Bright Future In Store For St Johns Real Estate Boom
Real estate activity surges in St Johns with over 46000 in property transfers in the last 15 days. King & Gillmore report multiple sales in Caplew and Severance areas, Olin & Co and Norton sales totaling thousands. area developers plan large mills, a high school, and freight docks as East St Johns attracts industry and residents. Calef Bros expands home furnishings store after spring demand. St Johns Lumber Co doubles capacity and shipbuilding activity grows with barges and ferries on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Peninastats
King & Gillmore
French Block
Columba Boulevard
Cawoga Streel
Caplewtreet
Severance Addition
South Jersey Street
L. Dobie
East St. Johna
Oregon Mineral Paint Company
Salem
East St. Johns
Bulding
Scales Brothers
Johns
East St Johns
Barnes
Mitclless Lumber Company
Monarch Lumber Company
Charles Pose
J. B. Holbrook
J. Johns
James John
Calet Bros
Chicago Street
Portland
A. C. Gloster
St. Johne
Northwest
St. Jolene
Furniture Atores
Calef Bros
University Park
Portamouth
Linnton
Tualatin Valley
Gesler
F. M. Phillips
Calef Brown
St. Jona
May Secure Two Companies In St Johns Gas Franchises Debate
The St Johns city council debated the Economy Gas and Portland Gas franchise proposals. Officials scrutinized ownership, bond guarantees, and terms, with a second reading ordered and a 60 day window before final passage. Citizens pressed for the Marine Iron works plant option and streetcar linkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Johns Gas Light & Heat Company
Marine Iron Works
D. J Maher
North Bank Road
St. Johns Station
United Railway
Linnton Moe
Fessenden Street
Oregon
Jed
Counel
Cowordl
Economy Gas Co
Cornell
Martin
Economy Geo Company
Wea
Keeton
Portland Gas Company
Portland
St. Johns Gas Light & Heat Co
Davider
Hewitt
Lal
Davia
Portland Gas Co
Howitt
Johns
Bonham
Strahan
Old Gas Company
Building Permits Issued for Dwelling and Foundry Projects
No. 6 To Sol Coppin to erect a temporary dwelling on Charleston street between Edison and Fillmore wireots valuation 100 No. 6 To Henry Zech to erect a dwelling on Kellogg street between St. Jobne avenue and Catlin street valuation 300 No. 7 To Modern Machine Works to erect a foundry on Tacoma street between Bradford and Crawford valuation 500 No. To Spencer Turner to erect a dwelling on Fessenden street between Gilbert and Btowart streets
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Sol Coppin
Charleston Street
Edison
Fillmore
Henry Zech
Kellogg Street
St. Jobne Avenue
Catlin Street
Modern Machine Works
Tacoma Street
Bradford
Crawford
Spencer Turner
Fessenden Street
Gilbert and
Btowart Streets
In Love With St Johns
Mrs C J Thorne and her daughter from Minneapolis visit extended relatives Mr and Mrs W Rogers. Mrs Thorne praises St Johns as the finest thing she has seen and hopes to awaken her home with gospel preaching from St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Thorne
Minneapolis
W. Rogers
Mra. Thorne
St. Johns
Nover
Rebekahs Visit Vancouver Lodge for Joyful Weekend
A caravan from Progress Rebekah Lodge of Laurelwood visited Vancouver Saturday evening. Delegates enjoyed a program, feasting, dancing, and games, with prizes and a penny match. St Johns Commercial Club reports plans to build a float for the Row Carnival in June and to promote the Peninsula and St Johns through East outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurelwood
Rebekah Lodge
Vancouver
Will Dunbar
W. 2. Brooks
Hattie McKinney
Progress Rebekah Lodge
St. Johns
Hendricks
Bt. Johns
Hoyd
Machinery Arrives for Peninsular Small Mill Plant
The Monarch Lunder Company brings boilers and machinery for the Small mill near Swift Packing Company’s plant on the peninsula. Installation starts from the east port with 60 pilings daily and a 4600 piling foundation planned. Partial mill completion. sawing to begin in 40 or 40 days. 100 workers now, expanding soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Packing Company
Monarch Lunder Company
Khayo
Portland
Come Backs Doggerel Plea For Portland Restaurant Food
A light verse praises repeated meals at Portland eateries. The piece recalls Sunday scraps such as mutton chops giblets and turkey, weaving a playful plea to return and booster support for familiar dishes and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mem
Oil Prospects Bright in Vale District Venture
Oil prospects brighten after a view by T. W. Davidson and J. J. Wilbur of the Eastern Oregon O and Gov company. They report holdings in the Vale district show increasing potential for large oil quantities and note heavy stock sales. The Oregonian cites another embryo industry, predicting gas and oil development as a major regional boost. A Ontario well shows high pressure at 2260 feet, prompting delayed equipment for extraction while promoters stay confident of eventual oil strike and continued operations.
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T. W. Davidson
Aad
J. J. Wilbur
Eastern Oregon O & Gov Company
Vale
Oregonian
Ilia
Ontaria 4
Thare
Route Goods General Froleht Agent Powler Plan
In St John the aim is to route freight for the boat line via St John station. Negotiations focus on renting goods and securing loadment for the new station to connect with the Great Northern or Northern Pacific rails. The goal is a faster Seattle Portland route and broader local convenience.
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Froleht
St. Johie
Mortland Railway
Menor
Jobow
Wim
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Heattle
Portland
St. Dolue
Jelee
Polite
Millinery Spring Opening At Wilc Emprorium St. Jolian
The Spring opening of the Venue Millinery will be held in new quarters at McChowmoy bigek torvrraw. The very talented Hobbst and the style headgear to be shown at Wilc emporlun promise a splendid opportunity for women to select a bow for Easter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Johns Lumber Company
Peninsula
St. Johns Ship-Building Company
Palma
Texal
Portland Cne Company
Economy Gas Company
Lo Seome
Comel
Johns Gas Mighty Heat Company
the &T Johns Gas Light & Heat Company
St. Jomne
Ite Tneotmle Tencies
Tacoma
Council
Harrie
Éreden
Bio News World
Hagens
Commercial Club
Richmond Street
Meears
Dotie
Hunter
Hontham
New City
J.J. Chambeau
Wall
Rebekahs
DATO
Akein
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