City council approves street work extensions and raises on wrenches
The regular session approved a thirty day extension on Pittsburg street work and deferred viewer reports on Buchanan street until property owner names are provided. The engineer proposed cement in sidewalks strengthened by gravel, and six extra hydrant wrenches were ordered for the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Swan
Pittsburg Street
Hess
Buchanan Street
Oswego
Barton
Portland Boulevard
Dr. Cook
Charleston Street
Wills Boulevard
Circuit Court
Richmond Street
Jersey
Willis Boulevard
Severance Estate
H. Quackenbush
Notte
A Surprise Farewell Party for Miss Hileabeth Stailer
A farewell party was held at the home of her aunt Mia BF Day on Saturday evening in honor of St. Marys Academy. Guests included Misaea Anna Brice Gladys Hredewen Hazel Couch Flo and others with music games and ice cream. The Supreme Court adjourned for a month long vacation delaying a decision in the St. Johna case until after the new month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileabeth Stailer
Mia
St. Mary's Academy
Misaea Anna Brice
Gladys Hredewen
Hazel Couch
Flo
Supreme Court
St. Johna Campat
Remarkable 105 Foot Oregon Logs Ship to China
A shipment of 24 Oregon logs, each 105 feet long and 40 feet in circumference, was loaded aboard the steamship Emma 8 in Portland. They are destined for China to rebuild the Ling Yen temple, purchased by the Chinese government. The logs will raft down the Grand Canal for 200 miles and then be moved 6 miles overland, with coolies carrying them on their backs along difficult terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
China
Ling Yen
Grand Canal
Building permits list for East St. Johns and surrounding streets
Permits include Latpoldt Kiatte to build a residence on Olympia Street between Oregonian and Midway streets with an estimated $1500 cost. Lind to repair a residence on Edison Street between Catlin and St Johns Avenue at $2500. Bickford to erect a dwelling for Mrs. Mary Satterson on Charleston Street between Portland Boulevard and Seneca Street at $1100. J T Pond to alter a dwelling on Stafford Street between Bucheasun and Polk Streets at $400. Mrs Guy Bhielde recovering from typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, T. Pond
Stafford Street
Bu ‘Echasun
Polk Streets
Home Talent Play A Success in St Johns Hall
The loyal talent play Nevada or The Lost Mine staged by W H Shankland and company in the Eagles hall drew a full audience and employed about 50 men. Local performers led by Ole Olenen and Wesley Heck delivered natural, entertaining roles with commendable support from Mrs Glover Miss Myril Dickey and others. Director Shankland thanked the public for patronage and assistance in making the production a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Eagles’ Hall
W. H. Shankland
Jane
St. Johns
Ole Olenen
Wesley Heck
Tom Carew
Vermont
Ike
Agnes
T. A. Glover
Myril Dickey
Georgia Perring
Laura Gatton
Shankland
Monarch Lumber plans large Oregon mill complex on Columbia
Loater W. David of Seattle and associates, London New York and San Francisco capitalists, plan a major lumber plant on the Peninsula near the Union Meat yards. By December 1 the facility will include a sawmill and planing mill with 500000 feet daily capacity, employing over 600 men and linking to Portland via street railway extension. Construction covers bridges on Willamette boulevard Dawson street South Depot street and Walker Street with reinforced concrete structures and steel superstructures. The project, along with railway widening efforts, aims to complete by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loater W. David
Seattle
London
New York
San Francis
Monarch Lumber Company
Pentnau Ja
Union Meat
Thin Enterprise
David
Oregon
Columbia
Willamette
Portland
Willamette Boulevard
Dawson Street
South Depot Street
Walker Street
Spokane, Wortland & Seattle Railway Co
Peninsula
Pearson Construction Company
McCreary & Willard
Spokane
Felnfarerd
Ood
Tcreen
Tne
Voon
Willamelin Hiver
Wland
North Portland
Henite
Wilamote River
Northern Pacific Company
Porteland
Vancouver
Growth on the Peninsula as Kenton builds new blocks
Inhabitants await September first for street car service to the Swift packing plant. Kenton Traction completes its line segment while Portland Railway, Light and Power anticipates finishing steel work this week. Stockyards open September tenth signaling era of rapid Peninsula growth. J H Nolta S B Coulter buy four lots at Derby and McPherson to build a four story stone business block. Batley Bradford plan a three story stone building at Derby and McClernand for store rooms and a rooming house with estimated cost about 42000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Swift
Monarchy Lumber Co
Swift Packing
Kenton Traction Company
Sheir
Portland Railway, Light & Power Co
Penyinsula
J. H. Nolta
8. B. Coulter
Derby and
McPherson
Bank of Kenton
Death From Pimples Sparks Tacoma Tragedy
Ellen F. Larson 19 a student at the University of Puget Sound died at her parents home 838 South Sprague Tacoma from blood poisoning after opening a pimple on her face two weeks earlier. A physician could not halt the infection and did not treat the advancing poisoning. Larson was described as beautiful and talented pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen F. Larson
Womaan
South Sprague Street
Tacoma
Miss Larson
University of Puget Sound
Portland Union Stock Yards to Open Next Wednesday
The Portland Union Stock Yards will open next Wednesday September Mth marking a major milestone in Pacific Northwest livestock trade. The market promises daily activity year round with strong demand for cattle and other stock, boosting farmers across the region and linking to Chicago Kansas City Omaha St Joseph St Louis Fort Worth and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Walon Stock Yards
Pacific Northwest
United States
Denver
Portland Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Port ‘Land
Middle States
Portland
Man Cannot Do It
A historical piece contrasts male feats with domestic tasks done by women. It claims men cannot perform many routine household chores while noting women's multitasking against grand male achievements like navigation and harnessing electricity. The essay emphasizes gendered expectations and frustrations.
