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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
2
A fragment from Newberg Graphic dated September 7 1804 mentions the Tilla mook county jury verdict in the Wools ferry accident against Frank Wilehart. It also advertises Pacific College and prospects for water works in Newberg along with editorials and notices about advertising and local growth in the Willamette valley.
The Newberg fair board explains reduced premiums to curb indebtedness and keep the exhibition self supporting. Volunteers, past hardships, and a push to attract attendees are noted as the community is urged to bring exhibit stock and families for a stronger, larger fair despite economic retrenchment.
After an opening day devoted to entries the season ticket price drops to 60 cents to fit all budgets. Weather forecasters expect a good week with some clouds but no rain, ensuring a break from wet forecasts.
A period piece recounts a coastal camp near Newport and the lighthouse station. It notes visits by notable figures, keeper E Rice, the fixed white light, and whale sightings, plus long local notes on hop picking and regional weather and crops.
J W McKelvey has leased 150 acres near Newberg and will move his family there soon. The river and harbor bill includes a $2000 item at the secretary of war’s discretion for removing obstructions in the Yarehill river up to McMinnville. A cow’s head and hide were found in Shadden creek near the bridge after locals saw sacks sunk there. suspects are under close surveillance.
The Friends of America educational conference opened at Penn College in Oskaloosa on Thursday afternoon with President Thomas Newlin of Pacific College among the several educators present. The session continued through Friday and Saturday with addresses on college training, citizenship, and practical educational needs. attendance was marred by a failure of local notice to attract the audience.
The record lists a multi day fair with events and prizes. It covers first day entries closing and races from 10:30 novice to 4:15 tennis doubles, plus a 12 mile bicycle race and boys under 16 events. The second to fourth days add horse riding, driving, acrobatic performances, a parade, industrial address, rail bicycle race, closed with a base ball game.
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