East St Johns Local Firm Building Boom on Peninsula
A rapid growth sweep hits East St Johns with many residences stores and a 18 000 school planned on a 36 lot block near South Depot Wall Seneca and Newton. Spanton Company markets 1700 lot Peninsula addition while Oregon Sienna Paint Co plans a new plant nearby.
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Harborton
Robert Hume
Star Sand Company
F. &. Clemens
C. W. Watts
M. J. Walsh
Spanton Company
East Bt. Johns
South Depot
Wall
Senceca
Newton Atrevia
Board of
Brent Kroner
Columbia Boulevard
East St. Johns Land Company
Oregon Sienna Paint Company
East Jobna
East St. Johns
Local firm lands East St. Johns school contract
Sea Mewitt and Wright, local contractors, won the bid for the East St. Johns school building. Officials hail the choice as fiscally wise since money stays in St. John, and the reputable firm is expected to deliver a fine, imposing structure by September. Hewitt and Wright are finishing a similar Houston school house, and work on the new project will begin without delay.
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Mewitt & Wright
East St. Johns
Bt. John
Messrs. How 1E
Wright
Hewitt & Wright
Houston
Push for St Johne Whitwood Bridge Plan Persists
A long letter argues for starting a movement to build a suspension bridge from St Johne to Whitwood Court. It claims railways, wealth from Portland, and state funds could cover costs, with peninsula development groups backing the campaign. It warns big property owners must contribute substantially or the effort will fail, while praising the idea’s broad regional benefits.
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St. Johna
Whitwood Court
United Railways
Portland
Remonstrance Against County Road Debated by Supervisor
Supervisor 8 W Simmons reported that a proposed county road is a necessary link between north peninsula roads and an outlet to the Ogden farm. He argued it would benefit Gatton and Ogden properties, provide a peninsula driveway with river views, and that signers likely lacked full knowledge of conditions.
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W. Simmons
Gatton
Ogden
Meeting Night Change For The Commercial Club
The Commercial Club decided to move its meeting to Wednesday to allow The Hospital Way to publish the proceedings the same week. Members discussed improving timeliness and public access as a goal. A committee of Wood Couch Buck Be son Markle was named to raise funds for advertising St John’s.
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A. Wood
K. C. Couch
G. Buck
A. M. Beson
A. W. Markle
St. Johus
Building Permits For Several Local Projects
Building permits list several entries with owners, locations, and valuations. George Hughes plans a barn on Jobo Street between Hayes and Ivanhoe for 100 dollars. J 1 Bogin proposes a dwelling on Portland Boulevard between Silas and Fessenden for 760 dollars. W W Maton seeks a cement blocks factory on Myers Street between Thompson and St Johns Avenue for 100 dollars. A M Brearna intends a dwelling on Crawford Street between Pierce and Buchanan for 4000 dollars.
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George Hughes
Jobo Street
Hayes
Ivanhoe
J. 1 Bogin
Portland Boulevard
Silas
Fessenden Streets
W. W. Maton
Myers Street
Thompson
St. Johns Avenue
A. M. Brearna
Crawford Street
Pierce
Buchanan Streets
Be Kind of Aisy When the C Ro And N Co Plans Track
The C Ro and N Co prepares a rail link to the city dock. Landowners may resist, threatening condemnations and delays. A secure right of way is needed to prevent months of loss and keep the dock project on schedule.
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Eity
A Good Gamble: Vice President Letter on Mammoth Drill
A vice president’s letter from David, son of Eastern Oregon Oil and Gas Co, states Mammoth Co should drill down 500 feet for their field adjacent to Eastern Oregon. It notes gas odor at 40 strong sickening workers, causing a brief layoff, and that Mammoth’s tools are now stubborn. Davidson runs Mammoth. Hunt holds the well contract for Eastern Oregon. derrick builders and buildings are rising. The piece hints at tensions among shareholders who invested in Malheur oil Melde.
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David
Eastern Oregon Oi & Gas Co
Mammoth Co
Davidson
Mammoth Company
Hunt
Oregon Oil & Gas Co
Rapid Demand for Bast Salt and Pepper Shakers
The Bast company introduced a flat consignment of combination salt and pepper shakers that sold swiftly as weeks passed. A second carload arrived amid high anticipation, with stockholders expected to gain soon. Inventor B. C. Hurlbert oversees a product seen as highly marketable.
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Combination
Salt & Pepper Shaker Co
B. C. Hurlbert
The Pyles Return to St Johns Residence
J Pyle and family have returned to St Johns after a brief stay in Spokane Washington and will occupy the vacated residence of W A Olen on Chicago Street. Mr Pyle is a musician of marked ability and finds St Johns suited to his talents and comforts.
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J. Pyle
St. Johns
Spokane
Wash
Justo
W. A. Olen
Chicago Street
Mr. Pyle
Bt. Johns
City Council Hears Edges Of Projects And Reports
City council met Tuesday with all but one member present. Petitions to widen sidewalks on Gresham to Buchanan and Hudson street were discussed. Bills totaling 49750 were approved. A fire station reestablishment near the French block was proposed. The Willamette boulevard width was debated, and grade monument plans were ordered. The St Johns ferry report for April showed 5000 passengers and other transports, with a city dividend of 5.30. Members were named to study plans for the boulevard and cement walk guarantees. Rising concerns included dock lighting plans and a request to modernize the harbor area.
