Direct Line to Portland Direct Line to Portland
A Portland council note reports efforts by Dan J mayor and the Commercial club to push Portland General Electric to run a direct line from Portland through St Johns avoiding loop detours. Mayer favors through service to University Park via Dawson Street and Smiths Crossing, arguing it benefits residents and eases commuting. Also covered are Kenton Safe & Lock factory plans, Jersey Street sewers, and a surge in St Johns real estate and demand as services expand and employment grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Works
Dan J
Commercial Club
Portland General Electric Co
St. Johns
Portland
University Park
Dawson Street
Urae
Mayer
Kenton Safe & Lock
Columbia Boulevard
Kenton
Fertury
C. B. Andrew
Jersey Street
St. Johna Atreet
S J. Johns
Portland Gas Company
O. H K. & Veary
Gon
Washington Points
Grace St. Johns
Elec District
Oregon
Washington Point
Washington
Horlland
Porwanu
Emigrant Prosperity and City Improvements in St Johns
The Oregonian notes Murphy and Bennett and their workers own homes in St Johns with payrolls of 35 to 50 dollars daily. Street improvements finish for the year include Pittsbury street renovations aiding ferry access. Next year may see sewers and further street work, plus new lighting and a local freight service improving shipping from Portland to St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy & Bennett
Murphy Ays
Bt. Johna
St. Johns
Pittsbury Street
Crawford Street
Balson Streat
Counell
Jeevy Street
Richmond
Fessenden
Jersey Street
Building Permits For Several Dwellings On City Streets
Permit notices list multiple dwelling projects on Bank Street Nicklin Street Meare Street and Fessenden Street with costs or descriptions. Included are a warehouse construction for O P Wolcott on Fessenden Street with no stated cost. Names include Thos Sealus Albert Olen P J Belyeu Bennett Moss and F BR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Sealus
Bank Street
Oregonian
Fessenden
Albert Olen
Nicklin
Cruikshank
Meyers
P. J. Belyeu
Meare Street
McCrum
Bennett Moss
Cot Siev
F. BR
Fessenden Street
Charleston
Richmond Streets
O. P. Wolcott
Sewer Plan Signals Items On Burlington Street Jersey River
City engineers map a sewer system for St Jolene with Burlington Street as a likely first line toward the river. The project aims to clear the Columbia River of sockeye salmon hazards and prevent flood damage from the stormwater system. The note mentions Sockeye eggs shipments from Alaska to Richmond and Beaneville hatcheries and plans for building apartments as construction rumors circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Jolene
Burlington Street
Jersey
Columbia River
United States Fish
Cettepera
Gorge H. Bowers
Washington
Srebeg Ang
D. C
Philadelphia
Yor Bay
Alaska
Richmond
Beanevilla
Wieest Pian
Columbia
Foss Bros Complete Basement Contract Near Whitwood Court
Foss Bros completed a basement project for a building adjoining W. Kulghee’s saloon at Whitwood Court. They tested a new Portland firm powder and found it effective, enabling them to break large rock near the saloon without cracking glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss Bros
W. Kulghee
Whitwood Court
Portland
Handed a Lemon and a Bond Bargain in Suit
Circuit Judge Gutens heard William C. Spence sue 8 V. Davidor and St Johns Gas Light & Heat for 9600 minus per cent. Spence says he agreed to work for payments of 1000 then 125 monthly with bonds of St Johns as a bonus, paying 60 down and balance in installments. He alleges the deal allowed return of the Miss Isabel Eason of Gervias in 1000 if not satisfied. The case cites work backlog in recorder duties and street work swelling the recorder's duties. Three per cent is paid on small and large savings deposits by First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutens
William
C. Spence
Davidor
St. Johns Gas, Light & Heat Company
Spence
Vavinor
St. Johns Company
Isabel Eason
Gervias
A. M. Eason
Davidor Bas Fice
Oregon Flake Food Co Reorganized Into Pacific Coast Corn Flake Co
Have Reorganized The Oregon Flake Food Co. has paused into oblivion and risen as the Pacific Coast Corn Flake Co. The new firm, incorporated recently, aims to mark as a leading cereal food company on the Rockies. Capital will fuel rapid progress as orders pour in. Directors include Dr Jos McChesney A M Kanon Bartholomew Rue and David Burness. Office at 228 229 Henry Building Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Flake Food Co
Iimatend
Pacific Coast Corn Flake Co
Rockies
Ita
Gila
Jon, McChomney
