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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
2
Local weekly in Newberg Oregon notes weekly issue and post office status. It reports on tongue injury healing, politician optimism, Senator Jones of Arkansas defeat in home primaries, Bryan supporters retreating, and a Norwegian proposal restricting marriages for women lacking knitting sewing washing and cooking skills.
The piece argues that a narrow form of statesmanship favors cutting river and harbor appropriations for inland regions. It claims some Eastern leaders and commonwealths ignore the constitutional phrase general welfare when it conflicts with local interests.
The republican state ticket nominated in Portland Wednesday is made up of Governor W J Furnish of Umatilla Supreme Judge Kt 5 Bean of Lane Secretary of State F I Dunbar of Clatsop State Treas C S Moore of Klamath Atty Gen A M Crawford Douglas State Printer J K R Whitney of Linn School Supt J H Ackerman of Multnomah
The passage notes Hanna's potential candidacy signals a shift in national sentiment toward him as a man and aging politician. It credits his patience and persistence in overcoming misrepresentation and cartoonish depictions, and asserts he is gaining support among the common people.
The Oregonian reports Hon. Thos. H. Tongue won a unanimous renomination at the Roseburg convention. The editorial praises Tongue’s hold on his district and his Washington service, noting few seats in Congress are more ably filled than the First Oregon District seat.
The Globe Democrat outlines a divided reorganization with Hill opposing Bryan and vowing to fight if nominated, while Bryan would campaign against Hill. Gorman is said to oppose either if they secure the nomination, creating a trio of powerful antagonists amid broader Democratic discontent.
National Capital Correspondence recalls an Oregon visit where Mrs Werner Breyman of Salem and her sister Mrs White of Yambil accompanied by Mr Tongnoe met President Roosevelt. The president praised the pioneers who crossed the plains by ox teams and expressed delight at hearing their story. Jeff Myers attended the audience.
The article recounts a speaker’s western anecdotes including hunting a buffalo during a drive of Texas steers, then shifts to Oregon politics with updates on the Mitchell-Kahn Chinese Exclusion bill, the Isthmian Canal debate, and related river and harbor appropriations. It also notes visiting Oregonians in the city, including Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and Mrs. Dolph, enhancing local ties.
The Newberg Creamery, in its third year, reports 50 percent higher butter output in March than any prior year and higher butter prices. Local shippers urged to send milk or cream to the creamery as plans for a milk wagon service develop, with hopes of making Oregon dairy competitive with California.
A weekly report from Yamhill County Abstract Co. at McMinnville Oregon covers transfers for the week ending April 5 1902. Notable entries include Thomas Newlin transferring four weeks to Grace L Barrie and other entries such as Wilkinson to Nashaw and Fenries noting parcel boundaries and sequence details.
A sweep of property transactions and notices lists transfers involving John Glenn Nancy E Mason 24 Oak Fruit Farm near Dayton and multiple other deeds with buyers such as J W Moore Chas J Leavitt O P Frost and American Mortgage Co. Also includes marriage license details, real estate ads, and advertisements for Amos Nelson Bucklin's Arnica Salve Electric Bitters and other products.
County court is in session this week and considerable tax is being paid. After next month costs may be added if at least half is not paid. The county treasurer has called in all outstanding warrants and is paying them as issued. Many hop contracts are filed with a ruling price around 12 cents per pound, one contract for 11 000 pounds at 12 cents. Recorder's books show 206 instruments filed in March with recording fees totaling $236 50, the largest monthly total in years.
P N Skinner was in Portland on business. Miss Onie David rode the train Monday morning. Wm Manning will lead the local church for a few weeks. Miss Myrtle Graves closed her school Friday. W Newhouse rented his place to Mr Ashkettle who moved in Monday. Fruit growers spray orchards in the warm weather. Jack Canwell visited his uncle Wm Barker after arriving Saturday. Rees and Heater attended the Republican county convention in McMinnville on Saturday. A B Oliver of Newberg finished shearing goats Monday. Mr Rush delivered Mohair crop. Mrs Smith of Monmouth arrived Saturday morning for the spring term in Gustin district. A L Watson and sister went to the city Saturday on business. A L returned on an evening train. Miss Watson visited friends in town Sunday. S M Meare arrived Saturday evening for a short visit with E M Akhar. He returned home Tuesday. Max Meare accompanied him home. Mrs Moses Votaw and children left Tuesday for Southern Oregon. Mr Votaw had been visiting her parents Mr and fra Pwo Mecy for a few days.
Acker's Bnxer is claimed to hold a firm position among our people as superior to all other preparations. Described as a positive cure for all blood and skin diseases, it is offered at fifty cents a bottle with a guaranteed satisfaction.
In the name of the State of Oregon Ora E Davis Mordecai Hess and others are notified to appear and answer the amended complaint by April 11 1902. The suit seeks a decree that the defendants have no estate in a described parcel in Yamhill County Oregon and that the plaintiff holds good title to the premises.
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