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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
4
Pole painting on First and Meridian streets begins
Clarence Coe of the Newberg telephone force starts painting the town poles on First and Meridian streets Tuesday. No body is going to jump that job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Coe
Newberg
First
Meridian Streets
Elliott’s Name Seen On Timber Patches Across Oregon
A former Newberg resident is described as one of Oregon’s most popular men. wherever there is timber his name F A Elliott State Forester is said to be nailed to a tree in a show of respect for his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Oregon
F. A. Elliott
Tillamook Pub Notices Infringe On Local Stakeholders
The Graphic is under obligations to S. G. Reed of the Neah Kah Nie Inn Wheeler Bank Tillamook Herald and to Mark Woodruff the P R N publicity man for Tillamook cuts used in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Reed
Neah- Kah-Nie Inn
Wheeler Bank
Tillamook Herald
Mark Woodruff
Tillamook
Beeline Crossing Advice From Portland Citizens
A Portland reader urges pedestrians to walk straight lines at intersections, step with drum major precision, and avoid police encounters or vehicle mix ups. The note emphasizes caution and orderly crossing as communal guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Folder on Newberg and region by Mr Bell
Mr Bell of the Enterprise published a four page mailer with condensed information on Newberg and nearby country. He estimates the population at about 3 000, suggesting trimming digits to fit safety limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Enterprise
Newberg
A. H. Burton Touring Newberg With Campaign Cards
A. H. Burton a Washington high school teacher in Portland and candidate for state superintendent on the progressive ticket toured Newberg Tuesday handing out his cards. He appeared fine and intelligent, but the note suggests a pity in wasted time as a trail-ender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Burton
Washington High School
Portland
Newberg
Graphic printery thanks Newberg business men for loyal patronage
The printery notes a strong advertising and job printing demand this season due to loyal Newberg business men. It expresses appreciation and pledges to continue delivering value in return for continued patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graphic Printery
Newberg
Councilrebukes speed limit on sidewalk recommendations
Property owners claim the committee overreached with new sidewalk suggestions at the last meeting. When board walks are repairable, cement walks are unnecessary, and efforts should focus on usable paths to avoid wasteful spending of scarce funds.
Newberg considers street improvement funding at council meeting
The Newberg council weighs street projects while bills remain unpaid. Property owners will be heard Monday night on sidewalk questions and potential necessary actions to avoid raising burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
McMinnville Carnival Hints At Frost, City Cautious
A local editorial notes that McMinnville’s street carnival may be a frost and warns Newberg visitors who attended the event that appearances were poor. It questions whether the same traveling company will return and urges the city council to verify details and proceed cautiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
Newberg
Graphic
Lake County to Erect 21 Steel Road Signs on Central Oregon Highway
Lake County plans to install 21 heavy ingot steel road signs for the Central Oregon Highway plus additional signs for intersecting roads and danger points. Signs will stand six to seven feet tall with steel gray lettering and concrete foundations to resist damage, as approved by County Judge Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillamook
Portland Auto Club
Lake County
Lakeview
Oregon
Daly
Obituary of Jacob Hartman Civil War Veteran
Jacob Hartman born in Germany on February 6 1839 came to America as a youth and joined Company H Eighteenth Missouri Infantry in 1861. He served over three years and was discharged at Chattanooga November 13 1864. Hartman moved to Newberg in 1912 and died July 28 1914. He belonged to Shiloh Post Grand Army of the Republic and his funeral was attended by the post and W R C. Interment was in the G A R cemetery. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hartman
Germany
America
Eighteenth
Missouri Infantry
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Newberg
