Notable school entertainment by Prof Alderson draws praise
An improv performance led by Prof W C Alderson delighted a large city audience last Monday evening. Speakers including Judge Seaton and Rev. Warren told humorous or poignant tales while music came from a pianola and a Portland performer. Bernie Carver impressed, and an eight course banquet followed at the New St Johns Hotel, highlighting the event’s success and credit to the school board and organizers.
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W. C. Alderson
Judge Seaton
Tom Richardson
Jefferson Myers
Warren
McVicker
Young
Senator Beach
Prof
Curtis
Heitor Levison
The
Oregonian
Geo. M. Hall
W. TL. Thorndyke
Story
Portland
Bernie Carver
Amy Rowland
Ott
New St. Johns Hotel
Alderson
Big cut across the peninsula planned this fall
The project aims to start Oct 1 to Oct 7 with three steam shovels at each end. The 200 foot wide, about one mile long cut will sit 60 foot bridges with 16 foot sidewalks. Deepest point about go feet. Seven steel bridges will span the cut between the dry dock and Maegley junction.
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Dry Dock
Maegley Junction
Dawson Street
Four Acre Willamette Boulevard Block For Sale In St Johns
A large tract offers nearly four acres with 20 fifty foot lots along 518 feet of Willamette Boulevard. The seller says it is a great bargain but must be taken soon at the stated figure. Contact W. J. Peddicord at 114 Philadelphia street, St. Johns, Oregon.
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Willamette Boulevard
W. J. Peddicord
Philadelphia Street
St. Johns
Oregon
For Sale in St Johns Heights Six-Room House With Two Lets
For sale. New six room house and two lets in St Johns Heights addition. House modern throughout and has never been occur very desirable home. Inquire at this office.
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St. Johns Heights
Folly’s End: Poetic Tribute to Tragic Cemetery Victims
A satirical verse memorial mocks a series of fatal acts and missteps that led to death. It lists numerous individuals by humorous epitaphs, from arson to reckless stunts, condemning foolishness as the ultimate graveyard theme.
Death by own action of C M McKinnie in Silverton
C M McKinnie formerly of St Johns and moved to Silverton last spring died by his own action in his barn Tuesday morning. He with wife planned to move to Kansas leaving children and property. He recently sold his bakery and no inquest was held. Remains shipped east Wednesday with Mrs McKinnie.
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Rey
Manny
C. M. McKinnie
St. Johns
Silverton
Kansas
McKinnie
Oregon
California
Jersey Street
Wedneway
Elder Steamer Geo W Elder Returns From Dry Dock
The steamship Geo. W. Elder left the dry dock Tuesday morning after thorough repairs. No leaks were found, and J H Peterson owner credits Steel Shipbuilding plant for meticulous work. Dock charges ran $119 daily with over three months in the dock, bringing significant business to St Johns.
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Geo. W. Elder
J. H. Peterson
St. Johns
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Wash
Woodlawn
Dr. SC. Cook
Timbalme
Jervey
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St Johns
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Phone Union
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Choice Residence District
Bickner Brothers
Remember the Big Department Store
Broadway
Johns, Oregon
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