Real estate transfers signal Saint Johns growth and Portland link
A Saint Johns real estate surge shows buyers from Seattle and Portland investing in 600 foot water frontage and upland tracts. Water Front Land Company sold 640 feet of frontage to Portland capitalists, while buyers prefer anonymity amid budding ventures. The region’s growth is seen by investigators as a sign of becoming a manufacturing district. Corporate buyers plan immediate development and platting of upland parcels as interest in the area intensifies.
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Saint Johns
Portland
C. K. Bingham
Seattle
Washington
H. L. Powers
Water Front Land Company
Tux Ruview
Proving Streets Jersey Street Improvement Underway
Ground on Jersey Street is being prepared for a new improvement district project. Workers will lower grades, gravel the street, and build plank walks on both sides, with values expected to rise for abutting properties. A. E. Wilson and Miss Lesta Finley wed at home of the bride, Rev. Hiram Gould presiding.
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A. E. Wilson
Saint Johns
Newberg
Lesta Finley
Hiram Gould
Miss Finley
Wilson
Ona Ae Long
Hay Ife
Bond Issue Passes For Schoolhouse Addition In District
Voters favor a $10,000 bond issue to fund a necessary addition to the schoolhouse. Only five votes opposed the measure, signaling near unanimity. W. Brice elected to school board. W. C. Alderson hired as principal for the coming term. A church fundraiser next Saturday features Linnehan Sisters and a violinist.
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Tuk Review
Mt W. Brice
W. C. Alderson
Saint Eehe
Saint Johns
Linnehan
Lesa Onions
Ei Bn Ohana
Thorndyke Commences Cresting on Park Avenue Estate
W L Thorndyke begins construction of a two story brick house on Park Avenue Bransch' tion. The project measures 24 by 42 feet with cowes to complies. Davis and partners are handling the building work.
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W. L. Thorndyke
Csttogs
Park Avenue
Bransch’ Ition
Cowes
Taker
Ter Davis
Saturday Evening Serenade for New Mr and Mrs Wilson
Mr and Mrs A E Wilson were serenaded by about two dozen Methodist choir members who visited their home Saturday evening. Guests were invited in, greeted Mrs Wilson, and refreshments were served as the event concluded.
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A. E. Wilson
Nude Bathing Sparks Coastal City Turmoil
Residents along the waterfront condemn groups of men and youths who bathe nude, arguing such behavior is indecent and disruptive. Police, including J. P. Fones of St. Johns, track offenders, with arrests expected as officials push for attire or legal action.
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Jersey Street
Saint Johns
Willamette
Injuries at Woolen Mill Leave Milo Lee Severely Hurt
Milo Lee, 41, suffered serious injuries at a woolen mill after a conveyor belt accident. His left side and arm were mangled and his left ear torn off. Dr. Hensel treated him on site. he was moved to Saint Vincent's Hospital for extended recovery with his wife and six children dependent on his earnings. Lee has worked at the mill for six years since the plant moved to Saint Johns.
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Milo Lee
Hensel
Lee
Saint Vincent's Hoset
Possil Lee
Petia
Saint Johns
Dana County
Wisconsin
Was a Schemer Over a House Move and Cherries
Dick Shepard faced a plan to move furniture with help from five male friends. He proposed sharing cigars and jokes while they hauled nine rooms of belongings across the street. The plan failed as the group ended with a surprising and humorous outcome.
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Dick" Shepard
George
Fixing County Road Ends In Rapid Improvement On Ivanhoe Street
Road Commissioner W Simons began work Monday on the county road known as Ivanhoe street with orders to grade and gravel the full width from Burlington street north for over a half mile. Simmons leads a gang of men and teams cutting and filling swiftly as the street level resembles a fair grade and upon completion Ivanhoe street will look much better.
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5. W. Simmons
Ivanhoe Street
Street
Burlington Street
Simmons
Tvanhoe Street
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