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About Western world. (Bandon, Coos County, Or.) 1912-1983 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 1915)
It doesn’t matter what you want to buy or sell, don’t forget the « 77ie Diamond From the Sky 0 a CHAPTER THIRTEEN “The Man ill the Mask" Pirates at Wreck of the Santa Clara Even Stole Dead Women’s Garments X $10,000 Paid to tlie Person Writing the Best Sequel to This Story. Esther Stanley- Lottie Pickford Arthur Stanley Irving Cummings Blair Stanley William Kussel Vivian Marston Charlotte Burton Hagar Eugenie Ford Luke Lovell George Periolat Marmaduke Smythe Orral Humphry Quabba ... W. J, Tedmarsh SHOW N AT THE <>R NXII THE %TKK Every Tuesday Night. Mail sacks were ' The ruthlessness of the pirates i | at gathering more who operated at Coos Bay recently I rifled and prosecution by the post is told in an editorial of the Marsh office department will probably fol field Tinies, in which Editor Maloney low; trunks and suitcases were brok ' pleads for a law to prevent a recur- ' en into, the garments of women rence: , victims of the wreck laying dead in "The pillaging of the steamer San the morgue were appropriated, and ta Clara, which continued since she I tlie personal belongings of other | was stranded on Basteudorf beach, women injured in the wreck were has made up an incident which is takeu along with everything else on without precedent on the Pacific I the vessel tiiat was portable, or that coast and will receive almost Na-' could be carried away. Tlie looting tional notoriety. A cargo valued at was as complete as it was possible $50,000 was siezed by people of Coos 1 I for the eager scores who flocked Bay who gathered in hundreds on aboard and waded in the surf, could the beach to get what they could ' make it. Personal effects, baggage, from the ship. Whiskey was the i I United States mail and all. was ap- first thing taken and while it lasted i parently treated alike. The pillag Hie looters indulged in drunken org | ers took what they could get and ies. All that could be taken from then ofteu fought over it afterward the vessel was removed and because for possession. Not satisfied witli there was still some freight in the what had been taken someone set hold tiiat could not be reached, the fire to the Santa Clara and the dynamiting of the derelict was flames have closed this very remark threatened in order to get a chance able incident." For a few brief moments of an- this girl Esther Harding, is tlie real guish. torture and fatigue. Luke Lo and only Iieir to all tiiat Colonel veil, crawling up from the sea. cared Stanley died possessed of. Site no little whether he lived or died. Hut doubt carries the documentary proof with returning breath and life came of this hidden on her person. If Es fear. What answer had lie to give ther is tlie rightful heir of Stanley to his enemies regarding his dead the diamond is hers. And if Arthur accomplice under the murky waters? Stanley is an impostor, the earldom And tiie Diamond from tlie Sky? The in England is yours. We are bound gypsy shook with an ague of super to silence, of course, owing to your stition and apprehension, it seemed rasli acts. But. at least, there is one plain to Luke now tiiat no evil hand simple thing to do, Blair, You must could hold tlie diamond, Let it lie. marry tills girl. Then you will have then, at tlie bottom of the sea. He la clear claim to the title and will rose to his feet and staggered away also possess the Diamond from the into the darkness. Sky. it was decided to enlist anew Sunrise found him far back in the the sympathy and help of Mrs. Bur mountains, and such was tlie infili ton Randolph in finding Esther and once of tlie great fear that had come bringing about the marriage. upon him that in the desperation of While mother and son were plot his acute reformation, Luke asked ting her mortal unhappiness, Esther Marshtiield Record Says There Was for and secured work as a black and Quabba had visited the gypsy But Others Say Not—Title smith's helper. tribe, and strengthened by many "»ian Was Solier. Meanwhile Vivian Marston was gifts of aid, the quaint pair had set keeping watch of Arthur, "The out afresh on their quest of Arthur. Under the startling caption “What golden man." the young oil king was Quabba was proud in the possession called, for he had turned ills mind of a large street piano and a pony became of the ninth corpse?" the to mines, fruit farms, vast cattle and cart to haul it. But Esther in Marshfield Record of last Thursday various ranches, manufacturing plants, and sisted on returning once more to publishes statements from all forms of financial and commer see Hagar at the sanitarium. And people who were at the scene of the cial activities in California, ne was it was while they were threading wreck of tlie Santa Clara and claim intoxicated with his own success, their way through the outskirts of that a ninth corpse had been laid Vivian now knew that the famous Richmond that they were seen from out for dead, but which since has not "John Powell” was none other than a passing train by Blair. He alight been heard of. They describe it as the cousin of Blair. He was a prey ed and hurried to make his peace that of a young man of about 30 feet well worth tlie