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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
Hoquiam motivates street upgrades as fair weather returns. Council aims for permanent, first class roads using bitulithic material praised for durability economy and gentleness on horses and autos. A Dundee event repeats next Friday at 8 pm with ten cent adults five cent children. Rev Crocker ill earlier week.
William Hill returns from Toledo while Frederick Humberger plans a Toledo property purchase. Spencer Vedder welcomes a son born Sunday. Bertha Reed and Pomroy of Portland visit Reed’s hills home. Grandma Huckleberry, William Huckleberry and Clark Noble of Portland visit Bennett home. Leon Cyr and family return to Otterbrook after wintering in Hood River and Portland. Wm. S. Allan travels to McMinnville for business. A A Parrett sells his general merchandise business to John Devore of St Johns with possession April 1 and plans to expand the store.
Ed Carswell travels weekly between Portland and Chehalem Center while city attractions invite residents. The W C T U meets next Wednesday March 12 at Mrs J A Fort home. A mothers’ meeting at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon drew a good crowd and will be held monthly thereafter. The hard times social was well attended and deemed financially successful by attendees.
Citizens Bank of Portland sells Hobsons Fruit Land rearrangement for 1000 to H A and M J Howard. Ella Best transfers 1 2 3 4 Rural homes to Geo A and Lillie Best for 10. J J Eng transfers 40 via G L Chrisman for 2600 to G L Dorsey. E E Goucher transfers 1 and 3 Goucher Gardens to M B Ryan for 2400. W G Herd transfers 16 lot D Hobsons addition Newberg for 10. M J Jones transfers 12 254 in L McKenn district to W A Parrish for 1500. J K Miller transfers 88 20 a in R J Lancefield district to W L Lancefield for 8275. Geo McKenzie transfers 43.03 in Jas Toney dictisr5 to OJ and SE Warbington for 5464.80. LG Newell et al transfer to Harris A and Bertha Harrison in Ma lona didt 4sr4w for 2000. E M Olds transfers 3 and 4 block 72 Lafayette to JG Heard for 400. S L Scroggin transfers 1 and 8 block 17 Faulconers addition Sher to M A Sargent for 300.
Mr H F Nelson expresses appreciation to friends for thoughtful assistance during his trouble and for the many beautiful floral offerings. The note thanks those who provided support and kindness during a difficult time.
A short essay contrasts two men in their vocations and loves. One settles into routine and gradually loses sight of life’s meaning, while the other actively engages daily, finding growth, power, and renewed wonder in friendship and life. The piece cites Edward Howard Griggs as the source of these reflections.
A church organist asks the father which wedding march to play and the father asks about cost. The organist notes either Mendelssohn or Lohengrin, and the father asks for the longer piece, prompting the choice to play the longest.
A mother warns her son Harry to stop tormenting a cat or face hairpulls. He then asks for a quarter to get his hair cut, suggesting his motive is a haircut rather than mischief. the exchange captures a domestic moment with humor and tone.
The New York World notes a light exchange about the Hardappes, saying the family has twins and that the speaker offers sympathy for their situation. The couple responds with humor about who receives sympathy.
The Oregon House passed a sterilization measure by a large margin. The bill directs the State Board of Health to sterilize or treat inmates of state prisons who are incurable or chronic criminals to protect society.
Final counts from the Ulster Londonderry bye election show David C. Hogg Nationalist elected to Parliament with 2699 votes, Colonel H A Rockenham Unionist 2642, majority 57 in a 5341 poll. This result gives Home Rule a majority of MPs from Ulster in the Commons.
The London Chronicle notes soldiers sing on the march with songs like Billaloe and Brian Born for the Manchester regiment and Dan Tucker for the Yorkshires, whose shouts enliven the route though the words may be inconsequential.
A Pittsburgh Post quip notes the heroine pursues a catlike tread with dogged determination while a veterinarian cautions about keeping a $4000 Persian cat indoors. The joke contrasts refined behavior with practical limits.
A London Opinion quip about service and manners contrasts passive diners with waiters who claim no uniform distinction. The exchange highlights class signaling and etiquette in a humorous faux dialogue.
Bildad explains he cancelled burglary insurance after the twins arrived because no one sleeps at their house after dark. Wiggles asks the question in a humorous exchange from Harper's.
A. M. Dunlap Motor Transfer offers country trips for pleasure and picnic events at team rates. Services include moving bag freight and furniture to all parts of the city or country. Contact Black 18 in Newberg, Oregon.
In the County Court of Oregon for Yamhill County a matter concerning the estate of 1928 is noted. The record references probate action and related filings within the county court system.
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