Robert Maple Dies at 88 in St Johns
Robert Maple died Friday evening at his home corner of Fessenden and Lively streets at age 88. A longtime St Johns resident he helped shape the city as it grew from wilderness to a modern town. Born July 25 1821 in Steubenville Ohio he married Eliza Page in Vancouver Wash in 1897. Funeral services were held at the M HB church last Sunday at 2 o'clock with many friends attending.
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Robert Maple
Fessenden
Lively
Maple
St. Johns
Morrison Street
Portland
Mr. Maple
Steubenville
Ohio
Eliza Page
Vancouver
Wash
Anon
Los Angeles
Cal
M. HB
Timber sales to fuel Oregon and Washington funds
Timber sales from national forest reserves in Oregon and Washington will bring over 300 thousand dollars to the two commonwealths. Proposals for about 650 million feet are expected this year as private timber scarcity drives mills to reserves. Forest stumpage revenue allocates 25 percent to the state where the forest is, forecasting about 1.2 million dollars for the coming period.
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Oregon
Washington
Oregon Sevenths in 1609 Railroad Growth
Oregon ranks seventh among states in railroad construction for 1609. Leading railroad patrons report the Beaver State added 134 miles of line during the year ending. The Pacific Northwest railway expansion included new lines within Oregon.
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Oregon
Beaver State
Pacific Northpew
Dollar Dream Promises Savings Over Time
A fragmented note urges saving money steadily by earning interest monthly to secure a future. It hints at daily effort to protect funds and accumulate more through time, but provides no concrete figures or sources.
Astoria Seaside and Tillamook Railway Planned for Coast Route
A new coastal line named the Astoria Seaside Tillamook Railway will run from Astoria southward through Warrenton Columbia Beach Gearhart Park Seaside to Tillamook Head. Promoted by United Public Service Company of Philadelphia the line will be managed by notable Astoria and Portland figures with plans to have Astoria to Seaside eight miles completed by July one and Seaside by September one.
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Astoria, Seaside & Tillamook
Astoria
Warrenton
Columbia Beach
Gearhart Park
Seaside
Tillamook Head
Tillamook
United Public Service Company
Philadelphia
Portland
F. L. Evans
Harvey Beckwith
Wells Fargo Tinprese Company
Wells-Fargo Express Pany
H. G. van Dusen
J. M. Anderson
Scandinavian American Bank
Clattop
Columbia
Kelley Lumber Company
Market rebounds at packing plant after holidays
After a quiet holiday period the packing plant reports a strong market for cattle hogs and sheep. Hogs reach a record nine dollars, with prices expected to stay high into spring if trends continue. Idaho shippers pleased, cattle supplies cleared, Montana Wyoming Idaho demand rising, Montana sheep trip adds to arrivals. Receipts this week: 1295 cattle, 101 calves, 2661 sheep, 1699 hogs. D. Lively, General Agent.
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Idaho
California
Montana
Wyoming
D. ©. Lively
Locates Here Again in St Johns Carey Returns
A native of Ohio, Carey returns to St Johns from Honolulu to resume his professional work. He has a residence and office at Fessenden Street and plans to restart the valued service he provided during his prior stay. Mrs. Carey has opened a school in the same area.
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Itert Carey
St. Johns
Ohio
Honolulu
Hawaii
J. C. Scott
Renee
Goz' Fessenden Street
Carey
Practice of a Native Craftsman Noted in Local Scene
A fragmented line notes a local craftsman or professional practicing his trade. The readable fragment hints at ongoing dedication to his profession in the community and reflects the era's craft focus.
Fight at North Kellogg Street Ends in Ejection
A lively gathering at Frank Nowolsky’s home on North Kellogg Street ends with L Kowal being forcibly removed after a brawl fueled by beer and whiskey. Kowal’s arrest for assault fails as Judge Eason dismisses the case, leaving Kowal to pay costs amid claims of unfair American justice.
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Frank Nowolsky
North Kellogg Street
L. Kowal
Companion
Portland
St. Johns
Kowal
Siberia
Nowolsky
Eason
Temple of Justice
Enjoyable Smoker For Newly Elected Officers
The fire department held a smoker and feast for the recently elected officers on Monday night. A full attendance enjoyed a hearty bral rasa and compliments were paid to Basey for managing the commissary and serving coffee described as the best yet, with prospects in coffee making for him.
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Comissary
Basey
Making Things Hum Chinook Dredger Contract at Foot of Rich Ex
The Chinook dredger now named Menken at the foot of Rich ex will pay out at least $75,000 as part of the contract. Lees the agreement is subject to terms and conditions and pending approvals.
