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’ Out-of-Doors Stuff
Maiden U There
For The Duration
CRIBS-
By Bob Harrison
As we turn the hands of the clock
Albert Maiden lias received a letter
IVORY FINISH—SOLID PANEL ENDS
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l »9 back for about 56 years, it brings us
which makes it appear very doubtful
down
to
around
8ept.
9,
1887,
where
Not long ago a couple of small lads
of room to sit
that his son George, who was em­
brought to the store a very young the scene was laid, in a little, far- the regular sizes all
ployed by a contractor on Wake Is­
western
hamlet,
known
as
Coquille
grouse that had not been hatched
a million.
land when it was captured by the
City.
Also a complete selection of CRIB MATTRESSES
long. They told of seeing its mother
Being in the infantry division, the Japs, will be able to come home un­
This
day
of
our
J^ord,
September
8,
seeking to distract their attention
company was armed with the 50-70 til
'
ufter
the
,
w
til ufter the war. A second exchange
from the little fellow by dragging 1887, is a day long to be remembered calibre Springfield rifles, with the of civilian> is
of civilians is being arranged
arranged by the
by those who are still above the sod.
her wing along the ground and acting that
were here to witness the event. |°W
long FranCh bayon*U' The United
States
and
United
States
and
Japanese
govern­
ot
old catapults” were
as though she were crippled, in order WWI were nere to witness the events j
ments, through a non-belligerent na-
to draw the boy’s attention to herself, of that day. As we pen thfese lines,, not blued like lhe am^ of today but
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1 i tion, but as the Japs have classifield
our ear, in its vision, can still catch 1 1 ' weje left bright and the regulations
so that her young might escape.
aU
all. the men taken from the Philip­
The boys were taking the little the strains of the Coquille City Trom- were very strict in the matter of pines
„¡nes and
aj
from Wake as prisoners of
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bone
Band
as
it
flung
to
the
breeze
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grouse home to put with a “banty”
them polished up to the war
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a—-UL
I the rhythm of the Star Spangled Ban- | keeping
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it
hen. The chances are one in a mil­
highest degree and when the boys dtMan’-t io^k as thiih the”j^a would
‘ iter, Hail Columbia, Old Mozingo, and |
anns ¿spectira, they
lion that the hen would not adopt
release this Coquille prisoner.
the little stranger and even it she many other old favorites, while along | were in mortal agony lest the old
The letter which was from the
the
planked
streets
flags
and
bunting
did, the chances woul<|, be one in a
“pewter hat” 1 would
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find a speck
pacific
Island __
Employees
Founds-
hung
out
in
profusion,
and
men
in
million again against it living.
rust on the old polished “joint of stove j tion, .ato’ tha't the ^tessHicatton ^f
Throughout the whole United States blue uniforms walked briskly about pipe,” and if he did he would either j elviUan employee8< as George was,
there has only been one man—not a in their pleasant and good-natured execute a “lunge” at you. or else I ig ^¡„g gtrong|y opposed by the U.
man, but a boy, who was ever able way.
swing an overhead “head parry.” -.................
Across the street from the Hotel besides laying a big loud verbal bar­ S., but the Japs have the say about
to raise young grouse to maturity. '
whbmthey will release.
A Boy Scout would never have Coquille, about the vicinity of the rage, which would rattle the'windows
auto
sales
lot,
was
a
two
story
build
­
taken the young bird from its mother,
for five blocks. There are always a
nor would a boy who was taught con­ ing, with a stairway going up on the few headaches irt military life,' and
sideration of wild life, or who was outside, and in a room at the head of one of the worst ones at that early
versed in game laws, for it is unlaw­ the stairs, General (Z. T.) Siglin day,, was the head gear which aoiqe-
Townsend Club No. 1 opened its
ful to keep such a game bird in cap­ and Capt. T. G. Owens, with their what resembled a cap, with a heavy meeting this week with Mr. Buckher
j
staff
from
Marshfield,
was
organizing
tivity without a permit from the State
sole leather visor. This sembiarice ¡giving the prayer and with 40 mem­
Company H, 2nd Reg. O. N. G. To of a "dome cover” would hardly sit
dame Commission.
bers and visitors present. The meet­
Grouse are getting mighty scarce strengthen our memory in this mat­ on top of a fence post, let alone stay ing hour haB been changed to 8:30 p.
