Willamette Boulevard width dispute stirs city records
Dispute over whether Willamette boulevard is eighty or one hundred feet wide prompts council and citizens to examine Albina era records. Officials cite Ordinances of 1801 and 1491 proving a 100 foot width, while west side residents resist changes that could affect their front lawns.
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Willamette Boulevard
Albina
Portland
Gill
Albina Council
Miner, Adame and Caples
West Sliders
Blath Street
City of Portland
Girth Street
West
Tate
Wedding Bells Ring Out in St Johns Church and Home
Two June weddings in St Johns featured Mina Anna Perrine and Jennie Ang Van De Bogart exchanging vows with ceremony by Rev Dewart and Pastor Nelson. Brides wore pearl gray satin and pink and white carnations, with rich receptions and gifts including silver and Havilland china. Guests included families from St Johns, Oregon City, and Potlatch Idaho. bridesmaids were Laura Gatton and Esther Hamilton. best man Richard Perrine. The community notes funding pressures for a public celebration as local merchants hesitate to fund the event.
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G. L. Perrine
Mina Anna
Thomas Glover
Nellie Cochran
Galloway
St. Johna
Mra
C. N. van de Bogart
South
Crawford Street
Robert Gregg
Jennie Ang van de Bogart
Roy
W. Nelson
Congregational Church
Mra. Nelson
Mendelssohn
Doyle
Mrs. Nuttall
Oregon City
Spencer
Robinson
Nutall
May
Mariennette
Wis
Hamilton
Sallyann
Getser
Bether Hamilton
Charles Hamilton
Portland
Earl Wood
Leonard Wood
Mre
Wood
Potlatch
Idaho
St. Johns
Gordon Dickie
C. B. Dickie
Myrtle Dickie
G. W. Nelson
Gladys Garvin
Roy van de Bogart
Maggie Dickie
Wesley Dickie
N. J. Bailey
Bailey
Helen
Margaret van de Bogart
Isle of Man
Couple Arrested Over Unpaid Dog Meenaes Fees
Last week several individuals were arrested for failing to pay fees related to their dogs. The report notes many others have not settled dues and more arrests are expected. Authorities urge prompt payment to avoid further legal actions.
Firemen Enjoy Jolly Outing With Oregon City Guests
St Johns Fire Department hosted Oregon City firefighters for a day of games races and refreshments at Whitwood Court. A ball game opened activities, then contests included 100 and 60 yard dashes potato face and broad jumps with prizes to Nefeger Frost Woodard Tallman and Carroll. Local businessmen supported with prizes while speeches and songs ended a memorable spring gathering.
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Whitwood Court
St. Johns
Oregon City
Oregon City Department
Our Citiens
Bt. John
McNiven
R. Leep
Peterson
Loe Ae
Carroll
Hoover
Scales
Tallman If
Walker
Nefeerp
Nickles O
Nefeger
Frost
Jack McNiven
Treuchler
D.C. Tallman
Tom Carroll
Mother Earth
J. Gleason
Mr. Burns
F. B. Granger
Fountain Quartet
Gains & Davis
Mr. Ward
Geo, Simmons
al Harrie
St. Johne Pharmacy
Magoon
Newton
The Girl Question on Mothers and Daughters
A critique of self sacrificing mothers who push daughters toward wealth and status. It argues that protective overparenting harms girls by instilling unattainable ambitions and envies, urging mothers to share burdens, teach resilience, responsibility, and self discipline instead.
Street Improvements Press Ahead In City Areas
Street work accelerates on Many avenues including South Hayes West Richmond South Stafford Allegheny and Wall with cement walks laid on improved segments. A rock crusher is moved to full capacity and each improved street will gain a macadam strip at least 120 feet wide with expenditures this year near $100 000.
