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About Coquille herald. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1905-1917 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1912)
T h e C o q u i l l e H e r a l d THEY DO SAY C h r istm a s a t th e PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. __ STATE’S INSTITUTIONS Entered »» second class matter May 8, 1905. at the post office at Coquille, Oregon, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. WALTER U. ACKERMAN, Publisher Devoted to the material and social upbuilding of the Coquille Valley par ticularly and of Coos County generally. Subscription, $1.50 per year in advance Phone, Main 354 . Would Woodrow Wilson win i Have you practiced up writing 1912 ? Good work is being done by the city of Portland in furnishing work for the unemployed. President Taft is reported to have said: “ Nothing but death can keep me out of the fight now ” A forty-pound turkey-«as-sent from Rhode Island to the White House to furnish the Christmas re past of President Taft A t the White House New Year’s reception, the most notable ever held by any president, President Taft shook bands with 8,092. According to the Kansas City Journal a woman lived to be too without being kissed by a man. Did she live, or did she merel) exist ? An automobile concern advertise- a car that "your heirs will appreci ate ?” Is the purchaser to under stand that such a machine will shorten his existence on this terres- tial globe? As the Oregon law provides that all hunting and fishing licenses ex pire the first of the year, and as the licenses must be in the possession of the sportsmen, those who have neglected to procure their licenses, or who did not know of the exis tence of this law, should take imme diate action A proposition has been made to the state by Governor West to change the fertile section of land near Union, Oregon, now used as an experiment farm, into a farm on which vegetables may be grown for maintaining the eastern Oregon branch asylum at Pendleton. Cer tain classes of insane patients may be taken over there from Pendleton, about 85 miles, and given out-door work. Convicts may also be used. Quite a treat was given to the dwellers in the downtown district on New Year’s afternoon by the band boys, who played several selections in their usual masterly manner. Cigars were distributed by two of the popular confectioners on the Btreet, and some very choice sweetmeats found their way into the Herald office which were imme diately pounced upon by those toil ing for their daily bread. As so many instances have been related where Governor West’s “ honor’ ’ men have proved unworthy of the trust placed in them, we are very glad to relate a case where an ‘ honor’ ’ man did return and resume his life behind the bars. Billy Mack, a ‘ Tiler’’ at the state penitentiary, was given a leave of absence last spring that he might work off a mortgage on his wife’s parents’ farm near Spokane. He returned to the penitentiary Decem ber 29, having secured a home for his wife and has Bhown the world that though a felon, he is still a That doubts are for the idle. For the fitst time in the history That it is better to have one foot 1 ot the Oregon State penitentiary in the grave than two. little children were permitted to That whiskey would let a lot of bring Christmas cheer to the pris folks alone if they’d let it. oners. The Salvation Army Sun That there is no use beseeching day school, 35 children strong, ac bard luck to break it gently. companied by teachers and officers, That only a woman can smile went to the prison and give a pro sweetly when she wants to cry. gram of songs and readings. Many prisoners had never seen That pleasure often turns out to children since they had been incar be a stepping stone to misery. That the man who shaves him cerated and bearing the children singing and looking into their in self is apt to cut his best friend. nocent faces stirred the emotions of That you don’t have to lead some the men behind the bars as nothing men to water to make them drink. bad stirred them for many months. That troubles are like habits, As a token of the appreciation lor they only grow bigger by nursing. the songs and acts of the children, That this is the season to "turn the prisoners took up a collection over a new leaf,” but and bought a toy piano made by a That an occasional reference to prisoner, and sent it to the young old pages might E>e forgiven. est member of the group, Lela That January r was a good Maude Bowman, five" years old. “ swear-off" day, but “For Lela Maude Bowman. Please That the Sure-Enough Sticker come and sing for us again,” were never announces his swear-off in the words of the unique note the advance. little miss received from her hear That when our debts hold a re ers. The note was read and the union it really is depressing to the piano presented to Lela Maude in the presence of 3,000 people at the spirits. army Christmas tree. That barked shins will heal, but Christmas at the other institu there is no restorative for punctured tions was observed as usual. Owing courage. to meager appropriation for the asy That much of our misery is due lum the inmates did not receive the to the fact that we think we are usual individual Christmas presents miserable. but all enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. That the beauty of being a young A lively program and Christmas widow is that she can act as her tree was enjoyed at the State Train own chaperon. ing school. That you should not wait for the For the first time all the pupils other fellow to do it, but get busy at the blind school were able to go and do it yourself. to their homes for the holidays. The That the removal of