Westward reflections on rail travel through Montana
The author aboard the Great Northern Oriental Limited notes treeless plains and a longing to be fully among timber. He recounts encounters with Blackfoot guides near Glacier National Park, a Sioux fair at Poplar, and a daring woman riding the cowcatcher. He observes railroad life, Indian festivities, and city sightings from St Paul to Indianapolis.
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Plains
Montana
Great Northern
Iowa
Nebraska
Sunday
Oregonian
Jack Murphy
Browning
Carlisle
Oregon
Beaver State
Mortana
Glacier National Park
Hills
Sioux Country
Poplar
Fort Beck
Hill
Tom Toms
St. Paul
Oregon Electric negotiations for station sites in Newberg
Oregon Electric right of way laboring over site locations in Newberg last week for a passenger station on First Street and freight station on Second Street. Company surveyors mapped routes through nearby properties, while owners reviewed offers and indicated willingness to name prices on return visits. Local residents J B Mount and Dr Davis with U S G adjoining properties may respond after consideration.
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Oregon Electric
Newberg
First Street
Second
Couny
Jesse \iwards
J. B. Mount
College Streets
Dr. Davis
U.S.G
J. T. Everest
Sa Gang
Oregon Electric Fack
Cross
Blaine
Rally Day at Friends Church Draws Large Attendance
On October 6 Rally Day brought a bright morning to Friends Church with a full Sunday school and a large morning service. Rev Charles O Whitely delivered an excellent sermon as 300 diners enjoyed cafeteria style lunch in the basement. At 2 30 the annual roll call proceeded and the congregation sang When the Roll is Called up Yonder.
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Charles O. Whitely
Book social at Pacific college honors donors with gifts
Friday evening October 4 the women's auxiliary held a book social in the college building. About 150 volumes were donated to the library many in sets and in memory of a student. Notable gifts included an encyclopedia and The Messages of the Presidents from Mr and Mrs O J Sherman of Portland. Other donations came from T S Sutton of Seattle and Friends back East Newbery supporters.
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Pacific College
Hall
Vera Seely
Pennington
Shower Honors Mrs. Lyons Before Her Eastward Departure
About forty Presbyterian ladies gathered at Mrs. W. S. Wharton’s home for a farewell shower for Mrs. John F. Lyons who left town on Wednesday for the East. Hosts Mrs. E. E. Goff and Mrs. McEwen assisted. Musical selections by Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Dwight Coulson, Miss Ethel Morris, Mrs. McEwen, and Miss Jessie Britt. Lyons received many gifts as a token of affection and best wishes. refreshments were served in the afternoon.
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Presbyterian Church
W.S. Wharton
John F. Lyons
E. E. Goff
McEwen
Charles Morris
Dwight Coulson
Ethel Morris
Jessie Britt
Lyons
Farewell Reception for Rev and Mrs Lyons at Presbyterian Church
A Friday evening farewell honored Rev. John F Lyons and his wife at the Presbyterian church. Attendees expressed appreciation for his pastorate and noted their departure for other fields. Short speeches by Mr Kopp and Mr Andrews. Lyons replied warmly. Mrs Whiton Miss Ethel Morris and an instrumental group provided solos and selections. Tea and refreshments followed in the Sunday school rooms.
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John F. Lyons
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Lyons
Lyons
Kopp
Andrews
Whiton
Ethel Morris
Vacation Letter From Newberg to Portland Readers
A traveler recounts leaving Newberg on a late train to Portland and visiting friends at T. E. Wright's. He describes sermons at Calvary Baptist, Y M C A services, and a temperance sermon by Lindley Wells. He notes public criticism of government and hints at returning to Newberg occasionally.
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Newberg
Portland
B. L
T. E. Wright
Hinsen
White Temple
Evangelical Church
Lindley Wells
Friends Church
Annual Reception at College for New Students
The Christian Associations held their annual reception for new students at the college on Saturday evening. About thirty freshmen attended as autumn décor and pennants set a festive tone. The social committee organized entertainment with marching games and conversations, including a solo by John Brown and eight original songs, followed by light refreshments. The event fostered goodwill and promise for a successful college year.
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Christian Associations
John Brown
General Cleanup Day Scheduled for October 19
A community notice states cleanup day will occur one week from next Saturday October 19 at local sites. Volunteers are urged to bring tools and follow safety guidelines.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Fair
Boston
Western
Addison Bennett
Southern Pacific
Willamette Valley
S. P
Cnpa
Brown
Star Theatre
Mr. Brown
New York
Union Station
Indianapolis
Everett White
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