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fHE C oquille H erald fJT h e Herald, the old estab lished reliable newspaper of the Coquille V alley in which an ‘ ‘ad” always brings results. VOL. 30, COQUILLE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1912 NO. 37 THE PISSING OF OREGON’S PIONEERS NEWS EVENTS CURRY COUNTY ITEMS After a short illness Edward S. Lamport, one of the best known pioijeers of Salem, died at his home in that city of tumor ou the brain. Mr. Lamport was the pioneer saddle and harness maker of the Pacific Coast. For 43 years he conducted a shop at Salem at the identical location and acquired quite a for tune which is largely represented in extensive property holdings in the business district of that city. He took an active part in the bat tles of the Civil War. Mr. Lamport was a prominent citizen ol Salem being connected with the P'oresters and the G A R. and at one time a member of the city council. Besides a widow aud three children he is survived by two sisters and a bro ther. Henry, of Marshfield. At the time of his death Mr. Lamport was 67 y»ars of age. A cheese faclory is among the business enterprises proposed iu Gold Beach. Hon J . H. Upton has sold his farm near Port Orford and moved to I.anglois. Roads are being greatly itnprov- ' in Curry • >i . p.> -arly the •n tin one trav< rsing s o i.f vard. A, goats, m n y of th<m rei, tern' have been •: cured by the \Vedd< :r. Trading company- - A .Iiilhnn and a ! chinook salmon eggs has been furnished by the government for the Indian Creek Hatchery on upper Rogue river. Death removed another old pio In an attempt to cross the Illinois neer at the age of 80 years who has river on a ralt U. M. Parker and resided in Portland since that city his son Erie lost control of the was a mere hamlet— Mrs. Elizabeth primitive conveyance and were Dart Johnson. She was the daugh drowned. ter of Anson Dart, commissioner of Leroy Curry of Coquille is visit Indian affairs of Oregon territory ing his brotherr George and James before the great northwest was di at this place. Leroy is a leading vided. Her mother was Eliza Cat Socialist in Coos County and is an liu, a sister ot the noted traveler interesting and original conversa and portrait painter, George Catlin tionalist and well read in the texts She was an aunt of the cartoon of bis party. He says the campaign ist, Harry Grant Dart. Mrs. John son was the last of a large family, in Coos will be active and there will all of whom lived to ripe old age. be a surprise when the votes are counted in November. He is now Peter August Peterson, a pioneer quite gray but enjoys good health. of Coos County, died May 19 at his — Port Orlord Tribune. home in Eastside alter a two years’ Some miners’ cabius on Sixes illness of a complication of diseases river have been raided by thieves incident to his advanced years. Mr. and contents stolen. The guilty Peterson came to Coos County in parties are suspected but lack of 1862 and for a time lived in Marsh definite evidence has delayed their field. Later he moved to Haynes arrest. Iu early days the miners Inlet where he lived for many would have organized, searched the years Some years ago he went to cabin or tent of the suspected per Eastside where the family now re sons and if they were guilty, they side. Mr. Peterson was 78 years would have been punished and run of age aud is survived by a wile out of the country. It was good and several children. medicine then! Why not try it now? ■-- - ----- William W . Moore, an old time printer and a native of Oregon, THE BYPLAY MINSTRELS died at his home in Eugene at the "M r. Interlocutor, if my sister age of 56 years. He worked at his fell into the river, why would I be trade for 30 years or more. He was unable to rescue her ?” a member of Woodmen of the World " I cannot say, Mr. Tambo, un and was affiliated with the Knights less you are unable to swim.” of the Maccabees. “ Oh, I can swim like a fish, Mr. Interlocutor.” D B. Rees, who recently died in "Then why would you be unable Portland crossed the plains with an to rescue your sister if she tell into ox team and settled in Oregon in the river, Mr. Tambo ?” t866. lie was at one time register "Because I could not be a brother of the laud office in Union county. and assist her, too.” Masonic brethren conducted the "M r. Dodge Garbage will now funeral services. render that beautiful ballad: “ I ’ ll Mrs. Louise Iloecker, a resident wed you in the spring time if you of Portland for twenty-five years, won’ t drink no more booze.” --------- - --------- died at Garden Home, on the Ore With too many of us thankful gon Electric railway, recently at ness is a theory, and not a condi the age of 67 years, after an ill tion. ness of several months. © § © © © Geo. T. Moulton © D e a le r In © © © 0 © 0 © © © Hides, Wool, Furs and Pelts 1 COAL COAL Try G A G E ’S IN S A C K S , F U L L W E IG H T A N D W A S H E D COAL © A © Specialty © © © © 0 Give me your order for fall delivery for Fruit Trees, Berry Plants and Ornamental Stock. Can save you money. 