Jersey street paving meeting backs Westrymite option
A Jersey Street property owners meeting in City Hall last Thursday discussed hard surface proposals. A Bitulithic sample praised, with over 70 percent of owners signing a petition supporting it at up to $1.85 per yard.
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Jersey Street
A. W. Davis
Paschal Hill
Johnson
St. Johns
Oregon
Portland
Bitulithic
Blakely
St. McKeon
Paving Trust
Seattle
Westrymite
Chicago
J. 3. Downey
Ore
New Trolley Line Rumor Circulates in St Johns
A strong rumor claims the Mowat Hood Railway & Power Co will seek a city franchise to build operate and maintain an electric trolley along a route from the Broadway bridge down Wil lamette boulevard to Richmond Hayes Catlin and toward East St Johns terminating near the Swift packing plant. Backers cite a new power plant near the dry dock and river scenery as strong incentives. The current trolley line is crowded and a faster double track or new line would relieve congestion and offer a about 20 to 25 minute Portland trips, benefiting residents.
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Mowat Hood Railway & Power Co
City Council of
St. Johns
James J. Hillis
Broadway
Wilamette Boulevard
Richmond Street
Richmond
Hayes
Catlin
Portland Railway, Eight & Power Co
East St. Johns
Swift Packing
Portland
Dry Dock
Mount Hood Railway & Power Co
Swift
Potland
Stock Yards Receipts and Prices Ahead of Christmas Beef Demand
Stock Yards weekly totals show 1695 cattle 144 calves 555 hogs 1452 sheep and 11 horses. Demand for quality Christmas beef boosted ready sale at high prices with steers up to 7.50 and a fancy steer at 14.50. Cows reached 5.50 and good steers 5.90 to 6.25. hogs climbed to 9.00 for a top load. Lambs sold at 5.65 as market remains firm with light supplies and demand centered on hay or grain fed animals.
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Hoyers
Ae Muha
T Avy Demai
D. ©. Lively
City considers bids for hard surface on hillside street
After rain, moisture kept workers from testing Westrumite on mud holes. Blakely testified of a hillside street where Westrumite was laid with an 8 percent grade and showed no surface difference from level. Hill moved to advertise bids for hard surface without discrimination. motion passed unanimously. Adjourned to February 23.
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Blakely
McKeon
Klamath Falls to Get First Bank in Oregon
A new bank is planned for Klamath Falls with potential to spur similar openings in other Oregon cities. See F. W. Valentine for real estate and insurance at 204 N Jersey.
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Klamath Palls
Oregon
F. W. Valentine
Jersey
A Good Resolution to Advertise Throughout the Year
A column urges Mr. Businessman to commit to regular advertising, budgeting a monthly minimum to smartly reach patrons. It cites St Johns merchants who prosper through print ads, notes broad gains for drug stores, and argues advertising is essential to grow trade and become a household name.
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St. Johns
Portland
Mike
Push Club Needed to Unite St Johns Citizens
An editorial urges formation of a St Johns Push Club to replace failed Commercial clubs. It argues local attrition, factional strife, and lack of citizen participation hinder progress, and calls for all property owners and residents to unite in a vigorous new civic organization. The piece notes the city lacks a unifying body beyond a dwindling realty board and emphasizes the new year as ideal for organizing.
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St. Johns
St. Johus
Long-Lived Yet Inactive People Cited by Telegraph
The New York Telegraph notes William Mead who lived to 118 spent time outdoors and golfed, while Old Dubois of Canada near Lake Erie aged 119 did little work or exercise. It claims the long-lived never exercised, and suggests fishing and simple foods as a path to longevity.
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William M. Avarts
Benthia
Hearly Winery
Exsena
William Mead
Mead
Old Dubois
Canada
Lake Erie
Dubois
New York Telegraph
A Year Ends for St Johns in 1910 Highlights
The article notes a favorable year for St Johns ending 1910. It cites steady growth, completed street work, added over a hundred residences, progress on sewer projects, a finished new high school, low death rate, and no major diseases. It looks ahead to improvements including a trolley line, Swift packing plant access, a city dock, paving on Jersey and Burlington streets, new industries, blocks, and residences.
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St. Johns
Swift
Jersey
Burlington
Welfare at Portland Woolen Mills Celebration
Idle mill employees enjoyed a cordial Saturday program with the Willamette Quartet and band. A circulating library for workers was pledged, a fine lunch served, and gifts given to department heads, signaling harmony between capital and labor at the Northwest mill.
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Portland Woolen Mills
Willamette Four
Thompson
Woolen Mills
Northwest
Oregon Population Rise Predicted By Traffic Expert
R B Miller traffic manager of Harriman lines in the Northwest forecasts Oregon population reaching 1 200 000 by the next census and the United States about 113 000 000 as Western migration shifts toward unclaimed coastal lands. He cites persistent western growth and vast vacant agricultural lands as the motive.
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Oregon
R. B. Miller
Harriman Lines
Northwest
United States
City Council approves street lighting and passes quarry lease
Council adopts arc lights at Alma Willamette corner and Trumbull Jersey corners. Grants extensions for North Ivanhoe and Mohawk street projects. Receives report on city rock quarry yield and dividends. Negotiations over sewer routing with Weyerhaeuser Unit proceed. quarry lease ordinance passes with five year term and future option. Debate over tree removal on Philadelphia Street halts with majority favoring removal when graded.
