Death of C A Wood a St Johns banker and community leader
C A Wood former cashier and general manager of Peninsula Bank in St Johns died at St Vincent Hospital Portland after liver disease and stomach hemorrhage. Born in Ingersol Michigan he moved to Saginaw then St Johns. He served as banker and civic leader known for kindness and loyalty. Funeral held at Finley’s Portland with Knights Templar and local Masons Owl members attending. interment Riverview cemetery.
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C. A. Wood
St. Vincent Hospital
Portland
St. Johns
Saginaw
Mich
Samn
Peninsula Bank
Stceens
CR. Wood
Legion
Ingersol
Saginaw, Mich
First Nations Bank of
William
Janet
Finley's Undertaking
Knights Templar
Mason and Owl Orders
Friends
Riverview Cemetery
Building permits issued for three new dwellings
No. 66 to O Glove for a dwelling on Oswego street between Hudson and Willis boulevard cost $300. No. 67 to C D Titus for a dwelling on Greathamn street between Ide and Alma cost $300. No. 68 to Frank Hinkle for a dwelling on Bank street between Oregonian avenue and Mid way cost $300. Bings Royal Runs and Black cherries at A 5 Scales.
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O. Glove
Oswego Street
Hudson
Willis Boulevard
C. D. Titus
Greathamn Street
Ide
Alma
Frank Hinkle
Bank Street
Oregonian Avenue
Midway
Manly letter voices support for street pavement in St Johns
A city council session reads a letter from M L Holbrook defending Westromite pavement for Jersey Street. He notes Warren Construction funds the opposing litigation and asserts cementing is stalled if the suit succeeds, urging the project proceed with better Bitulithic pavement.
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Weastrumite
Holbrook
Westrumite
St Johns
Portland
Ore
Couch
St. Johns
Oregon
Rogers, Woods
Jersey Street
Warren Construction Company
Tee Johns
Westramite
M. L. Holbrook
Support Home Industries In Town Development
The article argues that while bringing in new industries benefits town growth, sustained support from both new and existing industries is essential. It stresses that merchants are as vital as factories, since a thriving retail sector keeps a town livable and prosperous, preventing residents from relocating.
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Howe
William Shultz Dies by Carbolic Acid Poisoning
William Shultz, about 45, died last Friday from self administered carbolic acid. A wife and two children survive. His mind reportedly deranged by a personal dispute that worsened with family tensions. He took the poison in the morning and died at noontide after being taken to the city hall.
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William Shultz
Remonstrance Filed Over Maple Street Sewer Plan
A half dozen vigorous remonstrances were presented against the Maple street sewer in a Tuesday night council meeting. Dr. Joseph McChesney led a written protest detailing alleged bid faults, misconstruction, health risks, devaluation of property, contractor concessions, and suspected collusion between the city engineer and contractor regarding sewer line placement and catch basin issues.
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Maple Street
Joseph McChesney
City of
St. Johns
Oregon
Council Proceedings At City Meeting With Partial Attendance
All members attended except Alderman Horsman on public duties. A petition for a fire hydrant at North Hayes and Trommull street was approved by water and light committee. Tyler street improvement with six foot sidewalks and center macadam was referred to the street committee. Maple street sewer remonstrances were referred to committee with engineer. Alderman Davis moved for joint meeting of council contractor engineer and property owners. Socialist Perrine pressed for engineer and contractor to be brought before the council.
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City Council
Horsman
R. of P
Grand Lodge
Astoria
North Hayes
Tromiull Street
Water and Light Committee
Rllen
Valentine
Tyler Street
Willis Boulevard
Fessenden Street
Bredeson
Jersey Street
Maple Street
J. J. McCann
J. B. Darowith
A. Gates
W. BE. Con
Hills
Muck
Mount Hood Railway
Perrine
Mount Hood Company
Davis
Hill
Mack
Chicago Street
Fire Commission
Alderman Hill
City Hall
Morris Bros
Sp. m
First National Bank
City Officials Set Early Morning Sewer District Tour
Notice to property owners that the City Council City Engineer and Contractor will meet at 8 a m Tuesday June 27 at City Hall to tour inspection of the main trunk and all laterals of Sewer District No 2 all property owners interested are requested to be present.
