Portland Plan for West Side Elevator and Rail Link
The Portland Board of Trade announces a $260,000 West Side warehouse and grain elevator project to store 600,000 bushels, financed by eastern capitalists from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Goodrich & Goodrich to design a reinforced concrete, fireproof facility with electric motors and auto starters for handling three or more grain types. Aims to ease bulk and bagged grain shipments and improve unloading costs, with completion targeted by July to serve the incoming crop. The United Railways plans passenger service to Holbrook by March, contingent on Portland city franchise rules, with cars running from Third and Stark to Holbrook and heavy equipment en route. A future extension to the Columbia River towns is debated, pending right-of-way donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Muller
Board of Trade
Muller
Portland
Minneapolis
Chicago
Kansas City
New Oreans
Amsurancea
United Railways
Holbrook
Chamber of Commerce
Third
Stark Streets
Stark
Linnton
St. Helens
Ed Railways
Columbia River
Helens
Lower River
Two Gas Franchises Seek City Consent in St Johns Meeting
At a late city council session in St Johns two firms pressed to lay mains through the town. Portland Gas proposed a franchise at 1.05 per thousand feet while St Johns Gas Light and Heat offered a rival deal. Council delayed action pending clearer terms and bonds, while approving several street improvements and utility bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan
Portland Gas Company
Corneil
St. Johine
Gnain
St. Johns
Dade
Tite
Couneilman Hunter
Inge
M. L. Holbrook
Richymond Street
Caples
Fessenden Street
Jersey Street
Willams Avenue
Rey Street
Bt. Johns
Holybrook
Alderman Doble
Windle
Richmond Street
Jersey
Preetenden
Pabat
Bt. Johne
Port
St Johns Gea Light and Heat Company
Johnna
Bin
Pabst
Apon
Davis
Council
Miteat
Tiny Paducah Baby Named After President Elect Taft
A Paducah Kentucky couple welcomes their two pound newborn, likely the smallest baby alive, christened Hi Taft Lady after the president elect. At birth the infant measured 11 inches long and weighed 20 ounces with minute hands and feet. The child has since surpassed an inch in height and now weighs two pounds as the family, with two older children, reports steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padw Cah
Kentucky
Taft
Grain Cleaning Machines Limited to Three Elevators
Partial bulk grain cleaning reduces equipment to three machines. The message urges practical steps and references the gospel of St. Johns as a guiding principle.
Surprise Shower Honors Mme Béaule Irene Cole Adoption
A February 11 surprise shower honored Mme Béaule Irene Cole joining Elder J. Cole and wife at 624 North Fillmore Street Ht Johns. Family and guests, about eighteen women, enjoyed youthful merriment and refreshments prepared by skilled cooks. Attendees included Mrs Beott Mixes Eilze Cole Mrs Joe Fletcher Mrs C J Sellard Mrs Sateriee Miss Mary Saylor Mrs Bellew Mrs Perry Bellew Mrs Gatter Mrs Couch Mrs Baldwin Miss John Thornton Miss Lucretia Cummings Mrs Eugene O’Hara Mrs L A Emish Mrs Otto Theil Mrs John Nelson Mrs N C Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme Béaule
Irene Cole
J. Cole
North Fillmore Street
Johns
Papa
Mama
Beott
Mixes Eilze Cole
Joe Fletcher
C. J. Sellard
Sateriee
Mary Saylor
B. F. Bellou
Perry Bellew
J Gatter
K. G. Couch
Frank Clark Moves Family To Appealing New Home
Frank Clark relocates his family from Lents to a very good looking new residence that impresses him and his household with its features and neighborhood appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Lents
Finds Nothing Better M. 8. Cobb Returns to St Johns
M. 8. Cobb, who recently announced closing his dry goods store on the corner of Jersey and Philadelphia, will continue at the same location. He toured the Northwest seeking a better site but found St Johns brightest for prospects. He ordered a large line of new goods and plans to serve the public better than ever. The weather man notes we are about four inches shy of our yearly rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Jersey
Philadelphia
Atronta
Johns
St Johns
Oregon's pave for you and promising state notes
Community social event at Mr and Mrs Jedora Bailey's South Hayes Street home honored Mrs Bailey for guiding the Laurelwood Lodge degree team. A Portland audience received promotional material lauding Oregon's favorable growth, irrigation, and natural resources, detailing population, agriculture, dairying, fruit, poultry, and mining prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedora
N. J. Bailey
South Hayes Street
Statore and Brothers
Laurelwood Lodge
No. 100
Mra. Bailey
Hendricks
Galley
Aira
Howitt
Mra J
P. Hendricks
Mra
W, Johnson
Robert
Day
H. Remington
A. Scales
M. Black
M. Killet
Ine Ventor
Sam's
United States
Westven
Hanks
Oregon
Locol
Dlas
Women organize home mission society at St John Church
After an address by Mrs L Weaver of Portland the Women's Home Missionary Society was formed by St John ladies at the Methodist Church. Officers include President Mrs Barah Kemp Vice President Mrs A V Learned Recording Secretary Mrs H V Mart Corresponding Bee Mrs B P Kay Mite Hox Bee Mrs Hope Learned Treasurer Mrs Leedom Queen Esther Supt Miss Lena Long. First meeting set for Tuesday afternoon March. All ladies invited. Signed Mrs HV Hurt Heo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Iteraware Hee
W. KB
Pope
Leedom
Kether
Lena Long
M. E
The Village Knocker Parody Amid Chestnut Shade
A satirical verse mocks a gossiping village knocker who hawks tales from dawn till night. It lampoons his cruel tongue and reckless chatter, contrasting his fame with a final comeuppance.
Population Growth Spreads to St Johns as Families Arrive
R L Roberts and family of Guide Rock Nebraska plan to arrive in St Johns on the first of the month to establish their future home. An accompanying family will join, totaling sixteen persons added to the city’s rapidly increasing population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Roberts
Guide Rock
Nebraska
St. Johns
Enjoyable Lincoln Birthday Open House at Homes Lange No 11
Lincoln birthday celebration at Homes Lange No 11 featured an open house and varied program. Performances included solos by Buletia Cirwene and Jonute Qrevne, a Bythtaw Quartet violin piece, a May drill by Knights’ daughters, and readings by various local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bythtaw Quartet
Monkey
Bock
Horsman
Stare
Olwehy
Edward Gasban
Hitle Daughters of Knights
Quarantine Release and Measles-Like Illness Report
B D Holcomb and two boys freed from quarantine after a week of confinement. A month old baby remains the only one affliced with a dread disease. The outbreak at a city facility has been mild and controlled by the board of health. No deaths reported. Archie Maher returned to town from Tillamook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcomb
Pupordie Ulla Elty
Heal Bach
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Ent Society
ST. Johns Mecca
The
Portland Board of Trade
Cleneth | Goodrich
Haltmore
Ionta
Buchanan Street
St. Johns Heights
Hartman Eres Willis Boulevard
Oswalo Street
Charleston
Atrwet
Hudson
Measenden
Black
Andrew
Charles Anderson
Recorder
Premont
Johan Une Sdeht and Heat Co
John and
Edison Streets
N. J
Bailey
Citiens
New Society
Longfellow
Archie Maher
Tillamook
Hie
Juhi
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