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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
2
The Saint Johns Review notes local issues and opinions including rodent control warnings, a city alderman resignation, the Daily Abstract’s city statistics, and the growth prospects of St Johns toward becoming a major Pacific Northwest city. It discusses the Richards case, press coverage, and Portland relation concerns, with editorial commentary on local governance and journalism.
The city council met in regular session on Monday but holiday delays prevented new business. The finance committee audited and approved various bills including hardware, desk labor, supplies, publishing, street lighting, plastering, and street cleaning totaling 440 45. Discussion noted but no urgency, with bills held for post-holiday approval.
An enthusiastic Commercial Club meeting was held Wednesday evening with few topics of importance. A card party is planned for next Wednesday for members and wives, plus a December 1st sticker and a New Year’s Eve dance. Four new members joined, while others were noted as absent. The club aims to boost city interests and urge members to settle arrears and support the club financially.
A reader warns against misrepresenting diphtheria danger in children noting cold symptoms can resemble the illness. Chamler ta Cough Remedy is advertised as a quick cure, reducing the risk of contracting diphtheria or other germ diseases, with a store promotion from St Johns Drug Store.
A reader letter blasts a sensational report about Louis Richards, condemning the slanderous coverage and defending the subject while criticizing the Oregon Journal for degrading visibility and spreading unverified details.
The Pythian sisters hosted a Tuesday evening program at the city hall with Hilda Unger’s solo, a witty recitation by Miss Couch, a memorable portrayal by Miss Conch, a voice performance by Miss Harlow, and a comical piece by Mrs. Hall. The highlight followed as guests measured toes for a penny per inch, crowning Nasby of Confedera Crom Roads, P.O. St. Johns fame with 28 inches, while Mrs Gee won bonbons for daintiest shoe.
Do Christmas buying early while holidays loom near. With less than three weeks to Christmas, timely shopping yields better selection and avoids crowded stores. Early purchases save time, reduce delivery delays, and promote comfort for shoppers and store employees alike.
A Knights of Pythias event last Friday night featured a competitive split for new members, a supper for the defeated side, and a lively banquet with 50 to 60 knights. Sir Knight W. J. Peddicord of University Park gave an eloquent address on knightly friendship and benevolence, described as among the best functions the order has seen.
A mother recalls her infant daughter’s measles and bronchitis nearly fatal until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, tried after eight stores failed, restored health. The manufacturer’s druggist advertises the product at St Johns Drug Store.
The Christian church ladies aid society announces a bazar in the tower building on Jersey street on December 12 with many fancy articles for sale and a fine art assortment. An evening program in Bickner's hall over Potter and Gould's hardware store features Portland talent. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Committee urges attention to date.
St Johns traveled to Newberg Ore to face the local team with Brisbon Reed and Bryan among the stars for St Johns while Hollingsworth Heater and Hamilton led Newberg. The game ended with St Johns ahead 11 to 0 after late scores and a goal by Bryan. Next Sunday St Johns meets the team that beat them 17 to 0 in their opener, at Hill Park.
Evening at University Park a trolley car fuse burned out. A passenger lent a hairpin from her hair to the motorman, who used it to replace the fuse and the car reached St Johns on time. Streetcar officials now consider requiring motormen to wear hairpins.
The notice lists charging rules for cards of thanks and resolutions, detailing 1.00 for notices of events with admission, 5c per line otherwise, with free entries when no charge applies. It names multiple churches and their service times including Lapitat church, Methodist, Holy Cross Catholic, St. Andrews, Episcopal Chapel, Evangelical, Congregational, University Park churches and Baptist services with their respective pastors and schedule notes.
A tongue in cheek item from the Hinstom Indiana Banner urges going home for consolation fun reform and to set a good example at home. It promotes taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a bad call and notes it is sold at St Johns Drag Store.
Notice to advertisers about changes to advertisements. copy must reach the office by Wednesday at 3 o’clock p.m. Readers are urged to remember and save the printer.
Dress to represent hard times with four prizes. All skaters welcome. Tuesday nights are ladies night with free skating for women. Masquerade theme encouraged for on ice entertainment.
Leroy H. Smith secured a deal with Harris Ice Machine Co to acquire 244 acres of land on Jokes Heights in St Johns. The plan includes an ice plant, later an ice machine foundry, and local manufacture of machines. More details to come next week.
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