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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
2
The Saint Johns Review notes sewer issues in St Johns addition, urges quick city action on repairs and questions private fault. It argues for selecting the best candidate without party ties, criticizes an aged fire bell plan, and discusses docks, taxes, and street conditions while urging civic progress and public safety this year.
The issue highlights S C Cook urging equitable treatment of St Johns property and challenges on assessor valuations. It notes a March 1 address by Governor Fletcher on good government at Hecknot’s Hall, with a nod to the ladies’ attendance and potential discussion of new tax law features.
Notice warns contractors to file briefs on Toons Philadelphia and our streets before 4 p.m. Tuesday of the week, and for Burlington Street a week later. Do not delay and avoid blame.
Fragmented OCR text references a water foundation for a seven room structure and mentions a close in Road 5, Foxton, with a ground plan and reference to a sale or review. Names and full details are unclear due to garbled text.
A red wheelbarrow with a square box bed was reported stolen or lost from Jay Street area. The wheelbarrow has a split or broken front and a missing wheel. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery to J. S. McKinney.
A tricolor and white Kinglish setter named Jerk is missing after Sunday evening. The owner asks that the dog be returned to this office and offers a reward.
Lost deed conveying two lots in Myrtle Park from Mill hotlands Arnest Hiliott. Pinder please leave at this office, Mary Eliott.
A fragmentary note from HH G Ogden of St Johns seeks investment inquiries and asks readers to offer items for sale at reasonable prices, promising interest for potential sellers. The text references Keowut operations on a peninsula near St Johns and invites contact for opportunities.
George J. Portion, attorney for the St Johns Transportation Co, defends the boat against Oregon Journal reports. He recounts efforts by merchants and city club members to push city purchase, alleges blackmail attempts by local attorneys, and asserts the company seeks fair sale terms for the ferry while denying any campaign to sway voters.
Sealed proposals are invited by the City of St Johns Oregon for Improvement Bonds issued under Ordinance No. 132. Bids due March 10 at 2 pm. Bonds issued in denominations of five dollars, payable ten years from date, under the Hancroft Rochest Act. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Published in St Johns Review February 28 and March 6 1908.
Notice to creditors of Charles M. Halley deceased. Charles V. Haring named administrator by Multnomah County Court. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to attorney at Breeden Building Portland Oregon. First published February 28, 19?8.
Proposals for street work will be received at the Recorder of the City of St Johns Oregon until March 5 1908 for improvement of the street from Willamette Boulevard to the north line of St Johns Heights addition. Plans specifications and estimates must match city printed blanks available at the Recorder office. Work to be completed within sixty days of notice. Proposals must include a certified check ten percent of bid. City Council reserves right to reject any bid. A M ESSON Recorder. Published in St Johns Review February 4 1908.
The city of St Johns Oregon schedules a special election for April 6, 1908 to decide on annexing adjacent territory. Voters will choose for annexation or against annexation with polling at Burlington Street, city hall, and North 1 St North Holbrook area. Polls open nine to seven. officials listed for each ward and territory.
Sealed proposals for the right of 1st Burlington street from the north line of Jerey street to the north line of es street in St Johns Oregon will be received until March 10 at 8 o clock p m. Plans and specifications available at the city office. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the City of St Johns. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The undersigned express sincere thanks for kindness and assistance shown in the last hours of our father and at his funeral by many friends in St Johns. Mrs BE Peckham, Charles F Bailey.
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