County May Lose
Esther Buhne Loses
$100,000 In Taxes
Load and Masts
Tow Line Broke in Itough Sea and District Attorney I.lljeqvist Hays
Douglas t'ouuty Action May
ScluMiner is Rendetr«l Helpless
Take Years to Nettie.
—Matty Nliips lxaave Poll.
IT’S ALL MUSH
this week at the
24 First St.
SANITO GROCERY
Phone 571
Coos county stands one of the best
Last Friday the steamers Grace
Dollar, Elizabeth. Fificld and Brook- chances in ths world of losing close
lyn left with lumber and ties for the to *400,000 in delinquent taxes due
Our circle of
south. The Grace Dollar had the from the Southern Oregon company
friends is
Esther Buhne in tow, the latter, an and the O. and C. land grant, accord­
growing, join
old three-masted schooner, having ing to District Attorney Liljeqvist,
them now.
been sold to San Francisco people. says the Coquille Sentinel.
Close on the heels of the Federal
The Esther Buhne was heavily load­
For a Quick Breakfast These Frosty Mornings We Offer until January 7th
ed with ties, and according to a re­ court decision in Portland declaring
port brought here by the Speedwell that the lands of these two concerns
Monday, her tow line was broken can be held at only *2.50 an acre,
25c
E-C Corn Flakes 3 pkgs, for
Liberty Oat Flakes with or without premiums 60 oz. pkg----- 25c
while off Eureka and she lost her comes a suit in the Roseburg courts
deck load and two masts. The In to throw out the case of the county
Shredded Wheat Biscuit 3 pkgs, for
35c
25c
Liberty Wheat Flakes with premiums 60 oz. pkg
formation was (licked up by wireless. against these lands for taxes on the
Fisher’s Extra Fancy Rolled Oats 9 lb. bag____
It is believed however, that the Grace grounds that the land has been taxed
35c
Cream of Wheat 2 pkgs, for
40c
got another line to the boat and suc­ at tlie rate of about *14 an acre and
ceeded In taking her on south. The not *2.50. The county started to
foreclose on the lands and this start­
sea was very rough.
The Esther Buhne is eno of the last ci! tlie action. This believes Mr. Lil-
of the sailing fleet formerly making jeqvtart, is the opening gun of litiga­
this port. The vessel in her day was tion that will have to wade its way
one of the largest ships making this through the maze of the courts and
p.>rt und her sailings were looked for­ may bring no direct results to the
ward to as events. After the advent county for at least seven or eight
if steam propelled cruft however, it years, and even then, the posalblli-
was found unprofitable to run tho ties are that there will be a reduc
dames Bowman, Barrows, Le Gore,
Friendly Medlock of Roseburg has
sailing vessels and for u number of lion in asse.ssruents which lops oft
Brown, Gibson, Perry. Dippel, Ran­ been spending the holidays with
years the craft had been tied up al a goodly sum that the county had
kin, Nygren, Edition, Jones, Tucker, friends and relatives in Bandon and
tho old Randolph mill site.
Last counted on eventually collecting.
Fassbender. Tuttle, Lewin, and Mrs. Coquille.
fall alio was disposed of by the Dol-
And now there arises another ques­
Conger
as the guest of the club. The
Ur pet'pie to Ban Francisco parties tion In this connection. Why, if the
Jerry Huntley was here the fi T8t
and was loaded with ties for the companies now protest the assess Exercises at I .at ter Day Saints next meeting will be at the home of of the week enroute to Ills home at Negotiations Now Ender Way May
Mrs. Le Gore next Thursday.
trip south, it being planned to have merit of more than *2.50 an acre, did
Church Were Attended by large
Bring About Shipments.
Gold Beach from a visit with his son
her lowed down by one of that coni- they not before this go to the board
anil Appreciative Audience.
at
North
Bend.
One of the many pleasant, informal
pany's boats. Owlng to the shoaling of tax equalization with their pro­
Christmas day gatherings was at the
James Cowan, Sr., of Marshfield I
Plenty of dyestuffs for immediate
of the river at that time, though, It tests? It is quite possible that this
home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmus­ a timber cruiser for the Estabrook needs may soon be had if negotiations
A
Christmas
entertainment
at
the
wus found impossible to have one of phase may have an important bear­
sen on Ocean Drive. The home was company was in the city Monday en­ now under way prevail.
the larger craft enter the local port, ing on the matter. As the situation Latter Day Saints church Christmas
artistically decorated with Oregon route to the south.