0 0 © Address, COQUILLE, OREGON a««ee WM. M ANSEL, AGENT $4.50 ANY PLACE IN CITY J A REMINDER FOR GIRLS AND BOYS OF OREGON AWARDED MORE MUSIC STUDENTS SCHOOL DIPLOMAS MORE MILK State Superintendent L- R Aider- man has addressed a letter to the bovs and girls of Oregon who have decided to grow some garden pro Dreamy Music Hath Charms to Soothe Bossy duce, raise some chickens, or pigs, and an Increased Production of or sew, cook or carpenter for their Milk is the Result local fairs, in connection with the great state-wide series of agricultur Practical dairymen and veterin al and industrial contests this year. The young people are reminded arians and animal psychologists in that their schools are closing, a hot the Spokane district and through and tempting summer is approach out eastern Washington are agreed ing, aud that the rewards, both iu that the theory advanced by Josiah prizes and in good habit cultivation, Grant of Wisconsin, to increase the will continue as big as they are milk supply by the introduction of now although the number of con dreamy waltz music in the cow sta testants to claim them may grow bles, is reasonably logical and wor thy of serious consideration. smaller. In his letter the state Mrs. Joseph Rndersdorf, acting superintendent says: president of the Spokane Humane "Your schools are now closing Society, is confident the theory is and many of you will heaMhe call ot the swimming pool and the correct, saying: “ Music affects and shady woods. I hope you respond soothes every animal or human to these calls ol nature with a right being. Loud music would cause an good will, but do not forget your atiimal to be nervous, while soft gardens, and your pigs and poultry. music, which would sooth the nerves If you forget your gardens, the of the cow, would naturally increase calves, the chickens, your little the milk production.’ Dr. Otto Minig of the veterinary brothers and sisters are likely to staff ot the state of Washington disturb them. If you neglect your pigs they will squeal on you. Stand College, who conducted experi by the woik you have started. The ments along similar lines while pre number of contestants may grow paring a work on animal psycholo smaller, but the value of the prizes gy, said the man who ridiculed the will grow greater for those little Grant idea is merely betraying his lambs, goats and pigs to tie given ignorance. "That idea is not to be treated lor the beat vegetables are fatten lightly," said Dr. Minig. “ Any ing, those Shetland ponies are get thing that soothes the nerves aids ting more glossy, and that thousand dollars in cash is looming up like in the milk production. Cows, as other animals, are attracted or re the mountains ol Midas. At least pelled by sound To use cuss words $20,000 in cash and merchandise will be given to the boys and girls with your co.vs lessens the milk production. I do not question that of Oregon this year. soft music would have the desired Perhaps you would like to hear effect in increasing the supply." what the schools in the other coun Dr. Walter Baker, also a member ties are doing. You may easily of the staff, recalled an experiment guess this from the lact that there where a dog secretes saliva while are to be over 85 children’s fairs. eating as music is being played, and By counties the number already re indorses the plan. ported to my office is as follows: John Munro of the Munro dairies, Baker 1, Benton 1, Clackamas 10, seemed impressed with the idea, Clatsop 1, Columbia 2, Coos and saying: Curry 1, Crook 2, Douglas 6, Gil " I f it were not for the appearance liam 1, Grant 1, Harney 1, Hood of the thing I would be inclined to liiver 1, Jackson 1, Josephine 1, give it a thorough trial. We have Klamath 1, Lake 1, Lane 7, Lin forbidden our employees to make coln 1, Linn 3, Malheur 1, Marion loud noises, run a wheelbarrow 2, Morrow 1, Multnomah 2, Polk 1, through the stables or use rough Sherman 1, Tillamook 2, Umatilla language, as it seems to reduce the 7. Wallowa 1, Wasco 1, Washing milk supply.” ton 3, Wheeler 3, Yamhill 1. " I have noticed