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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic dated July 1909 appears as a weekly Oregon newspaper issued Thursday morning. The page lists Hh Woodward and W C Woodward as publishers and printers with a standard cover note and a sermon caption promising a plain orthodox message.
A compact, humorous note advises keeping health woes private as friends juggle their own problems, suggesting restraint in sharing medical details. The line uses witty social observation to urge discretion and consideration in conversation.
A resident urges neighbors to follow their lead by clearing tall grass and weeds in front of their property, promoting a tidier street appearance and community standards.
Local column notes approaching friends arriving for a visit but reports their names were not listed in the graphic section. The staff explains efforts to include all names amid other duties and the risk of omissions.
J C Hayter editor and publisher of the Polk County Observer has installed a linotype machine and improved the newspaper greatly. He sets high standards and continues to push quality.
An abnormally developed case of brutal depravity is cited in the attempted wrecking of a two hundred passenger train by George English near Castle Rock on the O R and N. He allegedly smiled when told the plan could have killed many. authorities consider a long term at hard labor as a probable sentence.
Roger's Financial Record Seattle lists Oregon Washington Idaho banks. Yamhill shows 10 banks with deposits of 1 735 407. Washington 6 banks 1 271 834. Polk 5 banks 969 683. Benton 3 banks 967 271. Tillamook 3 banks 446 081. Lincoln 2 banks 152 711.
The Seventeenth annual gathering of the Oregon Yearly Meeting of Friends opens at Friends church in Newberg. Harvey D. Crumly is elected principal clerk with Mrs. R. W. Smith as recording clerk and Mrs. Mabel Douglas reading clerk. Rev. Josiah Dillon delivers the opening sermon. Attending ministers include Geo L Carr Greensboro NC Esther Cook New Castle IN Chas E Tebbetts and wife Richmond IN E G Pearson Mountain View ID Sarah Kelsey Western Springs IL Mrs Nannie Arnold Whittier CA.
Mrs. Alford improves after illness as Tremont Camp Meeting continues. Dundee residents host and visit kin, with entries on the Crosby haying crew, Portland visitors, river road rock crusher delays, and social gatherings at Otterbrook and Red Hill. A school meeting defeated a twelfth grade proposal. Lutherans hold a union missionary meeting in Sherwood with Dundee attendees. The WCTU meeting reports dues and Dr Stahl works purchased.
William Rice Carter born March 19 1845 in Van Buren County Iowa died July 15 1909 at his home near Newberg Oregon at age sixty four years three months and twenty seven days. He and his family traveled to Oregon in 1852 settling near Oregon City and Albany before moving to Vancouver Washington where he married Augusta Lyons in 1873. Children Ranna Atkinson Ray Carter Mabel Lena G Paul and others preceded him. He leaves a brother Amos Carter and two sisters in The Dalles and a half sister in Tygh Valley.
Wm. R. Carter died last Thursday after months of illness as the community laments his loss. The note clarifies a misinterpretation about Rev. Smith and his wife holding a camp meeting. they will visit in the future.
A brief note on Paul's visit to Athens during his second missionary journey as described in Acts 17 16 to 24 and the golden text God is a Spirit.
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