the depot larger portion of the students at has materially lessened our railroad the state school for the deaf also journey to the bay. spent Christmas with parents or re That when tempted to kick at latives in various parts of the state. the weather, just think of the bliz zards we don’t have. That there is a lot of difference between keeping a stiff upper lip and just being sassy. Fuller <fe Co., sub-contractors 00 That some people’s idea of charity is to give a hungry man a glass of the Southern Pacific company’s Coos Bay branch, have a small force of water and a toothpick. men throwing up the grade on the That the woman who knows how right-of-way between the city limits to make toothsome pie never has to and the sub-contractors’ camp a advertise for a husband. short distance west of the city, and That in matrimonial knots there a spur leading from the main line are love knots, beau knots and to a point half a mile west of the sometimes little what-nots. junction will be built as soon as the That 'he fool tells what he is grade is finished. This spur will going to do, but the wise man be built for the purpose of hauling points to what he has done. building materials to the ground That a man has more temptations which the company has leased in the than a woman because he knows vicinity of Fuller & Co.’s camp, just where to look for them. where it will be stored for use in That it is not much worse to the construction of the road, which marry for money and divorce for will begin early next year. Fuller it Co. have established love than to reverse the program. That if you don’t see what you several camps between Eugene and want don’ t ask for it, but hunt it the tunnel site and have 25 or 30 out of its dark and dismal haunts. men at work at different places clearing the right-of-way of brush That a man is a failure when he and timber.— Ex- envies others because they have more ability, talent or wealth than he has. CONTRACTORS ARE HASTENING WORK AN UNPRECEDENTED BEAR KILLING STORY SU M M O N S ITEMS F I n the C ircuit C ourt of the S tate of O regon for C oos C ounty . W. H. Schroeder, Plaintiff, j Ac vs. tion John Lindebeck and Cora Linde- ¡> at beck, husband and wife, Law Defendants, j To John Lindebeck and Cora Linde MYRTLE POINT NEWS beck, husband and wife, the above named defendants: Miuers employod by the Salmon IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF Mountain Mining company made a OREGON: You and each of you are hereby no- trip to Myrtle Point this week and displayed some nuggets of no small I tifi?d that S™? are re<luired to appear . . and answer the complaint of the plain- size, also some other specimens of j t i f f f l ] c d a g a i n 8 t you in the above en- gold. These gentlemen were quite titled action within six weeks from the positive in their statements that date of the first publication of this tbere is a great deal of this metal summons, towit: within six weeks from the 14th day of December, 1911; and if in the Salmon Mountain country. you fail so to appear or answer on or Communications have been re before the 25th day of January, 1912, ceived by friends of Mrs. Gladding the same being the date of the last that she and her little daughter ar publication of this summons, for want rived at their destination in Michi thereof the plaintiff will take judgment against you for the sum of Two Hun gan with the body of Mr. J. P. Glad dred Dollars and interest thereon at ding. the rate of six per cent per annum “Old Taller’ ’ a dog made famous from the 1st day of January, 1905, less in this section of Coos county by the sum of fifty dollars paid on the 2nd day of August, 1909, on his first cause his record io killing destructive of action in said complaint set forth; varmints, met an untimely death and for the further sum of $9.90 and while in mortal combat with a interest thereon at the rate of 6 per coyote, being shot by mistake cent per annum from the 25th day of during the encounter by Carl August, 1909, and for his costs and dis- bursments in this action. Beliew. The death of this famous Service of this summons upon you is dog means quite a loss to all the made by publication thereof in the farmers and stock men of the Mid Coquille Herald for a period of six dle Fork of the Coquille. He was weeks by order of the Honorable John S. Coke, Judge of the above entitled owned by Mr. C. II. Davis of Court, dated the 14th day of December, Bridge, Oregon, and highly valued. 1911. J. J. S tan ley , --- ---— ♦ »---------- Attorney for Plaintiff, Coquille, Oregon. BANCROFT ITEMS Dr. Roland Leep spent a part of the holidays at the ranch with his cousin H. T. Leep. Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz went to Bridge lor the Christmas entertain ment and reported a very enjoyable evening. Miss Mary E. Price of the Marsh field high school came home tor the holidays and to attend the Price- Hayes wedding. George Crunk, who was injured three weeks ago by falling, has just been able to be moved to his home a quarter of a mile. On Wednesday, December 27, Miss Elizabeth H. Price ol this city and Mr, T. J Hayes of Rural were married at the home of the bride, the Reverend C. D. Price officiat ing. These young people are well known aiffl“ highly esteemed and were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The well wishes of a host of friends go with them in their new life. M c K in l e y I ALL 25c BOOKS 5 FOR $1.00 I 75c BO O KS 50c Notice for Publication Department of the Interior,. U. S. Land Office at Roseburg, Oregon, November 22, 1911. Notice is hereby given that William Kranke, ot Riverton, Oregon, who, on January 6tli, 1910, made Homestead entry Serial No. 06340, for W!.. NW 'j, NEbi NWJi, NWJi NE> 4 , Section 21, Township 28, S. Range 13, west,Willam ette Meridian, lias filed notice of intention to make final Commutation Proof, to establish claim to land above described,before Edgar A. Dodge,United States Commissioner, at Myrtle Point, Oregon, on the 12th day of January, 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: ben jamin F. Smith of Riverton, Oregon, Walter K. Smith, of Riverton, Oregon, Edward A. Smith, of Riverton, Oregon, Madison Scott, of Riverton, Oregon. BENJAMIN F. JONES, n30j4 Register. KnowIton’S I DRUG STORE Pacific Loggers it e m s A basket dinner and Christmas program was given at the Dora church. