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About Semi-weekly Bandon recorder. (Bandon, Or.) 1910-1915 | View Entire Issue (June 9, 1914)
Oregon Historical Society .. o Job Printing! A modem equipped 'job printing department. Advertisers! The Recorder covers the Bandon field thoroughly BANDON RECORDER BANDON, OREGON, TUESDAY JUNE 9, 1914 VOLUME XXX NUMBER 47 hustt URN 0VERM0NO Judge Coke of Circuit Court Hands Down Decision in Case of Port of Bandon vs County Treasurer. FINDS FOR PORT IN EVERY PARTICULAR Orders Money Collected On Three Mill Tax Levy Turned Over to the Port at Once. In the case of tho Port of Bandon plaintiff, vs. T. M. Dimmick, county treasurer, defendant, the uircuii court rendered a decision sustaining the contentions of the Port, and re quiring the county treasurer to pay over the special tax Immediately, im judgement was rendered late Satur day night and Is as follows: "The above entitled matter cominf on regularly to bo heard on the Do' murrer filed by plaintiff to (ho de fendant's nnawor or return to tho ul tentative writ of mandamus, herein' before Issued and served upon said defendant, plaintiff appearing Dy u. T. Treadgold its attorney, defendant appearing by L. A. Liljeqvist, district attorney, and the court boing fully informed in the premises, . It is hereby considered, ordered ,and adjudged that said demurrer be, and the same Ts hereby sustained for the reasons as stated in the dnmurrer that it appears upon tho face of said answer that said t anawor contains new matter, that said new matter does not constitute a defnso or coun terclaim; that the said answer or re turn does not show any cause why i peremptory mandamus shouM not is sue, and does not constitute r, defense or counterclaim to the allegations of tho petition, or of the alternative writ of mandamus, the iletendani electing not to plead further. "And it appearing to the court that the plaintiff at all times mentioned in thiq petition has been and now ii a municipal corporation, created, or ganized, existing and exercising mu nicipal rights, privileges and fran chises within Coos county. Oregon under and by virtue of tho laws of the state of Oregon. "That the defendant T. M. Dimi mlck, is tlrts duly elected, qualified and acting treuaurer of said Coos county Oregon. "Thntiin December, 1913, the plain tiff corporation levied tax of three mills, In accordance with the provis ions of the laws of the state of Ore gon in such cases made and provided upon all of the taxable real and per sonal property within the boundaries, of said Port of Bandon, in said coun ty and Rtate; that said tax was duly and legally extended upon the tax rolls of the said county, and a large nnrtinn thereof has been dulv and le gally collected by tho said defendant treasurer, who is nlco ex-omclo tax collector for said Coos county, Ore gon; that said defendant now has such monies in his custody, control and possession, and that altho de mand has been made upon him by the plaintiff for the payment of said fund to the plaintiff, the defendant has refused and still refuses to pay over tho same or any part thereof. "That the plaintiff is entitled to tho immediate payment to it of said tax monies, and payment to the plaintiff of said tax monies so held by the de fendant as aforesaid is the perform ance of an act which the laws of the Statu of Oregon specifically enjoin upon the defendant as a duty Inci dent to, und resulting from his of. (Ice as treasurer of said Coos coun ty. "That the plaintiff lias no plain, spWMly und udtxjuuttf rvinwly in (lie ordinal y ftnirse ef thu law that mid howl MwHg l wd Ihu re viiy ut lb ptolMW mhI urn w4wi and wfiry Ur th vmiuH t h for carrying Into effect and opera tion the purposes for which said port was incorporated. "That the said Port of Bandon has caused its treasurer to execute bond as required by law, and that the said defendant in refusing to pay ov er to plaintiff its said tax monies does thereby refuse to perform ap act which the law specifically enjoins as a duty upon the defendant, Inci dent to and resulting from his office as treasurer and tax collector of said Coos county; that demand for the pay ment of said fund has been made be fore the commencement of this action, and the payment refused, and that the plaintiff has no plain, speedy and ad' equate remedy in the ordinary course of law. "Therefore it is hereby considered, ordered nnd adjudged that a per emptory writ of mandamus