Park District Notes From University Park Fair And Growth
Columbia University locals report on St Johns shingle mill activity, new Fisk Street buildings, and population shifts as Marietta lodge meeting attracts big attendance. Wages rise to 2.50 a day while tramps appear near the shire mill and trestle. A child drowns near the flour mills and calls grow for a Masonic lodge in the Park as civic efforts urge respect for children's work and safer streets.
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Fisk Street
Dick Keegan
Galvin
Coleman
Troutdale
Grandma Coleman
A.C. Hackett
Aberdeen
Hackett
Miss Hackett
Shire Mill
Portland
Fair overhaul hopes draw exhibitors to July August
The notice urges not to knock the fair as improvements bring new buildings and more exhibitors. It warns that lack of attendance in July and August could hurt the fair, urging people to support the event for their own benefit rather than complain.
A Test of Nerve Among Indian Tribes Duel Methods
Describes how some tribes conduct ritual duels where the offended man is armed and the challenger is unarmed. The men face death with unflinching resolve while spectators watch. The executioner may manipulate the weapon to test resolve before the fatal shot. The survivor inherits the weapon and battles again.
Buildings in Miniature
The article explains that model makers, not draftsmen, render clay scale versions of buildings to show patrons how a structure will look. Models reveal stage sightlines and architectural details that may clash with the overall design, allowing changes before construction advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Ve
Inoculation of Empress Catherine Risks and Rewards
A historical note describes 18th century inoculation of Empress Catherine of Russia by Thomas Dimedale in 1764. It highlights dangerous procedures, swift post road horse relays, and payments totaling about $50,000. The piece also mentions cockades, royal insignia rights, and marginal anecdotes in a compact miscellany style.
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Catherine
Thomas Dimedale
Catherine of
Rusa
Esarina
Russa
Limedale
Hhe
Abe
Bett
Russia
Dimadale
Early Settler Mr Carlton Force Visit Saint Johns
An account of early Oregon pioneer Mr Carlton Force and his family connections. The dialogue notes his Plains journey in the early days, his mother as a first overland white visitor, and his long residence in Eastern Oregon before settling in Cottage Grove.
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Carlton
Force
Tuestay
F. Noren
Oregon
Plains
James
Lucretia Force
Michigan
John
Walla Walla
Oregon City
Mr. Force
Dalles
Cottage Grove
Saint Johns
Carpenters Rebuild Methodist Church When an Electrician Falls
Crook and Walton, noted high grade carpenters, are reconstructing the University Park Methodist church. Last Wednesday electrician WC Wight fell about 25 feet from a scaffold while taking measurements for wiring. He sustained serious injuries but is not considered fatal.
Building Big Barn on Boulevard for private business
W. Simmons completes a 48 by 50 foot barn on the Boulevard to house his private ventures and plans to accommodate transient teams and board horses. If a livery stable can be profitable, he will add rigs and open the business for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Simmons
Boulevard
Dentists praised by satisfied patient in Saint Johns notice
J P Weinkis manager of Saint Johns Grocery from Saint Johns Oregon June 13 1905 testifies he has had crown and bridge work by Dr W T Slaten and is well pleased recommending Dr Shatten to anyone seeking dental work for future patients and local business trust in services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Jonns
Oregon
W.T. Slaten
Tam
Shatten
J.P. Weinkis
Saint Johns Grocery
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy during the recent illness and death of our husband and father G. F. Hurlbert. Special thanks to the Odd Fellows of Saint Johns for acts of kindness, material help, and support. Signed by Mrs G F Howie Mrs FP W Evans Orrye Herter Agnes F Helleriner.
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F. Hurlbert
Ood
Saint Johns
Mus
G. F. Howie
FP. W. Evans
Orrye Herter
Agcuik F. Hieiiner
Wanted two first class hand ironers at West Coast Laundry
Advertisement seeks two first class hand ironers with top wages and steady work. Apply at once to the West Coast Laundry in St Johns for immediate employment.
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West Coast
St. Johns
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Thos. Cochran
Wz. A. Brewer
Transacto General
Benbing Dusleeee
Cochran Brook
St. Johns, Oregon
Mrs. Rogers
St. Johns Millinery Store
Jersey and
Baltimore Streets
Obi
Columbia University
Willie Samuels
Dad
Cone's
Gus Arkewine
Marietta Rebekah Lodge
Portsmouth
James Edmunds
Washington
University Park Baptist Church
John Bentzevici
University Park
Brother Watters
Civic Improvement League
England
France
Britain
George I
Johner
Coeres
Baltimore
Wendy Boveme
A. Scott
Pres
KW. Croshy
Secty
Oscar Devaul
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Faulk
OF Mae
Faulk & Merrill
Rouse
Cor
Fisk St
W. Dickson
Scott
Title Guarantee & Trust Co
Chamber of Commerce
Portland, Oregon
Rogers and van Houten
Julins,iie
Bickner Brothers
Jamey Stiver
Broadway
Bt. Johns, Oregon
St. Johns Sash and Door Co
Holbrook
Laraine
W. H. King Land Co
The
Edward Holman
Mudern
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