Apples Sent to China Highlight at National Show
The National Apple Show Bulletin in Spokane announces a November event offering 25 000 in cash prizes across 20 classes. Oregon consigns commercial apples to China with 100 boxes of standard varieties shipped to Rianghal to test travel and climate. Hen Davis proves superior in shipment, climate tolerance, and market appeal for large cities and seaports with European demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Oregon
China
Rianghal
Birthday Surprise at Ft Johan W B C Meeting
The September 4 gathering of the ft Johan W B C was well attended. The department president spoke on a recent East Lake City trip and National Encampment incidents. A birthday surprise for Mrs Hol Hater of Portenwouth filled the evening with tokens of affection from members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Johan W. BR. C
Department
East Lake City
W. RC
Hol
Mra
Cheney
Mra. Beington
Stafford
Bredwen
Merrill
Storr
Hewitt
Lelaure
Hood River Apple Crop Sold to New York Firm
The entire Hood River Fruit Growers Union apple crop sold this week to a New York firm. The price hovered around 2.45 per box and the yield will total about 125 car loads, illustrating Hood River’s top pricing for apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Growers Union of
Hood River
New York
Marriage Promises Long-Lasting Union for Balefeon and Whelan
John Nicholas Balefeon and Maud Micatior Whelan wed at Portewouth Weds Powlsy on September 6. The groom, a St Johns man with Penthouse Hawk ties, and the bride, a cultured young woman, begin a brief honeymoon at Alunky before settling at 1085 Gresham Street with friends awaiting their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nicholas Balefeon
Thie City
Maud Micatior Whelan
Baginaw
Mich
Portland
Portewouth
Powlsy
Tillman
St. Johns
Alunky
Gresham Street
Jolna
Get Ready and Go Thursday at Meteger Park
An event on Thursday September 23 at Meteger Park under Holmes Lodge No 101 K of P. The day features a grand Bowery dance with the Metropolitan Orchestra, guides races baseball amusements for all ages, and prize drawings. Porters offer details. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johne
Meteger Park
Holmes Lodge
K. of
P. Thio
Oregon
Metropolitan Orchestra
Mra C J Anderson Visits Linn County Friends
Mrs C J Anderson spent ten days among old friends in Linn County and returned home Tuesday. She attended the Linn county fair last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
C. J. Anderson
Linn County
Accident at ferry leaves man with broken ankle
Jamon Galloway suffered a serious accident on a ferry when a rock carrier toppled a wagon pulling him onto shore. His ankle was broken and other injuries described as badly bruised. In a separate note, Arbor Lodge beat Peninsula 12 to 6 at local grounds, with Peter Lees and Ha Lees leading the hitters despite Arbor Lodge claiming nine wins in eleven games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamon Galloway
Galloway
Gab Joway
Tng
Mo ix
Thad
Arbor Lodge
Peninsula
Lees
Peter
Pott
Galuvin
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R. W. McKeon
Bredeson
Pope
St. Johna
Vogue
B. J. Martin
Mra Stucker
S1. Johns
Guy Bhielde
Dandy Dick
Ross Walker
Frank Robertson
Jordon
Sne
Silas Steel
al Peterson
M. T. Davia
Barney Noonan
Barney
Mr. Davin
Jobas
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