Local Events Highlight Newberg Visits and Celebrations
Three carriage loads of Newberg people went to LaFayette Tuesday for the funeral of C E Westerfield and Mrs Ada Burt. Champoeg hosts May 2 marking Oregon’s provisional government anniversary with Ex Governor Geer presiding and William Galloway delivering the address. Crater’s hall hosts Friday speeches by Dr Randall and Dr Lathrop with I H Amos attending and Dr J Whitcomb Brougher hoped for. A Tuesday electrical disturbance near Chehalem Center injured a plow hand and horses. Whittier College hires Newberg duo Prof C C Albertson and Mrs Albertson, prompting pleasure at their departure for California boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
LaFayette
C. E. Westerfield
Ada Burt
Oregon
Champoeg
T. T. Geer
Wm. Galloway
McMinnville
Crater’s Hall
Randall
Lathrop
Portland
I. H. Amos
Chehalem Center
Lars Christianson
Andrew
C. C. Albertson
California
Pacific College
Whittier College
Porter Larkin's Ad Offers Free Oak Chairs and Styles
Antique shop and furniture dealers advertise hats, chairs, and various goods. Notices mention milch cows, teams with harness, dog puppies, and post office selling engraved envelopes. Local classifieds list undertaker services, furniture, paints, and embalming offerings.
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Porter & Larkin’s
Carl Nelson
T. Smith
Third
Iver Streets
J. A. Hughes
C. H. Narris
nAp Nelson
Lewis and Clark
D. J. Gilrt
T. B. Cummings & Company
Real Estate Transfers in Yamhill County The McMinnville transactions show numerous parcel changes and prices
Yambill County Abstract reports transfers including Champion to H Bailey 200 acres in Usees 28 29 13 OT 5w for 500 dollars W P Morris to Elsia Wright new block 2 Newby's 3rd add to McMinnville 2190 dollars Thomas Owen to Evan J Owen 161 acres in Thomas Owen dle 4 sr 5 w 500 dollars and many others across McMinnville Amity Dundee and Newberg areas with prices ranging from 50 to 8000 dollars including Oak Park additions and Wynooski sub parcels
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G J Champion
H. Bailey
W. P Morris
Elsia Wright
Newby
McMinnville
Thos’ Owen
Evan J Owen
Thomas Owen Dle
K D Hadley
E A Edwards
Joel Chrisman Dle
Wesley Houck
Oak Park
Wm Burdett
J F Harrington
C H Starbuck
Joel Chrisman
Eugene Brown
E U Henderson
South
Sheridan
Levina Watts
R O Jones
Amity
RO Jones
Sarah E Warner
D Tallman
E Waterman
J B Rogers
Edmund Robinson
C E Waterman
Wynooscki
Chas A Wyman
Wynooski
Thos Robertson
P Skelton
Chase Skelton
Sec
Investment Co
Artemesia Small
Jos Matty
Oregon Orchard Co
Newberg Orchard Assn
Herman Bochert
P Trullinger
F Laughlin
F L Trullinger
North Yamhill
Thos B Roberts
Henry Peters
Jesse Parrish
Marriage Licenses and Property for Sale in Newberg
Sophia H. Tholmstrup, 44, and Soren Peterson, 38, listed for marriage. An adjacent real estate offer mentions eight and one third lots bearing fruit and a six room house with barn and outbuildings, offered as a bargain for sale. Mrs E M Hopson of Newberg, Oregon is noted.
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Sophia H. Tholmstrup
Soren Peterson
Council Critique and Southern Pacific Reduced Fare Plan
A councilman notes criticism of licensing revenue ideas and invites inquiry. The Methodist Episcopal Conference in Los Angeles is referenced with a Southern Pacific reduced certificate plan. Tickets to Los Angeles allow a one way high rate with a return at one third fare via certificates issued in Oregon points. Return validity extends to June 5 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Co
Oregon
Portland
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Mrs Emily Davis Dies After Long Gibbs District Life
Mrs Emily Davis aged 63 wife of William Davis died April 12 on Chehalem Mountain. Early Gibbs district settlers they came across the plains in 1866. Funeral services held at Gibbs school house with large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Davis
William Davis
Chehalem Mountain
Davis
Gibbs District
Plains
Gibbs School
Thanks for kindness during sickness and burial of Pearl Miller
Mr and Mrs J A Pike express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and burial of their beloved daughter Mrs Pearl C Miller and for the beautiful music rendered.
