Monahan Host 40th Anniversary Reception at St Johns
T J Monahan postmaster and wife celebrated forty years of marriage with a large open house in St Johns attended by hundreds of friends. They moved to St Johns in 1882 and have been civic figures with seven children, three living, including a daughter who works in the local post office. Neighbors recalled early days as streetcar workman and later leadership in the Willamette Bridge Railway and Portland General Electric office before his 1910 postmaster appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Monahan
Sunday Oregonian
St. Johns
St. Jolie
Monahan
United Evangelical Church
Willamette Bridge Railway Company
Stanton and
Commercial Street
Portlams General Electric Co
W. H. Monahan
City of
Portland
C. H. Thayer
Smith Avenue
Oswego Street
Telemna Poomantes
Mra. T. J. Monahan
Evangelical Church
Frank A.smith
Portland General Electric Co
Will H
St. Johns Sear
Nai ‘Aples
A. V. Learned
Bacon
J. P. Wrinkle
D. C. Hoyt
John Paff
John Mock
J. C. Scott
Beach
M. A. Meny
Frank A. Smith
Peninsula
Monahans
G. M. Hall
W. S. Plowman
E. S. Harrington
Macd Hall
Ella Kilkenny
Lillie Sizemore
Laura Graden
Queta Plasket
Ina Peterson
Gladys Bredeson
Nellie Graden
Goldie Marcy
Leon Peterson
Roosters Will Crow Editor Review
A reader discusses crowing roosters in urban life, noting some roosters crow at all hours and the challenge of keeping them quiet. The writer laments neighbor disturbance and jokes about future crowing innovations by Burbank, concluding roosters will crow despite discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Peter of Old
Burbank
National WCTU Convention to Bring 1500 Guests to Oregon
A week of WCTU sessions begins October 19 with every state represented. Multnomah county will host the event as local unions launch a house to house campaign aiming to add hundreds of members, possibly reaching 2000, to win the Frances Willard prize banner and spread temperance through the county. Membership costs one dollar annually.
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Oregon
Multnomah County
Ensignia of Temperance
Multnomah
E T.U
Maryland Chronicle Echoes A Rooseveltian City Scene
Poetic fragment from Goodwin's Weekly mocks Baltimore scenes in a lively Maryland oriented verse. It references Roosevelt era energy, a vigorous run, and a playful hit on Taft, weaving a local pride motif with national figures. The piece highlights regional sentiment and historic political personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Bill Taft
Goodwin
Calico Ball at the Commercial Club Tonight
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Commercial Club hosts a Calico Ball this evening in the M W A hall. Members and auxiliaries are expected to attend, along with their wives or sweethearts, making it a highly enjoyable event for all involved.
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Commercial Club
Regatta Opportunity Promises Growth for St Johns
The article argues towns must market themselves to attract business and residents. St Johns faces a rare chance as the Regatta draws thousands to view its water front and infrastructure. The Commercial Club plans coordinated efforts with the Sweet Pea Show and Industrial Exhibit to create a lasting annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Steoe
Commercial Club
Pleasant Surprise for Miss Clara Nelson Party
A cheerful crowd of about seventy guests gathered at North Raison Street last Friday night to honor Miss Clara Nelson. The event featured music and progressive games with dainty refreshments and a late departure, as friends shared in a warm, celebratory mood.
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Clara Nelson
North Raison Street
Gertrude
Jennie Negstad
Georgiana Hayes
Florence Jackson
Ruth Can
Valere Chambers
Har Ragan
Arthur Carlson
Conrad Egstad
Oregon timber sought for Panama Canal dredge
Dredge work on the Panama Canal requires two heavy timbers each two feet long and 26 inches wide. Windsor officials supervising the project have appealed to Oregon timbermen to supply the needed timbers for the dredging operation.
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Oregon
Panama Canal
Wington
City Council reviews street work and water rate petitions
At the regular council meeting Mayor Mack presided. A Hartman street improvement study was directed. A three-member committee was appointed to negotiate with the water company over its rates as residents urged lower charges. Burlington and Edison street projects were discussed, with waivers considered for property owners. The council also examined a telephone franchise issue and a $2,600 bill allowance.
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Mack
Hartman Street
Seneca
Central Avenue
Valentine
City of St. Johns
St. Johns
Stroud
Hiller
Horsman
Perrine
Enningy
Lee
Burlington Street
Elty Hall
Bradford Street
Edison Street
Richmond
Burlington
Horswan
May Day Weather Contrast in Rockies and Oregon
The report contrasts snow in Colorado with a bright Oregon May day. In Denver area it snowed from midnight to afternoon, requiring heavy coats amid a chill storm, while Oregon enjoyed perfumed air, blooming buttercups, roses, singing birds, and warm sunshine.
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Denver
Coonsios
Seace Springs
Colorado
Oregon
Memorial Day Exercises Invite Sons of Veterans at Antietam Camp
Sons and grandsons of Civil War veterans are invited to join Antietam Camp No. 47 Sons of Veterans in Memorial Day exercises. Assemble at G. A. R. headquarters at 10 o'clock a m. Lieut. B H Miller Captain Commander Camp 47. Bernice Rand Secretary.
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Sons of Veterans
G.A. R
Lie B. H. Miller
Bernice Rand
Medford Sets Pace for Poultry Shipments in Oregon
Medford leads Oregon in poultry export with the first carload shipment from the city. The success signals growth for the industry statewide, as other regions anticipate similar consignments and expanding markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Oregon
Library Vacation Card Loans And New Book Arrivals
The library offers a special vacation card allowing 1 to 10 books for 1 to 3 months with no renewal. Cards may take a few days to issue. New arrivals include Priscilla Mardanger, The Spoilers, Handicrafts in the Home, Songs and Song Writers, Opera Glass, Green Cloak, Traces on the Spot, Somebody's Neighbors, Boss of Wind River, Pinocchio in Africa, and other titles, with shelves of home plans and decor.