Eve
was
enjoyed
by
an
exceptionally
Great Britain has announced its
and after an unsuccessful attempt to now stands the decision of the Fed-
grape and huckleberry greenery. A
large
attendance
of
the
regular
con
­
willingness
to permit exportation
have th« ship taken outside to meet eral court In Portland Is appealed to
Miss Dorothy Gibson, cashier at
bounteous Christmas dinner was en­
the Melville Dollar from Seattle, it tlie United State« Circuit court of ap- gregation and friends.
the Bandon Hardware company, who from Germany of sufficient dyestuffs
Tlie special choir, consisting of joyed and the guests report one of was on the sick list several days the to supply the immediate needs of
was decided to wait until the harbor peals In San Francisco, and from
the delightful affairs of the holiday
Negotiations
conditions Improved, and the ship there it will have to go to the Su­ Miss Kate Chatburn. Raleigh Tucker,
past week, is again at her place in the American industries.
season.
Enjoying
the
hospitality
of
Mise
Belle
Chatburn,
Mrs.
Boyd,
F.
with
Germany
based
upon
this assur­
was towed up the river again to her preme court of America. And in til e
office.
Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen were: Capt.
ance have been begun informally by
anchorage at Prosper.
meantime Coos county secures no J. Chatburn, D. W. Carpenter and
Thos. W. Jones, recently from Chi­ the state department, with a view
and Mrs. John Johnson, Miss Hattie
Four sailors were aboard the Es­ money for tax purposes from these Toni Chatburn, rendered special se
cago,
lias taken up 160 acres on Flor­ of persuading the Imperial govern­
Johnson.
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Fassbender,
ther Buhne and It win feared they land grants. Mr. Liljeqvist is anxi­ lections suitable to the occasion.
as creek, about seven miles from ment to permit the exportation of
Mr.
Haaland
and
Miss
Josephine
Ha-
Appropriate
opening
remarks
by
might have been injured or washed ous for Judge Bkipworth to come
Langlois and expects to improve the dyestuffs without receiving conces­
overboard when she lost her deck here, and Coos county will also start Elder F. J. Chatburn and a short talk aland.
same.
on
Santa
Claus
by
Samuel
Wood
sions. which it heretofore has de­
load.
the ball rolling, by proceeding to fore-
The McNair family and relatives
Miss Stella Shields left this w^ek manded, of foodstuffs or cotton from
Tlie Ruby arrived In port Friday close on some of the land which I b was followed by recitations, music,
dialogues and drills by the Sunday enjoyed a reunion at the home of Mr. with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. the Vnited States. Great Britain has
and is loading at the Prosper mill. now In litigation.
school children, which reflected no and Mrs. A. McNair Christmas day. C. Shields, for their Myrtle Creek consistently refused to allow Ger­
The. Speedwell is in port after tie«
small
amount of credit upon those Besides the latter the following en­ ranch, where she will remain for many to impo'rt these commodities.
She will also take the Archie Kruse
Mrs. Ralph
PREPARING TO NTART MINE
In
charge
of the program as well as joyed the occasion:
Recently, however, it asserted to ship­
some time.
box factory machinery to North Bend
Mrs. H. L.
Rackleff
and
daughter.
revealing the splendid talent of the
ment of tobacco.
Tho Ahwnneda came into port from
Some twenty baskets, proportioned
Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Boak
Cut Creek Mine Will Noon Be Run­ children participating
Lack of Dyes Affect Isically «A
Portlund a few days ago. The bout
ning—Employ «1 Men.
A solo by little Elva Wood, eleven and three children. Mr. and Mrs. G. to accommodate large and small
Lack of dyestuffs have a local 'Af­
is a small gasoline propelled craft,
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs it. McNair, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wat­ families, were sent out by the com- fect greater than many Bandon people
which carried an exceptionally larg<
Tho Gold Beach Metal company, Samuel Wood, was said, by many, to kins and baby, and Harry and Errol mittee in charge of the Christmas are aware.
In the colored paper
cargo, about 100 tons, Slie w»i hero which has been preparing to operat«*
activities for the needy.
McNair.
line It is becoming very hard to se­
for some time on the last trip (from it Cut Cronk, a point on tho coast have been tlfe best tiiey had ever
Harold Stutsman, who is employed cure colored stocks of certain grades
Portlund, having been laid up with above Bandon, has been working 8 I heard from a child of tliat age.
