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About Coquille herald. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1905-1917 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 8, 1906)
Drane keeps fruit jars. P e te r N elson S u icides Coquille IJerold. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1906. S a d D row ning (Sunday’s Coos Bay Times.) Three young ladies, aged 2G, 17, and 11, were drowned while in bath ing in Coos River near the mouth of the East Fork yesterday evening about 1:30 p. m. Several men were near the scene but none were able to save the victims. The accidont was seen by many parties all of whom were unable to do anything. Several young men who were at the boat house, some 200 yards above tho scene, ran to rescue the ladies, but upon arriving there they were so out of breath that they could do nothing. It was all over very quiokly. The victim * of the d> owning were: Miss Hilda Sawyer, the 17-year- old daughter of J. A. Sawyer, the hotel man of Alleghany. Miss Margarita Sawyer, the 14- year-old sister of Miss Hilda. Miss Ethel Galbreth, of Prairie City, Oregon, who taught in the public school of Allegany during the past term. The three young ladies were in bathing some 200 yards below the C. E. Edward’s boathouse when Miss Galbreth got beyond her depth in the water. She oried out frantically for help and Miss Hilda Sawyer tried to assist her but she was soon in the Bame condition as Miss Galbreth. Then Miss Mar garita tried to assist her sister and was likewise carried into the deeper water, resulting in the death o f all three. As soon as possible after the ac cident the bodies of the three un fortunates were taken from the water with boat hooks, a skiff be ing used in this work. The bodies were quickly placed on the bank and every method known was tried in an effort to re suscitate the victims but without success. Miss Grayce Gould was near the scene and she assisted in the work of resuscitation. Dr. Horsfall was ’phoned for but it was impossible to obtain a boat at the time. He left for the scene about 8:30 p. m. Dr. Richardson, who was at the Maze, was also telephoned to come to the scene. He immediately re sponded, but when he arrived on the scene medical aid counted for naught. Miss Galbreth, who was the first to get into the dagerous depths, was taken out of the river without any signs of life. Tho Sawyer girls showed signs of life, especially Miss Margarita, whose life it was hoped for some time could be saved. Captain C. E. Edwards and J. E. Lewis the undertaker, went up to Allognny about midnight last night to bring the body of Miss Galbreth to this city for embalming and to await information as to disi>osition desired by her parents who have been notified of the death of their daughtor.— The Coos Bay Timos. On Saturday last, at about the noon hour, Peter Nelson, the Ban- don blacksmith and all-round me chanic, ended his worldly career by first taking a quantity of carbolic acid and then shooting himself in the head with a revolver. The cause of the rash act is supposed to have been family troubles brought on by hard drink, on the part of the deceased. Mr. Nelson was well-known throughout this and Curry coun ties and sti.od high among a large circle of friends and associates, be ing a prominent member of the Masons and Knights, the latter lodge conducting the funeral, which took place at Bandon on Monday. He was about fifty years of age and leaves a wife and five daughters, Mrs. PhiIpot,“ Mrs. Geo. Lorenz, and the Misses Mamie. Verna aud Vera, and son Harold to mourn his sad untimely taking off, Notice to T a x p a y e r s . Notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for the County of Coos, State of Oregon, will attend at the office of the County Clerk of said county, at C o quille, Coos county, Oregon, on the 27th day of August, A. D., 1906, the same being the last Monday in said month, at the hour of nine o ’clock a. m. of said d8y, and pub licly examine the assessment rolls and correct all errors in valuation, descriptions or quality of lands, lots or other property. Now, therefore, all persons hav ing business before the said Board o f Equalization will take notice and appear at the time and place afore said, and make due complaint, other wise the assessment will stand as as returned by the assessor. Witness my hand this 30th day of July. T. J. THRIFT, Assessor Coos County, Oregon. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. The undersigned will receive sealed bids until the 16th of August for deliv ering rock or gravel on said described road grade: Beginning at the initial point a stake marked 0 near the resi dence of Samuel Shuck and running in a southwesterly direction 1 mile and 22 rodB. Bids will be received for the whole or any part thereof, d sped " the clerk’s office at the court house, or the undersigned’ s residence on the North Fork of the Coqnille. The work is to be done under the direction of a special road master. The court re serves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated this the 1st day of AugUBt, 1906. I). R . LEWIS, Gravel Ford, Oregon. Special road master for Diet. 31. the Everlasting Coquille Transfer Co., Good pasture for stock, on Marsh field road one mile from town. In qnire of Allen McLeod. Kanch for Sale. S L A C x IÆ T A IL O R A new and complete stock of W ILL M EET A LL BOATS A ftD TR A IN S. muslins, sheetings, pillow tubings, C O Q U IL L E , Parties having hauling o f aov kind will receive prom p t attention by call- cambrics, tickings, lenoes, worsteds, duckling fieece, velvet valour, out- in P h one 116. ting llaunels, eton cloths, French twills, and India linens to arrive this week at Robinson's. F ir s t-C la s s - - OREGON Oh A g e n t lo r th e b e s t C o o s C o u n ty Coal. SUMMONS. I. R. Nosier, Office in IN THE CIRCU IT COURT OF THE Coquille Steam Laundry Building STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS. Charles B. Holloway, ) Plaintiff, I