New Industry Secured in St Johns Through Merger
The Pacific Brick and Marble Co and St Johns Brick Co merge to form Pacific Brick and Marble Co. They will erect a two story brick structure at Oak Park and showcase marble faced products at the Commercial club. The material is locally produced, durable, and cheaper than real marble, signaling a strong labor employment future for St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Brick and Marble Co
St Johns Brick Co
Oak Park
St. Johns
Advertising St Johns City Publicity Committee Named
At the Commercial club meeting last Thursday a committee was appointed to devise an advertising campaign for St Johns. Members are A W Vincent A W Markle B J Stockton O P Wolcott and A C Gesler. No firm plans yet but they will be formed in a few days and work will begin in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Johna
A. W. Vincent
A. W. Markle
B. J. Stockton
O. P. Wolcott
A. C Gesler
Aince Bt
Permits urged for new territory construction after takeover
Citizens are reminded that a building permit is required at city hall for all structures or alterations costing 50 dollars or more. Officials note current permits do not reflect the scale of ongoing building. Chief Bredeson will study the ordinance closely. builders should heed the rule when planning new work.
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Territory
Johns
City Hall
Bredeson
Goodwill Evening Welcomes Gates at United Evangelical
Members of the United Evangelical Church welcomed Rev and Mrs C P Gates last Thursday after the prayer meeting. An hour and a half of pleasure and fortification followed before guests dispersed, intent on making the year best in the church's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Church
C. P. Gates
Charley Bredeson Returns as Chief of Police
Hard to Beat It recalls days of yore as Charles Bredeson saunters back into the role. Charley, a trusted official, is warmly welcomed by friends to continue a solid police record started by predecessor J. J. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bredeson
Charley
J.J. Black
A Busy Man Mason Wins Multiple Portland Concrete Contracts
W Mason, a busy local concrete man, has completed 1200 feet of cement walk in Hood River and secured hospital and street concrete contracts in Portland at East 1th and Slark streets and Hayes street. The Atchison Globe notes his busy period despite uncertain illness of A Gunderson after surgery.
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W. Mason
Hood River
East 1Th
Slark Streets
Portland
Hayes Street
Mason
A. B. Wright Praises Rainier as Paradise Part of Oregon Visit
A B Wright of A J Wright & Co Buffalo bankers toured Rainier holdings and adjacent water frontage, calling Rainier a remarkable paradise. He praised Oregon’s climate and prospects, predicting strong interest back East and urging promotion of the region. His favorable view contrasts with Rainier’s standing in St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Wright
A. J. Wright & Co
Buffalo
Rainier
Ely
Saat
Oregon
Mr. Wright
St. Johns
Portland City Council passes weapons registry ordinance
An ordinance requiring buyers of pistols, sl istols, brass knuckles or bowie knives to register name, address, age and a brief description with merchants was approved Saturday. The measure aims to check dangerous weapon sales and aid police in identifying buyers and potential criminals amid heated deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Gone Back East D N Byerlee Leaves For Midwest Trip
D N Byerlee former editor of the Review left last Saturday for a six month business trip to Nebraska and Iowa. He is with Portland Collapsible Box company, has exclusive rights there, and aims to develop a large midwestern business for poultry coops and bread boxes.
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D. N. Byerlee
the Review
Nebraska
Iowa
Portland
Middle West
Byerlee
City Council Meets in Second Regular Session and Finishes Business
The city council held its second regular meeting with full attendance. Minutes approved, hydrants ordered, dock progress reviewed, and contractor Paquet instructed to turn the new city dock over. Street work rules set, bids opened for East Burlington and Tacoma improvements, and fire safety concerns discussed after a hall blockage risk.
