Oregon Man Finds Home in St Johns After Oregon Visit
Gilbert Goodhue and wife returned to St Johns Oregon after a three year western visit. He praises the area as prosperous yet would not live there again, preferring St Johns Oregon as home. Catarrh plagued them before and after the trip but vanished while in Oregon and did not return after their return to Michigan. They reconnected with locals including Mrs Jennie Shaw who identified Snow as Cap Snow.
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Gilbert Goodhue
Vielt
St. Johns
Michigan
Oregon
Mr. Goodhue
Gilbert
Jennie Bhaw
Snow
Old Cap Snow
Mr. Snow
Mrs. Goodhue
Fillmore Street
Philadelphia
O. K
J. W. Davis
Float Assured For June Rose Carnival Queen Vote
St Johns will have a handsome float at the Rose Carnival as funds are nearly all raised. A ballot election will determine the queen, with ballot boxes in principal shops and envelopes provided. Voters seal names on envelopes and coins determine votes, keeping results confidential until the end. More details promised in the next issue.
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St. Johns
Judge threatens rockpile reform for Mount Scott ruffians
Municipal Judge Van Zante told a beach forenoon audience that rowdies arrested on Mount Scott will be sent to the rockpile after fines. Nine youths pleaded guilty. seven fined, one $20 for general disturbance, others $10 or $2. Noel claimed innocence, blaming others.
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van Zante
Mount Scott
John C. Bones
Jones
Bones
Bettar
Delbert Nash
Harry Williams
George Quay
C. Balster
Frank J. Noel
Noel
Oregonian
Grow More Hogs Qwift Sod Company Plans Portland Plant
Grow More Hogs Qwift Sod Company announces packing operations will begin at a new Portland plant in July. Oregon farmers face a push to increase hog production to supply the plant, with hogs raised from young pigs to fit market needs. The text discusses transport, pricing, and the question of whether hogs will be raised in Oregon or shipped to Nebraska.
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Qwift Sod Company
Portland
Oregon
Nebraska
Charley keeps busy Clearing seventy acres at Gilbert station
Charley known as Busy Chas, champion land clearer, has secured the contract for clearing seventy acres at Gilbert station on the Betacada car line for Green-Whitcomb Co of Portland. He has a big work crew, with Mrs Marcy and family tending the kitchen. Ex Chief Black and ex mayor Brice set up an office and irrigation on the tract. Land plots will be sold as home sites at reasonable prices. Foss is in demand for land clearing, paying high wages.
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Chas, Poss
Gilbert Station
Green-Whitcomb Co
Portland
Mra
Marcy
Black
Foss
Big Dance to be Held at City Dock in St Johns
An event planned for Saturday evening at the city dock aims to raise funds for boosting Bt Jolene. It will be a large invitationless affair at an ideal site and expected to draw many out of town guests for a memorable occasion. Details remain unsettled and the date may shift.
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Big Men City Dock
Jolene
St. Johns
Big Cut widening and line expansion plans outlined
Widening work proceeds on the North Bank line to ex cavation and widen the big cut as preparations begin for a large summer business. The company aims to string line around the lower peninsula before year end, with Moses of Oregon's pride cited in the report.
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North Bank
Lower Peninsula
Stand Pat on Portland Real Estate Boom in St Johns
A persuasive piece urges buyers to invest in St Johns property at $1000 or less, predicting values of $10,000 to $15,000 in ten years and $50,000+ in twenty-five. It argues wealth comes from buying cheap, holding long, and following Portland’s growth, with St Johns as the future manufacturing and business hub near the peninsula.
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Portland Realty
Portland
St. Johns
Jobas
Pacific Northwest
Reading
Mead
Northwest
Uitte
At. Johns
Manhatan
New York City
Bt. Johns
No Johns
McKenna Buys Heavily in Peninsula Land Lots
McKenna bought 600 lots from University Land Co for 180000. The Peninsula and University Park properties formed the bulk, labeled choice. Directors had declared a 200 percent dividend around January 1, prompting stockholders to reassess holdings and seek liquidity or consolidation for value growth.
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Francia I. McKenna
University Land Co
University Park
Watt
Peninsula
Mr. McKenna
University Land Company
McKenna
Freight at Station Made Clear to Citizens
It is now a simple matter for citizens to ascertain if any freight at the station belongs to them without making a trip there. The notice simplifies locating and reclaiming personal goods stored at the station, prompting quicker resolution for owners.
