Mr and Mrs J D Gordon Return From Grand Trip
The Gordon couple recount a long U S and Canada journey visiting California New Orleans Montreal Kingston Toronto Gull Lake and Niagara Falls before returning home to Newberg Oregon. They describe sights friends and places including Port land San Jose Montreal Niagara Falls and Seattle with reflections on locals and memories of old homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Portland
San Jose
California
Harry Gordon
D. Dorrance
Gordon
Santa Clara Valley
Dorrance
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
New Orleans
Birmingham
Alabama
Virginia
Tennessee
Knoxville
Washington,d. C
Oregon
Capitol Building
Mount Vernon
Arlington Hights
Washington and Lee
National Cemetery
Nation
Capitol
New York City
Herkimer
H. E. Nellis
Mohawk Valley
Wileon
Montreal
Canada
France
Notre Dame
Kingston
Toronto
Winnipeg
Manitoba
George Best
Newberg
Prince Rupert
B. C
Seattle
Newburg
Coyle Meat Market Burglarized Tuesday Evening
At about seven o'clock Tuesday evening the Coyle meat market at First Street was entered by one or more burglars. The cash register was rifled with about 60 dollars in cash and two bank checks totaling 70 dollars taken. A screen door fastening was pried loose to gain entry. About 3.50 in cash and a few checks were left behind along with a screwdriver. Mr. Moore and Mr. Coyle closed the shop at 6 30 and planned to check the funds after supper. Authorities believe the burglars surveilled the shop to know the money remained in the drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyle
First Street
Anderson Motor Co
Moore
Mr. Coyle
Capital Flight If Oregon Caps Returns
The Dalles Chronicle argues that limiting earning power to four and five percent will push capital to Washington and Idaho where eight to twelve percent is offered. It cautions voters against bills driving investment out of Oregon and stresses the need for capital in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Big Business as Public Servant via Proposed Packet Legislation
Capper's Weekly argues for government supervision of big business to curb predatory profiteering while using trusts to benefit producers workers and the public at a fair liberal charge. It praises modern machines as efficient and urges managed control to maximize national and global benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper's Weekly
Obituary of Hannah Margaret Paxton
Hannah Margaret Paxton born January 4 1844 in Ohio died September 8 1920. She married Abner Youngs in Michigan in 1859 and had seven children. After her husband died in 1878 she moved to Kansas, later married Richard R Moon who died in 1883. She moved to Newberg Oregon in 1909 and lived with son F A Youngs from 1911. Survived by three children Lewis Youngs Dellvale Kansas F A Youngs Newberg Oregon and Mrs Hattle Krier Mena Arkansas. 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was a devout Christian.
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Berrien County
Michigan
Abner Youngs
Norton County
Kansas
Richard R. Moon
Newberg
F. A. Youngs
Lewis Youngs
Dellvale
Oregon
Hattle Krier
Mena
Arkansas
Organization of Farmers Club Formed At Newberg High School
A farmers club organized at Newberg high school Saturday evening with Prof. Oliver H. Kilham as temporary chairman and Charles K. Hubbard as temporary secretary. Seventeen articles across nine points were adopted, outlining aims to promote local agriculture, social welfare, and community betterment. Next officers' election is set for October 2 at 2 PM, pending notice and possibly closing day of the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Farmers’ Club
Olly
Oliver H. Kilham
Charles K. ‘Hubbard
Spaulding Logging Co Doubles Capital Stock
Charles K Spaulding Logging Co increases capitalization from 150000 to 2500000 with filed resolutions at the state corporation commissioner's office. Officials say surplus is being turned into stock dividends as the company notes its sawmills are worth far more than the prior base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Spaulding Logging Company
Office of
State Corporation Commissioner
Dayton Real Estate Magnate John Arms Visits Newberg
John Arms, a Dayton real estate magnate, traveled to Newberg on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arms
Dayton
Newberg
Ministerial Association Elects Officers for Year
The ministerial association elected Rev. George H. Lee as president and Rev. W. N. Coffee as secretary and treasurer for the year. At the W C T U request, pastors set Sunday October 24 to discuss law enforcement and the eighteenth amendment. The next meeting is Monday October 11 at 10 30 a.m. at the Presbyterian church office in Newberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministrial Association
George H. Lee
W. N. Coffee
Presbyterian Church
Newberg
Frank Crites Triumphs in 10 Round Baker Bout
The Newberg sports scene celebrated Frank Crites a returned soldier and boxer for defeating Phil Jensen in ten fast rounds at the Baker theater. Crites established an early lead and landed powerful blows as Jensen, training at the club, failed to overtake. Crites trains at the Moose gym and invites local challengers for brief workouts.
