Water front projects reshape the St Johns area
Citizens observe rapid city changes along the river front from St Johns to Linnton as bridge and rock crusher works expand. Reports note new dock plans by O R & N, track extensions, and a proposed right of way through Whitwood Court, promising improved water front access and muddiness reduction with crushed rock roads.
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St Johie
Linnton
Portland
Cornollis Gap
Filleboro
Whitwood Court
City of
St. Johns
Lawa
Troper
City Courell
Bt Johne
Bum Ivema
Huckley
St. Johna
Wee Alittle
Thithe Burg
St Johne
Jway
Cty
A Coffee House Pro Proposed for St Johns
E B Hannon of the United Coffee Club Association of Portland visited St Johns this week to promote a new coffee house idea. He envisions a sober entertainment and refreshment venue replacing saloons, offering meals at low prices, social and business space, with stock shares at $1 par for up to 600 shares. The plan aims to serve the poor and light eaters while running as a genuine business proposition.
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E. B. Hannon
He United Coffee Club Association of
Portland
Heann
Mty
Dormant Philadelphia Street Hangs On Until New Council
The text hints Philadelphia street remaining idle for another year amid Ferry proposition delays. It suggests takings or decisions await a new council, with the hillside street likely to stay unused until electoral changes occur.
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Philadelphia
Hillside
Big Steamer Bucarnia Repaired After Ram by Unei
The Bucarnia, a 366 foot hull at the drydock, shows rivet bends and plate damage after a collision. Weighing about 7000 tons with a 100hp engine and four 15 foot propeller blades, the steamer lists repairs while three windjammers, including Leyland Brothers, maneuver nearby. A life-size image of the owners’ father decorates the bow. The Norwegian vessel nearby shows Royal birthday colors on its rigging.
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Bucarnia
Unei
Sam
Ita Aweep
Carina
Peel Ig
Leyland Brothers
Trevease
Epworth League Meeting at M B Church St Johns 1908
Epworth League meets at the M B church St Johns on August 6 1908 at 6 45 pm. Subject Un selfish for the sake of Christ all are welcome to attend and enjoy an evening of sociability and mutual support. Leaders Huff and M Dougherty report 65 young men went to work on the new toll line this week.
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Epworth League
M. B
St. Johns
Huff
M. Dougherty
Chicago
Maltiaeien
Lietok
Byali
City Council Concludes Week with Street Grade Action
City patriarchs meet for 17th weekly session and approve Allegheny street grade from north Willis boulevard to Feren den street. Water main plan on South Jersey accepts six hydrants, with locations set, while fines and condemnations on Lively and Buchanan streets proceed.
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Dewert
Allegheny Street
Willis Boulevard
Feerenden Street
Florence Rucker
Judge O'Day
City Water Company
South Jersey
Jersey and
Buchanan
Jersey and Polk
Learned
Orwego
Portland Boulevard
Dayton
Charleston
South Filmore
Bonham
Water Company
Lively Street
Council
Alegheny Street
Bomham
Good Roads Convention Held Next Month
The Northwest shows strong interest in the upcoming Good Roads Convention in Portland with plans for large crowds at the September event. Oregon officials urge road construction funding, education, and a major Portland cement plant promotion to boost traffic, industry, and regional growth.
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Good Roads
Portland
Country Club
Northwest
United States
Wilbur K. Newell
Oregon
Beneft
Oregon Agricultural College
University of Oregon
Portland Commercial Club
Municipal bond ad woes and a Linnton obituary
A fragmented notice complains about municipal bond advertising for docks and interest rates, noting bids around five percent and premiums altering yields. The piece also records the death of M Crandall Slater, a Linnton resident aged 19, from tuberculosis, with burial at Riverview Cemetery.
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Ae M. Crandall
Slater
Linnton
Riverview Cemetery
St Johns Beats the Colored Ball Players
A scrappy game was played at Jersey street ground on the 2nd instant where the St Johns team defeated the Golden Went colored players four to three. The local attackers showed strength while fielding, but poor batting. The umpire influenced calls, stirring a late inning controversy as runners collided on a potential tie. After a 10 to 20 minute delay the contest continued and ended with the home team prevailing.
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Jersey Street
Artivs
Agereninoon
Deaver
Timnes
Fine Catalogue Delights Oregon Agricultural College Prospectives
The Oregon Agricultural College catalog is praised as the finest yet, detailing courses, campus life, aims, and facilities. It includes 46 pages of engravings of buildings, cadets, shops, farm work, athletics, and student rooms, inviting prospective students to obtain a copy. President Kerr or secretary Jensen are cited for inquiries, while Paul Bannon heads Eastward for Ohio.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Deak
Abops
W. J. Kerr
W. A. Jensen
A. G
St Johns Skating Rink Under New Management Improves Evening
The St Johns skating rink has new management promising a refined, orderly entertainment. A recent Saturday crowd enjoyed skating with a picture show option at 10 cents, and floor safety measures with a dedicated floor manager. Patrons praised the orderly attendance, while management plans include refreshments and church-friendly hours to welcome new visitors.
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St. Johns Skating Rink
Clantes
K C Couch Erects a Handsome Residence in Watts Street
Hon K C Couch builds a fine modern cottage on Watts Hudson street. A two story full basement home with plumbing for a laundry, wood stove in kitchen, and oak stained fir finish. Interiors include parlor, kitchen, pantry, two large bedrooms and bath on main, two more rooms and closets upstairs with shaving mirror. Woodwork by Routhmayed. Monin Nickerson Culp did woodwork. entire job praised as excellent.
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K. C. Couch
Watts
Hudison Street
Routhmayed
Monin
Nickerson
Nickerson & Culp
Mear
Mr. Courh
Building Permits Nod with Multiple Property Projects
A series of permit authorizations list residential construction and repairs across several parcels. Projects include erecting new residences fronting on Mohawk and Wall streets, additions and alterations in Birch and Stafford areas, and repairs on existing structures, with costs ranging from 496 to 2115 dollars and addresses identified by block and lot numbers. Authorities cited include Kerr & Bon, W. Hogere, and J. S. McKinney, reflecting city building activity and contractor assignments.
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Bickford & Tennant
Chivaco
Miilinor
Hayes
W. Hogere
Kerr & Bon
Birch Wa
Mohawk
Decatur
Crawford
Jane Helgus
Stafford
Tyler
Learned
Portland and San Francisco Ball Teams Play Rough Contest
Sunday the 2nd saw Portland and San Francisco teams clash in a hard fought game lasting 20 long innings. Portland failed after an error by a Columbia Works player, as St Johns fans filled the stands with city pride and hope for better pavements.
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Portand
San Francisco
Portany
Compson Post to entertain Saturday event
Compson Post will entertain Saturday with a community program featuring music and readings. The lineup includes Captain Bhow and local performers, with doors opening in the evening and a formal program led by Master of Ceremonies Miller.
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Compson Post
Bt Bhow
Powell
Pri Marte
Tae
Guile
Musto
Vowwll
Powel
Calida
Ty Cabklin
Harnad Munro
Jodie Copeulelly
Doors
Doors Opid Ett Om
Eben Tomminadeg Miller
Lormoplis
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Atip
America
Roseburg
W. Nibley
Balt Lake
City
Mr. Nibley
Utah
Idaho
California
Union Cement Company
Devil's Alide
St. Johne
Paul Bannon
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Uy Drewell
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