Friends Church to Lose Its Pastor
The Friends Church announces Rev. Charles O. Whitely will resign to accept a larger field as Evangelistic Superintendent for Iowa Yearly Meeting. He plans to leave Newberg in August for Oskaloosa and the church will search for his replacement. Whitely has been active in Pacific College affairs and fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies O. Whitely
Iowa
Friends Church
Charles O. Whitely
Whitely
Newberg
Carthage
Indiana
Bey
Tate
Pacific College
Kansas
Oskaloosa
Oregon Prohibition Petition Campaign Compared in Oregon
The Oregon Prohibition State Committee gathered 32 000 names in 31 days by volunteers while liquor interests collected 42 000 signatures in 44 days with paid circulators. Daily rates show 1032 signs per day for prohibition without circulation costs versus 954 per day for the liquor amendment. Brewers claim voluntary support, editors urged favorable merition.
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Oregon
Protests Against Peddler Tax and Tariffs
The letter argues itinerant peddlers harm local merchants by not paying taxes or renting premises. It urges high import duties to shield home businesses and criticizes both city and national leaders for opposing protective tariffs. The writer frames tariffs as essential business policy, not partisanship.
Handle Factory Narrowly Escapes Major Fire
Friday afternoon a fire started in the sidewalk near the handle factory and spread toward the foundation. Manager Hicks tore off siding and sprayed water, preventing the blaze from tracing inside the wall. He suspects a discarded cigarette started the fire and notes a night blaze could have destroyed the plant and dry shavings.
Shower Honoring Miss McDonald Held at Parker Home
On Wednesday July 12 1916 a miscellaneous shower for Miss Reta McDonald was hosted by Mrs J Ray Pemberton and Mrs Russell L Parker. The party featured decorated rooms with Dorothy Perkins roses a pond prize fish gifts including a recipe book and a line and hook. Attendees included Reta McDonald My McDonald Madge Colby Pa Colby Alice Christenson Mildred Christenson Frances Elliott Hazel Elliott Est Hollingsworth Vera Stann Helen Stannard and M L M Parker.
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L. M. Parker
J. Ray Pemberton
Russell L. Parker
Miss McDonald
Dorothy Perkins
Reta McDonald
My McDonald
Madge Colby
Pa Colby
Bradin
Alice “Chrison
Mildred Christenson
Stolen Ford Wrecked Near Rex and Hutchens Place
A Ford belonging to A H Dean was stolen Friday morning and wrecked near I H Hutchens place during escape toward Newberg. Damages exceed 50 dollars. Fred Hutchens heard voices as the thieves fled. one may have been injured. No suspects yet.
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A. H. Dean
Rex
I. H. Hutchens Place
Dean
Loganberry Juice
Newberg
N. L. Wiley
Mr. Dean
Hutchens
Fred Hutchens
Marriages Recorded in Local Notices
Marie Christina Gale to Samuel Raymond DeShaw. Ethel Countryman to Ernest Cornelius Petite. Jessie A Craik to James Ogier Lewis to Harvey Jobo Montgomery.
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Marie Christina Gale
Samuel Raymond DeShaw
Ethel Countryman
Ernest Cornelius Petite
Jessie A. Craik
James Ogre Lewis
Harvey Jobo Montgomery
Loganberry Juice Trial Draws Famous Visitor
Tom Richardson, described as a Southern gentleman, visits Portland with C. H. Jackson and C. J. McPherson. They sample Loganberry juice, tour industrial plants, and depart with cases of raspberries and Crede’s ham. The piece also notes Canada thistle as a farm pest and praises Bryan’s remedy for early spread.
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G. C. Jones
Jones Brothers
Tom Richardson
C. H. Jackson
C. J. McPherson
Portland
Jones
Valley’ Canning Co
Crede
Newbery Meat Co
Dixieland
Tom
Newberg
Books Issued by the Southern Pacific
The Southern Pacific recently printed an illustrated poster showing books issued during the reading June 30. The works are grouped artistically under Oregon Literature of the Current Year. Printed at the card bottom: Issued by the Southern Pacific Lines. Ask Agent for copies. The list includes Wayside Notes, Oregon Outdoors, Crater Lake, Oregon for the Settler, Suggestions for Side Trips, and others.
