NEW CITY HALL OPENS IN ST JOHNS DESCRIBED
The city fathers met in their new tepee last Tuesday in a brick two story hall at 45 by 71 feet with a basement. It houses the fire department, boiler room, records vaults, and offices while the second floor offers a council chamber and a large assembly space for up to 500 people. The building features electric lighting, birch and fir finishes, and plans for a flagpole and furnishings. The article praises the structure as a symbol of St Johns progress and growth beyond 10 000 residents.
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Burlington
Philadelphia
Hayes Streets
Willamette River
St. Johns
Fire Department
Trea Urer
Gyimmnasinit
St. Johna
Distressing Accident Claims Mrs. Anderson at Oak Park
Mrs. Thomas Anderson, who ran a Tacoma street millinery shop, suffered a broken leg after a fall near her husband’s Oak Park bakery. Previously she endured rheumatism and paralysis, following a three week stay at St. Martin’s Springs for treatment. The community expresses sympathy for her ongoing hardships.
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Thomas Anderson
Tacoma Street
St. Martin's Springs
Oak Park
Anderson
June Wedding and Death Record in St Johns
A June wedding united Glenn and Miss Marian May at a local church with Rev F J Young officiating. The couple wedding reception at the bride’s home in North St Johns then settled in Sellwood. Mrs Richard J died at home on June 28 after illness and hospital care. funeral at a Portland parlor and interment in Low er Cemetery. Mrs John Haty died at St Vincent hospital June 27 and was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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Glenn
Miss Marian May
F. J. Young
North St. Johns
Mra. Glenn
Boone
Sellwood
St. Glenn
Mra
Richard J
J “Street
Richard
Portland
Loweir Cemetery
St. Jobe
John Ha Ty
St. Vincent Hospital
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Proposed removal of Portland Columbia Engineering Works
The Columbia Engineering Works plans to move from Tenth and Johnson to a 175 acre waterfront tract south of Linnton. The new plant will occupy more than a full block and expand operations. The substantial factory is expected to bring employment to St Johns and nearby residents as the site sits opposite the city.
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Columbia Engineering Works
Tenth and
Johnson Streets
Portland
Water Front
Linnton
St. Johns
Swift & Co to Open New Union Meat Plant on Peninsula
Swift & Co packers plan a new million dollar plant on the peninsula to be operated as Union Meat Co. It is to hire workers who may settle in St Johns and start operations within 18 months. North Portland yards and Troutdale slaughtering pens will be abandoned as production shifts to the new site.
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Swift & Co
Union Meat Co
St. Johns
North Portland
Troutdale
Hall Family Reunion Brings Relatives From Far Afield
The Brampton Conservator notes a Hall family reunion in June with members from California Colorado Kansas Ohio Oregon Toronto Winnipeg and other places. Geo M Mall city treasurer visited his childhood home and Albert Hall aged 92 the sole living founder member attended alongside 35 outsiders. Levi S Hall of Churchville Ontario owns the family home and descendants live across Canada and the United States. The event left Mr Hall with lasting memories of the gathering.
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Brampton
Out
Hall
California
Colorado
Kansas
Ohio
Oregon
Toronto
Winnipeg
Canada
Geo
M. Mall
Albert Hall
Orginal
Asa Hall
Hale
Levi 5
Churchville
Ont
America
Mr. Hall
New Ferry to Boost St Johns Trade and Travel
The Journal reports the St Johns Ferry Co to launch a new ferry offering faster transport for farmers in the fertile valley west of W Court. It will move produce to St Johns instead of Portland and ease intershore travel. The article notes the forthcoming vessel will benefit the region and local commerce.
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St Johns Ferry Co
St. Johns
Court
St. Johnsets
Portland
Business Men Urged to Promote Free Paper Distribution
The Re view announces free home delivery starting next week in St Johns Linnton Portsmouth and University Park. The paper plans to double its mailing list over two months and markets the free distribution as an unbeatable advertising medium. Businesses are urged to reserve space promptly while limited opportunities remain.
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St. Johns
Linnton
Portsmouth
University Park
Hamiltons celebrate 54th wedding anniversary in July
W. H. Hamilton and his wife marked their 54th anniversary on Tuesday July 2. They are parents of eleven children, eight living. Hamilton says he still feels young and loves his wife as much as twenty years ago. He quips that if all married couples matched this record divorce courts would collapse.
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W. H. Hamilton
Mrs. Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
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Express Company
C. W. Stearns
Woodlawn
General Electric
Point View
Jersey Street
Clackamas
Jersey St
R. R
H. G. Ogden
Review Office
ST. Johns, Oregon
New City Hall
P. T. Glenn
Miss Magone
Grim Reaper
Hichard
Hagourty
BIG Foundry
Geo. M. Hall
White House
Scott
Decatur Street
Riverside Hotel
Bon Ton
Manstreip & Kanne
West Coast
Investinasio
S.C. Cook ‘Office
Paint View Station
M. L. Holbrook
C. B. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East ST. Johns
Columbia Boulevard
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Maegley
Railroad
Jobes’ Mill
Smitips Crossing
Phone Union
Steves
Whitwood Court
KK. Shepard & CO
Hg, OG Din
Sr, Jota
Colvin & Henderson
Roos
Tito
Orvosrit Postarron
St. Johns Undertaking Co
FAA
Lary
Tone Dain
Eave
Paonia
Undertakers
Zeller-Byrnes CO
Leroy H. Smith & CO
Cochran Block
Petersen & Noce
Taltons
N. Jersey St
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