Christmas News and Local Visiting Notes in Dundee
Mrs W S Allan visits relatives in Carlton. L J Ed dens returns from Missouri. E S Greer and family back from Spokane Hood River and Portland. Medora Greer returns to O A C. Nellie F McNeill spends Christmas in Aberdeen Washington. Theodore W Spencer visiting son in Portland. P E and E Power station tested with trial current and aims to operate soon. Various local anglers and relatives visit in Portland Salem Gold Hill Dundee Willamina and McMinnville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Eddens
Missouri
E. S. Greer
Spokane
Hood River
Portland
Medora Greer
Nellie F. McNeill
Aberdeen
Washington
Theodore W. Spencer
P. E
Bernard Groth
Thomas Prince
H. T. Prince
J. G. Alford
Salem
F. M. Armstrong
Gold Hill
Oregon
Robert Jensen
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Mr. Wheeler
Washington State
Kennedy
Etta Hagey
Willamina
Lundquist Bros
Dundee
W. R. Swink
Waterloo
Mesdames Flickenger
Suver
R. W. Swink
F. A. Crawford
Gussie Crawford
McMinnville
The Waiter’s Cries Echo Through a Dying Kitchen
A humorous reminiscence of waiters shouting orders in mock dramatic fashion. Customers call for mutton broth beefsteak eggs and poached dishes while the waiter responds with eccentric lines. The exchange evokes old dining room theater and playful kitchen banter.
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John Bull
Real estate transfers from Amity Lodge and others
Amity Lodge No 20A F&A M transfers 2.88 acres to Dave Waddel in Joseph Garrison tract with $300. Ernest L Ballard and wife transfer 25 acres in G W Roberts tract to Wm Humphrey for $10. National Bank of Newberg transfers Lot 6 and Lot 7 of Block 14 Deskins 2nd Addition to Newberg for $4000. H E Blackwell and wife transfer 388.70 acres in H Foster tract to TJ Leach for $10. C M Boutrager and wife transfer 102 by 31714 feet in J H Hess tract for $10. Daniel A Boyer and wife transfer the southwest of the northwest quadrant of Section 1 Township 2 Range 5 West to James Tamblyn for $10. Lincoln A Burton and wife transfer 33.03 acres in A Jobdletp 2 and 3 in section 4 West. Emma Deskins transfers Lots 5 and 6 except 0.50 feet of Deskins sale to Frank G Miller for $200. Fole Hills Walnut Association and E Dearborn transfer Lot 187 of Eola Walnut Groves No 2.
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Amity Lodge
F&a M
Dave Waddel
Joseph Garrison
Ernest
M Boutrager
Geo
Chase
H_Hess
Daniel
Boyer & Wf
James Tamblyn
Lincoln
Burton & Wf
Walter B E Anthony
Emma Deskins
Frank G Miller
Fole Hills Walnut Assato
Dearborn
Eola Walnut Groves
Property Transfers Across Amity and Newberg Area
A series of real estate transfers listed include Ezra G Harris to TH Dahlwi for se 11 twp 2s rang 4w at 950 dollars. Johanna W Henry to Edward C Henry several small tracts at Hopewell for 10. Fred B Longstreth to Frank S and Helen M Senn 89.26 acres in sec 16 twp 2s rang 4w for 1. John Mackey to Wm Cannon lot 59 F C Grahams Cove Orchard at 500. Wm H Reynolds to Sarah S Wood part lot 4 block 3 Watts addition Amity for 200. W E Reed to E D West and Lena Lackey 12 13 acres in Hiram Ransom dlc twp 3s rang 5w for 1. H J Richter to Bell McCamey 1 acre in Amity for 10. H J Richter to Bell McCamey small tract in Amity for 1. Geo W Sharp to Fred A Longstreth 150 by 350 feet in sec 16 twp 2s rang 4w for 10. Albert Sheldon to First National Bank Newberg lots 10 11 12 block 5 Edward’s 2nd add Newberg for 10. TS Sutton to MH and Sarah J Pinney lots 7 8 block 3 Hurley & Large add Newberg for 1000. James Tamblyn to LE and Marget FelsomSW of nw quarter sec 1 to 2s rang 5w for 4000. Bert F Terry to Robert G and Naomi Cook lots 1 2 block 6 Everest addition to Newberg for ?
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Ezra G
Harris & Wi
TH Dahlwi
Johanna W Henry
Edward C Henry
Hopewell
Fred B Longstreth
Frank S
Helen M Senn
John Mackey & Wf
Cannon
Graham's
H Reynolds
Albert Sheldon
Bert
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of N G Kirk
Notice is given that the administrator of the estate of N G Kirk deceased has filed the final account with the county clerk in Stinnville Yamhill County. A hearing is set at the county court room to allow the account and confirm settlement. Dated 1st day of 1914. Kirk Administrator of the Estate of N S G Kirk deceased.