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Southern Pacific
Oregon
Southern Pacific Lines
Crater Lake
Tom Bryan Details Canada Thistle Control Method
In town Tuesday morning Tom Bryan explained his method to stop Canada thistles on the J. C. Nelson farm where he manages. He cuts tops near the ground then applies gasoline and John D. remedy to kill the fibrous roots, noting digging deep failed to remove all roots.
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Bryan
Tom Bryan
Graphic
J. C. Nelson
Bonfire and Marshmallow Toast at Rex Field
Berry pickers and neighbors from Middleton Chehalem Rex Fernwood Springbrook and Newberg gathered at Ed Wests field for a bonfire and marshmallow toast. The Fernwood band performed as logs burned through the evening and attendees enjoyed music games and roasting marshmallows.
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Rex
West
Blackcap
Fernwood
Middleton
Chehalem
Springbrook
Newberg
Mrs W H Clemens Entertains Ladies At Home
Last Friday afternoon Mrs Wm Clemmens hosted a ladies gathering at her corner Washington and Hancock home assisted by Mrs Woodruff and Mrs entertained guests with music and readings by Mrs Mary E Bankson. Attendees included Mesdames W H Brooks Celia Hunnicott Martha Kramer Isabel Lane Annetta McCrary Melissa Nash Mary E Bankson Araminta Bohall June Ritttenhouse Jemima Randall Elizabeth Colton Emaline Vincent Sarah Hicks Mary Farnshell E C Scott Mary J Wood.
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Wm. Clemmens
Mary E. Bankson
Mesdames
W. H. Brooks
Celia Hunnicott
Martha Kramer
Isabel Lane
Annetta McCrary
Melissa Nash
Araminta Bohall
June Rittenhouse
Jemima Randall
Elizabeth Colton
Emaline Vincent
Sarah Hicks
Mary Farnshell
E. C. Scott
Mary J. Wood
Sunshine Club Meeting and Social Gatherings Grow
The Sunshine Club met Tuesday at president Mrs. Chas Churchill's home. Some work was finished and more is planned as attendance increases. July 11 a farewell party was held at Mrs. Marshall's for Grace Conklin bound for the East.
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Chas. Churchill
Sunshine Club
Pure Gasoline Costs No More at Newberg Auto Co
Newberg Auto Co announces pure gasoline free from water and sediment. The Bowser Filtering system is installed with a pump, check valve, and air valve to maintain pressure and drain the hose after each pumping. J. W. Painton, proprietor.
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Bowser
Newberg Auto Co
J. W. Painton
Prop
Cooperative live stock shipment shows benefits of cooperation
The third cooperative shipment of livestock from Dayton included 63 hogs and four steers owned by six farmers. Hogs sold mostly at 8.80 with Willard's hogs at 8.90. Shipping cost was 43 cents per cwt. More shipments are planned from Carl ton. Farmers praise cooperative marketing as a workable, low risk system with fast returns, boosting overall prosperity according to M. S. Shrock, County Agricultural Agent.
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Rone
Dayton
C. A. Hubbard
D. D. Warnock
M. French
J. A. Surgeon
H. Willard
J. Newhouse
Mr. Willard
Yambill
Carlton
M. S. Shrock
Evang Yerex to Speak at Duncan's Hall Sunday
Evang A Allan Yerex, lecturer for the Associated Bible Students, will present a lecture at Duncan's hall next Sunday 2 p m on Our Lord's Return Why How and When. Yerex says the topic is among the most interesting Bible subjects despite speculation. An invitation is extended to all with free seats and no collection.
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Allan Yerex
Associated Bible Students
Duncan’s
Card of Thanks for Hazel Carolyn Olsen
We express sincere gratitude to friends who offered help and sympathy during Hazel Carolyn Olsen's long illness and death on July 7. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Olsen.
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Hazel Carolyn
F. G. Olsen
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Miss Reta M
Donald
Canada Thistles
Clemens
Cooperative Live
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