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About Coquille herald. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1905-1917 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 13, 1917)
low ebb on account of the increasing I scarcity of cars. Twenty-five mii.t which usually par ticipate in the weekly industrial bar- i ometerof the WestCoust Lumbermen's Association, did not attempt to operate primarily on account of restricted ship ping facilities, lop shortage and local weather conditions. The decrease in oruers accepted is | said to have been due to frigid weather conditions east, coupled with a now generally acknow odged mill prejudice against loading up on “futures” until the fundamental manufacturing fac Our stock of Rugs a .d Linoleum w .s completly cleaned out at our tors for 1917 are ’ore definitely deter- recent sale. It has een replaced fc/ an extensive, up-to-the minute I mined. Cost increases re said to be running line of new goods. t is a pleasure to be able to present to you so rampant in the industry, with practi fresh a stock and 01 e that is certain to contain just the material cally all material?, supplies, and ma chinery entering into the manufacture you desire. We inv te your inspection of these goods. I of lumber and its various further pro cessed products, uncertain as to supply, difficult to buy for reasonable delivery and constantly higher in price. Car shortage, which a few weeks ago seemed considerably easier, is now reported more severe than ever. Log supply is said to be short in all districts except possibly Grays Harbor. Recent local weather conditions have seriously handicapped woods operations thereby adding uncertainty in the supply of raw material. These conditions, it is said, are mak ing manufacturers cautious in accept ing new business, where under more Post Office Building M. J. Hartson, Proprietor normal times, orders now turned down, would be accepted without very careful scrutiny. Weather conditions throughout the country have been against the lumber trade during the week, the greater part of the natural distributing territory fur West Coast lumber and shingles having Remember that the Bulletin is the been under snow and ice, with temper best advertising medium you ever saw atures ranging too low for outside in Coquille. building operations. Notwithstanding this, however, the SUMMONS Ladies’ Real hair puffs, were $2.50 now Ladies $1.25 Middy Blouses now 85c mills of the West Coast Lumbermen’s In the Circuit Court oi the State of Oregon did take on 70,700,349 feet 79c Men’s $2.00 wool mixed overshirts of Association for the County of Coos new business during the week and $2.75 Indian pattern blanket robes pret $1.49 ran the unshipped balance of transcon Cuthbert Peart, Plaintiff, tinental orders to approximately 15,000 John Peart, Will Peart, ty patterns $1.95 or William’s 10c shaving soap carloads. atsittu.ur Art Peart and W. L. Kist- Torchon linen laces 4c per yard and up Colgate’s ner, Partners, doing busi now 4c SUMMONS Infants sacques and sweaters, all wool ness under the firm name style of,—Peart Bro $6.00 Axminister Rugs now only $3.75 Events Which Caused Break and 35c up thers and Company, UPPOSE that tomorrow you see a chance Defendants, j Here are the events with the dates where by investing $500 or $1,000 in a busi To John Peart, Will Peart, and Art on which they took place which led up Peart, ness venture you can double your money. defendants above named:— to the present German situation: Are you ready for that opportunity? If IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF you are not, the man witli the ready check Feb. 4, 1915: Germany declared all OREGON:—You are hereby required and answer the complaint book is. He always carries a goodly balance waters around Great Britain a war to filed appear against you in the above entitled in bank waiting for the opportunities which zone after Feb. 18, and announced that action, on or before the last day of the daily present themselves in the business world. every merchant vessel found there time prescribed in the order for publi-' This is an age of quick action. Real estate and busi would be submarined. cation of this summons, which pre time is six weeks, the last day ness deals are consummated within the hour. Your Feb. 10: The United States warned scribed which time is Tuesday the 20th day credit in the community may be excellent. You may Germany it would be held to “strict ac of February, 1917, ana if you fail to 1 be able, if given a little time, to borrow enough money countability” for any entrenchment on of so appear and answer the said com Coquille, Oregon American life or property. to put thiough a deal. But the man with the ready plaint by said time the plaintiff will Martin Block on Front Street to the Court for the relief de cash, the man with the check book, will get the prefer Feb. 16: Germany replied that the apply manded in his said complaint, a succinct | ence. unfairness of Great Britain’s blockade statement of which is as follows:— and the necessity of self-preservation For judgment against you for the BE READY WITH A CHECK BOOK TO GRASP sum of $350.84, together with his costs would force her to a continuation of AN OPPORTUNITY. ard was found impossible to New York, Feb. 10.