New Industry to Bring Jobs in St Johns
The Commercial club helps organize the C A Hopping Novelty Manufacturing and Importing Co in St Johns. Aimed at 25 local hires, the firm will lease the Batley building on Erie street and begin August 15. It will produce wooden novelties and calendars, import novelty items, install new machinery, and later design products for retail. Portland directors lead the company with W J Patterson as president and C A Hopping as vice president and GM. The venture, capitalized at 100000, promises strong growth for St Johns manufacturing. Editor Patton reports a Waldport vacation with rich seafood finds and local travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
St. Johns
C. A. Hopping Novelty Manufacturing and Importing Co
N. J. Batley
Erie Street
St. John's
Portland
W. J. Patterson
C. A. Hopping
H Haines
Henry K. Collier
H. T. Booth
B. B. McDaniel
Alsen
Waldport
Frank Holdman
Mr. Holdman
St Johns fire department officers and fraternal group officers named
A December 25 1903 issue lists permanent officers for St Johns Volunteer Fire Department led by President Dr W W Hicks fire chief M F Tots and secretary L F Chase. It also records elected officers for M W of A Royal Neighbors of America St Johns Camp W O W and other local fraternal groups with names and positions including C D Edwards H B Keight C F Bailey and J M Moore among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
M.W. of
C. D. Edwards
Pencel
H. BR. Keight
C. F. Bailey
L. C. Butt
G.I. Thompson
B. H. Smith
Alfred Scott
Wm. Edmonson
A. A. J. M.shanks
C. C. Taggart
Royal Neighbors of
America
Homa Gillam
Oracle
Ada Pennington
Bullis
C. Hanna
C. O. Charehill
Wm. Evans
Bertha Titus
Marshall
Blanch Hanson
Inside Sentinel
Pascal Hill
C. A. Anderson
St. Johns Camp
R. C. Clark
C. B. Mallet
H. B. Bickner
HE. Coon
D. Southwell
J. M. Moore
Holman
Robt. Anderson
J. E. Foraker
Clyde Heath
Dr. Rossiter
Delighted Letters From Camp Move Readers Inland
Dan Williamson receives a bright letter from Charlie Bailey and Wycoe Mansing written at Rlk Camp on Elk oeek Curryson. Seven lads feast on trout bacon crooked coffee and wild mutton with a coastal farewell to friends at home. Mr H Bonham and family Tad lant spend Friday night at Sea View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Williamson
Charlie Bailey
Wycoe Mansing
Rlk
Curryson
Cascade Tool
Mr. H. Bonham
Sea’ View
Interesting Nonfiction Titles at the Library May Rouse Curiosity
A library list highlights works across science religion and self help. Notable items include Through Five Administrations by Cooke and The Religion of the Future by Elliott plus How to Live on 24 Hours a Day and Mind and Work by Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke
White House
Hey
Saturday Evening Post
Elliott
Portland
Harvard
Bennett
Gulick
Bank cashier touts hog selling scheme profits
C S Hudson cashier of the First National Bank of Bend reports success from shipping a carload of broad sows to nearby farmers who paid notes in a year. D O Lively of Portland Union Stockyards Co confirms profits with reports from buyers showing gains up to 200 percent in some cases, with beliefs of 100 percent on each hog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S.hudson
First National Bank of Bend
D. O. Lively
Portland Union Stockyards Co
Model Laundry Head Washer Heads to Yoncalla for Deer Hunt
Elmer Howard, head washer at the Model laundry, left Saturday for Yoncalla Oregon for a two week visit with his family still living there. He took guns and ammunition with the expectation of bagging a deer. Here’s luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Howard
Model Laundry
Yoncalla
Ore
Oregon Seeks Dual Stations In Omnibus Fish Bill
The house committee reported favorably an omnibus appropriation bill for fish fetching and fish culture stations. Eleven states receive 25000 each, Oregon seeks 43000 for two stations. Congressman Lafferty urged two stations with support from commerce and labor officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Oregon
Lafferty
Element of Commerce
Ator Bourne
Columbia River
City Council Proceedings Face Street Improvements Debate
All members attended the council meeting with Alderman Hill absent. Mayor Muck presided as vacations for police were granted one at a time while others worked overtime. Funds from Gillen Chamber and others were received to cover Dawson street surfacing costs. Debates over Fessenden King approach and 15 foot excavations were referred to the street chairman. Multiple Burlington street contract assignments and various bills were approved. Manette boulevard dispute centers on appeal costs with Perkins offering to carry the appeal. motion stalled awaiting further delay. Sewer plans for Fillmore street approved, with condemnations on Dawson street and bonds adopted for improvements. Opposition from Alderman Horsman cited hardship on property owners and traffic justification for Fillmore enhancements. Hartman street improvements timeline set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Hill
