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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
4
Newberg Graphic notes H. Woodward serves as Editor and Publisher for the weekly Thursday edition. The paper is published each Thursday morning from the Graphic Building at No. 0 First Street and is entered as second class matter at the Newberg Oregon post office.
The Graphic extends sympathy to President Taft who was laid up with a cold the first of the week, remarking it must have taken a big one to handle him.
A notice warns the public that turkey supplies are short this year and urges preparedness for Thanksgiving. The remark notes beef neck as a more economical substitute for the holiday meal.
The question asks what term should apply to longtime voters and workers for the Republican ticket in Oregon if Bourne and U Ren are Republicans. It seeks a label for those consistently supporting the party’s ticket and interests in the state.
A San Francisco man obtained a divorce claiming his wife’s comely figure was too great a luxury for a man earning only five to six dollars a day. The report notes Californians often pursue unique legal grounds.
A note to Southern Pacific officials requests that arriving southbound trains at Newberg stop twenty feet farther forward to allow passengers to cross the track to Main street. Current stops force riders to wait for express handling or wade a muddy street around the train end.
Grapes require little care and are among the most wholesome fruits. In Newberg few homes grow them yet nearly all could have abundant home grown grapes with little cost, highlighting a habit of relying on groceries rather than self supplied fruit.
On Friday last week Southern Pacific leaders including Mr. Campbell and Mr. Fields visited Newberg to inspect depot needs. They reported $15,000 set aside for improvements, contingent on securing a satisfactory new site. The Graphic urges decisive action to correct past errors and benefit the railroad and Newberg.
Congressman Lafferty, famed for a past scandal involving a Washington high school graduate, meets constituents in Oregon's Second District. The episode, viewed as reckless and ill advised, reinforces public perception that he is unfit to represent the district in Congress.
Southern Pacific considers depot upgrades in Newberg for electrification. Oregon Electric talks of routing nearer the population center on First street to attract riders. Competition between the two lines hinges on accessible, convenient service to win the business.
The Howard and Hancock street Carnegie library rises neatly, but readers question a system that lets individuals amass vast fortunes and dole out millions. The Graphic withholds enthusiasm for Carnegie or Rockefeller philanthropy while noting Newberg may receive benefits.
Four years ago Republicans split over Roosevelt’s support for Taft. Now many see Roosevelt’s public remarks as biased against Taft and his arbitration policy. Dissenters from 4 years ago increasingly trust Taft as the safer presidential choice amid calls for peace and antiwar sentiment.
The Newberg Graphic defends its stance against attorney Chapin who accuses the paper of misrepresenting his legal ability. The exchange references election judges, outside voter residence, and questions of integrity while defending the paper’s continued civic role and editorial independence.
In a speech Governor Marshall of Indiana criticizes the criminal justice system as slow to detect crimes and convict, joking that horse theft and prison time are excessive while release is swift. He mocks Governor West's imagined patent pardon device to cap the third flaw.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces a brief sermon at 11:00 a m next Sabbath followed by the Lord's Supper and evening preaching. All are invited to attend.
Clark Smith and family return from Calispell to Dundee area. Clyde Ryan moves to Dayton for winter. Carl Lehmann praised as station agent at Wilbur by railway officials as a rising railway man in Oregon. Mrs. Fred Hess’s sister Miss Della Boyd wins Reno Evening Gazette popularity contest with over four million votes choosing gold over Europe trip. R W Swink wins fifteen dollar prize for most Oregonian subscriptions. Swink's name noted as German for work. A J Barrell returns to Red Hills to occupy vacated Alexander Steel home. William Forbes sells his farm and will rent George Morrison house.
McMinnville canceled the Friday football clash with Pacific College. Mabel Newlin missed school this week due to illness. Y W C A talks and Y M C A meeting occurred on November 15. Earl Jones and Mr Kern from the University of Oregon visited school. Mrs Weesner spoke at chapel, an excursion to Portland amused several students, and Rees Newby along with Victor Rees traveled to McMinnville as athletic delegates.
Delegates representing the Oregon Inter-Collegiate league admit the local association to the league now including Pacific University Pacific Philomath and Mel Minnville colleges Chemawia and Dallas having withdrawn. The 1911 1912 schedule lists the first home game on December 15. Prof Johnsons brother Fred from Fairmount Indiana visited the school Tuesday.
Real estate transfers include Jackson Agee to C J & Hilda Brewer, percent of Lot 4 Block 2 Laurel Add McMinnville. H N Burnham et al to A Jenness. Elmer Campbell to John A Breed ing 82.98 acres in R Walling DLC. Sarah M Crosby to Rufus Crosby in Dundee Townsite and Orchards. O E Gernert Trustees to Thomas Bil you in T 2S R 4 10. Icy Gist et al to G C Chamberlin frac lot 1 Block 2 North Yamhill. Mary A Grosser to Andrew Kershaw in Willamina. D D Good to Jack Agee in Baker & Martins Add McMinnville. E L Heater to George M Kieler. C M Hurlburt to W C Harding. Allan Johnson to Lena and John Butkevicz in SE 80 acres.
A string of land transfers is recorded in McMinnville area deeds. Anna E Jones and spouse convey lots in Baker and Martin's Addition to Amenda J Dee and to Jemina Smith. W H Kingery transfers to Jessie N Bickford. Lafayette Oregon councilmen deed portions of lots in La fayette Oregon to A R White. Canfield Marsh and wife sell 23 acres in Wm Jones D L C. Mary Maxwell deeds to EL Filberg, 82.80 acres in section 36. O B Michael transfers to R Roy Michael a 80 acre interest. BC Niles and wife to A Bartholomew, lots in City Park Add Newberg. Christena Miller to Ellen S Farnaworth a half-acre in Samuel Cosine Ds LC. Nora Morgan to Fred A and Rose Chapman 44.83 acres in Wm Chapman D L C. George Morrison to John B Herring lots in Chehalem Orchard Homes. May Schaible to GG Chamberlin fiscal lot in Elk North Yamhill. Nathaniel Smith and wife to John D and Caroline 8 Crater 10 acres in James Morris D L C. Albert E Walker and wife to F T and Hannah Claydon NW1 of SW 40 acres in section 17. Samuel C Warne and wife to George Rahskople 8 acres in O J Walker D L C. N P Wieberg and wife to William Anderson 13.74 acres in John Hess D L C.
Real estate ad by J. T. Everest offers tracts of 3 to 5 acres for sale with small cash payments and remaining balance over time. Historicclassified notice style.
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