issue forthwith out of this court under the seal thereof, in the name of the state of Oregon, directed to the defendant above named, commanding him at once to pay over to the plaintiff any and all tax monies of the plaintiff; which he the defendant as treasurer and tax collector of said county may have in his custody, control or pos session, under the pains and penal ties of law in such cases made and provided, aniTfurther that the plain tiff do have and recover' from and off of the defendant its costs and dis bursements hereinafter to be taxed." NOTES FROM ALONG THE BANDON WATERFRONT The Elizabeth arrived last night with 210 tons of freight and the fol lowing passengers: Mrs. J. Olsen, Ida Olsen, 'Mary Olsen, Mrs. M. J. Laughlin, T. S. VanVleet, wife and two children,, H. Hogan, W. J. Hendy, E. Walker, E. D. Dunham and wife, Miss H. Dunham, Willie Olsen, Will Barrow, James Hill, A. E. Tower. The Elizabeth will sail again at mid night Wednesday. .Tji Speedwell '.arrived yesterday with a small cargo of. freight and the following passengers:' B. i)fJ Has;. ford,,Mr8.) M,"Adderson and child, Geo. yW. Moore and wife, Geo. W. Moore, Jr., John Moore, Miss Moore, Mrs. Martha Sullivan, Mrs. E. H. Depive and child, Robert Banks,, C;. J. Green, .Perry Ward, Mrs. A. Jar nett and child, Miss Supplee, F, San born, Geo. Hardy, U. S. Grant, C. Minnett, J. W. Sutter, S. J. Lund, Mil ton Hague, G. A, Gilman, Carl Nord, 0. Carlson, C. A. Binder, Dan Mc Donald. t The Speedwell will take on part of a load of tics here and will go to Coos Bay from which point she will sail for the south Thursday at 1:00 p. m. MEASLE EPIDEMIC AT LAKESIDE AND TENMILE. Practically every family in the Lakeside and the Tenmile district are afflicted with measles and many there have been exposed to smallpox Postmaster McGee and family are among the afflicted as are also John Vamburger and family, prominent residents of that section. CELEBRATE! YES? NO? MEETING WAS HELD AT THE COMMERCIAL CLUB HALL YES TERDAY BUT NO DEFINITE STEPS TAKEN. A meeting was held last night at the Commercial Club rooms to decide whether or not Bandon would cele brate, but only about a dozen were present and nothing was done, If we are going to celebrate there should be something doing at once as It Is les than a month to July 4th, All those who attended the social dunce given at the Wigwam last Sat uruuy, June titrt, pronounced it at very enjoyable affair, I'atren of the Wigwam are always assured of a gtMKl lime, nothing fining left dm. dene by Mr. I, win that will Ihn MwtMJre of h uuU, AHHW'f 4m new will h glvwi at Ih Wigwam ' ARE YOU RECJSTERED? Next Friday, June 12th, is theast day for reg istration before the coming city flection. There seems to be some erroneous ideas in re gard to the registration. Some seemto think that their registration for countyjand state election will suffice for the city election also, but 'this is.a mistake. In order to vote at the city election you must regis ter at the city hall, before Cjity Recorder Kausrud, as he is the only man authorized to register voters for the city election. If you have not registered, remember you have only three more days in which to attend to it. Every man and woman iii Bandon should regis- ter so they may4have a voice -in the choosing of city officials on the 17th. NEXT SUNDAY IS FLAG DAY CHURCHES OF BANDON WILL UNITE AT THE M. TO HONOR OUR EMBLEM. Ev CHURCH NATIONAL Next Sunday will be "Flag Day" and in honor of the, occasion the churches of Bandon will hold union services at the M. E. Church at 11:00 ,8,.m. under the auspices of Bandon PosttG, A. R. and Bandon Lodge W. .R. C. The program will include patriotic songs, recitations, and an oration on the flag. Every man woman and child who loves the flag should attend these ser vices and learn of the uses and abuses of the flag. The stars and stripes were adopted as the official flag of the United Colonies in 1777 consequently it has been our official emblem for 137 years next Sunday. RAINY DAYS MAKE BUS INESS FOR THE LIBRARY Saturday was a rainy day and dem onstrated the popularity of 'the pub lic library in such weather. Thirty seven, books were taken out on that day and seven new borrower's cards given out. Besides a great number took advantage of the free reading tables, loaded down with popular magazines and daily and weekly news papers. The Christian Science Sunday school has made the library a pres ent of a volume entitled "First Church of Christ Scientist," and other church literature. Other friends have given "VVs Eyes" and "Prairie Night." ELKS COMING SUNDAY JUNE TWENTY-EIGHTH As was announced In Friday's Re corder the Coos County Elks will come to Bandon enmasso Sunday, June 28th, and as is always the case on Elks Day. there will be some thing doing eyery minute. The Bandon Elks will hold a meet ing in a few days and lay plans for the big event. There will bo a base ball game and other amusements. besides the usual humorous stunts that are pulled off when Elks gather together.. 