05 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
1
A retro 1909 feature imitates almanac whimsy for August and September. It catalogs celestial sights and societal foibles, lists lavish prices for public figures, and riffs on politics and trusts. The piece threads in travel notes from a Rocky Mountain journey and a Canadian excursion with vivid local color.
Achie Morris wife of Francis A. Morris died at her Newberg home Friday morning July 30 after months of frail health and a nervous collapse. Born November 12, 1860 near Bloomingdale Indiana she lived a life of quiet service to the aged sick and lonely and was laid to rest beside her parents after a Sunday funeral conducted by Rev A J Weaver. She leaves her husband sister Mrs E H Woodward brother N C Maris and other relatives.
A brief society notice lists several marriages and engagements with ages. Nellie Johnson 32 wed Austin H Adams 42. Blasie Seow 35 to John 29. Haitt 31 to Bac 47. Aera Woodward 58 to Quend 19.
Mrs Minnie Hamnett was instantly killed last night at 6 45 oclock in the stable behind Tom Warners house at 410 Grand avenue by being kicked in the chest by a horse. Warner died in the arms of J L Gilman and another as they carried him into the house. Dr Ziegler City Physician pronounced him dead. Warner was formerly with the Spaulding Logging Co and later lived in Portland. The remains will be laid in Dayton beside his first wife with Odd Fellows services.
The examination timetable lists subjects across days from Wednesday to Friday starting August 11 at 9 a.m. and ending August 13 at 4 p.m. Subjects include Botany Plane Geometry General History Penmanship History Orthography Reading Physical Geography Written Arithmetic Theory of Teaching Grammar Physiology Geography School Law Civil Government English Literature.
Contractors invited to seal bids for a new schoolhouse in District 61. Plans available via Chair man G. W. Worden or district clerk Frank Nelson. Bids open August 14. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids.
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