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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
8
A reflective poem recalls old barroom companions and hard living. The speaker contrasts the past with present crowds, noting change in faces, liquor, and consequences. He visits churchyard graves of those who drowned in drink and mourns the lost era.
Cut flowers for any occasion with funeral designs available. Thomas E. Mixes, Proprietor, advertises a greenhouse location mile northeast of Newberg and delivery by Mutual phone 30-15.
Wanted and For Sale items list farm horses goats cattle and other goods with contact names. Listings cover horses goats heifers river sand grave material express hauling plants and real estate, plus building materials and eggs for hatching. Local firms and individuals advertise prices locations and contact details.
The ad touts top facilities for premium meats and butchers supplies with free delivery. It notes telephone service and hints at numerous events, mentioning fixed races would limit swift competition.
To close out our entire stock of millinery we offer everything at cost. Come early for good selection. Mrs I A Horton. After a man gets about so drunk he thinks other people think he isn't.
At a bargain, a 30 horsepower engine with boiler and tile mill is available. The mill can produce 8 to 12 inch tile and includes a brick die and side cut.
New directories are printed and available by calling. Stromberg Carlson telephones and extra parts are for sale with stock sold on installments. S J Madson, Mutual phone 18 3. All women may not be expert accountants but they know a lot about figures.
May 7 1908 Davin L Baker declares he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Mary P Baker.
An advertising notice urges early use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first signs of trouble to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by C. F. Moore.
Weeva D. Hasxrn is named executrix of the will of F. M. Haskin in a filing dated April 16 1908 with Clarence Butt serving as attorney.
Gordon and Irelan owners of the Commercial Barn bought the prize winning trotting stallion Sovran No. 44275 at the Portland horse show of 1907. Sovran, a two year old stallion with speed and beauty, will stand at the Commercial Barn in Newberg. He is 16 hands high and related to notable runners like Forest King 2:18 and Diacono 38949.
J. C. Armstrong of Carlton Oregon advertises Jersey bulls for sale including Mariel's Victor No 64069 dropped April 2 1902 with awards at the 1902 Oregon State Fair and Victor's Exile No 75250 dropped November 8 1906 with a dam Marea's Pride and a full brother dropped September 20 1907. Also notes contact in Newberg phone 214. Sam ready to install septic tanks per approved methods. Enos Exuis.
Pedigreed stallion General Jones No 41747 by Captain Mc Kinney and McKinney 2 11 from Daisy Q Hill by Altamont. Won first premium at Vancouver BC Horse Show. Brother Chehalem won first at Lewis and Clark fair. Stands at C C Percuson stable in Newberg. 16 hands and 1150 pounds.
Sealed bids will be received and opened May 10 1908 at 1 PM for erecting a schoolhouse in school district 89 near Scholls Oregon. Plans may be seen at L M Hesse residence chairman of the board. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. L M Hesse R F D 8 Beaverton Oregon Scholls phone 152 line 5
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