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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review informs readers in Saint Johns Oregon of a second class post office entry under the 1879 act. It notes publication for Friday April 6 1906 and lists a $1 50 yearly subscription outside Multnomah county with discontinuation at the end of paid term.
A non partisan national arbitration board with state boards is suggested to settle strikes. The plan calls for final, majority rulings and government salaries for officers, aiming to prevent economic paralysis and keep fuel, industry, and commerce flowing. Also mentioned is a voyage by airship to the North Pole with Dumont and Wellman, detailing the start from Spitsbergen, duration, provisions, and hydrogen refilling equipment.
The Portland Labor Press notes Willis Dunaway pledges to cut costs if elected and to oppose old abuses or new loot schemes. It argues the upcoming city council faces decisive duties on enforcement and policy, urging a clean, businesslike administration and timely law enforcement for prosperity.
The article notes a price alignment with Chicago set at one thousand dollars for saloon licenses and reports Ohio’s legislative act increasing its fee from 390. It estimates the higher rate will halve the number of saloons in the state and force remaining establishments to be stricter.
A satirical note compares a tran to a grocer who charges ten cents for a quart of vinegar and profits from the measuring device. It likens electric light firms to the same scheme, selling the item and then charging for the yardstick used to measure it.
Growth of the Haptist church and Sunday school leads to approval for a rear extension to the church building.
Rumor says Attorney 5. H. Greene plans to move his law offices from Port land to St Johns to anchor the new seat of business. Critics note his cautious, jurisprudence grounded decisions as council members pressed for charter revision during the late administration.
City council met with most members present except J H Shields Mayor King presiding Recorder W J Thorndlyke stood in for Hanks W C minutes not engrossed New petitions to extend Richmond street and to enlarge Portland Suburban Express warehouse granted Arc tight corners at Filmore Fessenden and Jersey Polk readied for final action Sloping property ordinance passes third reading for final passage Long of Portland offered to replace ken ladder and bells price discount discussed Warrant draws for election judges and clerks Eight other bills approved Tree Rewinn bill referred to finance committee Meeting adjourned to Friday April 6.
Mrs L Armstrong expresses gratitude to neighbors for sympathy during illness and death of her son Arthur. Family thanks Merc and Armatrong and children for kindness and support.
Excavation for the basement of M. L. Holbrook's new brick block began yesterday by N. A. Gee and will push on rapidly. The present brick will be on Jersey street south of all awaiting the Elizabethan red brick. J. Ff. Koerner holds the complete contract for the building and will hasten completion as rapidly as possible without compromising workmanship.
On Wednesday April 24 the proposed Rebekah Lodge at St John will become a reality as enough petitioners have secured the effort. The organization will demonstrate that women can lead and participate in lodge fellowship. A drill team will perform to inaugurate the lodge and the evening promises to be memorable.
Cochran Brothers have leased the former Mod and Carey building now owned by Star Brewing Company and will convert it into a livery and hunting stable. They plan to start with a few rigs and expand as demand grows. Work on refitting commences at once.
Dog taxes are due immediately under the ordinance. Payment may be made at the recorder's office as the police chief Charles Bredeson warns of strict enforcement.
The city council met Monday at city hall but no business was completed. A hasty adjournment was made to the following evening.
Plans perfected for a two story building at the corner of Jersey and Richmond streets in Holbrook for ML. J F Keerner secured the contract and N A Gee will perform the excavating. Builders aim to complete as soon as possible.
W H King is the sole remaining member carried over from the old council and will serve as the lone veteran voice on the new governing body. The transition indicates continuity and experience guiding the fresh council lineup.
A patchwork of verse and local notices cites Sweet Girl Graduate poems, ads for watch repair and dressmaking, property deals on St Johns blocks, hotel improvements, and city developments. It notes J Koerner’s building plans, St Johns Land Company ads warning about price rises, and a church conference closing with annual reports.
Rev. F. J. Young will lead services. Sunday school at ten o'clock with C. EB. Thurston as superintendent. Preaching at eleven in the morning and again at seven thirty in the evening.
Editor notes S H Greene city attorney joins charter committee with strong background in municipal law and prior service as Adel mayor and Portland judge. Also announces upcoming United Evangelical church conference in St Johns Oregon with Bishop Harteler and scheduled sermons and ordination over April 12 to 15. public invited.
An assortment of new and second hand house furnishing goods. See our special toc cooking utensils. Portland prices. Cash of time, 5. McClaye 203 Jersey street.
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Hall's last Friday to conduct the fiscal year business and elect officers. The treasurer reported year expenditures around 200. Officers elected include Mrs George M Hall as president and Mrs lone eee as treasurer, with Mrs Thayer Knight among the guests.
Saint Johns Mail Schedule lists mail arrivals at St Johns with times 4285 p.m. and 16:10 a.m. Office hours weekdays 6:45 to 6:10 p.m. Sundays from to a.m. No mails arrive or depart Sunday.
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