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Slagle have been visiting at the home of M. J. Krantz, Mrs. Slagle’s parents. Mason Wilcox came in from school to spend the holidays at home. His father H. E. Wilcox has been sick since the 24th, but is some better at present. Willie Heller and Walter Bunch, who have been attending school at the Gravel Ford Academy, spent Christmas at their home on Cherry Creek. Walter also visited his friend Frank Heller. The Roseburg mail failed to get through December 30, on account of roads being blocked in the can yon. Archie Shepherd, formerly of McKinley but who has been in San F rancisco most ot the time for the past two years, bad the misfortune to break his cheek bone and dislo cate his jaw while playing football December 20. On December 22, Alden, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mast, jumped off the back porch and broke one bone near the ankle. Mrs. E. Shepherd is still in poor health, and word lias been received that her daughters Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Yerua Hansou and Violet were ill with bad colds during the holiday season. That the man who is considered a “ good fellow” by the boys down town is seldom that kind of a chap What is claimed to be the cham at home. pion hear story of the season was That the wise bachelor always told by William Smith, of Syracuee, makes for the tall timbers when he N. Y. after a hunting trip of two hears a girl say she intends to be an weeks in the mountains near Boul der, Colorado. old maid. Smith claims to have killed a 250 - That the tale-bearer and the tale pound black bear with a blow from hearer should both be hanged up his fist. He said he and bis com back to back, one by the tongue panions left camp without their and the other by the ear. guns to gather firewood, when That an enterprising business their hunting dogs treed a big bear. man of Coquille advertises an article The men bombarded the animal to encourage the hen to produce the with stones aod it descended, the accompaniment to the ham. hounds closing in on it. That Jack Frost is alluring to After the bear bad killed two It is stated that Oregon stands the boys in getting them up early valuable dogs with strokes of its first on the list of states for average these frosty mornings to coast upon paws, Smith, according to his story, fleeces, yet between the years 1900 the sidewalks, and put on a pair of brass knuckles and i9to the number of sheep in That the pleadings of their moth and swung on the bear’s jaw, knock Oregou was reduced by 3013, This ers on usual occasions to get their ing him out. Then, he said, be reduction is certainly not due to one lads up for breakfast are not as jumped upon the animal and beat cause only. Many of the big ranges availing as the silent, chilly messen him about tbe head and spice until are being broken up into small ger. tbe bear was dead, later dragging farms and the sheep have been sup That a prominent ecclesiastic of the animal through the snow to the planted by the dairy cow. Thous NEW BOAT FOR BANDON this city is demonstrating his zeal camp, two miles distant. ands of Oregon bred lambs are sold for things mundane, as well as sjiir- Smith said he would take the pelt and shipped cast to be prepared The new power life boat,Defiance itual, by the vigorous use of spade back to New York to show his there for the Chicago and Omaha and hoe in early preparation to e*»- friend« there that the day of Giants for the United States Life Saving markets, and Oregon wool was sold Station arrived on the Bandon Jan tablish a paradise of blossoms for had not passed.— Ex. in 1910 for 20 cents a pound. In uary 3 , and is certainly a beauty. the adornment of his tabernacle older countries and in some of the terrestial. She is 36 feet loug, has a 40 horse FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS eastern states, it is the invariable alw »J'« g 've satisfation because they power engine and is calculated to custom to keep sheep as fertilizers Stenography and typewriting for a lw a .v » do the work, J. T. Sheinut ride most any kind of a sea. to prepare for the wheat crop, and business and professional men expe- Jireme Ga„ says“ I have used Fol- The boat was built expressly for the raising, feeding and shearing ditionsly transacted at the Herald try Kiilt «y Fills with satisfaction the Bandon station and is the first are a part ol the regular industry of office. All work entrusted to n s1 end foun d more relief from their one of its kiud to be put on the Pa the farm. The Oregon farmer should treated confidentially. | ,jao than an v other kidney medicine cific coast. Every detail of the not allow this source of revenue to * •*--------- ! s nd I’ve trie. 1 almost all kinds. I boat is perfect and it makes the life be diminished and the bleat of the Job printing— the kind tha that cam cheerfully recommend them to saving equipment of the Bandon wooly one should be more frequent pleases— at reasonable prices at the 1 all suffers for k'dney and bladder station most complete indeed. 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