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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
2
The St Johns Review laments accusations of radicalism while airing local politics. It praises the Journal for ferry coverage, defends direct primary and campaign reform, and urges continued city funds for youth programs and city services amid debates over governance and expenditures.
The letter cites candidates for mayor and city attorney, praising S11 Creen for mayor and ILK Collier for city attorney. It notes uncertainty over who will run, mentions A. M. Oman for recorder, and ends by asking who will be the next candidate. The piece reflects local political discussion and candidate support.
The St Johns Good Government League met in the council chamber with about 75 attendees and adopted a platform urging strict enforcement of city ordinances, retrenchment in expenses, and a salary scale. It calls for bonds to buy waterfront land and a dock, a ferry option, and street grade improvements to fit land contours. Complainant Geo Carhart disavowed endorsement of the platform.
A sudden Tacoma wedding joined P. J. Miller and Mrs. Lillian Harper of Portland last Saturday. Neighbors hosted a house warming Monday as 46 or more well wishers gathered to celebrate their union and future happiness.
The citizen of St. Johan announces intent to run again for Recorder by petition or otherwise. He aims to finish classification so readers can locate records easily, improve warrant marking to prevent identity errors, and demonstrate experience while staying home to care for family. He states the city should reflect its splendid location.
No. 15 J H Crook to repair residence on lot 7 block 5 Chipmans addition fronting North Jersey between Fessenden and Trumbull streets $300 No 16 Bickford Tennant to erect carpenter shop lot 5 block 1 P T Smiths addition fronting Charleston between Jersey and Ivanhoe streets $300 No 17 to George Peterson to erect revilence on lot 15 block ik Miners addition between ik and Tyler streets for Mra C D Osubura $1800
A lively season birthday gathering for Mi Ida Jones was hosted at 614 Hudson Street. Guests enjoyed an evening of whist and games with prizes awarded to Miss Hester Selz and Ralph Wilson. Daisy Wilson and Frank Jones won the booby prizes as treats of cakes candy and fruit were shared.
The Rev. Chester Paul Gates has been ordered by his doctor to six weeks of rest. He will travel to visit his mother for two weeks, then proceed to the valley for a week on a farm to work with his hands and reconnect with nature. Friends extend best wishes for a safe, healthy return.
Read as: all members of the company must be on hand for drill Sunday morning at 9. Barney Noonan is noted in the call.
The council discusses building additions, bell procurement, and street improvements. A M W A hall extension, a McChane bell purchase at 39 cents per pound, arc light placement at Lehigh and Hudson, and street equipment for a crusher are debated. Committees study ferry plans, sewer faults, and Amsterdam case funds, with bills approved and property condemnations authorized.
City of St Johns Oregon schedules a special election to decide on annexing nearby territory. Voters will choose for or against annexation on April 6 at polling sites including No. Burlington Street and North St Johns district. Judges and clerks appointed for wards one and two along with territorial polling officials. Polls open 9 am to 7 pm.
The report notes funds remaining after installing a drinking fountain on Richmond street and the ladies’ wish to place another fountain near the city hall, with over $100 still available for the project.
The council of St Johns ordains the Burlington street improvement from Jersey to Kellogg streets. It sets a 60 day completion window from the last publication and calls for proposals by March 10 1908 with notices in the St Johns Review. The work will be funded by assessed costs to benefitted lots within a 100 foot right of way.
Proposals for street work in St Johns are invited for improving Barlington Street to the line of Motecee. Bids close March 10 at 6 pm at the Recorder’s office. Plans, specifications, and blanks available. bids must include 1 percent of the contract value as performance guarantee. City reserves right to reject any bid. A M Esbon, Recorder of the City of St Johns.
City of St Johns invites sealed proposals for the improvement of Polk street from Willamette to the north line of St Johns Heights. Bids due March 3 at 4 p.m. Specifications and forms available at the Recorder’s office. Work to be completed within sixty days of notice, with certified check required. Published in St Johns Review.
Mail arrives at St. Johua at 7 10 a m and 1 45 p m. Leaves at 9 00 a m and 4 45 p m. Office open weekdays from 9 a m to 6 00 p m Sundays from 9 to 12 a m.
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