Reid-Troy evangelistic revival begins February 3
Cottage prayer meetings in Newberg prepare hearts for union revival at Friends church starting February 3 led by the Reid-Troy evangelistic party. Marshfield reports praise tenor John W. Troy of Chicago will headline three weeks of song at the First Baptist church with a renowned voice and strong endorsements.
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Newberg
Friends Church
Reid-Troy
Marshfield
John W. Troy
Chicago
Reid
Miller Mercantile Co Store Burglarized In Broadside Theft
Burglars gained entry to Miller Mercantile Co store on a Sunday night and stole goods valued at between 500 and 1000 dollars. They opened boxes, removed price tags, and took suits shoes shirts and suit cases before fleeing through a rear door. Sheriff Watt Henderson and deputy H R Morris examined the scene with Portland detectives. The incident follows local political tension and a separate wedding report later in the text.
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Watt Henderson
H. R. Morris
Portland
Commissioner Cummins Ignores His Friends At Station Scene
On Wednesday afternoon at 3 53 the train stopped on First Street. McMinnville official E Cummins and a well dressed companion appeared and moved toward the scene, attracting attention as witnesses described the moment.
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Commissioner Cummins
First Street
E. Cummins
McMinnville
Co operative Growers of Puyallup Sell Out
W H Paulhamus and associates form the Puyallup Sumner Fruitgrowers Canning Company to take over the co operative holdings with 600000 capital. The firm will operate in the Puyallup Valley and Oregon handling berries small fruits and vegetables. The old cooperative will be paid 100000 for its holdings.
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Tacoma
Wash
W. H. Paulhamus
Puyallup & Sumner Fruitgrowers’ Association
Puyallup & Sumner Fruitgrowers’ Canning Company
Puyallup Valley
Oregon
Paulhamus
Albany
Co-Operative Company
Recital by Miss Britt’s Pupils at Presbyterian Church
A music recital by Miss Jessie Britt's pupils will be held at the Presbyterian church on Monday night January 21. Admission is free and all are invited. The program starts at 7 30.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Jessie Britt
American Yoemen Lodge Enjoys Big Night
The United Order of American Yoemen met in the I O O F hall Tuesday January 15 and had a successful evening. Seven were initiated into ee es. Officers were installed with Rev. Mr. Hicks elected foreman. A three course dinner followed and dancing pleased the attendees.
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United Order of American
Obituary notes Mordecai and Eliza J. Ellis of Newberg
Mordecai Ellis born October 31 1833 in Indiana moved with family to Iowa then Oregon in 1888 and died January 7 Philo math after apoplexy four days earlier. Eliza J. Ellis born February 17 1839 North Lewisburg Ohio died December 4 1917 in Lafayette Oregon. Both lifelong Friends church members. buried in Newberg Cemetery.
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Mordecai Ellis
Indiana
Isaac
Betsy Ellis
Iowa
Eliza Jane Winder
Oregon
Newberg
Edith Coleman
Philomath
Newberg Cemetery
J.S. Moore
E. P. Johnson
Eliza J. Ellis
North Lewisburg
Ohio
LaFayette
Rev
Carter
Friends Church
Installations of Shiloh Post and Women’s Relief Corps Officers
On January 10 1918 Comrade C A Williams assisted by Stevens installed the Shiloh Post 77 Grand Army of the Republic officers for 1918 with B F Pike as Post Commander and J W Moore as Adjutant among others. Women’s Relief Corps officers were installed by William Clemmens including Minnie Byers as President and Elizabeth Clemmens as Conductor. A noon dinner was served by the ladies.
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C. A. Williams
T. H. , Stevens
Shiloh
Grand Army of the Republic
B. F. Pike
Henry Hopkins
A. J. Palmer
John W. Moore
Ezra Hayes
W. H. Brooks
H. Pittman
H. M. Peebles
C. A. Dixon
B. H. Langworthy
B. F. Hevland
C. P. Cary
Levi Dobbins
Henry Pittman
John Goff
J. L. Marshall
B. S. Hunter
Women’s Relief Corps
William Clemmens
Minnie Byers
Celia Hunnicutt
S. YS
Anna Marshall
J. V
Crissie Scott
Snow
Elizabeth Clemmens
Mary Wood
Francis Woodruff
Harriet Dobbins
Rosa Hollingsworth
Mary Bankson
India
Judge Thos F Ryan Enters Oregon State Treasurer Race
Judge Thos F Ryan, four among four Republicans named, announces candidacy for State Treasurer. Former Mayor of Oregon City and long time Clackamas County Judge, he cites reforms, water board creation, and Rural Credit Law support as highlights of a career built on economy and good roads advocacy.
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Thos. F. Ryan
E. C. Cusick
Albany
O. M. Plummer
Portland
Wm. Adams
Ryan
Orego City
Clackamas County
Board of Water Commissioners
Clackamas
Oregon City
Grange
Farmers’ Union
Tom Richardson
Oregon Good Roads Association
Judge Ryan
Soldier Boy Writes From Michigan
Marvin Moore describes camp life in Michigan and Texas. He details meals, guards, bread rations, scarce coffee, molasses, and improvised food preserves. He notes living conditions, bed setups, and the routine of guard and school duties for truck drivers.
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Marvin Moore
157Th
Hera Squadron
Mt. Clemens
San Antonio
Texas
Michistan
Red Cross Benefit Supper and Evening Program
Remember January 25 with a Civic Improvement Club supper to aid the Red Cross. A eight o clock entertainment promises rare and lively laughs provided by local ladies as they host the event and supper for a good cause.
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RED Cross
Civic Improvement Club
Call to fathers of soldiers and sailors meeting
Notice calls all fathers of soldiers and sailors in the county serving in the Army or Navy to gather at the McMinnville county courthouse on January 26 1918 at 1 PM to organize a father’s club.
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United States Army and Navy
McMinnville
Sheep Killing Parrots At Large In San Francisco
Two Keas or sheep killing parrots escaped from crates in San Francisco while being shipped from Australia to the Smithsonian in Washington. They sliced crate slats with strong beaks and federal authorities offered a 100 dollar reward per bird. The birds prey on sheep for flesh and have earned enmity in Australia and New Zealand.
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San Francisco
Australia
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
New Zealand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reid-Troy Evangelistic Party
Ward
Frank
Rev. M. C. Wire
Flora Wilma Sears
Co-Operative Growers
Puyallup
Shiloh Post
Anna Linnville
Soldier Boy
Michigan
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