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Newberg
Frank Crites
Baker
Jensen-Crites
Baker Theater
Jensen
Frankie Crites
Phil Jensen
Crites
Hig
Frank
Moose Gymnasium
Gem
Pernicious Activities Spark Anti Bill Movement
A movement began last Saturday in Hood River to oppose a five per cent interest bill and to resist a Non-Partisan campaign. The Hood River Glacier notes familiarity with the Non-Partisan League and suggests ongoing partisan activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River Glacier
Five Percent Bill Sparks Oregon Debate on Non Partisans
The article contrasts skepticism about the five per cent interest bill with rising support for the North Dakota style Non Partisan movement in Oregon. It notes farmers joining the movement amid discontent and warns the proposal would drain state funds and push socialism, citing North Dakota as a cautionary example.
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North Dakota
Oregon
Newberg Telephone Co Warns of Service Strain After Wind Damage
The Newberg Telephone Co reports severe wind storms caused heavy service disruption and costs in the past three years. After war time controls, demand surged, lines and switchboards are overloaded, and skilled help is scarce. The company asks customers to be patient and cooperate with operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg Telephone Co
Obituary of Mrs. Thomas Margaret Jane Williams
Margaret Jane Williams born November 19 1845 in Wappeto county Iowa. She married John P. Thomas February 11 1867 and he died twelve years earlier. The family moved to Oregon in 1873 settling near Laurel Washington County then to Newberg in 1885 where she lived until her death September 10 1920. She leaves daughter Hattie McVey son Wm E Thomas seven grandchildren including Arial and three sisters and one brother.
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Margaret Jane Williams
C. W
Angeline Williams
Wappeto County
Iowa
John P. Thomas
Lfe
Oregon
Laurel
Washington County
Newberg
River Street
Better Land
Hattie McVey
Wm. E. Thomas
Arial
Electric Wire Fatality Claims H. W. Kramer
Henry W. Kramer died Saturday night after contact with a live overhead electric wire near Fifth and Blaine streets. An inquest found death from electric shock. He leaves a widow and brothers Charles Kramer of Stayton and Mrs. Minnie Conant of Banks attended the funeral.
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Fifth
Blaine Streets
Henry W. Kramer
Mr. Kramer
Wm. Ellison
First Street
Mabel Rush
C. H. Darnell
S. W. Stilwell
Hollingsworth Co
Chas E. Gibson
Chehalem Creek
Charles Kramer
Stayton
Minnie Conant
Banks
Notable Family Matriarch Passes After Long Illness
The deceased, converted in youth and lifelong Methodist, died after a lengthy illness while surrounded by loved ones. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and the Womens Relief Corps, and was a faithful wife to an invalid husband and a loving mother.
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Methodist Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Womens Relief Corps
Reat
W. C. T. U. Sets Meeting at Baptist Church Basement
The regular W. C. T. U. meeting is planned for next Wednesday September 22 at 2 30 p m in the basement of the Baptist church. Full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
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MR. and
Mrs. J. D. Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Hannah Margaret Paxton
Ohio
Bis Life
Organization OF Farmers’ Club
Chas. K. Spaulding Logging CO
Ministerial Association
New York Tribune, Inc
Thomas
H. W. Kramer
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