01 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
A column blends July reflections with historical notes and forecasts. It discusses July as a symbol of progress, references Caesar and July's origin, and juggles weather, independence, and rain prayers with a satirical look at public celebrations, markets, and local industry hopes for Newberg cannery growth.
New Orleans Democrat quotes a motto urging resilience with lines about keeping on and smiling when hope fades. It notes prices for The Graphic and Semi-Weekly Journal at $2.00 per year combined.
Garnette Perkins aged 18 years 8 months 22 days died in Newberg Oregon on June 22 1909 from pulmonary trouble Born in Sedan Minnesota she was the daughter of John Warner and after early loss found a home with Mr and Mrs Wm Perkins The family moved to Newberg in 1899 where she lived until her death She was praised as a cheerful dutiful child who bore nearly two years of illness without a murmur
A short verse from Newberg poet Samuel Grant celebrates summer vacation and playing outdoors. It invites children to run and romp under shade trees, read quietly, and enjoy long sunny days before returning to school in autumn with teachers awaiting them.
In a local matrimonial notice several engagements appear including Katie McClellan age 21 to Robert C. Rich age 24 and Mary E. York age 22 to W. M. Burns age 24. Additional listings show Mabel Shepard age 20 to Roy F. Talbott age 28 and Anna D. Schrock age 23 to Simon D. Miller age 28.
Mr and Mrs Noble and family formerly of Newberg are visiting his brother A A Noble for a short time. The children's day program at the church went well. Next Sunday elect officers. The new school district 61 separate from district 10 of West Chehalem will hold its first meeting at Mrs Rogers home on Tuesday July 6 to elect a board and advance the new schoolhouse.
Miss Nellie Paulsen visits friends in Portland and Belle Newhouse returns home from there. Mr Rasmussen, a Paulsen nephew, called in recently as Mrs Everest visited her ill mother. Miss Mary Hyde broke her arm in Portland. A son arrived to Mr and Mrs Charles Shires on Saturday June 19. Services are planned next Sunday at the church led by Mr and Mrs Jack Breedlove.
The Northern Pacific Railway Company highlights improvements for travelers to the Northwest. It describes a 52 acre Kent poultry farm producing about 150 dozen eggs daily, Seattle bakery capacity of 2,400 loaves per day, and butter from North Yakima creamery wrapped for freshness. Milk is served in bottles.
The Newberg Telephone Co begins active operations to rebuild the system into a top line network. Poles are being set, a new 800 subscriber switchboard will arrive before August, and a fireproof 25 by 40 foot building is planned with waiting room booths and storage. Clarence Coe to oversee outside work to ensure quality service.
Direct appeal from Newberg Mfg. & Con. Co. urging customers to call for information and to place orders. Emphasizes reassurance and convincing potential buyers.
The undersigned offers to make to order prune dippers and spreaders of the W K Allen patent. Dippers can be single to follow the ordinary basket dipper or double with the dipper all complete.
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