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About Coquille herald. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1905-1917 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1917)
ANSCO H LM 'T H E Ansco Ve»t- X Pocket Speedex catches swiftly moving figures without a blur. It gets into action quickly when every second counts. You can change the focus, the speed and opening of the shutter instantly and accurately while viewing the image in the finder. Let us show you this camera. Other Anscos $2 to $55- Ansco Ve»t-Poclca| Speed« F u h rm a n ’s P h arm ac y MERELY MENTIONED Miss Julia Sullivan is visiting her brother, J. A. Sullivan. Miss Sadie Mulkey, of Eugene, is visiting friends in Coquille and vicin ity. New stoves and ranges at Quick’s. Also a full line of second hand wood and coal stoves. Dr. Low performed an operation for adenoids and tonsils on the daughter of Mrs. Goldtrip last Saturday. Mrs. F. S. Slagle returned Saturday from a few days visit with her sis ter, Mrs. H. N. Butler, at Prosper. Lee Jolley announces another big open air dance at the Pastime Pa- villion for Saturday night, August 25. Don’t forget “Her Condoned Sin” at the Scenic next Monday. One of the greatest film productions of the century. Archie Walker leaves this week on thF Elizabeth for San Francisco where he will transact business while enjoy ing his vacation. E. E. Johnson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lawrence are at the Barton cottage at Bandon for a few days’ recreation on the beach. O. A. Webster, who was called to the bedside of his mother at Mena, Neb., several weeks ago, is expected to return the latter part of the week. Fred Von Pegert and family are camping on Catching creek while Fred is engaged in installing the ma chinery in the new shingle mill at that point. Ed Lorenz and little son left for Medford yesterday to join Mrs. Lo renz who is at the bedside of her fath er who received serious injuries from a fall recently. An important meeting of the local Honor Guard will be held at the Red Cross Headquarters tomorrow eve ning. All members are urgently re quested to attend. That old film favorite, Anita Stew art, will appear at the Scenic tonight in “The More Excellent Way,” a greater Vitagraph film. All art lov ers should see this picture. Jack Juza, who left for Portland early in July is now working on the Oregonian in that city and doing fine, so we are told by Geo. Battey, who re turned from that city the first of the week. The M. E. Sunday school will meet for their annual picnic at Patterson’s Grove on Wednesday at 10 a. m. All members with hearty appetites and well filled lunch baskets are invited to be present. Another carload of cattle were sent from Myrtle- Point today to the North Portland, market. This is the elev enth car in four days to be shipped from Myrtle Point. P. H. Peterson is shipping the car. Miss Claire Sherwood came over from Marshfield Saturday and packed several trunks for the Sherwood party and forwarded them to Portland for us» while they sojourn in that city They expect to return to Coquille in a week or two Mrs. Nels Osmundson returned from a visit of several months at San Bernardino, California, Saturday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Eugene Wickham who will visit here for a time. Nels says he does not know whether his wife will stay or if it is only a visit. Chas. Kime accompanied a shipment of thirty-six infected tubercular cat tle from Myrtle Point and Coquille to Po.tland Saturday. The animals will be slaughtered at the stockyards there and those not too badly infected will be used for beef. Mr. Kime represents the owners. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Swanson and five children who come from Barnett, 111., where they have been farming and Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Swanson and three Friday night from their Crater Lake of poles as far as Cedar Point, three children from Mildletowr, Ohio, a fac trip in the latter gentleman’s car. miles from the initial pole at the cor- tory town, stopped in Marshfield last While away the party also visited ner of Second and B streets and are night and today went to Coquille, Klamath Falls and returned bv way now at the point where the power line where they plan to make their home. of Ashland. They report a lii/e trip leaves the county highway and fol- and that fishing on the lake way the lows the private right of way of the I —Times. Many cars have gone over the direct and that fishing on the lake was the company. On the highway the poles road to and from Marshfield during best ever, but, unfortunately none took have been set about 250 feet apart the past week but all say it is sure tackle and could acquire none at the blit on the balance of the line they hard travelling. Strangers to the lake so were compelled to be mere will be set 350 feet apart. There are road are cautioned against tackling spectators while others caught three fifteen men in the crew and Manager and four pound rainbows by the hun- McKenna said this morning he could it. dreds. ten more men to advantage. They The 12-year old son of Ed Davis, W. H. Lyons this week installed a use huv« one hundred poles yet to who lives in the north part of town, new counter at his store winch com- se'- as over wire., to stretch lie- fell and broke both bones in his left bines three important features. These *'”e the wtd hne as the w‘d be *n commission, arm Wednesday when jumping olf a features are, a display case, storage soon as the present line is com- four-foot bank. Dr. Hamilton induced bins and a wrapping counter. The pl®ted the crew wilt proceed to tl the fracture. first is contained in the front of the work of putting in the new line be- The Scenic will start at 7:30 sharp fixture and comprises many small tween this city and Myrtle Point, pro from now on. The short reels will be glass covered receptacles where the the men can be sceured for the run first. Please try and come any contents of the bins may be displayed, w'ork. how in time to see the beginning of The bins are at the back and under J. S. Middleton returned from his the 5-reel feature. You will get home the counter and are dust and vermin California tiip Saturday and will re early.