St Johns Levy Sets 4.6 Mills For School Year
A sparsely attended Central School meeting approved a 4.6 mill tax levy expected to raise about $20,000 plus state aid and district balances, totaling over $36,000 for next year to cover obligations and painting needs. Superintendent Boyd showed St Johns costs per pupil lower than Portland, and despite talk of a nine month term, contracts already set for ten months prevented change. The community largely supports board expertise and school performance with no major complaints.
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City Pro
Central School
St. Johns
Portland
Harnest
Lumber Trade Booming Along Columbia River Camps
Lumber camps on the Columbia River expect a record year with increased raw material handling. The booming trade signals higher activity as mills resume operations in February and new mills draw strong orders, keeping facilities busy for the next three months.
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Columbia River
Columbia River District
Portland Union Stock Yards Backed by Regional Livestock Trade
Since September 15 the packing plant receipts at the Portland Union Stock Yards total 23 026 cattle 2 016 sheep 34 328 hogs and 509 horses The Portland market is praised as a growing regional center with high cattle values strong hog and sheep prices and a 25 percent feeder cattle rail rate to 450 miles A Transit House hotel opened to serve shippers and visitors and D O Lively acts as agent extending New Year greetings urging cooperation for a prosperous livestock trade in the Pacific Northwest.
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Portland
United States
Northwest
Portland Union Stock Yards
S. P
Vancouver
Pacifc
Igro
Gece
D. O. Lively
Big Union Planned for Rogue River Valley Fruit Growers
Southern Oregon orchardists plan a single union merging Medford Ashland and Grants Pass fruit growers. The group aims to centralize marketing and procure packing spraying and other materials in carload lots from factories. A board of directors will manage the affairs to maintain Rogue River Valley reputation.
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Rogue River Valley
Oregon
Medford
Ashland
Grants Pass
Pasion
Rogue River
Wapuger
Revision of Rates on North Bank Road Announced
A general rate revision favorable to Northwest shippers will take effect February 1. The new rates apply between points on the North Bank road and adjacent connections, with Portland merchants and freight interests central to the change.
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North Bank
Northwest
India
Portland Srecterk
Ayson Shot With 22 Cal Rifle Last Week
Ayson, a crew member aboard Capt. FP. H. Sessup’s vessel, was shot last week with a 22-calibre rifle. The wound is painful but not dangerous unless complications develop.
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Ayson
H. Sessup
Apr
Warm room board if desired Reasonable 015 Ivashoe
A brief notice offering a warm room and board on request at 015 Ivashoe, located in the north area. The ad promises reasonable terms for accommodation and meals if desired.
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Ivashoe, North
Should Have a Depot Here in St. Johns
The editorial rails at O R N officials for a tiny box office in St. Johns while noting 1253 cars of freight handled in December. It argues for a first class depot commensurate with the town’s business and urges the railroad commission to compel higher service and facilities immediately.
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Chas. Davis
A. W. Davis
A.W
St. Johns
Railroad Commission
Pengentel Johns
O. R. & N. Fellows
Fine Northwest Exhibit Shipments to Washington
Splendid fir finishing from the Northwest described as the most elaborate ever sent, to be shipped to Washington for the Bureau of American Art or a related building project. Panels scrolls medallions and desks hand carved, grain shown to strong advantage, oak stained finish.
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Northwest
Washington
Bureau of Arvetica Ria
John Barrett
Oregon
Washington Lumber Manufacturers
Suspicious Character Detained After Basem ent City Hall Incident
An individual naming himself Frank Lundy was housed in the city hall basement Tuesday. A search revealed revolvers and a large clasp knife. LeRoy Smith alerted police after the man lingered near his home for days. He is to be sentenced for concealed weapons and prior record.
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Frank Lundy
LeRoy Smith
Wuelas
Mrs. H. M. Osgood Hosts New Year's Eve Lunch
Mrs. H. M. Osgood of the St. Johns Bakery entertained about 35 friends with an elegant New Year’s Eve lunch. Guests came from Vancouver Port and St. Johns, and warm wishes for a happy New Year were exchanged.
