Local Notes Highlight Community Life and Springer Wheat
Amity and LaFayette prepare for Fourth of July celebrations while McMinville loan prospects, local carpenters in Dundee and several town residents visit Portland. Reports cover weather, school terms, church services, and a parade of locals including farmers, teachers, and travelers with notes on crops, fruit, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity
LaFayette
W. F. Shurtleff
McMinville
Charley Vaughan
Dundee
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during bereavement on behalf of the family. Also a brief note announces Marion and Yam hill will begin a ten game championship series at the valley fairgrounds on June 28 and 29 with newspaper access for reporters, and a Methodist church sermon by Rev John M Williams about his life and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Yamhill
Fairgrounds
Hearn
Next Sunday Afternoon 4 Oclock Sher idan Courier
The notice lists an event scheduled for next Sunday afternoon at four o'clock as reported by the Sheridan Courier. Details are sparse but mark the timing and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Courier
Canadian Queen Promotion Offers Europe Trip Giveaway
Publishers of the Canadian Queen announce a contest to send the largest number of words formed from Jottera in THE CANARIAN QUEEN name. Prizes include silver sets, watches, china, curtains, dresses, mantels and more. Free catalogue and three month trial offer via 13 US stamps to Toronto address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Kay
Toronto
Ont
Orange Blossom Wedding in Kine River Township
Yosterlay at three o clock in Kine River township united in marriage Mr Walter O Bragg and Miss Tola Coffin at bridegrooms home in Greenfield. Bragg deputy county auditor and Coffin daughter of J F Coffin a longtime teacher. Republican notes future notices may feature Coffin as groom and suggests sisters involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yosterlay
N. Db. Coflin
Kine River
Walter O. Bragg
Misa Tola Coffin
P. Huatchinson
Presbyterian Church
Bragg
J. F. Coffin
Vane River Townships
Greenfield
Indiana
Coffin
O. Ms. Colts Foreman
O.M
Benjamin Miles Longtime Oregon Citizen and Bank President Dies
Benjamin Miles of Newberg Oregon died at home on June 2 in his seventy plus year, after a life of church service and public work. He was born in Miema County Ohio on November 1, converted as a child, and served as Elder for many years. He lived in Iowa and Indiana Territory before moving to Oregon three years ago, helped organize the Bank of Newberg as President, and left a widow two daughters and three sons. His funeral was held at Friends church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pott
George P. Kettle
California
Pott & Kettie
E. 3
Craven
Hillsboro
Ile
Mr. Conrad
Salem
Jesse Edwards
Conrads
Indiana
Edwardsville
Jas
Lawrence
Milwaukee
Bonnie Scotland
Scarce
Harrison Gordon
Emma Philips
Newberg
Albina
Taceday
Misa Philips
B. F. Moore
East Portland
Tarvey White
Carthage
Lloosier
Oregon
Harvey
Aiski
N. G. Kirke
George W. Young
Albany
Missouri
Mr. Kirk
Gladwin
India
Friends Church
Will A. Hadley
Minneapolia
Minnesota
Lindie Hadley
Mooresville
Laliana
Newbery House
Smithavery
Moore
Rafalo
Bill
Benjamin Miles
Miema
Ohio
Newbery
Frlemis Church
Indisa
Towa
West Branch
Bank of Newhers
Morria
Miles 4 Co
Indian Territory
Antrectoar
Edwin Morrison
Frienndls Pacific Academy
H. J. Minthorn
Oregon Land Co
Wille Newberg
Mis
Asi
Christ
LaFayette Moves and Town Developments
The LaFayette community reports progress with street improvements and new buildings. A Fourth of July barbecue and amusements are planned, with residents like Prof. Davis and M. Carpenters noted for ongoing construction. Evengelical camp meeting near St. Joe faces trouble as a shooting incident occurred Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette
Prof. Davis
M. Carpenter
R. P. Bint
St. Joe
Theis
Onal
W. L. Westerfiehl Hat
Binks
Mr. Saith
Middleton Fuss
Billy Savage
Town Notes and Visitors Highlight Local Happenings
Billy Blair shows a broad amite on his face as a newborn infant theme. Rev Beaumont and Rev Willison address the audience morning and evening. Horace Lillefield and his wife visit town. Mrs Lillias Smith of Newburg studies music with Prof Devise. Miss Finnia Deskins briefly travels to the state Teachers Institute. Ferguson and Martin enjoy breaking bunch grass horns. AJP Fletcher builds a new barn near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Blair
Beaumont
Willisons
Horace Lillefield
Aoe
Fan
Rush Medive College
Chicago
Mie Lillias Smith
Newburg
Devise
Orof
Ava Mitede
Finnia Deskins
MaMinnvile
Ferguson & Martin
Fletcher
Apples in the Ancient Riddle of Adam and Eve
A Philadelphia newspaper fragment presents a whimsical arithmetic puzzle about Adam and Eve counting apples. It tests various totals and jokes about giants, with wildly improbable sums and a concluding quip that Eve and Adam shared thousands of apples before both finally eating.
