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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
3
Community notes from Newberg Oregon include road gravel activism, local business ads, church services, school term by Miss Maggie Titus, and social visits. Mentions of George Christenson Amity, Harvey White from Marion, and a lecture by Hon. C. B. Montague, with various trades, sales, and farm events.
For Sale a heavy team of brood mares Epucsxp Rostssos. Next lot of remnants will be ready the first of next week. All wool 42 inches wide a fine quality of cashmere. Call early as they will not last long. C E Newsovse Springbrook Oregon.
The next session of the teachers local institute will be held in Amity Jan 28. All teachers and friends invited to the session. The library association will conduct important business and all members are urged to attend. EE. V. Livrerieth County School Supt.
By direction of the stockholders the portion of fair grounds containing the pavilion, four and a half acres, is offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash. Sealed bids close at noon Saturday January 21 1899. Directors reserve the right to reject any or all bids. For details contact J L Hoskins president.
A historical note states pneumonia often follows a cold or la grippe, but during a past outbreak cases did not progress when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. The advertisement touts it as the best remedy for bad colds or la grippe, with every bottle warranted and offered for sale by C. F.
G W Cutts, Southern Pacific station agent, says he has been overwhelmed by callers and jokes about whether to wear a plug hat or run for congress. Burglars tapped the depot safe last Friday and again Monday night, with only a small booty taken. He warns passengers to bring exact change as he may not have money on hand.
Former sheriff E B Collard showed an ebony cane with a silver head sent from Manila by his sons in the army. He allowed extracts from letters dated November 2 in which the youths discuss the Philippines as a future U S possession and comment on local development and native peoples.
The writer discusses islands life under colonial rule noting slow development due to church influence, Spanish fortitude, and slow permitting of improvements. Mentioned are gold specimens, timber value, cigar factories, hemp and crops, health risks like fevers and dysentery, smallpox cases, and temperance expectations among soldiers.
R. Wenger traveled to Portland Monday while Augusta Wenger returned from a Portland visit last Friday. Miss Tillie Wollgemuth accompanied her and will stay briefly. A two week old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Etzwiler, visited Grandma Sallee with her family. Misfortune is expected to brighten through sunny days. Lagrippe visits the Myers household and may call others before leaving. Social at Amos Nelson’s last Friday featured music dancing and a fine supper. mince pies vanished quickly. BCRIBELER.
The Chehrelam Center notes report directors plan a new chimney for the schoolhouse to improve room warmth. Fred Clemmens of Portland visited the Atkinsons recently. Mildred Wills was ill but recovered to attend college. A Christian Endeavor social at the Paulsens’ included games and a short program. Some attendees did not carry lanterns and explored ditches on the way home.
The note asks if Schilling's Best powder calcium is money back, and mentions Sutton, Calkins & Co as the seller. It appears as a brief consumer inquiry likely from a catalog or advertisement section.
A week ago last Saturday the W C T A met at Mrs Linville home and five ladies signed a pledge over wearing bodies wings or feathers as clothing or headgear. Also noted are a set of neighborhood exchanges and mortgage/land transfer items plus a Marriage Licences list and an Oregon weekly advertisement from the Salem Journal family page.
The makers of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds report giving away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat and lung diseases with guaranteed results or refunds. C F Moore & Co. druggists offer free trial bottles and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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