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About Coquille herald. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1905-1917 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 8, 1912)
The Coquille Herald PUBLISHED KVKKY THUKBDAY. Entered as second class m atter May 8, 1906. at the poet office at Coquille, Oregon, underact of Congress of March 3, 1879. W A LT E R CÌ. A CK ER M A N , Publisher; ITEM S FROM on his window. Mr. Iverson is proud of capturing the fiddle al though he did not catch sight ot tbe fiddler. Miss Jennie Buuch was obliged to give up ber work at the Academy. She returned to her home in Co quille Monday. Lee and Hillis Perkins were call ed to their home in Latnpa Friday. M rs. A. E. Watkins arrived here Tuesday. She intends to stay some time with her daughter, Mrs.E. A. Mereeu. THE FUTURE OF rTHE FAIR STORE "1 Tbe future of agriculture in the United States depends very largely Mr. C K. Broad bent sailed on upon the brainB and energy of its I , he ]ast steam er from Marshfield farming population. This means for San F ra n cisco . From there he that the farmer of the future must Phone, Main 364. will go to Melton, Pennsylvania, to be a business man and must con visit his parents and other relatives duct bis farm upon a business-like o f riches— A d embarrassment whom he has not seen for many basis— therefore, first of all, that he poor relations. years. He will be gone about six must know his business. He must weeks and will also visit New York LOADED MOTOR BOAT know bow to care for his soil, how Get in touch with great financiers before he returns home. WITH A- to replenish it, how to protect it | — if they will Bland for the touch. Norman and George McDonald CAPSIZES ON RIVER from erosions-or wash, s, and bow to came in on the last boat from Port The first duty in the reform or cultivate it. He must be intelli land. They have been visiting On February 1, the people of the gent enough to know tbe tremen progress of any community is not their parents near Seattle, Wash North Fork of the Coquille river so much the planning of new and dous importance of reforestering. ington. were startled by news of the cap He must be keenly alive to the nec better laws as it is the enforcement Mrs. William Long, assisted by sizing of Mr. Bells’ motor boat essity of good seed. He must be of old ones. several ladies of the Presbyterian which was taking a load of potatoes mechaoical enough to utilize every That concrete furniture that Edi Aid, served an afternoon luncheon f-om the East Fork to the lower possible labor-saving machine and son talks about may be cheap but to seventy of the ladies, many from river. The boat is a craft of about implement in order to take tbe tbe man of the house wants to be different denominations. Nearly $12 3,000-pouud tonnage and was load place of the hired help whioh ap careful how he stumbles over the were realized. Sandwiches, var ed with two tons of potatoes. As it pears to he growing scarcer all the rocking chair in the dark. ious cakes, coffee and tea were was progressing rapidly it dipped time. water on making a slight turn near served. He must be broad-minded enough Activity in railroad construction Mrs. T. Guerin and little girl the Colman ranch. Elmer Bells, to kDow that good roads will bring has been resumed on the coast line Alice went to Oakland, Calfornia, the only person on the boat, seeing him tenfold for all that he ever in — Portland, Coos Bay, Eureka and for a visit. Mrs. Guerin will have the danger and attempting to get vests in them in the saving of time in position on top, was thrown into and in wear and tear on bis Btock San Francisco. Officials state the a goitre removed while there. railroad will be completed from S'in The little river boat “ The Pearl" the river and only escaped by and vehicles. Francisco to Eureka by November went up the North Fork after swimming some distance and climb J He must be enlightened enough ing through the brush. The boat to know that it is good sense and 1, 1913, and that through trains load of potatoes, and as she was will be running to Portland before [ continued to turn and by the time good economy to have a comfortable coming back, while rounding a it reached Colman’s landing it had home. Thousands of farmers are the opening of the Panama Pacific F o r th e L a d ie s F o r th e G e n tle m e n turn near Gravel Ford, she capsiz turned completely upside down. paying annual doctors’ bills suffi Exposition. This serves as a de ed spilling her load into the river. The load, lodging in tbe cabin roof, cient to establish their families in veloper for our bump of hope. E l She was soon righted and most ot E l took the boat directly to the bottom comfort. the spuds will be saved. In an opinion handed down bv but the action of the current on the Underwear, 45c Suit Socks, 7c Pair A woman carrying water one hun Attorney General Crawford, the boat soon freed it from its load and dred yards from a pump, and wood M c K inley items Hosiery, 7c Pair Suspenders, 20c Socialist party of Oregon is entitled the boat came to the surface, and two hundred feet from the kitchen, Mr. and Mrs. Mereen of Gravel to elect to the national convention drifted down the river about a mile travels a good many miles in a year. Corsets. 