—Am this policy. and disbursements in this action, and for an order of sale of the real prop bassador VonBernstorff sails be overcome without appar April 30: American steamer Gul- erty and the personal property attached Farmers and Merchants Bank flight torpedoed and three killed. from New York at 2 o’clock ent dire consequences, the herein. (From The Bulletin) May 1: Advertisement in New York Service of this summons is made by passports of the correspond on Wednesday. The Scan- papers warned Americans of danger of publication in pursuance of an order made by the Hon. Janies Watson, marine travel, and hundreds who had dinavian-American line an ents and others were return County Judge Court of Berne, via Paris, Feb. 12. ed four hours before the em nounces his arrangements booked passage on Lusitania received the County of of Coos the for County the State of mailed warnings. Oregon, dated the 6th day of January, Germany is delaying many bassy train left on Saturday are completed. May: 7 Lusitania sunk, 1200 drowned, 1917, directing the publication thereof Americans in Berlin, and night- in the Coquille Herald, a newspaper of 115 of them Americans. One side of your Pass Book will show all the money you have circulation printed and publish receivad. T1 e other side will show all you have paid out, and May 13: United States protested, I ! general contemplates possible retali- Minister Gerard cabled London, Feb. 10.—An in saying ed at Coquille, Coos County, Oregon, the cancelled checks are your receipts. America “will not omit any once a week tor a period of six eonse This fine arrangement is yours if you will open your check ac tory measures in event of immediately upon his arrival tercepted wireless message word or act necessary to its sacred cutive weeks, commencing on the 9th count here. of January, 1917. and ending on of maintaining the rights of Amer day war. The Foreign Office is in Berne. said a German submarine duty Your account will be given careful and considerate attention. the 20th day of February, 1917. ican citizens.’’ attempting to keep United C. R. BARROW, displayed a French flag while May 30: Germany replied that Lusi- j Attorney for Plaintiff, States citizens from getting Washington, Feb. 12.—It sinking the Peruvian ship tania was armed and carried munitions. Residing at Coquille, Oregon. l-9-7t CAPITAL and SURPLUS $60,000.00 into or out of Germany. June 8: Secretary Bryan refused to Lorton. Peru formally de A. J. SHERWOOD, President L. H. HAZARD, Cashier Notice of Finel Settlement is stated that the Germans R. E. SHINE, Vice President O. C. SANFORD, Asst. Cashier sign second note, resigned. Notice is hereby given that the un- manded punishment of the The Military Party is fully wish an opportunity to talk June 10: New note warned Ger dersigned did on the 12th day of Jan uary, 1917, tile in the County Court for prepared for hostilities with over peace. In the answer submarine commander and many. her final account America and will not sup sent back the American gov claimed indemnity. July 9: Germany re eplied a British ¡n Coos County, matter Oregon, of the administration of ship could not be protected by the pres- the estate of Isaac N. DeLong, deceas- port any efforts to preserve ernment replied that it ence of an American aboard. ! ed, Court has 1917, set Monday, the and 19th that day said of February. as the peace. would discuss with Germany Rome, Feb. 10.—Neutral July 21: Another American note 1 day Under New Management and the County Court room in the sent, calling for no reply, but restat County Court house at the City of Co ambassadors are urging the The Germans demanded such a measure conditional quille, Coos County, Oregon, as the position. Having leased this well-equipped hotel, I propose place for hearing objections to said that Ambassador Gerard ly, providing submarine op Pope to strongly and public ing Aug. 19: Arabic sunk and two final account and the settlement of said to conduct it in such a manner as to merit pat ly condemn the German sub Americans drowned. estate. sign a treaty guaranteeing erations were limited. ronage and give satisfaction to the traveling | Dated this 12th day of January, 1917. marining. Oct. 5: Bernstoff promised disavowal permission to German ships a n n ie D elong . public. and reparation for Arabic. Administratrix of the Estate of Isaac to leave American ports in London, Feb. 12.—The j N. l-16-5tp Jan. 8, 1916: Berlin promised to pay British vessels Netherleeand New York, Feb. 10—The indemnity for Americans lost on Lusi DeLong. case of war. w e r e submarined. American Merchantmen Or tania, investigate case of Persia, sunk Notice to Ci editors The officials threaten to Lycia leans and Rochester sailed in Mediterranean, and observe interna Notice is hereby given that the un Lloyd reports show 15,700 dersigned, has been appointed adminis hold all American correspond law in Mediterranean. had been sunk since the from New York harbor at tional trator of the estate of Alva E. Neely, ents as hostages. Ambassa tons Jan. 25: Secretary Lansing announc deceased, and all creditors of said estate at 2:30 this afternoon en- previous report. ed Germany had refused to carry out are hereby notified to present their dor Gerard refused to sign claim to me, at the office of W. C. route to France in open defi of disavowal. in Coquille, Coos County, Ore the treaty. The Ambassa London, Feb. 12. -I t is ance of the German threat. promises Jan. 29: United States final word on Chase, gon, within six months from the date hereof. All claims so presented must dor demanded the right to handed Bernstortf. reported that China The vessels passed quaran Lusitania in writing, duly itemized, and veri Feb. 4: Germany’s reply received. be send a code message to officially fied as by law required. has broken diplomatic rela tine abreast. They are rac Feb. 15: Germany warned world that Cadillac Ford WILLIS E. NEELY, Washington asking for in tions with Germany. Administrator. $ .50 all armed liritish and allied vessels Doctor's Call, City....... .........