NET PROCEEDS GO TO COQUILLE’S
and if the little fellow that the ter, we have before us today a time­ put on'a trooper when he was making m. until September 1. Three new
worn
document
which
reads
as
fol-
,
a “flying switch" on some cow pas­ members were reported at this time.
thoughtless boys took home to die,
lows:
t
ture drill course. The thing always
happened to be a hen and reached
Caravan of clubs metes in W. O. W.
"To all who shall see these pres­ gave the boys a double duty, one
maturity in its wild habitat it would
hall Sunday, June 27.
ente,
greetings.
This
is
to
certify.
,
mean more propagation of this fast
was the regular manual, the other
that Robert M. Harrison was elected a , was to keep the thing balanced on 1 Mr. Gilkey, a new member of this
disappearing bird.
club, spoke briefly. On the program
member of Co. H, 2nd Reg. ONG on his
j
head.
[ were
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If sportsmen would give more time
readings
Mr. „ and Mrs.
Me-
the 9th day of Sept., 1887, and he
Target
practice
was
always
a
gala
,
Cue,
M7~Tiighman. Mii.Westbrook,
to impressing upon their children
Gentlemen 75c
Ladies 25c
was mustered in as a member of said (
and their friend's children just how
day for the boys, as they would all Mrs Roth, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Buck-'
Co. on the 9th day of Sept. 1887, by
vital it is to maintain our wildlife
assemble at the barracks and at the'ner; «ong by Velma Chapman and
they would really bo accomplishing;Capt „T ° Owen*' AAG’ for thre« command of “forward march,” would___ _
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—J Betty J. Crim.
Miss ___
Inez Rover
something worthwhile. And too, as yeals'
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romp out acress the planked streets played
several beautiful piano selec-
piayed
The organization of the Company
I have always maintained, the pro­
and out on the road that leads to the 1 tions, which were enjoyed very much.
was completed in the one day and County Farm, where they would set
tection and the propagation of wild­
the following evening the election of up the target and thunder away like Door prize was won by Mr. Idle.
life should be taught in our public
officers was completed at a banquet a real battle. Those old Springfields Rolls and jelly were enjoyed as re-
schools, so that the coming genera­
freshemnts.
I in the old Masonic Temple, given
were a deadly weapon, with an awful
tion would take an interest in the
Men to serve! Come out eat dough­
under the auspices of the G.A.R. and clout at the back end of the thing,
welfare of such things. Coaches are
nuts
next meeting and see the
W.R.C., which proved to be a very and when you’d pull the trigger, it
hired in public schools to develop
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“males” do the serviing.—Press Cor.
brilliant affair.
would jolt you clear back to your
bodies, to promote athletics, but it is
The officers elected at that time grandfather. What a sight it must
At* Automobil« LiobtlHy ¡ muwm « I« th« best
seldom that you hear of conservation
I were: Capt., Chas. W. Olive; 1st Lt.,
way to meet th« requirements of the New Oregen Law,
and protection being taught pupils ¡John S. Lawrence; 2nd Lt, P. E. have been to the casual bystander
to see that hoot of Blueridge Tigers
regarding our wildlife—and our wild­
you should discuss this matter with us as we know Insur­
Drane; Orderly,. Geo. F. Bautelle, and come thundering down over those old
Townsend Club, No.- 2, met with
life is one of the greatest assets that
there was appointed a full staff of planked streets, like a big parade of Mrs. Mary F. RocCb on June 17. The
ance as well as the law.
we have.
sergeants and corporals. The com­
tumble weeds, the front rank double meeting was opened with prayer by
For a long time we had heard tales
If already insured, we’ll check to see ir
’tave
pany soon got down to real work, quicking, while the rear rank over­ Mrs. Buckner and salute to the flag
of white sea-lions frequenting the
with regular drill once a month, with sizers could be glimpsed through the followed. A business meeting was
the two kinds of insurance dta; y-u
r.iiJ. Cai. or
rocks along the beach south of Ban­
,a weekly drill whenever they could gaps in the dust, with their tongues held and it was voted to send five
don. We never took much stock in
j muster g squad. In a very short time out, like a mattress hanging out of a dollars to the Buy-a-Bond fund.
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the yarn until Mrs. Maryette Morse,
! the company was well equipped with
After the business a very pleasant
window.
