Forest policy and local progress in St Johns
Local editorials urge forest conservation to protect timber supply and young growth, warn of overharvesting by lumber interests, and call for an informed public on conservation. They praise the school board and urge civic effort, including a Commercial club meeting to boost St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budinens
Fitire Nermas
Treanwell
Cleveland
Marape
Japan
Honda
Wanaal
Hoverions
Linda
America
Mrs Elizabeth Ward Dies After Illness in St Johns
Mrs Elizabeth Ward born in Maine in 1847 moved west settling near Oregon Wisconsin before moving to St Johns in 1906. She died at Good Samaritan hospital after a second operation, survived by six children and many relatives. funeral held at Portia Second Presbyterian church and burial in Oswego with large floral tributes and community mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ward
Maine
Ther
Wisconsin
Qreson
Oregon
St. Johns
Good Samaritan Hospital
Ward
William RK. Lee
Fisher, Minn
Raymond Lee
Ducamt
A. N. Glover
Omaha
Neb
Alice Davidson
Oswego
Montgomery
Second Presbyterian Church of
Portia
Finlay
1.C.C. F. Hall
Rebekah Lodge
G. Ward
Rebekahs
Bitgood and Cole Urge Early Christmas Market Orders
Bitgood and Cole announce a week long ad urging shoppers to come early for Christmas orders. They note children and adults push to place requests ahead, aiding market staff including the Dutch cook who greets meals leaving her hands. The message ends with a call to come early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Ad
Bitgood & Cole
Fraternal Orders Elect Officers in Local Meetings
At a Wednesday W. O. W. St Johns camp elected officers including D Tallman C C J A Cole Ady Lieut and others with re elected positions for W E Swengel and G F West. A public installation with Oregon Grape circle planned in January. Also General Compson Post No 22 GA R elected officers and to host veterans next meeting. Holmes lodge K of P named new officers for the first half of the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
D. Tallman
C. C
J. A. Cole
Ady
B.S. Wright
W. E. Swengel
G. F. West
A. W. Vincent
Bert Johnson
B. H. Darling
L. A
R. H. Miller
L. B. Chipman
V. C
Geo. Adams
J.V. C
W. H. Guile
O. G
Thomas Hollister
M. Horton
W. L. McCollum
G. H. Randall
P. T. Hanson
General Compson W. R. C
BF. Horsman
W. A. Storr
J. N. Edlefsen
Barney Noonan
M. of A
B.T. Leggett
Great St Johns Hold-up Hero Elwood
A schoolboy named Elwood wanders home after a stray robbery. Two men take his dinner but none of his money. He returns to class with cold feet and is sent to the office where police are called. The tale crowns Elwood a hero for surviving a daily risk.
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Elwood
Baby Shower for Mrs Plummer Welcomes New Arrival
A houseful of friends gathered to honor Mrs W L Plummer and the new baby with a pleasant shower. Light refreshments were served and a penny test named Mrs Kelley the winner in the playful event.
Wilhelm Hughes and Miss Hensie Hughes wed in St Johns
Wilhelm Hughes and Hensie Evlyn Hughes were married on December 6, 1908 at 7 30 am in the home of the bride on 210 South Hayes Street St Johns G W Nelson of the Congregational church performed the ceremony In attendance were many relatives The groom is a cigar maker and works at Gardners cigar factory in Portland The bride is the daughter of G J and Mrs Hughes and a graduate of St Johns grammar school class of 1907 They will reside on Ist and Alberta streets Portland May prosperity attend them
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Harley W. Wilhelm
Hensie Evlyn Hughes
South Hayes Street
St. Johns
G. W. Nelson
Congregational Church
J. W. Wilhelm
Penn
Indiana
M. Gardener
Portland
G. J. Hughes
St. Johns Grammar School
Jist
Alberta Streets
Christmas benefit sale by Calef Brothers advertised
Christian Endeavor sale proposed by Calef Brothers through A C Gesler encourages support from C B society of the Christian church. Members will sell punched tag cards for commission to defray expenses while goods are offered on regular sale terms with five percent of receipts to the society. Reed-French piano company to exhibit its piano with agent commission possible on any sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calef Brothers
A. C. Gesler
C. B. Society of the Christian Church
Youple
J. Gesler
Reed-French Piano Company
Emma J Looney and Frank McGraw Wed in Kernville Wedding
Emma J Looney of Kernville Ore and Frank McGraw of Seattle were married at the bride’s sister Mrs C W Bolen home on Sunday December 6 1905 with Rev Shepard of Portland officiating. They plan to reside in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Looney
Kernville
Ore
Frank McGraw
Seattle
Mra. C.W. Bolen
Rev. Shepard
Portland
Dry Dock Activity in Portland Ships and Schedules
The Geo. W. Elder arrived with cargo, then entered drydock for cleaning, repainting, and minor repairs. The Rider will depart Martin’s dock after docking. The Washington and Leland Brothers wait at drydock, while Argo heads to Portland Tillas run. Elmore’s Sue H. Elmore launches a competing Portland Tillamook line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Elder
North Pacific Steamship Company
Portland
Martin's Dock
Washington
Leland Brothers
Argo
San Francisco
Wanted 7 Te exchange Hood ee St. Johns 5 aire
Classified fragment requests an exchange or trade in Hood and St Johns area with unclear wording and missing details.
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ST. Johns Review
West Marlington Street
MaRkin & Byanton
Saint Johng
A. W. Markie
D. N Byerlee
Reuf
Schmits
Peninsula
Wilhelm Hughes
Whitwood Court
Richard Shepard & CO
Richmond
N. Jersey, St. Johns
NEW Cash Grocery
Kellogg Street
M. E. Hollenbeck
Dreamland Rink
M. Thomas
Christian Endeavor Sale
McGraw-Looney
Dry Dock Notes
E. L. Merritt
Art Review Office
St. Joh
J. B. Tanch
City of
City of St. Johns
Origom
A. Wa
Ik Acu
Jobs Review
M. L. Holbrook
C. E. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Columbia Boulevard
O. R. & N. Railroad
Holbrook
Jersey
Portland & Suburban Express CO
First and
Flanders Streets
Woodlawn
Burlington Street
St. Johns, Oregon
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