Fire district debate stalls in St Johns council
The St Johns council debated establishing a fire district amid concerns it would burden newcomers and halt growth. Proponents argued brick construction and fire walls improve safety and insurance rates, while opponents warned of hardship for new residents and overregulation. The Review defended its stance as pro city progress.
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Willen
Tree Raevenn
Kivery Woodlen Bothling
Torrigge
Progrewa
Otterprin
Helay
Wooway
Lost Money at Trail Show Shuts Down Over Delays
The piece reports disappointment over failed acts and low turnout at a county trail show. It notes a late closing for a supposed Venice act due to last minute pay and production issues. It laments repeated failures and hints at public discontent while recounting a rowdy scene involving officials and a greased seating prank.
St Johns Pharmacy Announces Free Soda for School Open Day
A Good Act description notes St Johns Pharmacy plans a clever announcement closing the soda season by offering free a glass of sexta to every pupil at the opening day of school. To avoid posing, Mr. Jackson requires a purchase of school supplies to prove the child is a pupil.
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St Johns Pharmacy
Jackson
Funeral for Three Month Old Baby Katith Daisy
Infant Katith Daisy, three months old, child of I W Suitter, died recently. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon led by Rev HK McVicker. Evangelical choir sang as casket with flowers was carried to the grave, beside the mother who had died a month earlier.
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Katith Daisy
I W. Suitter
HK. McVicker
Boy Drowns at Seattle Dock Follows Rope Accident
Douglas Kelley sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs A Kelley drowned Monday afternoon at a Seattle dock. He swung from a rope used for unloading and fell into water about three forty five. A hue search followed and at 6 10 p m his body was recovered 20 feet from the fall. A bruised shoulder blade indicates a fatal impact. The family and Seattle community mourn as funeral services were held at noon Wednesday at Home Cemetery. remains were interred.
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Paeee Kelley
A. Kelley
Douglas Kelley
Dourglasse
J. H. Crook
Douglas
Seattle
St. Johns
Lome Fir
Sunday School Parade Marks Temperance Conference Event
A Sunday school parade will take place Saturday morning at 9:30 starting near the Hotel Portland. Children under twelve will receive free admission to the fair grounds after a half hour march, with older participants able to obtain special tickets via pastors and superintendents for exposition entry from ten to twelve for 240.
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Portland
Fair Grounds
Superin Tenlents
Prisoner Makes Escape From Linuton Rockpile
A county prisoner identified as John Jacobson escaped from the Linuton rockpile on Wednesday after a failed shot at a guard’s target. Burks fired after him as he fled an open area, but the attempt to hit him ended without success. Jacobson’s sentence would have expired in a few months.
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Linuton
Harry Burks
Hurks
Bin
John Jacobson
Changes at Pensila Bank Rear Office Space
The room at the rear of the Pensila bank formerly used by T T Parker as a law office is now a private bank office. M Parker moved his fixtures to the rear room of Rogers and Vanllfouten's office. The bank has the room nicely decorated and will furnish it for a coming event.
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Peninsila Bank
T.T. Parker
M. Parker
Rogers x Vanllfouten
Evangelical Church Notices Change of Evening Service Time
Usual services announced for next Sunday include morning sermon titled The Loss in Gaining Wistons in Sin and an evening Conception of Repentance. All are invited with a note of the evening service time change.
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Evangelical
Jumped The Track Car 196 Goes Off Path
A stalled report notes Car 196 jumped the track at noon on Tuesday entering a bypath in its routine. Crews spent a full day restoring the vehicle to its proper position as the operation proved to be a stubborn, wide mishap.
New Schoolhouse Opens With New Faculty Announced
The district plans to open the new schoolhouse this week with a full teaching staff led by Principal W. C. Alderson and instructors Edith Van Vleet Emma Oslund Josephine Preston Edna Bailey Madge Dann Viola Peddicord Elizabeth Rivette A Adelaide Beebe Grace A Gillham The heating system will lag but furniture and rooms will be ready soon A Nuptial note records the September 20 wedding of Lepha J Leggett to J H Chambers at the bride’s parents home in the presence of relatives and friends The couple will reside near the bride’s old home and receive best wishes for happiness from the community
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W. C. Alderson
Edith van Vleet
Emma Oslund
Josephine Preston
Edna Bailey
Madge Dann
Viola Peddicord
Elizabeth Rivette
Adelaide Beebe
Grace A. Gillham
Hailey
Dini
Peddicord
Beebe
Gillham
Mra B. Teggett
Lepha J. Leggett
J. H. Chambers
C. He. Campbell
Portland Manufacturing Company
Furni
Toe Kiview
Mra. le! H. Chambers
Meeting of St Johns Board of Trade Fails To Quorum
Wednesday's gathering lacked a quorum with only L B Chipman Moxon Crane Hensel Potter and Thorndyke present. Despite several important topics and frequent incoming notices from new ventures, insufficient public interest prevented a full meeting to review local opportunities.
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St. Johns
Board of Trade
L. B. Chipman
Messrs. Chippian
Moxon
Crane
Hensel
Potter
Thorndyke
To Sanitarium Health Warning Forces Jobes to Rest
For weeks W V Jobes has felt heart weakness and narrowly escaped fire risk at his flour mill. Doctors order him to cease all active work and even walking to and from the mill, requiring rest. He traveled to Portland sanitarium Tuesday afternoon to comply and may be away several weeks while his condition improves.
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W. V. Jobes
Jobes
Portland
Upshaw Leaves Town Amid Praise for The Review
The Review notes Rev W. Upshaw announced his departure to Alma for a new position, praising the paper as the best in the state and urging continued support. In Shatter Texas, Frank B E Casto, brother of Mrs Allen W Donnelley, was shot and killed near his home. he was a school teacher and funeral services with military honors were held Wednesday.
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Upshaw
Alma
Tuk Review
St. Johns
Mr. Upshaw
Shatter
Texas
Frank BE. Casto
Allen W. Donnelley
Postponed Publication of Response to Socialist Caus e Article
An interesting reply to the cause article on socialism recently published in these columns is crowded out and will appear next week.
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Cause
Open Letter Warns Against Hasty Ferry Franchise Action
A city council letter urges thorough study before granting a ten year ferry franchise across the Willamette at St Johns. It warns of exclusive rights, calls for public vote, full ordinance publication, and safeguards against graft while noting current fare levels and potential city reimbursement.
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Uwe
Coumell
St Julie
Ita
Hit
St. Johns
Portland
Claremont Tavern
Card of Thanks for Friends After Bereavement
We sincerely thank the many friends for their kind attentions during our recent bereavement and for the numerous oral tributes showered upon us. Lucille P. Clark Anna S. Char L. M. Chars Mrs. A. Gain Mrs. F. Garp.
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L. P. Clark
Anna S. Char
L. M. Chars
Mes. A. Gain
Mrs. F. Garp
City Fire Limits and Building Regulations Under Paragraph 31
The Charter notes council power to define fire limits and prohibit creation or repair of wooden structures within fire limits and to regulate heights and construction of all buildings in the city. Johns baby, William Jomabe, won four prizes as best behaved in his class at the baby show last Saturday.
Funeral for Mrs Mary Ann Clark Held at Lone Fir
The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Ann Clark was held on Friday with Rev J M Boozer in charge. Pallbearers included P T Hansen T J Monahan B D Hurlbert and A L Miner. Interment followed at Lone Fir Cemetery.
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Mary Ann Clark
J. M. Boozer
P. T. Hansen
T. J. Monahan
B. D. Hurlbert
A. L. Miner
Lone Fir Cemetery
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Jersey Street
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