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Peninsula Development League
Dawson Street
Wakana Avenue
Watchman
Newelry
G. W. Ford
Murdock
P.M. Edlefeen
Water Company
Henry Gowney
Cedar Park
Dilla
New City
Paquet
South City
Jersey Street
Stockton
Dickners’ Hall
Mother Earth
Fire Board
Ehoief
Burlington
Tacoma
Oregonian
AL W. Davis
C. 1, Jotneon
J. J. Hiller
FP. Brown
Hendricks
Harmon Tryon dies in Intermont burial at Columbia cemetery
Harmon Tryon died at his home on Thursday April 15 and was buried Sunday in Columbia cemetery. Born in 1827 in New York, he lived in Oregon for 20 years, with former homes in Albany and two years in St. Johns. Survived by wife three daughters and a son J J Tryon of Portland Mra Porter of Albany Mra Shelton of St Johns and Mra Richards of Albany.
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Harmon Tryon
Columbia
New York
Oregon
Albany
St. Johns
Mra
J. P. Porter
M. H. Shelton
Bt. Johns
Committees Yet To Convene On Free Ferry Plan
Two committees appointed to solve the free ferry problem have not yet met or defined a course of action. Dr McChesney BE F Day and E B Currier were named by ex mayor Rice and P H Edlefsen. Geo M Hall and Peter Auteen from the Commercial Club were assigned to set a proper procedure, locate a suitable ferry site, and decide on steps.
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Dr. McChesney
BE. F. Day
E. 8
Currier
Rice
P. H. Edlefsen
Geo. M. Hall
Peter Auteen
Commercial Club
Hazelwood ice cream ad in St Johns parlor
In this column an advertisement for A Unger agent for Hazelwood ice cream promises a swell well located parlor in St Johns. It invites the public to enjoy the frozen delicacy in any quantity and notes the establishment is well appointed for dining and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A, Unger
Unger
St. Johns
Fire threats avert large blaze after discovery
A small fire near Jobe mill was detected early and contained, preventing a potential conflagration. The intoxicated man known as Ike, barely able to speak, was corralled and given time to disappear. authorities noted the incident as a close call with possible widespread damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe Mill
Ike
Bagiioh
Store Sells to Mr Goldstein in May Takeover
HF Clark second hand furniture dealer has sold his store to Mr Goldstein who recently bought BC Hurlert property in the city. The new proprietor will assume charge on the first of May. Mr Clark will return to Maine for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HF. Clark
Goldstein
Clark
Maine
Whitwood Court development to invest in streets and housing
The Weat St Johns Land Co expects to spend several thousand dollars to improve Whitwood Court streets this spring. More than twenty dwellings are proposed, and a high level of activity is anticipated on the site this summer.
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Bots Daily News
The
Vale
Parts Vale
Oregon
Iurkent
United States
Yale
Vale Ol & Gaw Company
Eaxtern
Tone
National Oi & Gas Company of
Ontario
Mammoth Oil & Gis Company
Rupertitoud
Hames
Holt
Union
Portland
Malhour OU & Gas Company
Union Aj Tabor Ciy
Columbia OH & Gye
Spokane
Lake Bel
Weat
St. Johns Land Co
Whitwood Court
High School Entertainment Draws Full House at Bickners Ball
Monday evening a Bickners Ball program by the high school drew strong praise for its fine execution. Each pupil performed well as the hall reached capacity and many spectators were turned away due to the packed crowd.
Fire destroys unoccupied farmhouse on Cochran farm
A miscreant set fire to an unoccupied dwelling on Thomas Cochran's farm Sunday, and the structure was completely destroyed. No clue to the guilty party has yet been unearthed.
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Thos. Cochran
Calef Brow! appoints Jack McNiven assistant
Jack McNiven, whom A. D. McDonald’s right bower at Sash and Door Co for two years, becomes assistant at Calef Brow! furniture store. Calef Bros. congratulates themselves on securing his services.
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Jack McNiven
A. D. McDonald
The
Sash and Door Co
Calef Brow! Furniture Store
Jack
Calef Bros
Pleasant Trip Narrators Reach St Johns After California Journey
Madger and family arrived in St Johns from California, traveling overland with a thoroughly enjoyable journey. No accident marred the long trip and St Jolene looks well to Mr Radgur after his long absence from the area.
