For a Glorious Fourth and Dock Bid in St Johns
An editorial urges a strong Fourth of July celebration to boost local commerce and community spirit. It notes the city council awarded a five year dock lease to W. J. Gearin of Portland at 400 to 600 dollars monthly, contingent on railroad switches connecting the dock to the O R and N line, with city support urged to secure the deal and foster growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gearin
North Bank Road
Collier
Councilen Brown
Hiller
Hendricks
O'Brien
Chicago
Cooman
Ifan
Geary
St. Johns
Concrete Crosswalks vs Sidewalks on Laying Streets
The writer argues for placing concrete crosswalks where concrete sidewalks are being laid. They question the gas pipe justification for avoiding crosswalks and note concrete would be sturdier and more finished with concrete crosswalks instead of plank.
Vote Early for Miss Babe Cooper Queen Hopeful
Miss Babe Cooper is the contender representing St Johns in the Peninsula queen contest. She is described as handsome and attractive and would grace the seat of honor as queen. Residents are urged to vote, with each vote costing one cent, at Hendricks Hardware and Unger's cigar store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Cooper
St. Johns
Memorial exercises held at the new city dock
A large crowd attended the memorial exercises at the new city dock honoring regional figures. Speeches reflected on local history and community ties as the ceremony concluded with a brief moment of silence.
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New City Dock
Mrs Valentine Wins Alaska Tour Contest
Mrs Valentine won the Alaska Tour contest run by Tele cam with 41 000 votes more than her nearest rival. The St Johns community supported her strongly and she topped a field of subscribers, many voting for one year only. She will travel north on June 17 and is a popular local helper in public enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Valentine
Telecam
St. Johns
Mre
Valentine
Alaska Party
Gas Assured For St Johns Council Meets In Session
St Johns council with mayor Hendricks approves minutes and an ordinance for Portland Gas franchise. Members discuss street improvements on North Edison and Richmond Crawford crossings, grade establishment, and engineering needs. Insurance payments of 1277.45 and temporary Bradford Street platform approval noted.
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Hendricks
A. L. Miner
Richmond Street
Crawford Street
Miner
Johnson
Portland
Public Schools Post Visits City and Memorial Day Observance
Visit by the Public Schools General Compson Post A and local units drew cordial reception from city schools last Friday. A patriotic program by pupils and a historic address by Rev Dowart and Rev Gates followed by choral works. Memorial Day exercises Monday closed with a parade to the city dock and lunch at the IOO ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Compson
Patriotinn
Post
M. B
Dowart
Gates
G. A. Ry Oly
W. BR. C
Hendricks
Norton
Fetal
K. H. Miller
Premature plan for Willamette bridge between St Johns and Whitwood Court
Oregonian notes a proposed high bridge across the Willamette to connect St Johns and Whitwood Court. United Railways may fund or rent access if it reaches Swift Packing plant. County funding likely opposed now. city may build later with Peninsula growth. Also mentions remodeling a Jersey and Polk street livery into a first class store room by E D Vinson and D L Jackson.
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Willamette
St. Johns
Whitwood Court
It Ie
United Railways
Swift Packing Company
Ume
Portland
Oregonian
D. L. Jackson
Jersey and
Polk Streets
E. D. Vinson
West Side real estate boom spurs new homes north of Portland
West Side activity shows numerous additions between Portland and Darlington with dozens of sales and new houses planned. J H Roe of Willamette Iron & Tech Works buys a lot for a modern bungalow in Whitwood Court. Leander Pelton buys KB L Stockton’s cottage and moves in around June 16. Stockton begins a modern bungalow opposite the Claremont. W J Hatley starts a four room cottage. Captain Latter’s cottage leased by Thomas Glover to occupy after June 1. J B Holbrook and partner buy Dr Jones tract between Whitwood and Glen Harbor for market. Sewer and water mains near Glen Harbor nearly finished by a 400-foot well supplying water. Waklemere also to be supplied. Oregon Improvement Co contracts to grade Waldmere streets, moving 30,000 cubic yards of earth, completing by Sept 1. Bulkheading the Columbia Steel dock, grading site and soon sidetracks and building construction underway. Linnton Savings Bank two-story cement block building completed, enhancing town. Town incorporation debated, likely to pass. residents eager for improvements and speed laws on trains and autos, amid United Railways license dispute. Harborton area sees land improvements and summer homes. Bain shingle mill superintendent Clemons, M J Walsh Co rep Watts, Star Sands pres Robt Home buy lots for homes. An auto caught fire near Claremont tavern Monday, wrecked before flames controlled.
