Death Claims Mrs Currie F Spaulding in St Johns
Mrs Currie F Spaulding wife of George J Thompson died at home after years of heart illness. Born Clinton Maine August 10 1850 she lived in Wisconsin and California before settling in St Johns. Funeral services were held at ten this morning and interment followed at Love cemetery.
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Currie F. Spaulding
George J. Thompson
Clinton
Maine
Wisconsin
California
St. Johns
Thom
Love Cemetery
Lena Parker Weds Dr J P Friszel in White Temple ceremony
Miss Lena Parker marries Dr J P Friszel in a small White Temple service last Wednesday attended by family and a few friends. Parker, a Gaston, Oregon native now in St Johns, and Friszel, Irish born medical graduate, will join Mrs Parker in Kennet California soon as he continues practice in California.
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Lena Parker
J. P. Friszel
White Temple
Brougher
E. H. Parker
Gaston
Oregon
St. Johns
St. John's
Fire Threat Near Homes as Forest Blaze Fought
A Sunday forest fire burned seven to ten acres along Hartman Champ son and Powers land, threatening several homes. Fire Chief Moses Tufts and hundreds of volunteers fought the blaze, saving buildings while securing water lines, with about fifty cords of wood destroyed and several affected properties.
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Somme
Tige Moc
Hartman
Urden
Varios Pointe
Moses Tufts
Megars
Wagner
Kealer
Lambert
Chaffee
Moon
Urban
Prac Cally
J. 8
Davidson
Will Now Move Rent Purchase of Smith House
W. HL King has purchased the house formerly owned by Mrs. P. T. Smith near Bickner's store. He plans to move in soon and will sell his own residence afterward.
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W. HL. King
P.T. Smith
Hack
Bickner’s Store
Kettner Kicked in Portland Saloon Scene
John F V Kettner, a St Johns veneer factory employee, was bilked for 12 dollars at Gem saloon on Third Street in Portland. He complained to police and the defendants were arrested. A judge granted recog nizance after Kettner returned with his lawyer, trial set for Wednesday morning. The piece warns about frequent saloon violence and urges avoiding such places.
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Portland Journal
John VF
Kettner
St. Johns
Portland
Gem
John
Jon
Brief City Council Session Before Funeral
A council meeting was held briefly in the wake of the death of Councilman Thompson’s wife. Roll call noted Fairward’s name and continued pay, signaling his continued board membership. The meeting planned to attend and honor the funeral, with adjournment set for Monday evening, August 28.
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Thompson
Hebd
Warter
Fairwards
Payne
Yeomen Hold Open Meeting in St. Jenna Hall
Yeomen of St. Jenna hosted an open meeting at Bickner's hall with a public program. A male quartet performed with four young singers, Lloyd Davidson delivered a recitation at age four, and J B Gossage explained Yeomanry. The event closed with a social dance and noted St Johns Homeland recently organized by W W Raser as state deputy organizer.
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Yeomen of
St. Jenna
Bickner's Hall
Messrs. Southmayde
Hensel
Horseman
Clara Davidson
Pearl York
Jessie Hearlad
Clara Nelson
Lloyd Davidson
Lloyd
J. B. Gossage
Yeomen
St. Johns Homestead
W. W. Raser
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Acme Lumber CO
Sol
Cal
W.H. King
M. L. Holbrook
ST. Johns Abstract
King's Building
Jersey St
Scott
Werestall
Williams Avenue
Death
Portland Fair
St. Johns Park
Jersey Street
Car
St. Johns Land Co
Ciround
St. Johns Lumber Company
Burlington St
J. J. Kadderly
Universal
Universal Steel
First Street
Odd Fellows Building
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