Burglary at Calet Bros Fine Furniture on Jersey Street
A burglar entered Calet Bros fine furniture store on Jersey Street Saturday night by lifting a transom and used a furniture ladder to reach a desk. A check was stolen and later stopped. two paid check books were also taken but left in a back room. Police alerted. Western Cooperage plans waterfront expansion in St Johns near Port of Portland, valued at $200,000, potentially creating many jobs.
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Calet Bros
Jersey Street
Carlson
Whitwood Court
Bickner's Tall
Gessler
Western Cooperage Company
Clatsop County
Port of Portland
City of
St. Johns
St. Johns Water Front
Adam Takes a Hike on Tillamook Bear Hunt Adventure
Adam Kaemlein and companions retreat to the hills near Tillamook for a two week outing in search of bears and edibles to replenish vigor. The trip aims to restore energy for a demanding base ball season as he returns with renewed strength for future duties.
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Adam Kaemlein
Adam
Tillamook
Interesting Find From Portland Area Indian Burying Ground
A city boy named John Vaun found a small table knife in an old Indian burying ground at Rules Wash bearing the date 1487. Curiosity centers on its authenticity and possible earlier knife and fork origins with silver plating. If genuine, the artifact could join the state museum at the city hall Port land and puzzle local historian Mr. Himes. The finder’s mother, Mrs. J. M. Meikiejohn, plans to have the item examined by museum staff.
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John Vaun
Rules
Wash
Muiseun
Historical Society
Portland
Himes
Chris
J. M. Meikiejohn
St Johns Lumber Company Ayer Shows Off Busy Plant Progress
Reporter tours the St Johns Lumber plant led by N E B Ayer and John Kane. The mill covers a half mile of riverfront with docks and extensive buildings, plans to double output, features a new fireproof dry kiln, automatic sprinklers, and 110 psi water pressure. The operation employs up to a thousand workers across day and night shifts, ships product worldwide, and holds large lumber stocks awaiting transport due to car shortages.
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St. Johns
N. E B. Ayer
St. Johns Lumber Company
Oregon
Ringling's
Ayer
Greater el
Mc Ayer
City Water Service
Yokohama
Japan
John Kane
Farmers from Tualitan valley bring spuds and fries to St John
The article notes reliable farmers arriving with loads of produce, including 20 sacks of potatoes and two coops of spring fries. They reach Couch & Co's store at noon and sell. locals predict more traders will come to St John, reducing trips to Portland. Street improvements are urged for boat landing access and Philadelphia street.
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Couch & Co
St.John
Portland
Philadelphia
Wedding at 306 Willis Boulevard Takes Unusual Route
Rev EB O Leonard presides as Stanley N and Miss Rose C Freeman wed at the groom's home 306 Willis Boulevard. Neeland prepared a home for the couple, a commendable but unusual method. the couple will face married life together and well wishes are offered.
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EB. O. Leonard Parns
Stanley N
Left for Nebraska with Reverend Warren and family
Rev. Fred Warren formerly pastor of the Congregational church in St. Johns left for Nebraska with his family last Sunday.
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Fred Warren
The
Congregational Church
St. Johns
Nebraska
World Beater Growth Noted In St Johns Visit
Mrs N J Bailey of Cedra Wooley Washington visits Mrs John Stark this week. She formerly lived in St Johns and finds the city vastly changed since her last stay three years ago, praising the rapid development from a few houses to solid business blocks.
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N. J. Bailey
Cedra Wooley
Wash
John Stark
Bailey
St Johns
St. Johns
Correspondent Wanted for University Park News
The paper seeks a live correspondent in University Park to receive subscriptions and news. They plan three or four trips to recruit, asking each subscriber to view themselves as a special committee member to secure a proper correspondent.
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University Park
Cory
Union owners prosper in brick building on east side
The Union, once the devilish page of the past, now occupies an elegant brick building on the east side of the public square. Curg Anderson, senior partner and former tour print, and his associate Mr Sloan, are praised for their fortune and enterprise.
A Fine Apricot Grown by Lewis Nursery Elates Willamette
W H Addis of the Lewis nursery visited Friday to showcase the Lewis apricot begun by H A Lewis of Ransellville Oregon. The fruit boasts rich yellow skin with sun reddening, large size near Crawford peaches, early ripening, and strong flavor, marking a valuable addition to Willamette stone fruits.
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W. H. Addis
Lewis Nursery
H. A. Lewis
Ransellville
Oregon
California
Willamette
Knocker Punished in Canada Town
A man who insulted his Canadian home town was arrested and fined 200 with the threat of tar and feathers for his future actions. The Oregon City Enterprise notes residents would petition the British colonial department for similar justice to spare for their own use.
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Canada
Oregon City Enterprise
Sham or Shame Battle At Fulton Park Portland
Sham or Shame Battle by Company C. N. G. set for the 25th at Fulton Park south of Portland. A portion will wear blouses and the rest pater shirts for a spirited display.
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Fulton Park
Portland
Happy Reunion at Browns Home in Jersey Street
A large family gathering on Jersey street marks a joyful reunion. Fred Brown hosted relatives including Margaret Steichen from Lone-Davis Drug Co Portland and her nephew Ira, joined by brothers John and Nick Steichen from Tacoma and Alabama kin. About 22 relatives shared a day of laughter and conversation on the porch, creating memories to last a lifetime.
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Fred Brown
Brown
Margaret Steichen
Lone-Davis Drug Co
Portland
Butte, Mott
Ira
John Steichen
Miss Margaret
Nick Steichen
Tacoma
Mra. Brown
Jersey Street
Frank
Ray
Matt
Anna
Jennie Steichen
Theodore Linkey
Newsboys Honored for Fire Alarm Heroism
Two Oregonian newsboys who alerted a block threatened by the Smith fire were honored by J F Hendricks and H E Collier. The $60,000 Holbrook block might have burned without their prompt actions. Silver medals bearing a civic inscription were awarded for timely fire alarm response on July 24.
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Holbrook Block
Fevel
J. F. Hendricks
H. E. Collier
Citheens
St. John
Frealarm
St. J
Monahan Leads In Oregon Apple Story From Local Growers
Tom Monahan highlights three year old apple trees showing a large blemish free fruit, praising a specimen with 15.5 inch circumference. He laments pest issues and lax enforcement in St Johns, urging better state laws to curb scab and disease on local orchards.
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Tom Monahan
Nis
Oregon Journal
San Jose
St. Johns
State of Oregon
St. Jolie
St. Jesus
Basket Dinner and Picnic at St Jolie Church
Members of the Chieielan church at St Jolie held a basket dinner and picnic last Sunday. About 125 attended Sunday school services in Whitwood Court then walked to the woods for joint services with Rev R F Johnson presiding. Webb and wife of Woodlawn attended and contributed songs.
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Chieielan
St. Jolie
itiKlay School Iil
Whitwood Court
Seperitt
J.T. Mayes
R. Bf, Johnson
Yannedint Webb
Woodlawn Wis
Seaside Trip Rescue Brings Cheer to Mrs Valentine
Returned from Seaside, Mrs. Valentine reports a delightful trip and a cheerful mood. Our post nestor notes she plans to fly again, while others stayed near the shore awaiting calmer seas.
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Valentine
Nestor
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Singer
Ulaing
Rome
Leah
Leroy H. Smith
Real Estate, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance
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Abington Brig
F. Brown
ML. Holbrook
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Columba Boulevard
O, BR. & N. Railroad
Holbrook
Monahan
Zeller-Byrnes CO
Undertakers
Jersey ST
St. Johns Lumber Co
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