North East Portland Sewage Plan Debated and Revised
City officials weigh disposal options for sewage draining toward the Columbia River. A main trunk sewer may run from Woodlawn to Oregon slough below St Johns, with lateral sewers feeding into it. St Johns would join Portland after July 1, and cement pipe is favored to reduce costs amid debate.
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North
Portland
Columbia River
Columbia
Oregon
Woodlawn
St. Johns
W. T. Vaughan
Vernon
Town business men shun ad fake schemes and protect local ads
The piece urges merchants to ignore traveling advertising schemes such as directories and hotel cards. It describes how big merchants can lure others with endorsed ads, then fleeces follow, and calls for a firm stance by local businesses to stop outside ad ventures and support town newspapers.
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St. Johns
Itum
Port of Portland dredge and barge projects update
Omme at the St. as SI liding plant works on go pipe pontoons for the Port of Portland dredges and began this week. The Columbia Contract Company awards a barge build, Albina Fuel Company work underway, and Columbia dredge boat to be sheathed above water line. Repairs ongoing on the steamer J. N. Teal. Polk's Oregon and Washington State Gant coent Businessed copies available for 6.00, regular 9.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ommene
St. As SI
Port of Portland
Columbia Contract Company
Albina Fuel Company
Columbia
J. N. Teal
Death of J W Suitter in this city after illness
Isaiah W Suitter died at his home after months with Brights disease. Born 1865 in Cary Missouri he came to St Johns in 1905 and resided there until death. He leaves a mother two brothers four sons and three daughters. Funeral was held in the Baptist church Saturday at 7 p.m. with Rev C L Owen officiating and interment at Columbia cemetery in Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah W. Suitter
Bright
Mr. Suitter
Cary
St. Johns
Ann Suitter
Nathan
Bonita
Oregon
Reuben
Maine
Mia
Phoebe Victory
Hod, Me
Susan Pelham
Suitter
Portland
Peelehurch
Ife
Baptist Church
Tio P.m
C. L. Owen
Columbia Cemetery
Kenton
Still In Business Valle Vista Man Reaffirms Real Estate Plans
Valle Vista Oregon June 18 1981 editor review states L Hyenith has not retired from real estate. He severed ties with Smith Wagoner Co and now lives on a farm but claims better prospects in real estate than ever. Invites friends and patrons in St Johns to view investments that exceed past offerings with a guaranteed square deal. Hyenith welcomes visits to Valle Vista his new home in the suburban Washington county area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Washington County
Valle Vista
L, Hyenith
Brick Building Planned for Electric Theatre Site
New brick building by Bickner Bros. will stand one and a half stories, 34 by 90 feet, to house moving picture shows at the Electric Theatre. The current tenant, Harry Mansfield, will move to a first class pool and billiard hall. Completion aimed for the first day. Oregon mill cut in 1910 set a record of 2 006 000 000 feet despite conflicting trade conditions. Twin Falls Idaho tops potato yields in the region with Louis A. Snyder winning a $500 prize by growing 540 bushels per acre after three irrigations. Home Ti Company of Portland installed a pay station at St Johns Pharmacy for convenience.
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Bickner Bros
Dobie
Oregon
Twin Falls
Idaho
Louis A. Snyder
The
Home Ti Company of
Portland
St. Johns Pharmacy
Jersey Street
Portland Subterranean Tube Franchise Proposed for Willamette River
Portland leaders consider a tube franchise to build a 150 mile street railway network with a subsurface river tunnel and West Side loop. Eastern and European backers plan $20 million investment, three-year build, one-year preliminaries, all-night service, six dollar fares, and city revenue from gross proceeds. A. K. Bentley, L. Keady, A. KE Hammond, and A. Clark represent the investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Subway Company
Willamette River
Oregon
Portland
A. K. Bently
L. ¥. Keady
A. KE
Hammond
A. Clark
West Side
Keady
Stock Yards Receipts Show Weaker Undertone Across Markets
Week totals list cattle 2490 calves 94 hogs 1825 horses 69 runs. Cattle prices weaken despite active demand, cheeper supply slow and draggy with lower prices. Mutton moves oddly as packers fill coolers and demand wanes. Hog market lightly supplied with demand from 8.50 to 9.00. D. O. Lively, Gen. Agent.
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Asda
Goo
D. O. Lively
Laurel Lodge Invitation Promptly For 7 30 Monday
Members of Laurel Lodge No 186 and visiting brothers are invited to Odd Fellows meeting at 7 30 next Monday. Laurelwood evecess may visit. Peninsula lodge I O O F and Marietta attend that night. Special invitation to hear a speaker at 8 in the still decorated venue. Byerlee, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Lodge No 186
Odd Fellows Mae
Laurelwood Evecess
Peninsula Lodge 1. O. O. F
Marietta
Denes
Seat
Byerlee
Why Personal News is Hard in St Johns
The editor explains why the paper has few personals in St Johns. Local depots, hotel registers, and streetcar travel limit sources. Reporters must rely on tips from readers or direct notices, as public access to visitor lists is scarce and the town yields little news this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Portland
Polk's Gazeteer Directory for Portland Seattle Spokane and more
Polk's Gazeteer is a comprehensive directory of Portland Seattle Spokane and Tacoma with names and addresses of merchants professionals lumbermen and officials. It includes post offices telegraphs hotels newspapers government measures and a classified business directory valued by the business community for its thoroughness and utility.