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H. M. Osgood
St.Johns
Vancouver
Port
St. Johns
Osgood
Not So Cheap After All Amusing dispute over an ax price
An Ohio hardware store tale shows a man debating a $1.15 price with a merchant who adds express and money order fees. The customer pays a total of $1.40 and $1.45 but the merchant offers to hold the ax for ten days, implying mail order delays.
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Ohio
Fire hydrants planned for Fessenden Street upgrade
Mayor Hendricks in his annual report recommends placing seven fire hydrants along Fessenden Street from Jersey to the southeast limits as part of spring improvements. The Water Co will lay an eight inch main the full length if six or seven hydrants are installed, addressing a current lack of fire protection for residents amid the street's significant upgrades.
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Fessenden Street
Jersey
Hendricks
Council
Next Week Ad Bid by North Bank Pharmacy and Tower
The page ad highlights North Bank Pharmacy and W. M. Tower as strong local bidders drawing patronage from Portland. They tout the lowest prices for good goods, warning that cheaper means inferior. Currin and Tower confirm a profitable last week and plan another price run this week, inviting word on future participation.
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North Bank Pharmacy
W. M. Tower
Portland
Currin
Tower
Interesting Case Heard Before Judge Monday Afternoon
The crowded courtroom heard testimony in a five case before a judge. Principals were residents of St Johns and the proceedings grew tense as testimony unfolded. Defendants were bound over for appearance before the Grand Jury.
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Temple of Justice
St. Johns
Building Permits Rise in 1909 with 94276 Valuation
Building permits issued in 1909 totaled 94276, signaling a rise of over 30 percent from the previous year. The report notes December 11 figures showing permits valued at 135065 for the year and urges attention to the year 1910.
First National Bank Endorsed For Safe Money Saving
A short reader notice urges putting money in the First National Bank as a safeguard against adversity. The message emphasizes security of savings with the bank as the recommended depository.
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First National Bank
City Dads Hold Regular Session and Grants Extensions
All members attended the city council meeting. A 60 day extension on West Polk and Itland boulevard works was granted to Thomas Cochran. G H Rannier of St Johns Lumber Co named special police. Ferry use and ticket stats reported. City budget shows $2,761.96. $30,000 in city improvement bonds discussed for sale. Water main work on Fessenden street and hydrants planned. mayor to present recommendations.
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Thomas Cochran
West Polk
Itland Boulevard
Fessenden
Thompson
G. H. Rannier
St. Johns Lumber Co
St. Johns Transportation Co
Elliott & Scoguins
Elliott
Coun
A Pretty Good Record From An Indiana Editor
An Indiana editor, a noted moulder of opinion, delivers a yearly tally of gains and losses. He lists counts for being broke thirty times, having money sixty five times, public praise six times, public drainage two hundred forty nine, invited to drink eighteen times with zero refusals, missed prayer meetings fifty two, roasted by others fifty two, washed the office towel five times, missed meals zero, taken for a preacher forty one times, taken for a capitalist zero, found money zero, taken by hor meat paid fifty seven, no pay four hundred thirty, whipped or whipped others eight, cash on hand at year start one dollar and sixty seven cents, now forty seven cents.
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Indiana
Moves to This Side The Chinook at Richmond Street
Large force of workmen rush alterations and repairs on the Chinook at the foot of Richmond street. Marine Iron Works anticipated as the busy scene for five to six months as President Maher secures a major contract amid competition from larger firms. General Post No 22 G A R and W R C hold a camp installation at I O O F hall on Saturday the 8th at 2 PM with Department Commander Shaw set to install the post.
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Richmond Street
Marine Iron Works
Maher
G. A. RK
W.R.C
I. O. O. F. Hall
Shaw
Printer vs Uncle Sam in Postal and Advertising Conflicts
A satirical exchange criticizes federal postal favors and government envelopes while printers face postage and licensing limits. The piece accuses Uncle Sam of unequal treatment, calls for fair payment of printer’s plant value, and warns of renewed contempt if justice is not served in nationwide printing.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Washington
Sam
Public finances yearly records urged by citizen
A citizen urges city council and school board to publish year end receipts and expenditures summaries. He notes records exist but be inconvenient to check and argues benefits outweigh publication costs, mentioning eastern states as precedent.
