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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic published Friday May 18 1900 issues details include staff names E H Woopwarp Eprron Prewianen W C Woonwarp and notes it is entered as second class matter at the Newberg Oregon post office.
The piece lists Republican candidates for state supreme court clerk county and district posts including C. E. Wolverton J. W. Bailey and Thos H Tongue. It urges support for Thos H Tongue for Congress and promotes sugar factory efforts urging farmers to subscribe acreage while backing Clarence Butt for the legislature with emphasis on honesty and experience.
The Centralia Washington Democratic paper notes that Indiana and Illinois GOP contests show states aren’t doubtful, while Oregon now has a Bryan ticket. It argues Democrats must seek true democracy and questions their chances if office grabbing remains policy.
The piece laments fusion politics fading as Cooper's campaign sheet suspends publication and no one steps forward for the forlorn effort. It notes Oregonian's weak defense of favorable committee reports on McBride bills and hints at political maneuvering tied to McKinley and Hanna.
The Bryans and fusionists in the county push for room in county offices, signaling a determined bid to win one or two positions amid a tough political race.
The Albany Democrat argues Republicans must beware of a smooth talker claiming no politics in county elections and a trade pitch. It praises the Republican ticket as clean and strong while condemning slaveholding tendencies, urging voters to emphasize the party’s record and stance on human slavery.
The La Grande sugar beet experience is cited as proof of the potential in Yam Hill County. The editorial argues intensive, smaller‑tract farming yields bigger crops and praises local farmers’ oversight, while praising Lew Hosking’s integrity and predicting a large county‑wide majority for his recorder bid.
A commentator argues the Democratic party could boost odds by adopting a new platform managers and candidate as easily as securing a convention hall, suggesting Republicans’ confidence may waver with such changes.
A collage of satirical snippets from various papers mock political platforms and figures. Items reference Goebelites and election law, comments on Roosevelt and prohibitionists, Oregon campaign notes, and a county resident praising Congressman Tongue while joking about curfews with a bed slat.
The Sheridan Sun endorses J. L. Hoskins for recorder, condemning opposition tactics from 1892 and asserting Hoskins’s integrity. It praises his Republican backing, notes past abuses were unjust, and describes Hoskins as a courteous, veteran, upright Newberg citizen and Quaker ally.
The Oregon state Sunday school convention will be held in Portland from June 13 to 15, 1900. World wide Sunday school workers attending include Marion Lawrence of Toledo Ohio general secretary of the International Sunday School convention and Pr. J. T. Meathat of New York.
The message lists key figures including Dr. R G Seymour from Philadelphia and Rev Alexander Henry as well as J Arthur Johnson of Sunday School Times. E O Excell will lead music at the convention in Portland and delegates are urged to contact the committee on entertainment to arrange attendance.
The piece extols mountain travel for relaxation and energy, highlighting the Shasta Route from Ashland to Redding with hotels and camps. It promotes mountain air, pine balsam, and outdoor recreation, alongside trusted springs in Ashland and nearby towns. It also mentions Yosemite and Calaveras groves as European travelers’ musts and offers new excursion booklets. A testimonial for Kings New Discovery cough remedy ends with a local druggist offer.
Legal land transfers include AJ Warren and L W Sawtelle selling 1 block near Cozines to Dayton Mutual Benefit Life Ins Co for Joseph Williams valued at 338.78 plus land in section 17 township 2 range 4. Mary E Pickett transfers 50.60 acres in Wm Jones dle section 3 township 3 range 3 to Andrew Pickett. E E Linon and wife sell 27.31 acres in section 31 township 12 range 3 to James Creesy. Sarah Linn and husband convey 27.31 acres in section 31 township 12 range 3 to James Creesy.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a severe stomach ailment and yellow jaundice due to gall stones. After doctors failed to help she used Electric Bitters and fully recovered. The remedy is sold by C F Moore Co for 50 cents with guarantee.
Real estate listings describe 215 acres with 100 cultivated, orchard and buildings near Newberg Chehales valley, plus 115 acres timber and pasture. Rentals offered on multiple parcels, one with two houses, barn, water, near school and post office, four miles from railroad. Exchange option seeks 160 acres near Waterville Washington or town property. Inquiries directed to Staten & Ett, Newberg Oregon.
The list records multiple land transactions in McMullen, Oregon for the week ending Moh MM 1900. Names include James M. Pugh manager, Jane Cartie, C F Daniels, Mary E McCornack, John M Harrington, Wm McCollum, Louise McCollam, Annie and Jas Torrance, ER Foster, A S Campbell, Ellie Hendrick, Wm Miller, C M Craven, and DA Joly. Amounts range from 100 to 8000 dollars with parcels in Oak Park, Wheatland, and surrounding blocks and additions.
In Yamhill County Oregon the administrator of the estate of Charles Howard deceased by order of the county court will sell private sale after May 1 1900 the property Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 in block 56 Edwards addition to Newberg Oregon The sale will follow the law and buyers pay at sale The administrator invites offers dated April 1 1900 by A B Cumpston administrator and Clarence Batt attorney for the estate
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