$ .50 ing to see which can get in- structions, the war official .25 be sunk without warning. Unit Date of first publication, January 30, Train Call.......................................25 the war zone first. They ed would States demands withdrawal of order. 11917; last pub. Feb. 27. 1917. Johnson’s Mill ......................... 1.50 1.50 representing Germany refus New York, Feb. 12—Much | to Norway ....................... ........... 3.00 2 00 are not armed and carry no March 3 and March 7: Senate and Notke to Creditors ing the request. Myrtle Point................. ........... 5.00 3.00 fear is felt in London today contraband. house voted to stand back of president. Notice is hereby given that the un Poor Farm ........... 2.00 1.50 by order of the County Court March 24: British steamer Sussex dersigned, The Foreign office request because of the non-arrival of ........... 5.00 5.00 for Coos County, Oregon, has been | Fairview attacked by submarine, several Ameri duly appointed administrator of the Sumner ed the passports of the the big White Star liner Ad Berlin (via Seville) Feb 10. cans injured. ........... 15.00 10.00 of Patrick F. Dwyer, deceased;! 6.00 ........... 7.00 newspapermen, carrying out riatic which carried a full —The Press Bureau announ April 18: United States notified Ger estate and that all persons having claims Dora 7.00 ........... 8.00 against said estate are hereby notified many diplomatic relations would be the threat made to Minister cargo of war munitions. She ced a single submarine has severed if Germany kept up its meth that they are required to present the 8.00 ... 10.00 same duly verified and with the proper 2.00 Riverton ....................... .......... 3.00 Gerard. is 24 hours overdue. returned to port and stated ods of submarine warfare. vouchers therefor to the undersigned at .......... 5.00 4.00 office in Coquille. Coos County, Ore April 19: President Wilson addresses his .......... 10.00 7.50 it had sunk 15 ships. Ambassador Gerard then gon, within six months from the date 3.00 2.00 Beaver Hill Junction..... .......... on German submarine war of this notice. said “I will sit in Berlin un Pittsburgh, Feb. 10.—Ni The list includes 10 mer congress 3.00 Dated this 30th day of January, 1917. ! Coaledo ........................ .......... 4.00 fare. cholas Murray Butler, Presi til kingdom come and will chantmen, totaling 10,000 May 4: Germany gives pledge to Administrator A. of J. the SHERWOOD, 4.00 ............................... 5.00 estate of Pat Henryville ......... 10.00 7.50 Marshfield...................... not leave the city until all dent of Columbia University, ¡tons in the Atlantic, one warn all ships before attacking them rick Dwyer, Deceased. l-30-5tp 6.00 Broadbent ..................... .......... 10.00 Ford Americans are permitted claims this afternoon to have British vessel in the North and safety to passengers. 7.50 Bridge ........................ .......... 10.00 N#’’te to Creditors Cars May 10: Germany admits Sussex positive knowledge that the ¡Sea, of 3000 tons, and the was sunk in error and expresses regret. Gravel Ford .......... 10 00 7.50 free exit.” Notice is hereby Riven that the un 6.00 8.00 for hire British have captured the dersigned, by order of the County British trawlers Shamrock Submarine controversy regarded closed. Court for Coos County, Oregon, has Powers In the meantime the Ger submarine Deutschland. 10.00 15.00 . tI $1 per 2.50 and Thistle and two uniden June 18: Austria-Hungary, in note j qu)y appointed administrator of .......... 4.00 man police, acting under in hour to United States, defends submarine the estate of Edward Clark, deceased; Fishtrap _____ 3.00 2.00 structions from the Foreign Berlin, Feb. 10. On« hun tified trawlers. attack on the American steamer Pe- and that all persons having claims ..... against said estate are hereby notified office, siezed all the passports dred Americans accompanied trolite, December 5, 1915. that they are required to present the Coast Lumber Market July 9: German merchant liner same duly verified and with the proper i of all financiers, Red Cross Ambassador Gerard and wlli ! vouchers therefor to the undersigned arrives. workers, citizens and news occupy the second section of Seattle, Wash., Feb. 11.—It was an Deutschland at his office in Coquille. Ceos from County, July 15: United States rules that ()re(jon, within six months the papermen. off week in lumber. Production was Deutschland is merchant submarine. date of this notice. the train. greatly curtailed, orders accepted we e Keb. 1. Germ: »y announce, deci.ion thi» Coquille, Oregon When the determined considerably less than during the pre to abrogate pledges and turn loose sub-j Administrator^ the estate of’ Ed- stand taken by Minister Ger- Subscribe for the Rulletin. vious week, and rail shipments were at marines. ward Clark, Deceased. l-30-5tp Retiring from Business Sale Still Continues W e can be the means of assisting you financially if you w ill let us. —By this we mean that we have merchandise to offer you at prices that are unmatchable. B y trad ing with us you can save dollars, this is the store where you spend the least and get the most for it— A visit to the store w ill impress you with the true importance of this sale. New Slock Just Arrived Rugs and Linoleum Linoelum 50c to $1.60 per sq. yd. Rugs $6.00 to $40.00 We have also just received a new line of Draperies Coquille Furniture Co. We are Still Selling Out Our Pictures One lot of Ladies Suits and Coats to close out at less than Wholesale Prices THE FAIR STORE WAR DISPATCHES INCOME and OUTLAY F IR S T NATIONAL B A N K HOTEL BAXTER CHARLES BAXTER, Proprietor Cars for Hire P hone 4 6 3 Gardner & Larsen