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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
8
Friends and relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Frost at their Parrott Mountain home last Sunday for their tenth anniversary. A bountiful feast and gifts of tinware accompanied the celebration. No new smallpox cases. quarantine lifted in most homes. Schools active. business unsettled by scare.
The Dayton bank, a closed institution, faces lawsuits from depositors after a sudden departure. The missing banker was last seen on the East Side heading south, with the bank safe opened showing thirty nine dollars in pennies and about two thousand dollars in notes. Probert, a known promoter of banks, is sought at several Mississippi valley points. Dayton neighbors escaped heavier loss as deposits were light and the bank had only recently opened.
A winter event titled Yankee Musical was hosted by Mrs. Gould at her home on Friday March 4 with about twenty guests. Attendees wrote their answers to song clues on paper and pencils. prizes came from correct and nearly correct responses. A piano solo, a guessing contest, the book The Various Terms in Music, and a vocal duet followed the activity.
McMinnville based transfers show G C Christenson to Christian Jenson for three acres at Rogers line priced at 450 dollars. Several 30.35 acre parcels in Hess and Widle united to Melissa Norcross for 2125 dollars. Numerous transfers detail lots and tracts in Dayton Sheridan Dundee McMinnville Amity and Newberg with prices ranging from 35 to 6400 dollars.
A brisk social event closes with a very delightful lunch. Mrs Gould acts as gracious host, entertaining guests with charm and a lively program. The scene emphasizes her hospitality and the cheerful mood of the afternoon.
Local merchants Porter and Larkin promote hats chairs Morris chairs for cash purchases and free offerings. D J Girth lists farm teams and harness. a neat cottage near the Bank of Newberg is for sale. T B Cummings and Company advertise a full line of furniture decor items and undertaker goods in town.
Details show Sheridan property valued at 1200 dollars and Villa area listing 1200 with other property totaling 1200 dollars. Mentions Sheridan and University vicinity and a four digit numeric figure 123.4.
Property listing notes four rooms and a wood shed with city water. Details are sparse and contact is by inquiry.
Two fresh milk cows high grade Jerseys for sale by A J Palmer. Fresh yolk ing cow seed oats Early Resotatoes and hay listed by A E Bowman. Date 16-11 and 16-3 noted.
Notice lists two yearling colts for sale and directs interested buyers to contact J. T. Boothby for details. The short notice provides no further specifications or locations.
An advertisement claims disturbances of strikers show up as systemic disorders from overwork and sleep loss and promotes Electric Bitters as a universal cure. It says the tonic treats liver and kidney disorders, nervousness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria germs, priced at 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by F H Caldwell & Co.
The Oregon Agriculturist notes that a good prune grower with a strong orchard in a suitable climate could achieve returns comparable to or better than other fruit growers over the next decade. Yet many prune growers remain pessimistic about the outlook despite past optimism.
William Shaffer a Denison Ohio brakeman lay bedridden weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. After using various remedies he reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Meca's drug store restored use in a week enabling him to return to work with relief. Sold by C F Moore Co.
A humorously altered creation story satirizes newspaper readers and advertisers. It twists biblical lines to lampoon a liberal advertiser, a man who stops paying for his home paper, and a subscriber who orders refusals through the post office.
A modest man may prize a good set of bowels and improve their efficiency with Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets. The product is pleasant to take and effective. Sold by C. F. Moore & Co.
The Southern Pacific Co. sells round trip tickets from Newberg to Portland for 1.05 dollars. Tickets are valid for Saturday afternoon or any Sunday train, with return Sunday or Monday, allowing full Sunday and Monday in Portland. The same rate and details apply for departures from Portland to valley points.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio writes of a boy recovering from pneumonia and a severe cough after using Dr King’s new discovery for consumption. The note claims it as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with 50 cent and one dollar prices and free trial bottles.
A woman reads a telegram from her husband and is relieved, believing a premonition about their maid leaving, only to learn that their baby fell down stairs and broke her arm this morning.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia endured a six month running sore on his leg. Bucklen's Amica Salve cured it in five days. Advertises as best salve for ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by F H Caldwell Co druggists.
A Rockport Journal notice urges weekly illness and birth reports to keep papers current. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a favorite for babies with coughs and croup, claiming quick relief and pneumonia prevention. Sold by C F Moore.
A reflective note on how practical judgment matters yet struggles against bold, data driven efforts. The line between intuition and measurable results frames debates about progress and achievement.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's new life pills to fight indigestion bilioustress constipation and other stomach liver and bowel troubles. It claims easy safe and pleasant relief with a 25c price from F H Caldwell Co drug store.
The Willamette River boats to Portland and Salem depart on listed days with arrivals and departures at the Se dock. Services show Monday Wednesday Friday and Tuesday Thursday Saturday slots with times around 2 pm and 10 am, noting possible changes without notice.
Oregon court orders sale of real estate under petition by D Prater. Describes two tracts in Yamhill County with specified bearings and sizes totaling about ten acres plus 11 50 100 acres. Publication required in the Graphic for four weeks prior to March 19, 1904, to notify next of kin and interested parties. County Judge B F Rhodes signs.
The administrator of the estate of Alexander D. Webber, deceased, files final account for the Coin Court in Yamhill County Oregon. A hearing is set for March 6 at 10:00 AM in the County Court room in McMinnville to approve the final accounting and discharge the administrator and bondsmen. All interested parties must appear and show cause if the final account should not be allowed and the estate settled. Clarence Butt, attorney for the estate.
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