Local and Personal Highlights From Monmouth Area
Mr. H C Moran visits his sisters Mrs Mary Stine and Mrs Ella Thorp and brother J H Moran returning home Wednesday. Guy Deming of Seattle visits his mother and relatives with nephew John Deming of St Helens. Miss Cora Rossitter leaves Dallas to teach in Dallas next year after visiting Monmouth friends. Polk county fared poorly in the Me Minnville field meet with Newberg claiming base honors. About a dozen Monmouth boys played Airlie, losing 7 to 4, followed by a social lunch. A tale of a witch and a mysterious woman at a crossroads adds a local flavor to the night’s chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Moran
Brownsville
Mary Stine
Ella Thorp
J. H. Moran
Guy Deming
Seattle
Washington
John Deming
St. Helens
Oregon
Cora Rossitter
Dallas
Monmouth
Manley
Iowa
Rossitter
Polk County
Minnville
Newberg
Guthrie in Role as Bryan Aide on State Ship of State
George W. Guthrie named as Oral assistant secretary of state and key aide to Secretary Bryan, tasked with handling the Japanese alien issue, California actions, and the Panama debate. Guthrie previously practiced law in Pittsburgh and served as governor from 1906 to 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Guthrie
Bryan
Eorge Wilkins Guthrie
State Department
California
Bunquo
Panama
Mc Guthriela
Mryan
Pittsburgh
Guyor
The Witch of Dahlgren
Three traveling men gather at a Dahlgren hotel and hear a man recounts a chilling April tale about a local witch. Benton narrates with wary humor and hints at a town’s haunted crossroads and a threatening maternal warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlgren
Ma Benton
Cooper
Benton
Joel Difford
Whiplesale
Orleht
Joe Gifford
Linden
Diamond engagement ring sparks rumor in Houston
A fragment from the Houston Post notes a conversation about a diamond engagement ring given by George. The exchange hints at ownership and a first wear moment, but details remain unclear in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruss
George
Houston Post
Morning and Evening Worship Services Listed
Local church notices include morning service at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening. The Baptist Church lists a pastor and local union meetings on the second and fourth Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Evangelical church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
C. E
Baptist
IRCH
Evangelical Church
Limw, Mo
BU Po Orn
Executor's Sale of Monmouth Property
Executor of Roena E. Meeker estate announces private sale of Lot 1, Block 6, Monmouth Oregon to highest cash bidder after June 20 1913. Bids may be mailed or left at executor W M Menken Monmouth Oregon. sale subject to county court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roena E. Meeker
City of
Monmouth
Polk County
Oregon
W. M. Menken
Roena B
Meeker
Bh. F. Sworn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Airlie
BI Linden
Tigo
Mason Smith
Mason
Grin
Witch of
Bil Lin
Joel Gifford
Gifford
Mit
Daahlgren
Bill Linden
Chatfield Chapman
Gertrude
Gertrude Gifford
Joel
Dehigren
Egypt
D’auber
London
the Witch OF
Laura Colby Price
College Stream
Liberal Store
J. O. Matthis
Postoffice
Roth
B. F. Swope
Notary Public
Cooper Building
Church Directory
W. A. Guepproy
G. A. Polland, Pastor
J. M. Ornink
Els
Marie Desiane Corrniants &c
Eney
Len la
T Scientific American
Tarwest
All Newsdeniers
Af & Co
Broadway
York Key Bt
Washirston
POLK
Stainess
Polk & CO
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