G A R Entertainment and City Council Meeting Summary
The G A R posts plan monthly open meetings with songs recitations and skits to honor the old soldiers, plus a march of the troops and a hero-like display. The city council held a brief session approving minutes, adjusting a roller contract interest date, and considering Portland Railway Water and Power Co. street use terms for Prasenden and Cedar Park areas. The council endorsed widening and improving the street, with the company maintaining its track area and the city adjusting ordinances accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter and Johnson
Winataniy
Howse Co
Atx
Winstaniey
Doble Thin
Howe
Johnson
Hunter
Kelley
Portland, Railway, Light and Power Co
Prasenden Street
Rev Leonard Delivers Farewell Sermon at Baptiste Church
Sad hearts fill Baptiste Church as Rev Leonard and Mrs Leonard depart from their pastorate at Bt Johns. They plan rest from regular pastoral work and will occasionaly supply elsewhere while the church seeks a successor. The community wishes them well and hopes for their future happiness.
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Baptiste Church
Rev
Leonard
Inez
Rev.Leonard
Bt. Johns
Earth
May Locate Here William Barton of Battle Creek Michigan
William Barton of Battle Creek Michigan with D L Page inspected St Johns on Monday and then went to Spokane before returning to locate. He represents substantial money to be invested on the Pacific coast and hails St Johns as the best place for rapid development, warning that those with funds should act now to avoid regret.
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Powell
Calking
Vallent
Calkina
Cal Kine
Caplin Shaw
G A. Ry
America
Wiliam
Barton
Rattle Creek
Michigan
D. L. Page
St. Johns
Spokane
Pacific
In Their New Home Edmondera Opens Fine Residence
W. W. Edmondera moved into Lin hie, claiming a fine new residence this week. Four new homes rise in different districts, giving evidence of life in a town that seems dull by season. The local body remains active despite the downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Edmondera
Lin Hie
Wight
Ody Corpee
Streets of the City Should Be Kept Clean
The piece urges tightening enforcement on street littering. It argues for a new ordinance making discarding paper and rubbish a misdemeanor with a strong fine. The goal is clean, well kept streets before wet weather and maintained thereafter.
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Captain Black
W C T U Convention Reports at St Johns Meeting
The W C T U convention met last Friday September 11 at headquarters with Mrs Hines chairing. Reports from committees were given and a noon prayer service observed followed by a picnic. Mrs Corking led a program on world outreach, county officers were elected, and White Ribbon members from St Johns attended. A diamond medal contest will be held at Taylor Street church one evening. tickets via Mrs Perkins.
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Hines County
Corking
St. Johna
Plano
St. Johns
Mra. Tallman
Miss Brown
Mre
M. B. Perkins
Taylor Street
Mré. Perkins
Weaver of Tacones Washington Visits North Kellogs Street
Mins F-P Weaver visits her cousin Mrs J Wil Mame and family on North Kellogs Street this week while Mr and Mrs Lewis Troyer of Creston visit 8 C Cook family. Troyer is sister of Mr Sook. they have met for over 31 years.
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Tacones
Wash
J. Wil- Mame
North Kellogs
Mra
Lewis Troyer
Creston
Tows
C. Cook
Mra Troyer
Mr. Sook
Juvenile Court Report Highlights 1908 County Figures
Annual Juvenile Court report for Mult iRomah county ends June 10 1908 shows 786 entries with 610 boys 176 girls 618 girls 08 total 616 dependents 170 delinquents ages 10 to 17. Leading commitments larceny 124 all boys immorality 4 boys 64 girls. Critique blames capable parents and social vice districts for degradation urging a county clean-up and accountability by parents and voters.
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MultiRomah County
Girin
United Railways Plans a 3900 Foot Tunnel West of Willamette
The United Railways Company will construct a 3900 foot tunnel through Cornellia Pass west of the Willamette River near Linnton as part of its Washington County interurban line. About 500 workers are grading seven miles beyond Linnton with steam shovels and grading machines. bridgework starts soon and full line completion is hoped for before winter.
