Commercial Club Airs Plans at Holbrook Block Meeting
A large Commercial Club turnout heard B F Crawshaw of Astoria discuss promotion and committee plans. The group endorsed a petition for county commissioners to operate the ferry boat starting Feb 15, until a new boat is in service, and set no initiation fee until March 1. Committees were to study a St Johns federal post office project and Selverence for St Johns, with details deferred to next week. Proponents of a spark extinguisher plant seeks club backing, to be addressed next week.
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Holbrook Block
Crawshaw
Astoria
K. C
Couch
St. Johns
The Seamy Side of Life Poem Book and Chorus Plans
Kentucky poet kk L Hardin now based in Portland writes a unique book of poems titled The Seamy Side of Life illustrated by Murray Wade and on sale at St Johns Pharmacy for 25 cents. The Orpheus Male Chorus of Portland directed by Prof. W M Wilson will present two concerts within four months with an all star Pacific coast program. season tickets at St Johns Hardware Co store provided by EB Perkins for 3.00, granting two tickets to each concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. L. Hardin
Portland
Murray Wade
St. Johns
Orpheus Male Chorus
W. M. Wilson
Land
Pacific Coast
Perkins
St Johns City Council Pushes Concrete Street Upgrades
At Tuesday night’s meeting St Johns officials approved concrete surfacing on Burlington Street from City Hall to Bradford Street, with support for extending to the block north of Jersey and Kellogg. Plans also direct data for Wessenden Street improvements, while Holbrook brothers pledge to cover any excess costs. Portland moves toward hard surfacing Dawson and extending Fessenden street, with Baltimore Street to follow when feasible.
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Burlington Street
City Hall
Bradford Street
St. Johns
Burlington
Jersey
Kellogg
Wessenden Street
Buchanan
Holbrook Brothers
Portland
Fessenden
Edward
Chanan Street
City of
Portland Railway, Light and Power Co
Dawson Street
Jersey Street
Baltimore Street
Ivanhoe Street
Joint Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Install Officers
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a joint installation in their hall on Wednesday evening with a crowded turnout. Rebekahs officers impressed with precise maneuvers while Odd Fellows officers were installed by Mary Simmons, joined by Laurelwood Rebekah lodge officers including Alda Overstreet, Cora Merrill, Hattie McKinney, and others in attendance.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Apac
T. E. Smyser
N.G
Mary Simmons
Laurelwood Rebekah Lodge
Alda Overstreet
N. G
Cora Merrill
V. G
Hattie McKinney
Amanda Whitmore
Anne Hathaway
Josephine Hendricks
Lillie Sizemore
Nellie Benham
I. G
J. C. Brooks
O. G
Bank Increases Capital At Annual Stockholders Meeting
At the annual meeting of the First National Bank of this city the capital stock was increased from 25000 to 50000, effective April 1, raising total protection to 110000. Paid in capital becomes 50000, earned surplus since four years of operation stands at 10000, with additional stockholders' ability noted. Directors elected include W. K. Hauser, Grant Smith & Co. partner, Sylvester Peterson, R. M. Tuttle of Portland, A. R. Jobes, Perry C. Stroud, C. B. Russell, and F. P. Drinker of St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Denmsenily
W. K. Hauser
The
Fria
Grant Smith & Co
Sylvester Peterson
R. M. Tuttle
Portland
A. R. Jobes
Perry C. Stroud
C. B. Russell
FP. P. Drinker
St. Johns
Minerva Chapter Hemera meeting secretary amid meat market plug
A Minerva Chapter Hemera meeting took place at 7 pm with Khareertane Rogers serving as secretary. The notice also promotes St. John Meat Market on Jersey Street offering fresh meats.
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Minerva
Hemera
St. John
Jersey Street
Commendable City Project for St Johns Wood Clearing
Mayor Couch proposes a city effort to clear Gatton farm land by cutting wood for use at the city hall or sale to families at below market price. Unemployed residents would gain work, with Gatton reportedly offering land clearance in return. Also notes Elma Washington pumping plant contract to Welton Kibbe Cochran for 14806 dollars. Lang Co goods moved, Jobeaines to occupy renovated Holbrook building. First Christian Science services listed. Frank Test seriously ill, developing news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couch
St. Johns
Gatton
Rowland
Welton, Kibbe & Cochran
Elma
Wash
T. H. Cochran
St Johns News Roundup Includes Burglaries and Meetings
Local items report a barber shop burglary for about 15 razors and strops, a stockholders meeting at Peninsula National Bank, a Sons of Veterans camp organization meeting at Albina fire hall, new management at St Johns Meat Market, and various notices from churches and businesses including Callaway lodging, dairy, and hardware. Community notices cover social clubs, real estate ads, and local trades with scattered weather and service notes in St Johns Oregon.
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Albina Avenue
Sons of Veterans
Constipation Remedies Promoted Across Ailment List
An advertisement touts Chanderlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular and prevent diseases. It claims relief from various ailments and notes the product is sold by all dealers along with a Telegram-beat publication mentioning Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chanderlain
Stockton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commercial Club
Cartiers
Itionde
Lang & Co
Holbrook
Philadelphia and
Jersey Streets
First Christian Science Society
Frank Test
Hobson's Guaranteed
Hobson's
Hobsons
Onib
Tao
Hobsons Tolu
Hobsons Protecto
Haywoods
Kodaks
Eastman
Colgate
Powiler
Soe
Robertine
Joe Camotine
Pinkham's Cc
Jor
Dean
DeWitt
North Bank
NYALS
H. F. Cae We Furniture
Mra. J. H. James
Snohomish, Wash
M. J
Will
H. Shankland
Tindhoe
Richmond
Ivanhoe Streets
G. W. Nelson
Peninsula National Bank
Callaway
Mredna Ki
Leavitt Street
St. John, Ore
McKinney & Davis
Peninsula Hardware Co
Jte
St. Johns Dairy Produce Co
North Jersey
Winter's Wood
East
Mohawk
Floyd
Stark
Ore
F. C. Knapp
Chamber of Commerce
Poe
Ir. Knapp
St. Johnson
Debonaire Club
St. Johns Gas Co
Mount Hood Ry. & Power Co
J. A. Cole
Ty St. Johns
Julia Ross
Mins Hila Ross
Helena, Montana
J.P. Menricks
Sane Bungalow
Sip
St. John Dairyaint Co
L. A. Pickler
St. Johna
A. F
A. M
J . O. Rogers
Gail Perrine
Os Fellows
Sigs
Kalama
Chicago
Gsfr
Roomie
Blackburn Undertaking
FO. B. Wood
First Baptist Church
Rocky Mountain
Marine Eye
Smiths
Carters K & B
Welches
Hinkleys
Cardus Soc
St. Johns Pharmacy
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