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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1894
Page
2
A Friday issue from Newberg Oregon discusses local topics and satire. Items mention telephone connections with Portland, criticism of county officers salaries, Yamhill county pride, and humorous notes on local life and politics.
The piece argues citizens must uphold law and criticize lawmakers, citing Lincoln’s call to teach law reverence. It notes record heat, crop damage, and social unrest, mocks Iowa and Oregon politics, applauds LaFayette Ledger’s return, praises aging author Dick Twomisos, and urges stamping out anarchists while praising senators’ loyalty to their trusts.
A trio in mixed Turkish Greek and Algerian garb aroused curiosity at Third and Alder. Armed with a sword and revolver, they claimed to be performers from a Midway Plaisance troupe. locals noted diverse human flocks from Europe Asia Africa and America observing the strange act.
The Marrurw Tennett family expresses sincere thanks for the assistance and sympathy shown during their bereavement.
In Yawhill County, A. M. Sanders assists John Knight in Hilleboro with insurance. The August state school fund apportions Yawhill County $4576.97 for a population of 5031. J. J. Henderson sells 200 acres to Marcus of Town at $35/acre. Marcus plans to move in. The Yamhill bridge is completed and sturdy. A saw mill fire destroys Jacquot mill. 5000 feet of lumber burned. no insurance. New tax law raises clerk and filing fees, boosting county revenue. critics call it a Republican economy measure. Tariff and prune trade discussion notes rising or falling prices, with Pacific coast growers and European competition. A large stag hound with historic lineage from Custer era accompanies Arthur L. Watson. Educational meeting set for Middleton August 19 with planned program. Lakeview merchant Sutton visits. local water works vote scheduled for August 21 with $15,000 cap. Listings announce 40 acres for sale and a 200 acre farm near Newberg. Reader notes warn against unwarranted jealousy and harmful gossip.
The Salem sank after a leak near Portland ending a long run on the Willamette River. Old captains like Jerome and vessels such as Orient and Ocident fade from service as newer upper river craft replace them, while river towns recall a freer era with whistled toots and daily freight dances along the valley. Old timers lament changes as progress reshapes travel and commerce.
The New York commission house of Henry Nordlinger & Co. works to persuade prune growers on the coast that delays in redaction of duties on prunes will not harm them. They claim prunes can still be sold at retail for five cents.
Mr. Bates undertakes a roof and repairs at the mill warehouse while new tenants appear in town. A Portland jeweler Mr Wacker opens in the Carpenter building and T H Danny reopens the Ledger office on Jefferson Street. The town becomes temperance minded as a saloon license expires. a Chinaman named Hang Gee reportedly was murdered and robbed of $1200 on his return from China. Posey,
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