A. M. Eason
J. A. Collier
Jos, McChesney
A M
Kanon
Bartholomew
Rue
David Burness
Henry Tuild Ing
Portland
Tragic Logging Camp Accident Claims 16-Year-Old Johnnie Smith
A logging camp near Booth Brough reports a fatal accident as 16 year old Johnnie Smith, obeying his father, leaped from a moving logging engine at Sarah Field and was instantly killed under the train. The father, engine operator, urged him to jump to safety but the boy fell beneath the wheels during the descent of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Field
Johnnie Smith
Smith-Powers
Booth Brough
Ther ‘Doy
Just As Expected End of World Preacher Dies in Fire
A preacher who preached an imminent apocalypse dressed in ascension robes and burned himself at the field to be taken up with his followers. After the fire began a pair of boys started a prank by setting a stack ablaze, waking the minister who cried that he was in hell as flames consumed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcon
Will Be a Model Hardware Store on Burlington Street
The large warehouse once used by Knight and Glover on Burlington Street is being renovated by a painter. Mayor Hendricks has leased the space for several years and will move his hardware stock there after remodeling. A larger line and modern up to date hardware store will result in a prime peninsula location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight & Glover
Burlington Street
Hendricks
Gilmore Family Returns Home and Resumes Realty Office
J F Gilmore his wife and two children return from a six week trip to Texas and the Southwest. The party enjoyed the vacation but are glad to reach St. John again. Gilmore announces the resumption of his realty business on Jersey Street where he can be reached as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gilmore
Texas
Southwest
St. John
Mr. Gilmore
Hie Realty
Jersey Street
City Solons Session in Regular Meeting
City council with Mayor Hendricks presiding grants Evangelist Smith noon day services at the city dock with fire precautions. Lind questioned pay for excess rock on Oswego Street. engineer’s estimate cited. Street committee to review burden. October bills and treasurer balance noted. Street and sidewalk bids opened. T H Cochran the lowest for East Burlington Street work. Charter items: storage of coal at city dock approved at Portland rate. Polk Street opening to Lehigh slated for next week ordinance.
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Counc
Hendricks
G. L. Owen
The
Baptist Church
Evangelist BE
A. Smith
Couneilman
A. W. Davin
Lind
Clalma
Oswego Street
Ling
Leas
Council
Mod
Tee
Hunter
Stafford Street
Stafford and
Molle J Street
T. HW
Cochran
Cromm Wilk
Abe
Reybold
T. H. Cochran
Burlington Street
Oregon Wood Distilling Co
West Side
City Dock
Portland
Buchanan Street
Polk Street
Caples Tract
Lehigh
Commercial club moves to social functions on winter evenings
The Commercial club, clarifying it is not a political body, plans a social orientation with a four member committee to design events and report next Wednesday. A request urged St Johns to Packingtown trolley service via Jersey street and loop, endorsed to connect with Kenton line. John N. Kilefeen’s treasurer resignation read. S. W. Rogers named acting treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan J Mayer
Marine
Roo
Bt Johns
Packingtown
Kenton
Mr. Mayer
Jerseytreet
Ball Grounds
Swift's
John
Poppy
Portland
St. Johns
Mayer
the Ely
John N. Kilefeen
W. Rogers
Edlefsen
Prices Rise As Household Costs Compare With Old Ledger
A Portland reader compares current living costs with past figures, noting higher prices for butter, creamery goods, bacon, flour, beans, apples, rent, cordwood, and fresh meats. The piece highlights the shift toward more expensive, improved fabrics and wool garments, while oysters and berries remain relatively cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Noon religious services at the city dock by Evangelist Smith
Daily noon services conducted by Evangelist B A Smith are held at the city dock. The gathering invites workers and passersby to join in prayer and reflection during their lunch break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Smith
Ty Bear
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Nemann
St. Johna
Johna Lumber Company
Pacific Brove & Range Company
Nte
Pais
Nauuvon
Bt. Joune
Bt. Johan
Electric Company
Stine
Carlote
of. Johna
Portland& Suburban Expres Co
Bradford Street
Philadelphia Street
Blid
Stockton
Uist
Uw Firat National Bank
City Solons
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