Library Notes
Also little Sylvia Marshall did her-
tn the mining operations at Cut ]and even in the colors obtainable the
propeller trouble.
mn f.-.r the past three months, In- self proud in a fine recitation, The
During Christmas week the fol creek near Bullards, spent Christ­ printer finds they wont stand very
uallinx mnchlnery and making ready way tlie audience tried to get
him lowing books were donated:
mas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. much sun light, or lack brilliancy,
i dump ¡«nd ground sluice for min­ back certainly proved tliat Geo. cliat-
"Conlston"
A. H. Stutsman, at Marshfield.
while the prices have advanced from
ing. Tlie company expects to take burn tol.l them In a recitation "How
"Gr«*en Pastures and Piccadilly"
25
to 150 per cent on certain classes
R. M. Wilder returned to his home
out gold und platinum. They huve lie Llcktd tlie Teacher."
"The Yemassee"
Prof. A. Richards Is suffering from
of stock. Local clothing merchants
at
Ten
Mile
Monday,
after
accom
­
i steam engine that will throw u
"Vasconselos"
At th«* conclusion of the program
a bud bruise on one of his fingers.
panying his wife here on a visit at state certain grades and classes of
hydrallc stream from a 2 1-2 Inch candy and oranges taken from a
"Woodcraft”
It appears tho Professor was either
clothing are now proving unsatisfac­
the
F. S. Tuttle home Mrs. Wilder
hose with u pressure of 150 pounds tmautlfully decorated tree were pas­
"Border Beagles”— these are old
scabbing on th« wood man, or as a
tory coloring or else hard to obtain.
to the square Inch an«l It wlll tear sed out to the entire audience, es­ fashioned stories of adventure, by will remain some time.
later thought better presents It. the
The Bandon Steam Laundry is per­
out enough sand to warrant about pecial care being taken to give every Gilmore Simms. Also the "Harmon
Miss Hazel Manwarning, of Curry haps tile hardest hit, though, Man-
woodman had eased up on some of
100 yards each «lay. The company child present a treat.
ion of Evolution," by Florence Hunt county, left Tuesday for Corvallis to ager Derringer stating it has been
the pieces of wood to the extent they
expects to start active mining opera­ !
ley anti "The Crime of the Congo,” take a course in cheesemaking at the almost impossible for him to secure
refused to muke connections at the
I
tions immediately after January 1st
Conan Doyle.
O. A. C. Miss Manwarning is already sufficent commercial bluing to keep
by
stove door; and Herr Prof, was doing
t'liristmi«*« Program
«nd will work tlie remainder of the
F. AMELIA HENRY.
an
experienced cheesemaker..
tlie strong arm act. Down over the
the plant's output of laundered white
The following program was render­
winter. Hal and Guy Stutsman, who
City Librarian.
block lie brought Hie firmly grasp«*«)
goods up to the usual standard of
ed
at
tlie
M.
E.
church
on
Christmas
Frank
Herman,
who
has
been
fin
­
piece wltti tli«> full weight of tils 16o ire employed at the mine are at home Eve: Organ Voluntary (while child­
ishing the painting on tlie Rucking- whiteness. The bluing is what mak­
for the holiday season, but will re I
Will Get tlie Ladies Vote
pounds, enhanced with the annoyance
ren
formed
in
line);
Marcli
(as
the
liam-Biggs
building, spent Christmas es laundered clothes have that fresh
turn down the coast in a few days,
Atty. I. N. Miller of Marshfield,
created by the ref i actory stick. OIC
children
marched
to
platform);
Song.
at
his
home
at Marshfield He re­ clear-white appearance. When it is
The mine will employ five men when
candidate for prosecuting attorney.
And the middle digit of the right
not used in sufficent quantities the
'Glory
to
God
in
the
Highest
”
,
the
turned
to continue work Monday.
It stiirts
MarHhfield Record.
called on the Western World force
hand was a deep and painful red
product has a yellow tinge, especially
school and choir. Prayer. Rev. C.
today, having come over to take in
Mrs. H. L. Hopkins of Bend, Ore.,
Prof, ovldently isn't much of a wood­
noticeable on the seams, M r. Der-
Mayne Knight; Hymn, "Joy to the
the
meeting,
of
Mr.
Miller
was
one
arrived In Bandon last week to spend ringer recently ordered a supply of
Several out for Sheriff
splitter.