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who lives south of Queen Ann, told
uniforms and arms and when the ma­
Notwithstanding all of the atten­ social time war enjoyed. The hostess
us that the report was true and if
jor holidays rolled around they, along
dant awkwardness which goes with served ice cream, cookies and coffee.
we would come out there sometime
“INSURANCE THAT INSURES"
with the GAR. and W.R.C., were a
the the starting of a military organi­ The next meeting will be held at the
that she would prove it to us. So we
greet factor in making the events of sation, H Company developed into a home of Mrs. Elsie Hickam on July 1.
armed ourselves with high powered
The Title Company, Phone 21J
the occasion very colorful, as well as
splendid unit and became very skilled
binoculars and went out one after -
Those present were: Maud Brock­
Bldg. 355 S. Taylor St.
entertaining, as a number of the en­ in the manual of arms, while a large
noon. But tbe tide was high and the J
man, Estella July, Alma Halter, Mil-
listed men belonged to the local band number of the boys passed as “sharp. ;drad Miller, Maj y Keck, Eva Shep-
Coquille, Oregon
good lady informed us that a low
During this time there was a com­ shooters,” first class.
Ude was necessary before the white
ard. Violet Roth, Grace Keck, Mettle
pany at Marshfield, Co. Q; also there
R»ww«ntlno TH€ TRAVttW», Hsrt—4
1 We can recall the grand display of Peterson, Maggie Buckner, Anna
sea-lions could be seen. We promised
was a company at Bandon, Co. K, and
the boys in blue, at the celebrations Smith and the hostess, Mary Rocco.
to call again when the tide was at a
there were some lively times when
on Independence Days, or other gala
low stage, but neglected doing so.
the three companies were putting on
days, and how we would rest in the
Then, not long ago we received a
their competitive drills and target
shade of ever-spreading myrtle and
message from Mrs. Morse stating that
contests. Later on, after Companies
maples, so gaily decorated with bunt- !
one of the sea-lions had been washed
G, H, and K, had disbanded, on sc- ' ing and flags, and hear the July 4th 1
upon the beach—or rather the dead
Youthful Lingerie Trinwnings!
count of the expiration of the three- program, and listen to some gentle j
body of one. So we departed post­
year term of service, a company was
DOTTED DRESSES
feminine voice as it read these words
haste for the beach.
organized at Myrtle Point, taking the
—"We hold these truths to be self
Mrs. Morse gave us directions as tq
name of Company Q, separate Bn.
evident, that all men are created
where to find the animal's carcass
ONG, with W. P. Kinsman as cap­
equal—-And for the support of this
and we made our way there. And
tain, he later resigning, and A. J.
Declaration, with a firm reliance on
sure enough, there was a practically
Walker was elected captain and com­
the protection of Divine Providence,
white sea-lion. Only it’s flippers
manded the company, until it dis­
we mutually pledge to each other our
were of a dark color. The rest of the
banded three and a half years later. lives, our fortune, and our sacred
body was actually a dingy white.
This company was organized in 1803, honor.”
Mrs Morse had verified her state­
the writer being a member and serv­
These were the things that thrilled
ment; and besides we are deeply
ing as 2nd sergeant.
our hearts and made us what we are,
grateful to her for sending us the
The organizing and drilling of raw
Americans, and gave us that profound
message relative to the dead sea-
recruits is rather a big undertaking
A spring classic you won’t want to
respect for the deeds and words of
Uon.
and, while there are a lot of head­
be without! Bright white touches on
the founders of this Great Republic,
dark rayon make a smart variaUon x
aches that go with the enterprise,
and inspired us with love for our
there are also a few mirth-provoking
of the conservative style for this sea­
traditions. Most of my comrades at
son! Casual and dressy styles that
episodes that bob up.
arms of that day have gone to that
you will find so suited to every ac­
[ Just take about 60 or 80 raw re- Great Beyond and what few of us
tivity of your busy life! Grand for
; cruits, all dolled up In uniforms, each remain above the sod are still in line,
under a coat or indoor wear right
Elaborate plans have been made one lugging along an old "blunder­ awaiting to answer "here” at the
now, and for street wear later! In
buss,
”
with
all
the
trappings,
give
for the southwestern Oregon cham­
call of the grim harvester but wher­
navy blue or black, Also in attrac-
pionship tournament at the Coos them the command, “Fall in,” and ever they be, we salute their ashes,
tive pastel shades! Sizes 12-50.