95c Neckties, 15c the full number of delegates appor Ford are the happy parents of a where it hung on a clump of wil A girl who spends eight or ten hours Petticoats, 95c Silk Handk’fs, 35c tioned bv the national committee nine-pound daughter, born Jan lows. per week pumping water, turning a provided the number does not ex uary 24. Mr. Colman, coming Irom town, churn or separator, etc., can occupy Furs, 65c Boys’ Suspenders, 10c Lee Mast has his new woodshed heard the engine stop but thought ceed ten. These delegates will be her time not only to better advan Calicoes, 18 Yards for $1.00 about completed. entitled to traveling expenses from it nothing more than the ordinary tage to herself but to greater actual Boys’ Stockings, 10c Pair the state funds, not to exceed $200 Wilfred Brown of Camas Valley troubles of a gasoline boat. He profit. Percales, 8c Yd. for each delegate. The Socialist has been visitiug with his brother was very much surprised on com The farmer who loses one or two Infants’ Underwear, 20c Garment Gingham, 7c Yard party in the state has been appor A. L. Brown recently. ing to the place to find the boat of bis boys just at the time he needs tioned five delegates by its nation Charles Heller, as has always broadside up lodged in the brush. them most, because they would rath al committee. The load has not yet been re er wear good clothes in the town or been his custom, has just finished his wood sawing and hauling, and moved from the river, but those city and earn wages, than to saw E The City Council has decided to now has his large shed full of good who have been there since say it wood, husk corn, and do the other move the quarters now occupied by wood, enough to last one year. His will not be a difficult ta sk to fish heavy, rough work on the farm, nine them to the corner of Front aDd son W. C- arrived from Gravel Ford the sacks out. E v e r y t h in g in C h r is tm a s G o o d s times out of ten has only himself to Center streets— requiring merely just ia time to help finish the job. blame. moving the buildiDg back about John Porter, the stage driver, is w ill b e S o ld R e g a r d le s s o f C o s t It is nature for boys and girls to twenty feet out of Front street, remain in tbeir original surround where it bos long remained an un so busy all the time that he rarely ings and they leave them only be welcome trespass upon that thor has time to visit his home. E cause of superior attractions else L. F. R. Heller is constructing a oughfare. While tbe Council is That no one can entirely escape where. These attractions generally I "squaring things" relative to the power wood sawing machine. the wisdom of years. mean a pleaeanter and more con-1 building would it not be well to L- A. Lawhorn is now roadmas- That some of ub are born foolish genial manner of earning a living. move the salary of the City Recorder ter of District No. 30, filling the and neter outgrow it. Agriculture of the future must to a place commensurate with the vacancy made by the death of That some women are peculiar make tbe farm the most attractive work performed by that official? Captain H. E. Wilcox. and some others are more so. plans for the boys and girls as well He is receiving a sum for his salary Superintendent W. H. Bunch is That a dozen call-downs are more as for the father and mother. This that does cot redound to the credit away visiting schools. forgivable than one lay-down. Twenty-one new canneries will is not oDly good sense but good of our fair city, and is a reflection Miss Grace Porter was up from t> e constructed and operated in That you can drive a fool to talk business. It pays in money. not only upon Coquille but upon Marshfield for a visit with her peo but you cannot make him think. The best farmer is not necessari Alaska next season. tbe labors of an able, conscientious, ple the first of last week. Any cigar that will give the uni public servant. Give him hiB due. That if afflicted with a bad temper, ly the man who works tbe hardest form satisfaction of the brands with his hands. He is the man who it will not help you any to lose it. BANCROFT ITEMS we offer. The Challenge is known has brains, who is willing to learn No town in this state, or in any That to give a boy all the liberty as a Bweet smeller and a sweet other place for that matter, can ex Mrs. E. E. Weekly and her sis he wants will probably land him in every day, who profits by the exper-j smoker. If you haven’t had its ience of bis neighbors, who keeps pect to thrive and prosper without ter, Mrs. Young, have been visiting jail. perfume in your nostrils, get it in touch with the world and esteemB tbe concentrated effort of its citi their brother C. F. Wateiman and there today. Besides, it’s a fine That no man ever abuses an causes heartburn, sour education for its full worth. zens and the judicious expenditure other friends on Myrtle creek. 'À - u n . L cigar, every inch of it high grade enemy as much as he does his stom stomach, nervousness, tobacco. It sells for 5c. Such will be the farmer of the of money. Tbe towns in our state nausea, impure blood, and Mr. and Mrs. C. D, Price cele ach. future, and they will make farming today that are prosperous are tbe more trouble than many brated their 32nd wedding anniver That one-half the world has an a dignified, pleasant and profitable ones that have donated liberally to different kinds of diseases. sary by ente rtaining a few friends eye for a chance to do the other occupation. Their sons and daugh The food you eat ferments enterprises which employs labor. on that date. The occasion was half. in your stomach, and the ters will stav on the farm because Thus it is and always will be that enjoyed by all. poisons it forms are ab That the man who merely "fills no other place can offer more attrac the litoral and broad guaged town sorbed into your whole W. A. Fish has finished his new the b ill" never becomes a head tions. The Fascination will thrive while the tight fisted system, causing many dis of Fine Jewels The automobile, the telephone, ones are struggling for tbe necessi house and they are now settled