Local News Incomplete Fragments From 1915 Issue
Dense snippet of local items mentions Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Association payout after a fire and gas lamp removals, St Johns Christmas windows, Laurel Lodge I O O F Home Coming, reflections on President Wilson and suffrage, Peninsula National Bank filing under new banking laws, and Panama-Pacific Exposition preparations with Toyland and Arizona Canyon progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peninsula National Bank
Treasury Department
Arizona Canyon
Colorado River
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Frederic Thompson
Murphey brings two 2-pound potatoes to the office
Local note reports Rev James E Murphey delivered two potatoes weighing 2 pounds each to the Review office last Friday with praise for their size and quality. The item sits among various ads and notices including used ribbons, carbon paper, rental offers, and an exchange proposal. It also mentions a temperance talk by George G Pendell at the Congregational church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Murphey
Finapf
George G. Pendell
Prohibition Party
Congregational Church
Pendell
Oregon Immigrant Influx Rumors Deemed Unfounded
Oregon State Immigration Commission and the Oregon Development League report no immediate influx of European immigrants via the Panama Canal. Investigations show no steamship tickets or payment plans for arrivals, contradicting rumors. American consuls and local organizations support a measured, orderly approach to potential future migration without alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Oregon Slate Immigration Commission
Oregon Development League
Panama Canal
Oregon State Immigration Commission
Europe
Oregon
Cape
Atlantic Coast
Pacific
Immigration Commission
Local Advertisements and Notices From St Johns Area
A collage of ads lists framing services at H F Clark the furni ire man. Ady Lee Weimer offers mill wood and dry hardwood. 109 E Burlington contact Cal 82. Request to borrow 1800 on first class St Johns property via Review office. For Rent Pew apartments in French block, inquire below. Exchange offer for equity with O Balcott 180 Eleventh St Portland. Children’s coats bonnets and dresses at 504 Hayes St. An electric massage offered by Gilmere's barber. Notice of wife leaving home and responsibility disclaimer by Walter McDonald. Ambulance service by St Johns Undertaking Co on North Jersey St. Milk for sale fresh, cows tested. Plumbing heating gas fitting by Overstreet at 1188 Jersey St. Congregational church schedule and contact details. Watch repair recommendations with assurances of 40 years experience. More classified lines continue with similar local services.
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Lee Weimer
E. Burlington
St. Johna
Pew
Aes
Equity
O. PB
Alcott
Eleventh Street
Portland
St. Johns
St.Johns Undertaking Co
North Jersey Street
Ady
Wolcott
Porthind
Bonham
Currier’s
W. J. Churchill
Adv
Columbia C
Jersey Street
Congregational Church
Richmond and
Ivanhoe
C. EL
Those Little Shoes in Northwest Farmstead Verse
A grieving note by Harry M. Dean memorializes a departed boy with a poem about tiny shoes. The speaker keeps the worn footwear in the room where the child often spoke and prays for him each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Dean
Northwest Farmstead
Merry Christmas and New Year Greeting From St John
A fragment reads wishes for a white Christmas and a safe year ahead in St John. Mentions market offerings and a church gathering next Thursday. Contains altered phrases and unclear cadence referencing a morning subject at a Baptist church and a musical program with choir and angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Ratification Meeting Recommends Park Land Purchase Plan
A Monday ratification meeting in City Hall voted to include the Stearaga Allen land tracts in the park budget for purchase and to submit the park bond plan to voters. The unit plan would require a two thirds vote, with opposition favoring separate tract ballots. Four tracts totalling about 41,500 are listed, plus expected concessions from owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearaga-Allen
G. A. Boyd
C. B. Russell
A. W. Vincent
GL. Perrine
D.C. Lewis
Marion Johnson
Chas, Anderson
Carl Majeske
Watch Night Service at M Fi church Ushers Old Year Out New Year In
Watch night service at M Fi church next Wednesday features a New Year sermon a refreshments hour from 8 15 to 10 80 with a luncheon served by the Indies aid society and a 10 20 platform meeting with speakers followed by praise and prayer. All are invited to join in this revival season to help extend the kingdom of God Pastor E Ingulla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fi
Lon
Kingdom of God
E. Ingulla
Annual Election of Officers at Local Woodmen Camp
The Modern Woodmen of America local camp held its annual officer election with Geo W Mut as Past Consul and C F Chadwick as Consul among others including Avey Dunbar Garlick Crompton Simpson Tooley. Large turnout, busy agenda, and festive mood as installation is planned at University Park Thursday at 8 p.m. at O F University Park with a joint ceremony.
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Americ
Geo. W. Mut
C. Ft. Chadwick
Avey
Dunbar
Clark
Chas
E. Garlick
Crompton
Watchman
J. A. Simpson
K. Tooley
Lota
America
Danas
O. F. University Park
Pinty Thes
Willis Moxon Returns to Wilderville Homestead for Holidays
Willis Moxon, long time resident of a fine homestead near Wilderville Oregon, is back in town for the holidays after several years away. He has held down the property, contributing to the local scene and family plans during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Moxon
Wilderville
Oregon
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Crescent Steel
Archie Maher
N. Central Avenue
F. A. Kenney
Williamette Boulevard
M. Apach
Macrum Avenue
C. C. Sommers
S. Gresham Street
Harry Lashinger
Harvard Street
Mrs. Yates
N. Ivanhoe
M. F. Zimmerman
E. Richmond Street
L. Eb, Sporup
W. Catlin
L. A. Schibler
Pittsburg Street
L. K. Simmons
Oswego Street
Wellsville
Ormandy Bros. Furniture
Gilmore
Beinto
Carranza
Santa Clara
Anna Held
Oregon ‘Merchants’ Mutual Fire Assurance Association
Lauthers’ Mercantile Papery
State Gas Company
Jersey
Columbia Phonographs
J. N. Edlefsen
Commercial Club
Review
Pais
Wham & Currier, Couch & Co
Ormandy Bros
St. Johns Hardware Co
St. Johns Pharmacy
Currin
Laurel Lodge No
Bayer
Illinois
Pankhurst
Wilson
Howard
Durand, Wis
Wright
South Hayes Street
St. Johns Water Company
Marshall
Pease
Pacific Cada
Cathiast Satay
St. Johns i Jay
Cada
Babe E. McIntyre
St. Ns
Edmondson CO
Columbia
NicCall
the Fashion Authority
Pali
Mecall Company
Yewcon
Wowahaangrot
Lowney
River Front
Salem Street
C. F. Dean
North Fessenden
Charleston
North Hayes Street
Addy
Poeppings
H. F. Clark
Furniire
Hayes Street
Gilmere
Walter McDonald
Henry
Reirs
the Peninsula
Paran Avram
Pres
Jous N. Rotarses, Cash
F.C. Knarr
8. I. Donn
Bevis Giuali
Watch Night Service
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