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Out-of-Doors Stuff
it
anchor in the
that
ing the
of
along
the
at that
down and almost', deserted Spanish
the Morris Ray logging camp They're giving their livea to eave me;
military post, but owing to the splen
Theyre giving their time without end;
on upper Bear Creek recently.
did harbor and easy access to the
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. and how
___ Hullin
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Ken
one of the most , Theys meeting each day» task brave
great Western wilds, a great many they- had left some of their faithful likeable sportsmen that' it has ever'
ly:
sea rovers had made that port a fellow companions buried in that un- been our pleasure to meet and, while *ri,eyre Proving themselves my true
friends.
rather favorite spot for adventure, known frozen waste. The picture was 3 it - was never our good fortune to
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both by land and sea.
not a very bright one to them for igxompany him on a hunting or fish- But there's a force ' just as friendly
The little sea rover “White Wings,* they knew that their gallant little ing trip, nevertheless our mutual
and faithful.
with its venturous Capt. Hans Berg, ship had passed the days of her use- love of the Greet Out-of-Doors ce-
Though they’re not far across the sea;
had been for some time scouting the fulnees and from this they felt that mented a lasting friendship and Ken’s They have stuck to their jobs, though
coast line, both south and north of their star of adventure was sinking daily stop at the store each evening
■ - distasteful.
the Golden Gate, and it is quite likely very low oh the western horizon.
on his way home from work strength And they mean just as much to me.
, that he had paid several visit« to the
The conversation between the two ened it. To know him was a pleasure,
Their names may ne’er be recorded
Coquille and Coos Bay regions, in men had lagged into a fitful lull, indeed.
He possessed a charming (
search of some land of legendary lore. when Capt. Berg braced himself up personality and his good nature was On memorials of high degree,
At that time there were plenty of in an air of old time defiant spirit and always apparent, making him popu But, brother, Hl always be grateful
chances for such legendary stuff, as said: "Now Lieutenapt Wingate, for lar throughout the community and he For the things they have done for me. |
there had been a misison established all that has been slid and in spite is _____
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going to be greatly missed. Yes, ¡To
To the crew of Belle Knife Hos-
at the Golden Gate in 1789, with a of the seeming pall that, hangs over this community lost a splendid young
nital:
pital:
Spanish military post later, which the ship, there is still another voyage man with his passing—a good, clean From "the Doc; though he gave me
would mean that there had been con left in her and, although it will be a sportsman.
pain,
siderable exploring along the Pacific short one, it is worth the chance and,
His tragic passing cast a siiadow To the nurses who always were
coast, before Capt. Berg’s time.
thoughtful,
although it is late in the season and’ over all, a shadow hard to dispel,
It is quite likely, that Capt. Berg the
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„ The old Coquille river flowing „„
w And the cooks who revived me again.
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approaching,
on . its
had explored most of the larger may be that we can reach that port peaceful way to the sea won’t serin I bring you my highest tribute—
streams that , flowed into the Pacific | without mishap, so let us try to get the same without the presence of Ken You've been used of God for me—
ocean, along the northern California, 'back to that river of vast oppor- floating his boat upon its surface and To preserve my life that I might
as
as those
those alone
the •/.nthem
ind it«
native« u/kl.h
— Be used to set others free.
as well
well as
along the
southern tlinitv
tunity and
its frienrflv
friendly natives,
which indulging in the sport of trolling « for
Oregon coast.
I was ruled by Chieftain Flying Whale salmon. He will be missed from the
By R. V. K.
It was early in September 1830, that and his lovely daughter Kokelha, woodland trails and the big timber,;
the “White Wings” lay at anchor in where it may be that we can add a where he took keen delight in stalking;
the Coquille river, while its crew of little romance to our waning spirit of, the buck, as will his ready smile and I
a dozen men or more were lounging adventure.’*
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hearty laughter be missed by hi«
on the deck, some of them casting line
“Very well," sajfd Lieut. Wingate, many friends in social life.
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for fish, which were in abundance; “this place is losing its charm for | _______
In thoughtless
moments ________
we still
others were resting from their long me' as I see this tent town rising'catch ourself awaiting his dally
jaunt up along the coast, where they here, which means that all the thrill 'arrival at the store. But he has de
had enjoyed the pleasure of bagging of adventure has already been done parted upon that long, last journey
a nice big elk, oi which they had and, besides, I have had t' constant and we must content ourself by
stored most of the carcass aboard yearning for that beautiful land ever wishing you Bon Voyage, Ken—and
ship to sweeten the tooth on the voy since I'left there.’
