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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes a proposed four-lane divided highway plan from coast to coast with a federal survey and a National Commission on Highway Improvement. President Taft has pledged support, while hop markets face shortages and price shifts hit Northwest growers.
Lively match drew a crowd at Broutda on Wednesday to see Michler lead Chelan versus Evangelion. The game featured strong defense and few Cheletians errors as Evangelion pressed hard, keeping the score close and the crowd engaged throughout.
A reunion was held at the old home of Mir and Mem in Hamilton on Tuesday. Present were Rev and Mrs Heri of Portland, WB of Vancouver Washington, B of Green, and Kher of Woodland, with Teodronhirs Mee and A White of Portend, and Mrs C Cook of Vancouver. Pred Mckillatt, brother of Mrs Hamilton, attended with eight grandchildren. Two sons Weller of Ban Praileep and Biba of Law Aneelew joined the gathering. Mr and Mrs Maanton Rive teen marked forty seven grandchildren and seven gestarandehideen. Hamilton served four years in the City War. They plan to visit many friends as the journey nears its end. More enthuzian will die Bubeerhe for the St John Review layed at this contest. Han han beet and Koop attended the doings.
An editor escorts the veteran player to the ball grounds on a Wednesday to watch him bat. The old fellow, though past his prime, handles the field with a familiar grace but misplays a routine grounder leading to a dull thud. Report notes the mood and mixed results, with peers acknowledging the veteran’s waning form yet lingering respect for his past exploits.
Frank Lo McLaod of Omaha and Nobinaake Warner were wed July 28 at the Warner home in Portland amid relatives and friends. The ceremony, conducted by Pastor J N Monroe, followed by refreshments, was attended by mourns and bridesmaids. the couple will honeymoon briefly then travel by Canadian Pacific Railway toward Sioux City, stopping in Beatie, Minneapolis, and St Paul. They plan to reside in Sioux City.
A short kitchen inscription extols the virtues of the Good & Cole meat business. The writers assert their meats are always pure and promise steady quality without denigrating rivals. They emphasize delivering the goods and paddling their own canoe rather than tearing others down.
City adopts a deed dated April 4 1905 by M L Holbrook and May W Holbrook to St Johns for 1088 square feet in Block 4 P S Smith's Addition. Description specifies Philadelphia Street end line, Leavitt Street parallel, and renewal of acceptance with mayoral approval August 1909.
A birthday celebration for Henry Knight aged 24 devolves into a violent episode as partygoers assault him while he sleeps. The event, hosted by Mr and Mrs G L Ripe and others, ends with awkward levity as guests recount the chaotic night and the aim to “work for a greater St. Jonah.”
A sale pitch claims Ballard's Herbine cures crankiness at home and unsettled liver. The notice urges buying a bottle for 60 cents at North Bank Pharmacy, promising better mood and health for all.
The St Johns Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood installed officers Friday night with Multnomat Lodge degree team and J B Reed water manager for Oregon as Installing officer. Paul President N A Gee President Louis Hopfinger Vice President John Kingsbury Chaplain Alice Galloway Secretary Ku J Stockton Sergeant at Arms Raymond Lee Master of Arms Busan Galloway Inner Doorkeeper Wesley Heck Outer Doorkeeper Clyde Dailey
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a soothing syrup free of narcotics, claiming it cures disordered stomachs bowels and fretfulness in infants. It markets the product as safe for teething and inexpensive, sold by North Hank Pharmacy with a religiously framed appeal.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a winter evening near Hom and a cover of a magazine or festival. The text references a warrior and a crowd but lacks clear names, places, or dates to establish a concrete news item. This item remains unclear and partially unreadable.
Fragmented notice lists condolences for named individuals and references to a family, then abruptly shifts to a Whitwood Court real estate ad. It promotes block 16 at Whitwood Court with lots selling around 340 dollars per 100 feet and potential price growth over five years, urging payment terms and asking for the balance.
City council considers street widening improvements and tree pruning after receiving bids from multiple contractors. Notices indicate plans to excavate, lay mains, and restore surfaces with an October deadline. officials set bids and anticipated costs, with responsibility assigned to city departments.
Proposals for street work will be received at the office of the city recorder of Ely of BL Johns Oregon until 1 p.m. August 24, 1908 for paving East Hartington Street from Jeremy Street to Ketlogs Street with sidewalking grading and macadam as provided by Ordinance No. 192 and city charter. Separate bids for grading macadaming or paving may be made. Bids accompanied by certified check equal to 10 percent of contract price. Work to be completed by October 25, 1908. Right to reject any bid reserved. City recorder notice in the Mount Horeb Review. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advert follows.
A local grocer advertises one of the most complete and up-to-date selections in the city with strictly fresh stock. Daily fresh fruits and vegetables offered. Patronage solicited with prompt delivery. Phone Jersey 1021, 14 South Jersey St.
Bids invited for lane work and utilities at Whitewood Court with sealed proposals due by 7 pm Tuesday. Readable notices indicate bidding procedures and right to reject bids. Published in the St Johns Review.
City resolution outlines grading and sidewalk construction on South Jersey Street from Richmond to Mohawk, including 6 foot cement sidewalk 6 inch center roadway, curb drainage, and crushed rock center, with cost assessed to Local Improvement District No. 24. Plans by city engineer, approved Aug 109, with estimate of 2564.00 dollars.
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, August 6, 1900 at 10 a.m. a public auction will be held west of the City Mill in St Johns Oregon for the City of St Johns Heights Addition Lot 3 Block 19 to satisfy delinquent assessments with interest and costs. The Treasurer’s office of St Johns will publish further notices in the St Johns Review on August 6, 13, 20, 27, 1908.
City council approves report plat and survey by the city engineer for widening Fessenden Street in St Johns from the southwestern line of Jersey Street to the Willamette River. Includes condemned property descriptions and square footage around lots in James John and Chipman additions. Jersey Street parcels and related rights referenced. notice in St Johns Review August 6.
Ordinance 246 accepts a warranty deed from M. L. Holbrook and May W. Holbrook of Portland Oregon to the City of St Johns for fractional lots in James Johns First Addition. Deed dated March 1 1907 and acknowledged March 6 1907. Passed August 9 1909. Mayor L Hendricks. Attest A M Bason.
A resident of Beaver Dam Kentucky recounts relief from chronic colicky pains after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says the remedy brought complete relief after only a few doses and has prevented a return of symptoms for four years. The product is sold by all good druggists.
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