Serenading Students Move Librarian to Painted Fence
Ohio university students in Toledo serenade faculty members and the aged college librarian at his residence. They gather on the fence surrounding his estate while a fish horn and tin can drums echo in the night. The librarian appears, and a shy student asks to avoid disturbing him as he notes the fence had just been painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Toledo Blade
Ihrarian
Willy the Moon
Grantlemon
Crop Weather Bulletin No 15 for Week Ending June 20 1800
The cool cloudy week brought general rain except in Douglas Josephine and Jackson counties. Coastal and Willamette Valley rains exceeded one inch. eastern Oregon saw quarter to one inch. Below average temperatures and favorable crop conditions persisted. Hay crops short. hops promising. apples and pears strong. frost in May harmed Grande Ronde Valley fruit. Rivers fall as remaining snow melts. prospects improve for grain in multiple counties.
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Douglas
Josephine
Jackson
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Amygna
Rogue River
Grande Ronde
Umatillo
Wallawalla
Raina
Witeo
Sherwan
Gilfiat
Morrow
Tiona
Yamhill County Fair Schedule and Related Notes
The text certifies the fair will be held in September at Me Mianilte with details about funds to be raised for owners and farmers. It references Horace Lares and a fish fund and hog tie provisions, but the exact purpose remains unclear due to faulty transcription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mianilte
Todta
Horace Lares
County Fair premiums spark debate in Yamhill county
The Wainhill Co Reporter notes ongoing contention over premium lists for the county fair. It argues horse interests dominate, misallocate funds, and urges farmers to invest in stock quality and a genuine county fair. It calls for an objective premium plan and united effort among farmers and association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paina
Yamhill
Jerseys
Brother Barnhart
Jude
Fart Hown Association
Stalla
McMinnville
Vianne
Thia
Bee
Yamhill County
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Sess
Washington
Boya
Jour Hasson
Evangelical Church
Llo
Leah Cooklas
Cap Powell
Portland
Dayton
N.C. Muris
W. V. Hodgkins
John Rees
Milt Nicholson
Smockville
Milt
Rev. Pettyjohn
F. H. Barnhart
W. F Shurtleff
John Cook
Cook
Joseph Cook
Astoria
Arthur George
Alonzo Hadley
Baum
Telephone Register
Hampton
Dayton Road
Chehalis
Bayer
West Chehalen
West Chehalem
B.C. Mruzs
Elitor Gramme
Methodist Church
John M. Williame
Brand Ronde
Adam and Eve
Adam
Eves
Adan
Scientil
Mon
Howe Er
Eve
Adina
Porgy
Epirita
Monce
Philadelphia
Toditariae
Ivy pFpe
BURG
J.M. Wright
Elacd
Willanette Real
Malin Street
Potehteed Salon Commission
Goodrich
Well Weil
Bona Tien
Rams & Hunt
Proprietors OF the
Rems & Wunt
Newberg, Oregon
J. Edwards
Arlington Hotel
New Burg
Ordegon
Depop
John Atkinson
I. O
I’. H. Howard
A. M. Noskins Shoe Sip
Oregor
Morris, Miles & CO. Cash Store
Morris, Miles & CO
Cash Store
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