This is to be rendered an country and our flag, we have gone equipment, etc, for the four local nually as a musical contribution to1 into the churches, public schools, Scout troops. Rotary Hears Four Students Holy Week by the Pioneer Church clubs, all public meeting places where He also adds that anyone over choir, as it is the one most fitting Who Went To Tacoma opportunity offered, and have taught looked in today’s drive can make do cantata relative to Good, Friday, just the principles of true patriotism. We nation to him at the Mt States Power The Rotary Club chalked up an as “The Messiah" is the outstanding have furnished rooms at soldiers’ The program of the Pre-Easter Dement, “Into the Woods My Master Co. office. one hundred per cent meeting on Christmas cantata. homes, presented flags, erected mon Meditation: “My Worship, to be held in the Pioneer Went,” Lutkin. This program was broadcast last Wednesday when they gathered for Methodist Church, under the direc God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? uments, but our greatest monument Thermometer At 32 Yesterday year on Easter Sunday and will be luncheon at the Coquille hptel. we strive to build in the hearts of tion of the Ministerial Association of I Thirst.” Present as guests were City School With over three weeks of beautiful the men who made it possible for us given again this year over Station Coquille, will be from 12:00 to 3:00, Sixth Period-^-2:30-3:00—Rev. C. KOOS Sunday afternoon at five Supt. B. W. Dunn and Miss Anita (in commemoration of the period that Adrian Sias. Solo, “On Calvary,” spring weather behind us, Coos coun to enjoy the unity and freedom of this Pageler, Donna Dunn, Kennett Law Christ hung on the Cross), as has Ball, by Miss Ruth Towne. The glorious country, and nothing is more o'clock. Duet, ty is beginning to need rain. The guest soloists this year include rence, Jr., and Jack Carroll, who told been the practice for the past three “Alone,” Price, by Miss Patricia farmers have all had time now to precious to us than the flag our Oran Rickard and Bruce Martin, both some of the highlights of their recent years. This year, as last year, the Nosier and Elwyn Nosier. Meditation: get in their spring planting and the fathers saved in the struggle of 1861- of Marshfield. Other soloists partici trip to the Music Conference at Ta words of Christ on the Cross will be “It Is Finished. Father Into Thy need for rain is more apparent every 65." pating are Mrs. Roy Barton, Robert coma, Wash., and expressed appreci theme's upon which the programs Hands I Commend My Spirit.” day as the ground becomes drier and On Thursday afternoon, April 27, Nelson, Wayne Smith and Frank G. ation to the club for making the trip presented by the various ministers at 2:00 o’clock, the state president Miss Rose Naef and Bobbie Burns harder. Yesterday morning early risers saw will conduct a second meeting in the Leslie. The pianist is Bobby Bums possible. will be based. There will be Respon at the organ. Other guests were Lane Cordell, of sive readings, hymns, ate., inter /and the organist is Miss Rose Naef. It is anticipated that the program a heavy frost in the valley, the ther city hall. It is hoped to,have the Co Portland, and Rotarians Claude Nas- spersed throughout the service. The arranged for this year will be mometer registering Just at the freez quille “tent” fully cjrjzanizcd before burg and Ed Loney, of Marshfield. » the twenty-first annual convention is main numbers on the program are graciously received as heretofore, It ing mark. Six Months’ Stay Granted held at Salem on June 12, 14, and 16 announced as follows: will be noted that one may come or J. Arthur Berg received this morn Henninger To Have Second of this year, so that the Coquille First Period—12:00-12:30—Organ leave at any half hour period. Attended Parents Sixty-fifth ing a notice from the immigration au group can take part in the activities Prelude of Hymns, Mias Rose Naef. Note: The Coquille Ministerial As Anniversary Sale This Week thorities that Tommy Wing and Chan Wedding Anniversary of the convention. Second Period—12:30-1:00 — Rev. sociation wishes to express its ap Guey had been granted a six months’ If you are eligible for membership, G. R. Turney. Solo by Mrs. Wood preciation to the large majority of extension in the time previously Henninger’s Market this week is please contact Mrs. Wayne R. Robin Mrs. R Rowell returned Tuesday yard. Sermon: “Father, Forgive the business men who wished to given them to close up their affairs of this week from Seattle where she Them, They Know Not What They close the stores Friday afternooon and offering an unsually large array of son, 310 North Elliott Street, Coquille here and be ready for a return to specially priced items in their store, (or telephone 0R). Be sure to attend attended the 65th wedding anniver Do.” would have done so bad it not been their native China. inviting their customers to join with the April 27 meeting in the dty hall, sary of her parents. Her father is Third Period—1:00-1:30—Rev. R. for one or two who would not co 85 years of age and works every day. D. E. Smith. Special Music. Medi operate, and for their co-operation in them in celebrating the store’s sec if you are interested in becoming a Fees received in the county clerk’s Her son, “Chuck," a C. H. S. recent tation: “Today Thou Shalt Be With past years; also to extend to them a ond anniversary as a Coquille insti member of the Daughters of Union tution. office during March, totalled $722, graduate now attending Normal at Me in Paradise." Veterans of the Civil War. hearty invitation to so arrange their the distribution being $24 for marri McMinnville, was one of a quartet Fourth Period—1:30-2:00—Rev. G. work that each clerk and owner will page. age licenses, $335.15 for recording, which recently sang before an audi A. Gray. Sermon: “Woman, Behold be able to be present for one half- $254 for circuit court cases, $45.50 in ence of 2500 in a Portland Baptist Thy Son.” hour period. Geo. probate matters; and $60 35 miscel church and later was heard from one Fifth Period—2:00-2:30—Rev. H. R. D. E. Smith, President. 1 of the Portland broadcasting stations. L. Graybeal. Solo by Mrs. Karl A. laneous receipts. Bridge To Be Open Next Week Bob Fisher Gets Nice Promotion Hod No Kin In The United States "Daughters Of Union Veterans C. H. S. Lost To Grants Pass Scout Drive Meeting Success Cantata To Be Given Friday —1 Program For Good Friday Services FromJ2 Io 3 P. M. Pioneer Church