—Manager. proof, assuring a perfectly clean prod- main in Coos county indefinitely. Mr. Owing to the absence from the city uct. Mr. Lyons stated this morning Middleton stated Saturday that he of the mayor and several of the coun- that this is the first of several inno- , found conditions far from good while cilmen there was no council meeting vations he has planned for the near on his trip south but that he gained enough in the way of health to make last night. Only the recorder and future. Councilman Lorenz were present at Charles Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. up for the other disappointments. the appointed time. J. D. Myers, of this city, was a visitor While in the south he visited the sec the home place yesterday, coming tion of the state north of San Francis K. E. Hodgman, assistant engineer at for his last visit before departing co and in every section he found many on the state road projects in the coun in men and general poor conditions. ty, will leave tomorrow for the Pre for active service across the pond idle He says there is Httle money in Mr. Myers was a member of the vol sidio where he will enter the offiuers unteer forces at the time of the Mexi circulation that there and that the small training camp for preparation for ac can trouble but owing to the fact that farmers’ crops are nearly a failure tive life at the front. 31 years of age was dis- owing to the extended drouth. Those A party composed of A. M. Wood he is over from that branch of the ser- who planted fruit in recent years call ford. Mrs. J. A. Lamb and son, Ir charged He immediately enlisted in the the year a failure while those who ving, and Mrs. Jennie Williams and vice. regular army and has been stationed went into poultry are compelled to son, Morris, will leave tomorrow for at Clackamas while awaiting orders to se*l °f their flocks owing to the high a week at the Nicholson place in the the front. These orders have now cost of feed and many of them arc sand hills north of Coos Bay. been received and his company leaves compelled to hire out at days, wages, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nicholson and port where they expect to embark soon This makes the supply of laborers far Miss Anna Broad are the guests of Oregon tomorrow for some eastern in excess of the demand and lowers Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Dungey. The par for France. j wages so none who have to pay board ty is from Medford and will remain Workmen began yesterday to p u li'" » more than make a bare the balance of tbe week enjoying the down the old engine room at the E. E* Taken as a wholc Mr' Middleton says out door pleasures of Coos ceunty. Johnson mill in this city and a new er.-,Coos eounty conditions are far ahead The sidewalks were wet with the gine room will be erected as soon as of “"V he found m our slster state- first real rain for several months yes the debris from the old is cleared Mr- and Mrs' C A- Machon were terday morning. The excessive hu away. The new building will replace '»^iness visitors to Marshfield Fri- midity of the atmosphere accounts for the last of the old mill ami wili be con-1 day# the fact that many have stated that it structed of the best of material and was the warmest morning of the sea built to stay. At the same time live son. rolls are being installed at the mill Mr’, and Mrs. F. E. Conway and son and also nevfr live transfer skids which Rates:—One cent a word, each in started Sunday for a trip to Washing will greatly relieve the congestion be sertion. No charge less than 15 cents. ton points in which he will combine hind the big saw when the mill is run business with pleasure by learning all ning full blast. Other improvements WANTED—Second hand furniture. he can about the milk business in the are also being made in other parts of Highest prices paid. Coquille Fur state which supports so many conden- the mill with the result that a mater niture Company. ial increase in the output of the mill saries. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Knowlton and is expected when all are completed. DAIRY RANCH FOR RENT, stock daughter, Naomi, went to Bandon yes The line crew of the Oregon Power for sale. Enquire of F. B. Phillips Ladies Bazaar, Coquille. terday and will take the Elizabeth for Company have completed the setting at the >________________l__!------------ California where Miss Naomi will re sume her studies at Berkeley. Mrs. Knowlton will remain during the school year and R. S. will return 'o Coquille after a couple of weeks spent O nly F irst C lass H otel in th e City in the south. We cater to the best trade and our service The board of county draft examin ers met at the offices of Dr. James leaves nothing to be desired. Special writing Richmond yesterday and examined room and sample rooms for Commercial men. several applicants from the bay whose residences are in other counties. Sev T h e P a tro n a g e of th e T ra v e le r is Solicited eral of those examined failed to pass the physical tests and will be re-ex amined at the bay before their exemp tion papers are finally signed. Fred Slagle announces that he will leave for Marshfield the first of the month and take up his duties as sales man with the Goodrum auto agency ir. that city. Among the cars he will Southwestern Oregon has come through patriotically in