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Jobna
Hayes
West Richmond
South Stafford
Allegheny
Wall
Half & Eoen
Expect to Strike Oil Soon in Nyssa Oregon
Wilburn and T. W. Davidson of Union Oregon, major stockholders in the Eastern Oregon Oil and Gas Co, visit Nyssa to supervise wells seven miles southwest. Local investors buy shares as operator D M Haunt locks a contract to drill near Nyssa, aiming to strike between 1200 and 2000 feet and begin in June. The company plans Nyssa as trading and distribution center with pipe line tanks, spending 15000 to 20000 dollars locally to promote oil production and shipping potential in the Nyssa region.
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Nyewa Sun
Malheur
Wilburn
T. W. Davidson
Union
Oregon
Nyina
Eastern
OW and Gas Company
Nyaen
Nyssa
D. M
Nyana
Astern Oregon OM and Gas Company
Wells
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
California
New York
Kansas
Felsom
Ol and Gas Company
Mosare
Davidson
Had a Splendid Time at Corvallis Encampment
Report from G A R and W R C members on the Corvallis encampment held June 2 4 and 4. Four to five hundred Grand Army men attended with about two hundred W R C and L O G A RB members. Entertainment by locals praised. Next year’s encampment slated for Astoria. North Bank Pharmacy notes soda and ice cream quality.
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WR. C
Corvallis
W. R.C
G. A
Astoria
Washington marriage law sparks reform debate in legislature
The session advances a strict marriage license law requiring physicians certificates and affidavits to show physical and mental fitness for healthy children. It sets 18 to 21 as legal ages for women and restricts parental consent. Penalties include fines or imprisonment for corrupt acts. Effective tomorrow, doctors may charge up to 25 dollars for exams.
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Washington Tale
Oregon
Record of J K Carper Bear Kills Across May
Between May 1 and May 14, J K Carper, a Forest Service hunter in Wallowa National Forest, killed six bears including one large grizzly and five brown bears. In 18 months he totals four large grizzly bears and 13 brown bears. Government cooperates with stockmen to protect stock in Oregon districts, employing about 12 hunters at $72 per month to deter coyotes bears and other wildlife. Panchel Hill displays in Hendricks hardware store drew many admirers.
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J. K. Carper
Forest Service
Wallowa National Forest
Mr. Carper
Montainous
Oregon
Judge Downs Court and Local Baseball Clash
A Monday afternoon case before Judge Downs involved George McNair suing Albert Olen for cutting a tree and fence on disputed Cedar Park property. The defense angle hinged on deed wording showing the lot extended into Cedar Park, leading to a verdict for Olen. the piece also covers a Sunday baseball game at Jersey Street between Forest Grove and local Colts, detailing scoring turns, key plays, and attendance.
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Justice Down
George McNair
Albert Olen
Cedar Park
McNair
Ceder Park
Cap” Know
Greene
P. W. Hinman
Wm. Edmondscn
J. H. Canright
Chris Olhus
Bce
A Fine Dance at Bickner's Ball Saturday Evening
A most enjoyable dance was held in Bickner's ball Saturday evening. About eighty couples attended and enjoyed themselves. Karr's orchestra provided splendid music and order was well maintained. Another dance is planned for Saturday June 19 with a prize of three gallons of Hazelwood ice cream for the lucky buck. The dances have become popular and may become a permanent attraction for lovers of dancing.
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Bickner
Karr
Eye For Business Youths Try Grocery Scheme
Three youths in 6t, Johnn plan to become high financiers by using parents’ grocery accounts. They ordered eggs and strawberries from grocers and charged them to their parents, then paddled or sold them to private individuals. Discovery followed as they risked being found out, and they now face consequences.
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Johnn
Monarch Lumber Company Begins Sawing At Mill Site
The Monarch Lumber Company nears completion of its new Salem mill and has started sawing for the first time. Logs are ready, timbers will be produced for the mill and auxiliary buildings, and concrete foundations plus dry kilns are finished. The project promises rapid progress and substantial employment in the Northwest.
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Monarch Lumber Company
Northwest
Seare
Portland
Tow
Bourne
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Stone
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Adams
Gummers
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