Macgregor Remembered For Lagos Sanitation Pioneer
Sir William Macgregor famed as administrator in West Africa and Lagos governor is remembered for sanitation efforts that broadened Lagos to serve both European and African populations. He warned against German tropic rule and earned affection of locals and Africans alike, with anecdotes of his wit from the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Macgregor
West Africa
William Macgregor
Western Pacific
Pacific
Lagos
Macgregor
Tropics
Manchester Guardian
Trunk Relics Highlight Historic Figures and Temperance
An old trunk once used by Daniel Webster to carry legal papers is joined by mention of another trunk carried by Massachusetts Governor George Nixon Briggs during a move from Hudson, New York to Adams, Massachusetts. Briggs later supported total abstinence at the 1832 national temperance convention and repaired his simple trunk, noting it held his entire worldly estate not worth ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
George Nixon Briggs
Massachusetts
Hudson
Adams
Mass
Briggs
Massachusetts Legislative Temperance Society
Boston
Vernor Briggs
Gabrielian Science Monitor
Property transfers of multiple parcels in Yamhill County
A long list of real estate deeds records numerous transfers in Newberg Sheridan McMinnville Carlton Dayton and Amity. Buyers include W S Allan Kate Brower Chas H Breeding J W Grassle Adam J Harshberger Harvey G Fleming J R Ivie and many others. Monies range from $1 to $5145 with parcels totaling acres and blocks in Deskins Sunnyside Bibee’s add Oak Park and other neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
W H Lynde
Deskins
Newberg
Chas H Breeding
Oliver W
Harriet A van Osdel
Sunnyside
McMinnville
Kate Brower
Husb
Matt Kurt
Bibee
Sheridan
Bertha Bell
Frederick Cane
Harry Cane
J H Hansen
Oak Park
C R Chapin
John E Bradley
H Hess
W Cox
M O Shannahan
T Wallace
Elvira Cook
Otto Handt
J W Grassle
H E Grasse
C Hembree
Wm Patton
Douglas Hadley
Mary B Alderman
John Carey
Adam J Harshberger
Chas Harte
Willis
G A Heinz
Geo G Fisher
Clayton E Henry
Esther A Porter
Caravan
Carlton
J G Hoard
Mella B Johnson
LaFayette
Grant U March
Romani S$ Miller
Albert Gutchen
Chehalem Uplands
Emma Mosbaugh
Louis S Dey
Lippincott’s
Dayton
Adam McNay
G F Nelson
C F Dodson
Kutch
Andrew Nelson
Fred S
Olga Johnson
Newhem
Ben E Olson
Samuel R
Geneva Doney
Wm Perkins
Clara Hilbert
W Rees
Robt Corbett
Marsh
Oregon summons and guardianship notices from 1920 court records
In Yamhill County Oregon Lulu Hollingsworth seeks divorce and alimony with custody and property division. The notice also covers guardianship proceedings for minors James Lloyd Sawyer and Shaw Paulmer Buttress Sawyer with guardian petition hearing set for February 14 1920 in McMinnville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Yamhill
Lulu B. Hollingsworth
Yamhill County
James Lloyd Sawyer
Shaw Paulmer Buttress Sawyer
L. N. Sawyer
8S. L. Parrett
James
Livya Sawyer
Paulmer Buttress Sawyer
Monument
Kansas
S. L. Parrett
McMinnville
Newberg Graphic
Mugwump origins and political meaning in U S history
The term mugwump derives from the Algonquin mug quomp meaning a great man or chief. It was used in Massachusetts and Connecticut in the 17th and 18th centuries and later as satire for self important individuals. In 1884 the word labeled independent Republicans who refused to back their nominees and supported Democrats or abstained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Connecticut
U. S
Republican Party
United States
Democratic
Prohibition
Executor's Notice for Augusta Lehmann Estate
D. D. Coulson named executor by Yamhill County Oregon court to probate Augusta Lehmann's will. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to Coulson in Newberg Oregon. notice dated January 16, 1920. last issue February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Holingsworth
Elmer J. Hollingsworth
State of
Oregon
Falls City
Polk County
Newberg Graphic
H. H. Belt
D. D. Coulson
Augusta Lehmann
Yamhill County
Newberg
Clarence Butt
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New
W S Allan
Alfred H Allan
Dundee Loganberry Co
J B Holingsworth
Dundée Orchard Homes
A J Flynn
Letha
Harvey G Fleming
Nels Johnson
Edwards
John V Johnson
Fred L Soper
Welch
L E Lange
J A Hill
JT Reed
Atkins
Reynolds M Rosensteel
J H Downing
Scott
J J
Ruth D Walker
St Joe Orchard
Veda Dell Scott and
John J Conaway
Mary Ellen Sellwood
Erma M Johnson
Earlwood
J G Smith
Robert Hansen
Flora H Sieman
Meta P Campbell
Hurley & Large’s
A C Southmayd
Bibee’s
Stuart R Strong
O B Holt
Daniel B Swartz
State Bank of LaFayette
Joel Perkins
T A Turner
Ada M Talbott
SeBan
Adelaide
Geo H Underwood
Harry A Littlefield
Edward A Romign
Helen M Weed
Delmer L Kilgore
J J Walker
Joe Orchard Co
Neil Williams
to¢Harold E Warner
Frederick M Willard
Philo N Willard
Amity
E H Woodward
Calkins
NEW Willards
Bradyen
Newberg Telephone Co
Kean
Saturday Evening Post
Country Gentleman
John Bean
San Jose
James Lick
California
Che Sean
San Aa Alwinoweis Califormia
Bock
Bean Spray Pump Co
Jan
Dundee
Ore
D. Cantwell
Chehalem Valley Mills
First Street
Black
E. R. Parker
E. R. Parker System
Portland
Q. M. Keiling
Boz
U.k
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