Funeral of George Washington Highlights in Ulster Gazette
A January 4 1800 issue recounts Washington funeral services after his December 1799 death. The piece includes a Senate eulogy to Washington and President Adams’ reply, plus notices from George Town on funeral pomp. Advertising column shows domestic troubles and a sawmill sale with a remark about a slave girl. The article closes urging honor of the national flag's natal day and its symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fell
Newberg
Ulster County Gazette
Kingston
New York
Samuel Freer
Fell
the Gazette
George Washington
The
Gazette
John Adams
United States Senate
Washington
George Town
Marys van Steenbergh
Hannah
United States
H.A. Cary
P. C
Listening as remedy and trouble in village life
A discussion on listening as a social aid among women, noting self expression’s importance and the risk of chronic chatter. It contrasts helpful listening with nuisance behavior and cites everyday examples of how talking things through can illuminate needs and aid parenting.
Real Estate Transfers Signaled From Oregon Records
A long list of property transfers shows numerous deeds recorded between individuals and entities in Oregon. Names include Se Temé Comer Amat Chas P Nelson and W B Kingery with parcels ranging from 40 to over 120 acres and prices from $1 to more than $5,000, reflecting activity across Newberg Dundee and Sheridan areas. Additional transfers include central Newberg additions and Rural Homes projects with prices and parcel sizes noted, such as 108.265 acres and 137.76 acres in various sections and tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas P Nelson
B ‘Kingery
Lillie Smith
Bried
Eeesas
Caleb Thatcher
State of Oregon
H E Noble
Geo I Montgomery
Walter S Asher
Se& Sec
W A Howe
W E Allison
NC Christensen
Central
Newberg
Frank Wacheno
Emma N Naylor
Emeline Shortridge
Nettie C Grable
Hus
Catherine Bartlett
Inc
Bik
Edwards
Geo Howie
Robert Howie
John H Holderman
Florence M Farr
U S
Geo I Montgomery Se
T H Smith
Fritz Roethlisberger
WH Kingery
JD Goffner
Orton Wheeler
Raymond Walter
Flag Day Anniversary Marks US Birth Flag Centenary
June 14, the anniversary of the birth of the United States flag, celebrates the 130th birthday of the flag. The article notes the flag’s origin with thirteen colonies and its rise to symbolize a large nation spanning from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific, with a population nearing three million at its start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Lakes
Pacific Sea
Memorial Day Tribute Poem by Hoosier Bill
A devotional poem honoring fallen soldiers with folded hands at rest, noting a starry flag at every grave. It expresses reverence for those who wore the blue and observes Memorial Day as a holy, non sportive observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reat
Osteopathic Board Formally Admits Moores Oregon Doctor
Dr F E Moore of LaGrande Oregon appointed by the governor May 27 as the osteopathic member of the board and first choice of the states osteopaths. Portland doctors Walker Rogers Northrup and Pendleton’s Hoisington received many votes. Diplomas must be registered and licenses secured to practice osteopathy. Future entrants must pass board exams. Perseverance is a key attribute of a successful businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Moore
LaGrande
Oregon
Fragmentary land sale notice in old records
OCR text shows a damaged description of a land donation claim and sale stake locations. It references Henry and wife, a north boundary, a stake and line measurements, and a claim of about half an acre. The fragmentary language limits clear names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo'clagh
Henry
Watch value and mail order promises tested
The piece warns that cheap appearing watches at $12 may mislead buyers. An experienced jeweler can assess value quickly, while buyers should test in real use. The ad invites readers to visit a store near the Postoffice Bell phone store 3065 to buy quality watches at any price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Bell Phone Store
Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pacific Telep Company
Chehalis River
Aberdeen
American Telephone Journal
WC Meats
Diabe
Jordon
Jennie E Jordon
Wm T
Raleigh
Matilda M Gear
Harry C Kenney
Lewis S Winters
Owen Hatfield
Hans Thompson
Wm M Macy
Hans Tompson
Sam’l L Parrett
WJ Gordon
Dundee
Henry Ehret
Seth A Mills
Seth Mills
Bhretta
John Bye
Thomas Nicolae
Delia E Wagoner
W Lambert
H R Morris LM Smith
J A Elwood
Martin Downs
Ain
R Morris & L M Smith Tender
R Morris & L M Smith Tender Lozo It 5 Bik 7H & L To Newberg
Alexander Lozo
LM & H
R Morris
Smith
WiGeer
M Conner
T Ryan
Alva Ryan
John Wennerberg
Haneeeee
CB Cummings Et al
Capifia M.cummings
Bea
Orange Elliott
Gutbrod
A Hathaway
Sheridan
Wm Houck
Sami H Pate
J M Gilliland
J Ham- Mett Jr
State Board of Health
T. B. Cummings
Page & Keystone
Wright-White Feed and Implement House
Cc. F. Held
Newberg Sash & Door Factory
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!