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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
2
The St Johns Review from Saint Johns Oregon discusses political changes in the Ottoman Empire a new ambassador to Mexico and shifts in U S weather forecasting authority. It cites Hallway and Harvey W Scott and mentions Oregon’s growing population and weather bureau cost increases.
The Commercial Club held its regular meeting Wednesday evening due to a Realty Association banquet. The group plans a $2500 fundraising push to promote St Johns to Eastern audiences with strong advertising and public notices. Recorder Keen spoke on the project and offered suggestions to advance the campaign.
Philip Tennewsee Smith elder son of Mr and Mrs Henry W Smith died after a period of illness. He had not felt well for about a week and his condition worsened suddenly in the days before his death. Acute congestion of the kidneys followed an earlier bout of illness. He was a fine, gentle and industrious young man. His death saddens his parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 140 from the United Evangelical church officiated by Rev Gates.
In Port, a 17 month old child drowned in a tub of water left in a next room during a Sunday visit. Neighbors entering later found the infant lifeless, with the cracker the child had eaten floating on the water. No splash or cry was heard and the older sibling alerted adults ten minutes after the accident. The cause remains undetermined.
A letter from Organ in East Lake City Utah describes warm spring weather, sparrows nesting, green lawns, and flowering shrubs. He notes a bustling city of over 100,000 with heavy construction and rising wages for bricklayers, plasterers, carpenters, and laborers. Living costs are similar to Portland area, with prices listed for milk butter and coal. He compares foliage along the route from Portland to East Lake City, mentioning snow in LaGrande and deep new snow near Pendleton.
A quiet ceremony last Sunday at the bride’s home in Portland joined William Bvene of Jolene and Mine Leellura Hanaeker in marriage. Rev. O. Hivtes officiated as only the immediate friends attended, marking a modest, intimate celebration.
A marked man in a slicker and soft hat robbed the last St Johns car near the North Bank Road early Tuesday, taking 8 from conductors J Gambell and W Tinker who offered no resistance as a gun was shown. No passengers were aboard. Descriptions were meager and police were alerted. The Olen family, recently at Hoastie, plan to return east but may visit St Johns again.
Guidance emphasizes choosing quality stock to ensure customer satisfaction. The piece argues that saving 50 cents per job by using flimsy stock risks losing repeat business, favoring durable material and long term value over short term gain.
A fragmented analysis critiques current forest product markets and proposes abandoning the Proposition to unify the forest sector. It examines timber supply, wood products, pricing, and conditions across districts, stressing risks of continuing the current administration and urging a comprehensive review of market structures and potential consolidation.
A collector is seized by Ctbot Booty during a night patrol on a busy street and escorted to the city hall to disgorge. The incident spurs warnings to local youths and a call to be a booster for St Johns, with sharp language and implied threats cited against offenders.
The ceremony ended with a wedding breakfast and the groom, a producer at Ht Johan Hand water Coe store, married a charming young woman formerly of Wollete establishment in Portland. They will reside in Portland and plan a future in St Johhe, with family joy and happiness.
Weyant of Sivoo Mineral Paint Co spoke at the Commercial Club Thursday about a proposed industry offering treasury stock at favorable terms. The committee report from KC Couch and Haren Edlefsen, funded by Weyant, urged careful consideration for potential investors, noting stock could rise quickly.
Trade in St John expands as customers seek quality meat at fair prices. Retailers argue the public will pay for good meat, avoiding markets that offer inferior quality at low cost.
Bitgood and Cole advertise constant improvement and low prices for first class meat. They claim competitors mark up, then fail, urging customers to buy from Bitgood and Cole if not satisfied with current quality. They promise the beet brand and reliable service at the lowest profitable level.
Many oppose the strong medicines prescribed by physicians for rheumatism. No internal treatment needed in muscular or chronic cases. over ten percent are of these varieties. If there is no fever or swelling, apply Chamber-Jean and John streets Lot. Liniment provides quick relief. For sale by all good chemists.
Building permits list multiple projects in South St Johns East St Johns Fessenden Jersey streets. J Vanhavel J J Karr J H Smith J H Ginott as applicants with dwellings or store alterations. Valuations range from 650 to 1600 dollars.
The Bt Johns city council passes a resolution to open widen and extend Peasenden Street from Jersey Street to the southeasterly city limits. It orders land condemnation to make the street 70 feet wide and directs the City Engineer to survey draft a plat and report within twenty days for filing with the City Recorder.
The Board of School Directors District No. 1 will receive sealed bids for a four room school building on Block H East Addition to St Johns Oregon Plans and specs are at B Kroner Architect 511 Worcester Bld Portland or City Hall St Johns Oregon Bids require a 2 percent certified check retained if the winner fails to sign a contract Bids opened May 13 1900 at 4 pm Board may reject all bids Signed J B Tunoh Clerk April 40 and May 7 1909
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