World”, by congregation and choir;
From tlie rumor and gossip of the Scriptural Recitation, by three Class­ tlie flrat candidates in the field to the holidays at the home of her par­ blue and received only a pound or
Dr. IL V. Leap removed the lar
«treat
there will tie several candidalt's i's; several recitations by children; di-elaro himself and he has since been ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. McNair. Prof. two. accompanied by a letter from the
g« r portion of the discoloration from
Un» Injured member and Mr. Rlcharda in each party for the nomination on •song. "A Merry Chime”; recitations steadily gaining in popularity. He Hopkins is attending the state teach­ company to the effect their supply
will experience but little inconven their respective tickets for sheriff In by children; anthem, "When Jesus has a very good standing among his ers' meeting at Medford.
was just about out and that they had
lem-e other than a I en «1er sorenoas for the primaries in April It Is Haiti that j Waa Born In Bethlehem,'' choir, re- fellow lawyers, is a splendid speaker,
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stemmier and no idea when they would be able to
several weeks,
Nevertheless, split- W. W. Gage and James Thomas, I citations by children; song. "Merry and has an appearance that is very daughter, Mr and Mrs. Claude H. obtain a new one.
tint wood has been plant'd on tlie present deputy game warden, will Merry Christmas,” by younger class­ much to Ills credit. In fact he Is so Giles and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Rob­
taboo Hat aH a fit sul>J<*ct for on«* of contend for the Democratic nomlna es; tabh au. by class of young ladies; good looking tliat he ought to get erts, of Myrtle Point were Bandon COOS BAY BAK IS
NOW IN GOOD SHAPE
lion and that Sheriff Alf. Johnson song, "Cliriatinaa Blessing”; offer­ every suffragist's vote in the county. visitors yesterday and today, the
his New Years resolutions.
uml Steve Galller. of Bandon, will tory; distribution of gifts by Santa;
gentlemen attending the session of
Engineer C. R. Wriglit
Completes
I.IMP COAL, >i«4ivere«l anywhere seek the Republican nomination.—
the Coos County Bar association.
I hymn. “Coronation,” congregation
in town, B4.IMI per ton.
( ENTRAI. Coos Bay Times.
Survey un«l Finds Shallowest
and choir; benediction, by pastor.
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Johnson anil
Si
REMEMBER, tomorrow; holders of the lucky numbers will be award­
ed the 10 PRIZES
Get one more chance it may be a WINNER,
Programs Enjoyed
On Christmas Day
WAREHOINE,
United States Soon
To Get Dyestuffs
Local News
D23tfr
De|«th is 27 Feet.
daughter, Miss Ila, went to Myrtle
Wong Yuen Yung, former editor of
Mrs. Ragan Given Party
Point the first of the week for a few
Engineer C. R. Wright has just
' the Asiatic News a paper publish
r.
C.
Howell
was
a
business
vini-
On December 18th Mrs. Ragan
! «'d at Shanghi as the official organ
days'
visit with relatives. It is said completed a survey of the Coos Bay
tor
nt
Arago
Monday.
gar« a much enjoyed "Grandma’s
duck hunting up in the Myrtle Point bar and made his report to the board
I -'f Hi«' l'hIllese favoring a return to
Play Party" for her grand daughters
Misses Alice ami Gladys Galller are section Is excellent
and it is of army engineers, says the North
Hi«* monarchici form of government,
and a few of their friends.
The visiting relatives at Coquille this more than probable Mr. Johnson will Bend Harbor: He finds a spot 200
was
shot
In
tlie
back
and
killed
while
OOQOOQOOOV OOOOOOO'
tables were set with little boats fil­ week.
succumb to the lure of the shot gun. by 300 feet square which ts 27 feet
j attending a t'liinese Christmas ban-
led with candy.
Jello patties and
Mr«, Alleila Irwin
BORN Wednesday, December 29
I 'iuet at San Francisco Christmas
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. King of Cor­ at mean low water, and which 18 thv
Mrs Adelia Irwin, wife of
cake and lemonade an«l other lunch. to Mr.
night. Tli«' assassin escaped and
and Mrs. R. C. Bowers, a ten vallis. Oregon, arrived a few days ago shoalest spot to be found on the bar.
Irwin, «ll«'d nt their Imme s«
Games were played. Those helping pound girl.
was unrecognized.
via Drain for a short visit with Mrs. This is off 500 feet from where the
town at 3 45 p. m. t'liristmi
Mrs. Ragan serve were Mrs. Z«*ek,
Jack Tupper was down from Co­ King’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. black buoy marks the end of the sun­
aft' r a lingering lllneaa wli
The aggregate capital invested In Mrs. Illte, Mrs. Fassbender ami Mrs
ken jetty.
quille
Christmas day to take dinner Ostrander of this city. Mrs. King
Vrl p J Into dii pay.
