Coquille herald., September 29, 1909, Image 1

{Sommile Jlemtft
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27: No. 3.
Entered hh Hecoud-class matter May
8, 1905, at tlie postonico at Coquille,
Oreiron, under aut of Conare«« of Marcii
3, 1879.
COQUILLE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, W E D N E S D A Y , SEPTEMBER
RAILROAD OFFER
ACCEPTED
tion, his attitude showed that the
contents was favorable toward the
construction of the road. "W e
have a chance to get this road,”
continued the speaker, “ and I can­
not see why we should delay. Let
us all boost that we may have rail
connection together with its untold
benefits.”
29, 1909.
that the necessary capital would be
forthcoming without difficulty.
BUBBLES.
Murphy Says So.
BY J, H. O’ BRIEN.
$1.50
P
er
Y
ear
The youth of this land «pen.I
much time trying to ascertain why
a chicken crosses the road.
W. P. Murphy, of Marshfield,
Your children have rights. Help
A lady had a little dog,
spoke briefly, but nevertheless to preserve them.
She dubbed it "Mamma’s Pe1,"
the point. He said: "I am chair­
DR. RICHMOND
“ Be not deceived,” your children She said she’d teach it etiquette.
man of the Marshfield committee— are keeping tab on you.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
But she hasn’t done it yet.
just think of that. Upon the com­
H ei , leb W heeler M ilblocks .
How to retain a wife’s love has
Office at Slocum’ s Drug Store.
pletion of the railroad we are going
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never
been
on
the
boards
yet.
C oquiLL i, O regon .
to invite you Roseburg fellows over,
Peter Loggie on Floor
W hy?
Kuettner
and
Haas
Proposition
Accept­
Oflies 1’bone Main 211.
There is an element of sincerity
Peter Loggie, of North Bend, a aud say, we will treat you to a roy­
Ftom a small beginning the sale
booster of the genuine type, then al clam bake.” Further Mr. Mui- in woman, even at a quilting bee.
and use ot Chamberlain's Cough
ed by Citizens of Douglas and
Remedy has extended to all parts
expressed his views regarding the phv expressed the same opinion as
The devil is not a bad sort of a
A. F. Kirshman,
Coos Counties
proposition. “ This road,” said Mr. previous speakers, stating that the fellow, if one is to judge him by his ot the United States and to many
foreign countries. Why? Because
D kntibt .
Loggie. “ is not a Marshfield pio-' people were all enthused over the followers.
it has proved especially valtiahle
ject, but on the contrary it is being prospects of an electric line, and
for coughs and colds. For sale by
I do uot believe that the prodigal R. S. Knowlton.
Office two doors Sonili o f Post oflloe.
furthered in the interest of every would come through with any
son was converted.
He just be­
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citizen in Douglas apd Coos coun­ amount of money needed.
C oqu ille
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Oregon.
came tired of husk diet.
Petitions Presented
Timber l and, for Sale.
ties. We want a railroad and want
Dogs know the fundamental law
it bad. I have been a resident on | At that time the Coos county con­
118 acres of good timber land for
From Umpqua Valley News, Roaeburg | that he was willing to furnish a the coast for the past twenty years, tingent presented a number
of of the universe.
They, will not
Dr. C. IN. Endicott
As was predicted by The News, satisfactory bond that the road and during that time have enter­ lengthy affidavits endorsing the jump from the top of a house in sale at a bargain. One mile from
a large crowd assembled at the would be constructed as alleged, tained as many railroad proposi­ electric line.
All were signed lib­ order to test the law of gravitation. river. For particulars address box
D entist
Roseburg Commercial Club rooms such document to be approved by tions. Some were in the air, others erally, showing to a measure the Men frequently do.
197, Coquille, Oregon.
Office on Front Street
last evening for the purpose oi con­ the general committee, “ We ask for on paper, but never has there been sentiment of the people in that lo­
sidering the promotion of an electric these concessions,” said Mr. Kuett­ one on the ground. When I left cality. The “ lead” to the document
Phone Main 431.
Coquille, Oregon
railway between this city and the ner, “ more for protection than any­ North Bend my constituents urged ' was read by the chairman, and in
coast. Aside from Roseburg's rep­ thing else
If you are conversant me to boost lor the railroad along! substance, explained the desires of
resentative delegation, there were with railroad constrction you are no conservative lines, the general opin­ the Coos county residents.
several Coos county ‘ ‘boosters’’ doubt aware that it is very difficult ion in that section being that the
t o l l m a n
Questions Asked.
present.
Among these gentlemen for a corporation to obtain rights of promotors, Kuettner k Haas, be
During-the
evening Mr. Kuettner
Photographer
were Peter Loggie, of North Bend; way unless they have the back­ made to post a bond in the sum of was asked regarding the amount of
BAXTER BROS, Proprietors.
