Sewer Meeting Calls for Crib of Maple Street Work
City hall meeting led by Councilman Geo L Perrine gathered property owners to voice concerns over Maple Street sewer construction. Attacks on poor manholes tunnels and tamping cited, with calls for one third rebate if work rejected and assurance of payment only after irregularities fixed. Downey recounted defective pipe, lack of tamping, and faulty bidding leading to suspension of payment until issues resolved. Meeting adjourned after residents urged contractor oversight.
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City Hall
Geo. L. Perrine
Second Ward
Maple Street
Downey
Perrine
St. Johns
Warren Construction Company
Wentramite Iaing Company
Elf
Westraite
Counell
Westrur
Couch
Uctine
Suse Ae
Ross
CJ Anderson
Richmond Street
Decatur Street
Decatur
Halloon
Valentine
West Side
Trry
York Street
Muck
Hiie
Wesenden
Macrum Avenue
Myrtle Trodah
Davie
Messrs. Cochran
Basey
Barhite
Miem
Portland
MW. Gatton
J. O.eaersor
Mohawk Street
Fillmore Street
Horsman
Burlington
Philadelphia
Warren Constructing Co
Westranrite Gas Lab
St. John
Aline
Bitulithic Co
Cowell
Lind
Westrumite Company
Chesney
Ant
Alderman Muck
A.C. Schrimeber
Olympia
New York
Pessensien Street
Couytalt
Wertratuite Company
Jersey Street
Wee Jpamton Mation
Aldeman Hill
J. 5. Downey
A. W. Markle
Cc. J. Anderman
Kellogg Street
Chicago
Bredesco
Davis
Horan
Valentine, Muck
Hill
Bustington
Valentineg
Willamette Boulevard
Building permits issued for temporary dwelling and small homes
Permits numbered 57 to James Parkapile authorize erecting a temporary dwelling on Newton Street between Fessenden and Mearscoat with a cost listed. Permit 58 to W F Ford allows a small dwelling on Oswego Street between Nicklin and Fessenden at a cost of $150. Permit 59 to T T Larson covers a dwelling on Stafford Street between Alusa and Ina for $100.
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James Parkapile
Newton Street
Fessenden
Mearscoat
W. F. Ford
Oswego Street
Nicklin
T. T. Larson
Stafford Street
Alusa
Ina
Mason Lands Contracts for Banks and Hall in Sea Port
Mason secures the Farmers' National Exchange Bank building contract in Sea Port with reinforced concrete for a two story structure. He also lands the Willumbia Hall project at Portsmouth and will push forward on the Fessen den street sidewalk next week. He refused a 400 foot concrete sidewalk job at Vancouver due to workload and adds an automatic cement mixer to his equipment.
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V. W. Mason
Farmers’ National Exchange Bank
Sea
Mason
Willumbia Hall
Portsmouth
Fessenden Street
Vancouver
Quiet Decoration Day in St Johns Honors Veteran Heroes
A calm Decoration Day in St Johns featured a patriotic march to Hill's cherry orchard where Gen Compson Post veterans received a silk flag from local schoolchildren. Commander Miller and Prof C H Boyd spoke as W R C and students joined the procession, recalling Lincoln's words about unity and memory. The piece honors veterans, the flag, and the enduring patriotism across generations.
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St. Johns
Hill
Cherry Orchard
C. H. Boyd
Gen. Compson
Miller
Compaon Post
Tepa
Goodwin
Lincoln
Valued Invention by Luther Badger Promises Hub
Luther Badger of this city unveils Badger's Universal Ball Bearing Hub a long developed invention. The hub uses two hundred eighty four half inch balls and carries heavy loads with high bearing capacity. It fits all wheels and shafts, adjustable in size, with strong lateral strength and applies to locomotives and stationary engines.
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Badger
To Be Better than Ever Rose Festival in Portland
Portland prepares a ten day showcase with enhanced displays and decorations for the Rose festival. Citywide events will draw crowds as other Oregon cities join in, while local elections may briefly divert attention before the main celebration begins.
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Portland
Oregon
Portland Rose Gardens
Reise
May Mail Totals Highlight St Johns Office Activity
A May mail report from St Johns shows First Class 46,691 pieces, Second Class pads, Third Class 4,809, Congressional 7, Other 546, Foreign 1,042, Registered 197, and LS cash receipts 592.80. The tally underscores the office’s bustle and a fourfold handling per item. The note credits the postmaster and invites all to a church gathering at M. E. Church with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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St. Johns
The Great Pyramid Topic at Kent Street Event
A science subject discussion titled The Great Pyramid will be held on Sunday June 4 at 7 45 p m at 205 N Street, with Layman's meet and housekeeping committee members present to overview the topic.
