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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes the G A R Encampment set for June 17 and Salem cherry fair dates July 45 highlighting civic hospitality and patriotic celebration. It mentions an Adventist Sunday school article delayed to next week and urges Newberg to welcome veterans and their wives in large numbers.
The Portland city election, first under the new Commission form, named H. R. Albee mayor and commissioners R. G. Dieck, Wm. Daly, W. L. Brewster, and C. A. Bigelow. The vote suggested a hopeful future for the city’s governance.
Roosevelt received a clean bill of health in Marquette Michigan after suing a local newspaper man over a statement that he was drunk during last year’s campaign. The remark was published in the paper and the case concerns damages from that publication.
George F. Robertson of Blake-McFall Co. Portland died Sunday after an appendectomy operation. The writer recalls Robertson as a long time pleasant business associate and cites a recent favor he did after hours. The piece also notes local grievances voiced by residents north of the mountain and urges restraint from Howard Walton in public debate.
In Portland last Saturday C A Williams Assistant Adjutant General of the Department of Oregon G A R said railroads would grant a half fare rate to Newberg for the State Encampment June 17 to 20 and he believed at least 1500 attendees would travel.
Officials urge hearty hospitality as former encampment guests return. residents reminded to house travelers and ensure comfort for old soldiers and their wives, with extra beds under trees if needed to keep visitors from delaying departure and spreading goodwill.
The Graphic urges Newberg residents and merchants to prepare for the G A R and W R C encampment by displaying flags. It recommends buying a flag early, storing it after the event, and offers samples and prices at the Graphic office to help decorate homes and businesses.
The Youths Companion argues in Direct Government that recalling a elected official after a short term is unfair and erodes tenure security. It notes even great leaders faced temporary unpopularity and warns civil service reform favors stable tenure over popularity.
Mrs. Walter Marsh of Fern dale hosts Mrs. B F Yergen. Mrs J C Davis entertains Mrs A H Papa and two children from Hood River plus Mrs OConnell of Portland. Families of Port land and Newberg visit mothers in town. Alice Jensen visits Oregon City. East bound trips noted for H L Amoth and children. Weekend guests include Omar Vergil Fendall and Zelma Jones. Lewis Amoth returns from wedding trip. Miss Patton of Forest Grove visits. Wm Cooper and family go to the coast. George Carter returns from Eastern Oregon. Ladies Aid holds all day meeting. Children's Day services Sunday evening at 745. Sunday School attendance rising. 102 present last Sunday. Ladies Aid plans strawberry festival. The play The New Minister to be staged at West Chehalem church Monday night June 9 to aid kitchen equipment. J F Wade of Hendrick Idaho visits brother Chas Wade. Emma Nelson of Newberg visits Frank Nelson. R H Sherwood tours to Portland Tuesday. Frank Kinney and family move to former Yergen property.
The article argues strong caution toward recall for judges, warning it could breed spite and partisan bias. It stresses judges’ special training and the need for dignity and independence, suggesting recall may undermine these essential qualities. Immediate popularity is a poor test for executive acts and even poorer for judicial decisions.
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