St Johns News Briefs and Local Notices
Local column items from St Johns include visits by Beebe in Rockaway Beach and Mrs. Holbrook returning from Fry, a sale of garden tools at Porter & Goort, and plans for a Tuesday Evangelical service. Reports mention W O W delegates to McMinnville, property interests in Reuben Oregon, and a public election notice for April 3 with city officers to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita Beebe
Barnade Rock
Wash
Courad
Wallport
Orems
Johns
L. Holbrook
Fry
Claiforttin
Burdeen
Jemey Streeting
Seatle Ancile
M. B
Haven
Reuben
Ore
Rickner Hall
Tho
Ricker
Ralph Rea
McMinnville
SE. Bickner
Porter & Goort
Pont
A . Porren & Goonp
W. T. Slaten
Lisa
Evangelical Church
Jesus
Young
Oir
Yount
Holbrook
L. E. Rockwell
D. D
M. I. Cattle City
C.H. Clarin
St Johns
Cochran
Conn
Fnch
Civic Improvement
P Sai
Manning
Wille Boulevard
Dean
Portland
M. R. Church
Bamber
Woo
Hinman Hag
Cole Safo
Tvaho
Triad
Tires Convenience
Death by own action shocks St Johns crowd
An elderly Civil War veteran, John Kurte aged about 70, shot himself three times and died after being found under a wharf near the shipyards. Neighbors and officials debated care given at the scene while Coroner Finley ruled death a suicide. A mass meeting is set for March 16 to nominate city election candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kurte
Sone Miie
Andy Oe
de. Hensel
Marshal Organ
Ian
Cernier AL
Flaley
Depuy
Morten
Carmer Finley
Flansel
Abby Wan
Morden
Finley
Mary Melaughtin
Kurta
H.C. Bowery
Forge
Tueway
Portland
James Ewen
Pwen- Jigth Street
Allock
Werner
Hina Bose
Ace
Holbrook
Tacoma
Jersey Streets
St. Johns
Deserve Crent praised for city work in St Johns
Daniel Brecht is commended as a tireless public servant for St Johns. The successful dock question is attributed largely to his efforts and his $50 liberal donation to labor costs is noted. L B Chipman and D C Rogers, fellow Commercial Association committee members, are also credited for their duties and good performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brecht
St. Johns
Messrs
L. B. Chipman
D. C. Rogers
Commercial Association Committee
Ole Olson at theatre showcases Swedish immigrant tale
A capable company presents Ole Olson at The Re Theatre for six nights and two matinees beginning Sunday matinee March 18. The production offers song, education, and specialty acts as it follows the lad from awkward immigrant to helpful citizen. The same group has toured major cities including New York Boston Philadelphia St Louis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Olson
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Splendid Junior League entertainment at Bickover Hall
A railway depot themed show staged by the Junior League of the MF church under Miss May Shepard drew a large crowd Monday evening at Bickover hall. The novel, unique entertainment featured trainmasters, conductors, imagemen, scouts, peanut stands and lunch counters. The event was ingeniously planned and well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
May Shepard
Bickover Hall
Portland Animal Control Sparks Peninsula Discontent
A Portland ordinance enforcing city pound rules creates hardship for peninsula residents and St Johns in particular. Strays crossing into the city are captured and taken to a pound eight miles away, incurring a $3 impounding fee. Citizens question why no local pound exists within the peninsula and the issue was highlighted by Wm Cuples last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Peninsula
St. Johns
R6th Street
Cuples
Additional University Notes and Civic Plans Report
Notes mention Mrs J W Bowler improving after illness and Miss Alice Price hosting Hill Academy teachers and guests. WCTU met at Mrs Havield for a flower mission, with a large attendance at Holy Cross church events. Catholic services this Lent include Sunday 7:30 pm sermons by Rev PF J Phelan, and Rev T J Henessay to speak next week. Civic Improvement Committee discusses park work, tile repairs, and disbanding twenty member limit, with a call for a large civic league meeting at Hayseed auditorium on Friday March 10 at 22 M to adopt broader plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bowler
Alice Price
Hill Academy
Havield
Flower Mission
Holy Cross Church
Staley
PF. J. Phelan
Holy Land
Father Thillman
T. J. Henessay
Hayseed
Ir. Wheelwright
Council Proceeds In Busy Regular Session
The city council held a crowded regular session approving several measures while seeking a legal adviser. A petition on animal control was discussed but dropped. street improvements on Jersey street and Burlington avenues were reviewed with estimated costs. A proposed Pacific States Telephone Co franchise was tabled. dock construction at Richmond Street advanced by a new committee. The water supply was described as adequate and pure, comparable to Bull Run water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Philadelphia
Jersey Street
Catlin
Richmond Street
City of
St. Johns
Pacific States Telephone Co
Mohawk
Portland Ece Co
Joseph Bryles
Hurlbert, Edwards and Monahan
L. BE. Clark
Banfield & Versey
Wood
Les Rossiter
T. C. Devlin
Water Front
Bull Run
Portland
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Ocal Item and City News
Betts Andson
Betts
Te Louis
Porrey
Allen Blackburn
Hicks Building
Blackburn
Bickner Hall
D. Y
T. H. Mayer
Washington
Flo
Busi
H. H. Marshall
Marshall & Trows
St. Paul
N. J. Bolen
Point View Addition
Selwood Crematory
Hattie M. Gee
N. A. Gee
Rev. Jones
Albina
Hayes and
Chicago
Charles Fi. Hayes
Wennesday
Hayes
St. Johnns
Piedmont
Council Proce
Zeller Byrnes & Blackburn Co
Oregon
Potter & Goold
Seventh and
Alder Streets
Portland General Electric CO
West Coast
E. E. Manna
Edward Holman
Third St
Portland, Oregon
3 Chamber of Commerce
Portland, Or
O. L. Chapel
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