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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
2
A 1907 St Johns issue discusses the city dock plan, opposition to Portland annexation, and fiscal care. It contrasts Portland influence with local governance, notes bank deposits after a financial panic, and critiques Wall Street’s influence on national finance. It emphasizes local decision making and city cost clarity.
A Portland committee met Mr Josselyn of Portland General Electric to discuss new lighting contracts and policy. He explained funding limits, extended lighting only where 6 percent annual profit is assured, and proposed minimum charges tied to yearly average consumption. The panel noted potential hardship and criticized the shift from previous customs, while praising his courteous reception.
At the stockholders meeting on Monday afternoon the Collapsible Box factory elected directors J Donalison W H H King C W Potter W A Trout and KB McParlant. The meeting was well attended with nearly full stock representation. A Wednesday morning directors’ meeting elected S J Der ekivon as president and manager C W Potter as vice president and W A Trott as secretary. The firm plans extensive testing of new box styles and is poised to operate early next year with a full crew. This enterprise aims to spread St Johns products across the continent.
The WoC at TLU reports a Monday meeting with praise for superintendent work. Rev. CV Gates leads the Loyal Temperance League and invites all boys to a welcoming session. A Thursday mothers meeting will be held at 4 PM at Mex Talluan’s home, corner Charleston and Hayes, inviting mothers and interested Javies.
The Clover City notice states H P Clark expands bunnties business by securing Mrs Pemberton’s restaurant space, connecting it to an existing room to gain more capacity. Entrances on Jerwid and Tecoma open access, boosting visibility of their large stock.
The record notes the marriage of William H. Walker and Miss Margaret M. Sheak at sea near Sellwood St Portland Oregon with Rev KF Young presiding. It also records the Dec 18 home ceremony at Mr PM Culp's Newport station where Christopher J Almstee and Alice Susan Knorr wed, Rev PL Young officiating, Mrs Almslee a sister of Mr Culp. The newlyweds Mr and Mrs Almlee will live in Medford Oregon.
Snelland reports on street bond interest readiness for January first. St Johns Transportation presents September to October statements showing ferry self sustaining and council refunds franchise fees to boost operation. Alderman King dissenting votes on refund. HF Noonan elected fire chief awaiting formal confirmation. Gas franchise acceptance by S V Davidor and St Johns Gas Light & Heat on file. Tax levy set with city assessment at 2 452 950 and year charges around 11 896 35. Philadelphia and Tacoma streets improvement project advances. council adjourns to Wednesday July 30.
The adjourned council meeting finalizes a $135 communication from Grant Smith & Co. for the city deck, approves a 414 bill levy for 1908, and sustains the mayor’s veto on ordinance 176 except for Alderman King. Bids for heating apparatus and fire department building are reviewed. Cochran Bros. bids rejected.
General Compson Post G A BR elected officers for 1908 including R H Miller commander L B Chipman senior vice H Adams junior vice Parker quartermaster P W Hinman sergeant J P Brown chaplain J A Caldwell officer of day Thos G Wishey O G J B Chipman W Smyser representatives to state encampment G H Adams and B S Brainard alternates The post is in prosperous condition with active veteran members.
At their meet Wednesday evening the Modern Woodmen of America elected officers for the coming term. G. W. Dunbar consul, James H. Gee advisor, Geo. S. Epps banker, Adam F. Kaemlein clerk, W. A. Scott escort, G. S. Thompson watchman, H. S. Hanoun sentry, H. A. Smith manager. Installation set for Thursday January 12 1908. all local M W A members invited.
The City of St Johns invites bids on street improvements from Jerney street west to Maypyrest east. Proposals due March 4 at 4 pm at the Recorder’s office. Bid forms, specs, and a 10 percent certified check required. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.
Sealed proposals are invited by the City Recorder for improving Philadelphia Street from Ivanhoe Street to Warner Street. Plans, specifications, and proposal forms are on file and may be obtained on application. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check equal to ten percent of the bid. The city reserves the right to reject all bids and completion by May 3.
City of St Johns Council approves Philadelphia street improvement from Ivanhoe to Hayes. Budget $1258.00 prelim estimate by City Engineer with final amount by engineer, sixty days to complete, bids due March 5, 1908, with notices to three successive St Johns Review publications. Recording of liens and assessment district details follow. ordinance passed December 17, 1907 and published December 20, 1907.
An ordinance title reads Ordinance No 158 and sets the assessment of costs for improving Tacoma Street. The readable fragment indicates local government orders funding or charges borne by property owners for street works, with no further specifics available in the text.
An ordinance sets the rate per cent of the city tax levy for St Johns Oregon and directs entry of the assessment in city liens. It describes street boundaries along Hayes and Jersey Streets and notes publication in the local newspaper for four consecutive weeks.
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