East St Johns grows with new factories and ferry launch
Last Monday M L Holbrook closed two East St Johns site deals bringing manufacturing for foundries and woodenware along the O R N track near Maegley Junction. The James Johns ferry boat was christened by Ina Peterson with a champagne bottle, as Leach Bros and others plan immediate factory work and payroll expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
M. L. Holbrook
East St. Johns
Leach Bros
South Perth
St. Johns Ferry and Transportation Co
James Johns
Ina Peterson
P. J. Peterson
Ames Johns
Maegley Junction
Novelty Iron Works
Barnes
Macrum Avenue
Byweathers
St. Josas
Advertising fake grafters prey on city visitors
Readers warned about itinerant promoters who print notices for money in towns they visit. The piece notes a promoter earned about 15 dollars per stop and urges caution when approached by strangers selling ad space. It also shares a rheumatism testimonial endorsing Chamberlain's Pain Balm from St Johns Drug and a Chattanooga contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Henry
Tenn
Chamberlain
St. Johns Drug
Haltanooga
Farm of 160 acres near Albany exchanges for St Johns property
The ad notes a 160 acre farm near Albany Oregon valued at about 5000 dollars available for exchange for St Johns property. It gives contact at 746 First Street Portland and mentions an additional 6 acres to trade for lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ore
St. Johns
First Street
Portland
Street car service improved for St Johns Peninsula
The St Johns street car service has improved with a twelve and fifteen minute schedule and competent crews. Passengers formerly faced long waits and crowded cars, but seating is available and the ride is enjoyable. Mr. Fuller receives thanks from peninsula residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Fuller
Peninsula
Freight Unloading Rules On Jersey Street
The Portland and Suburban Express Co. is granted curbside unloading rights in front of patrons’ businesses on Jersey street by the city council. They request prompt removal of all parcels dumped from their cars to keep streets and sidewalks clear due to the fifteen minute car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland and Suburban Express Co
Jersey Street
Modern Woodmen members help Dunbar after axe entanglement
G W Dunbar suffered a badly injured foot when his axe tangled with a clothes line while cutting wool. Members of the Modern Woodmen lodge intervened last Friday evening to untangle and pile the wood. Adam the barber helped stabilize the line to prevent further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dunbar
M. W. A. Lodge
Adam
Wanted Hand Ironers at West Coast Laundry
Job notice from Calef Bros seeking hand ironers at West Coast Laundry. Emphasizes capacity for large orders and commitment to attentive service. Apply at once for immediate consideration.
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West Coast
Calef Bros
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Peninsula, the
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ST. Johns Sash and Door CO
Scott
St. Johns Market
Scott 4062
Bennett Bros
Cea
Elle
Marv Moras
Qnlek Eeterpe Sar Cabins
S.C. Cook
Point View Station
Express Company
C. W. Stearns
Woodlawn
Couch & Company
Philadelphia St
Appa
United Evangelical Church
E. E. McVicker
Gates
Dallas
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Pecemagern
Cuasren Pacn Garis
Undertakers
Zeller-Byrnes CO
East
Jersey ST
C. B. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
Phone Union
Columbia Boulevard
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Railroad and Packing
Jobes’ Mill
Victor and
Columbia Records and Needles
Uhlig Bros
Tacoma Street
ST. Johns, Oregon
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