St Johns Sewer District Work Sparks Taxpayer Complaint
A Maple Street taxpayer criticizes faulty tamping and insecure metal rim covers in St Johns sewer projects. He cites Triamphier and Peterson Bros for overruns and insists work must meet specifications to avoid wasting public funds. A boy’s accident with a tin horn highlights local safety concerns.
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St. Johns
Joseph McChesney
Maple Street
City council notes trench work and street improvements
A halted trench project on Mali son street drew critique as eight men labored 490 feet in 34 hours with loose sand and no tamping, prompting a push to redo work. Ald Hill moved to convene a special meeting, bondsmen warned of delays, and Holbrook urged laying lithic on Philadelphia street to spark city competition.
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Malison Street
Ald
Hil
Mr. Hill
Couch
M. L. Holbrook
Recorder
Reading
Mace
Bansmen
Chas
EB. Pottage
Alderman Hill
Macrum
Wakefield
Leslie Tet~erson
Onit
Man Killed by Electric Car Near Oaks in Oregon City
Robert Tucker, about 37, was struck Friday at 6 PM while returning from work. He stepped onto a second track to avoid one car and confronted another coming from opposite direction. He died Saturday morning at a Portland hospital. He lived along the St Johns waterfront previously, worked recently for the Pacific Bridge Co, and leaves a widow and four children.
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Robert Tucker
Oregon City
The
Oaks
Portland
Red Cross
Mr. Tucker
St. Johns
Pacific Bridge Co
Oil flow at Malheur well buoyant yet surface brings concern
Malheur belt owners cheer a substantial oil flow from 1700 feet in the Malheur well with Miles brothers of Vale as principal stockholders. The oil, being watered by a heavy influx, is about one third oil, one third water, one third sand, and while promising, surface extraction is hampered. The oil is described as more refined than California oil and expected to fetch a higher price.
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Mal ‘Hene
Malheur
Miles Brothers of
Vale
California Fells
California
Oregonian
Flax expert praises Oregon crop and seeks Western flax industry
A recent visit by a Hast Jern flax expert to Portland praised Oregon flax as superior to other regions and expressed hope for a growth of a large flax line industry across Western Oregon. He noted farmer profitability in growing flax and urged wider adoption. Also, McCabe & Corbetts advertises cheap screen doors and windows.
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Portland
Oregon
Sorrow and Socialism stir a Portland elevator worker tale
A letter recalls a Portland elevator worker who joins socialist meetings after a perceived sense of "being a man." The piece contrasts his wage slave life with socialist promises, cites a 1900s industry income, and questions who pays the machine and the worker, ending with a critique of the socialist claim.
Marriage of Dashney and Hansen at The Dalles home
Joseph A. Dashney of The Dalles and Minnie Hansen of St John unite in marriage at 625 Stewart street. The ceremony featured Rev. Sandifer, a wedding march by Hurlock, and a reception with gifts. The bride wore white with long veil, the groom wore black.
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Joseph A. Dashney
Dalles
Ore
Minnie Hansen
St.Johnn
Stewart Street
Muie. H. Hurlock
Portland
Bertha Kopf
Art John Hansen
Pecerne
FN. Sandifer
M. EB
Dashney
Fushand
Fost
Ad Mre Koey
Mrs Lee Vredenburg Gertrude Mea Hiatt Obituary
Mrs Lee Vredenburg Gertrude Mea Hiatt was born in Frontier County Nebraska on June 29 1892. She came to Hillsboro Oregon in 1906 married Lee Vredenburg in St John August 15 1906 died June 17 year mourned by husband infant daughter and family Funeral services were Monday at Blackburn undertaking with Oakland Calollie choir of the Church of God Portland singing and she was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Gertrude Mea Hiatt
Frontier County
Nebraska
Hillsboro
Ore
Lee Vredenburg
St. John
Rgto
Sue
Blackburn
Oakland
Calollie
Church of God of Portland
Kosey
Kilectric Theatre Promotes Fly Killer Use
The Kilectric Theatre urges patrons to use fly killers early and often amid a summer plan to reduce flies. Viewers size up the situation as show pages note a movement from Chicago to Burlington and Kellong mil free.
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Chicago
Burlington
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Council Proceedings
Fessenden
Peterson Bros
Petersona
J. R. Masters
Sewark
McCabe & Corbetts
Falitor
Hunter
United States
Tam
Jean
Boxer
Socialist Party
Roth
Co-operative Commonwealth
G. 1
Dashney-Hansen
South
Wales
Mrs
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