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Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Oregon
Washington
School admission notice and stray post at water office
Patrons with children entering school in spring term must consult the attending school by January 16. Children six by April 15 are eligible for admittance for February 2, 1911 term. No new pupils in First Grade after the second week. Supt Chas H Boyd. A large posting is placed in front of the Water Company office on Burlington Street.
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Chas. H. Boyd
The
Water Company
Burlington Street
Has Bearing on Streets Editor Review
A reader argues that annexation into Portland would let the city council expedite street improvements in St Johns. If annexation occurs, full valuation assessments for street work and remonstrance rules could push projects forward, making the street problem easier to resolve.
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Poe
Portland
Coun
St. Johns
Realty prices push St Johns growth claims
William Dudley of Spokane visited St Johns this week and said Portland suburb realty is higher there. He praised the site but warned consolidation with Portland would hinder progress, arguing water frontage costs impede manufacturing and price levels must align with outer districts to advance.
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William Dudley
Spokane
St. Johns
Portland
Bt. Johns
Evangelistic Meetings by State Evangelist Samuel Gregg Tonight
State Evangelist Samuel Gregg speaks tonight on The Devil and His Angels at the Christian church. His forceful, clear delivery and wit engage listeners as he outlines spiritual truths. Sunday evening topic Fraternal Orders Their benefites Which are the Best invites all fraternities to attend. A stere optican show will be used Friday.
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Christian Church
Samuel Gregg
Devil
Sam Jones
Iris
Sam Gregg
Word From Paschal on Post Card About Investigation
Paschal Hill investigator of the paying situation in the Eastern states sends a postcard from Broonfield Town 414 describing a rustic scene with animals and snow. He expects to finish the investigation in ten days but will take a day for a rabbit hunt before returning home.
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Paschal Hill
Broonfield
Town
Paschal
Evangelical Morning Theme and Evening Commencement Plan
An evangelical morning exposition on the book of Eether is noted. In the evening union services Rev. C. P. Gates will preach the baccalaureate sermon to the class of Rett cied oe clase of.
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C. P. Gates
Jubilee Preparations For Homecoming Of Innocents
Elaborate plans mark the homecoming of the Innocents from abroad. A public barbecue on Burlington and Jersey streets will feature Ashby’s bull as the centerpiece, amid experimental paving. Speeches by G G Carhart and Paschal Hill, with Norton and McKeon also to speak, will frame the event with music and tributes as the community welcomes them back.
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Burlington
Jersey
Ashby
Innocenta
Piedmont
Jool Speaking
G. G. Carhart
George
Paschal Hill
Chicago
C. Norton
Enlay
Pon
R. Norton
St. Johns
R. W. McKeon
Gee
M. Hall
PA Bredeen
SPECIAL BARGAINS Five Acre Tracts Near Valle Vista Station
Five acre tracts priced 75 to 200 per acre depending on location. Lots 85 to 125 near Valle Vista station two blocks from the stop. Properties include improved orchard and fruit, several outbuildings, and a house. Two blocks from station with easy access via United Railway. Route 1 Hillsboro Oregon. Owner offers no office rent or city expenses. First come, first served. Leroy H. Smith, Route 1 Hillsboro Ore.
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Valle Vista
Oregon
R. R
Orst
Huy
United Railway
4Th and
Stark
Leroy H. Smith
Hillsboro
Ore
Gus Johnson Visits Local Council in St. Johns
Gus Johnson of Clutskanie Washington, a councilman, spent a fraternal visit with W. HL Klog and the local council on Tuesday evening as part of Work for Greater St Johns efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Johnson
Clutskanie
W.hl. Klog
Mr. Johnson
City Council Minutes Report Tuesday Meeting
All council members attended with Mayor Hendricks presiding. Several items were approved including 60 day extensions on Columbia boulevard and two day delay on Burlington street sewer. land and street easements were discussed. the chief of the fire department race was recommended and unanimously approved. bonds, ordinances, and franchise matters were acted upon or referred for study with committee actions and future schedules.
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Hendricks
Seybold
Burlington Street
Conncillar Johnson
Salem
Cook
C. C. Ollis
May Ple Street
Recorder
Thorns Glover
Davis
Hills
Ygrivier
Madum Avenue
Kellogg Street
Hiller
Mount Hood Railway and Power Nee
S. C.cook
Political pot stirs St Johns voters ahead of April election
The Telegram notes the fight over joining Portland remains the major issue for St Johns in the upcoming city election. It lists speculative tickets for Authas Hexation and Annexation factions with candidates for mayor, recorder, treasurer, attorney, and council seats. Primary set for February 27 with calls to register.
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Portland
St Johns
Authas
A. W. Markle
Fred C. Couch
J. B. Taneh
A.M. Besson
Dobie
C. Cook
Hy Brice
Fred
A. Popa
Abert
A Good Man Dies at Peninsula Station
Mr. D. L. Huff died quietly Friday morning January 5 after a year of illness. A South Dakota native who settled on the Peninsula ten years ago, he worked in turning and fruit raising and served the St John area with honesty. Survived by his widow and two daughters, James Mills of Northern Hilants and Wendell of Aberdeen SD. burial at Riverside cemetery followed by many friends. See F. W. Valentine for real estate and insurance.
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D. L. Huff
St. Johns
Peninsula Station
Alent
South Dakota
Alwuit
Peninsula
St. John
James Mills
Northern Hilants
N. H. Wendell
Aberdeen
Riverside Cemetery
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Polk
Egon
Washington State
J. W. Suitter
Nation of
Sullivan's Gulch
Hawthorne Avenue
Journal
Greater St. Johns
Council
F. W. Valentine
N. Jrevey
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