J. W. Snover, W. P. Murphy, Ira ing of the citizens such as we $100,000.00. We want something! capital needed; also as to the facili­
Residence Studio.
Chapman, J. E. Shilling and Hon. are asking.
With the citizens fa­ to show the farmers when we launch ties lor handling freight, and the
The Hotel formerly known as the Hotel Coquille.
C.
Sehlbrede, of Marshfield; Sen­ voring the road, 1 anticipate little our right-of-way campaign, and un­ passenger rate. He explained that
ator W. C. Chase, of Coquille; D. R. difficulty in securing the necessary less we have some tangible docu­ he would approximate the sura of
Newly Furnished, Painted and Papered Throughout.
Lewis and J. L. Laird, of Myrtle land.”
Further, Mr. Kuettner pic­ ment our efforts will be in vain. I cash required, believing that $50-
E. D, SPERRY
Point. Messrs. Kuettner and Somers tured the numerous benefits which remember approaching one mail' 000 would accomplish the prelimi­
Attorney ami Connoellor at Law.
were also present, leuding the in­ followed the railroad.
"You need who resides down our way, who! nary work. The amount, of course,
Office in Robinson Building
quisitive crowd such information as the railroad,” said the gentleman, said that he made a trip to Port Or- J will be proportioned between Rose­
they desired.
“ iuasmuch as it will aid materially lord twenty years ago in the inter- j burg and the Coos bay towns. As
The Marshfield delegation arrived in developing the terminals, say est of a railroad, and that the line to the facilities for handling freight,
shortly after 7 o’clock last evening nothing of the mteiior of the coun­ was as yet in the dark. Should he said that the electric epuipmeut
IN. C. CHASE.
by automobile, having made the trip try through which it passes. An­ Kuettner k Haas furnish us a bond was even more reliable than steam,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
in nine hours
A bauner adorned other company which you have no of $100,000.00, we will have some­ and that many ol the trunk lines
A ll
W hite
Help
Employed
Offlo in Robinson Building, Upstairs
each side of the carriage, lettered doubt heard mentioned of late de­ thing that we can show the farm­ were adopting the electric system.
as follows: ‘‘It Will Be Built.” sires you to furnish money to com­ ers without fear ofeenturing, other­
In regard to the passenger rates
Called to Order
plete their survey, while they make wise our path will be hard. We he simply referred the inquirer to
Give Us a Trial and we will Treat You Right.
C. R. BARROW
The meeting was called to order you no promises whatever. On the will place the bond in a reliable the state law governing such mat­
by “ Booster” Colt, who spoke brief­ contray, our company agrees to bank, and then set to work accumu­ ters.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Local Speakers
ly
relative to the cause of the ses­ build and equip the line within lating the necessary funds and
First-olass References
twenty-Iour months from the time j right-of-way, and before you know
sion.
He
said
that
the
time
was
at
Local
speakers
expressed them­
Fifteen Years’ Experience
hand whe.i the residents of Rose the rights of way are turned over, it the railroad will be a reality.”
selves briefly, simply stating that
C o q u ille C i t y , O r *
SSS38SSSSS
Senator Chase Enthusiastic.
burg should get busy, intimating or lorfeit a bond of considerable val­
they were in harmony with the
ue.
I
hope
that
you
will
consider
Senator W. C. Chase, of Coquille road. Hon. B. L. Eddy brought to
that it was the duty of every citizen
to lend the Coos Bay aud Inland the matter thoroughly, believing as C ty, then spoke briefly regarding mind a number of points regarding
J. J. STANLEY
Electric Railway all encouragement I do that you will be lavorably im­ the road and its benefits. " I have the bond, nut these were left in the
possible.
Mt. Colt lauded the citi­ pressed with the electric line.”
the honor,” said Mr. Chase, “ to hands of the committee for solving.
LAW YER
zens of Marshfield, Myrtle Point
represent both the Coquille and
Committee Named
A ttorney Snover N ext.
Martin Building
•
Front Street
and Coquille for the decided stand
Myrtle Point bodies tonight. We
Upou
motion the chairman was
COQUILLB, O b EQOW
Attorney (Snover, of Marshfield, are a unit in that sectiou, and will
they had assumed in the matter, and
instructed to appoint a committee
FR0N1 STREET,
COQUILLE ORE.
an
orator
of
no
little
ability,
was
the
declared that Roseburg’s “ progres­
do whatever possible to attract the to confer with Mr. Kuettner and the
next
person
to
address
thelassembly.
sives" should do likewise.
electric line, believing as we do that Coos Bay delegation relative to the
W e carry a good line of W altham ,
A. J. Sherwood,
Hon. O. P. Coshow was then elect­ As an appropriate preliminary he such a road will develop the coun­ bond and other details connected
E
lgin,
South Bend and Howard Watch­
A ttosnkt at L aw ;
ed temporary chairman of the meet­ said that he did not deem it neces­ try more rapidly than a steam line. with the proposition. The follow­
es.