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N.G Kirk
Stinnville
Yamhill al Coren
Yeasayy
Kirk
NS. G. Kirk
Invention History of Gasoline Powered Motion
The article traces early gasoline use from Ra vel’s 1868 steam generator car to Lentz’s 1876 fuel for ships and the rise of gasoline as an illuminant and in varnish. It highlights gasoline as 8 percent of crude distillate and credits George B. Selden of Rochester as the father of the automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Joseph Ravel
George B. Selden
Rochester
N. Y
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Too Faithful Dog
A group of young Australians set a bottle of dynamite adrift in a creek pool with a waterproof fuse. A retriever grabbed the bottle and was blown up as the others fled. Two youths were stunned but not seriously injured. the dog perished.
Ever Faithful The Mail Mixup Debate
A letter exchange reveals Henry delaying mailed notes with Abigail, deflecting claims of jokes and misplacing correspondence. The Chicago Tribune notes the dispute as a social anecdote about trust and reliability.
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Abigail
Chicago Tribune
Eyes Are Beloved Yet Often Neglected By All
A Baltimore ophthalmologist warns a patient about long term eye strain from routine activities. The doctor prescribes a month in darkness and strict rest, saying sight may never fully recover without care. He contrasts eyes with teeth and urges preventive attention to vision.
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Baltimore
Quirky Fiji pandanus prairies described in vivid detail
The text marvels at Fiji pandanus or screw plants, noting their grotesque early screwlike form, later straightening into tall stilts. It paints the foliage as drooping mops and mentions the fruit as a pineapplelike, hard, woody, fibrous, and inedible to Europeans.
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Fiji
Women Oyster Gatherers in Freece Face Harsh Work
The oyster gathering trade is deemed unsuitable for women though it also deters men. Women endure long hours with water to the knees and sun heat, risking mental strain, while bed owners can reap large profits and accumulate small fortunes quickly.
Fremont Marriage Story Stirred Benton Threats
The young man who later became General Fremont eloped with Jessie Benton. Tom Benton, the prominent senator and Jessie's father, vowed harsh punishments, while Mrs. Benton retorted with a sharp quip about Aim Tensie and Cy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
General Fremont
Jessie Benton
Tom Benton
For Sale Six Jap peach plants and dooms of 1914 DOs
For sale six new two-year-old Jap peach plants cling and free stone offered at ten cents each or eight dollars per hundred. Kestrel Co Rex Oregon P O Box 18 Phone Blue 179. Also a page of DOs promoting work honesty competition and consumer tips with references to stores, prices, and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kestrel Co
Rex
Oregon
P. O
Jay B. Noble Presents Girl of Eagle Ranch at Duncan's Opera House
Jay B Noble manager director and leading comedian of the Columbia Players is noted for wide experience in comedy and drama. His company is welcomed wherever they perform and quality is his motto. He presents the Girl of Eagle Ranch at Duncan's Opera House Tuesday night January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay B. Noble
Columbia Players
F Mills Offers Ready Outfit for Rapid Construction Moves
F Mills states readiness to level up wood buildings on short notice using a fitted new outfit and capability to move quickly. He also handles heavy machinery as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Mills
Prune Trees For Sale By Otis Nursery
L S Otis advertises extra choice stock for sale with trees 6 to 8 feet high priced at 10 cents and 3 to 5 feet at 8 cents. Phone Black 202.
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L. S. Otis
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Ret Og
lEczen
Dierssener
Owder
Gigia
Lynn B. Ferguson
Arline
Viola Scott
Clyde Ryan
Dayton
Mrs. G. A. Dearborn
Bessie Bates
Lowell
Moel Firet
Henry
Newberg Lodge No. Apton F. & A. M
W. M
R. H. C. Bennett
I. A. Hanning
Clarence Butt
Atty
B. A. Kirks
McMinnville, Oregon
McKern’s
Orchard
J. L. Haworth
Springbrook
A. H. Benton
North Meridian Street
A. Bartholomew
Franklin Street
Lillian Haynes
J. M. Jones
Second St
First National Bank of
Newberg
D. D. Coulson
Tom Tyndall
M. R. Finder
Graphic Office
P.O
South Center Street
John Deere
Larkin-Prince Home. Co
du Pont
Larkin-Prince
Larkin-Prince Howe. Co
Theresan
Drumfore
Barcroft's Drug Store
Post Office
Alder St
Portland, Ore
Yolmes Ness College
Ortland
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