First Yamhill county baseball team and early roots
The Lafayette youth team from Yamhill county prioritized local loyalty with players listed as H.W. Allen manager and J. J. Hembree as catcher. The club, which beat Oregon City in the first county match, captured a state championship silver bat later lost in Lafayette fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill County
Lafayette
George Hembree
H. W. Allen
M. O. Lownsdale
Hembree
Oregon City
H.W. A
Lua J. J. Hembree
Joseph Huston
Felix Ewing
I. N. Hembree
C. T. Belcher
R. P. Bird
Marion Martin
P. P. Gates
W. D. Fenton
John Baker
Progress of County Demonstration Policy in Oregon
Oregon counties rapidly advance county and farm demonstration work through the Oregon Agricultural College. Five counties have met requirements and funding: Lane 2000, Crook 1500, Coos 2000, Tillamook 2000, Harney 2000. Baker and Grant plan districts. Wallowa, Marion expected to follow. Malheur, Union, Klamath sought. County agents aid cooperative marketing and disease control, with broader support from other states and regions. The Kent County Michigan report notes 11,000 farmers reached and growth in seed testing and school outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
Lane
Crook
Coos
Tillamook
Harney
Baker
Grant
Wallowa
Marion
Malheur
Union
Klamath
Jackson County
Oe French
Springfield
Mass
Barkers’ Association of
Colorado
Agricultural College
Federal Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Kent County
Michigan
Death of G A R veteran G M Wells in Pine Grove
G M Wells born August 1838 in Joe Davis county Illinois died at his Pine Grove home near Hood River on Friday December 19 1913. He served Civil War Co H 7th Illinois Infantry then 1863 Co F 38th Infantry until 1865. Married Virginia M Perkins February 27 1862, six of eleven children survive, two in Hood River, others in Oklahoma. Also survived by Lydia Blackwelder whom he married in 1908. He lived years in Newberg where he had many friends. Mrs Wells came to Newberg last week to live with granddaughter Mrs V D Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Wells
Joe Davis County
Illinois
Pine Grove
Hood River
Co. H. 7Th Ill. Infantry
Co. F. 38Th Infantry
Mr. Wells
Virginia M. Perkins
Marriages and Ages Listed for Local Matches
Couple pairings listed include Bila Cooper 55 to Ansel Jones Howell 61 and Margaret Freeman 20 to Ernest J Handley 20. Other entries show Lena Cave 16 to Clarence L Atkins and Miller 29 to Glenn Ford with pth M Beton 21 to John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bila Cooper
Ansel Jones Howell
Margaret Freeman
Ernest J. Handley
Lena Cave
Clarence L. Atkins
Miller
Glenn Ford Pth
M. Beton
John
Dynamite blast kills German worker in Oregon woods
Franz Gasser, 29, a German laborer, was killed near Staples seven miles below Newberg when a fuse lit for a charge failed to explode and a later blast hurled him fifteen feet. Hollingsworth & Son prepared the burial as Coroner Tilbury declined an inquest after preliminary statement. A cousin identified the body. investigators suspected careless dynamite cap carry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Gasser
Newberg
Gasser
Hollingsworth & Son
Tilbury
McMinnville
Hollingsworths
Newberg Firemen Battle McMinnville Team
Newberg firemen faced a pick up McMinnville squad on New Year’s Eve and held a 33 to 29 loss to the guests. The article notes strong play by Bisset, F Miller and Gause and urges continued booster support as the team grows stronger. The next game is slated for Pacific College with noted improved team performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg Firemen
McMinnville
Mac
Newberg
Pacific College
Bisset
F. Miller
Gause
Feast of Hot Tamales at Pacific College Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary to Pacific College met at Mrs. Louisa P. Round's home on Saturday. After a business session guests enjoyed hot tamales sandwiches and tea during a tamale conundrum contest. Members were reminded of an upcoming social in February and the dollar-earning jingle plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific College
Louisa P. Round
Elizabeth J Howens Dies in Newberg at 77
Elizabeth J Maxwell born March 13 1836 in Alexandria PA died December 26 1913 at her Newberg Oregon home aged 77 years 9 months 23 days Funeral conducted by Rev Chas C Whitely with burial at Riverview Portland. Survived by husband W D Howens two sons H H and J A Howens of Calgary and three daughters Anna R Herrick Portland Mabel Evans Newberg Bird Beeson Newberg.