« happy landing.
age that was soon to begin. Seated
It was late in November, 1835,
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in their comfy quarters were Capt. when the gallant little bark, White
October is our favorite month of
Berg and the mate, Lieut. Cyrl Win Wings, once more slid out of the all the seasons. To us it is the magic
gate, both of whom were busy scan Golden Gate, onto the broad Pacific, month—the month of many moods. It
ning some of their sea charts and on a voyage that was to gratify the : is the month that says goodbye to
planning on where their next move ambitious, venturous spirit of her summer and girds itself in the fight to
would be.
master.
ward off the grim months of winter
A gentle breeze from the southwest awaiting just around the comer.
Neither of the men had spoken for
some time, as they were very busy had .filled the sails and, once more,"
Perhups we are partial to October, 1
with the charts, but finally Lieut. the creaking spars and masts were owing to' the fact that it is during that!
Wingate broke the silence, when he singing in rhythm, with the splashing period that the deer, "Chink,” and
spoke up and said, "Captain Berg, water from the prow of the speeding I duck season opens and enable us to
I uncase our rifle and the old scatter 1
I have fallen in love with this won ship.
Capt. Berg was the pitlot, setting gun. It is the month that we are '
derful country and I hate to think
of leaving it, with those beautiful the course and taking his bearings, wont to dream of months in advance
streams, the great forests, these fer and also was taking notice that the and its advent is like the arrival of a I
tile valleys, the great mouhtaln re barometer was leaning toward un very dear old friend.
gion lying back of us to the east, certain weather but, owing to the fair
Somehow the air seems fresher upon
where no doubt, vast treasures of sailing and very safe coast line, the its arrival and the colorings with
wealth He hidden an* above all, that captain was not much disturbed and which Old Mother Nature paints the
ruby sand that we saw along the felt that the voyage would be ■n woodland foliage cannot be equaled,
ocean front, to the north of us, where, easy one.
In any other month of the entire year.,
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too, may be buried vast treasures and
The jungles seem to take on new life .
I might mention, too, the extreme
and the first rain lends strength to'
friendliness of these simple children
i the sluggish low water streams, in-.
ot the forest"
creases the tempo of their songs. Yes,
"That is quite true,” returned Capt.
to us it is truly the magic month.'
Berg, “und 1 no doubt feel as you
Ceiling prices, established by th* We regret that its days are not longer, j
do in this but I am possessed of a O. P. A. and handed the Sentinel by
venturesome spirit and beaety or the local ration board office, seta the
grandeur do not satisfy my longing following for potatoes and onions for
for that ’something new just around the rest of this year. The prices set
the corner.' It is quite true that my are for 100 pounds of potatoes and 50 (Clip and keep for handy reference)
Ratten Boek No. 1
mission into this region is in quest of pounds of onions, in Coos county:
■■gar. November 1 — Expiration
riches and since being here, I see as
Potatoes — October, 83.35; Nov.,
date tor stamp No. 14, five pounds.:
-------- Dec., 8348.
you do, that there is vast wealth here, 83.38;
October 31— Expiration date for can
but my restless soul, spurns all this
Onions—Oct., ( 81.30; ‘ Nov., 81.80;
ning sugar stamps No. IS and 18, each
and to gratify that soul, we must set Dec., 81.M.
good for 8 pounds..
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our sail on the morrow for another
Sales of potatoes and onions by
Shoes
—
Expiration
data
of stamp J
unknown land."
country shippers through a broker
While this conversation was going or grower's sales agent, base price No. 18 for one pair ot shoes extended
indefinitely.
November 1 — "Air- '
on between the captain and mate, a plus: 5 cents per cwt. for potatoes;
plane
”
stamp
No.
1 in Book 3 good
simitar round table discussion was go 3 <-*nta per 80 pounds for onions.
for one pair of shoes, expiration date
ing on among the men before the ■ oa|cw
uii
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Sales on a delivered basis shall be
mast. A big blonde from Stockholm, I ^ the
ne base p
rice p,u»
«r»n»- indefinite.
price
plus me
the co»«»
coats w
of trans-
Sea Dog first class and known to the | p<,rt;iUon pllM: 0 ^ti
for potto I Ratten Beak Me. 8
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Big Dan,
held the
center v.
of
oent, per M
so pound,
pounds for onions,
anions.! O^lot*r
°.
crew as Dig
wen, mw
w . v venm
4 ^„t,
the
the stage
stage and
and he
ho was
was painting
painting a
a splen-
splen- j | For
w-or y g
g lxtra
axira No
rio. , t i „-.d.,
grade, or
or blue »tamps U, V and W (Fracsasad
did picture of the general outlook of
p.cked tn bag., th. , »«xJs. Blue stamps X, Y and Z valid
the new found land and for his very 1 countJ^lw>er may add l0 cnts per from OcV,b*r 1 t0 November 30.
session, the
music, duets,
a very inter
esting skit put on by the president
and two of the ladies which brought
forth much laughter.
