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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
2
The St Johns Review urges renewal of expired subscriptions and asks subscribers to send payments. A blue mark indicates a due subscription, with readers reminded to renew and keep accounts current. The notice references the act of Congress and an August 14, 1905 date in the archival note.
Tan Ravinw is deemed highly valuable and timely for our needs, presenting a strong worthy option at present. The item’s appeal rests on perceived value and suitability to current requirements, suggesting prudent engagement.
The council is criticized for satire and delays harming business. It urges unity and decisive action to settle differences and avoid prolonged division impeding progress and reform for St Johns. The piece argues the council is capable but must align with the majority and work vigorously now.
Debates over bonds for a city hall and public dock in St Johns reveal legal and financial contention. Experts clash on whether the projects constitute public utilities while voters largely support the issue, citing municipal benefit and tax base.
Fragmentary OCR notes imply investors face difficulty locating a firm to interpret public utility interest and principal obligations. The text suggests a firm must exist, yet locating a well-posted securities dealer remains uncertain.
The Tot Review argues against rushing a new plant in St. Johns. It notes the $2000 site cost with total setup could reach $110,000, plus ongoing expenses. It cautions insufficient public interest to secure returns and calls for careful, face‑to‑face consideration before committing funds.
Residents weigh a sewer project from the schoolhouse to Tacoma Street arguing the main line and laterals can be funded at a modest rate. They claim the burden is shared by drainage area, not by each abutting property, with estimates around 7.50 per 25x100 foot lot and about four cents per square foot drained.
In Pendleton farmers form a cooperative to shut Sunday saloon trade, backing a Sunday closing law. Saloons retaliate by pushing town stores to also close, drawing in district attorney help but farmers unite to build a large cooperative store to serve their needs and undermine local patronage.
Jase H. Gunn of John on August 2 1905 reports bridge and crown work by Dr. W T Slatten as satisfactory in every respect and recommends him to friends. Slatten’s office is in the Central Hotel block above the post office.
May the Engineer J Henry Smith plans an extended Texas trip and will vacate the city engineer post. The vacancy will be offered to W W Goodrich of St Johns, a qualified resident with railroad consulting background, who is consulting on the decision and may accept if it does not harm his other business.
A kiln firing one hundred thirty thousand brick was opened Monday evening producing some of the finest brick in Oregon. A second kiln started last week will burn in ten days. A new stiff mud machine powers the plant by electric motor and dynamo replacing the initial steam engine. Twenty workers are employed daily, output about twenty thousand bricks per day. Dry sheds will be added soon to allow year round work during wet weather.
Section 1 of the ordinance forbids animals from entering or standing on sidewalks or parks in the City of St Johns. Animals may not be staked or fastened on unenclosed grounds in a way that allows access to bordering sidewalks. The notice aims to prevent cow and livestock owners from ignorantly disobeying the law.
Melvin Hanks narrowly escaped drowning Tuesday morning when he fell from a plank while fishing at the ferry landing. His father, nearby, rescued him after he nearly went under a second time. Melvin is nine years old.
Meant to sign his resignation before mailing it, after returning from a lumber trip. Mayor King was told of the regret over the non signing. Mr Edwards says Halwards intended to sign the document and send it.
The Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company has moved its Portland offices to Second Street at the corner of Washington. It boasts a splendid and imposing headquarters and states the move was necessary due to rapidly increasing business.
Mr and Mrs C W Potter and relatives enjoyed a seaside outing early in the week returning Thursday. Guests include Mr and Mrs A A Danakis Master Charles Donolds Miss Laura Potter of Medina NY and Miss Houma Gillette of Clay Center NE. Others visit family in Olympia and attend the fair while railway officials visit town. Services at the Evangelical Church are scheduled with Tiffany of Rochester NY to speak and longtime relations reconnect at gatherings.
The council votes three to nothing to remove Edwards while several members abstain. A plain resignation later appears valid, but the body balks at acting on an unsigned document. The ferry franchise dispute and street work are referred to committees for full investigation and report at the next meeting.
A reader says he had a set of teeth made by Dr W T Slatten and attests to perfect satisfaction. He would cheerfully recommend Dr Slatten for dental work. Dr Slatten operates in the Central hotel above the postoffice.
The drowning of Erich Hlow in the slough south of the wie mill yielded a gold chain and a locket with his mother's portrait. Before leaping, he told a comrade his mother had placed it on his neck and he would wear it until life ended. He was to inherit a large sum at majority. his parents died in the east and he had relatives in Washington.
The Methodists held the last quarterly conference of the year at the church Sunday evening with Dr. Schwarte presiding. The annual conference is set for September 26 with Rev. L. E. Rothwell presiding for the East Portland district. Mr. Schwarte plans to sail for Japan in two weeks to undertake missionary work. A five room cot at North Albina, under construction, is located at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Simpecs Street.
A local prospectus outlines a gas producing plant for St Johns with tar and other materials as inputs. The project would sell gas to the town at a low price and generate profit, needing a franchise for pipelines and city light and fuel supply. It aims to attract additional small industries and jobs. Details to follow once shaped.
Due to rising patient volume in St Johns the Portsmouth dental office has been sold to Dr D B Hopkins. Dr W B Harris states he will devote his efforts to patients in St Johns and transfer care accordingly.
F G Powers, who sold his Tangent mercantile business, left for St Johns today to join his family. He bought a four acre tract at St Johns for 1500 with a good house, barn and fruit trees. He plans to raise poultry and eggs for the market and sees strong prospects for St Johns. Previously he worked in Albany and Lebanon before Tangent.
At the Tabernacle Rev Ewing state superintendent of Michigan will preach in the Congregational tabernacle Sunday morning at eleven oclock. In the evening Rev Upahaw will preach at the usual hour.
Mrs. G A Flanders offers a few boarders a comfortable home with good meals near the water power on Willamette Boulevard. Rates described as reasonable.
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