4th of July Meeting O 0 O O 1) O I) 0 0 0 0 00 ooooooooooo 0 0 o A MEETING WILL HE JU'.LD WKDNKHDAY KVKNING, 0 i, J 1 1 VI' WITH. AT Till niUUI'UI'ltl. M IIU UllftlU TO Alt. a o HANois fob cmmAmn thk miuTH, mmntm mkh o iwkciai.lv hmwxtvm TO attend, II ' OMOKX 01' L'OMMJTTKK. v ti UOtfOODOUVU 0ttp ttOV00OOO0 BASEBALL GAME SUNDAY GAME POSTPONED LAST SUN DAY ON ACCOUNT OF ,R, IN WILL BE PLAYED HERE N r SUNDAY. I Owing to the heavy Tain of last Saturday and Saturday night it was necessary to postpone the ball game betwi,?n Bandon andCoos BayJUtt Sunday, but it the weatner permus the game will be played next Sunday, The Bandon team is working hard to get into shape to carry off the hon ors. The Coos Bay team is said to be a strong one and a good game is looked for. NEW REGULATIONS ISSUED FROM U. 8. LAND OFFICE. The following self explanatory let ter has just been received from the United States Land Office at Rose- burg: Bandon Recorder As a matter of information, we shall be pleased if you will publish the fact that the Gen eral Land Office has issued new reg ulations and instructions governing the opening of Siskiyou "Forest lands in Coos and Curry counties (Town ships HO and 31, Range 13, and Town ship 31, Range 14), and these amend in some particulars the circular re cently issued from the Roseburg Land Office. An important change Is made by providing that filings will be received on and after July 7, 1914. A circular giving full instruc tions will be mailed to all applicants. Yours very truly, J. M. Upton, Reg ster. DECISION IN PORT OF BAN DON CASE EXPECTED MONDAY - Port Attorney G. T. Treadgold In forms us that Judge Coke expect to decide the case of the State of Oregon vs. Port of Bandon next Monday, at the opening of the equity term. The present term of the Circuit I court is the longest one in the history of Coos county, about twenty-nve cases having been tried, and the court now being adjourned until next Monday to try equity caseC, with the jury adjourned until June 22d, when criminal cases will be taken up again. "THE LION AND THE MOUSE" AT THE GRAND SUNDAY This photo play masterpiece com plete in six reels will be offered at the Grand Theatre next Sunday, June 14th. "The Lion and the Mouse" has had a wonderful run in the largest picture houses thruout the country and again proves that high class pro ductions of this kind meet with in stant favor with the picture loving public ' Following' is the' synopsis of this great picture story: "John Burkett Ryder is a master of finance with a boundless desire for wealth. No mean avarice, but a love of power to be gained through riches; a dom ineering will and unscrupulous soul Previous to the opening of the story Ryder had compassed the financial ruin and profeslonal disgrace of Judge Ressmore, of the Supreme Court, to avenge himself for certain adverse decisions which the Judge has rendered against the corporation. Shirley Rossmore, the Judge's daugh ter and young Jefferson Ryder re turning from Europe on the same boat, have met and register a pretty story interest in each other, being at the time entirely ignorant of the friction noV existing between their respected fathers. Shirley has writ ten a novel and from Jefferson's des cription. of his father has made the star character of the story a fair pro totype ojtfye master of finance. Ry der without consulting his son's wishes has already .announced an en gagement between Jefferson and the daughter of Senator Roberts. . Shir ley Sossmore'a book which is writte: underlie pseudonym of Ssrah Greer gets into -Ryder's Jjome and maker such an .treaton. that the great fi nancier employs a detective to find the author. Sarah Green is fouM; and Ryder employes her to compile his biography not dreaming that, she is the daughter of the Judge he has ruined. Now comes the battle be tween the Lion and the Mouse. The lleuee .wins the vLien'siamkaUefl