Pleasant outing marks second annual Knights of Pythias picnic
Holmer Lodge No. 101 held its second annual picnic in Portland to Ketacada, with a joyous crowd, perfect day, and varied events. Barney Noonan won a cigars prize in the fat and lean shoes race, while Chief of Police Black starred at bat. Several contests followed, including ladies egg race, boys three-legged race, and a baseball game won by Har rel's Hard Hitters. The event closed with ice cream duties for the losers and a happy return to Portland, praised for its smooth organization by committee Horsman, Hiller and Goodrich.
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Holmer Lodge No. 101
Knights of Pythias
Portland
Ketacada
Katacada
Picnie Grounds
Ler
Barney Noonan
Mre. B.C. Hurlburt
Masters Clarke
Hiicn
Ruth Coveh
Bari Walker
Arthur Clark
Bleynn Mossman
Mossman
Dante
Vincent
Harrel
Police
Black
Joe
Ike
Dr. Hartel
Wan
Postmant R Valentine
C. L. Goodrich
Ft. Johne
P. Plonio
Mesers
Horsman
Hiller
Goodrich
A Good Game Between St Johns and Golden West
A spirited contest at Jersey street on the 16th saw the St Johns fire department and Golden West ag gregation clash with little practice. Walker and Leo Ward led the home team, umpires performed well, and the Golden West club won 9 to 6 despite a single dispute involving Brabce.
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Jersey Street
St. Johns
Brabce
Mttly
Golden West
Will Locate Here W A Olen New Resident at Bt Johns
W A Olen from Appleton Wisconsin joins Bt Johns as permanent resident and succeeds the Bt Johns era of L H Smith Co He is a lawyer by profession likely to practice legal work as a side line His genial disposition suggests success in this new field of labor Also mentions P S Banoon and Oscars Mason spending Sunday by the sea and plan to return after several hours at Goaside
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W. A. Olen
Appleton Wisconsins
Bt. Johns
Mr. Olen
Bt Johns
L. H. Smith & Co
Banoon
Oscars Mason
Railroad King J J Hill to attend Willamette entrance events
J J Hill the railroad magnate has accepted an invitation to attend the unveiling of the North Bank railroad entry into Portland. It is believed he may reveal plans to secure a long strip of land between the new bridge over the Willamette and the fair grounds for terminal grounds and large car shops. The deal rumored earlier may have been completed.
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J. J. Hill
North Bank
Portland
Jimmy
Willamette
Fair Grounds
New Town Site Lumber Purchase Spurs Camp Construction
Ewart & Co bought four hundred thousand feet of lumber this week for a town site near the plant being built. Work will begin immediately to erect a dwelling, with hundreds of smaller homes planned for officers and rapid housing for workers. The swift project aims to grow substantially in the near term, while Charles Bredeson earned a commendable exam score of 676 on a civil service test and a year of service ahead.
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Ewart & Co
Swifts
City Council Agitates Street Improvements and Budgets
The 19th council session debated Burlington and Tacoma streets, with Burlington work stricken from records and plans referred to the city engineer. They advanced bids, hydrant installations, and six inch water pipe projects, plus talks on Willig boulevard and a park tract while authorizing ordinances and bond adjustments for the city dock, fire safety, and pending adjournment to Friday night.
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Contemptaon
Tacoma
Burlington
Hunter
Burlington Street
Recorder
Hudson Street
Davie
Newport Street
South Jersey
Bonham
Cable
Davia
Waa
Puller
O.P.W. Company
Fessenden Street
Trolly Company
M. T. Ewan
Richmond Street
Willig Boulevard
Pitepatrick
Kiddies
Oregon
Pascal Hill
Johnson
Willis Boulevard
Edlefeen
Bart
Water Company
Hunter City
Hilefren
Roy Simmons
W. Ballman
Albert Otin
Cedar Park
Park
D. J. Horeman
Ananth Wal
Larganrodman Oy
Isaac Baker
Ertabor
Tolliver
Warner
G A R entertain General Compton Post veterans show
The G A R entertained veterans with a Saturday afternoon program at the hall on Twenty two and Chicago streets. A young boy played fiddle while veterans performed, singers and dancers impressed, and organizers planned a longer set to showcase fresh talent.
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Compton Post
Ueht
Iis Felon
Aid
Twahve
Chicago Street
Snow
Powell
Panther in Hen House Stuns Ten Mile Woman
Mrs. W. J. Cole of Ten Mile fought off a large panther when entering a hen house to gather eggs. Dropping her basket she used a heavy club to strike the animal, felling it on the first blow. She will receive a 10 bounty and keeps the pelt as a souvenir of the battle.
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Osos Bay Times
W. J. Cole
Ten Mile
Maine Northwest
Columbia Steel work begins at Linnton for future plant
The Columbia Steel company started a 700 foot dock at Linnton as groundwork for a future plant near Clark & Wilson Lumber. Manager Charles M. Gunn cites a possible $89,000 investment and that actual plant construction may begin next year with several hundred workers.
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Columbia Steel Company
Linton
Clark & Wilson Lumber Company
Columbia Steel
Ihs
Linoton
Chas. M. Gunn
Gunn
Jat Linnton
Aidiary Company
Sinnton Beal Fatare Company
Meet for First Time in Forty-five Years
The happiest man inBt Jolene, George L Perrine, reunites with two aunts after 45 years apart. Ada Perrine of Michigan and Keele Perrine of Ashland Oregon visit George, recalling boyhood times. The ladies, aged 72, are described as bright and kind, with Perry ne recalling wartime memories in Kansas.
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Jolene
George L. Perrine
Mise
Ada Perrine
Perrine
Gorge
Ashland
Oregon
Kerla
Ceorge
George
Keele
Kesia
Miss Perrine
California
Surprise Party Sparks Mirth Amid W I C Announcement
An odd incomprehensible note mentions a lively W I C and a spooky show. It hints at a surprise event and urges help for a friend and a subscription, but the text remains garbled and unclear.
Natives of Badger State Hold Picnic in Sandey
Native residents of Badger State gather at Lethel in Sandey to form the Mader State Society aimed at reviving old friendships and fraternal ties. Officers named include Pres Coltiver tee Wilcos, VP N A Gee, Secretary Leroy Ongood, and Treasurer. A planning committee will arrange next year’s picnic at Geday Park, inviting all Badger State members to attend.
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Hinds Ker
Lethel
Sandey
Mader State Society
Badgera
Ue Society
UN Oloe
Coltiver Tee Wilcos
N. A. Gee
Wie
Kibert Brown
Leroy Ongood
Tresaurer
Geday Park
Happy Surprise Party for Married Couple at Home
A cheerful surprise party honored Aloneo Becker and his bride at their residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gordon Dickle, Mr and Mrs Charles Dickie, Mr Hayim and Mrs Brown, Lee, Levand, Bree, and Hocker. The gathering celebrated their life together and extended best wishes for lasting happiness.
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Pal
Becker
Pedro
Hon
Myr
Mra
Gordon Dickle
Charles Dickie
MO. Hayim
Low My Brown
Wand Lee
Anes Levand
Fred Bree
Louis Mopfinger
Teresa Hocker
Something Good Uncle Dan Calkins Stock and Land Proposal
A notice describes Uncle Dan Calkins promoting a stock and land venture on a farm with about 600 head of cattle and 140 acres of bottom land. It notes buildings, a dam, kilns, and mining potential on the property, aiming to develop farming and placer mining. Investing readers are urged to see the proposition if they have money to invest.
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Uncle Dan Calkins
Applebate Livertor
Prowoootis
Wifalfa
Uncle Dan
Wee bin
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