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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
5
Locals and personals list visits from Portland Amity and Wallowa county residents. Birth of a son to the Bristow family named Woodrow. Social events include music recitals and Parlia mentary law lessons at the library. Newberg figures discuss roads, the bridge matter, and a forthcoming World Peace Conference delegate appointment.
Receipts: cattle 809 calves 19 hogs 5706 sheep 2542 horses 44. Cattle market firmer with limited transactions as light liquidation persists. Prime heavy steers at 7.72 to 7.85, bulk 7.30 to 7.60, cows up to 6.85, heifers 7.00 to 7.25. Hog market climbs to top $9.25 for select light swine, bulk 9.00 to 9.15, later easing to 9.00 to 9.15. Sheep demand steady with best wethers 5.85, ewes 4.50, lambs 6.50 for choice. Market trends depend on next week’s receipts.
Elizabeth Jane Rankins born in Floyd County Indiana March 13 1836 married A J Stevenson January 16 1853. They had two children a daughter who died in infancy and G W Stevenson now living at Buttevill e. They moved to Oregon in 1891 first Newberg then Buttevill e where she died March 6. She was a member of the M E church for fifty years Funeral services were held at Butteville March 8 and burial followed.
Kathleen Gass and Gladys Hannon hosted a St Patrick’s Party on March 15 with a green color scheme in decorations and refreshments. The event featured games led by Pat, with M. D. Hawkins winning two prizes among a guest list including Biddies Paulsen Bartholomew Pearson Owen Elliott Parker Christenson H. Paulsen Seeley Rees Hammer Markell Paddies Replogle Hawkins Parker Hinshaw Elliott Davis George F. Davis Hadley Lewis Rees R. Parker Jones Butt Williams.
L. L. Fortune plans summer quarters on the Dayton road property bought from D. M. Ramsey and will build a residence there during the season after disposing of his Newberg property.
The Oregon Agricultural Experiment League explains three trap nest based trials to measure egg output. They propose 3, 6, and 12 month flock records starting with pullets, selecting top layers for breeding, and using published bulletins for nest construction and record keeping.
Contestants in the $400 piano competition hosted by Newberg Hardware & Pluming Co are listed with weekly standings. Scores and participant identifiers appear in a dense ledger-like table reflecting positions and totals for the period ending March 19.
An orator asks what the nation requires as it expands across the Pacific and the seas in trade and freedom. A speaker in the audience quips rubber boots, prompting a witticism about material concerns.
Sam Hill is set to appear in Newberg on Thursday next week, signaling a local event likely drawing community interest. The appearance details include venue and start time to be announced.
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