Newberg World Notes Echo Local Worries and Bets
A 1896 Newberg Oregon issue reports mild winter prospects, water bond concerns, thrifty city finances, and a sheriff search over a broiler shipment. It notes Gov. Lord’s stance on an extra session, a San Harrison marriage rumor, and a profile of George Newnes rising from a Manchester brass finisher to a publisher and MP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Newnes
Manchester
England
Newnes
Strand
John Brown’s Grave Site and Land Purchase Details
The grave of John Brown at North Elba in the Adirondack mountains and 244 acres of the original John Brown tract were bought years ago from the owner to whom they had been given by the abolitionist’s widow for 2000. This fund was raised by Kate Field, as part of a group of twenty subscribers.
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John Brown
North Elba
Adiromlick Mountains
Kate Field
Emancipation Memorial Site Trusteeship for Henry Clewes
Henry Clewes became trustee of a New York tract that will honor John Brown and remain publicly accessible. The Oregonian reports a Philadelphia update on Horace Tetlow recovering after skull injury in the Conemaugh disaster with successful bone button removal and recovery. County officials reject a poor farm plan as unprofitable, Justice Field denies retirement rumors, and Portland opens its union passenger depot joining other cities in improved rail service.
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Henry Clewes
State of
New York
John Brown
Oregonian
Philadelphia
Horace Tetlow
Tetlow
Flying Machines Compared With Darius Green
Capt Win Kern of Portland claims invention of a flying machine similar to the device once claimed by Darius Green in earlier years.
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Win, Kern
Portland
Darius Green
Oregon Should Not Create Road Commission Says Chronicle
The Portland Chronicle argues against a new state road commission citing high salaries and useless reports. It notes three members at 5000 dollars annually, statewide costs around 400 per year, and condemns junketing and annual road institutes. It urges counties to handle road building with direct spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Chronicle
Sonetan
California
Oregon
Wheat Outlook Signals Better Prices Ahead for Next Year
A merchants note from Agua India suggests India may be unable to export wheat this year as a feed shortage dominates. Australia reports a one million bushel shortfall while California growers face high prices after holding last year’s crop.
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Agua
Tndia
San Francisco
Lodia
Peshawar
Calcutta
Browth
Tunia
Australia
California
India
Wheat prospects lift production pricing in Northwest
Prices that will pay for production give hope to farmers in the Northwest. meanwhile farmers in Oregon and Washington, previously discouraged, gain courage and plan to seed spring wheat on fields they had planned to leave fallow.
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Oregon
Washington
Abstracts and deeds file from Yamhill County property transfers
Williams and Rhodes provide title abstracts for lands in Yamhill County with multiple transfers recorded January 1800 to 1896 including warranty and sheriff deeds. Notable entries include Eliza Perry to Ellen D Todd and United States donation patent to Isane BE Saling plus various lot and acre assignments. The notices advertise Rhodes & Rhodes abstract office in McMinnville with in office access and prompt service.
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Rhodes & Rthodes
McMianville
Oregon
Eliza Perry
Ellen D Todd
Lafayette
PI Oliver
City of
Senry Hewitt
St Jaacobson
Henry Hewitt
Chard
Sidney A Burnett Tod P Richardson
Rhodes & Rhodes
Yamhill County
McMinnville National Bank
Remembering W Childs Inte Geo Spirit Inspires Kindness
Fragment from an obituary or memorial note urges readers to share love and encouragement while friends are alive. The message quotes speaking approving words and kindness, citing the lingering influence of W Childs and the hope to awaken goodwill among the living. The text truncates mid sentence, reflecting damaged OCR.
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W. Childs
Kim
Died at Tillamook Mrs Katie Biggs Heater
Mrs Katie Biggs nee Heater, long known in Yamhill County, died at her Tillamook home on December 11th leaving a husband and seven children. Francis M Heater conveyed the news. John F Derby has located in Fresno California and family will join him soon.
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Yamhill
John F. Derby
Fresno
Cal
Katie Biggs
Heater
Christian Church
Tillamook
Francis M. Heater
George Barnhart
Redlands
Hedland
California
Oregon
Frank Fenton
Kansas
Court House
Lintner
Thad Dupuy
LaFayette
Flo
Artisina
Ome
Thos
Hawley
Local notes and notices from McMinnville area
Reports of a well drilling contract in Independence with half price rates and options. upcoming five day drill march for a local company. correspondence from C W Talmage to Mrs Sheridan with a blockhouse souvenir. Cooper Medal Contest results at Chehalem Center with Bessie Chase prevailing and a new WCTU chapter. Meadow Lake fire destroys Mr Unruh’s residence. job ad from The Dominion Company seeking trustworthy travelers. potential run for the legislature by Coshow of McMinnville.
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D. B. Stapleton
Independence
McMinnville
Unity
Dayton
Newberg
Yamhill
Phil Sheridan
Sheridan
Chande Ronde Reservation
Agency
Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, D. C
C. W. Talmage
Mc-Minnville
Oregon
Irene Rucker Superican
Chehalem Center
Bertha Cox
Bessie Chase
Mary Cox Osborn
Etta Kirk
Clira Johnson
Sadie Paulson
Mildred Wills
Mr. Unruh
Meadow Lake
Mr. Smith
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Newberg Graphic
E. H. Woopwarp
Eprron
Capital
Lord
Mississippi Valley
Harrison
Mrs. Dimick
Benjamin
St. Louis
Johnny Bull
J. P. Geer
Toledo
Willamette
Mr. Geer
Amos Nelson
Justice Field
Supreme Court
Union
Owls
Nighthawks
Charley Frissell
Miasem
Lula Sargeant
Lida Wilson
Mina Cox
Mabel David
Nellie Larkin
Vic Hietley
Ethel Cutts
Mattie Stratton
Josie Shearer
Neilie Jones
Mesafa
Drew Price
HF Allen
Frank Vestal
J. Stanley
John Larkin
Ken Larkin
Will Allen
Kafe Db Elliott
KW Callison
OK Edwards
C. J. Friesell
Sally
Blicyele
North Pacific Steamship Co
Sami
Alwaye
Jorn Pataer Geer
Keetvter
Arthur S. Cooper
Heredia
Cora Pia
Parker’s. Parker
Parker
Sin
Parker's
RE. N. Maurice
West Side Road
W.c.tv
Wixten
the Dominion Company
Omaha
Chicago
P. Coshow
Coshow
Fry
University of Oregon
Eugen Gqyort
Clarence Butt
Bank of Newberg
R. W. Callison
Owen Chehalem Valley Bank
I. L. Scofield
Esther E. Barnard
M. D. Newberg
Mill's Drug Store
E. P. Dixon
Eston
M McDonald
Board of County Commissioners
Aef. McKern
Poland
J. M
Sam
Arzineon
W. G. Haszines
Brighton
Iowa
Enterprise
Lucia B. Griffin
Lucia RB
Grifin
Illinoia Central Ry
Madison
Wis
Landing
Pacific
White Sewing Machine
Cleveland, O
Phrenological
Fowler & Wells Co., Publishers
East 21St St
Spring Branch Poultry Yard
Wyandottes
Hobson
Prom
Ward Times
Mitchell & Moore
Eogtiey Se Tenee
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