October 14, 1870, and was signed by completed and will be thrown open to of waving grain whose tawny coloring
Gov. L. F. Grover October 20, 1876. the public in a short time. There is vies harmoniously with the deep fo-
, On the 12th day of November, ’76, the not a better or handsomer hotel to be , liage of the trees. On all sides rise ma-
' first city election was held at the store found in the neighboring towns of the jestically heavenward the snow-crown-
there
gen- ed kings of Oregon, shooting upward *
of one Wra. Boyed. The polls were northwest;
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- are
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‘;
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I
eral
business
houses,
a
large
sash
and into the very dome of blue vaults
OF
open from 10 a. m., till 4 p. m. In­
RELIABLE PEN PICTURES
above.
door
factory,
a
$40,000
brick
Hour
mill,
spectors Burns and Warren presided at
ITS LIVE TOWNS.
one
brewery,
two
saloons,
three
car
­
By all means come to Oregon where
this election. J. C. Cooper and W. H.
riage
and
blacksmith
shops,
the
finest
the
crops never fail! By all means
Warren acted as clerks. The result of
said election placed Andrew Shuck. C. brick opera house outside of Portland, come to Old Yamhill, the wealthiest
McMinnville the Metropolis of the 1). Johnson, B. F. Hartman, T. J. Shad- three halls, six churches, good public and most productive county in the
County.
den and H. G. Burns in the positions of schools a three-story brick college, state, where the great bonded ware­
charmingly located; has Masonic, Od< houses are filled to roof with rich
town trustees.
Nov. 15, 1886 the board of trustees Fellows, Workingmen and Good Tem­ golden grain.
plar societies, a Choral Union with a
Oregon forever. Old Yamhill against
Lafayette the County Seat and its held a meeting in the district, school membership of over forty ; three large the world.
house. C. I). Johnson was chosen chair­
Surroundings.
men and the city officials were sworn and commodious livery stables, where
Lafayette.
in. Andrew Shuck was elected presi­ the best of turnouts can be bad at rea­
sonable
prices,
two
furniture
factories,
dent of the board of trustees, Henry
Population 600.
The Granaries of Carlton and Imme* Warren acting as clerk of the meeting, two barber shops, two weekly and one
Lafayette,
the county seat of Yam­
At the second meeting of the board, daily paper, etc. etc.
diate Vicinity.
hill county, situated in the north-eas­
Outlook.
David Lynch was elected to fill the
tern part of the county, is five miles
vacancy caused by H. G. Burns refusa
from McMinnville as the roads go, and
Past, Present and Future.
to quailfy.
thirty
miles from Portland via the
The
closing
of
the
year,
with
the
com
­
Dayton’s Prestige not Entirely Lost to
We have not the space nor time at pletion of Sax’s large flouring mill wil narrow gauge. The city of Lafayette
the World.
present to follow the workings of this place the improvements of the past was incorporated in the year ’82, and
board during its first struggles with year in the neighborhood of $60,000. its government consists of a board of
municipal obligations. The records Brick buildings are taking the place of trustees presided over by a president.
Newberg, the Quaker City of Old were well kept; written in a clear busi­ wooden structures, and city lots are The town enjoys the best natural drain­
ness hand by Hon. Henry Warren.
held at reasonable figures. There are age of any in the state. The main street
Yamhill.
Turning to volume third of the city now under way several improvements is a splendid plank road, while the side
records, it is found that the newly elect­ by the city council. The city is wel avenues are devoid of mud, as the
ed city council met in executive ses­ lighted on its principal business ave­ waste water finds no opportunity of
Willamina’s Cosey Nest Near the sion with Hon. Henry Warren, the first nues, but some of the side streets fermenting with the mud. Here too
mayor, in the chair, December 4, 1882. should have lamps erected. The rapid we find the pnrest and most delicate
Coast Range.
Under this administration we find the strides made by McMinnville during flavored well water that can be de­
signature of A. B. Baker appended to the past year, in advancing to a promi­ sired.
the records as recorder. July 28th,
Lafayette boasts of an A 1. roller
The Grain Productions of Wheatland the resignation of A. B. Baker as city nent place among the live towns of the
northwest, has given a new life to its flouring mill, belonging to Suiter &
a Feature.
recorder was handed in. The present enterprising merchants, and the bright Daniels, that, although small, turns out
incumbent Jno. J. Spencer was elected star of Hope beams brilliantly down an article of flour that cannot be beat
in his place, who served the town faith­ upon us. There is a better feeling in the state. These gentlemen are wide­
The Hills of Amity in Their Natural fully and was re-elected at the last throughout the county than for years awake, progressive and industrious; are
city election. Nov. 8th, ’86.
past. The farmers are hopeful and doing all in .their power to push the
Beauty.
Aug. 29th, bidB were opened in the happy. The indications for a good crop town ahead. We can recomeud their
matter of constructing a city hall. This next year were never better, collec­ flour in the most complimentary terms,
project was laid on the table un­ tions are easier, money circulates more as the publishers of the Reporter have
North Yamhill With its Hundreds of til the next regular meeting in Sep­ freely and long credits appear to be a tested and found it A 1.
The narrow gauge road was thrown
tember. 'Phe contract for constructing thing of the past.
Fine Farms.
the said buiding was let to W. D. Ty­
Viewing the outlook from the thresh­ open to the public on December 11,
ler, September 9th, ’85.
old of the old year, we predict an unu­ 1886, by Wm. Reid, president of the
At the council meeting of September sual interest in business circles for the line. This road taps some of the most
"With Sheridan but Fourteen Miles 16th, ’85, chairman Manning announ­ year ’87.
fertile grain fields in the county, and
Away.”
