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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
The St Johns Review reports on the ongoing Fulton controversy with a parable about two brothers advising a grocer. The piece notes repeated dissension among local figures and the unpredictable outcomes of trust and payment, using a grocery store anecdote to mirror current events.
The first through fourth grades presented a Friday Arbor Day program in the high school building. A polished performance featured songs like The Wonderful World and All the Merry Minds are Coming, with selections such as Daisy Song and Love the Trees. The program included class exercises, memory pieces, piano solos, and recitations by students including Lola Murphy and Mary Baldwin, showcasing skilled rehearsals and minimal prompting.
The high school report notes high attendance with 15 percent average daily attendance on 140 ilment, 640 per cent reports, and multiple visitors commending the school. Principal Clara A Boss reports enrollment changes, while a separate note mentions a juvenile game between St Johns Heights and the Scrubs, 9 to 4 in favor of the Scrubs, umpired by Hon Toole. The Ladies Aid of the Michigan will hold an Easter Bazaar and chicken pie dinner on April 22 in the Holbrook block on Jersey Street. all are invited.
A sequence of issued building permits lists applicants and project details across blocks and additions. Names include Daniel Williams J M Meiklejohn Sarah Sate terlee A V Nelson and others. Projects cover residences stores and renovations with frontages on Decatur Hayes Oswego New York street and St Johns Heights, with amounts noted such as 500 700 450 and 1200.
The school board selected Miss Clara A. Boss as High School principal for the upcoming year, praising her record in opening and organizing the school. Charles H. Boyd of Goldendale was chosen as Grammar School principal, with the board commending early selections amid many educators.
Married couples from Butte Montana and Marshfield were joined in arrangements officiated by Reverend Young. The Lees Lenora Larson wed at home on April 5 with TLC Hunter hosting, while Maud Barton of Port there married at M. EK say on Sunday April 12.
Mighells at 14 South Edison met with a painful accident at the Acme mills Monday morning. He was working with a pry which broke and caused a severe sprain of his foot, keeping him laid up for some time.
J Taylor state manager of the Fraternal Brotherhood notes new lodges at North Powder Honansa Forest Grove Dallas and Rainier with about 30 members each. A Eugene class of 100 was initiated March 24 and Hillsboro class of May 4 is planned. Portland lodge added 15 members and St Johns class of 25 is expected. The order wrote $297 in Oregon insurance last month, placing Oregon first among states. N A Gee offers tree and fence whitewashing and spraying services.
Anton Bilefeen and Helen Priess wed in Commercial Club rooms on April 4 with Rev. C. Buechler officiating. Bridesmaids Autzen and Falk, best man J N Edlefsen, guests including P H Baiefsen and family, 252 Stout street Portland, reception prepared by Mrs Condon and aides, music by Mrs Shacht, post-supper dancing and singing until dawn.
At the Holmes lodge meeting the K P presented Brother Potter a gold watch charm and Brother Goold a gold ring bearing lodge emblems. They leave the lodge due to illness and time at duty, with the hand of the lodge ready to welcome their return.
City officials set bonding amounts for treasurer 10000 recorder 5000 engineer 3000 and regular police 1000 each. Ordinance to fix bonds to be drafted. Kellogg street improvement referred to committee, Oswego street referred back. Recorder to buy office supplies up to 50 dollars. Fire chief to report monthly on department equipment. Adjourned.
A small party of young ladies enjoyed a Saturday picnic along Wells road and the Portland Summit road. They admired rural views, saw fields and a bungalow, rested by a brook, and returned via Lovejoy Street. Participants included Misses Ella Rixon Ruth Rixon Beulah Titus Lulu Magone Milla Peterson Edith Anson. More trips are planned.
The happiest prettiest wedding of the season was celebrated at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Fred M Phillips Wednesday evening. April is at 5 o'clock, in the pretty home of Mr Phillips.
A St Johns home glowed with cedar boughs ferns roses and crepe streamers for a ceremony led by Rev. F L Young. Miss Bessie Phillips and S J Norton shared vows as family and friends gathered for the wedding supper and gifts. The couple plans to reside in Hood River.
Fragmented OCR shows multiple bus and train times from Union Depot Portland to Spokane Kansas City and East Side routes. Mentions departures at 6:30 AM and 8:30 PM with several arrival times and service names, but details are garbled.
H Henderson, abstracter and notary pause, offers accurate abstracts and examinations. Based at 205 Jersey Street, the service promises careful, reasonable work for reliable records.
The City of St Johns ordains salaries: City Treasurer fixed at fifty thousand dollars. City Recorder at five thousand dollars. Chief of Police and Night Police salaries set at one thousand eighty dollars per regular officer. Attest Mayor W. Barer and Recorder A.M. Hsson, approved and published in the St. Johns Review.
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