Olmsted Plan for 462 Acre Kay Tract by Ladd Estate
Courlee K Henry and associates have acquired 462 acres known as the Kay tract from the Ladd estate at about 2 million. They may form a syndicate to develop the land between Hart Road and Base Line with East Thirtythird and East Wortyfourth Streets. Olmsted brothers of Boston laid out plans for 2480 lots with parks and contour following streets. Prices will range from 9000 to 5000 dollars by location and restrictions will apply.
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Side
Ladd Estate
Courlee K. Henry
Henry
Hacel Porn Tarm
Hart Road
Base Line Road
Thirtythird
Wortyfourth
Olmated Brothers
Boston
Olmsted
Portland land deals show varied buyers and prices
Recent Portland transactions include Hasel farm owned by the Ladd estate sold to a syndicate for 2 million dollars. Thirteenth street tier of blocks in a terminal district sold for 3.6 million to unknown investors. Marquam property at Sixth and Alder sold to Ben Selling and associates for 350 thousand. Kings Heights sold to D B Keasey & Co for 238 thousand. Theodore B Wilson Plath and Washington bought properties for 250 thousand, Seventh and Stark for 160 thousand, Fourth and Pine for 130 thousand.
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Hasel Farm
Ladd Estate
Thirteenth Street
Marquam
Alder
Ben Selling and Associates
Kings Heights
D. B. Keasey & Co
Theodore B. Wilson
Plath
Washington
Seventh
Stark
Pine
Paradise John A Collier Returns From Oregon Trip
John A Collier returned Saturday evening from a week long business trip in Fossil and Condon Oregon. He described the return to St John as feeling like paradise after the drought and barren landscapes faced during the journey.
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John A, Collier
Fossil
Condon
Oregon
St. Johne
Columbia Beach Plans Under Construction At Beach Cove
The Columbia Beach Company is erecting a fine cottage for headquarters on the beachfront. A water pipe has arrived and work on mains will start. Two deep wells will supply unlimited water. A park keeper cottage and a large barn are underway. The Pacific States telephone line extends to the beach. Lumber for the new Helmers Love is on site. Two boat houses are being built. The beach will host the Hehnke Walker Business College alumni meeting and the Baptist state assembly in July. The Northwest Student's Conference meets June 19 to 27 with preparatory accommodations underway.
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Columbia Beach Company
Maine
Worth
Pacific States
Helmers Love
Aall Boats
Hehnke Walker
Baptists
Northwest
Was Acquitted Oscar Olhus Acquitted in Court
Oscar Olhus was acquitted at Judge Keson's court on Wednesday morning of using obscene vile and abusive language on a street car late Saturday night. Spectators filled the courtroom as the jury, J P Wrinkle Adam Kuemlein H Clark Geo M Hall and B S Hoover, deliberated for ten minutes before delivering the verdict in line with the evidence.
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Oscar Olhus
Keson
J. P. Wrinkle
Adam Kuemlein
H. ¥. Clark
Geo. M. Hall
B. 8
Richmond Street Walks Ready for Cement Laying
The walks along Richmond street are being prepared for cement work with surface leveling and trenching underway. Contractors and city crews coordinate to ensure smooth restoration and curb alignment during the paving project.
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Richmond Street
Rock Crusher To Be Busy In City Council Session
City council meets in regular session to discuss street improvements and dock works. Topics include watchman jobs for the new dock, completion dates with penalties, proposed Spokane Boulevard extension, street name changes, railway spur plans, a new burial ground search, and shifting night police hours.
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Unie
Jos
Parquet
W. BR. @wongel
Portland Boulevard
Holbrook
Lusith
Bweagle
Mr. Holbrook
Smith
Ald
A. W. Davis
Muckley
Railway Company
A. W. Davies
Learned Street
Hamilton Avenue
Mohawk Street
Bredeson
Health and Police Committee
Chas. Anderson
Philadelphia
Anderson
Hoseburg
St. Johns
Local St Johns Defeat Vancouver In Tri City Baseball Opener
St Johns opened the Tri City League season with a 6 to 3 win over Vancouver at Vancouver. Pitchers Elmer Stone and Trash dominated early, Adams stole second, and a wild throw scored two. Pembroke’s two base hit sparked St Johns as Vancouver edged ahead briefly before St Johns pulled away in the fourth. Mayor J J Riggings and Chief John Seachrist served as honorary battery, with Gommary handling the play by play.
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Oregonian
St. Johns
Valentine
Valentina
St. Johna
Vancouver
Elmer Stone
California
Trash
Dery
Dassen
Tush
Balla
Stone
Wood
J. J. Riggina
John Seachrist
Dana
Gommary
Trowh
Basle
Troeh
Pembroke
Schockley
Caussy
Adams
Patrick
Hurrin
Firat
Johns
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Charley
Moses
Columbia Beach
Rock Crusher
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