trouble of much with Mrs. Randolph. Thus it was years, light complexion, five watchful waiting, WhM the time that Esther was forestalled in tier eight or nine inches tall, weight be was almost ripe, Vivian wrote an romantic impulse to seek Arthur. No tween 150 and 160 pounds. The Marshfield Times stated it amicable letter to Blair, informing "nice young girl,” of course, could him of Ills kinsman's wealth and sug go uncliaperoned across the conti had no information regarding a 9th gesting that he join her in Los Ange nent. So Esther let Quabba under corpse, and the North Bend Tide edi '.’Tlie editor of the les at once. take the journey alone to California. torially says: Blair, all tlie while, was in close The next day Esther found in her Tide was absolutely sober the night Her room $1,000 in bank note» and a of the wreck of the Santa Clara and conspiracy with his mother, legal adviser had informed Mrs. message from Arthur. She gave assisted in the handling of the dead Stanley that The Diamond from tlie half of tlie money to tlie organ grind and knows there were but eight bod ies at that time." Sky was tlie rightful property of any er and bade him depart at once. sole iieir of the late Colonel Stanley, Blair Stanley saw Quabba turn whether a son or a daughter. Locating the Trouble round the corner of tlie Randolph "I have reasons to believe When one is suffering from back mansion, and followed him. Sud ache, rheumatism, lumbago, bilious scheming woman told her son denly Quabba stepped Into tlie patli ness, sharp pains, sore muscles, and | stiff joints it is not always easy to locate the source of the trouble, but nine times out of ten It can be trac- j ed to overworked, weakened or dis-1 Foley Kidney Pills eased kidneys, have benefitted thousands of suffer- Orange Pharmacy. Was There a Ninth Corpse at Wreck? Cheaper Than Home-Made You cannot make a good cough medicine at home for as little as you - pay for Foley’s Honey and Tar, nor can you he sure of getting the fresh, full strength, clean and pure ma terials. Did you ever hear of a home made cough medicine doing tlie work : that Foley’s is doing every day all ovor tlie country? Orange Phar macy. Portland Evening Telegram Best Western World Best Both One Year for $3.50 This generous offer will obtain until December 25, 1915. i Now is the time to have your car overhauled. Don’t wait until Spring and good roads come, and want it done in a hurry. Give us plenty of time to do good work —it costs less. Boat Owners REMEMBER THIS— we have a mechanic capable of doing all kinds of GAS ENGINE AND MACHINE WORK. You will save money by giving us a trial ALL WORK GUARANTEED Bandon Garage Company Telephone 51 The State Highway Commission at a meeting last week voted financial assistance to various counties of the state, all of which counties had ap To Load by Cable propriated sums of money for per Several gentlemen were down from manent projects. Tlie Commission Bandon last week, representing the promised assistance to Coos county Estabrook company, looking over the in 1917. providing the county passed tio industry and shipping conditions the $375,000 bond issue. here. It I h understood the company has leased Fort Point for five years, Witches Numerous Nowadays Some Bandon women may thank and in the spring will put In a wire their lucky stars that they didn’t cable to handle ties and freight. The live in the time of Charles 11. Bead installing of the cable and other nec- this from the London Telegraph: "All eessary apparatus will cost approxi women of whatever age, rank, pro mately $5,000. it is tlie plans of the fession, or degree, whether virgins, company to land freight at Port Or maids or widows, that shall from ford from Sun Francisco at $5 per Port Orford Tribune. after the passing of this act, impose ton. Second &. Chicago Sts. Our Jitney Offer—Thia and 5c DON’T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with five cents to Foley At Co., Chicago, III,, writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial package con taining Foley's Honey mid Tar Com pound, for coughs, colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Ca thartic Tablets. Orango Pharmacy. State of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas County, as. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney ft Co., doing business In the City of Toledo, County and State afore said. and that said firm will pay the upon and betray into matrimony any sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for of his Majesty's male subjects by Made Over Again each and every case of Catarrh that Mrs Jennie Miller. Davidson. Ind., cannot he cur'd by the use of HALL’S scents, paints, cosmetics, washes, ar CATARRH CURE. FRANK J CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed tificial teeth, hoops, false hair, Span writes: "I can truthfully say Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best I have In my presence, this Sth day of Decem ish wool, iron stays, high heeled ever used. They are so mild in ac ber A I>. 