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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
2
The issue blends editorials on global topics and local humor with selections from Oregon editorials. It previews Pacific County events and recalls a children's poem by James Whitcomb Riley, along with nostalgic fairground verses and a prairie-laced vignette about a road trip to the fair.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes in Wilmington Ohio that John Henry Douglas of Scott's Mills sparked a revival among Friends five years after the Civil War. His emotionally charged meetings transitioned the Quaker body from silent worship to revivalist style across Yearly Meetings in America.
Peter B Gates of LaFayette was killed instantly when a storm toppled his camp tent and a heavy tree limb struck him at the headwaters of Gates Creek Salmon Berry Creek. He was about 50, a state legislator and active in local groups. He leaves a widow and three children. The obituary then shifts to a critical discussion of municipal ownership of industries with excerpts from Engineering Magazine and Farm and Fireside, followed by a note from W T Casey about a waterspout on Powell Buttes.
Ex Governor Moody and Senator Jeff Myers urged Grand Ronde Indians to attend the state fair exhibition shinny game. An Indian asked about office plans while another reader questions ocean land status and a codfish bank off Woods. Local reports detail steamer moves, fruit shipments, crops, and county exhibits ahead of the state fair.
A four day program lists entries close and events by time including novice and bicycle races, horse riding shows, driving contests, acrobatic performances, a baby show, an industrial parade, an address by Pacific College president, and a baseball game. Prizes include bridles, spurs, cash, neckties, suspenders, shoes, and various small goods.
A local event featured six young ladies presenting a humorous recitation with vocal and instrumental music. After the performance fruit and lemonade were served and attendees departed content. A barbecue collar anecdote humorously notes men’s starch and summer heat in churchgoing country.
Last Tuesday evening the Christian Endavor of Friends church held a lawn social in the grove near Prof. Jessup's home. The grounds were lit by Japanese lanterns and featured the Ohd Oaken Racket scene. A decorative setting of moss fern and vine maple accompanied games and a short program led by Edgar Ba l.
European governments move to criminalize anarchist activity while drafting strict anti anarchy legislation. They expel expatriated conspirators accused of robbery arson and assassination. They claim America tolerates such conspiracies in a land of liberty seeking to subvert law and order.
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