that a woman We think there will be sev^al gets a greater quantity of milk from others but the first reports show I a cow than does the gentl.st kind the above as certain. From the of a man. I believe Ibis may be middle of August to the middle ol due to the fact that practically every October the work of boys and girls woman sings softly as she m ilks." will be the center of attraction at While David Brown, manager of these fairs Isn’ t this a fine race? the Hazelwood Company, is inclin Now that you are fairly into the ed to be skeptical, having more game show your grit and stick to confidence in ensilage and good al it to the end.” falfa, he says he does not question -------- >. » . m -------- REPORT OF STATE PENITENTIARY “ Cascara Bark” The Best Lasts Longest Riverton 0 © © © © fljo b P rin tin g -N e w presses new material and experienced workmen. A guarantee that Herald printing will please The following is the population report of the penitentiary at Salem ending May 12, 1912, as given by the prison paper, Lend a Hand: Received during month 16 Sentence* expired 5 Paroled............................................. 13 Conditional pardon . 1 Total number released .. 19 Sick in Hospital 2 Number prisoners inside walls 331 Number prisoners outside walls . 112 Total population Last serial number, 6618. We are indebted to Prof Bunch, county school superintendent, for the following names of students who were awarded common school diplomas iu the eighth grade final examination held iu Coquille last week. A greater percentage of those contesting were successful than on former occasions and a larger number of diplomas were also granted at this examination than any prior thereto. The following are the names and places of residence of the eighty- three successful students: D istrict No. 13, N orth B knd Marjorie Dungan Shirley Peterson Margaret Stainbuck Mathilda Greves Jessie A. King Stanton Stephens Glenn It. Hart Herman W. Mende Ivan J. Pullen Anna Truman Mary Levar Regnald Nollner D istrict N o . 14, R iverton Lorena Vowell Ned Kay Hillis Perkins D istrict N o . 77, B ridge Addison Christensen D istrict N o . 66, L akeside . D istrict N o . 73, W est M yrti . e P oint Terley Standish D istrict N o . 16, C ooston Gladys Stauff Lillian Johnson D istsict N o . 49, E astside Rav D. Hayden Cleon Steckle Olga Schetter D istrict N o . 41, M yrtle P oint Cciiarlotte Baker Hazel Wade Cheeter Adams Gertrude Arrington Chesta Chandler Lola Green Emma Guerin Blanche Jones Louis Lowe Rowena Roberts Grace Summerlin Russel Yoakam Harry Dement D istrict N o . 9, M akshfeild that soft music has a soothing in fluence on cows, which is essential to a prolihe milk production He D istrict added: “ I am inclined to think there may be more than a grain of truth in the D istrict reasoning, but I would not want Sousa with his brass band to amuse my cows. I Ejelieve violin music D istrict would get better resnlls. In other words, I would prefer Kut>elik to Sousa to entertain our cows at milk ing time."—The Pacific Homestead. Nearly 60,000 trees are planted in Sweden every year by school D istsict children under the guidance ol their ’ Lame back is usually caused by rheu teachers. matism of the muscles of the back, for which you will find nothing better than A man has reached the turning Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by point after a pretty girl passes by. all druggists. 443 Ruth M. Heden Rose McDonald Nellie Warnick Erick Storgard Alfred Jutstrom Jens Hansen Wilda Harris Florence Powers Loran Croley Carl Back Della Oldland Roxie Hall Ruth Dungan Grace Williams Eva Hansen Marian Seaman Esther Asphlaml Sarah Escott Emma Hagipiist Eddie Bolt Marie Wheeler Ethel Josephson Gunhill Land Leo La Chapelle Dagmar Flieehburg Ralph Dresser Isabelle Furgeson William Horselall N o . 60, P rosper Alta Hansen Christina Bullard PER YEAR $1.50 A HARD PROPOSITION FOR TOE EMPLOYER If the Oregon State Federation of Lat>or succeeds in passing a bill prepared by the officials of that The government has directed association, the employer of labor survey to be made of land Eielong- in this state is up against a bard proposition. The bill as proposed iug to some sixty or seventy set tlers tietween Myrtle Point and is as follows: Section 1.—No person shall be Bridge Plats of the same will be hired to work for wages under any placed on file in the land office at conditions or terms for lower rates Roseburg, In the recent primaries the total of wages or salary or tor louger hours or days of service than is con Republican vote cast for vice presi sistent with health and physical dential preference was 2599. This vote w«^ divided among 146 names, well being. Section 2.