18X6. A W GLEASON. (Seal) Notary Public. shoes or bolstered hips, shall incur tion. I feel like I hurl been made Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is taken Intern They keep stomach ally and acts through the Blood on the the penalty of the laws now in force over again.” Mucous Surfaces of tlio System. Send against witchcraft, sorcery and such sweet, liver active and bowels regu for testimonials, free. lar. They banish constipation, indi like misdemeanors, and that the mar gestion, biliousness, sick F. J. CHENEY ft CO.. Toledo. O. headache. Sold by all druggists, 75c. riage, upon conviction shall stand Orange Pharmacy. Hall's Family Pills for constipation. null and void." - An act of Parlia- ment in the reign of Charles II Superior Printing Western World Superior Printing Western World •NOT AFFORD TO ADN ERTISE Jud Shaw sold shoes and sealing wax, and lamps, fishpoles and glue, tobacco, candles, gum and tacks, slickers and sardines, too; dry goods and ham were in his line, lie dealt In peas and beans, he kept tlie gener al store in fine sold overalls and Jeans; hut Jud, somehow, he wasn't wise- "Couldn’t afford to advertise." Not that he harbored any grudge against his home town sheet; lie was as anyone might judge, a kindly man to meet. HI h customers lie treated fair, and yet he prospered not. His goods were honest, one would swear —he simply was forgot, for Jud, somehow he wasn’t wise "Couldn't afford to advertise." Mail order firms from out of town, much wiser in their way. paid liber ally for their renown and gathered in the hay; their catalogues went every where, they advertised for trade; their name went forth with trumpet hlare, and ah! The coin they made! Couldn’t afford NOT to advertise. Now, Jud’s stuff was just as good and his prices were the same, the loss was outb ; he simply would not spread abroad his name; though townsfolk» might have preferred In their home mart to buy, of Jud Shaw they had never heard you know the reason why,for Jud. somehow, he wasn't wise—"Couldn’t afford to ad vertise." SERVICE FIRST The day is past, we trust, when our territory will he cutoff from communication with the outside because of “wires down.” Besides our main outlet of THREE CIRCUITS via Myrtle Point and Rose burg, we now have available for emergency, THREE auxiliary CIRCUITS, via Gardiner and Eugene, Scottsburg and Drain and Gold Beach and Crescent City, respectively. TELEGRAPH communication is practicable over all these circuits. Your messages can ALWAYS be sent IMMEDIATELY. Days, Nights and Sundays, over our wires. STANDARD TELEGRAPH RATES to Pa cific (’oast points. i COOS & CURRY TELEPHONE CO Quality and Service are paramount features of the twentieth cen tury grocery store. G >ods that will pass the most rigid pure food inspection and service that gives each individual customer personal atten tion, coupled with lowest consistent prices, are offered you at CITY ME A T MARKET GEO. ERDMAN, Prop. Put Your Automobile In Good Condition Fot ter & Henry Props., of a Btreet car and was knocked senseless. Blair hurried to lift the injured man and take him to his lodgings. Blair saw in the accident a means of entrapping Esther. Hand ing a bootblack a hastily scribbled For people who do not keep line telling the girl to come at their own chickens the surest once, lie sent him to tlie Randolph way of being certain of what mansion. Later, as Esther entered kind they are buying is to come Quabba's room, she was siezed by a here. masked man But Blair found that he had caur.ht a little tigress. Ills A chicken dinner is worth while if the chicken is tender effort to search her for the Stanley document was fruitless. Help came and wholesome The bert in meats, too. at the to Esther in the shape of Detective secret aid the lowest prices. A-k your friends Tom Blake, whose bootblack was In the scuffle. Blair about us fell over a broken stair-rail and lay as though dead. “The Diamond from the Sky" story | < HI l<< Il A LA MOUE is published in the Western World [ A Chicago church recently offered every week. See the pictures at the PHONE 191 Grand every Tuesday night. in place of the conventional evening service an attractive program which included movies, a lecture on Japan, and the baptism of a kidnapped ba f by. News Item. : An all-star bill we have tonight; ❖ We’ll cut the sermon, maybe. ♦♦♦ And, just to start the program right, Baptize a kidnapped baby, Family Daily Paper in the State Following this, we'd have you view- There’s no attraction finer A film, passed by the censor, too. Depicting life in China. Professor Traveline next Will lecture on Australia; We then will have the Golden Text, And with a hymn regale you Local Weekly in Coos County Our usher«, next upon the bill. Will kindly pass among you; ♦: Meanwhile, our prlma donna will Her latest song have sung you. That ends the bill; we’d preach in vain, A sermon on hell's torments - Those who arrive late may remafto To see the next performance. - HIRAM We Handle Fine Chickens BARGAIN STORE P hone 2ftl Quick Delivery SPARKS GROCERY S. S. ELIZABETH Large Two Berth Outside Staterooms With Running Water 8 Day Service between the Co quille River and San Francisco First Class Passenger Fare $7.50. Freight Rates $3 on up Freight Sails from Bandon for San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 21 RESERVATIONS:— J. E. Norton, Coquille; Perkin.’, Myrtle Point; Hillyers Cigar Store, Marshfield; E. B. Thrift, Langlois E. E. T. Kruse, owners and managers, 24Calif. St.. San Francitco J. E. WALSTROM, Agent, Bandon