Closing Lyceum Ends Fine Course With Ben Hur Readings
The lyceum closed its year with Montaville Flowers performing readings from Ben Hur and analysis of The Tale of the Christ by Len Wallace. The chariot race and Ben Hur’s final scene with Iris were highlights. Strong praise for Flowers’s voice and dramatic rendition. early ticket subscriptions promise good seats for next season.
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Lyceum
Montaville Flowers
Ben Hur
Iris
Christ
Arius
Tribune
Flowers
Willamette Lodge 96 Invites to Temple Dedication
Willamette Lodge No 96 I O O F of Newberg invites Rebekahs Odd Fellows and their wives to the dedication of their new temple on Thursday April 25 at 7 30 p m Grand Master A W Bawersox will be present.
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Willamette Lodge No
Newberg
Odd Fellows
A. W. Bawersox
A Pretty Wedding at Cary Home
A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday at high noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Cary. Lulu Cary married Vernon C. Tiedt of Portland with Miss Stella Jones as bridesmaid and Raleigh Fletcher as best man. Rev. Hamilton officiated. The couple, formerly of Mauston Wisconsin, plan to reside in Portland. They departed on the afternoon train amid rice and good wishes.
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C. P. Cary
Lulu
Vernon C. Tiedt
Portland
Stella Jones
Raleigh Fletcher
Rev. Hamilton
Central M. E. Church
Mauston
Wisconsin
Pairings and Ages Tie in Local Marriage Notices
May Westfall aged 16 weds Rudolph Frauendinier 25. Jennie Lulu Cary 25 marries Vernon C. Tiedt 27. My Range 19 weds Merle Buda 25. Local brief notices list ages and names.
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May Westfall
Rudolph Frauendinier
Jennie Lulu Cary
Vernon C. Tiedt
My Range
Merle Buda
Great Musical Feast Delights College Audience
The Apollo Concert Co. drew a large campus crowd Monday evening with a varied program including bells solos on banjo cornet trombone saxophone and vocal selections. After the show patrons viewed saxophone instruments made in Elkhart Indiana praised for artistry and 22 karat gold finish with intricate engraving. The Ladies raised about 70 dollars and hope to book the Appellos again next week to fill the auditorium.
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Appollo Concert Co
Elkhart
Indiana
If Not Why Not Questioning Commercial Club Growth
A Newberg correspondent critiques editor Bennett and the push to expand Commercial Club membership. The writer notes prior nonparticipation, objections to features, and questions the wasteful use of funds to print the query while urging caution in fundraising and policy changes. A closing note mentions a household stain remedy using ripe tomatoes.
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Bennett
Commercial Club
Newberg
World's Champion Visited Newberg by Speed Typing
H O Blaisdell the world champion typewriter visited Newberg last week to demonstrate speed writing at the high school and Enterprise office. He records around 112 net words a minute in competition, using an Underwood machine, and has a five year contract at six thousand dollars annually. He practices four hours daily and does not smoke.
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H. O. Blaisdell
Newberg
A. T. Behnke
L. S. Otis
Enterprise Office
Blaisdell
Underwood Co
Underwood
La Follette Speaks to Big Crowd in Newberg
Senator La Follette addressed a large Newberg gathering at the Imperial hotel balcony on a cool afternoon. His remarks stressed reform and attacked Roosevelt, drawing cheers from Wisconsin supporters before he boarded a train to Portland with Thomas McCusker.
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Newberg
Senator la Follette
Imperial Hotel
Oliver Rink
Portland
Treat
Roosevelt
la Follette
Wisconsin
Thomas McCusker
Vesper Services at Presbyterian Church Series and Schedule
Beginning next Sunday vesper services move to 4:30 p.m with special music. A sermon series titled The Art of Cheerfulness runs April 21 to May 12. The morning sermon next Sunday is The Strength of My Life. A welcome is extended to strangers.
Applegrowers Union Meeting in Newberg Scheduled
The Newberg Applegrowers Union will meet Saturday April 27 at 2 pm. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. All interested in fruit growing and union members are invited to attend to share information and socialize. By order of J D Gordon, President. J H Rees, Secretary.
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Newberg Applegrowers Union
J. D. Gordon
J. H. Rees
Sec
Call to Arms at Chehalem Center Church
Chehalem Center church members and attenders are invited to meet at the church on Saturday April 20 to clear up the grounds. Attach yourselves to the necessary implements for making war on the stumps and come and help us. Committee.
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Chehalem Center Church
Southern Pacific to electrify 100 mile line in Oregon
The Southern Pacific will spend 2,000,000 to convert steam lines to electric power within 100 miles from Portland toward McMinnville by September 15. Crews began erecting 6,000 poles, rails are to be upgraded to 90 pounds, and track work progresses between Oswego, Newberg, Jefferson street depot, St Joseph, and McMinnville.
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Southern Pacific
Portland
Jefferson Street
Fourth Street
McMinnville
Oswego
Newberg
St. Joseph
Hillsboro
Forest Grove
Big Prize Proposed for School Fair by Local Official
LaFayette resident Mr Ed Carey offers 50 for the best exhibit. Participants must raise one acre of corn and kale each and twenty square rods of a root crop other than potatoes, with all work by the exhibitor. Families may enter together. County prizes urged to motivate youths and expand rural school clubs. U S Duncan, Co School Supt. urges broader prizes to shape youth in Banner county Oregon.
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Ed Carey
LaFayette
Jersey
Banner County
Oregon
U. S. Duncan, Co
Tragic Suicide of H A Glenn Shocks Newberg
H A Glenn a salesman for J C Porter Co killed himself at home on Edwards and Franklin streets. He had recently faced financial strain and told neighbor he might not recover, with inquest declared unnecessary. Funeral services were held Thursday conducted by Rev. Geo C Ritchey.
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Newberg
H. A. Glenn
J. C. Porter & Co
Allen Smith
Edwards and
Franklin Streets
Rankin
Tilbury
McMinnville
Glenn
Oklahoma
Newberg Hardware and Plumbing Co
Porter
Churchill
F. A. Miles
Clackamas County
Geo. C. Ritchey
Vanity Fair in Three Reels at Star Theatre Friday
A Vitagraphic adaptation of Thackeray’s Vanity Fair screens at Star Theatre for one night only on Friday April 19 with afternoon and evening showings. The production is praised as a feast of reason and a vivid study of mankind.
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Star Theatre
Bereavement Notice From Newberg Union Trustees
The Heavenly Father has taken from the W C T U Isaac Hinshaw a faithful honorary life member for thirty years. The banks will close tomorrow on a legal holiday. The committee extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Father
Isaac Hinshaw
Newberg Union
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Abernathy Farm
Abernathy
Presbyterian Church
Applegrowers Meeting
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