—No man more than and range'd from 1 vote to 789, 20 years of age shall E>e hired o: which was the number cast tor permitted to work for hire in Ore Senator William E Borah. The to gon on any contract made here tal Democratic vote was 1717, which after, either by piece work or by was divided among 50 candidates. the hour or day, other term, iu any Senator George E. Chamberlain re clerical, mechanical, manufacturing, ceived 1482. transportation or mercantile labor In accordance with a custom es for a lower rate of labor than $2.50 tablished three years ago at Oregon psr day. Agricultural College, the young Section 3.—No woman, more women students' have elected a than 20 years of age, shall be hired staff of editors who will publish the or permitted to work for hire in any G irls’ Edition of the O. A. C. Bar clerical, mechanical, manufacturing, ometer on May 24 Previous issues transportation, mercantile, laundry, of the college paper gotten out br hotel or restaurant labor for u low ibe girls have proved entirely suc er wage than $ 1 65 per day. cessful from the standpoint of make Section 4 —No person shall work up as well as from the business for hire for more than 10 hours in manager’ s point ot view. one dav or more than six days in Eben McIntyre, 84 years old, of any one week, except only in case McMinnville, Oregon, has secured a of emergency, but in such case the licence to wed Elizabeth Gilmore, wages shall be doubled for all ex aged 70, of Gold Hill. They were tra time. youthful sweethearts in an eastern Section 5.—No person more than state but lost sight of each other 20 years of age shall tie hired or when McIntyre came west many permitted to work for hire on any years ago. contract in any other labor or em Tie Lung, a pretty little Chinese ployment for less than $1.65 per maiden of San Francisco, holds the day, but in all occupations except honor of t>eiug the first Chinese those mentioned in the first four woman in the history of the world sections of this act. to exercise the electoral franchise. Ih e question is, would this law, 8he is a native-born American and if passed, prove a benefit to the em is 21 years old. She can read and ployes throughout the state? Would write the English language better Dot the passage of this bill have a than a great many of her adult blighting effect on all kinds of man brethern, and is familiar with the ufacturing? I f the state stood alone political issues involved in the pri and did not have to meet, and was mary presidential election. not obliged to compete with, out Ireland is the greatest poultry side territory, the situation would growing country in the world. It be very different. Whether the is far ahead ot France, though we Federation of Labor is strong have always accepted the latter as enough to carry this bill is a very the leading country in this indus doubtful question.— West Coast try. Ireland, with a population of Lumberman, Tacoma. not quite 5,000,000, has 14,000,000 A New England farmer’s wife fowls, while Frauce, with a popu who had no very romantic ideas lation seven times greater, has only about the opposite sex, who, hurry 40,000,000. ing from churn to sink, from sink A garden devoted solely to molds to shed, and back to the kitchen and fungi, which are raised for pur stove, was asked if she wanted to poses of study, is maintained by a vote. "N o, I certainly don’t! I say French school of pharmacy. if there’s one little thing that the Parisian cabmen are by regula men folks can do alone, for good tion torbidden to smoke when driv ness sakes let ’em do it!” she re ing. ______ ^ plied. Now is the time to get rid of your It takes a long time to talk one rheumatism You can ao it by applying to death, being slow as well as Chamberlain’s Liniment and massaging the parts freely at each application. painful. For sale by all druggists. Cascara Bark ____ ¡¿mm ____ WILL be in the market this season for Cascara Bark, pay- ing the highest cash price and furnish sacks free. N o . 86, M arhheielo Alice Mathson Abraham Debay Ralph Christensen N o . 54, B astion Sam Armstrong Mary Donaldson Helen Stoltz Otilla Lew-In Liherty Morgan George 8tolt/. Rosalie Hoyt Jefferson Foster Edith Lusk N o . 8, C ociiti . lr Louis Lund Edwin Lund Pearl Davis Olive Howie Laurent Wisdom Tyriel Wisdom HEMS FROM A ll SOURCES ....w w * F. S. Dow Wholesale Commission Company F . C . 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