04 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
1
The Willamette River bank area near St. Johns will see a new alcohol and turpentine plant start operations that may consume all mill residues and sawdust. Locals fear a loss of cheap fuel as slab wood and gas plans emerge, but note abundant nearby coal, firewood, and fuel oil options.
Calef Bros a renowned Portland furniture dealer has leased the Gee Wo building opposite the post office and will open a furniture and house furnishing establishment. They pledge a stock to suit humble homes and stately mansions, promise Portland prices, an easy payment plan, and delivery when the building is ready.
A New Year wedding was solemnized at I C Hurlbert’s home at high noon. Lester E Hense and Alice Elva Hurlbert were joined as husband and wife by Rev Young of the Methodist church. The groom, formerly of Ellensburg, is in lumbering. the bride is a popular St Johns young woman. They left for Portland to begin their married life.
A syndicate that bought the Willamette riverfront site opposite the city has gone east to acquire machinery for an alcohol and turpentine plant. The project will use saw mill refuse wood, require ample capital, and begin construction when weather allows. Found a pocket book with money, inquire at The Review.
A joyous Christmas gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hamilton's 214 Fillmore Street celebrated with turkey and trimmings. Relatives totaling around forty-five grandchildren attended from Portland Vancouver Gresham Greenbay Clark County and local residents. The Hamiltons, long-time St Johns residents, were honored with gifts as the day concluded.
Holmes Lodge No 101 K of P to install officers Friday Jan 11 led by Wim Wakefield CC C L Goodrich WoC Gen KR Black Prelate KOR Holcom Mof W ALM anon M at A J R Kerr 0 G J W Bronson GG Goold M of FP Ki 8 Currier M of 1 J H Black K RS visiting KofP welcomed Taurel Lodge 186 LOO FJ Laurelwood Rebekah No 160 joint installation Monday Jan 19 includes Henry Allen N G F Kh Foote V G Ki J McVicker G M Hall Treasurer Mrs Minnie Hall NG Mrs H S Hewitt V G Mrs Hathaway Secretary Mrs Robison Treasurer public invited to attend
The town seeks to encourage a public reading room with comforts for residents without home environments. A mass meeting will be held within three weeks to discuss establishing a large cozy venue where people can enjoy literature, socializing, and leisure, supported by local clubs, churches, and organizations.
Help wanted advertisement seeking hand ironers for West Coast Laundry. Apply at once with details.
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