St Johns Review 1908 Election Talk and Memorial Notice
Election returns slow from distant districts and praise for Portland coverage. A lengthy tribute to motor man Billy Evans of the St Johns electric line recalls his service from Mount Tabor to St Johns, honoring his cheerful conduct and dedication with a religious and fraternal remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Evans
Eyvery
St. Johns Electric Road
Billy Evans
Mount Tabor
St. Jolie
Tie
St. Johan
Tiedmont
Billy
Valenting
Lieberman
FA. Smith
Hilly
Peninsula Lodge
Laurel Large
Rebekah
P. Gates
Laurel Lodge
Insula Lodge No. 125
Castile
Shaver
McKean
Dotson
Portland
TJ. M
Ordinance authorizing city bonds for dock project in St Johns
Ordinance No. 174 proposes issue of municipal bonds totaling sixty thousand dollars to run twenty years at six percent interest with semi annual payments. Seventeen three thousand five hundred dollars to purchase river front lots four five six in James Johns Addition for public dock purposes and thirty six thousand five hundred dollars to build a public dock on those lots in Multnomah County Oregon.
Opportunites of Today mocks Roosevelt in a skewed issue
A reprinted excerpt from the March issue condemns President Roosevelt and his policies as it promotes corporate exploitation of cities. It accuses Wall Street and trusts of causing a freight car shortage and predicts restrictive legislation to curb perceived thefts, framing the government as aligned with the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Publishing Co
Chicago
Roosevelt
United States
Wall Street
Socialists Gain in Wisconsin City Election
An account from The Daily Socialist details Milwaukee city election results. Democrat Dave Rose edged Social Democrat Kimil Seidel by 2,247 votes. Socialists held wards, gained three new ones, and increased total votes to 20,868 for Seidel versus 25,115 for Rose.
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Kimil Seidel
Socialista
Seidel
Rose
Appeal to Voters by Abigail Scott Duniway
Abigail Scott Duniway, Mother of Native Sons and President Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association, appeals to Oregon voters to grant suffrage. She frames voting as a liberty issue, urging supporters to vote yes to secure equality before the law and end further struggle.
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Abigail’ Scott Duniway
State Equal Suffrage Association
Duniway
Fife
Oregon
United States
Iyre
Butt
Citadel of
Liberty
Abigail Scott Duniway
Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association
New Christian Church Builds First Services in Temporary Hall
The New Christian Church, reacting to a profane hall filled with whiskey, cigars, and cigarettes, has erected a temporary worship space on a lot on New York street. Opened last Easter Sunday, the small building will serve until a permanent house is built, dedicated to worship in a clean, comfortable environment.
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Christian Church
New York Street
God
Hicehus
Pointers for Patrons On Stock And Service Quality
A printer notes that their file is best for patrons with top stock and ink supplies. They claim superior paper and carbon copies justify slightly lower margins to gain repeat customers, arguing better value over flimsy stock and higher short term gains.
Building Permits Issued No 45 to J Cunningham Hartman Oak Park
Building permits listed include No 45 to J Cunningham for a residence on lot 16 block 2 Oak Park fronting Hartman between Charleston and Cruikshank 600 No 46 to C B Carlson for a residence on lots 31 and 32 block 25 Point View fronting Lehigh between Porth land boulevard aut Seneca street ioce No 47 to W L Mills for a residence on lot g block 3 St Johns Park addition fronting Kellogg between Catlin and St Johns Ave tate No 48 to H M Waldorf for a barn on lots 1 and 2 block 24 Point View addition fronting Dayton between Fessenden and Sercea 250
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J. Cunningham
Oak Park
Hartman
Charleston
Cruikshank
C. B. Carlson
Point View
J. Hageblom
Lehigh
Porthland
Seneca Street
W. L. Mills
St. Johns Park
Kellogg
Catlin
St. Johns
H. M. Waldorf
Dayton
Fessenden
Sercea
Laura Jones Birthday Party Hosted by Mrs J H Jones
A birthday celebration was held at the Jones residence for Laura Jones with gifts from Katie and Rachel Shelter Cordelia Cross Annabel and Irene Ellis Virginia Peterson Marie Bredeson Gladys Favors Royal Cross Ivan Favors Amos Jones and James Schimpsher. Supper was served and attendees enjoyed the pleasant gathering.
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Laura Jones
J. H. Jones
Katie
Rachel Shelter
Cordelia Cross
Annabel
Irelene Ellis
Virginia Peterson
Marie Bredeson
Gladys Favors
Royal Cross
Ivan Favors
Amos Jones
James Schimpsher
Notice for Real Property Titles in St Johns Area
To Whom It May Concern, for the name and residence of the owner of any property in St Johns or vicinity, call on or write T T Parker, attorney at law, in Holbrook building. Titles to real property.
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St.Johns
T.T. Parker
Holbrook Building
Apostles Travel to Woodburn for Sunday Baseball Game
The Apostles head to Woodburn to play the local baseball aggregation Sunday. Enthusiastic rooters will accompany the group, with departure at 8 A.M. from the depot. Arrive early to catch the train and avoid delays on the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodburn
St Johns Council Adopts Street Extension Proposal
The city of St Johns approves the extension of Hogg street from Catlin street to the outer avenue. The measure was adopted in April and published in the St Johns Review on April 24 and May 7, 1908.
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ST. Johns
Burlington Street
Jolns
Manan & Averina
City of St. Johns
Eben
Capedlomk
Hogg Street
Catlin Street
Out of St. Johns
A. M. Eason
St. Johns Review
Venus Capsule Co Ladies Remedy Claims Proven Cure
An advertisement touts the Venus Capsule Co product as a cure for sex-related troubles. It claims the remedy has healed thousands of women across the east and west and presents the physician as a great healer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus Capsule Co
A B Hemstock Funeral Director and Embalm Lady Assistant
An Oregon funeral firm led by A B Hemstock with a Lady Assistant is noted in a dated listing. The entry mentions Branchelles at Talveeniy Perk Drug and a street address in Wood 71, reflecting a historical business directory snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hemstock
City of St Johns Votes to Issue Bonds for Dock Project
The city council of St Johns Multnomah County Oregon authorizes seventy million? dollars in municipal bonds for a public dock on River Front lots three to six James Johns Addition. Bond terms: 20 years at six percent with semiannual interest. Bonds payable in gold coin, sale to highest bidder with preference to in state bidders. Sinking fund and redemption provisions detailed, with election results showing 349 votes for issuance and 142 against. Publication and validation recorded in city records.
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City of
St. Johns
Multnomah County
Oregon
James Johns
Janes Johns
State of
City of St. Johns
Salt Council
City of Mt. Johns
Tgos
Fisk
City of Johns
Neper
Weeree
Beriing Board
Sree
St. Feito
Arenarius Coe
Bt. Johns
Pit
St. Joline
Permaais
St. Jobs
United States
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Johns
Wisconsin
New Christian Church
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Bryan
Ted R
Willie
Eastern Bakery
Jersey
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West Side Washed Gravel Co
Richard Shepard
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Wayne L. Mills
N. Jorey Street
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