St John’s City Frustrates Annexation Talk in Reform Effort
A turbulent 1879 issue in St John’s politics sees a citizen committee push for city reform and secure free delivery by annexation, while the Commercial Club and local leaders urge against Portland annexation. Editorials condemn social vices and advocate infrastructure, markets, and street improvements to attract growth and preserve local autonomy.
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Gabriel
Davy Jones
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Portland
Otwils
Igood Brettier
Hartland
St Johns Rod and Gun Club set for state tournament and pull?
City notes show Goodrich resignation to take effect with city hall completion. Finance committee to settle claims. oiling funds rejected. St Johns gun club expands to a large group and plans a state tournament at their range with advertising by solicitors. A large chicken dinner and many shooters compete with scores listed.
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Goodrich
Youngferderf
Crook & Walton
Finance Committee
Dey
Portland Street Oiling Co
Walker
Frankly
St. Johns
Multnomah
Portland
General Fund
Alderman Leggett
Portland Electric Co
W. Simmons
Woodard Clark & Co
J. K. Weimer
St. Johns Water and Light Co
Jimmie Gee and Couch & Co
Hall
Mansfield
John BE. Davis
Sam Cochran
Sam
Wagner
Thornton
Young
Howe
Roubertson
J. Smith
McPherson
Hillis
N. L. Robertson
T. M. Shangle
FP. E. Shangle
Johnson
Pharsons
Rebim
D. Nash
J. Starr
T. Condon
Brink
Kruger
Scott
Southmayd
Foss
Klehn
J. D. Billen
S. Southmayd
Stanley
Derlux
Avenue
Krager
Newman
D. E. Walker
A. Johnson
Couch
Autzen
C. Dieyeen
Curfew, sewer, and city duties loom in council notes
A chaotic council minutes item outlines a nine o’clock whistle to deter late-night roosting, sewer improvements from the woolen mill to the river, license renewal for Richards, and ongoing garbage, lighting, and bond discussions. It reports on hydrant water pressure issues, flushing neglect, and possible sediment blockages, with jokes and petty governance cited.
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Francis
Bredeson
Dobie
Ible
Richards
Weimer
the Recorder
Bank
Daily Bond News of
New York
Couch
Wood
Nasby
Michigan
Purse
Leggett
Greene
Towit
Goder
Jobes
Pioneer Society Meets in St Johns Library Room
The St Johns Pioneer society gathered August 7 in the library room. President Chipman led, minutes were read and approved. Committees were named to draft by laws and constitution and to handle membership and badges. Elders invited those who came before 1889 to sign up. Meeting adjourned to August 14 at 2 30 p.m.
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St. Johns
T. J. Monahan
Whitwood Court Lots For Sale In Advance Notice
Whitwood Court lots offered at 25.00 each with a September 1st sale date. Note references to St Johns harbor and advise potential buyers to act quickly.
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Whitwood Court
St. Johns Harbor
Woman Views It Editor Reply on Captain Doran
Mrs W L Thorneyke objects to the Review’s remark that only extensive novel readers find an excuse for Captain Doran. She, a Telegram reader, defends his “glorious death” and argues the Judge of all the earth will welcome him rather than condemn him.
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Oregon
P. A. Doran
W. L. Thornyke
Visitors From Other States at Quiet Columbia Park Picnic
Sunday visitors Miss Dora Dowden her sister Mrs Lucetta Cox and Mrs Libbie I Dowden joined the Byerlee family for a quiet picnic at Columbia Park. Dowden and her daughter from Prairie City Iowa had not seen Mrs Cox for a quarter century. Cox lives in California and all were visiting the coast with relatives and stopped at St Johns.
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Dora Dowden
Lucetta Cox
Libbie I. Dowden
Byerlee
Leona
Carrie Byerlee
Sunnyside
Columbia Park
Mrs. Cox
Dowden
Card of Thanks for Fire Response and Hydrant Debate
In a note from W. C. Adams the neighbors and friends are thanked for condolences and to the firemen who battled a week ago blaze that destroyed his residence. He criticizes the city council for removing a hydrant in Point View and states it was unnecessary.
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W. C. Adams
For Sale Milch Cow Cheap Inquire at 420 Stewart Street
Lost Note for 50 payable at 10 per month in favor of James Mordaunt signed by Mrs Fannie Brown and husband if found leave at this Wanted suffice and get reward James Mort Girls at New St Johns Hotel Good wages apply at once Call in and subscribe now Bring in your printing now
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James Mordaunt
Fannie Brown
James Mort
New St.Johns
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Cited as Child Cold Cure
A Sioux Falls mother reports using Ballard's Horehound Syrup for five years on her children with wonderful results. The ad notes the product treats colds coughs whooping cough and bronchitis and is sold by St Johns drug store.
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Ballard
Tall
Sioux Falls
S. D
St. Johns Drug Store
Tent for Sale at Hartman Street Site
Second hand tent with poles offered for 5 dollars. Viewable at 168 Hartman Street.
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Hartman Street
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