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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic reviews the McMinnville budget meeting where taxes were debated and two items, county road master and county agricultural agent, were cut. It praises Mr. Shrock's work and urges support for a county agent, arguing farmer prosperity benefits all, while advocating retrenchment not in this area.
Judge Henry McGinn of Portland rules the state cannot limit personal liberty. The decision reframes the liberty plea and emphasizes individual rights in the case.
The Oregon Register notes prohibiting citizens from manufacturing or importing liquor for personal use, but argues that restrictive laws target those affected by an offender. The piece criticizes Judge McGinn and contends that society assumes interdependence, with family and neighbors bearing the consequences of one’s wrongdoing.
Ashland Tidings reflects on a life of service over fame in a sentimental meditation. The piece extols being a guiding presence for others, offering refuge and help through hardship, over accumulating wealth or recognition.
Caroline Louise Serdel and George W. Ramsey obtained a marriage license, filed for union with the county clerk. The ceremony details remain unreported in this brief record.
Visitors from Portland and Independence share holidays with locals. Four new pupils enroll as school resumes after a break. A Farmer's Union forms with fifteen members. Church and club events include Christian Endeavor, Parent-Teacher Circle, C A A Club, and W C T A meetings with plans for box socials and programs led by local leaders.
Emel Jensen is ill while Violet Hertig returns home for holidays. Hazel and Theresa Boyd come home for vacation as many children miss school due to illness. Forrest Smith and Florence visit the Boyd home. Jim Evans and wife from Portland stay with his parents. Mrs. Chas Sallee and children spend Christmas in Newberg with her mother Mrs. R Hadden.
Grover Livengood returns home after a long absence and Isabel Gill suffers serious illness. Archie Fleming greets friends after months away. Mrs M McKern of Eastern Oregon visits Fernwood relatives, former local residents. George Hobson visits family after a year near Wasco. Christmas exercises at the gymnasium drew a large crowd with a well rendered program.
A. H. Benton and wife convey a small tract to Thomas E. Miles and wife for $10. Mary E. Bunn transfers 31.44 acres in Thos. M. Bird dl cet3sr4w for $200. Charles Chantelle and wife sell 21 acres in s25sr8w to August Ford. Annette Derby and others deed a small tract to Ella Hastings for $500. A. M. Dunlap deeds 5 acres at Edwards Add to Newberg.
The report lists several land transfers with names, tracts, and prices in Newberg and Caleb Wood. Included are Maggie Mason to L B Thomson, H R Morris to John W Fortune, G L Webb to Tillie Smith, Peter J Wirfs to Michael J Hagon, and John Wortman et al to Bernard et al with various acreages and amounts. A quoted wartime exchange follows noting obstacles to attacking a nation, citing inspectors, quarantine officials, and reporters.
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