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Willamette River
Linnton
Cornellia Pass
United Railways Company
Washington County
Engincer Wickersham
Tualatin Plains
United Railways
Eama
Linston
Wren & Greenough
Hnk
Fealdes
Claremont
Glen Harbor Linnton
Holbrook
Newberry and
Summit
Oregonian
Public Schools Show Strong Enrollment Amid Fleet Week
Public Schools show a healthy enrollment with Central School listing 103 and High School 14 in a fleet week total of $40. Officials credit Professor Boyd for enrollment and expect numbers to rise to normal by month end. The piece urges parents and district officers to visit schools, engage with instructors, and support pupil advancement for mutual benefit.
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Boyd
Central School
Killed at Dry Dock John St Clair Dies After Plank fall
John St Clair, 32, riveter at St Johns dry dock, fell Sunday night from a plank about 39 feet to a timber below and died. He boarded at 622 Willamette Street, with companions including a patty officer who missed catching him. Employed by Bros. contractors. home listed as Puget Mound.
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John St. Clair
St. Johns Dry Dock
Heechley
Crosswine
Mimuese
L. Baker
Willamette Street
St. Clair
Local Resident Improves After Illness at North Fillmore
Mrs Will Dunbar had been very ill at her home on North Fillmore Street, but latest reports indicate she is getting better.
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Will Dunbar
North Fillmore Stront
Fessenden Street Improvement Plan Gains Momentum
Citizens along Fessenden Street form a permanent committee to push a waterfront to city site road upgrade. Officers include De Methemney as president and Foscal HN as secretary, with a right of way panel to survey landowners on the line from Jersey Street to the city limits. The project aims to attract new residents and spur city growth.
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Fessenden Street
Atreet
HB. Collier
Con Alueting Af Monare
Cook dleChonney
Bredeen
de Methemney
Jeremy Stroot
Frank T.herry
North 6Th Street
Portland
Foscal HN
North
Jersey Street
Hum Mips
Cook
Curtis
Collier
Hil
Tiedeen
Brice
M. Smith
Jersey
Timita
Cedar Park
Tly Committee
Portland Railway Light and Powar Company
Atreet Car Company
John
Elty
Sewkert
Combiglo
Eugene
Abany
Roseburg
Eibow
Local Brieflets From Town Pages and Notices
Local notes report Mra M A Bitgood’s wavering health and Overstreet’s grip. J Anderson renovates his building. Vogue millinery announces sale and quality work. The Vraternal Brotherhood to host a special meeting with officials attending. Infant of Mr and Mrs Andrew Plattner dies. Mr and Mrs A J Trapper plan California move. Newborn boy to Mr and Mrs W M Fairbrough. Various local residents travel, visit, or relocate. shop ads highlight millinery discounts and a growing demand for quality goods.
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G. A. R. Entertainment
Miller
Hayden
Dallas
Whder
Powiow Vlon
Etryet Car Company
Faliwiy Company
Fey
Hitle
Econpany
Comyany
Kelly
Peterson
Pollen
Bagort
Ss. Muy Peinte
Ely Dock
Reeves
W. C. T. U. Convention
United Railways Co
M. A. Bitgood
Mra, Overstreet
Frank Broichon
Mt. Johan
J. Anderson
Michmond
Wantoo
Aikit
Moat
Vraternal Brotherhood
Andrew Plattner
Taymoth House
Tavetay
A. J.trapper
California
Mra. Tupper
Tupper
Eorin
Lome
W. M. Fearbrough
Binet Nacional Bank Ik
Letaeeon
Teaacnon
Willwood Court
Inaneson
Stockton
Elyer
Mirsehfield
Oulitaid
Col
Ailemeberbell
Dliokwer
Voor
Ashland
Daekwon County
Cooley
Eldera
Garthauakes
Wolvett Tne
St. Jone
Abey van Pureliode
Puality
Willi
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