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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
2
The St Johns Review published in Saint Johns Oregon on Friday December 15 1905. It is entered at the post office as a second class publication under the act of March 3 1879.
Residents push for an established fire district within which new fireproofing walls would limit damage from any blaze. Critics warn most structures are wooden, lack fire walls, and a single brick building may not halt rapid spread. Officials debate district size and potential hardship to residents.
Fragmentary report describes the death impacting Bemalor John Ho Mitchell, noted as a prominent figure in his era. The piece hints at public life and career, labeling him a respected yet controversial leader associated with religious and civic circles.
A writer urges the city to require arc lighting at three trolley stopping points Fessenden Jersey Heights and the French block to reduce accident risk. The piece argues ordinances prove enforceable and savings from fewer damages justify city and railroad cooperation.
A commentator asserts city spending on liquor taxes has topped one million dollars in twenty four hours, claiming liquor costs exceed meat vegetables and bread, and urges state action to halt profiteering while noting drinkers cannot quit.
The piece notes a constitutional rule for criminal prosecutions and a county boundary dispute. Judge Fraser found cases could not be tried at Muetthevenal, citing a state provision that prosecutions occur where the crime was committed, with debate centering on locality near Vancouver.
Prolific week in St Johns with visits from the Lake View prosecutor and the Wag oher Brothers noted. Kerr and Mossman open a new carpenters and contractors firm in town. Boston Home Bakery ready to supply Christmas dinners. appraisers Moxon Broderson and Thormdyke to meet at city recorder’s office next Monday at two.
The city grants a ten year public ferry right at the foot of Pittsburg Street on the Willamette, with construction and maintenance duties, rates, and conditions for operation, including timbering and roadway provisions, payment to the city, and ongoing audits.
Public notice outlines ferry service rights and penalties under a city ordinance. It sets regulations for ferry use without fee, officer exemptions, and grantee obligations. The ordinance imposes fines from five to twenty five dollars for violations and requires a $1000.00 bond. Passed December 4 1995, published December 1908.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Recorder of the City of St Johns Oregon until December 24 at 6 oclock for the improvement of Thomsen street from yer street to Lively street under finance No 62 and city charter provisions. Proposals require a certified check equal to ten percent of the aggregate proposals. The city reserves the right to reject any bids.
City of St Johns directs entry of Catlin Street improvement costs from Lively to Jersey Street into the city lien docket. Ordinance details publication, hearings, engineer estimate, and method to apportion parcels most benefited, with notice to property owners and final filing date.
Residents of St Johns recall A B Wooley longtime Grand Army veteran who lived frugally but owned property. He was arrested for drunkenness near Multnomah Field and died in a Portland hospital after an autopsy showed a brain blood clot. His sister and locals denounce the arrest as inexcusable. W J Peddicord helped identify him and visited the dying man.
The Review reports D C Rogers and Miss Ascena th Richardson wed December 7 at Rev A J Montgomery’s home on East Fifteenth Portland. The couple will reside on John Street East next week. Rogers had seemed mysteriously preoccupied, now revealed as happiness.
An old notice promotes Logan Berry tpps and Upps for self planting at a Baker organized venue. It lists The Carlton Fruit Tree Company as agent and mentions an old Organ place location.
The contract to produce and install street signs in St Johns has been awarded and work started. F L Freeburg, previously placing house numbers, won the bid with the low price per sign for metal signs with white letters on white backgrounds.
During the lateness and death of our dear mother we have received much kindness and many assists. We express our sincere thanks for all assistance rendered. Mrs. M. Kowrowan, J. J. Kevaner, W. Braver, and others gratefully acknowledge the favors shown.
Two 175 kilowatt transformers recently installed by General Electric were burned out late in the week at the St Johns substation. They had just been placed in service and failed suddenly.
Rumors of small pox cases in St Johns were investigated by Tax Review which found no truth. No cases were reported inside city limits this year.
Cottage Grove residents donate to Edwards basket shop now at Albina a 3000 dollar site for the plant. The plan adds axe helve and hammer handle manufacture and will employ many workers. It is also noted that Mr. Edwards may resign from the city council to devote full time to the business away from St. Johns. Peninsula Bank advertises reliable fire insurance firms.
A.S. Calkin of the basket business with C.D. Edwards sold his Burlington home to F. A. Smith for 2000 then Smith resold it to another buyer for 3000 within minutes. Smith, after selling all holdings here, seeks new investments as Forest Grove works loom. A Christmas gift note promotes cigars from Valentine's Cigar Store.
The Baptist church schedules Sunday school at ten o clock and an evening service at seven thirty with topics Heaven and The Rich Man versus The Poor Man. A Thursday prayer meeting at seven thirty is announced. Cream Puffs and Lemon Pies will be ready Saturday at Boston Home Bakery.
The KL C EL held a monthly business and social gathering at Gordon 8 Ogden’s home last Friday evening with forty attendees. A productive business session preceded a pleasant social hour and the group agreed the evening was agreeable and interesting.
An advertisement urges readers to consider Peinsula Bank for affordable rates that protect against total loss of buildings. The copy promotes risk transfer through insurance and contrasts it with higher costs of self insurance.
Suggests A Mardieras and Captain W W Goodrich push St Johns to prominence with a Mardi Gras event once weather settles. They seek city council support for the entertainment. A Red Rose Water gift set at The Hasar is suggested as a Christmas present option.
At Methodist Church pastor Rev F L Young announces services next Sunday Sunday school at ten o clock with Mrs C E Thurston superintendent preaching at eleven Epworth League at six thirty and preaching at seven thirty current schedule reflects church activities and leaders
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