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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
4
Hon. T W Davenport father of cartoonist Homer Davenport died in Pasadena Iowa on Friday night at age 85. His body was brought to Silverton Oregon for burial after coming to Oregon in 1851 and taking an active part in early Oregon history.
Hon. C N McArthur private secretary to Governor Benson and Acting Governor Bowerman resumes legal work in Portland. He offices on the fourteenth floor of the Yeon skyscraper from which he will watch the Oregon System under Jonathan Bourne and Bill O Ren.
A 10 foot 5 inch sturgeon weighing 1000 pounds was reportedly caught in the Columbia River at Vancouver after hours of fighting, killed with a hatchet. Dr. James Withycombe warned in Portland on farm prospects and land use, noting that some Willamette Valley land marketed for fruit is unsuitable for orchards, risking investor losses and market disappointment.
An editorial lauds gravel roads on the Rex to Tigardville route as essential for upper valley travel. It notes earlier skepticism, cites the Washington County survey, and plans for public fundraising in Portland and Yamhill County to finance road improvements. The piece argues a better road will increase travel and economic benefits.
The May Day celebration featured a parade led by the May Queen and maids, crown, and a May Pole drill. Dayton defeated Newberg 9 to 4 in a baseball game. An inter class field meet followed with events and winners listed, and a county high schools field meet slated for next Saturday pending weather.
Discussion on farm accounts and business methods cites Professor Bailey and the Secretary of Agriculture. It notes farmers’ growing role in commerce, rising export prosperity, and increasing knowledge of scientific farming and cost understanding, contrasting skill with natural factors.
Sarah A. Atwater Kelsey born Rochester NY October 31 1834 died Newberg Oregon April 27 1911 aged 78 years 5 months 27 days youngest daughter of Mead and Huldah Atwater lifelong Friends member and minister Married Asa Kelsey October 13 1860 surviving with five children Francis Morse Mead A Kelsey W Irving Kelsey A Edward Kelsey Roger W Kelsey All four sons ministers or educators Her life and ministry praised as a benediction with religious verses quoted on faith kept by the Lord through trials and death
Fragmentary line hints at a theme of enduring devotion and authority. The text references loyalty safeguarded by affection and strength within a historical or literary frame. No additional context or names are legible to specify a source.
A Christian Church of Newberg will host revival meetings starting May 14 at the skating rink. Evangelist S. M. Martin, of Seattle, renowned nationally, leads the event with Prof. C. H. Hodgatt directing music and serving as soloist. Hodgatt seeks a chorus of 100 or more and calls for participants of good character.
The document lists summons for defendants including C D Presenall and J M Presanall in a partition suit in Yamhill County Oregon. It cites parties unknown and seeks appearance and answer within six weeks with first publication dated April 7 1911 and final publication by June 5 1911. Attorneys Richard W Mountacous represent the plaintiff.
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