Taft Nominated on First Ballot at Chicago Convention
Taft of Ohio re nominated for President and James Sherman for Vice President after the Republican platform adoption in Chicago. Taft received 561 votes of 1078. Roosevelt abstained, La Follette and others received smaller totals. Roosevelt forces declared a new National Progressive Party with Roosevelt as candidate.
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William Howard Taft
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James Schoolcraft Sherman
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McKinley
Picnic Supper and Shower for Miss Bernice Benson
A rain soaked picnic in the city park did not deter a Sunday School group from celebrating Miss Bernice Benson with a shower and a drawing activity. Guests contributed gifts for her new home as organizers listed include Mesdames Gilbert, Rood, Benson, Kaufman, and others, along with Misses Gilbert, Gause, Benson, Ellis, Kaufman, Morse, Rush, Mills, and Woodward.
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Bernice Benson
Miss Benson
John Gilbert
Thomas Rood
Albert Benson
M. Kaufman
Mary White
C. W. Kentner
C. O. Whitely
W. E. Terre
Fred Kincaid Loses Residence in Springbrook Fire
The Kincaid farm home near Springbrook burned last Sunday noon destroying the house and most furniture. Fred Kincaid and his family were away on a visit and found themselves without shelter upon return. A hired man used a stove for dinner. a defective flue likely caused the garret fire. Loss estimated at 1800 with 400 insurance on the house and 100 on furniture.
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Fred Kincaid
Springbrook
Oregon Fire Relief Association
C W Sloan Weds Monmouth Lady In Home Ceremony
Leota Foster and Clotis W Sloan unite in a June 20 Nuptial at the Foster home in Monmouth. Music by Miss Mabel Johnson, ceremony by Rev. Geo. C Ritchey Newberg. Thirty five relatives attend as guests, rice and rose petals greet newlyweds on departure for Newberg.
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Lohengrin
Mabel Johnson
Geo. C. Ritchey
Newberg
Mrs. Sloan
Nadine Bryan Weds Claud Searles at Bryan Home
A wedding at the Bryan residence united Nadine Henrietta Bryan and Claud W. Searles with Rev. John Lyon officiating. The ceremony featured an umbrella canopy, vocal and instrumental music, a dainty lunch, and a guest list including local families and friends.
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T. N. Bryan
Nadine Henrietta
Claud. W. Searles
John Lyon
Presbyterian
John Baummer
Ralph Davidson
Wanna Riley
Alzina Bryan
Frances Elliott
J.C. Nelson
W. W. Nelson
A. P. Fletcher
C. Eldridge
Maggie Littlefield
John Cummins
W. H. Searles
L. B. Ferguson
B. N. Partridge
H. A. Littlefield
Riley
Horace Nelson
Ella V. Nelson
Lamont Riley
Hobart Littlefield
J. D. Miller
Mildred Christenson
Homer
Wayne Nelson
Lloyd Cummins
Newberg
Albany
Semi annual Roll Call at Baptist church program
The notice invites all church members to attend Monday July 1 from 2 30 to 9 P M at the Baptist church for an informal afternoon service dinner at 6 and an 8 o clock program with speaking and music.
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Baptist Church
New Telephone Directory Issued Around July 15
A new telephone directory will be issued about July 15. Report any changes in location or numbers to the telephone office at once. E. E. Goff, Manager.
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E. E. Goff
Pen Points From Globe Democrat Summary
A fragmented summary reflecting odd clippings and misread phrases mentions Indiana markets, a 16 inch measure, an Iowa man accused in a collision, D Rockefeller wealth, Dr Cook, a polar star, Texas donkey bragging, railroad crossings and damages, Missouri law and a Joplin female peace officer.
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Bar Ely
Texas
Joplin
Missouri
Pretty home wedding links Benson kin to Ratcliff in Lincoln
The eldest daughter Bernice Benson married Prof John A Ratcliff of Lincoln Nebraska at the Benson home in the northeast city. Rev Chas O Whitely officiated before relatives and friends as ice cream and cake followed the ceremony. The bride, a Pacific College alumna and former Newbery teacher, and the groom, a Nebraska State University agriculture fellow, depart for Lincoln to begin married life in a new home.
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Albert Benson
Bernice
John A. Ratcliff
Lincoln
Nebraska
Chas. O. Whitely
Friends Church
Belle Gilbert
Myrtle Gause
Benson
Pacific College
Newbery
Ratcliff
State University of Nebraska
Newberg
Stevens to Speak Against Single Tax at Duncan's Hall
Hon. J. D. Stevens of Portland will speak in opposition to Single Tax this Friday evening at Duncan's Hall. He will divide time with any Single Taxer and invite all to attend for information on a key issue on the upcoming election ballot.
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Duncan’s Hall
J. D. Stevens
Portland
Stevens
Talk Against Single Tax Set for Friday at Duncan's Hall
Go and hear the talk against Single Tax at Duncan's Hall Friday night as opponents organize a public discussion.
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Duncan
Oregon aims to showcase grains and produce at eastern land shows
Portland Oregon June 26 special secretary C C Chapman of the Oregon Development League urges districts to gather grains grasses fruits and vegetables for exhibit at eastern land shows and railway exhibit cars He requests five to ten four inch sheaves of each variety with proper labeling and careful packing to win prizes and publicity
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Oregon
C. C. Chapman
Oregon Development League
Portland Commercial Club
Dry Farming Congress
Alberta
Rocky Mountains
Parker Edges Bryan for Temporary Convention Chair
Report from the Baltimore Convention notes Alton B Parker defeating W J Bryan for temporary chairman by a decisive vote. Ollie James of Kentucky is elected for permanent chairman and Clark is favored to head the ticket, according to on the ground correspondents.
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Alton B. Parker
W. J. Bryan
Ollie James
Kentucky
Mr. Bryan
Clark
Walnut Grange hosts surprise shower for newlyweds Vedder Harding
The Walnut Grange regular meeting on June 22 featured a household shower for Spencer Vedder and Ethel Harding, two recently married Grange members. A July 4 basket picnic is planned in the grove near B C Lelands with music and speaking, inviting neighbors and farmers to attend.
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Walnut Grange
Grange
Spencer Vedder
Ethel Harding
The
B.C. Leland
Fernwood Prepares July Fourth Celebration Grounds
Fernwood residents began work last Saturday to stage a large celebration on July 4. A thousand seats are set and a big stage is under construction. Volunteers are asked to help on Tuesday July 2 to complete preparations.
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Fernwood
Marriage Licenses Reported for Eight Couples
Alice Cross 18 wed Alva F. Ryan 22. Anna Shellenberger 45 wed Grant W. Harry 48. Ethyl E. Harding 19 wed W Spencer Vedder 25. Beulah B. Lynch 21 wed Richard L. Smith 22. Maude Tupper 20 wed Sam Wittenberg 27. Olga L. Lewis 31 wed Thomas J. Moore 33.
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Alice Cross
Alva F. Ryan
Anna Shellenberger
Grant W. Harry
Ethyl E. Harding
W. Spencer Vedder
Beulah B. Lynch
Richard L. Smith
Maude Tupper
Sam Wittenberg
Olga L. Lewis
Thomas J. Moore
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