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Richex
Bonbam and Currier Trade at Home Store Prompt Service
A fragmented notice notes a home trade in progress with mentions of Bonbam and Currier and a promise of prompt service and courteous treatment. The text is incomplete but centers on a local merchant offering respectful assistance at a home store.
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Bonbam & Currier
Steamer Damage After Willamette Bridge Collision
A large steamer believed to be the Santa Rita damaged the St Johns Shipbuilding plant on the Willamette River Saturday night by tearing out four sets of upper ways and eight 12 by 14 inch piles, then struck Portland Woolen Mills dock causing further harm. Damage estimated at 4000 dollars, with officials noting a misaligned dock though full totals are not yet known.
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Willamette Bridge
Santa Rita
St. Johns Shipbuilding Lant
Portland Woolen Mills
St. Johns Shipbuilding Company
Apent Sipe
Shipbuilding Company
Journal
Session of the City Dads
A city council meeting drew many property owners from Fessenden Street as remonstrances against widening Jersey Street to the river were read, accepted, and filed. The audience questioned the need for the project given no improved streets access below Hayes. The meeting also included the annual report of the St Johns Volunteer Fire department.
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Fessenden Street
Jersey
Jersey Street
Hayes
St. iJohns
Wrestling and boxing card at St Johns Skating Rink
Wednesday evening January 19 features Kid Welch of Salt Lake City to face an Arleta pupil in a catch as catch can match best three of five falls. Smith weighs 144 and Welch 145. Also two four round boxing bouts: Frank Ely of Portland vs Teddy Tobler of San Francisco and Wyon Menning vs Dick Webster of the Firemen’s Athletic club. Event under the Firemen’s club with admission one dollar and reserved seats.
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Kid Welch
Salt Lake City
St. Johes
Smith
Welch
Mr. Smith
Arleta
Frank Ely
Portland
Teddy Tobler
San Francisco
Wyon Menning
Dick ‘Webster
Firemen’s Athletic Club
Firemen's Athletic Club
Jimmy and the Baby and the city council notes
A fragment from a local page recounts a playful poem about a family in St Johns keeping a new baby and the father’s affection clashing with the older child’s feelings. The rest covers city updates including fire loss, a bid inquiry for electric alarms, street viewers’ report on Charleston street, small expense bills, and police staffing decisions.
Building Permits Set at 1800 for Kell Street Edwell Project
4 to G H Owen to erect edwell on Kell street between Chino and New York at an estimated cost of 1800 dollars for Greater Wt Johns.
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G. H. Owen
Kell Street
Chino
New York
Kenton Adds Block, Plans Concrete Building in First Electric Addition
Dyer & Co of Kenton purchased 46 lots from Simmons & Son of St John s for 12000. The tract 214 by 600 feet lies along Denver and Pippin streets. A two story concrete block business block 60 by 100 feet is planned at the Denver Pippin corner. A gravel pit on the western edge adds value for concrete work. The Kenton Building & Land Co is building five cottages on Brandon and Aubrey streets at about 8000 total.
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Dyer & Co
Kenton
Simmons & Son
St. Johns
Denver and
Pippin Streets
Denver
Pippin
Dyer
Kenton Building & Land Co
Brandon
Aubrey
Patterson
Pame Ie
Bank of California
Erry Street
East St. Johns Land Co
Thhe O, R, & N
Otters Shot Near Portland in Columbia Slough Incident
Cleone rancher M S Fisher shot two otters on Sunday near Portland four miles below Cleone on Columbia Slough after a day-long digout. Pelts measured four feet. Fisher’s sons reported sighting the otters Sunday morning. The female was killed after a fight, the male smoked out and killed. Fur dealer values pelts at $25 each. a silver fox killed nearby is valued at $250. The fox, first in Oregon in a decade, was captured near Mount Hood.
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Portland
Columbia Slough
Cleone
M. S. Fisher
Fisher
John P. Plagemann
H. Liebes & Co
Fr.gemann
Oregon
H. Turner
Liebes & Co
Mount Hood
Oregonian
Bonham and Currier Home Store Care Promise
A brief note indicates Bonham and Currier pledge to assist customers who face misfortune with honesty, emphasizing support from the home store. The message conveys a sense of dependable service and customer care.
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First National Bank
Chas
Strangler] Smith
Jimmy and the
Stmart
Jimmy
Mamma
J. H. Fletcher
A. W. Davis
Charleston Street
W. Rogers
H. 5Ewitt
T. P. Hanson
Hendricks
Etheridge
Johnson
Marine Iron Works
Greater
Wt. Johns
Bonham & Currier
T Johns
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