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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1892
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic lists train times Portland and Newberg with freight and passenger rates, notes Arbor Day program and revival meetings in Portland, and reports local building activity in Newberg. It includes editor words on college advocacy, sea sonal birds, and various regional notices from 1900 era newspapers.
The 1st year report from Newberg shows substantial private building, many small homes, and extensive sidewalk work. Town growth remains steady with new churches schools and proposed future structures despite the failed saloon push and uneven boom hopes.
The Eugene Guard warns readers about Eastern firms sending letters offering free enlargements of cherished photos. They lure victims by claiming a finished picture exists and demand 10 or 20 dollars for a frame or subsequent work. The plan yields poor art and significant profits for the swindlers.
The Bird's Eye View of the World’s Columbian Exposition grounds and buildings, drawn by Charles Chapman and published by Winters Art Lithograph Co., is approved as the only general view sanctioned by the department and exposition authorities. Endorsed as artistic, creditable, and accurate in detail by M. P. Jaxpy and Geo. K. Davis.
Direh, a hunter in Blue mountains, killed a female cougar and cub after spotting them on the trail. A male cougar then attacked his right arm, leading to a fierce struggle during which he stabbed the animal and survived. He sought medical care in Walla Walla.
Amity resident R C Jones reports a prolific sheep with a two year prolific record producing twelve offspring including twin births. Rev Harry Wadkins starts a lecture course at Independence tonight. Portland rumors swirl about Judge Hurley and potential appointment as supreme judge in Votersville.
An exchange item claims a hollowed cedar tree near Oregon City as the oldest house in Oregon. The tale, with mythic framing from exploration centuries ago, invites visitors to Willamette Valley climate and transport routes. It mentions Centennial 1876 and a path to the World’s Fair in Chicago, with local fruit-growing notes from Oregon towns.
Teller Johnson loses the index finger on his right hand while oiling the brick works engine. Dr. McConnell dresses the wound after Dr. Rickard travels to Newberg. McConnell and Der add a new store addition with counters. Local business moves include John Seaton and Frank Miller entering the chicken business, and J D Wilson selling town property to move to Ballston. The bakery succeeds. a concert planned with proceeds to the Church. Chas Hainen builds a resistance with his father on the same block.
The Willamette valley in northwest Oregon offers the finest climate for apples pears peaches plums apricots nectarines grapes and berries. Sheltered by Coast Range to the west and Cascade mountains to the east with low hills to the north and south the valley supports a wide variety of fruits and crops.
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