Franchises Granted and Veto Threat in City Rail Pact
The city council unanimously passed ordinances granting franchises to the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric Railway for passenger service on First street with additional routes via Han cock Meridian streets for SP and Second street and Dayton Avenue for OE. Mayor Christenson signings hesitated amid interlining concerns. a veto was placed but later withdrawn after a petition from 85 First street owners. A six member committee was named to meet rail officials in Portland and seek mayor requested changes, reporting at Saturday’s council meeting.
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Southern Pacific
Oregon Electric Railway
First Street
Hancock
Meridian Streets
Oregon Electric
Second Street
Dayton Avenue
Christenson
Portland
J. D.gordon
C. J. Edwards
Dr. Littlefield
W. S. Wharton
J.C. Colcord
Motor Service Between Newberg and Portland Devised
A new motor car line will run between Newberg and Portland starting next Monday. The schedule shows departures from Newberg at 6:35 a.m. arriving Jefferson street at 8:05 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. arriving Jefferson street at 2:30 p.m. From Portland the car leaves at 9:45 a.m. reaching Newberg at 11:15 a.m. and departs Portland at 6:50 p.m. arriving Newberg at 7:20 p.m. Trains will continue to run to Union Station.
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Newberg
Portland
Jefferson Street
Union Station
County Poultry Show Honors Pass Along
Awards and exhibitors listed for poultry show with Ira G Nelson Ralph Butt Heater Ritchey S W Atkinson G C Ritchey J P Hall H H Keim Son C E Newhouse N L Wiley and others earning multiple firsts seconds and thirds across cock cockerel hen pullet and pen classes including Blue Andalusian Light Brahma White Orpington and Wyandotte varieties with Capons all taking top placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira G. Nelson
E. S. Ricks
Bramas
A. A. Clayson
Ralph Butt
Ducks
M. Pekin
N. L. Wiley
Brace
Heater & Ritchey
Fawn
S. W. Atkinson
S. S. Hamburg
Buff Orpington
Jos. Hall
S.C. R
Red
H. H. Keim & Son
J. P. Hall
B. P. Rock
C. H. Nichols
N.S. Wiley
Henry Clemens
White P. Rock
C. E. Newhouse
S.C. Brown
A. L. Jenkins
H. O. Hayes & Son
E. A. Hall
S. C. White Leghorns
Jos. Wilson
F. E. Meyer
Pen
Vine W. Pearce
Silver Wyandottes
F. Thatcher
C. A. Hodson
Columbia Wyandottes
B. M. Smith
Western Governors Special Tour Prompts West East Link
St Paul report on the Western Governors Special tour notes its aim to foster understanding and ties between the East and West. Proponent highlights Oregon resources including vast forests water power grains mines and livestock, predicting a strong westward movement and increased interest across the region.
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St. Paul, Minn
Vetern
West
Oregon
New York
Massachusetts
Maine
Young Chehalem Center Aims to Honor Col Harford
Chehalem Center youths organized a surprise on the anniversary of Col Harford’s seventy first birthday. The community turnout was strong and the event left Mr Harford feeling vigorous and pleased with the thoughtful gesture from loyal young friends.
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Chehalem Center
Col
F. L. Harford
Harford
First National Bank of Newberg Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Annual Stockholders Meeting at the bank office re-elected the Board of Directors J M Crawford Lynn B Ferguson H E Gordon Bernard Groth A R Mills Amos Nelson W S Wharton and reappointed officers W S Wharton president Amos Nelson vice president D D Coulson cashier. Semi annual dividend was approved and meeting adjourned.
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First National Bank of Newberg
J.M. Crawford
Lynn B. Ferguson
H. E. Gordon
Bernard Groth
A. R. Mills
Amos Nelson
W. S. Wharton
D. D. Coulson
Obituary of James C. Lucas
James Clinton Lucas born 1832 in Highland County Ohio united with the Methodist Episcopal church at 21 serving as deacon 43 years and local preacher 50. He joined the Union Army in 1862 but was discharged for health reasons and married Anna Crute in 1863. He moved to Newberg Oregon in 1894 and died January 6 at age 80 with wife two sons two daughters surviving. Funeral held at home with Rev. W C Reuter officiating.