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Home Beautiful
Priscilla Mardanger
Priscilla Pub
Priestman
Finch
Annesley
Stewart
Chicago
Evangelical Church Mothers Day Observed Services and Hymns
Evangelical Church and Sunday school held a May 1 morning service with readings and a choir piece. Rev W S Plowman preached on Mother Behold Thy Son. Ladies chorus sang morning and evening under A A Davis and G M Hall. PhiloChristin class reached 76, highest in church. Social after a Tuesday business meeting at Corbett home preceded next month’s May 10th service. ushers from Philo Christo Glass invite all.
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Plowman
A. A. Davis
G. M. Hall
St. Johns
Building permits and a horticultural note from the editor
Permit No 30 to D E K Brodahl to erect a greenhouse on Cresham Street between Buchanan and Burr. Permit No 11 to John Watson to erect a dwelling on Burr Street between Seneca and Columbia Boulevard, cost unknown. Mrs W H Davidson of 616 Salem Street sends thanks for a fine bouquet of roses, first of the season, described as beauties and fully developed.
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D. EK. Brodahl
Cresham Street
Buchanan and
Burr
John Watson
Burr Street
Seneca
Columbia Boulevard
Mra
W. H. Davidson
Salem Street
Declamatory Contest Set for May 1 at High School Auditorium
Multnomah County Declamatory Contest scheduled Saturday evening May 1 in the St Johns High School auditorium. Three divisions A B and C will award Gold Silver and Bronze medals. St Johns sends one contestant in each division, with Gresham and others from the county competing. The event is part of broader county athletics with events in running jumping and more at Gresham. Grand prize is a $30 silver badge plus about $100 in merchandise prizes for winners.
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Multnomah County
St. Johns
Minsouly Day
Verne Hall
Alice Brown
Gresham
St Johns Hardware Co
St Johns readers honor Mrs G M Hall for Fathers Day tribute
T J Monahan voices praise for Mrs G M Hall who organized last year’s Christmas season program honoring fathers. The event, with Mayor and council members present, featured an address by ex Senator Beach and a sermon by Rev Guy Stover at the Evangelical church, recognizing her service to town and church.
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Oregonian
St. Johns
Mooahan
R. Bot
Columbia
Texas
G. M. Hall
Suny
Fathers of Our Land
Grand Army
Beach
Guy Stover
Evangelical Church
T. J. Monahan
Races Planned by Portland Motor Boat Club at St Johns
C W Roost commodore G J Kelly past commodore L M Myers regatta chair Ray Kings vice commodore and James Welch secretary met the Portland Commercial Club board to discuss the upcoming race event at St Johns during Elks convention week. $1000 for the event from Motor Boat Club with $1000 from Elks committee and $500 from St Johns citizens. plans include anchoring the ert Boston and possibly torpedo boats. Oregon Speed Boat Association debuts Wild Wolf and Wigwam II with rivals from Astoria and possibly Bellingham. races feature Charmalee I Sylph Betsy B Francis F among others. city engineer has surveyed the course for official records.
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C. W. Roost
G. J. Kelly
L. M. Myers
Ray Kings
James Welch
Portland Motor Heat
Clit
Commercial Club
St Johns
Elks
Motor Boat Club
Elks’ Committee
St. Johns
Ert
Boston
Oregon Speed Boat Association
Astoria
Bellingham
Wash
C. Vv. Conpers
Charmalee I
G. J. Kendall
Sylph
Dr. Brown
Betsy B
Frank Thorn
Francis F
Those who can do wear Florsheim shoes at Johnstone's
Advertises Florsheim footwear at Johnstone's Department Store with a confident sales line aimed at potential customers.
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Johnstone's Department Store
St Johns Oregon Professionals and Services Directory
Directory listing for St Johns Oregon includes Dr Rambo dentist Dr J Vinton Scott open evenings and Sundays by appointment Joseph McChesney M D physician and surgeon Daniel C Webster A B M D residence 697 Cawson Street Office Piter Block University Park Portland Perry C Stroud lawyer First National Bank Building C J Gatzmyer attorney at law McDonald Building McKinney Davis real estate 202 N Jersey St estimates on printing paper hanging and tinting H M Satterlee printing and painting services Galvee Vancouver Portland and Suburban Express transfer and storage Co moving services 103 North Jersey Street
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Cawson
Piiter
University Park
Portland
Oregon
Perry C. Stroud Lawyer
First National Bank
ST. Johns Oregon
Columbia
St. Johns Express, Transfer and Storage Co
Fiano
Richmond
North
Jersey Street
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Nat'l W.C.T.U. Convention
Council Proceedings
the Library
Fernea Esa Me
Rambo
First National Bank Building
ST. Johns, Oregon
DR. J. Vinton Scott
Columbia 140
Columbia Y
Joseph McChesney
McChesney Kik
Daniel C. Webster, A. B. M. D
C. J. Gatzmyer
McDonald Building
St. Johne
McKinney & Davis Real Estate
N. Jersey St. St. Joles
H. M. Satterlee
St. Johns, Or
J. R. Weimer
Ie Land
Vancour
Portland and
Suburban Express
City Dock
Choris
WLM
Order
Eastern Star Minerva Chapter
Monty Very Wirt
Ay Alin Ai
Alyaye Wel
Wiedrow
W, Mason
G i, Wohowsmas
Laurel Lodge
F. ST
Fows Hall
Acuntist
W. A
Mall
B. Granger
Central Market
Holbrook Block
T. P. Ward
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