Christmas in St Johns a rambler through the town
A lively Christmas Eve in St Johns with church programs, Santa Claus visits, and awards. The piece notes weddings, gifts from a Sunday school class, and a humorous account of a pastor’s desk present. It contrasts holiday cheer with local commerce and ends urging civic boosterism and resistance to annexation ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Bickner’s Hall
Christian Church
Santa Klaus
the Baptist Church
Willie C. Finch
Eva F. York
Rockefeller
Evangelical Church
Suguay
C. H. Thayer
Gates
Ray Bullis
Santy
F. L. Young
Henseman
Brother Young
Mr. Young
Chicago
Windy City
Brother Nelson
Congregational Shurch
Mr. Clark
King Bee Santy
Gratitude Notes From Holmes Lodge Overcoat Gift
Editor expresses thanks to Holmes lodge brothers for presenting a fine overcoat last Friday evening. He recalls the kind gesture as not about value but spirit, with Fraternity and K of P members sharing the moment. He pledges renewed diligence and best wishes for a prosperous New Year to all brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Lodge
K. of P
W. C. Alderson
No Rest for the Bees Story Fragments
Fragmentary note describes people around fires as winter grips the middle west. Mentions bees, sow and mee her Chi s bees, and harsh weather with 30 prairie snow. Vague references imply a rural setting and seasonal hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
St. Johus
Sunday Foot Ball Battle Ends 6 All Stars Prevail
The doughty Bunker Hill football eleven defeated Albina by a score of 6 to 0 last Sunday in a hard fought clash. Bunker Hill scored in the first half after a sustained drive, while Albina failed to convert a late chance near the goal line. Vosper’s high punt and Canelli and Bate of the victors were standout, though footing was slippery due to sawdust and water. Attendance was good and the All Stars may face Bunker Hill at St Johns next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughty
Bunker Hill
Albina
Giants
Patriots
Vosper
Kint
Cathy Par Gern Sual Yi
Canelli
Bateb
Hood River Visitors Highlight Local Notables
Bert Stranahan and Mike Welch, two Hood River old timers, visited the city last Saturday and stopped by this office. Stranahan, a well known liveryman, and Welch, Hood River’s veteran veterinarian, may have been inspecting the horse flesh in town, though they did not say so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Stranahan
Mike Welch
Hood River
Mr. Stranahan
Mr. Welch
An Old Time Pupil Visits Byerlee Family
Miss Minnie Burke of Portland, an old time friend of the Byerlee family, paid a welcome call at their home Sunday afternoon. She appears no older than when she learned the stenographic art from the editor in the late nineteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Burke
Portland
Byerlee
Collier Couple Return From Pendleton Holiday
H. E. Collier and wife came back this week from a holiday visit to Pendleton. They report all well in that area, though Mr. J. Collier was slightly indisposed with a malady described as de Tzar lagrippe during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Collier
Pendleton
J. Collier
Mal de Tzar
Lagrippe
Special school meeting votes ten month levy and school fund uses
A special meeting approved a five mill levy for ten months to fund the coming year. Funds from the James Johns lots sale were allocated to buy a piano for the high school and to outfit the Central school gymnasium, with the balance reverting to the general fund. Objections arose only from W H King regarding gym use during school hours. the meeting adjourned after reviewing expenses and district valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanch
Tom Monahan
W. H. King
Williams
James Johns
Willis Moxon
Jessary
Central School
M.C. A
Portland
Brother King
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Cedar Park
Scales Bros
Oak Park
T. R. Anderson
S. W. Simmei
Ivanhoe Street
Godsey
Rose City
White House
New St. Johns
M. E. Scott
Monty
Wasco County
Oregon
Salem
Pacific Coast
Mag
W. E. Godsey
Portland & Suburban Express CO
First and
Flanders Streets
Woodlawn
Burlington Street
A. Unger
LA Cadiza
ST. Johns Brick CO
Albina Klung
Bere
Gleason
Martin-Malone -Buver
Lg Richardson
Byrnett Alexander
Burroughs
Hekinas Ogle O'Shea
Canedy
Libby
Glapeit
Osper
Zander F Donaldson
ML. Holbrook
C, E, Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Peninsula
Columbia Boulevard
O. R. & N. Railroad
Holbrook
Phone Union
Clark & Wilson Lumber Co
Linnton, Oregon
Lumber Manufacturers
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