Foot Notes.
will at once open up to settlement a
ced the death of Hon. Henry Warren,
which took place on Sept. 13th, 1885, Our eastern friends are informed that vast tract of land heretofore regarded
and also, that of Charles Talmage, city in close proximity to McMinnville,there as undesirable on account of its loca­
marshal, who died September 14, ’85. are some of the finest farms for sale tion, being so far away from the wheat
McMinnville and Its Environments.
Upon a ballot being taken at this meet­ that can be found on the Pacific coast. warehouses. All this is now removed
ing, Hon. S. A. Manning waB elected The reason that they are for sale is, and from Sheridan, the southern ter­
mayor and Geo. Kauffman marshal. that the owners have more land than minus, to Elk rock on the Willamette,
McMlNNVlLI.K, the business center of At the expiration of Mr. Mannings they need, consequently they are will­ the country is opened up, and the lands
Yamhill county, lies fifty miles south­ term, J. W. Cowls waB elected to the ing to sell and settle up the country. will find ready purchasers.
The location of the land around La­
west of Portland on the Oregon and mayorality. At the next city election
Come to Oregon ! is the cry. Come
fayette
is somewhat hilly, but the rich
California rail road. It is situated in this gentlemen was followed, by the to old Yamhill county where the gar-
red
soil
has proven itself susceptible to
the midst of the finest agricultural re­ present incumbent, Jacob Wortman,
en of Edeu exists in all its varied
the
plow
and yearly these hills produce
gion in Oregon, and is widely known as Esq., who was elected to the chair at lieauty and wonderful productiveness.
the Farmers Paradise of the Pacific the election held on the first Monday
The city as a summer resort fur­ abundant crops, also adding much to
slope. The population of the county in Nov. 1886.
nishes better inducements than offered the scenery of this town. The busi­
is put at 10,000 which yearly receives
by any other place in Oregon. You can ness of the county being transacted
The Fire Department.
large additions. There are thousands
get
first-class accommodations at the here, makes it quite a lively little place,
rhis city boasts of a well organized,
of acres of valuablM land to be hail at
hotel
for a reasonable price. Within at certain periods during the year.
well equipped volunteer fire depart­
prices ranging from $5 to $50 per acre.
five hours drive over picturesque coun­ There are half a dozen or more general
ment. The oldest organization being
stores, two blacksmith and carriage
All this laud lies within easy access of
that of McMinnville Hook and Ladder try roads, you are in the heart of the shops, two good hotels, two commodi­
steam lamia nd railroads. The climate is
Coast range, where angling, hunting
Co. This association was incorporated
mild and agreeable. The winter months
and
prospecting can be indulged in to ous livery stables, one public hall,
February 53, 1874, with W. J. Garri­
aie mostly given to rain. There are,
your hearts content. You can take your good schools, churches, secret societies,
son, C. J. Handley and L. Deilschnei-
more correctly speaking, but two sea­
tent and get on the stage and away you etc.
tier, as charter members.
Ths interests of this place are well
sons; six months of balmy sunshine,
go to the graud old ocean where for $5
On Feb. 5, '83 the McMinnville Hook
looked
after by the Register, a weekly
jjfli invigorating sea breezes that
per week you can roll in primeval lux­
Ine sweeping down from the Coast and Ladder Co., Eclipse Engine Co« uries and dirt, and return to your paper, published by Westfield Bros.
No. 1, and Star Hoge Co. No. 1, made
The county court house is a two story
inge of mountains, and six months of
homes recuperated in health and spir­
application
and
were
recognized
and
brick
building. Has a pleasant outside
vely rain that comes pouring down
its. The best way to reach the ocean
admitted to the fire department of the
appearance,
and answerfc fairly wel! for
from the same vicinity or thereabouts,
and the proper time to start is about
city
by
the
city
council.
These
com
­
the
purpose
it
is adapted. The county
as John E. Owens would say.
the first of July. Purchase your tick­
panies jointly occupy a room in the city
^The Pacific ocean, fifty miles west of »all. which is fitted up tastefully by the ets for McMinnville, then take the stage jail, located directly opposite the court
'UMitHiville, is reached overtoil roads, brave fire laddies. The building is a via Grand Ronde valley, to the camp­ house, facing toward the Past, is also
ing grounds, or turn your attention to a two story structure built of brick.
Mfurnishes a most inviting place to
two-story brick. The lower story be­
Wi away the hof summer months of ing occupied by the truck, engine and the Little Nestucca; climb those tow­ The lower floor being used for the jail
ering mountains and be repaid with a and the,second floor rented for publie
ind August.
lose company.
panoramic in view from Natures hand offices.
City’« Inventory.
City of McMinnville.
This town is so arranged by nature
that casta into the shadow all land­
1 lie city's commercial prosperity is as­ scapes seen in art galleries. .Stretch­ that It epjoys excellent drainage, being
Population 1,100.
sured . 4 he business portion is repre- ing out before the observer lays the built upon the hillside. The amount
incorporating the Mid city. . sen ted by two banks, three wooden
great valley of the Willamette. Here of public improvements during the past
e house of représenta tires 1 and one three-story brick, flre-proof
and there appear upon the green sur­ year has been sufficient to warrant a
, 1876; passed the senate hotels. 1 he latter is now nearly
face towns and vilagee, with great fields good out look for ’87.
YAMHILL COUNTY.