liner. tressing symptoms. At the first sign of indigestion, try That if a man thinks before he electric lights, labor saving machin ties of life. It is within the power ready for company. Has always exercised a most po tent influence over beauty-loving Rock Creek is rather taking the speaks some woman will beat him ery, comfortable heating, running of every town to increase her popu people. That is why, if you water, and all tbe modern living lation. With which class do you lead in improvements this winter_ to it. would indulge your tastes and delight your eye for what is truly desire it to to rated? Do you wish B. F. Smith having a new house That no man is an optician just conveniences will strip tbe towns 11 beautiful and elegant, you should take a look through our new it to go out to the world that you too. because bo makes a spectacle of and cities of much of their glamor, stock of diamond and pearl jew- and frequent trips into the outside lack the energy necessary to pro A good crowd and pleasant time himself. elry. It is the finest collection tect your own interest? If not get was reported by those attending the of jewelry ever offered, and what That many a poor man is mistaken world will only make the farm home js equally tempting, our prices to work and do something that will social and supper at the Culver for a genius when all that ails him more pleasant by contrast. are very moderate. The possibilities of profit, com the old, reliable, vegetable increase your own wealth and make home. is biliousness. liver powder, to quickly fort. and happiness, in the agricul your neighbor more contented. The tour-year-old son of Jason That every time a man invents a cleanse your system from ture of the future are limited only Jewett accidentally cut the tip of new excuse he infringes on some these undesirable poisons. by the capacity of those engaged in DAIRY STOCK FOR SALE a finger off his baby brother's baud other fellow's patent. it.— Rural Spirit Thirty-eight cows and heifers Mrs. Kiley L while playing with a knife a few That the crab is not deviled until Goodwater, Mo., say s: “ 1 one of the heaviest producing herds days og». The little fellow is get Good music and the best moving suffered for years from dyspep after he is dead, but the grouch is in the valley. Don’t take my word, ting on nicely now. sia and heartburn. Thedfortf’s pictures at the Scenic Theatre. Two self-grilled through life. Black-Draught, in small doses, get oreamery records. MoBt of the Orphans Monday night Don’ t cured my heartburn in a few That economy is all right, but miss it. Admission 10 and 15 cents. cows freshen In March. This is an days, and now I can eat without GRAVEL FORD ITEMS distress.’’ Try it. don't waste a dollar's worth of time opportunity seldom offered, to get A large crowd was iu attendance trying to save a penny. good stock at the right time. S e e Insist on Thedford’s me at once if you want them. at the Gravel Ford Academy Liter That some men are so fair and Remember we are still giving a good double square that they would not beat a Phone— Farmers 55, .1 C. WalliDg, ary last Saturday night. It is • very serious matter to ask The Perry brothers have caught carpet when it was down. Arago, Oregon for one medicine and have the disc grnphopboue record when your cash wrong one given you. For this the boat craze and are building a That anybody can acknowledge purchase amounts to $5.00, by the payment County Clerk Watson issued the fol 22-foot motor boat. reason we urge you in buying to defeat but it takes greatness to lowing marriage licenses during the cl 35 cents extra. A good assortment to be careful to get the genuine— R N Parrish lias rented the W. know bow to take a licking. week: select from. A full and complete line of Alvin G. Muck, Jr., and Fay Bement. W. Bennett ranch near Gravel Ford. That no chicken - hearted man Staple and Fancy Groceries, Flou«\ Feed, Nancy M. Matson and William H W. H. Bunch spent Saturday and should mairy unless he is anxious (R E O P E N E D ) Lard, Etc. See us before buying Economy Bain. Sunday with his family who aie to break into the henpecked class. Liver Medicine H arry H. Smith and Mary Kthel attending the Academy. Fruit Jars. . . . . . . That it is easier to know when Devoted to the m aterial and social le Valley par- upbuilding of the Coquille par ipbuild _nty generally. generally. ticularly Oculari; and o f Coos County Subscription, $1.50 per year in advance MYRTLE POINT NEWS Will Re-open Saturday, February 10th Lasting Fifteen Days EVERYTHING AT COST TH EY DO SA Y ^ O u r Motto: One Price—Fair—No C red it^ You Can’t Smoke Indigestion Millers Confectionery Thedford’s Black-Draught' E. C. Barker & Co. DOUBLE DISC RECORD O N L Y 35c f Very Serious BU gk - S W atson. There is a force of 300 men at work on the tunnel lor the Coos Bay railroad and they have penetrated the mountain west ot Eugene for a distancent about 80 feet Mr. Fred Moser is planning to open the Gravel Ford cheese factory *" a very few days He expects a large patronage this year, Saturday night Ole Iverson was greatly annoyed by a "horse-fiddle” you have had enough than it is to know when you have had too much. Thai while the majority of us know a good thing when wn see it, so Be other fellow manages to see it first. jg HT The reputation o f this old, relia ble medicine, for constipation, in digestion snd Uver trouble, is firm ly established. It does not imitât* other medicines. It is better then others, or it would not be tbe fa vorite liver powder, with a larger sale than ail others combined. SOLD IN TOWN Fa I Skookum Restaurant C. A. H A RRIN G TO N , Prop. S a m e O ld P la c e C om e and See Drane's Sto re I zszszsszszxs S