This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
2
The Saint Johns Review discusses North Haven street improvements in Saint Johns Oregon, detailing grader work, crushed rock, and curb or sidewalk upgrades. It notes local opinion on prioritizing North End upgrades and links street work to increased property values and city planning.
The article recounts a near duel in Louisiana between M. Marigny and ex blacksmith Humble of Georgia. Humble refused to fight but agreed to a facetious stipulation for a duel in six feet of water at Lake Pontchartrain with sledge hammers. The plan collapsed as Marigny laughed at the joke and canceled.
A chaotic read spans street lighting from 1601 London to later acts and social anecdotes. It notes townhouses lit by lanterna, Edward Honing’s 1600s permission, 1710 householder lighting duties, and a brief digression into early public lighting and commercial promotion.
The Knights of Pythias event in St Johns features humorous scenes with Mrs Padlock and a running mouse. a lively Galloway Orchestra entertains, and a later beamed crowd enjoys barrel tosses and raffles. Net receipts were hoped to near $200 for finishing the local lodge hall.
Fragmented notes describe an interlude with a chorus and a scene titled Wanted A Valet By Himself. Names and details are garbled but reference a muse sketch and Dr Sawhous or Sawhouse in a minstrel program.
The page lists a stage farce titled A Cold Finish by Dr Vincent and Mrs Geo Mall with cast including Mr Middleton Mr Couch Mrs Middleton Tom Middleton Julie Lucy Lola Walker Mrs Nosie May servant Health officer Regular F Horsman. Fortunes include Fortune Caele Epp.
Report from a Wednesday vaudeville at Bickner's Hall praising smooth proceedings and a fine closing chamber. The article notes performances by a redheaded cook and mentions BITGOOD & COLE market supplying mate, with local townsfolk recalling the bustling shop scene.
A local grand fair and social gathering features a country sale and a featured hat event. A grand bear dance heats up the evening as townsfolk await the main vote. Residents anticipate young ladies presenting items for sale and entertainment.
In Oregon at close of business November 17 1908 Ritserkenn Lawns and discounts shows assets and overdrafts totaling 152246 05 with secured overdrafts and items including banking house furniture and fixtures. The certificate bears cashier A Wood sworn before a notary with attestations by M Hell Peter Anton K T Platt.
Notice by J B Tench treasurer of Johns Oregon announces public auction of delinquent street improvement assessments on Chester Place and Saint Johns blocks. Bids will be accepted December 31 at city hall Trout Room. Amounts due range from 10.57 to 15.31 dollars with interest and prior liens noted. The sale follows charter provisions and prior filings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.