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West Aide Real Estate
Portland
Darlington
J. HL Roe
Willamette Iron & Btech Works
Whitwood Court
Leander Pelton
KB. L. Stockton
Mr. Stockton
Milaide
Claremont
W. J. Hatley
Cource
Frank Latter
Thomas Glover
J. B Holbrook
Annoe
Dr. Jones
Whitwood
Glen Hartor
Columbia Steel Company
Linnton Savings Bank
Citixens
Northern Pacific
United Railways
United Hailways
Harborton
Clemons
Bain
C. W. Watts
M. J. Walsh Co
Robert Home
Star Sands Company
Oregonian
Embarrassing Burley Young Man Roils Evening
A bashful Burley youth visits a Burley Indy friend and endures a rainy miscue. He forgets an umbrella, stays overnight, and at breakfast discovers he forgot to comb his hair. A series of mishaps culminates when a tablecloth mishap sends dishes crashing as he flees in embarrassment.
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Burley
Indy
Jane
Hurley
Drowned Canadian Drowning Claims Emmett Bolden Father Mourns
A. T. Bolden learns his son Emmett Bolden aged 38 drowned near Chillwack British Columbia on May 29 while riding with Mrs Shepard of Bellingham Washington. The buggy horse slipped into six feet of water and both occupants died. Bodies sent to Bellingham after inquest ruled accidental death. Mrs Shepard widowed with three children. Police and neighbors aided in rescue attempts.
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A. T. Bolden
Kimmett Bolden
Chillawack
B.C
Mr. Bolder
Bellingham
Wash
City Papers
Camp Slough
Hore
Emmett W. H. Bolden
Shepard
Bellam
Jon
Bugsy
Chilliwack
Bel Muham
Memorial Day Observances Honor Veterans at City Dock
Memorial Day services on May 31 gathered veterans from G A R and W R C, city officials, and citizens. A monument and floral tributes honored fallen sailors and soldiers, with Mayor Hendricks and Nor ton delivering addresses. The crowd heard music and remarks on aging veterans and the fading ranks, then lunch followed at the I O F hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B
New City
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hendricks
Norton
Miller
I. C
Portland Rose Festival Opens With Week of Pageants
Portland gears up for a big Rose Festival week starting Monday June 7 with Home Coming Day night pageant and a Rose Show. Crowds, open houses, and daily parades including electric parade and horse and vehicle processions headline a busy schedule ending with a grand electrical pageant on Saturday.
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Portland
Jasia
Queen of Flowers
Country Club
Memorial Day 1909 Taps for a G A R veteran obituary
A memorial note honors a G A R veteran on Memorial Day 1909. It recalls his service, sacrifice, and final roll call as the nation prepares to lay down the flag and mark his requiem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Pleasant Outing With Grace Church Male Chorus on River Trip
The Grace Church male chorus of Portland and companions enjoyed an evening voyage on the Ruth steamer thanks to Capt. Edwards. They sailed from Portland at 6:80, paused at Magoon's Park near Oregon City, sang aboard, had a self- prepared supper, returned by 10 p.m., and saluted the captain and crew. The North Bank Pharmacy advertises a soda fountain and Hazelwood ice cream, with Mr Currin noting improvements.
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Grace Church
Portland
Edwards
U. S
Ruth
Magoon's Park
Oregon City
North Bank
Currin
High School Debate Ends With English Victory
The regular meeting of the Boys Debating Club at the high school Friday debated whether math or English is more beneficial. Ernest Croushisy and Karl Crouchley supported English, while Hirlek Doyle and Billie Wood argued for mathematics. Judges ruled in favor of English, after which teachers invited all members to the office for a celebratory repast and songs.
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Inet
Igh
Hirlek Doyle
Billie Wood
Ernest Croushisy
Karl Crouchley
King
Uty
Alymost
Fred
Contract Awarded for Gilbert Station Irrigation Project
Pous Bros secure contract covering eighty acres at Gilbert station on the Batacada car line. Work includes 1800 rods of ditching and laying of irrigation and domestic water pipes. Green Whitcomb & Co plan selling acre tracts at 500 dollars each. Bows Bros mobilize a large workforce. The Bachelor’s club to hold a novelty dance at Bickner’s hall on Thursday June 17.
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Pous Bros
Gilbert Station
Batacada
Green Whitcomb & Co
Bows Bros
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Portland Gas Company
Bt. Johns
A. W. Davie
Essary
Jana
Biue
Jelty Dock
Pacific Store Works
Bradford Street
French Block
Hull
Norwo
Hindaye
Bachelor's Club
Bickner's Hall
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