Golden anniversary wedding in Newberg Oregon 50 years ago
Mr and Mrs John Pitts celebrated their seventieth and eighty year milestones with a 1916 style wedding. Rex J C Gregory officiated as stormy weather kept many away while guests from Canby Portland and nearby towns attended. The couple received fine gifts and shared a dinner with tall daffodils and a cake bearing 1866 and 1916. Mr Pitts born 1887 in Bath County Kentucky served in the 37th Illinois Infantry earning the nickname Illinois Greyhounds.
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John Pitts
Oregon
Illinois
Rex
J C. Gregory
James Pitts
Canby
Dorothy
Roy
Marian
E. R. Ebisert
Helen
Portland
Rev
Gregory
Ellen
Griffeth
Ella
A. E. Moore
Fertig
Comer
Saybrook
37Th
Illinois Infantry
Freemont Rifles
Chicago
Pea Ridge
Cape Gircardeau
Vicksburg
Mobile
Cannery Meeting Adopts Open Voting Plan and Nominee Committee
Dr A N Logan presided as cannery members invited to vacate the hall. the meeting remained open but some urged seating nonmembers in back to separate voters. A nine‑member board election is set for next Tuesday with a nominating committee chosen to arrange nominees and print ballots. A separate special committee will tally votes. voting will occur between 12:30 and 2:00 PM. The ticket lists those named, some having withdrawn.
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A. N. Logan
John A. Smith
J. W. Moore
Rex
H.G. Coburn
Dayton
J. W. Chambers
Newberg
To Port land and back in winter weather from Newberg
A Wallula letter dated January 22 describes trains reaching Portland after clearing tracks and depots, lack of streetcars, and travel from Newberg. The writer notes seventeen days in Port land with grippe lingering, expects milder weather to improve health. Cold snaps bring 15 inches of snow, temperatures below zero, frozen rivers, booming jackrabbit activity, and fences guarding alfalfa. Mrs Hiatt is very sick with little hope of recovery.
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Portland
Salem
Newberg
Walla Walla
Columbia
Phoebe Hiatt
Ye Olde Towne Quartette At Newberg Lyceum
A male quartet draws a Newberg audience as Ye Olde Towne Quartette returns to close the year’s lyceum course with a musical number.
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YE Olde Towne Quartette
Newberg
Lyceum
Olde Towne Quartette
Address of George L. Kelly at Newberg Commercial Club annual meeting
George L. Kelly reports the Newberg Commercial Club paid 286.27 of 366.27 notes outstanding from 1915, notes a push for road work on Rex Tigardville road, promotes Loganberry juice plant and local cannery, commends officers and secretary, urges continued membership and active local business efforts into 1916. Continued on page 4
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George L. Kelly
Newberg Commercial Club
Rex-Tigardville
McMinnville
Portland
County Seat Notes of Court Decisions and Debtor Actions
Involving Payne case defense verdict upheld after accidental discharge incident. Stephens v Oregon Nut & Fruit Co. denied attorney fee and costs in lower court. appellate grant of $500 fees and costs. Circuit court listings include Childers v Gordon over mortgage deed and $14,000 owed, with prior $10,500 mortgage. property 324 acres near Newberg. Attorneys: Payne represented by McCain Vinton & Burdett. Stephens by B A Kirks. Gordon by Bronaugh & Bronaugh. Childers by Schmitt & Schmitt with Kirks assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
McCain, Vinton & Burdett
Smith Stephens
Oregon Nut & Fruit Company
Holmes
Stephen
B. A. Kirks
Stephens
Supreme Court
Kirks
Circuit Court
Childers
Gordon
Bell
Newberg
Schmitt & Schmitt
Portland
Mr. Gordon
Bronaugh & Bronaugh
School Inspects New Play Shed Amid Snow Storms
Visitors describe 600 pupils in grades and 200 in high school at the district, praising the Parent-Teachers Circle for facilities. The large study hall overflows during assemblies and a second play shed is planned, with the heating system and classrooms in good condition and staff noted for progress.
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Stanbrough
Prof. Langworthy
Springbrook
Reg
Imhoff
Waterbury
Nelson
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Pitts
Shiloh
Department of Oregon
McClain County
Mary Pitts
J. R
Nancy Meas
Missouri
Creswell
Milwaukee
Oswego
Cannery Meeting
Aspinate
W. T. Wea
Fernwood
H.E. Crowell
Dramden
Dundee
N. P. Nebon
Newberg R
O. B. Rippey
Reer Gottlieb Schead
eenuee _Feanniedl J. Wm. Chamber
Springbrook J. Cari
Nelon Newberg
Chehalem Center A
Moellinger
Hennee
Beeeewe
D. P. Strait
Chehalem Center
S. Semderman
Verenene
J. L. Masbul Avawee
F. B. Baughman River Dist. L
Otis
Coop Is
Sanc Eal Sematary
Tam
Hi. H
Duncan
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