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Madger
St. Johns
California
Tean
St. Jolene
Mr. Radgur
Thie Welty
Ockley Green Triumph Over Grammar Club 18 to 1
The Ockley Green team defeated the grammar school club on their local grounds last Friday by a score of 18 to 1. The match drew interest though locals blamed the umpire for an unfair call.
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Grammar School
Ockley Green
Death of16yearold Lucile Hanson at Portland home
Lucile Hanson daughter of J P White comb died at her West John street residence on Thursday. Funeral services were held at Dunning's Chapel in Portland on Monday at 2 PM.
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Mia Lucie Hanson
J. P. Whitecomb
West John Street
Dunning’s Chapel
Portland
Warning to Industrious Wives Sparks a Tragic Lesson
An Ohio man who had just remarried collapsed and died upon arriving home after finding his wife had mended his clothes. The quirk of fate is presented as a cautionary tale urging careful, gradual surprises by wives to avoid startling outcomes.
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Ohio
Early Exchange Proposes Shadowless Ground Bog Plan
An exchange suggests inviting Luther Burbank to submit plans and estimates for a shadowless ground bog. The proposal aims to advance a speculative project by the famed horticulturist, seeking technical input and cost figures.
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Dave
Luther Burbank
Queer Taste of a Cross Country Journey
Two men travel across the country to prove a point with unorthodox choices. The narrator reflects on how some men choose their paths, while others pursue ordinary work, like shoveling or becoming a huster for a grand job.
Prominent Tacoma figures linked to Chamber Creek schemes halt NP plan
The northern Pacific water grade line around Point Defiance falters as the War Department forbids Chambers Creek bridge and 60 plus condemnation cases stall in federal court. Joshua Pierce and Henry Hewitt Jr tied to A P Gillies Imperial building and big factory plans threaten local development along Chambers Creek.
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Northern Pacific
Point Defiance
Foderal Court
Joshua Pierce
Capl Jallet
Henry Hewitt, Jr
War Department
Chambers Rook
Pierce
Chambers Creek
Hewitt and Pierce
Gillies
Building Permits Issued for Three Dwellings and Additions
Permit 15 to Otto Olin to construct a dwelling on Lehigh street between Fessenden and Seneca, valuation 600. Permit 16 to Bolen Bros to add to a residence for P. H. Kollofsen on Fillmore between Charleston and John, valuation 20. Permit 17 to F B Lindley to erect bunkers for Daniel Jackson on Fewwonden street between Newton and Wall Streets, valuation 400.
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Otto Olin
Lehigh Street
Fessenden
Seneca Streets
Bolen Bros
P. H. Kollofsen
Fillmore Street
Charleston
John Streets
Lindley
Daniel Jackson
Looking Fine at Johns, Thompson Seen Around Hatacada Ranch
Thompson, long resident at a Hatacada area ranch, spent several days in At Johns lately, mingling with friends. He appears well and seems at ease with country life.
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Thompson
Hatacada
Johns
Shut Up Shop Arcade Theatre Closes in St Johns
The Arcade theatre has closed its doors and will retire from business in St Johns. Two theatres of the game clase crowded matters late and it was only a question of the survival of the silvent. C B Young of The Dalles has purchased the C W Potter property on North Fillmore street.
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Arcade Theatre
St. Johns
CB. Young
The
Dalles
C. W. Potter
North Fillmore Street
Fine Booklet The Chicago Milwaukee Paul Hallway
A fragmentary promotional blurb extols Oregon as a land of fortitude and valleys with mountains and vast forests. It claims a climate unequaled and scenery that inspires wonder, inviting homeseekers and settlers to a region of abundant natural resources and opportunity.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Growth Sparks Change in East St. Jolie District
Vibrant activity reshapes the neighborhood as new buildings rise rapidly. The pace of development accelerates, with major construction and renewed interest creating a lively atmosphere and stronger local energy.
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