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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review is the official newspaper of Saint Johns Oregon. It is printed by McKwon and Markie and is mailed as second class mail matter under federal act. Subscriptions are $1.00 per year in advance and advertising rates are listed.
A local surprise party at city hall on Tuesday evening stoked civic pride and confidence amid discussions of public affairs. The column riffs on philanthropy, politics, and journalistic standards, critiquing Carnegie philanthropy, the Remulivene campaign, and media figures while noting sheriff board-rate controversy.
The Dorcus and Doretts clubs hosted a pleasant August picnic at Mr. aml Mry LF Clark’s home. Attendees included many local ladies and — as featured by the evening’s spread — a notable display by the hosts. The gathering also touched on Portland freight yard concerns and a long discussion on Hood River apple advertising and fruit pricing.
Editor notes praise for the St Johns council for rejecting a franchise offer after a controversial petition. The council declined a 21 year grant valued at 1700 dollars, arguing the deal favored the phone company and would not keep pace with city growth. The piece questions why a free franchise would not improve service and insists on better terms.
Baptist church led by F A Leonard invites all to Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am and 7 pm. Methodist church with S J Vourky offers Sunday school at 9:30 am and preaching at 10:45 am. Union services at 5 pm. Catholic church at Wortsmouth Station holds 9 30 am and 7 00 pm Vespers and benediction. St Andrew's Episcopal Park with Rev Wm ell hosts regular services and Sunday school at 10 am. Evangelical church Sunday school 10 am and preaching at 11 am. McVicker pastor at Kirst Congregational Church with Sunday school and preaching times. Church of Christ holds services every Lord's day at 3 pm. The Baptist church observes communion and preaching with Rev Brice Walver man as acting pastor. All are cordially welcome.
We thank friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our son Lestie from Mr and Mrs WoT Churchill.
Hood River Milling promotes Cuprid Patent Hood River Flour claiming universal satisfaction and best bread. It notes sale by grocers in St Johns and Kadderly Transfer Go Jersey street with trial sack return policy. Also announces Aten Blackburne funeral service change after a fire guiding to residence at Corner Chicago and Fillmore Streets and Hickner Bros Store for contact.
The council meeting Tuesday night saw sharp exchanges over Pacific States Telephone franchise terms. Alderman Norton led opposition, accusing petitioners of misrepresentation and promising to block the deal. A tax measure on telephone wires and other street issues followed, with bids, surveys, and street improvements discussed as officials aimed to curb utility influence.
Moxot Valentine Co announces as agents for Glens Balls Insurance Court that the company pays all losses in San Francisco with no advance rates. Reliable and reasonable help for bail or bond services while you wait.
Potter and Gooks promote Granitite the best paint for all metal roofs and surfaces. The Hunkwane men offer samples for sale and guarantee five years wear.
For sale a complete harness set in good repair at St Johns Harness Shop. Ki and Swengel may be referenced in vendor notes. Contact local shop for price and availability.
During hot weather the first signs of diarrhoea in a child demand attention to prevent serious disease. A few doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanse the system. Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses its value for summer disorders in children. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
The Raiview announces a subscription price of 1.50 dollars per year in advance. All papers will be discontinued at the expiration of the time paid for.
The August 9 1906 council meeting resolved to improve Philadelphia Street from Ivanhoe to Fort streets by establishing grade runways curbs and sidewalks. The project will be funded as provided by the city charter with assessments on benefited properties two feet from the curb. Plans specifications and estimates were adopted and notices will be published for objections within 15 days of the first publication in the St Johns Review August 10 1906.
Notice is published that sealed bids will be received by the office in City Hall St Johns Oregon until 4 pm Tuesday August 14 1905 for furnishing materials and construction and building of City Mall. Bids require a 10 percent cashier’s check and brick samples. Details from the architect or recorder. Right to reject any bids reserved. Published in the St Johns Review.
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