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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
4
Newberg census counts place the city proper at 2500 residents. The note criticizes McMinnville’s exclusion from Southern Pacific records and urges immediate correction. The piece touts Mac as county seat and a growing Willamette Valley town drawing many game seekers.
The Circuit Court met at ten o’clock A.M. presided by Hon. Percy R. Kelly. A grand jury drawn includes Jackson F Redenour Frank Nelson John Duerst Frank Campbell Don M Pierce P K Nission and R J Hutchroft. Naturalization granted to Michael Retzler Michael Wirak Thomas Carmichael James Charles Wills William Lang Allan George Morrison Jens Carl Nelson Isaac Burns. Several cases set for trial including Sears vs Quenel Langley Robinson and Quenel and others. many docket items settled or continued. A promissory note suit in Sears v Quenel saw a verdict pending. Other motions and judgments noted. Belt case and proceedings involving Houck and Jeffries and justice transcript issues discussed. Cases from Yambill and Sheridan noted with attorneys Gabriel and Kirks participating.
The text notes an indictment against William A. Lee J H Hutchens and Willis Crawford of McMinnville Oregon for gambling. A prior case mentions selling intoxicating liquors with guilty plea and a $50 fine plus costs with a jail option on second offense. The court warns no liquor sales and states the session will continue about two more days.
City council met under Acting Mayor Ferguson with members Baird Ferguson Parrish Pinney and Timberlake. A two person committee(from council) to work with Library Association and Wednesday Club to select a site for Carnegie Library. Parrish and Pinney. A three person committee to find a garbage dump site. Ferguson Baird Pinney. Actions included a planned street grade hearing on April 5 and notices, dog tax collection, delinquent warrants, dirt for Center street fill, and cost study for marshal telephone service. Meeting adjourned.
The London Globe reports on Papuan social norms with quotes from Hon J G Jenkins describing gender roles. Women do most garden work and bear infants, while men protect and lead. Marital splits are simple, with financial claims settled by gifts. Cannibalism fading in some regions, life viewed with rough practicality. mourning varies by gender.
Professor Hull of Pacific College music department announces Elmer Buehler will present a song recital on Monday April tenth in the college auditorium. Full announcement next week. Also at Methodist Church Sunday services will cover that morning meditation on culture and refinement and the evening debate on which side to take with invitations extended to the public.
For sale three or four tons of loose Timothy hay. Located one mile north of town. Contact 24 21 Mas. A Bowman.
The Washington Post notes champagne corks cost 10 cents each due to handmaking. Cork bark is steamed to soften it before machines cut it, but steaming removes elasticity, risking leakage. Therefore the finest corks are hand cut and unsteamed to ensure premium seal.
The highest Pennsylvania peak 3336 feet high is Blue Knob in Lincoln township Bedford County. Big Bald Knob lies about 3000 feet above tide near the Bedford Somerset county line a short distance southwest of Blue Knob.
A caller denounces being labeled the motumen ta demagogue of the age while the editor insists the term was monumental demagogue of the ages. The exchange is captured in a marked misquotation moment.
A mother notes her child Willie-Oh’s clothes riddled with holes and the boy explains they were sucked into a prank while playing near a grocery store. The exchange highlights a mischievous incident and parental concern.
Miss Christina Young arrives from Scotland to live with her uncle Robert Chalmers. Portland visitors Wm Huckleberry and Wm Hill, B C LeLand, J Watson Baker attend circuit court at McMinnville. A baby welcomed at Henry Herring’s home. Portland visitor George Wilson stops by, Newberg family hosts. California resident James Brown and David Smith visit Mrs Smith in Newberg. Fred Jansen visits Dallas. Grandpa Broadwell, a former Dundee resident, dies in Portland aged 86. funeral held in Dundee. Spencer and wife from Thatcher stay at Otterbrook. Married men beat young men 13 to 12 in district ball game. rematch planned.
Mrs J C Davis returns to Hood River after visiting her son Harry for two weeks. Miss Hanna Amoth of Portland vacationing with family. W R Carter marketed a batch of porkers last week. R Weager visited Portland on business. E P Smith plowing hop yard to plant corn for dairy herd. W T Evans hauled dressed hogs to Newberg Wednesday. Milk now sent to Forest Grove with Gibbs and Calburn transporting. Mrs N P Vanderpool visiting relatives near Portland. George Sallee finished cutting wood for W R Carter. C N Marsh and family moved to Newberg. Nelson and Benson moving in and adding five and ten acre tracts. A stove pipe fire at J S Atkinson's home extinguished with neighbor help. S M Calkins plows hop yard and sowing grain. Golden Grain farm replaces Hop Gold as valley looks green and busy with orchards and work.
Mrs. Clarence Baker sister of the Ferguson brothers died at her home in the eastern part of town after a lingering illness. Her remains will be taken to LaFayette, the deceased’s former home, for a Saturday afternoon funeral at the Methodist church.
Communion services and the public reception of new members will occur at the usual worship hour. The evening sermon will address the subject "Broken Cisterns."
The Broadwells and related families express appreciation to the people of Dundee and vicinity for sympathy and assistance during their recent bereavement. C. C. Broadwell, S. R. Broadwell, S. J. Broadwell, Ina Grotua, Mary Kerns.
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