response to A handle are the Chevrolet, Oakland, ¡very appeal to assist in the Great War. Our young men have gone p Buick, Cadillac and Oldsmobile. In n great numbers, our people have invested in Liberty Bonds and Jg the meantime he is rustling the coun jiven freely to the Red Cross. ^ ty over for a man to take charge of rtc slack in our business must all be taken up. We must cut out T. his tailoring establishment in this he lost, false and waste motions. Make every minute and every |C city. nove count. Claud Tabor, who has been employ rhe telephone will assist greatly in making for efficiency. But re- ed on the carriage at the local mill, nember not to use the phone unnecessarily. It is lost motion for £Ji net with a serious accident Saturday fOU and for the public servants who have more important calls wait which will put him off the pay roll for ng on you. an indefinite period. A log got away Efficiency Will Win the War. from the bull wheel and crushed his left hip and leg against one of the mill timbers, breaking the bone in his leg and badly crushing the hip. He was taken to the Coquille Hospital and his injuries attended by Dr. Hamilton. J. W. Leneve this morning had a crew of men moving his fixtures out of the old Schroeder stand in order that E. A. Folsom may get the build ing ready for occupancy. Mr. Fol som will move into his new quarters as soon as some necessary alterations can be made. The fixtures, which consist in part of two modern show cases, have been set up in W. C. Rose’s | store where they will be fil'ed with samples of lace and other ladies fine YSTEMATIZE your household expenses by goods. <3^ ¡1 opening a bank account for your wife. Give Mrs. J. A. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. J. her a check book and teach her the use of it. L. Bean, of Riverton, and Mr. and ^ v pav the butcher, the grocer, the baker, with Mrs. B. I. Randleman and son, of Par n check. Then at the end of the month kersburg, formed a party which left you’ll find out just how much it costs you Sunday morning for Portland for a to run the heme. When payment by check ten days’ trip. They will visit Hood is made there never is any doubt as to whether or not River and Astoria and the various in a bill is paid. The check is a receipt. tervening towns on the Columbia Besides, a checking account will give your wife a Highway while away. business education. The number of ordinarily bright C. E. Schroeder, E. A. Schroeder, women who know absolutely nothing of hanking is sur W. C. Chase and A. N. Gould returned prising. If you are n husband, father, brother, you Mr. and Mrs. VV. H. Schroeder are enjoying a visit from Mr. and Mrs. C. H. I.indsley, of Chiso, California. Mr. Lindsley is an uncle of Mrs. S. ,.nd Mrs. Lindsley a sister of Mis. J o h n Clinton, of the upper river. They are making an extended stay, visiting their many relatives in Coos county. Their last visit here four years ago was cut short and they will endeavor to make the rounds th i; time. WANT COLUMN HOTEL BAXTER CHARLES BAXTFR, Proprietor r Quid carries the Wisconsin vegeta ble and meat cooker, the best on the market. Will take 14 half gallon jar. or 21 quart jars at a filling and cooks meats in two and one half hours—a Saving of ovi - an hour on each filling Ileiny Huggins and Fred Hollister were in town on business yesterday. Fruit jars in stock at Quick’s—Easy Seal, Mason, Economy, Schram and Knowlton. Both new and second hand. Your CREAM is worth 47 CENTS per pound butterfat today. The high price of Pork gives your sk’m n'lik a value of 75 to 80 cents per hundred pounds. Compare this with the prices you are now getting. Ship us your cream today and get your check tomorrow. T. S. Townsend Creamery Co. Phone 151, Coquille, Ore. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ .-va Mr. DAIRYMAN We wish to announce that we are operating your own HOME CREAMERY and have spent much time, effort and money getting it equipped with the best of everything that we might best serve your interests. We are giving the same honest weights and tests we always did and prompt cash payments. We have the same competent buttormaker as ever and IE DESIRED Henry Belloni will receive your cream and Pay Spot Cash for EVERY Delivery at the very highest price for butterfat. W e Pay Portland Prices at our plant AT COQUILLE. YOU PAY NO EXPRESS TO PORTLAND ON BUTTERMILK. You get your buttermilk hack from us free. Do business with your Lome creamery whose money is invested in your home country. COQUILLE VALLEY CREAMERY Coquille, Oregon. Cut Out the Lost Motion G rind Coos and Curry Telephone Co. B irth s. Dr. Low reports, August 3—To Mr. and Mrs. Irwin E. Nelson at Broadbent a daughter. August 5—To Mr. and Mrs. Tike Cook at Myrtle Point a son. August 10—To Mr. and Mrs. John Barklow on the Myrtle Point road a daughter. cannot tell when death may overtake you, and it is well that your wife, daughter and sister know some thing of banking. MAKE UP YOUR MIND TODAY TO GIVE YOUR WIFE A CHECK BOOK. * tm titti* ■ tc ui m i Farmers and Merchants Bank Belt a G*E MotorTo Let the G-E Motor take the grind out of your chores. * Motor-driven machines will n ek, separate cream, churn, print! tnols, pump water, cut f« < 1 ai 1 t nsila.. , y:: J anti shell corn, split and saw kindling, thresh grain and perform prarn ally all ordinary tasks requiring -ready applica tion of power. A (i-K motor ' ’1 soon pay for itself in labor and time saved. Ask our power man to si v you just where a motor will help on your farm. Oregon Power Co. C oquille, O re g o n The Best Prices If you want to realize the best prices for C h ittam B ark , O re g o n G ra p e R oot, D a n d elion R o o t, R ose L eav es, F o x g lo v e and all other drug plants, write to Geo. Schumacher SUM NER, OREGON _____________ ii____