Pleasant social reception for Mr and Mrs Howell
A large city reception at Mr and Mrs T J Clark on North Ivanhoe street honored the newlyweds, with Knights of Pythians, choir performances, and humorous readings. Guests praised the hostess gift, a cut glass fruit dish, and shared stories of generosity and good will. Ice cream under cherry trees capped the evening before late departures.
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Tally
Garabaldi
Amasha
George Wash
Abe Link
Rome
George Hall
Sktoffint
Jana
Avelo
Knights of Pythias Picnic at Betacada This Week
The Knights of Pythias plan an annual picnic at Betacada on Wednesday August 19. Tickets cost 75 cents for adults and 34 cents for children, with car transport from St Jolene at 7:30 AM. Proceeds cover trip expenses as they offer a joyful outing to Portland's famed beauty spot.
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Knights of Pythias
Betacada
St. Jolene
St Johna
Portland
Blushing Hero Rescues Lady From Undertow At Sea
Mr and Mrs Clark visiting the beach for three weeks report a fine time. Brother L T. saved a fat old lady who ignored the undertow and was drifting offshore. Clark covered his face with cloth and pulled her to safety before losing grip on the situation.
St Johns Needs More Advertising Says Railroader
A former railroader recalls visiting St Johns and Hood River describing Hood River as a powerful advertiser. He argues St Johns lacks promotion for homeseekers and manufacturers, contrasting its climate and industrial appeal with Hood River’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Go Hand in Hand Disease in Rats Threatens Humans
A report warns of a disease akin to leprosy found in San Francisco rats and ponders rodent to human transmission. Readers urged to consider public health measures as the city trembles at potential dangers. D W Bath, in cooperative notes, announces purchase of Western Oregon at Cottage Grove, hoping for a clean, improved paper.
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San Francisco
Tremblers
D. W. Bath
Hillsboro
Irving
Bath
Bandon Recorder
Oregon
Cottage Grove
City Council Hears Hayes Street Improvements and Hydrant Plan
The city council met Monday with most members present. A petition urged Hayes street improvements from Catlin to the Weyerhouser tract. A bicycle ordinance amendment was read and laid over. The water company proposed laying an eight inch pipe on South Jersey and a hydrant at Pittsburg and Bradford streets. Five year contract terms were debated, with a strike of the five year clause and relocation of the hydrant to reach Pittsburg and Crawfore. The St Johns Ferry reported July receipts of 428.10 and a franchise payment of 698 was received. Bills were approved, including hydrant and labor accounts. The skating rink special police appointment and city bill posting regulations were addressed.
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Doble
Sam
American Lake
Hayes Street
Catlin
Weyerhauenser
Bonham
Water Company
South Jersey
Bradford
Pittasburg
Davia
Fillmore Street
Pittsburg
Crawfore
St. Johns Ferry
Jena
Johns Lbr
Johna Hdwr
Hendricks Hdwr Co Litwr
D. J. Horsman
Erle Anderson
R. B. Collins
Caples
St. Johns
T. Trumbull
Hunter
M.A Walker
Walla
Trink
George Etheridgean
Brink
Davie
Water and Light Committee
Windle
Weyerhoueser Tract
Pittsburg Street
Crawford
Salem
East Hurlington
Tacoma
Bonham Rewan
Nance
Bryan Accepted Nomination in Lincoln Audience Sets Record
The vast Lincoln crowd witnessed William Jennings Bryan receive the Democratic nomination for president with Henry D. Clay ton declaring the honor. Bryan argued the people must rule, denounced trusts and railroads, and pledged reforms including direct election of senators.
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Nebraska
Peorsons
U. S
Lincoln
Neb
Uch
Mr. Ryan
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Bryan
Republcan Party
Republic
Taft
Tc Party
Democratic Lawlers
Congress
Tnmediane
Democratic Party
Equal Rights
Taftle
Roosevelt
Bryan Jast
Oregon
W. J. Beyun
Special One Way Ticket Sale Aims for Oregon Migration
The notice describes a sale of one way tickets from across the United States to Oregon from September 1 to October 83. It urges St Johns to mobilize to attract migrants, citing a goal of adding at least 2000 residents in the coming year and questions whether to publicize local attractions to draw newcomers.
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United States
Oregon
Eed
St Johns
St. Johns
St Johns Business Good Says Telegram
Telegram correspondent reports rising business in St Johns with booming new construction. Building permits show July totals $8700 vs $4600 last year. seven months to Aug 1 total $94,000 vs $67,000 prior year. Merchants see rising sales, taxes steady, streets graded, and a prospect of Mr. Wm. Henderson locating here.
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St. Johne
Jomne
Wales
Ile
Choloe
Wm. Henderson
Green Bay Wiste
St Johns
The United Coffee Club proposal for Bt Johna
A Portland visit reviews a temperance coffee club concept for Bt Johna. The plan outlines a clean, open venue with games and reading material, open all day, free to patrons, no alcohol, and a managed operation aimed at social improvement. Proponents argue it could replace saloons and boost local employment and nightlife without liquor.
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Portland
Bt Johna
Wee
Hngland
California
Bt. Jone
Nowort
Jeharme
Clube
Cliba
Davin
Thor
City Fathers May Get a Tip From This Ballast Plan
City officials consider using ballast and dredged river fill for Linnton steel works and East Side wharf as Portland sees a surge in harbor traffic. Columbia Engineering secures Linnton site and will move its plant once ground heats. Ballast arrives from Europe and foreign shores, with plans to dump, dredge, and reuse material for dock fill and street projects.
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Linnton
Columbia Engineering Company
Neredd
Hith
Jabson Street
Pacific Bridge Company
East Salmon Street
Europe
Fire Boys Will Not Draw the Color Line
A planned baseball game on Jersey Street around August 16 between the St. Jobin fire department and the Golden West colored tubs, with automated teams and Bradley as receiver, promises a courtship of tension amid racial color lines and local rivalries, scheduled for 4 o'clock if seven out of ten wood tines bolt.
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Jersey Street
St. Jobin
Ant Bradley
Plitetier
Chomaid
Incorporated firm forms in Bt. Joes area
Have Incorporated. J. B. Kilkenny, Georgobby and J.P. Hendricksall of Bt. Joes, have Incorporated under the Columbia Blocksteal engineering company. Principal office will be in Borthind and holy ompirel stock 66000. They aim to carry wholesale and contracting work, including supply and real estate dealings.
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J. B. Kilkenny
Georgobby
J.P. Hendricksall
Bt. Joes
Uuter
Pathe
Columbia Blocksteal
Borthind
Jwor Willow
Dell
Pofunal Property
Unclear OCR Summary of Ma. Litto Mary Life Events
Fragmentary notes trace a girl named Ma. Litto Mary through school from early years to college. References mention schooling, memory of May, household duties, and a label appearing on a paper. Details are garbled and names inconsistent, hindering precise reconstruction.
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Mary
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Hendricks
Clark
E.P
Dr. Vincent
Garibaldi
Iowa
Bim
Hood River
Hood Hiver
Brunson
Olin
City Dock
Mossman Winckensthine
Tera
Mous
Port Jbilia
the United Coffee Club
Fire Boys
Have Incorporated
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