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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1892
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic is published Friday morning by editors and publishers Fe Woopwanp and C Eatery. The October 28, 1892 issue presents local news notes and community items typical of a late 19th century Oregon newspaper.
A reflective verse opens with faith and comfort in God during hardship. The column then shifts to a patchwork of 19th century items including references to a big man named Coewrys, the Kh. 8. Young release, rail and telecommunication feats, anti Chinese sentiment, and reactions to Mrs. Harrison’s death with messages from Queen Victoria and ex president Cleveland.
A funeral train will carry the casket in a private car and observation car to Indianapolis arriving at 0 30 a m. Services will be at the First Presbyterian church at 10 30 a m followed by interment at Crown Hill cemetery. The News and Courier Charleston S C praises the late first lady for her grace and public service.
Mr. Seth Lewelling recalls the 1847 Oregon fruit tree venture from Salem Iowa to Milwau kee and Sellwood. He details grafting trials, stock shortages, and the rise of Lewelling Meek nursery, including prices and key figures like Henderson Lewelling, J. E. Lambert, Richard Scott, and William Meek.
In a letter dated October 18 1892 from Marysville California Will Sumner recounts the overland trip from Portland in thirty one hours by train. He details the Marysville canning industry and prices for different fruits, notes the packing grounds covering three and three fourth acres, and compares Arizona New Mexico and Santa Fe scenes including a funeral in Old Town and Fourth of July observations among Mexicans and Indians.
A Washington state cannery report notes total season expenditures of 84 415 90 dollars, highlighting packing costs twice as high as fruit purchase. The message invites readers to learn cannery economics and hints at future fruit growing commentary for Newberg readers.
From our exchanges the Dayton papers note readers object to foul language on streets and threaten to publish more. McCamey moves to Colton Washington and enters photo and crayon business. Barna dies in the asylum aged seven. Third street plank road remains a hazard with many planks missing. Coulter grows county’s largest pumpkins. Batt jailed in Sheridan for burglary after justice court examination.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Newberg held its quarterly meeting October 22 in the M C A rooms. Despite a smaller turnout, reports from two auxiliaries showed ongoing work and active children’s involvement. The treasurer reported a total balance of 42.88 with 1.00 on hand and 40.89 in juvenile funds.
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