Children invited were
ilia railroad transportation system in Langley.
Much Deep Water
( nee Lucile Marson • will be remem
with friends.
At tlie time «f lier death S
i>t«'s >n Is approximately *220.000. Misses Mildrt-d Langley, Vellena
Soundings taken across the bar
bered
as
one
of
the
students
of
the
win was f>2 years, lu mont
I 00 0. Ol' this vast sum. nearly one Langley. Kula latngley, Irene Trum­
Chas. Lorens went to Coquille the
local high school of which she is a from the government range buoj
17 ilcya old. having been b
half bus been eX|«ended in tho past bull. Netbell Trumbull. Lucile Trum­ first of the week for a visit at the
graduate.
Both Mr. King and his west of Coos Head to the outer en<
Wyoming Pa.. February 7,
111111 o j ear.«. Tii«< total increiise in bull, Clara Scofield. May Scofield. heme of his parents..
wife
are
students
at the O. A. C„ of the bar range from 27 to 47 fee.
Him wrs married to Mr
Irw
mll<*a9> during the
th«* period reached Doris Button. Rota Button. Gladys
This is the best condition which hai
Wendyl
Medlock
of
Coquille
has
taking the engineering course.
S<iuar«i Top, Pa., February 15
14 24 r>6 an average of 179 tnllea a Le Brand. Eva la» Brand. Burton Le been visiting with friends in Ban­
prevailed at this season of the win
Dur!««, their married life M
year, ns contrast«*«! with the average Brand. Helen Payne.
Commercial Superintendent J. A ter for years and is an excellent show­
ti.
n
during
the
holidays.
Mrs. Irwin made three trips
annual construction of 31 mil«*« for
Montgomery of the Coos and Curry ing for the bar dredge Michie.
Pnclfi«' coast, visiting all of thi
Mrs. Edwin Ellingson of Coquille Telephone company came over to
The Thimble Club met at the home
the period prior to 1907. There arc
No Vessel Ila» Trouble
Important citi«» of it.«* «eat.
now in operation In Oregon 3209.92 of Mrs. J. H. Jones. Thursday. De­ la a guest at the home of her sister. Bandon Tuesday on business for his
No vessel entering Coos Bay is de­
return««) here the last
mil«'» <>f railroad. In addition there cember 23rd, for the purposes of Mrs. Manton E. Treadgold.
comi«any. returning on the Wednee- layed a moment on account of the bar
13th of Dtsember just
are several railroad projects under electing officers anti tranactlng other
Lloyd Jergensen has gone to Pow­ day morning boat, Mr. Montgomery for at no time is the water too shal­
n«*sldes her husband
If way and when tlie«e linen are com­ tmeinesa as well as entoying a lovely ers. where hr has accepted a p«v«IHon stales the heavy rains and winds of low to be crossed in perfect safety.
survived by three «laughters, Mrs 8. pleted th«* rattread lines tn the state turkey dinner. In the center of the
the past week or so have caused con In fact the bar is deep enough to
in the company store
R. Barnes of Bandon; Mrs. Fred will total nearly 3400 miles.
table was a Christmas tree with a
sidetabie trouble to the company's permit the passage of vessels of much
Harry Pierce has gone to San Fran­
l-ogsdin of Davenport. Wash.; and
present for each of the members Rib­
lines and the result has been
larger capacity than those employed
Miss Grace Irwin of Clinton, Okla.
The prohibition law in Oregon sili bons ran from place cards to the cisco, where he expects to get a job It is hard to keep up the usual effl- in the trade now
The funeral was conducted from cause an ostlmated «lecreaae of *210.- tree The home was beautifully dec­ with a wholesale firm.
cient service. They have extra line­
the home Sunday afternoon. C. II •00 In recetpta of tho l'nltetl States orated with huckleberry and red tis­
Mrs Ralph Rackleff and daughter men in the field and as soon as a LOST Jade and Sapphire brooch.
Chandler officiating. Interment was internai revenue office In Portland for sue paper. Those enjoying the hos­ of Myrtle Point «|*ent Christmas with break occurs, an attempt
Is started
Finder leave with Lentner Galller
at Bandon cemetery.
ih» flrst aix montila of 191C.
pitality of Mrs Jonee were: Mee- relative« and friends In Bandon.
to repair the damage.
i at Bank of Bandon.
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