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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
2
The Saint Johns Review from August 1906 presents a mix of notices and opinion. It references Father Walker’s writings, a proposed two pack street franchise, and local commentary on city governance and publicity. It comments on St Johns prosperity and regional identity with skeptical views on coast publicity.
A Commercial Club gathering in St Johns drew attendees as topics covered a city dock dispute with OR and N, Coo explanations, committee appointments for outreach on Oregon Development, and plans to promote St Johns at the Oregon Shire Fair. A committee was named to survey citizens views, with talks on advertising and a potential special event, plus a warning to watch Deputy Assessor Kirk for lists of the poor.
A crowded Tuesday meeting devolved into a three ring clash as Mayor Valentine Treasurer Hall and Recorder Thorndyke faced questions over warrants and office holding. Debate centered on pay authority, charter rules, and a proposed 25 year OR&N franchise, with a call for resignations and legal clarification amid a chaotic session.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm of McKeon and Thorodyke or R W McKeon are requested to call and settle. Any one having bills against the above parties will please present them for payment.
The Tyne Review announces a subscription price of 1.50 dollars per year outside Multnomah county in advance. All papers will be discontinued at the expiration of the time paid for.
For Sale a new six room house with two lots in St Johns Heights addition. The modern home has never been occupied and is described as highly desirable. Inquire at this alive.
Granitite is promoted as the best paint for metal roofs gutters and all metal surfaces. It promises five years of wear protection and is available for sale by Potter and all hardware dealers.
Black silk water fob with a gold ornament engraved P. B disappeared Sunday evening Aug 26. Return to P. W. Hinman at the Chicago Rooming House for a reward.
Notice to advertisers that changes must reach the office by 3 o clock p m to insure publication. Readers are urged to submit copies promptly to avoid printer delays.
Rev C M Smythe of Hubbard Ore staged a sensational tirade during a morning service attacking pastor Rev Fred J Warren. Smythe, exposing a troubled past with Warren’s wife, was denounced as a coward by the congregation. Warren defended himself, praising his own conduct as Smythe’s attack collapsed, and Smythe’s plans were exposed.
Baptist E A Leonard Sunday school at 9 a m preaching at room BY PA 7 pm 8 pm services all invited Methodist S L Young pastor Sunday school 9:30 preaching 11 union services 8 Holy Cross Catholic Portsmouth Station 9:30 low mass 7:30 high mass vespers benediction St Andrew's Episcopal Chapel University Park Rev Wm R Powell regular services 9 am Sunday school 10 am Evangelical Sunday school 10 4 pm preaching 11 am Junior K L C B AG0 p m Senior KL CoE pm BR McVicker pastor First Congregational F Warren pastor Sunday school preaching 11 am and 2 30 pm Church of Christ services every Lord's Day at 3 pm in the Baptist church communion preaching by Rev Bruce Wolverson acting pastor all cordially welcomed
Summer diarrhoea in children requires immediate attention to prevent serious illness. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanse the system. Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses the remedy as valuable for summer disorders in children. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
To water users, water use a trough hose for sprinkling yards or sidewalks or washing porches or windows must be paid for in advance, and used only between the hours of 5 and 8 pm. It must not be for sprinkling streets. Those using water contrary to rules or wastefully will be shut off without further notice. St Johns Waterworks and Lighting Co. P H Edlefson Superintendent.
An insurance policy from a reliable company is presented as money in your pocket in case of fire damage, with a prompt reference to the Peninsula Bank as a sign of financial reliability and protection.
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