High School Notes Highlight Picnics and Exams
The J. J. H. S. week mixed picnics and exams with faculty-led Senior launch to Lauvie's island, bonfires, contests, and ice cream. Moonlight picnic for Seniors and a Sophomore prank followed by junior and freshman event near Mytle Dickie's home with lanterns and marshmallows. Drawing classes showcased at the library through June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauvie's Island
Bessie
Khufu
Cece
St. Johns
Dickie
Tle
Theers
Edith Dee Bleyken
Evi
Baptist Church Sunday School and Worship Schedule
Sunday School begins at 9 a m followed by worship at 11 a m A sermon titled Gods Ministers and their Message will be delivered in the morning An evening service is at 3 o clock featuring The Old Testament Prodigal All are welcome to attend
Letter from Geo H Adams on life in Albuquerque 1912
Geo H Adams former G A R Commander of St Johns writes from Albuquerque New Mexico June 6 1912 describing a growing city with mills a woolen plant creamery and shops a large payroll and rising prices He praises local progress while noting he would prefer to be in St Johns and plans to return if family matters change He mentions a 60 member Grand Army Post and asks after friends Miss Kent Jack and others and hopes for replies.
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A.C. Gesler
Geo. H. Adams
St. Johns
Albuquerque
N.M
Gestler
St. John
St. Fonas
St. Johes
Miss Kent
Jack
Geo. H, Adams
Handsome St Johns Rose Carnival Car Shines in Parade
The St Johns car at the Rose Carnival parade drew cheers for its beauty and abundance of roses. Led by the Ladies Auxiliary chair Mr. F. W. Valentine the team spread roses to the crowd and showcased a standout exhibit at the armory earning strong local praise and advertising for St Johns.
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St. Johns
Ladies
F. W. Valentine
Oopalns
St. Jouie
Portland
Armory
Factory plans by Lewis Thompson for Multnomah Mohair Mills
Architect Lewis I Thompson prepares specs for a two story factory at St Johns adjoining the present plant. Building 85 by 200 feet includes a basement heating and ventilation system and space for 20 machines on the upper floor while lower floor stores materials. Day labor construction described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis I. Thompson
Multnomah Mohair Mills
St. Johns
Portland Woolen Mills Co
Sunday Post Office Could Close Windows on Sundays
Postmaster Monahan weighs closing Sunday delivery window as several cities already do. Salem The Dalles Vancouver and others kept post offices open with lobby access while Sunday mail is distributed. In one sample week only 136 sought mail and 56 received it, suggesting weak demand for Sunday window service.
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Monahan
Salem
Dalles
Vancouver
St. Johns
Picnic on the Fourth by Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts a Fourth of July picnic at Columbia University grounds University Park on the National birthday. Activities include boat races races for men and women fat man's race and tug of war with dancing and other amusements. A ball game pitting AOH against Knights of Columbus club is planned. Lunch will be served and attendance is invited for Johns and locals alike.
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Order of Hibernians
Columbia University
Knights of Columbus Club
Civil War Soldier Ages and Casualties
Civil War statistics show 200 soldiers under 14 and 1 151 000 between 14 and 18. Officers were mostly under 25. About 40 000 died of wounds and 220 000 were wounded, while 280 000 died of disease. The article notes both sides used young volunteers and celebrated marches and battles.
Foreign logger survives rattlesnake bite at Trout Run
A lumber worker with a difficult to pronounce name was bitten on the right hand by a rattlesnake at Trout Run Monday. He performed first aid, killed the snake, bound the wound, and ate some of its contents. He recovered from the stupor and returned to work.
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Trout Run
Best Buy on Whitwood Court Three Acres for Cash Offer
Best Buy on the Market Hall offers an undivided half interest in three acres at Whitwood Court for cash, with a July 16 deadline. If not sold within three years for double the price, the seller may forfeit the $1000 share. Inquiries directed to the Review office. Also a note on Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation.
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Hall
Whitwood Court
St. Johns
City Council Debates Ferry Boat Flags and Sanitary Stables
Regular meeting with Mayor Mack presiding addresses flag purchase for the ferry boat, to cost 30 to 35 dollars. A methane odor from a nearby stable sparks removal orders after health officials deem it unsanitary. Saloons renew licenses. several street improvements including Fessenden and Philadelphia streets are approved. Water main issues prompt repeal debate with council split on weathering water-rate impacts.
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Perrine and
Davis
Mack
Fuller
Hunter
Fessenden Street
Hill
Health and Police Board
Hornmanjall
Horsman
Buchanan
Tyler Street
Harris Tract
Philadelphia Street
Jersey
Smith Avenue
Valentine
Ivanhoe Street
Richmond
Mohawk
Olympia Street
Myers
Charleston
Polk Street
Willamette Boulevard
Jersey Street
Burlington Street
Bradford
City Hall
Jennings
Hit
Hiller
Alderman Hill
Council
Commercial Club Hears County Assessor on Property Rolls
County Assessor J Johns addressed an invited Commercial Club meeting and announced re tested blue prints of the assessment roll were sent and will be kept in the club rooms for two weeks for public inspection at the Commercial Club headquarters. Objections or suggestions will be considered by the assessor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club County Assessor
D. Sigler
J. Johns
Commercial Club
Each age of our lives has its joys
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's tablets to aid digestion and bowel regularity for middle aged and older adults. It claims mild gentle action and suitability for seniors, noting availability through dealers.