Before
purchasing a watch else­
N otary P o m - io ,
ing, while George Neuner, the regu­ sary to recite the numerous Coos We are not here to oppose any cer-! ing gentlemen
were
named:
where
call
aud
examine our stock and
Bay
railroad
disappointments
expe­
lar club secretary, attended the du­
tain survey, but on the contrary w e! Messrs. W. C- Harding, -J. H.
C o q u ille ,
:
:
O regon
rienced
by
the
citizens
ot
this
sec­
get
pries.
W
e
guarantee our prices to
ties of that important office.
will welcome every railroad propo-! Booth, F. E. Alley N. Rice, J. O.
tion
in
years
past.“
Of
course,”
said
be
as
reasonable
as any.
In order to expedite matters, Mr.
sition of a legitimate nature. We ! Newlaud and B L. Eddy.
Walter Sinclair ,
Cosh aw refrained from the custom­ Mr. Snover, “ I have not resided in are determined to donate our share!
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ary preliminary address, simply re­ the Coos Bay country many years, of the necessary funds, and rely up- j
A M p rn ln cd A u h l c .
A t x o b n e y - a t - L a w ,
questing those present to advance hut nevertheless, I have heard hun­ on Roseburg to furnish hers. As
N o tar y P u b l ic ,
As usually treated a sprained
their views regarding the proposi­ dreds of revelations regarding past you all know, Marshfield, aud in ankle will disable the injured person
Coquille,
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Oregon.
failures, In fact I might say that Coos fact all ot the coast cities are isolat­ for a month or more, but by ap­
tion.
Hon. B. L. Eddy responded, stat­ Bay railroads have been in imagin­ ed, a condition which will necessar­ plying Chamberlain’s Liniment and
ing
that he thought it would be well ary construction for the past thirty ily coutinue until such time as an observing the directions with each
Hall & Hall,
bottle faithfully, a cure may, in
to outline an order of business that years. The citizens of Marshfield | electric road is constructed. We most cases, be effected in less than
A ttobnkyh - at L a w ,
all questions might he considered have organized their forces and ev­ are very enthusiastic over the pro­ one week’s time. This liniment is
Dealer in R ia l E st a t e of all kinds.
thoroughly and intelligently. Ac­ eryone in that section is boosting, position, and can only hope that a a most remarkable preparation; try
Marsh field, Oregon.
it for a sprain or a bruise, or when
Lard,
cordingly it was decided to allow in fact, they admit that ‘it will be materialization is effected.”
laid up with chronic or muscular
The railroad lever is now
all present an opportunity to divulge built.’
Mr. Sehlbrede Also.
rheumatism, and you are certain to
Hams,
their expressions in the following raging, everyone is inocculated with
Hon. Mr. Sehlbrede, (orifleily a be delighted with the prompt relief
E. G, D. Holden
the
(germ,
and
I
believe
that
the
order: Representatives of the pro­
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resident of Roseburg, but for the which it affords. For sale by R. S.
Bacon,
L awybb ,
posed road, first; representatives of Coos Bay and Inland rilway will be past several years a resident of Knowlton.
J u s t ic e o f thh P eace
constructed
without
delay,
should
Sausage,
Marshfield, was then called upon
U. 8. Commissioner, General Insurance Coos couuty, second; Roseburg del­
F or S a l e .
egation, third.
Upon suggestion we, the citizens, assume our part oi by the chairman. “ I have been
Agent, and Notary Public. Office
Fresh and Salt Meats.
each speaker was limited to a five the duty. I have investigated the through this same ordeal,” said Mr.
A No. 1 Dairy Ranch of 157 acres,
in Robinson Building.
minute discourse, presumably that proposition quite thoroughly and Sehlbrede,‘‘several times during the about 120 acres clearsd, about 100
Coquille
regon.
We are headquarters fo r everything in the meat line. Your
all present might have au opportu­ must admit that I believe Kuettner past twenty years, and as you well acres under plow, 40 head good
wants always receives prompt attention.
and Haas amply able to construct
nity to discuss the situation.
know, have always stood ready to i grade Jersey cow, 50 tons hay, 130
the
line.’’
Further.
Mr-
Snover
re-
List Your Property With
Kuettner Talks.
boost, believing that a railroad is tona corn ensilage, plows, wagons, COQUILLE V A L L E Y
PACKING CO.
terred to the bond which the pro­
Frederick
D.