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Elizabeth J. Maxwell
Alexandria
Pennsylvania
North River Street
Newberg
Oregon
W. D. Howens
Iowa City
Iowa
Milan
Illinois
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church. Mr. Howens
South Dakota
Calgary
Canada
Howcens
Friends Church
Chas.c. Whitely
Riverview Cemetery
Portland
H. H
J. A. Howens
Anna R. Herrick
Mabel Evans
Bird Beeson
Mrs Emma Bell and C H Christenson wed in Los Angeles
Emma Bell of Newberg and C H Christenson of Corvallis married December 24 in Temple Baptist church Los Angeles with Rev J Whitcomb Brougher officiating. Guests included A B Compston L H Phillips Porter Phillips and J A Phillips. They hosted dinner at Hollenbeck Hotel and plan to reside at a farm near Corvallis after January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bell
Newberg
C. H. Christenson
Corvallis
Los Angeles
California
Temple Baptist Church
J. Whitcomb Brougher
A. B. Compston
Sellwood
Oregon
L. H. Phillips
Porter H. Phillips
J. A. Phillips
Hollenbeck Hotel
Mrs. Christenson
Free lecture series listed for Newberg by state university
The extension department of the state university schedules free talks in Newberg. January 17 Professor Sweetser on native Oregon trees and shrubs. February 7 Professor Reddie on Peer Gynt. February 21 Dr Conklin on habit and happiness. March 21 Dr Gilbert on education and public opinion. April 11 Dr Hodge on community and national insect problems. May 2 Dr Schafer on the citizens attitude toward public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
The
State University
Sweetser
Oregon
Reddie
Peer Gynt
Conklin
Gilbert
Hodge
Schafer
Awards for Poultry at Newberg Fair Highlight Local Wins
A long list of prizes from American Class to Buff Plymouth Rock and Wyandotte divisions showcases winners such as C. P. Butler Newberg and E. H. Woodward Newberg. Multiple breeds compete across Plymouth Rock, Leghorn, Hamburg, Minorca, and Wyandotte classes with individuals from Newberg McMinnville Rex and Portland collecting top ribbons and grand championships.
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Plymouth Rock
C. PF. Butler
Newberg
N. L. Wiley
Rex Buff
E. H. Woodward
C. A. Evans
Vine W Pierce
McMinnville
Partridge Wyandotte
List
C. D. Oppen
White Wyandotte
W. L. Rinard
McMinneville
Willard Wiley
Rex
O. R. Winters
Uel B. Marr
Dundee
Chas. O Whitely
C. J. Clemenson
Spri Buff Leghorn
Bayard H. Moul
O. R. Moeller
Portland
J. L. Hoskins
Ancona
S. Minchin
Plymouth Rock Homer
Paul Sommer
J. P. Hall
White Leghorn
Ross E. Wiley
S. C. Brown
R. Isitt
S. C. Brown Leghorn
Association
Joseph Hall
Plymouth Rock Club
F Mills Offers Ready Outfitting for Rapid Construction
F C Mills states readiness to move or upgrade wood frame buildings on short notice and handle heavy machinery, signaling versatile contractor capabilities.
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F. C. Mills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth J. Honens
Buff Orpington
Black Orpington
Craig Duer
Clifton Parrett
White Orpington
C. F. Yergen
Etta M. Hall
A.C. Harrison
Hamburg
Frank Jones
Springbrook
J. T. Everest
A. L. Jenkins
Albert Hunt
Campines
N. D. Brouillette
J. C. Ponslur
U.S. G. Miller
Roy Wilson
Ed. G. Teary
A. C. Harrison
Fawn
C. E. Newhouse
Turkey
Mrs. Gaestal
Wm. Bell
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