30 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
1
A comic scene unfolds as Judge J. W. Hanks officiates a hurried Portland wedding. The groom jokes about money and smoke while witnesses and a marshal dabble in the ceremony in a humorous town tale. The couple leaves by car as chatter and laughter echo in the city hall.
Monday adjourned session reviewed Jersey street extension for Rogers and Windle project, ordered log boom removal, and discussed Burlington Philadelphia street bids. Mayor and fire officials weighed a proposed water system upgrade, a direct dock to Jersey street pipe, and a Portland fireboat assist plan to boost fire protection. A July 4 fund-raiser at Bickner's Hall was noted for park improvements.
In a brief overheard episode N A Gee answered a man’s question about the cement contract by joking that he is “old Piettos.” The stranger challenged him, asking why he should not change his initials, prompting Gee to smile and return to his work.
N. J. Bailey, long a key figure at Portland Manufacturing, has relinquished his post and is travelling the country. Last week he visited Washington and, over the weekend, Seaside for the first time, making his maiden Pacific port call. He denies ties to Bill Bailey and pursues new prospects. The K. L. C. B. plans a meeting tonight at Mrs. C. T. Thayer's home in Point View district.
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