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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
2
A September 4 1995 critique in Saint Johns Oregon denounces life insurance as a national theft. It argues mutual plans are scams benefiting agents and executives, warning policy seekers to beware tainted funds, overcharges, and hidden profits. The piece urges local patrons to favor fair home printing and local business.
The Review urges readers to patronize advertisers and mention the paper when doing business to grow the publication. It cites concerns about size and patronage and notes readers should support those ads, while discussing a poetess’s unclear lines and a comical local scene.
The piece argues most properties are listed with signs but excess placards harm the city’s image. It urges real estate dealers to trim signs and rely on well worded ads to attract buyers, noting visitors see clutter and lessens appeal. It stresses attracting newcomers and orderly ads over widespread placarding.
Judge Hanks hears a case where a young man named Osburn faced theft accusations over a one dollar claim. The prosecution failed to present solid evidence and a witness misnamed him, prompting dismissal to protect Osburn’s good character and future reputation.
In St Johns Agnes Rickard 16 elopes with sailor Joseph VanBavel 28 amid family opposition. Mrs Nelson sister of Agnes alerts Portland police after finding a note declaring love. Sailors' Union says Joe not married. investigation follows as authorities seek confirmation before departure from port.
Harry Osburn appeared before Judge Hanks last Saturday charged with disorderly conduct and bound over for trial on Thursday. The defense moved to dismiss arguing the complaint did not cover the offense. Prosecution aimed to prove burglary, and witnesses Otto Pederson Nellie Pederson and Melba Mattson testified at the tent of mill workers where Osburn allegedly searched a trunk after being told to help himself.
Charles Sims, eight months as a team worker at the Wollen Mills, suffered a head injury when salt fell from a chute and struck him during a sawdust dump last Tuesday at about two. He was knocked onto a sawdust elevator twelve feet, pulled himself free, then walked home before losing consciousness until late evening. Workmen Dis MacLachlan and Hicks attended him and expect he will be about in a few days.
A Monday special meeting addressed a dry sewer to relieve laundry overflow. Mayor King was ill and little business occurred. The decision required abutting property owners to be given protest rights before passage.
Officials name Moses Tufts as census taker for St Johns city. He will begin duties immediately visiting residences within city limits. If anyone is missed residents may register a kick at the vlice. Tax review to follow on census completion addressing a mooted question.
Notice to merchants that credit is denied for all accounts related to Charles Schults. The notifier assumes no responsibility for any debts of Schults of St Johns Oregon dated August 1 1905.
The article recalls the exchange between Kossuth and Horace Greeley near Trinity Church in 1852, noting the famous exhortation Go west young man, and grow up with the country. It cites a parade of Continental troops and La Fayette's praise of liberty as a beacon for the Northwest Empire.
Promoter McClellan faced losses as attendees failed to meet promised ticket numbers for a planned Sunday trip. A large crowd returned from the dock with filled lunch baskets, while the guaranteed attendance fell short by several score, leaving the event financially unsustainable without the promised turnout.
Breckner's hall hosts United Artisans and St Johns Assembly meeting. Twenty three new members initiated into the Order and officers installed including Master Artman Halbert Leedon and Secretary Mrs. Bullis. A later scene reports three to four Wortland youths brought before Judge Hauke after shots near the river. city marshal Caples led a foot chase and the judge reprimanded the youths and sent them home.
The Spanish America Foot Company offers a daily demonstration at Conch and Company’s store. Goods are stated high grade and offered at low prices with a sample assortment including soups tamales deviled oysters and other novelties. Demonstrator seeks callers to sample items.
The fire carts and ladder wagon are kept in the blacksmith shop at ten dollars a month. Limited space risks delay in responding to alarms as equipment may take longer to deploy.
William Lampert and Miss Mary Petersen of St Johns wed at 7:30 pm on August 2 in a ceremony conducted by Judge W. Hanks. The couple, with many acquaintances, include a groom employed at the vancer factory and receive well wishes from Nike Ti Revew.
Portland area news notes a possible St Johns paint plant with 75 acre Portland deposit. The venture may move from Eugene due to shipping costs and aims to use Oregon capitalists. Details await board of control approval and summer first advent.
A one-year-old cow with three shoulders and six legs is on display at Bickner's stable behind the department store. Owner J. D. Whitt claims signs from witnesses prove its birth. Entry costs a dime, and the display is pitched as a genuine freak and a once in a lifetime wonder.
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