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L. Johnson
Gresham
Arrowtide
Buchanan
New City Dock
A. W. Davia
Hudson Street
Otwego
Leonard and
Malbrook Streets
Granger
Mo ‘Ton
Hendricks
Doble
Brown
Hiller
Ing
81. Johns Transportation Company
City
Hamilton
Portland
Tens
Florence Rucker
Cason
Bo St. Johns
Kansas
City council discusses street improvements and condemnations
An attorney and engineer examined Albina records to locate Mayor Hendricken. The council planned an ordinance to improve Pitbure street and reviewed the engineer's lengthy report on condemning Measenden street to a 10 foot thoroughfare. The attorney was asked to draft the ordinance for passage at the next meeting.
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Torney
Albina
Hendricken
Memorial Day Exercises by G A R and Local Groups
Memorial Day program completed by General Campion Pom No. 28 ATL and WoTC of Bt Johnna. Veterans visit city landmarks Friday May 24 at 10:00 AM. Post and W K R will assemble 2:30 PM at LO G FP hall, march to M B church for memorial sermon by Rev S Dewart. City leaders urged to attend. businesses asked to close 10 AM to 12 noon.
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ATL
Wotc
Bt Johnna
Priday
Eltymehacks
W. KO
Hall
M. B
Dewart
Post
F. Ball
Public Dock
W. KR
1. C
St Johna
Accident at St Johns Lumber Co mill injures engine and workers
An explosion at St Johns Lumber Co mill around five o clock Monday afternoon wrecked Engine No 3 used for pull ing the resawa edgers and feeders for the waste burner. The blast tore through the floor and roof, casting iron fragments hundreds of feet. Despite the danger, nearby laborers escaped unharmed and damage is estimated at about 2000 dollars.
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Johns Lumber Coe
Pleasant house warming honors for Wield family on Tyler Street
A Tuesday evening house warming for Robert Wield and family at their Tyler Street home featured music by two Fields daughters, Catherine Coffyn on piano, Archie Meyer on cornet, and Bart Crouchley on violin. Refreshments followed as guests lingered in a joyful reception with Mr and Mrs Miele toasted.
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Robert Wield
Tyler Street
Twonday
Fields
Kansas
St. Johns
Title
Catherine Coffyn
Archie Meyer
Bart Crouchley
Mra
Miele
Marayable Whitemore
Lena Zygowski
Gertrude Crouchley
J. Crouchley
Ernest
Marl
James
Roy
Walter Crouchley
Marriage of Isabelle Fletcher Robison and Louis B Hoardman
Isabelle Fletcher Robison wed Louis B Hoardman at the residence of Gov J H Pletcher on May 18. Rev C P Gates officiated. Robison, daughter of Perth mayor J Jietcher, was a leading American actress with the Harry Blahop Stock Company. Hoardman, a San Francisco attorney, plans to base their home in San Francisco after a Coast tour.
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J. H
Pletcher
Willamette Boulevard
St. Johns
Isabelle Fletcher Robison
Louis B. Hoardman
C. P. Gates
Boardman
J. J. Ietcher
Perth
South Dakota
America
Harry Blahop
Will Come Back W A Olen and Family to Clintonville
Will Come Back W. A. Olen and family leave Sunday for Clintonville Wisconsin their old home where they expect to settle again. Mr Cleon leaves a nine month real estate business career here regretting retirement while Mrs Olen suffers home sickness. Oregon climate presents a temporary measure but they plan to return in months as they adjust to the strange changes of home and place.
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W. A. Olen
Clintonville
Wisconsin
Mr. Cleon
Mra. Olen
Homer
Oregon
Bowe
All Right Concerns Over High School Title Cleared
Citizens feared title to the ground would fail and construction be blocked. The matter has been investigated and there is no doubt about securing the title. Plans will be set in near future and the school board expects rapid progress toward building.
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Portland
Willamette Boulevard
Gree
Peninsula Development League
City Removes Maple Along South Haven Street
Citizens lament the removal of a beautified maple on South Haven as the city council ordered its cut at dawn to clear a new concrete sidewalk. The article notes other trees along sidewalks may face similar fates to establish city precedent and aligns with actions in Portland and other cities.
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South Haven
Portland
Prone
Very Sad Days The Melancholy Housekeeping Ballad
A fragmentary verse piece describes a chaotic home scene with clutter, dust, and humorous chaos. The speaker notes bedraggled rooms, messy corridors, and a playful, resigned mood as daily chores overwhelm. The tone evokes old newspaper verse that lampoons domestic life.
Expanding Stores Change Men’s Clothing Reach
Expanding Honhan Currier have a broad ring of men’s clothing offerings at Kholer dry goods department, making Portland trips unnecessary for a suit. Frank Thorndyke, recently of Aa, notes government shifts as cheap stock and shoddy goods circulate among local buyers, sparking chatter in recent days.
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Honhan & Currier
Bo Kholer Dry Goods
Portland
Frank Thorndyke
Goude
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Tualatin Valley
Commercial Club
St. Johene
Jarker
Calle
Nome
Eee
St. Johne
M. L. Holbrook
S. W. Simmons
the Pyles
Jp, HL
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