Passenger Trains Daily Through St Johns Boosts Notice
Six passenger trains will run daily through St Johns on the O N tracks with Washington Oregon Railway continuing this practice. Two trains stop here on signal for passengers. Routing around the peninsula will bring St Johns and its admirable son to wide notice, highlighting waterfront industries often unseen by trolley travelers.
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St. Johon
Washington & Oregon R. R
Peninsula
St. Johns
Water Front
Fire destroys launch Lima tied at city dock
A New Year's Eve blaze totally destroyed the launch Lima moored near the city dock. Firefighters arrived late and could not reach the flames effectively. Owned by a Portland party and run by H. B. Knight, the boat was left safe when he traveled from Whitwood Court. Cause unknown and the loss about $400 with no insurance.
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Lima
City Dock
Portland
H. B. Knight
Whitwood Court
Gordon Goodhue Shot By Companion Recovers Nearby
Gordon Goodhue who was accidentally shot through the heart by a companion with a 22 calibre rifle last week is improving. He is getting along nicely and is expected to be as well as ever soon.
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Gordon Goodhue
Sulong
Smith-Wagnees Move to New First National Bank Office
The Smith-Wagnee Co. announces new offices at the Lewis Building, suites 311 and 1, on the corner of Fourth and Oak Streets in the First National Bank building. A 3 percent rate is mentioned for savings.
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Smith-Wagne Eves
Oner Co
First National Bank
Vays Lewis
Fourth and
Oak Stree
WARM TROLLEY CAR FIGHT AT ST JOHNS MEETING
Will G. Steel described charges against the trolley company for heated cars between St Johns and Portland before the Railroad Commission. He noted immediate service improvements after filing, and the Peninsula Realty Association vowed to keep pressuring for guarantees. A depot at St Johns was discussed and a request to O R & N to erect one was made.
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Will G. Steel
Peninsula
St. Joh Com
Peninsula Realty Association
St. Johns
Portland
Death of Mrs Isabel R Cosen in this city
Mrs Isabel R Cosen died Sunday December 26 in this city at about 51. She came from Minnesota a week earlier seeking relief from climate and died of cancer. Funeral from Zellar Byrnes parlors December 28 with Rev C P Gates delivering the sermon. Mrs Cosen is survived by Mrs H S Hewitt of this city.
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Isabel R. Cosen
Zellar-Byrnes
C. P. Gates
Minnesota
Cosen
Hewitt
Have to Earn Their Keep Hoboes Must Work for Lodging
The police demand one or two hours of work in exchange for meals and a bed for hoboes seeking lodging. The city sees benefits in repaying meals and reducing fire risk since travelers must sleep somewhere. Many rest in barns or sheds and tourists commonly smoke, increasing fire danger if roaming freely.
Building Permits Issued For Alteration And Plant Construction
Permit docket lists No 1 to F 5 Lindley for Hayes street dwelling alteration at an estimated cost of 400 dollars for Frank McSorley. Permit No 2 to W W Mason for a concrete block manufacturing plant on Myers street between Hartman and Thompson streets with an estimated cost of 1000 dollars.
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Lindley
Hayes Street
Polk
Buchanan Streets
Frank McSorley
W. W. Mason
Myers Street
Hartman and
Thompson Streets
New Officers Elected by Fire Department Meeting
The fire department elected officers at the Monday night meeting led by Chief J T Murphy with Chas Bredeson as chief, Ross Walker secretary, R R Churchill treasurer, Kil Peterson asst chief, and L M Oihus asst chief. The Bachelors club announces a dancing party set for February 17.
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Fire Department
Chas. Bredeson
J. T. Murphy
Ross Walker
R. R. Churchill
Jet
Kil. Peterson
Bachelors’ Club
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