Muck
Valentine
Davis Wo
Gillen Chambere
A. S. Benson
Peter Autren
Dawson Street
Whitsel
Fessenden Street
King of Mohawk
Martin
Burlington Streets
Hormman
J. Sterling
Blackmore
R. McIntire
Wilson
Whittle
Jas
Bailey
Geo. W. Warner
Peninsula How. Co
Mach Y
Nevison
M. F. Loy
T. Jonson
Eng
Chainman
St. Johns Planing Mill
Nean An i Street
Motion Ald
Horsman
iMamette Boulevard
Perkins
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Council
Hiller
Fillmore Street
Ald
Fillmore
Hartman Street
Rebekah Lodge 61st Anniversary Observance
The Rebekah lodge 1.0 C. F. marks its 61st anniversary by order of the Sovereign Grand Master. The St Johns chapter plans a thorough observance, noting that when St Johns Rebekahs undertake a proposition it is always successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
C. F
Rebekahs
St. Johns
Firemens Annual Fete Delights Soapbox Fire Lads Barbecue
The fifth annual firemen barbecue was held Sunday on the riverbank near the Woolen Mill. Col Mitchell created a grand Mulligan for 42 hearty tasters while games between firemen and single and married men drew laughter and praise. City officials, a barefoot chorus of spectators, and a playful kangaroo court kept the mood festive as the event outshone previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Mitchell
U.S. A
Luzon
Mindanao
Leyte
Samar
Hali
Cuba
Isle of Pines
Sam
Brian Boru
Isle of
Emerald
Hue
Mulligan
Barney
Red Cross
Iiiah
Stats
Willamette
Debonaire
Mrs Stockton sails Roanoke to visit daughter in Los Angeles
Mrs Anna Stockton departed Wednesday night aboard the Roanoke bound for Los Angeles to spend time with her daughter Mrs N C Tallacson. She plans a pleasant visit and continues to share cheerful counsel and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stockton
Los Angeles
N. C. Tallacson
Rare relic of early Odd Fellowship presented to Laurel lodge
R W McKeon presented Pascal Hill with two pieces of regalia dating back 70 to 80 years. A cream silk past grand apron with gold emblems and scarlet trim, plus a matching silk collar with three silver braid stars each set with an amethyst. The pieces are well preserved and to be pressed, framed, and loaned for viewing by brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
R. W. McKeon
Pascal Hill
Hill
Laurel Lodge
Robert McKeon
R. W
Cleveland
Ohio
McKeon
New York State
Bill for public building site in St Johns Ore introduced
Postmaster Monahan shares a copy of H.R. ts971 proposing a federal bill to condemn land in St Johns Multnomah County Oregon and erect a public building not to exceed fifty five thousand dollars. Local business groups urged to support the measure and back Mr Lafferty in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahan
Lafferty
St. Johns
Ore
Senate of the United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Othite
Multnomah County
Oregon
Turner Guile Wedding Unites Wa Turner and Rosalie Guile
A happy wedding was celebrated last Saturday in Judge Gantenbein's court as Wa Turner and Mrs Rosalie Guile were united in marriage. Turner, a trusted Portland Woolen mill employee, and Mrs Turner, longtime St Johns resident, plan to reside at 116 South Fox street. A large gathering hosted a chaivari and house warming Monday, with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gantenbein
Wa. Turner
Rosalie Guile
Turner
Portland
St. Johns
South Fox Street
Bright baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Ben Hoover Jr
A baby girl arrived Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben Hoover Jr. The infant’s smile is described as brighten the household and the family expresses joy at the new arrival by name and relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrand He Ben Hoover, Jr
Happy Benedict
Lily Teck
Dr Rambo Dentist Opens Evenings and Sundays
Dr Rambo announces evening and Sunday office hours by appointment at the Columbia location with both office and resident contact numbers listed for patients seeking after hours care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
St.Johns
Rev. Patton
Tse
North Bank
J H. Crome
Isabella Windle
P. T. Smith
Mra. Z. Knight
W. W. Windle
F. M. Prozier
J. C
John
J. A. Windle
Columbia Slough
the Library
Council Proceedings
Johns
Mr. Jokes
C.F
St. Johns P. C. Building
Turner-Guile
Rambo
First National Bank Building
DR. J. Vinton Scott
Joseph McChesney, M. D
McCheaney Bik
Daniel O. Webster, A. B. M
Piiter
University Park
Perry C. Stroud
First National Bank
T. Johns
J. Gatzmyer
Attorney AT Law
McDonald Building
McKinney & Davis Real Estate
N. Jersey St. St. Johns
Harry Caples
Folmin
Klean
Richmond Street
St. Johns Express, Transfer and Storage Co
Iano
Hanling
Richmond
Jersey Street
Burlington Street
Sock
V. P. Wray
Vhane Columbie
Doric Dodge
Iene Hall
S. Chas
Davie
WLM
Eastern Star
Minerva Chapter
Susie Rogers
Odd Fellows Hall
Wll
Lays
Hall
Granger
Holbrook
T. P. Ward
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!