Shiloh
Grand Army of the Republic
Post
Local social notes reveal visits and family ties across towns
Mr Burgess brother of Leon Cyr and Mrs Burgess accompanied by a child spent the weekend with the Cyr family. Clark Noble of Portland visited the Red Hills on Sunday. Laura Heston of Portland visits friends in Dundee. Mrs Mary Sprague and her cousin spend the summer at the Bishop home. Dr and his mother and sister are at Elizabethan Heights. Mr and Mrs W D Young, parents of Mrs Bishop, plus Florence Young of Barsing Michigan and Miss Helen were recent visitors at the Bishop home. Mrs Dean Nichols of Mon Oregon visits her parents Rev and Mrs George H Greer. Foundation work on Rev and Mrs Greer’s new Otter Brook home began Saturday. Mrs Julia W Little and F C Little of Portland visit BE Greer family. W S Allan and family, H B Powell and family, Robert Jensen, Hans Nelson, EB Beck and Francesci enjoy a Dundee coast outing. Robert and William Warren, nephews of Miss Beck, spent a day or two in the Red Hills last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burgess
Leon Cyr
Mary Sprague
M Sprague
Bishop
Robert
William Warren
Miss Beck
Red Hills
Ter, Fietta
Leahh
Lewis Amoth
Portland
Swan Benson
Omaha
Nebraska
Newberg
Crocker
Aoe
Charley Root
Birtley
Lewis Wilkins
N. P
Community gatherings and notes from Newberg area
Local families frequent visits and parties in Omaha Portland and Newberg. Amoth, Root, Benson, Davis and Wilkins families are among those mentioned with outings, a marshmallow roast, and schoolhouse events. The red and blue race ends with blues leading 105 to 39, a lawn social and a school planning session are also noted.
County G A R Convention in Newberg Oregon 1914
The Yamhill County Veterans Association met in Newberg July 23 1914 with President Wm Clemmens presiding. A morning program featured songs recitations and addresses by Comrades H R Stevens Ezra Hayes H S Maloney and others. An afternoon session included further talks and the election of officers led by W J Sargent as president and D H Turner as treasurer with meetings planned for Sheridan. A noon dinner was served by the Newberg W R C and the day closed with more music readings and remarks by Lieut Leonard Hopherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill County Veterans’ Association
I. O.O. F. Hall
Newberg
Wm. Clemmens
H. R
Stevens
Veterans’ Quartet
Hunt
Etta Demorest
Sheridan
Jessie Britt
Ezra Hayes
D. H. Turner
McMineville
Veterans
Alice Kiddles
East Tennessee
H. S. Maloney
McMinnville
Jesse Britt
M. E. Church
Wm. M. Clemmens
Newberg Orchestra
Maude Gregory
C. A. Morris
Portland
Walton Skipworth
Chaplain Hayes
W. J. Sargent
Laura B. Kidder
Jessie R. Bewley
George W. Buckley
Dayton
H. Sheard
W. S. McNutt
A. J. Palmer
J. W. Moore
M. L. Platt
Carrie L. Sherwood
Margaret Sargent
I. O. O. F. Hall
Oregon
Reading and Song at McMinnville Service
Mrs. Clarence Hendershott leads a reading from Reading in McMinnville followed by a song titled My Country Tis of Thee and a benediction by the chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hendershott
McMinnville
W. C. T. U. Notes on July meeting and Oregon dry campaign
The July 22 W. C. T. U. meeting at Mrs. Johnson’s heard Genevieve Dixon win $5 from the State W. C. T. U. essay contest on tobacco. A County President note urged a McMinnville bazaar and member donations. Reports say liquor interests fund press silence with $250000 treas ury. Campaign yell for Oregon dry set for August 9 at Sunday School Rally. House to house canvass checks November 3 registration and voting, urging women to register and vote to back Oregon dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Genevieve Dixon
Russell
McMinnville
Oregon
E. C. Scott
Sec’y
White Bronze for Novel Signage by J C Gregory Newberg
Advertisement notes white bronze made from refined zinc that will not moss or deface or lettering grow dim. J C Gregory, agent, Newberg Oregon offers one year terms at $2.26 each for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gregory
Agt
Newberg
Ore
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Mcs
Graphic Building
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Old Sol
the Friendly Guide Board
B. H. Amoth
Hermanmith
S. M. Calkins
Crystal
Margaret Smith
Lewis
Clarence Amoth
John Smith
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Kface
Baird’s
G. A. R. Convention
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Oregonian
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