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Hendricks
Alma and
Willamette Boulevard
Davis
Windle
Trumbull
Jersey
Ivanhoe
Catlin
Downey
Trumbull Street
Jersey Streets
St. Johns
Hills
Jersey Street
Richmond Street
M. G. Nease
City Rock
Hiller
Hout
Weyerhaeuser Land Co
Hunt
Pacific Coast
M. G. Neave
Day
Philadelphia
Counscilman Windle
Johnson
Wayfarers
Sol
Burlington
Protest Against Jersey Street Pavement Bid Competition
A Portland resident Wa. B. Roberts writes to J. Downey objecting to awarding a jersey street pavement contract without competitive bidding. He urges inviting Westernite Co. to bid, cites potential cost savings, and threatens court action if competition is blocked. Roberts notes 150 feet of exposure and emphasizes citizens’ tax impact and duty to community.
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St. Johns, Ore
Ritnlithic Pavement Co
Jersey Street
Westramite Co
Tam
Wa. B. Roberts
Home Wedding Unites Roat and Mayn at Cox Residence
A home wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mr and Mrs Talwand J Cox on South Ivanhoe street in St Johns Oregon. Rev Conrad L Owen of the First Baptist church united Lewis Frederick Roat of St Johns Oregon and Sadietta Mayn of Portland Maine in a double ring ceremony. Rudolph John Kinder sang He... and Lohengrin's wedding march accompanied by Mrs Kinder. The ceremony area was decorated with Oregon grape ferns and oat flowers under an arch of Oregon grape. The couple will reside at 10 South Ivanhoe street St Johns after congratulations and a small reception.
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Talwand J. Cox
Ivanhoe Street
Dee
Conrad L. Owen
First Baptist Church
Lewis Frederick Roat
St. Johns Oregon
Sadietta Mayn
Portland
Maine
Rudolph John Kinder
Lohengrin
Crescent Range seeks home cook with long service
A self described reliable cook offers five year faithful service as a home kitchen helper. She promises economical behavior, baking skills, neat science, and beauty, with no afternoons off and flexible hours. Stopping at Calef Bros in St Johns Oregon opposite the post office.
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Crescent Range
Calef Bros
St. Johns
Oregon
Postoffice
Employers Buy Christmas Evcuts Aimed at Labor Peace
Millions spent by employers on Christmas efforts across the country are seen as more effective than socialist rhetoric in easing capital and labor tensions. A pipeline project was laid but full resurfacing remained pending.
Want Larger Salaries For St Johns Teachers Raise Bid
St Johns school teachers petition directors for a 20 percent pay increase claiming higher living costs and salaries lag behind similar western cities. They cite a yearly living cost estimate of 940.50 with most teachers backing the demand. a vote by residents will determine if salaries rise 20 percent or stay as agreed.
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St. Johns School
St. Johns
Portland
Charles A. Pry
Mixes Ancautley
Brians
Boyd
Jneipal
Charles A. Pal
Lark
Mabel Mia
J. G. Fisher
Alda Overstreet
Sara B.gray
Anna B.quigley
Verne M. Founer
Vrancie Loller
Mary Haley
Edith Carter
Margaret Ostrander
Evangeline Hart
North School
Nellie M. Stevens
Madge Dann
Martha Kroner
Hdna Hayes
Laura McIntosh
Hast
Emma Clanton
Lucy D. Hoye
F. L Coovert
Rifle McDaniels
Bachelors Elect Officers For Coming Year
Last Tuesday night the Bachelors' Club elected officers to lead next year. T. J. Bishop will serve as president with C. O. Rogers as vice president and A. J. Johnson as corresponding secretary. W. Ki. Byerlee is financial secretary, B. Lee, W. A. Webster and O. F. Mason become managers, and Ll. M. Fassett is head floor manager. The club also bought a plane addition to its elaborate structure, signaling an ambitious term ahead.
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Bachelors’ Club
Glt
T.J. Bishop
C. O. Rogers
A. J. Johnson
W. Ki. Byerlee
B. Lee
W. A, Webster
O. F. Mason
Ll. M. Fassett
Bachelors
Building Permits For Burr and Chicago Streets Reported
Permit records list Anna Severance to build a dwelling on Burr street near Swenson for 250 dollars. Julius Markwart authorized to erect a dwelling on Chicago street between Kellogg and Jersey costing 2000 dollars. The St Johns Planing Mill approved to construct a planer shed on Bradford street between Pittsburgh and Salem for 100 dollars.
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Anna Severance
Burr Street
Swenson
Julius Markwart
Chicago Street
Kellogg
Jersey
St. Johns
Bradford Street
Pittsburg
Salem
Southern Pacific Pays Medical Costs for Actress
Report notes the Southern Pacific Railroad Co paid all doctor and hospital bills for the young actress Marie Marie who suffered injuries. the company also gave a substantial sum, suggesting corporate humanity.
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Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Marie Marie
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St. Johns Heights
Williams
Council
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