Citizens Ticket Forms Amid Campaign Preparations
A political meeting at the M. W. A. hall mapped a Citizens' Ticket with plan to select a slate of candidates and draft a platform for the March 22 gathering. Couch & Co prepares a reorganized model store on Philadelphia Street featuring distinct departments, improved lighting, and a new warehouse and passage for efficient operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W
K. Couch
Pr. W Valentine
Willie Moxon
Thos, Cochran
Chas
Linguist
J. T. Murphy
J. & McKinney
Citieens
Ute
Elteens Jrwaunt
Wan
Ball
F. W
Valentine
John N
Bdlefeen
A. M. Kason
Four Bridges Ordered Over Peninsula Cut by Railroad
Portland's city executive board demands immediate construction of four bridges by the North Bank railroad across the peninsula cut. A report is to be prepared on the condition of streets crossing the cut from Willamette to the Columbia, tied to franchise rights requiring bridges when streets are improved. Willamette Boulevard is among the four, but the railroad has not yet acted to fulfill the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bank Railroad
Peninsula
Portland
Willamette
Columbia
Te Railroad
Willamette Boulevard
More Chairs Urged for Council Chamber
Citizens of St. Johne urge more seating in the council chamber to ease crowding and improve venting capacity during meetings. Though costs are modest, convenience and orderly proceedings demand action as attendees otherwise fall short of expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johne
Say Voter Register Dont forget to register before March 1
Voter notice urges annual registration with city charter. Recorder Esaon extends hours to 7:30 to 6:30 Thursday evenings through March 1 to accommodate day workers. Citizens urged to complete forms at city hall now to avoid delays and inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esaon
We Ought to Have One Park in St Johns
The town plans spending 25000 dollars this summer to beautify Columbia Park and make it a popular seaside resort. The note argues a city owned park in St Johns would attract vast crowds and add value to the Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Park
St. Johns
Gas Question Bobs Up Again In City Council
Council wrestles with the gas franchise issue as amendments fail to satisfy the Dads Council. Regular session covers arc light remonstrance, bids for Richmond street paving, a liquor license petition, police emergency funds, trolley plat, and discussions on East Portland Gas Company terms and city obligations.
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Brice
Mohawk
Bradford
Edison
John
Peter Anton
Howald
Windle
Dobie
John and Edison Streets
E. Mi
Wills Boulevard
J. J. Shambro
Johns Hotel
Burlington Street
Sanuel Cochran & Co
Polce Black
Richmond Street
L. Seybold
M. Hanson
A. Akeson
Wilson & Benefiel
Jersey
Richmond ‘Street
Cook
Fes
Portland Public Market and Cold Storage Building Opens
The Portland Public Market will occupy the block bounded by South 6th Gilsan and Hoyt streets with 208 stalls 9 by 12 feet on the first floor and 180 stalls on the second floor more than half spoken for. Rents include light heat janitor service and fixtures. Floors and counters are marble refrigerated for perishables. A 30 foot wide main hall features a fountain and music stand. An escalator with 6000 people per hour capacity will run from main floor to the second. The corner near flash and Hoyt will house a banking office.
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Portland
Lc Market & Cold Storage Co
Sth
6Th
Gilsan and
Hoyt Street
Soond
Flash and Hoyt Streets
Bank Branch Opens For Weekend Banking Access
A well known local bank will occupy a branch providing convenient access for patrons. Banking facilities can be obtained without leaving the building and the bank will be open Saturday evenings for customer accommodation.
Pleasant Surprise For Mrs Carlson At Home gathering
A Pleasant Surprise for Mrs A L Carlson of 625 Brunswick street when neighbors and friends gathered at her home last Thursday evening. She received four pence from guests as a cheerful token. Visitors included Mrs P Rood, Mrs Westlund, Mrs Rena Johnson, Mrs Lind of Portland, Mrs Lind of St Johns, Mrs Kate Hedlund, Mrs Madison, Mrs Iverson, Mrs Linguist, Mrs Anna Peterson, Mrs Hans Peterson, Mrs O Anderson, Mrs Rolander, Mrs Prank, Mrs Sjodahl, Miss Olga J Rood, and Miss Linda Bergetrand. Preach the gospel of St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
A. J. Carlson
Brunswick Street
Carlson
Rood
Westlund
Rena Johnson
P, Lind
Portland
Lind
St. Johns
Kate Hediind
Madison
Iverson
Linguist
Anna Peterson
Hans Peterson
0. Anderson
Rolander
Prank
Sjodahl
Olga J. Rood
Linda Bergetrand
Harborton Platted Near Linnton on Willamette River
Richard Shepard and Anthony Hardy stage a new townsite named Harborton one mile north of Linnton with 1400 feet river frontage. The Astoria and Columbian River railroad and United Railway run through the plat, stations to the Chamber of Commerce within two months. Streets will be graded, a spring water system to serve 15 000, river frontage acreage for factories, land once part of Cloverdale farm owned by L. Thompson. In October Edmondson Co installed a hot water plant in the First National Bank building to heat to 10 degrees. the plant endured severe winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shepard
Anthony Hardy
Willamette River
Linnton
Harborton
Astoria & Columbian River Railroad
United Railway
Chamber of Commerce
Factory Wien
Cloverdale
L. Thompson
Edmondson Co
First National Bank
ODD MAP USED IN DENVER Man Gets Frightened and Returns Home
A high school program Saturday evening featured a Dickens theme with students and a large turnout of parents. Performers impressed, with songs, sketches, and recitations, while the faculty earned praise for the evening’s effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Are You Guilty Questioning Local Support For Merchants
A rhetorical appeal asks readers to consider whom they helped in hard times and who funded church or poor relief. It contrasts reliance on city merchants with seeking aid from various firms and neighbors, urging support of local home merchants for credit and community needs.
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Stockton
Denver
United Staton
Colorado
Oregon
Portland
Meier
Roberts Brox
Woodward & Clark
Gadaby & Ben
St. Johns
Frank Smith
Keep Tab on Ordinances for Property Improvements
Local guidance urges property owners to monitor city ordinances affecting improvements along their streets. For wooden sidewalks or cement walks, track notices and deadlines to apply before bid submissions to ensure effectiveness. Be a booster for Bt Jonus.
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Citicons
Couch & Co
Philadelphia Street
Schoer
Philadelphia
Dads
Senden
Portland Railway Co
Portland Electric Company
Feswonden
A. Hickey
Collier
J. F. Hendricks
Herhalf
J.B. Hall
Gurgerson
Leenne
East Portland Gas Company
St. Johna
Piedmont
Mabat
Hnew
University Park
Portsmouth
Bt. John
Johow Gan Light & Heat Company
A. TK. Jobes
Elmett
East Portland Gas Co
Cis
Bonham
Seattle
Taoma
Deriland
Aldersey Wind
Wall Street
Buchanan W Street
Dickens
Olekena
Mina Lula Hollenbeck
Mr. Winkile
Laura Graden
Martin Chussiewlt
Mra. Gamp
Catherine Coffyn
Teed
Barry Gamp
Ermon Wheelock
Betsey Prig
Jeanette Ogden
My Green
Lola Walker
Gertrude Baldwin
Howard Heiee
Madame Defarge
Lola Waller
Nicholas Nickleby
Clyde Teeting
Mr. Saucers
Mabel Crossbey
Mra. Kqueers
Harry Mount
Nicholaw Nickleby
Mra. Jarley
Hazel Couch
Jarley
Arthur Clark
Archie Smock
Platte
Boosters
Old
Woodmen of the World
Washington
Lin
Hun
Ficou
Vancouver
Breil
California
Jonus
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