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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes the post office in Saint Johns Oregon has been entered under the Act of March 3 1879 as a second class matter. This notice appears in the April 27 1906 issue.
A full house met in council with Mayor Valentine presiding. Routine business followed, including remonstrances against Richmond Street opening, a petition to improve Allegheny Street, and requests for arc-lights at Hartman Stewart and Gilbert Thompson intersections. Debates on Ivanhoe Street work and brick quality for sewers led to contractor cautions. Licenses for Cochin and Magoon prompted heated discussion. remonstrances and signatures against a Jersey Street saloon influenced the vote.
At a meeting called by Mayor Valentine last Monday the city raised 2000 to aid stricken Californians. A carload of flour from Robes Mill at St Johns will be sent to San Francisco. Committee members include W H Moxon Wing and Rev Young. Over 500 pledged, with 1600 mostly paid by West High, in a effort described as one dollar per resident. A long list of donors was recorded with varied amounts from 1 to 25 dollars, reflecting broad community support.
A patchwork of notices from St Johns includes dressmaking openings, visitors from Castle Rock, and a benefit ball for California sufferers at Armory hall. Refugees from San Francisco, a planned night shift at a woolen mill, and a proposed business close time draw local comment. A new home planned by Thomas Cochran and street cleanup calls dominate the week in St Johns.
Aldermen voted affirmatively except Hewitt and Breeden. Chief Hredewncott urged higher electric light at Catlin and Fillmore streets. Alderman Norton highlighted complaints ferry service not meeting contract terms. Matter referred to streets and docks committee to investigate and report on price.
The St Johns Band, now reorganized under new director Mr Wright, former army bandmaster, aims to build a 16 member base and invite sober, reliable musicians to join. The leader vows strict discipline, seeks local backing to fund a band fund by employing skilled players, and pledges to serve the city with enhanced musical offerings and citywide promotion.
Last Friday's primary saw 226 votes cast in St Jobs with 196 Republicans and 30 Democrats. T. H. Monahan led candidates with 148 votes despite losing the race for representative. no organized campaign emerged, making turnout seem like a casual, friend driven affair. Nominees for Multnomah County legislature include L. J. Adams N. D. Beut Freeman Harry Northup and Robert W. Wilson.
Two St Johns youths found a man floating in the river near the government station between the row house. Coroner Finley reported the body was 45, last seen in Portland at 28 North Thin street. Inquest concluded the death likely by his own action, with evidence of trauma and valuables only a pipe and nickel found.
Ontario provincial constable William T Lam recalls catching a severe cold while pursuing a burglar in a forest swamp last fall. He reports Cham berlain's Cough Remedy eased his symptoms after two small bottles and notes its reputation for curing coughs and colds quickly. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
Nearly fifty citizens attended the Wednesday meeting at FC Rogers office to organize a permanent Commercial club. Officers elected include President D C Rogers Vice President L M Chipman Secretary J Perkins and Treasurer P J Peterson A five member executive board will be appointed at the next meeting at Rogers office.
For sale tens for hatching from pure bred stock Golden Silver Ring-Necked and Lady Amherst pheasants. Inquire of Paul or Thomas Cochran University Park.
Pay dog taxes due immediately or the ordinance will be strictly enforced. Taxes may be paid at the recorder's office. CHARLES Patterson, Chief of Police. Rheumatism relief ad promises quick relief and possible cure with Chamberlain's Pain Balm, advertised by Jackson's Pharmacy.
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