River Front Notes and River Work Updates
Reports from the riverfront note Skeets of the silo plant visiting Salem. A horse belonging to Ambrose Barcroft was shot after breaking a leg on Saturday. The Gray Eagle steamer delivered hardwood to Dorenbecker at New Era, while the Mabel hauled logs to Oregon City Paper Mills. The silo plant saw 20 000 feet of hardwood logs. 70 000 feet raft moved up Yamhill to Oregon City. Three workers were laid off due to car shortages. warehouse space is full. Commodore Lemon has returned to the riverfront. Sam came home from Southern California with a report of a mild winter. Chase and Linton Co. shipped gravel to Carlton. a rock crusher is in operation at Oregon City plant. A Providence watch is urged for boys ages twelve to fifteen after two youths were seen crossing a bridge railing last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeets
Salem
Ambrose Barcroft
Gray Eagle
Dorenbecker Furniture Co
New Era
Mabel
Yamhill
Oregon City
Commodore Lemon
Sam
California
Chase & Linton Company
Carlton
Religious Services and Meetings in Newberg Churches
The Newberg churches list Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning and evening programs. Adelphian society meets on the second and fourth Fridays. Friends church hosts 11 a.m. worship with 6:30 C. E. and 7:30 evangelistic service. Presbyterian offers 11 a.m. Go-to-Church Day, 7:30 Round Table, 6:30 C. E., 9:45 Sunday school, and midweek 7:30 lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelphian Society
Presbyterian
C. E
Real Estate Transfers Recorded for Various Parcels
Louis Cambridge and wf transfer 39.48 acres to G A Easton and wt for 300 dollars. A DeBoard to Joseph Go thing and wf 10 acres for 10 dollars. Herbert Willard and wf to Elise Fischer 25.83 acres for 1250 dollars. Bertha F McMillan and hush to Catherine A Palmer 485.12 acres Highland Lodge Farm for 10 dollars. J C Nelson and wi to J Mont calm Brown and wi 49.42 acres for 10 dollars. J Carl Nelson and wf to J C Hanson and wf 54 percent of ac for 1 dollar. August Paulus to WC Odell and wf 6 acres for 2000 dollars. Isaac Perkins and wito GS and Sophrona E Jones 45 Hur ley subdiv for 3450 dollars. Herman Seidler and wf to Geo Baggett and wf 18.82 acres for 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cambridge
Bertha F McMillan
Hush
Catherine A Palmer
Highland Lodge Farm
Isaac Perkins
Wito
Marriage Licenses Granted in Multiple Cities
Mary Gertrude McCormick of Dayton wed William Patrick Mc Gee of Toledo. Elma Christina Schatz of Newberg married Harrel Dickey of Sheridan. Zella M. Dimmock of Newberg joined Fred A. Williams-Bontrager of Salem in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gertrude McCormick
Dayton
William Patrick McGee
Toledo
Elma Christina Schatz
Newberg
Harrel Dickey
Sheridan
Zella M. Dimmock
Fred A. Williams-Bontrager
Salem
Nellie N Dodson Seeks County Treasurer Post in May Primary
In the County Treasurer primary on May 17, 1918, Nellie N Dodson widow of Judge J B Dodson announces her candidacy. The notice notes she is running with a 30 dollar advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie N. Dodson
J. B. Dodson
Maloney Seeks Reappointment as County Recorder
Recorder H S Maloney announces candidacy for the office he presently holds. He invites scrutiny of the recorder’s records to demonstrate ability to meet duties and requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Maloney
County Commissioner Candidate Seeks Investigation of Past Work
Republican nominee candidate William Gunning invites an inquiry into his prior tenure as county commissioner ahead of the May 17 primary election. He states his intent to show qualifications through review of past duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gunning
Candidate for Sheriff Seeks Nomination in Yamhill County
Candidate petitions the Republican voters for the nomination as sheriff in Yamhill County with the primary set for May 17. He notes one reason for reentry is continuing in the race.
Letter on Selective Service Duty by Chairman Henderson
A wartime letter from W G Henderson identifies him as Chairman of the Board of Selective Service and states his unpaid service and pledge to continue during the war. He signs respectfully as W G Henderson, noting commitment to national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selective Service
Uncle Sam
W.G. Henderson
County Judge Candidate Plans Conservative Tax Policy
To the voters of Yamhill county the undersigned announces himself as candidate for the nomination of county judge at the primary election to be held May 17, 1918. If nominated and elected he promises to conduct the office on well established business principles and strive to receive a dollar in value for every dollar of taxes while keeping levies at a low minimum, aligned with progressive policies and the great war for democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill County
G G Shirley Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Yamhill County
G H Shirley of McMinnville announces candidacy for Republican nomination for sheriff of Yamhill County at the May 17 primaries. He pledges economical office conduct, discretionary use of draft board registration, and no employment of family members. He respectfully solicits votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill
G. G. Shirley
McMinnville
Also Mentioned on This Page
ONAL
Oregon
Ers
Levi T. Pennington
Newberg Bakery
J. H. Sherlock
Prop
J. L. van Blaricom
John Gower
E. L. Evans
1St St
C. M. Keiling, Sextop
Yamoreg Collection Agency
J. H. Gibson
Mgr
Theow
Amhill County
Yarhill County Abstract Co
River Front
Newberg Churches
Huston
Multnomah County
United States
D. M. Nayberger
Masonic Building
W. T. Vinton
Chase & Linton Gravel Company
Bill
W. W. Hollingsworth Company
V. A. Vincent
The
Newberg Feed Co
N. P. Nelson
C. S. Haynes
Sherwood
S. P. Timberlake
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!