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Ae Baker
Y Os
Tesham Street
Memorial Address Editor Review at St Johns Obit
Memorial address recalling Civil War sacrifices delivered in St Johns Oregon by Capt. B L Snow honoring soldiers and, especially, loyal mothers wives sisters and sweethearts who bore the cost of the conflict. The speaker praises patriotism and calls for recognition of women’s sacrifices.
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St Johns
Multnomah County
Oregon
St. Joes
Sumpter
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
America
Fieh
Yourker
John
Clark
Sparta
Snow
Veterans visit high school for first speech in new auditorium
A G A R veterans delegation spoke at the high school Friday to students in the new auditorium. Mr Noland noted the platform’s first speech should carry a message beyond war, praising education. McCollum shared wartime experiences, an impromptu program followed, and roses were given to visitors. The Golden Rod annual is at the printer for June 16 release. The auditorium, largest in St Johns, seats a large crowd. June 5 play The Taskmaster will be staged for public viewing.
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G. A. R. Veterans
Noland
Fitvelf
Lincoln
Mr. McCollum
Lucile Whelan
Joyce Winslow
Rendall
Adams
William Wood
St. Johns
His Skiddoo Anniversary Celebration for Harry’s 23d Birthday
Mr and Mrs G D Famett hosted Monday night in Decatur street home for son Harry's 23rd birthday. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn and porch while Miss Laura Ross presided in a Japanese bower. Music, duets by Dr and Mrs Brown, games, and a prize for guessing Kate entertained guests. Prizes awarded to Miss Inzel and Mr Geor Riggs with Ray Wright consolation. Refreshments late, many presents given, and well wishes shared. Also mentions health ads for Chamberlains products and local postmaster designations for depository offices.
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G. D. Famett
Mld
Decatur Street
Harry
Laura Ross
Brown
Kate
Mae. Brown
Miss Inzel
Geor Riggs Gents
Ray Wright
Fasnett
H. O. Brown
Lulu Gilleore
Merta Gatton
Laura Gatton
Sue Dayvis
Gretchen Cormany
Hazel Theberge
Luella Wilkinson
Annas Dahl
Helena Dahl
Maud Wilbur
Alberta King
Alice Brown
Dorothy i
Laura Rows
Messrs
Dr. Brown
Jess Collemore
Geo, Riggs
Hen Lee
Dr. Scott
Rider Carmony
Albert Johnson
Chas
Africa
Clyde Rogers
Dick Websster
Chester A. Vincent
Council Proceedings on Street Contracts and Westranite Feud
The Warren Construction firm again blocks progress as the council unanimously awards the hardward fencing contract for a street project to Westranite despite a pending legal challenge. Water, street improvements, licenses, and hydrant extensions are discussed, with aldermen clashing over methods and future amendments.
Prices Cut in Flowers and Local Notices
Local ads report discounts on flowers and plants at D. E. Brodahl’s corner, and discounts across several shops. McKinney & Davis note property sales on Craneford Street and Jersey Street. Community notices invite mothers to the W C T U meeting, announce a contractor notice, and list church services and events, including a ball game win and medical advice. A veterans era flag drew attention at the Electric Theatre with lore of its past.
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Roxes
Carnival
Valentine’s
Jersey Mills
Thite
McKinney & Davis
Craneford Street
G. Linder
Cinove Street
Montavilla
St. Johns
Jersey Street
United Evangelical Church
Jesus
Jonessi
Elizabeth Foss
Geo. Fons
Wisconsin
Hancock
Baucrol
George Koy
Council Notes Bargain Ferry Bonds and Appointments
An incomplete report shows Roy Inyngledue indicating a view on Crawford and Hrarlferntr. The council appointed Alertan Horsman in place of a disputed nominee. The text suggests a purchase of ferry bonds tied to Nutivery Natione Bank with a Friday deadline if funds were not forthcoming, and a 48 hour window for the party to accept or reject the bond.
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Roy Inyngledue
Crawford
Hrarlfer
Ntr
Alertan Horsman
Her
Vise Natione
Princess Theatre Saturday Program Listing at Idle Hour
The Princess Theatre offers Reel The Pittsburg Millionaire and Reel theFreide's New Shoes with all star players and a blues feature, following Saturday schedule. Sunday shows to be announced with further picture changes noted.
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Pittsburg
Reel theFreide
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