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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
5
Locals and guests visit from Salem McMinnville and Moscow. The week includes sales visits by professionals and a Sunday closing case, plus updates on orchard development and community meetings. The city hosts a public apple growers meeting with speakers Mason Lewis and Van Dorn planned.
The Coos Bay Harbor reports the surprise marriage of Iona Hutchens to S. S. Jennings officiated by Rev. A. S. Hisey at the M E Church in North Bend. The couple, flanked by Doris Gubser, planned a San Francisco trip before returning to Newberg Oregon. Jennings Store proprietor, school board member and community figure, marries daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Hutchens amidst broad local friendship.
The World's Greatest Company of Jubilee Singers an octet of college colored artists perform popular classic and sacred music in Newberg at the College Auditorium on January 20. Tickets are on sale at Ferguson's and Barcroft's Drug Stores priced 75 50 and 25 cents.
A Portland Journal commentary on Alexander the railroad clerk warns of the lure of city riches and expensive living. It decries lavish lifestyles funded by dishonest gains and advises true aristocracy as honest wages and prudent living. The piece notes a meeting at Chehalem Center School on 13th at 9 am to discuss Farmers Organizations and local market efforts in Portland with open books for membership.
At the annual stockholders meeting held Tuesday January 9 directors were elected: J L Hoskins J F Taylor J I Hadley S L Parrett S J Madson E P Dixon Clarence Butt At the same date the director s meeting elected officers: S L Parrett President J L Hoskins Vice President J C Colcord Cashier W E Crozier Asst Cashier Clarence Butt Secretary A four percent semi annual dividend was declared.
The Farmers Co operative held an enthusiastic meeting at Chehalem Center Schoolhouse on Saturday January 6. Short talks covered marketing produce distributing road funds, the Farmers Telephone proposal, stream utilization, Parcel Posts and other topics. Adjournment set for January meeting.
Alexander and Shulz both about 16 were arrested by Marshal Graham after a break in at the Newberg Hardware and Plumbing Co. The stolen goods were recovered and the juveniles were paroled by the juvenile court.
Continued from page one, exhibitors included S Minchin with Anconas and Hou dans and Mrs Anna Fogle with Buff Orpingtons. J W McAdams SC R I Red and J B Hollingsworth SC R I Red were noted, along with H C McCammon SC R I W M Wise BP Rock H8 Amoth White Leghorns Nel Marr Black Minorca Craig Duer Buff and Black Orpingtons. Special premiums donated by Newberg business men will be announced next week. Barred Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red and Wyandotte were the most represented varieties with the Barred Rock class near seventy birds.
Methodist Episcopal Church revival meetings progress under Miss Ora D. Wolfer of Seattle. A forcible speaker, she clearly presents gospel truth and gains favor as congregations grow and interest increases. She will speak twice next Sabbath and every night next week except Saturday. Everyone invited. Bring friends.
Treasurer Mrs. Martha Parker presents the year 1911 finances showing cash on hand 190.67 dollars after receipts from dues Silver Offering and Park Fund and disbursements for band stand swings entertainments carnival float and other improvements. The Rose Carnival funds contributed 25 dollars to the band and the band stand nears completion as the association urges local ladies to join.
The document details the city library's financial report for 1911 including receipts from entertainment and the Newberg Library balance. It records book loans totaling 9821 and magazine loans totaling 3389, with miscellaneous receipts and expenses listed as part of the annual accounting.
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