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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
The Graphic warns subscribers in arrears that after April 1 weekly mailings to those in arrears will require a 1-cent stamp or be dropped. Readers are urged to pay promptly within two weeks, otherwise names will be removed and accounts handed to collectors.
A 225 pound deputy for Oregon Labor Commissioner Hoff visited a Graphic office two weeks ago and demanded a $5 inspection fee citing a law from the last session. The inspector admitted the visit was a mere form and that the $4 daily allowance and expenses apply, suggesting a broad graft in progress with no real inspection conducted.
An editor criticizes state inspection charges that scale with business size, noting a million dollar, 1000-employee corporation pays $10 yearly while a tiny print shop with a single motor fiber pays half that. The piece accuses legislators of favoring big interests and mocks the rushed U S Senator election. It also reports D M Watson's oil land lease near Dallas and neighbors seeking attention to a drilling prospect.
In our candidates column announces S. L. Parrett of Dundee seeking county clerk and Jr. H. Rees of Springbrook aiming for recorder of deeds. Parrett born and raised in Yamhill county. Rees has spent twenty eight years in the county. Both are progressive public spirited men worthy of support.
At least four men from the county seek primary support. Samuel L. Parrett of Dundee runs for county clerk. R. B. Linville of Newberg and J. H. Rees of Springbrook seek recorder. Prof. F. K. Jones runs for the state legislature representative.
Hon. H. M. Cake addressed a good sized audience at Duncan's hall in Newberg on Tuesday night launching his bid for the United States Senate. He spoke as a supporter of Statement No. 1 and outlined his views on the hot political issue of the day in Oregon amid the ongoing canvass.
A candidate for the Daolie County Clerk's office is now officially nominated. The filing marks a bid to oversee county records, elections, and administrative duties. Endorsing organizations and campaign goals are highlighted in local notices.
A Republican candidate from Yamhill County seeks the office of County Recorder in the April 17 1908 primary. The statement appeals to Republicans to support his bid and notes long participation in public affairs.
Mr Cake argues for direct senator elections by the people as a nationwide demand grows. He praises President Roosevelt for opposing railroad combines and supporting irrigation in Oregon while noting the June primary will pick party candidates. His clear, concise speech impressed listeners Tuesday night.
The Gaames family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance at the death and burial of our dear brother. L. M. Gaames and Family.
Notice states J B Parker will auction personal property including milk cows and household items on Saturday March 21 in Newberg after disposing of real estate interests. The speaker notes his perspective on neighbors.
A probate notice in Oregon states that in a county court the administrator for the estate of O One will present the final account on March 23 1908 at 10 a m in the county court room. J C Colcord is named as executor. W Fenton is named with respect to the estate.
The sheriff will sell the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section fourteen township four south of range one east of the Willamette Meridian in Yamhill County Oregon. The sale is by virtue of an execution decree and will occur at the courthouse door in McMinnville on August 4 1908 at 10 o clock A M. The defendants A K Fin'tisor and Eva Frilinge owe principal and interest with costs and per cent penalties as of December 24 1907.
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