in the office of the Count) Clerk. All R. C SHINE. V .-I'res contracts to lie completed before the t ). SHERWOOD Pi ti. Mill day of October, 1914. L. H. HAZARD, C o n i.i 0. 0 SANFORD, A m CisDiei The County Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract to u bidder i.ot the lowest F 1H S T N A T IO N A L . B A N K should they deem it for the best inter O P C O Q U IU L lB , O R E G O N . est o f the County. All bids to be filed with the County Clerk on or before the 28th day of ' r r a n w a c t B a G e n e r a l B a n k i n g H u w in e e * * - August, A 1». at the hour o f ten , o'clock A. M., on which day such con- ! tract shall be let. A certified check for I m i .1 Olr.elofi. j five (5) per cent o f the amount of bid National Bank of Commerce,New York City I to be deposited with the County Clerk U.C. Demolii, V .1. dh-rwond. L. Harlncker, h. H. Ilaiard, ('rocker Woolworth N ’ I Bank, San Francise with hid to be forfeited to the County in case contract shall he awarded and t iaiah Hack. r, K K. Shire. First Nationall Bank o f Fortland, Fortlan“ the contractor shall fail, neglect or re­ fuse for a period o f ten days after such award is made to enter into a contract and file his bond to the satisfaction of the County Court as required by law. R. 8, K n o w l t o n , President G e o . A . R o b in s o n , Vice-Pres. Dated at the City o f Coquilie, Coos R. H. M a s t , Cashier. County, Oregon, thisSth day o f August, A. D. 1914. THE P A R T OF W ISDO M is t o Enter the Great Campaign Now Two Beautiful Krantz Pianos J a m e s W a t s o n , Regular Retail Price $350—ABSOLUTELY FREE H,0. Anderson The Herald And Offers P, E, Drane 2000 VOTES On the dollar for each new su b sc rip tio n and Offer 100 VOTES W ith each dol­ la r in C ash trade and on each d o lla r p aid on a c ­ count. 1000 VOTE" Ü for each dollar paid on renew- a ls or b ack subscriptions. YOU OR I? HO is going to win this contest, You or I? This shall be the question asked of herselfby every contestant. This is the time to pluck up your nerve .and commence to work. A contest is not a place to rival our friends, Alphonso and Gaston’s saying “You first.” Make your Motto, “Me First,” a determination to win is a credit to anyone. This Camgaign is simply a test of perserverance, energy and stick-to-it- iveness among friends. Because you are determined to win does not mean that you are making the Campaign the cause of unfriendly rivalry, the rivalry between contestants is friendly rivalry, but rivalry it is. No one has an advantage in this campaign that you cannot make yours. The chances of all are equal. See to it that you make equal use of equal opportunities. W Call and see the Beautiful Prizes and Learn Method of Distribution H. 0. Anderson P. E. Drane This contest is conducted in connection with this newspaper and votes will be given on subscriptions paid in; either new or old ones. 2000 Votes on $1.00 for New 1000 Votes on $1.00 for O ld Farmers County Clerk. Notice to Contractors The Coquille Herald and C O Q U IL L E . O R E G O N Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the im- piovement of that part of the Coun­ ty Itond ill Road District No. 12, according to the special road pro­ ceedings and special t ix for the years 1911, 1912 and 1913 and the plans amt specifications on file in ihe of­ fice of the Count \ ifierk. All con­ tracts lo be completed before the loth day of October, 1914. The County Court reserves Ihe right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract to a bidder not the lowest should they deem it for tho best interest of the County All bids lo tie filed with the Coun­ ty Clerk on o r bef> re Ihe 28th d o of August, A D 1914, at ihe hour of ten o’clock A M , on which day such Conti act shall be let A certi tied check fur five (5) per cent of ihe amount nt the bid to he denoi-- ited with the County Clerk with hid to tie f rfcited to the County in can contract shall be awarded and tin- contractor shall fall, lo g i c ct or re fuse for a period of o n days allei such award is made to enter into a uontract and file his bond to the satisfaction of the County Court as required by law. Dated nt the City of Coqnille, Coos County, Oregon, this 8th day of August, A. D. 1914. 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MUNN & COs^B* New York B roa dw ay, Branch OfBoe. fi26 F St., Washing ton. D. C. Theo. Beutraan ShoeMfg.Co. Incorporated Manufacturers of The Celebratedtiergmann Shoe his friends and associates are. THE NEWSPAPER la the great medium fo r introductions. We will be glad to help you use our columns to extend your acquaintance­ ship and increase your business. It will pay you to tell every one who yon arc and what you are doing. Fuss and Feather*. "T h e Joneses go In for fuss and fenth- rs." “ Yes. Jones gets the fuss and I is w ife the feath ers."—Tow n Topics. The Strongest and Nearest Water j If you would learn the value o f mon­ Proof shoe made for loggers, miners ey go and try to borrow some, for lie prospectors and mill men. that goes a-liorrowlng goes a-sorrow- 621 Thurman Street iug. Benjamin Franklin. P o B t l a n d , O beoon , It enables you to form the acquaintance of people whom you could meet in no other way. Good Idea. When they have their pictures taken people try to look pleasant. W h y not Wear that look all the time.' It will shorten no man's life !—K n ox ville T rib ­ une. h (j Sails from Coos Bay A t 12:30 P. M., August 3rd, 8th 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28th. P. L. STERLING , Agent Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the improve­ ment of that part o f the County Road in Load District No. 90. according to Temper, not trouble, nmkea the mis­ the special road proceedings andspecial tax for the years 1911, 1912 ami 1913 ery of most men's and women's lives. and the plans and specifications on tile Phone Main 181 ijj. Roseburg M yrtle Point Stage And Auto Line Luavt b Myrtle Point 7 a. in. Arrives Koscburg,.....5 p. in. Leaves Roseburg..... (i a. in. Arr. Myrtle Point by 5 p. ni. J ames W atson , Count! Clerk Notice to Contractors Make res« rvatious in advance at Ow 1 Drug Stole, Marshfield. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the improve­ ment o f that part of the County Road in Road District No. 17, according to the special road proceedings and special tax lor the years 1911, 1912 and 1912 and the plans and specifications on file in the office of the County Clerk. All contracts to be completed before the 15th day o f October, 1914. The County Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract to a bidder not the lowest should they deem it for the best inter­ est o f the County. All bids to be filed with the County Clerk on or before the 28th day of August, A. D. 1914, at the hour o f ten o ’clock A. M., on which day such con­ tract shall be let. A certified check for five (5) per cent o f the amount of the bid to he deposited with the County Clerk with bid to he forfeited to the County in case contract shall be award­ ed and the contractor shall fail, neglect or refuse for a period o f ten days after such award is made to enter into a con­ tract and file his bond to the satisfac­ tion of the County Court as required by law. Dated at the City o f Coquilie, Coos County, Oregon, this 8th day o f August, A. D. 1914. Carrying Baggage and United Stales Mail J. L. LA IR D , Proprietor Office nt Lair d ’s Livery Barn, Myrile Point, Both Phones Why not have an extension telephone installed in your residence, the price has been reduced to 60 cents per month. Think o f the un­ necessary steps this will save you. Coos B ay Home Telephone Co Marshfield, Oregon Main Office J ames W atso n , County Clerk. Notice lo Contractors Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the improve­ ment o f that part o f the County Road in Road District No. 19, according to the special road proceedings and special tax tor the years 1911, 1912 and 1918 and the plans and specifications on file in the office of the County Clerk. A ll contracts to be completed before the 15th day o f October, 1914. The County Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract to a bidder not the lowest should they deem it for the best inter­ est o f the County. All bids to be filed with the County Clerk on or before the 28th day of August, A . D. 1914, at the hour o f ten o’clock A. M., on which day such con­ tract shall be let. A certified check for five (5) per cent o f the amount of bid to be deposited with the County Clerk with hid to be forfeited to the County in case contract shall be award­ ed and the Contractor shall fail, neglect or refuse for a period o f ten days after such award is made to enter into a con­ tract and file his bond to the satisfac­ tion o f the County Court as required by law. Dated at the City o f Coquilie, Coos County, Oregon, this 8th day of August, A. D. 1914. Bang! Another B low ou t! H E N you have a blowout on the road or your engine goes # wrong or something else gets out o f gear we are at your service. W e tow “ dead" cars home or we epair them on the spot. I f you can reach us with your own power w e guarantee to locate the trouble at once and fix it right at least cost to you. W J am es W atso n , County Clerk. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will he received for the improve­ ment o f that part o f the County Road in Road District No. 20, according to [ I hereby announce myself an in­ the special road proceedings and special dependent candidate for the office tax for the years 1911, 1912 and 1913 of county surveyor of Coos County, and the plans and specifications on file Oregon I am a regular graduate n the office o f the County Clerk. All contracts to he completed before the of the Kansas Stale Agricultural ! 5th day o f October, 19 14. College, class of 1884 Engaged ; The County Court reserves the right for 14 years in the location, con­ ' to reject any and all bids and to award struction and maintenance ot rail­ the contract to a bidder not the lowest should they deem it for the best inter­ roads, with the C. B & Q. Rv , est ot the County. Mo. l ’ac. Rv., A . T . & S. F. Ry., All bids ¿0 be filed with the County C. R. I. it Pac. Ry., and for to Clerk on or before the 28th day of August, A. D. 1914, at the hour o f ten years employed in irrigation and o'clock A- M., on which day such con mining engineering work. Am al­ tract shall be let A certified cheek so a member of the Oreg n Stale for five '5) per cent of the amount o f! Society of Engineers. Wil l you bid to lie deposited with the Countv Clerk with bid to be forfeited to the I support me at the polls? County in case contract shall be award- j E H. K E R N ed and the contractor shall fail, neglect j Notice to Contractors \ l August 1st, (ith, 11th, 16th, 21st, 2tith, 91st. For County Surveyor INTRODUCTIONS First National Bank, San Francisco First Trust & Sa-ings, Coos Bay OLD R E L IA B L E — EQU IP PED WITH WIRELESS Notice to Contractors VER 65 Y E A R S ' EXPERIENCE Merchants Bank Th is garage is at your service at all hours for quick repairing. County Clerk. Y o u w ill re­ ceive prompt and efficient attention. KIME & V O N P E G E R T or refuse for a period of ten days after such award is made to enter into a eon- j tract and file his bond to the satisfac- | tion o f the County Court as required by­ law. Dated at the City of Coquilie, Coos County, Oregon, thisSth day of August, A. D. 1914. J ames W atso n , Just phone. H O T E Under L New B Management AXTER Having leased this well-equipped hotel, I propose to conduct it in such a manner as to merit pat­ ronage and give satisfaction to the traveling public. M. M. YOUNG, Proprietor