Kuettner,
associated
necessary in developing any locali­ harness, cultivators, mowers, cream
r STUTSMAN & COMPANY
motors proposed posting, stating
with Jacob Haas, in the construc­
ty.” The Judge then told a humor­ separators, milk cans, etc. One-
BEAL E8TATE
that such a document evidenced
tion of railroads, was the first per­
ous story about the old farmer who 8 horse-power gasoline engine, one A. J. SHERWOOD Pre».
Office Front St., Opp. Hotel Coquille
R. CjSHIHE.Viaa Free
good faith.
” 1 would suggest,”
son to deliver an extended address.
CLAUD STUTSMAN, Mgr.
had never seen a train. It seems 10 ton per hour ensilsge cutter,
l. H. HAZARD, Ctihlsr
0. C. SAHfORD, A»»t, Csahlar
continued the speaker, "that you
COQUILLE,
-
OREGON To get the proposition belore the as­ appoint a committee tonight, who that the unfortunate individual re. 10 or 12 bead of hogs, two good
sembly in a concise and simple
sided far from civilization, and up­ barns, two dwelling bouses, two
F IR ST N A T IO N A L B A N K
in turn will appoint one of their |
orchards, all kinds of fruit, wagon
manner the gentleman simply re­
on hearing a friend talk of trains, road, railroad and river, about
number as a member of the general
OP COQUIIiUB, OREGON.
viewed his offer, stating that he
committee.
This person, whoever doubted the assertion. He could 200 rods of river frontage. A snap
stood ready to construct an electric
not be made to believe that a mere from ten to 15 years to pay for it. T r a n s a c t s a G e n e r a l B a n k i n g B u s i n e s s
he may be, will have charge of vour
Incorporated.
Pacific Real Estate Co.
railway between Roseburg and
bit ol "scrap iron” could propel a
interests and will no doubt protect
Manufacturers o f
Marshfield, via Myrtle Point and
tram of cars, and further he would
CirrM'MtfuU.
you in every particular.
As you
Baird «( Dlraetor».
■!•• •»! T r r n li n r n l F o r n H u m .
The Celebrated Berqmann Shoe Coquille, should the citizens furnish know, tne general committee will not believe it. Finally, however,
National Bank o Commerce, New York Cit
H.
0.
Damant,
A.
J.
Sherwood,
The S tron g est and N earest Water him the necessary rights of way and
If for no other reason, Chamber­
he visited in town, and upon notic­
Crocker Woolworth N’l Bank, San Francis«
Is. H. Hazard,
L. Harlocker,
have numerous duties involved up­
lain's Salve should be kept in every
P r o o f shoe m ade for lo g g e rs, miners
¡ survey.
Further, he said that all
R. E. Shine. Flint Nat’l Rank of Portland, Portland.
ing
a
locomotive,
he
examined
it
Inaiah Hacker.
p rosp ectors and m ill men.
household on account of its great
on them, such as approving the
, matters pertaining to the prelimi-
thoroughly. To a companion he value in the treatment of burns. It
bond furnished by the promotors,
621 T h u rm a n Street
! nary work should be left wholly in
remarked: ’That thing will never allays the pain almost instantly,
P o r t l a n d , O heoos .
1 designating the hank in which the
the hands of the general committee,
start that train.’
As the train and unless the injury is a severe
necessary
money
will
he
deposited,
N O T IC E
comprised of one responsible person
pulled leisurely out of the depot, he one, heals the parts without leav­
i and the collection of such money.”
ing a scar. This salve is also un­
exclaimed, ’ why tbey’l never stop
I from each of the towns interested,
equaled
for chapped hands, sore
All Cooe County warrants drawn
Continuing, Mr. Snover said that the darn thing.’ And so it is with
nipples and diseases of the skin. Leave Coquille 9:30 A. M. Leave Bandon 6:30 A. M
on 'he general fund and endorse I until such time as the road was in
he
had
a
letter
at
hand
regarding
At that
the railroad," said the speaker, Price, 25 cents. For sale by R. 8,
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paid on presentation at my office in time, of course, the committee will Kuettner and Haas’ financial stand­ “ we have waited eo long, that now Knowlton.
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the rights of way which will there­ turned over to the general commit­ halt ” Speaking of the sentiment
after September 30 th, 1909 .
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Dated this 22 nd day of 8«pt. 1909 . after become the property of the tee at the proper time. Although ot Coos Bay, regarding the propo­
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T. M. D im ih c k , I company. To show that he teally Mr Snover relraiued from divulg- sition. Mr. Sehlbrede said thatevery 1350 , rnd two fine Bonaparte cotta.
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O . O . L owe , Norway.
County Treasurer. ' meant business Mr. Kuettner said ' ,ng the contents of the communica­ one was boosting for the road, and
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WILL POST $100,000 BOND
The Baxter
Special Attention
Paid
to the
Traveling Public.
W. H. Schroeder
Jeweler
pOWEH/f MEfIT MAIftET
ScM oit of Copilo River Traasportalioo Campani