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James Clinton Lucas
Highland County
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
Anna A. Crute
Oregon
Newberg
W. C. Reuter
M. E. Church
Joint Installation Of Vesta Rebekah Lodge And I O O F
A joint installation was held Tuesday evening for Vesta Rebekah Lodge No 75 and Willamette Lodge I O O F. Officers for Vesta No 76 include N G Alta Patterson V G Katie Ferguson and other listed officers with installing officer Verona H Nelson Grand Marshall named.
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Vesta Rebekah Lodge No
Willamette Lodge
Vesta No. 76
N.G
Alta Patterson
V.G
Katie G. Ferguson
Marie S. Crabtree
Emma Watkins
Emily Gardner
Ethel Gardner
Effie Ball
Minnie B. Byers
I. S
Ella Duncan
O. S
Ernest Everest
Marie K. Evans
Ella Kelly
Louie C. Parker
Verona H. Nelson
Josephine S. Bradley
Grand Marshall
State Tax Levy Set At 3.4 Mills With Monmouth Normal Share
The State Board of Tax Commissioners completes apportionment for the coming year. Total levy amounts to 3.4 mills and 3,663,815.75 dollars will be collected. Monmouth Normal School receives 35,625 dollars as one fifth of a mill. Totals include different valuation figures and specify exclusive normal school funds. Multnomah leads with 1,093,751.25 dollars, Marion 142,712.50, and Umatilla 137,966.75.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Monmouth Normal School
Normal School
Multnomah
Marion
Umatilla
Baker Pete
Benton Sense Ee
Essen
Clackamas Po
Clatsop Eee
Eeer Ress Ensnes
Columbia Eeet Ee Nnne
Crook —E
Curry
Hood River
Jackson
Josephine
Klamath
Lincoln
Malhuer
Morrow Cfs
Officers of Yamhill County Poultry Association Elected
At the annual meeting in the association show rooms Joseph Hall was elected president C E Newhouse as vice president C A Hodson secretary and treasurer Ralph Butt and Mrs C F Butler as assistant secretaries and Ernest Heater as superintendent The next show is set for January 7 to 10 1913.
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Yamhill County Poultry Association
Joseph Hall
C. E. Newhouse
C. A. Hodson
Ralph Butt
C. F. Butler
Ernest Heater
Evans Bride and Venita Emmett Wed in Portland
Arlie Evans and Miss Venita Emmett were married Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM at 614 East Ash Street Portland. The couple will reside with groom’s parents Mr and Mrs E L Evans at 1011 North Street.
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Arlie Evans
Venita Emmett
East Ash Street
Portland
E. L. Evans
North Street
City Election Results and Budget Bonds Passed
In Duncan's Hall last Thursday a city caucus nominated Gordon Nelson Colcord for mayor recorder and treasurer. Ward candidates Hodson Mills Westfall faced opposition from Kelly Ferguson Leavitt. Water bonds of twenty thousand dollars and sewer extension bonds of two thousand were approved by large majorities.
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Duncan's Hall
J. D. Gordon
W. W. Nelson
J. D. Colcord
J.C. Hodson
C. C. Ferguson
W. A. Westfall
George L. Kelly
Seth A. Mills
Orpheus Glee Club Concert Promises Humor and Fine Music
The Orpheus Glee Club of about twenty five members performs with Prof. Hawkins and town musicians in a lively program. They sing Pirates King and Bedouin Love Song with comic touches including the Drum. Posters by a club member, drawn by Meade Elliott, amuse and spark speculation about their intent.
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Mae
Hawkins
The
Dunbars
Meade Elliott
Newberg High Faces Valley Rivals in Promising Season
The Newberg High School basketball team split weekend games losing 23 to 17 at Dallas and winning 39 to 9 at Independence. They eye a state championship and will meet Albany Corvallis and Salem with possible later clashes against Portland league and Eastern Oregon champions.
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Newberg High School
Dallas
Independence
Albany
Corvallis
Salem
Portland
Oregon
Newberg High to face Lincoln High on home floor Friday
Newberg High School hosts Lincoln High School in the first home match Friday night at 8 oclock in the high school gym. Admission is 25 cents. The listing notes Newberg previously defeated Lincoln last season to sustain its record.
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Newberg High School
Lincoln High School
Lincoln
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Motor Service For
Governor West
Baltimore, Md
James C. Lucas
Poultry Association
J.D. Gordon
Wm. W. Nelson
Orpheus Glee Club
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