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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
1
The McMinnville judge vows no plans for re election as the primary nears. He cites reaching the shady side of fifty and intent to return to law practice after his term, thanking Yamhill county residents for their support and cooperation during his public service.
The notice outlines new weight limits and postage rates effective January 1, 1914. Fourth class parcels may weigh up to fifty pounds in the first and second zones. Rates: first pound plus increasing cents per extra pound differ by zone from 5c/1c in zones one and two to 12c/10c in zone eight. No size limit change.
The Fri da class of the Presbyterian church held its second annual banquet and elected officers for the coming year. Ella Best is president with Lee Rayburn as vice-president Cline Henry secretary and Norma Harvey treasurer. The group supports benevolent projects including aid to Fresh Air children and funds for the Mont Lawn Children's Home.
Tax rules set by the 1913 laws designate the sheriff as collector. Taxes must be paid by April 1 with half due then and half by September 1. Penalties of 1 percent per month apply after April 1 for late payments, rising to 10 percent after September 1, with interest. October 1 introduces 15 percent delinquency certificates. Tax rolls start February 12.
The Sherwood Sheet News reports that after a new ordinance against disorderly conduct in saloons, drunken brawls increased. One man narrowly escaped severe injury when struck with an iron poker, a physician noting a quarter inch difference could have been fatal.
A Tuesday evening caucus at Duncan's Hall nominated C. Culcord for mayor and S. A. Mills for the same post by request. W. W. Nel was named for recorder, Miss Wood for recorder, and Harlan Smith, W. J. Morris, H. M. Williams, M. J. Jones, and G. W. James were named for council seats. Tellers unnamed. voting sites listed for each ward.
The first debate against Dayton High School occurs Friday January 9 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium with the resolution that Oregon should have a one house legislature. A Dallas High School basketball game follows at 8 0 p m in the high school gym. Admission is 25 cents. The Astoria High School team visits Saturday January 10 at 8 p m.
A paid advertisement praises Miss Ida Wood as competent for City Recorder and appealing for her election as City Clerk urging votes from supporters.
Oregon reports total agricultural product value for 1913 at 48 975 000 dollars down slightly from 1912 in cereals but gains across most other lines. Wheat and hay totals, vegetables, fruits, livestock, dairy, wool, and other products contribute to a high annual wealth advance despite a mixed cereal year.
Walter R. Blanchard died January 1 1914 in Portland after an appendicitis operation. Born August 28 1882 near Amery Wisconsin he married Mary C Peterson of East Lincoln Wisconsin. They moved to Newberg Oregon May 1 1907 then to Willamina where he resided at death. He leaves wife a daughter an aged mother three sisters five brothers and many relatives. Funeral by Rev A T Norwood at the Baptist church with interment in Rose Lawn cemetery.
Alonzo H. Leeds of First and 1 streets, a Stone plumbing shop employee, completed a new acetylene welder inspired by the Hendershott model. At nineteen, Leeds recently moved from Oklahoma after working in a machine shop and built a compact instrument showing his practical skill.
Fernwood basketball travels to Newberg High to meet the Firemen in a nonleague game tonight at the gym.
Lois A Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Jones and Lee Lane formerly of Hebo united in marriage by Judge Reasoner at Hillsboro on December 31 1913. A small reception followed at the newlyweds home with a late hour lunch and friends in attendance including Mr and Mrs J P Jones Mr and Mrs D R Hutchens Miss Cora Ornduff Rosa Lambert Evalena Huatchens Cora Orndruff Katie Jones Mae Jones F C Schmeltzer Hower Rogers Will Miner Tom Calvin Alfred Hutchens Myron Bryan Ernest Hintz Dan Chambers Lloyd Whitmore Homer Cady Lucy Ornduff Frank Matthews Harvey Haynes Wilber Jones and Master Wayne Jones.
The friends of Garrett Fort learned Sunday night of his death at eighty years old after a two month illness. Born July 11, 1833 in New York, he married Emma M. Phelps in 1862 and lived in Leerwater and Dickey’s Dakota before moving to Oregon and Newberg. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Newberg with Masonic charge and Rev. Arthur A. Palmer preaching. he leaves a son John A. Fort and two granddaughters Emma and Edith, plus many friends.
At the annual meeting the Yamhill County Poultry Association elected officers for 1914. President C. F. Butler. Vice President N. L. Wiley. Secretary Craig Duer. Treasurer W. G. Crozer. Superintendent C. E. Newhouse. Executive Committee members include A. L. Jenkins and others.
At Creswell Oregon the Lane Pomona Grange formed a committee to study changes to the Initiative and Referendum laws. The outline calls for banning paid petition circulation, requiring 8 percent of voters across half the counties to initiate, and 5 percent statewide to reference, with signatures limited to registered voters. The plan notes a constitutional amendment may be needed.
A large crowd gathered for the Minnesota Picnic in Odd Fellows hall on New Year’s Day. A committee led by Mrs. Pettengill and Mrs. Whiton organized the event with ample provender and an active program including duets readings and vocal solos. Officers for the coming year were elected: President W. J. Morris, Vice President Joseph Hall, Secretary Gladys Hannon, Treasurer F. R. Rundell.
Notice to holders of photo coupons from the Newberg Studia. Use the coupons before February 15 to satisfy the obligation. The notice is issued by Newberg Studia with a courteous request to comply.
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