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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
3
The itemized Local notes report arrivals and departures, trading of property, purchases in town, farm activity, travel to Kansas City and Indiana, and various sales from Steigleder and local stores. It mentions De Witt's remedies, a porcupine quill anecdote, and upcoming services at the Baptist church.
The steamer Grey Eagle owners appoint Gord Worden to shuttle passengers to and from the landing at no charge, providing complimentary transit for travelers.
James Comic informs all debtors to settle accounts at lawyer Butt's office. The notice, dated October 15, 1897, closes with thanks and a professed sincere regards.
The Grey Eagle runs day and port between Dayton and Portland with departures from Dayton on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 am and from Portland on Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 7 am. School starts October 4 with 31 students taught by Jessie Palmer. The literary society meets weekly with C F Burrows as president and Miss Helen Harger as secretary.
Captain Frank Kellen attempted a barrel stunt at Canemah on Sunday afternoon. The craft leaked and could not pass the falls as water levels were too low, abandoning the vessel near the breakwater. Few spectators arrived, aided by East Side Railway, with two Southern Pacific trains carrying 18 passengers in total.
The piece notes that nearly half of the world’s Sunday school scholars are in the United States with figures for other nations. It also mentions J T Jones showing English walnuts thriving in Oregon and a Cumberland Presbyterian church dedication on the upcoming Sunday with Dr Powell from Seattle preaching and a large expected turnout.
Advertises a traveling position with an established house in Oregon offering monthly pay and expenses. Mentions steady work and references. Requests self addressed stamped envelope to The Dominton Company in Chicago.
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