Under New Management. vs. } Suit for Violet D. Holloway, I Divorce. Defendant. J To Violet D. Holloway, the above- named defendont: la the name of the State of Oregon: You are hereby required to appear and answer the complaint filed against yon in the al>ove-entitled suit on or before the 5th day of Septeml>er, 1906, which is six weeks after Wednesday, the 25th day of July, the date of the first publi cation of this summons, and if you fail to so appear and answer for want there of, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief prayed for in the complaint herein, to-wit: For a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between the plaintiff and defendant, and for Buch further and other relief ae may be equitable. This summons is published pursuant to an order made therefor by Honorable John F. Hall, Judge of the County Court for Coos County, State of Oregon, on the 24th day of July, 1906, whereby it is ordered that publication hereof be made tor six consecutive weeks. The first publication hereof is made on the 25th day of July, 1906. SPERRY & CHASE, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Livery H ow s* Skookum Restaurant, Feed and Sale S F Stable ir s t -O S. H. McADAMS Blacksmithing eed. Successor to J. T. Little. Horseshoeing CARRIAGE WORK LOGGING WORK For Bargains in Buggies aud Carriages come and examine our line we have the best that money can buy at the lowest prices. SUMMONS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS. William McBee, ) Plaintiff, I vs. Suit in equity Bessie McBee, for divorce. Defendant, j M. G. POHL Notice to Creditors. ' Í tr k Hay, Grain Opposite I. O. O. F. Hall spaatal H ttantlen Olvan to C S m m evalal F.Bpla Wa p e a k . R a t a , t o R a g u la e B o a r d « * .. Best of Turnouts. Office work of Highest Grade The undersigned will receive sealed bids until the 25th day of August, 1906, for planking the following road in road district No. 30, “ Beginning at a cedar stake marked R. D. No. 12 on the south lace and R. D. No. 30 on the north face, said stake being situated on the dividing line between road districts No. 12 and 30. Bids will be received for the whole or any part thereof. Bids should be sealed and marked as such. Plans and specifications can be seen at the County Clerk’ s office at the Court House or at tho residence of the undersigned on Cherry creek. The work to be done under the direction of a special road master. The Court re serves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated this 7th day of August. 1906. CHARLES HELLER, McKinley, Oregon. Special road master for R. D. No. 30. A T THE W. H. M ailed, ¡¡^ To Bessie McBee, the above-etitled de fendant : In the name of the State of Oregon, you are hereby notified that you are re quired to appear and answer the com plaint filed against you in the above entitled suit in which William McBee is plaintiff and you Bessie McBee are defendant, within six weeks from the date of the first publication of this sum mons, to w it: within six weeks from the 25th day of July, 1906; and if you fail to appear and answer on or before the 5tfi day of September, 1906, the same being the last day prescribed in the order of publication, a judgment will be taken against you for want thereof, and plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in his complaint, a succinct statement of which is as follows: that the marriage con tract now existing between you and plaintiff be dissolved, and for his eosts and disbursements in this suit. Service of this summons is made by publication in pursuance of an order made by John F. Hail, County Judge for Coos county, Oregon, dated the 24th day of July, 1906, directing publication of the same in the Weekly Herald, a newspaper published at the City of Coquille, in Coos county, Oregon, once each week for a period of six weeks. A. J. SHERWOOD, Attorney for plaintiff. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. fim m ll» B t « I prom e • m to t p » . S snvio«. C A H A R R IN G T O N , P roprietor. a t " K D IG E S T S PS!A CURE W H A T Y O U Th« St .00 bottle contains 2^> timasth* trial site, which À E A T M ils for 90 c« .1 P R S P A IC O O N L Y A T T N I LABORATORY OF E. C. D e W I T T Sc C O M P A N Y . CHICAGO. Don’t Forget the Painting of Your Buildings We have Pattons Sun Proof Lea d 100 lbs. carries 7 gallons oil making 11 gallons Paint. An absolute 5-year guarantee to every user. Don’t Forget That harvest Time is Near. W e have a full line of Tools includ ing Champion Mowers and Rakes. Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been duly appointed admin istrator of the estate of E H. Beyers, deceased, and that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they are required to pre sent the same duly verified to the un dersigned at the office of A. J. Sherwood, Licensed Registered in Coquille, Coos county, Oregon, within 0PT0METERIST six months from the date hereof. Rated this 9th dav of July, 1906. MYRTLE POINT, OREGON ’ J. P. BEYERS, l^ *W rife 1 will call at your home Administrator. Sixty acres, 58 bottom and 2 acres bench; good house and barn; small orchard; about 20 acres in cultiva tion on North Fork of Coquille. Inquire of W. J. Liehty. With or without the crop. FRED Successor to Fox's Transfer. It you want the best at prices to suit, we have it. T. H. MEHL & COMPANY COQUILLE OREGON CLOSING OUT SALE! The Shoppers Path will he strewn with Wrecked Prices all through the store. b Every Dollar you spend here at this Sale will bring you a third to a half more in value than usual or elsewhere. Men’s Suits Hats 920.00 NOW $15.00 17.50 **• 13.00 " 12 50 10.00 10.00 7.50 Great Cut in Ribbons. Laces and Underwear. FRONT STREET, COQUILLE, OREGON FORMER PRICE 93.00 Shoes FORMER PRICE 94.50 NOW 92.50 " “ 2.50 •* '* " 2.00 " 2.00 1.50 4 V NOW 93.75 i t c» 4.00 a 3.25 i t t i • 3.50 i l 3.00 « * 11 3.00 it 2J0 20 to 33 per cent off on all Dress Goods. N. LORENZ. FRONT STREET, COQUILLE, OREGON t