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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
8
A fragment from James Whitcomb Riley recalls aIndiana born stranger in Sedona or Semis-end with coffee memories. An uncle fetches coffee, a wife appears, and a surprised man recognizes his mother while the scene unfolds with warm homey details.
Mrs Mary Harris Armor of Georgia will address Newberg on October twentieth to rally statewide prohibition support in Oregon. The Philadelphia Leader calls her a formidable temperance speaker second only to Miss Willard and notes her Florence Iron Works meeting drew hundreds of cheering men as she energized Mount Holly with rapid fire arguments.
The Board of Equalization of Yamhill County Oregon will convene at the Courthouse in Mc Minnville on Monday October 17 1910 at 10 am to examine and correct assessment rolls and handle related business. Petitions for reduction must be written sworn and filed during the first week of session or they will not be considered. Dated September 26 1910 Martin Miller County Assessor.
A collection of humorous lines on aging vanity, a barber’s illness on Saturday, a lament for the mustard plaster era, and Henry Garland’s cheeky anecdote about a man who shaved his legs the day before marriage.
Newberg resumes school with a cheerful mood as pupils fill the streets. New high school teachers are named including Robert Goetz A N Fulkerson H A Wright S E Launer and new spaces described for classrooms and cloak rooms. The new building is expected to be in use by November first with board and room work for attending students advertised.
Superintendent Wiley presents the high school and Grace teachers list led by Principal A C Stanbrough with staff for Latin chemistry physics history economics and more. Enrollment on opening day September 26 1910 reached 665 with 110 high school pupils on first day due to opening date confusion.
London Kentucky notes recount Caleb Powers rising from a Kentucky prison to a U S Congress candidate. The piece highlights his past murder trial outcomes, the bitter primary against Don C Edwards, and the district famed for feuds and vendettas. Clarence Butt, Powers ally and Valparaiso alumnus, is mentioned.
A historical item recounts John powers tied to the Goebel murder and his loyal following led by Squire Colwell at Grapevine near Hazard. It notes Powers as “Mayor of the Mountains” and his long prison saga with multiple near-executions and a governor’s pardon.
One 4 H. P. gasoline engine for trade Vincent and Wilson. For sale Vetch seed at $3.90 per hundred J. J. Jordan a tile can 30.
A Snap. four fine lots advertised with small down payment and easy monthly balance. Inquire C A Morris, opposite postoffice.
Subscriptions to the building fund for Pacific College are due on October first and payable to W. E. Crozer, treasurer, at the U. S. National Bank. The new building is under way and all subscribers are urged to pay promptly to ease the building committee's burden.
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