Multnomah County Fair Seeks White Needlework Entries
The Portland area library promotes a white needlework exhibit at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham in September. Prizes for children under 18 and for women over 60 emphasize quality and simple design, with contests across hemming, buttonholes, aprons, towels, and other white handwork.
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Multnomah County
Gresham
Multnomam County
Gressam
Srotem
Portland
Roses Honor War Dead and Community Effort in 1912 Resolution
A June 6, 1912 resolution from Gen. Chas. King Camp No. 4 U S W Veterans thanks Portland and St Johns residents for roses sent to honor soldiers' graves. The document cites Hon. A. A. Mack, F. A. Rice, and John Faker and records the adjutant Ira Honefenger. Also notes a Portland Commercial Club excursion to Tillamook County on June 25–27 and a rental notice for a five room cottage.
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Washington
St. Johns
Tee Indane
Portland
St. Josas
Oregon
Chas. King
United
A. A. Mack
St. Oregon
F. A. Rice
City Recorder
Portland Chamber of Commerce
John Faker
U.S. W
Oie
Geo. W. Duffy
St Johns Grows From 250 to Over 2000 In Brief History
A Review notes St Johns population rise from 250 on January 1, 1902 to over 2000, detailing churches Method ist Evangelical and Seventh Day Adventists, local real estate moves, a planned business block at the Holbrook corner, and the Cochran block rising on Jersey and Broadway with leased ground floor stores and offices. It lists incorpor ation date January 5, 1902 and early officers including Mayor Charles A. Cook and City officials.
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J. H. Crome
St. Johns
Chris Bihns
M. I. Holbrook
Mr. Holbrook
St. Johns Furniture Co
C. W. Potter
Linnton
Fotx
St. Johns Park
Scott
St. Johns Water Co
Hob Land Co
Chipman& King
Chipman
St. Johns Land Co
Mr. King
Willard Shepard
Richard Shepard
D. Edwards
Daniel Brecht
I. Ogden
North St. Johns
Jersey
Broadwayys
W. A Edgerton
Mack
Shepherd & Tufts
Wyle
Rich
Cochran Bros
Cochran
Principal Resigns with Sorrow at St Johns School
Miss Clara Boliw leaves after five fruitful years as principal at St Johns. The community lauds her as a superior instructor and devoted colleague, noting the difficulty of attracting strong teachers to small schools and praising her forceful personality and impact on students.
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Clara Boliw
California
Ross
St. Johns
Lot sale notice for blocks 31 to 34 Point View
Property lot sale notice listing Lots 31 to 34 in Block 4 Point View. Notice issued by W. H Reid for the group titled Devil's Sake N. D. 26-64.
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Point View
W. H Reid
Devil's Sake
N. D
Dr Rambo Phrone Cutvenbis Open Evenings in St Johns
Dentist Dr J Vinton Scott offers evening and Sunday appointments at the First National Hank building in St Johns Oregon. Office and night service available with Columbia telephones listed for patient contact. Lawyer Perry C Stroud operates from the First National Bank Building St Johns.
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DR. Rambo Phrone Cutvenbis
First National Hank
ST. Johns
Oregon
First National Bank
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L.A. Hodges
Los Angeles
J. J. Patton
Best Buy
Chamberlain
Council Proceedings
the Library
Ira Honefenger
Portland Commercial Club
Tillamook County
Fortland
Sage Fineune
Couch & Co
Ed. L. Stockton
W. H. King
C. I. Culp
Chas
A. Cook
T. J. Monahan
Guy Bugsbee
EB. Hurlbert
Chas. D. Hughes
W. H. Manilton
F C. Clark
Board of Education
J. Ff. Poff
Albert Culp
J. B Tanch
W.H. King
R. Shepherd
Eb, C. Hurlbert
T. J. Mohahan
DR. J. Vinton Scott
Columbia Tao Mesilent
Columbia 98
Joseph McChesney, M. D
McCheaney Kik
St. Jobe, Oregon
Daniel O. Webster, A. B. M
Dawson Street
Pliter Block
University Park
Perry C. Stroud Lawyer
J. Gatzmyer
McDonald Building
McKinney & Davis Real Estate
Jersey St. St. Johns
H. M. Satterlee
Amanthea
J. R. Weimer
Linnland
Portiburban Express Co
City Dock
All Pointe
Columbia
St. Johns Express, Transfer and Storage Co
North
Johns Garage
Aml Secombard
W.P. Wray
Chay, Davie
W. M. CO. Ruger
Eastern Star
Minerva (Kapler
Geld Petlow Mall
Susie Rogers
Trevery Prisay Ats An Ole wLoor
Laurel Lodge No
O. F .St. Jonns
Odd Fellows Hall
Hee
Central Market
Holbrook Block
T. P. Ward
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