Country Club, July , 3, 4 and 5 when I then take another look, and the line­ for we know that they were all men
all plans were perfected at a meet­ up will resemble the profile of some of mqpl worth, they were Americans,
ing of the directors this week in old ‘sawtooth” mountain range, with they were diamonds in the rough.
Marshfield. U. S. G. A. rules will the short and the tall all scrambled.
They’re Styled for Summer by Town-Clad
After the lapse of these many years,
govern handicappings and pairings, 1 Then you call, “right dress” and it will be interesting to know how
MEN’S 8UITS
with tournament play open to. aU ; they all start looking two ways for many of this little band of unsung
players, including beginners, both Sunday, when you shout “order heroes will be able to assemble at the
• Sturdy Gabardines!
• Bold Herringbones!
men and women an juniors. Cham­ arms” and down they come with a forth-coming July 4th celebration to
• Firm Finish Striptngs!
pionship flight of 32 are to be on the rumble, and if .they don't mash their listen to the program.
grounds at nine o’clock Saturday, own feet, they surely get the other
Call it “bragging” or “boasting”
Jply >, with only five minutes al­ fellow’s foot. How well do we re­
if you want, but we at Penney's
Hugh Irvin In Training At
member
these
things,
because
we
lowed, anyone arriving later to be
think our success in maintaining
Naval
Station
At
Farragut
have mashed a few of our comrades’
Town-Clad’s
supreme
quality
disqualified.
(they’re STILL all wool wor­
Hugh Irvin, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William “Laddie« Selkirk will feet, along with our own.
steds!) is a major achievement in
There were a few notable things in E. E. Irvin, of Coquille, and a C. H. S.
these times. ,And we take addi­
have charge of all events and act
Crisply Cut!
graduate
last
month,
arrived
at
the
tional pride in being able to fore­
the military at that time, that are not
as starter'and referee of finals.
Rayon
Blouses
tell
spring fashion so accurately
Players in the championship flight in evidence today. First, we drilled second largest U. S. Naval Training
in this splendid grouping of Town-
Idaho,
Station,
the
one
at
Farragut,
Clads! See them NOW"
will play without handicap. Those under the Hardee tactics, commonly
in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd flights will known as the Shanghai drill, which last week to begin his recruit train-
play with handicap, determined by I suppose today would be called the ing.
Smooth,
washable
His time for the next few weeks
the handicap committee, whose rul­ Kangaroo hop, or leap frog, and be-
rayon crepe in long
will
be
occupied
in
lesming
the
fun
­
unlforms
were
surely
cut
sides
the
or short sleeved styles!
ings will be absolutely final. Mer­
New, different touches!
chandise prizes will be given winner, to conserve the cloth, and when you damentals of seamanship, military
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flight in addition to trophies, which trousers, you just had to stand up, no 1 physical training. He will also get
Gored Or
his
first
contacUwith
boats
on
beau-
sitting
down
with
any
ease.
In
a
will be awarded the winners.
Novelty Skirts
Qualifying and pairings for 18 holes voluntary organization like the State 1 tiful Lake Pend Oreille, beside which
Farragut
is
located.
Militia,
the
rules
were
not
too
speci-
will be made. July 3. The first round
At the conclusion of his recruit
of all flights, 18 holes, and the cham- fic in regard to the build of the re-
pionship flight of «2 to play 36 holes, cruit, and in this the company would training, he will be given an oppor­
Smart wool-and-rav-
will begin at 0:00 o’clock Saturday, naturally have a few over, as well tunity to qualify for one of the Navy’s
on plaids in bright
July 3 At 6:00 o'clock the same eve- as a few underweight sizes, who, of service schools for additional spec­
color
combinations.
ialized
training
in
a
field
which
he
Solid
colors too! Knife
ning a barbecue and dance will be,
or bias pleats. Sizes
held at the country club with J. Al- urday, July 3. for the juniors and 1 has chosen.
24 to 30.
bert Matson preparing the barbecue, caddies with this group playing nine
A breakfast will be held at 8:80 Sat- holes at 7:00 o’clock.
Calling caras, M for 81.00.
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LANS LENEVE
Special $17.50
$5.95 to $11.95
Purkey Furniture
Dance
Townsend Club No. 1
Saturday, lune 26th
Gravel Ford Hall
4th of July Celebration
Sponsored by Coquille F. O. E
"The A/awJL&w
Townsend Club No. 2
J. S. BARTON
"Make
it
4.98
your Motto"
to see us first
for your July
4th outfit.
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