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Pearl C. Miller
J. A. Pike
A Cure for Headache Sale Pitch Pills
A field advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for headache biliousness and dullness for all ages. The pills are described as both a tonic and a cleanser, said to strengthen the liver and bowels while cleaning the system. Sold by F H Caldwell & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
F H. Caldwell & Co
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
A Kiss Over the Telephone Line Phrase
A brief, whimsical line compares a distant kiss to a straw hat, noting it cannot be felt through a telephone line. The item reflects lighthearted prose or poetry common in period writing.
Winchester man uses Dr King’s New Life Pills
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife's severe stomach and liver troubles. After doctors failed he tried Dr King’s New Life Pills and she found relief at the office and was eventually cured. The remedy costs 25 cents at F H Caldwell & Co's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Ofice
F. H. Caldwell & Co
People With Strong Heads Hold Their Tongues Often
A saying notes that those with strong heads are best at restraining speech, implying calm restraint and measured speech under pressure. The line suggests wisdom in silence as a valued trait among people who think before speaking.
Best Cough Medicine for Chil For Cough Remedy
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as ideal for childhood coughs and colds. It claims to prevent and cure croup and whooping cough with no danger, noting it has been used in epidemics with perfect success and is sold by C. F. Moore & Co.
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Chamberlain
C. F. Moore & Co
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured with Pain Balm Claim
E H Waldron of Wilton Junction Iowa reports years of sciatic rheumatism ended after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He says joints were stiff and painful, now no pain for months, calling the liniment wonderful. For sale by C F Moore Co. Latest soft hats at Porter Larkin's. 13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Waldron
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Chamberlain
C. F. Moore & Co
Porter & Larkin’s
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For Colds
A claim is made that many people recover from colds without precautions but this weakens lungs and invites future illness. The ad urges readers to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy, noted for cold cures, available from C. F. Moore & Co.
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C. F. Moore & Co
Guardian Sale Notice for Grames Minors in Oregon
Guardian of Edna Letha Millie and Harrison Grames will sell a one fourth interest in two parcels totaling about 20.50 acres at public auction on May 7, 1904, at 1 PM, at the west door of the McMinnville courthouse, to satisfy an order of the Yam Hill County Court. The description covers land in Yamhill County Oregon with specified metes and bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Grames
Letha Grames
Millie Grames
Harrison Grames
State of
Oregon
Yamhill County
Court House
McMinnville
Yamhill
William Logan
Willamette
A. D
Ednad Lethemes
Milit Ua Ano Na Gretha Grames
E Grames
Newberg Meat Co Promotes Free Delivery and Local Buying
The advertisement from Stanley Bonn of Newberg Meat Co highlights free delivery and a wide range of fresh meats including bacon and lard. It emphasizes self-sourced inventory and top valley quality. Also listed are a cottage for sale near the Bank of Newberg and Lewis and Clark envelopes sold at the post office.
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Newberg
Stanley & Bonn, Newberg Meat Co
Notice of Final Settlement in Reuben Everest Estate
In Yamhill County Oregon the county court will hear the final account of Sam L. Parrett and Walter Everest joint executors for the estate of Reuben Everest deceased. The hearing is set for Friday April 22 1904 at eleven in the forenoon in the county court room McMinnville Oregon. Interested parties may appear and file objections in writing.
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State of
Oregon
Yamhill
Reuben Everest
Sam L. Parrett
Walter Everest
McMinnville
Reuliyn-Everest
de la
Portland Round Trip Fare to Portland at $1.05
The Southern Pacific Co offers round trip tickets to Portland from Newberg for $1.05. Tickets valid Saturday afternoon or any train of the day, with return Sunday or Monday, providing all day Sunday and Monday in Portland. Similar deal from Portland for valley excursions at reduced rates for locals.
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Southern, Pacific Co
Portland
Newberg
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Advertising copy touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. Sold by F. H. Caldwell & Co. with a 2 cent price and a satisfaction guarantee.
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Bucklen
F. H. Caldwell & Co
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Yambill County Abstract Company
McMinnuvy
Prince
John S Edwards
O Holmes
Dundee
Wall
L. P Richardson
Juliette Johnson
Henderson Pierce
E. M. Hopson
Spperen
Accoed
Tulip Ward
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Chil
Guardian
Taqu Thre
Bank of Newberg
Heagock & Son
Claud Ferguson
John A. Beck
Watchmaker
Indiana
Morrison St
Portland, OR
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