Tuesday night, Oct. 37. a Hallow
e'en party is planned, so come and
enjoy yourselves.
Lunch will be
served.
Don’t forget the Caravan meeting
Sunday, Oct. 34, at the W. O. W. Hall
with potluck dinner.—Press Cor.
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Muriel Dae
Roxy Beauty Salon
Now Open
Hours: 9 to 8, Tues, and Fri. evenings by appointment
Closed Monday and Thursday afternoons
Phone 90
Hazel Collins, Prop.
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Pattern your Ute
with the cheer
new «uit fabric*.
of the*e important
~ .H Ilk. <h.
You’!
Viney* r«l io flyl"» bl«“ You“
like the u«e
on the bias.
of pattern straight and
to pamper your figure.
Ceiling Prices On
Potatoes, Onions
Rationing Calendar
blunt but sincere remarkers, he was cwt. For No. 2, or glze -
B, potatoes Ratten Boek No. 3
getting a big hand.
I packed In bags, tho country shipper
(Brown stamps) For purchase of
“Vail, fellars, ay tank dta bane one ' shall
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subtract
30 cents _ per
cwt. For «neats, fata, butter, cheese, oils.
vary mooch gude country, ay bane all. „“'ounce minimums packed in bags,
October 30-Expiration date of
over the whole voorld, an’ py yemene,' the country shipper may add 18 brown stamps C, D, E, and F. E bo-
outside ot my own dear old Sveeden.
p.f cwl j>or g ln, minimums, comes valid October 10; F on October
ay never did see so mooch of every-
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potatoes packsd
—-w — w. w- In
’ W. ®*ch weekly series good for 10
* Ung. py yemene."
i I bags, th« oountry «hipper may add pointa.
Big Dan did not have a single op-, 10 cent« per cwt.
Ration i Baek No. 4
ponent to his argument but, instead,
For potatoes-packed In paper bags I October M-Y8 — Registration tor
"they were all very much with him. add >0 cents per cwt. for 10-pound Book 4 in Portland OPA district. Ap-
bore sufficient evidence of that baga, 1» cents for cwt. for 18-pound plicants must present copies of Book
Public school
- great abundance and untaken op bags, and 30 cents per cwt. for 30- 3 to obtain Book 4.
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altea will be announced
portunity.
pound bags.
1 registration
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As the evening drew on, the grew
For potatoes packed in cotton or later,
was setting everything In order for mesh bags of 38 pounds, country ■teres
a dash seaward, on the outgoing early shipper may add 30 cents per cwt.
Purchaser« must get certificates
morning tide.
for 15-pound bags 30 cents per cwt.. «1 cation boards for most new stoves,
Bunrise the following morning found and 10-pound bags 40 oenta per cwt.; Wee* Sawdust. Coal
the little schooner, White Wings, out
The wholesaler’s mark-up shall be
Fuel dealers must deliver by pri-
on the bounding billows, with her 80 cents per cwt. on potatoes and orlties based on consumer needs.
creaking masts and spars, bending to 40 cents per 50 pounds on onions.
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the breeze, gs she was plowing her
The retailer’s mark-up shall be
Period 1 coupons in new fuel oil
way toward the land of the midnight 8i.33 for Group I stores, 81.30 for; rations last through January 3, 1844.
sun.
Captain Berg’s tesUesa and Group 3 stores, 11.30 for Group 3 Period 8 coupons (1843-43) valid
•- Yoelng soul craved a more strenuous stores, and 3138' for «Group 4 stores.1 through September 38.
Coupon.
adventure, which he sought to pacify
valid until expiration date shown on
in the frozen water* of the far North
To Whom It May Concern
land. Tor about five years the little
coupon sheet for gallonage indicated
Thia i« notice that from and attar an coupon face.
bark struggled through the icy waters
of the Northland, until the trials thia date, Oct. IS. 1843, I will not be
November 31—Expiration date of
and hardships finally subdued the responsible for any debts contracted
ardor of Capt. Berg’s adventurous by anyone other than myself. Ray Na 8 stamps In A Book, each good
38t2* for three gallons.
spirit and with what remained of his Grigg». Coquille, Ore.
former crew he sailed the little crsft
See Schroeder’s Jew «ry Stere in !
across the Golden Gate.
• It was in November, 1838, that the Coquille for Diamonds and Watch
Straps
tSlj
brave little White Wings rested at
Shirt collared auit
in plaid, with but
ton«
and
military
tab*.
Club collar suit in
check,
with
“iSniform"
four
podketa,
pleated skirt.
Herringbone
tweed
suit in three button
style, like a college
man’s.
$16.95
f*
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Lorenz Dept. Store
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