bj the outspoken audacity of her ppln ion ef hia life and moral code. Kate Roberts, whom Ryder had selected to be his son's fiancee elopes with hi. aristocratic private secretary. Rydei to pacify his son and to offset his at tachment for Shirley Rossmore sug gesta that kf shall marry Sarah Gree: "who has proved herself zar more brilliant than the Judge's girl." It it then Shirley' turn, she declares hei Identity and admits that she has se cured certain letters from Ryder':; desk that will prove her father's in nocence. Ryder orders her from the house,' then he sits up all night, con sumes innumerable black cigars and finally conquerhls own, vanity. Next day Jefferson Ryder proposes but Shirley' declares that she will never marry a man that has such' a father'. With bitter words Jeffron de nounces his father, he tells him that the girl ho loves objects to the fam ily. But John Burkett Ryder eats n big slice of humble pie, he announces that he will prevent the impeachment of Judge Rossmore, and implores Shirley to acept his son. The Mouse had conquered the Lion." COQUILLEJO BE If ACTION PROMPTED BY PETI TION SIGNED BY FIVE HUN DRED CITIZENS ASKING THAT NO LICENSES BE ISSUED. It la reported that the Coqullle city councjl at their regular meeting last night refused by a vote of five to one to grant any saloon licenses for the next six months. The action it Is said came from the fact that a pe tition signed by over COO voters was presented to the couacll asking that sueh action be taken. The Mleont have until July 1st to do business undsr their old licenses but After that time tMrt will be notk Ing stain In the liquor business at the eourtty seat. Karl (Mmm and Key Hvi Chm. WLsaiiiiM MjLiMattieUri J IV1! WW w wwwwt MANY ATTEND CITY CAUCUS Fully Two Hundred Voters Present at Mass Meeting Called For Purpose of Nominating City Ticket. GEO. TOPPING FIRST CHOICE FOR MAYOR Much Interest Manifested In Men Who Will Com pose The Next Municipal Council. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o CITY TICKET Mayor Geo. P. Topping Mayor .... Geo. J. Armstrong Mayor (by petition) J. Nielson Recorder E. B. Kausrud Recorder .. B. N. Harrington Councflmen, West Ward Long term, Dr. L. P. Sorensen Long term H. C. Dippel Long term C E. Klepfer o Long term A. McNair o t ..Sfiojst' term ....Steve Gallier o o Snort term J. H, Shields o o 0 p Councilmen, East Ward o o Long term .... F. J. Chatburn o o Long term ...... S. Mundy o o -Short-term . . . . .C. 'R. 'Moore" o ' o Short term J. W. Mast o Short term ..... J. H. Gould o Short term S. E. Hlnes o Short term .... C. H. Hurley o By petition. o o oooooooooo'o The mass meeting .Friday night for the nomination of candidates for city officers brought out about 200 people, and though there was much spirit shown, everything went off quietly. F. J. Chatburn was made chair man and C. R. Moore secretary of the meeting. The first in order was the naming of candidates for mayor, and the names of Geo. P. Topping, Geo. J. Armstrong, John Nielson and J. W. Mast were duly presented and nomin ations were then closed. For city recorder the names of E. B. Kausrud and B. N. Harrington wero proposed, and no further names ap pearing, these two gentlemen were duly nominated by the secretary cast ing the ballot of the meeting for these two men as the regular nominess for recorder. , Balloting for mayor was then tak en up and on the first ballot Geo. P. Topping received 89 votes, Geo. . J. Armstrong 36, John Nielsen 3G and J. W. Mast 25. Mr. Topping was then declared nominated and a se cond ballot was taken to vote off the tie between Armstrong and Nielsn, the ballot resulting in 107 for Arm strong and 81 for Nielson. The vmeeting then adjourned and the voters of the east ward went to the firo hall where they nominated councilmen, while the west ward re mained at the opera house. The west ward named Dr. L. P. Sorensen, H. C. Dippel, C. E. Klep fer and A. McNair for the long term and Steve Gallier and John Shields for the short term. In the east ward F. J. Chatburn and S. Mundy were nominated for the long term end C, R. Moore, J, W. Mast, J, 11. Gould and S. E. Hlnes for the short term. On Saturday afternoon petitions with the required number of names attached, were filed with the city recorder demanding the name of John Nielson he jilcl on the ticket fur myur arid 0. Ji, llur. Ity or ftovrH'JIwsn fur the uliort Urn, thrnV ih www will iptisr In addition U the wmut bt the rU