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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
2
The St Johns Review denounces annexation to Portland arguing it would ruin local identity and cautious prosperity. It cites crime, corruption, and weak police under Portland, urges residents to resist joining Portland and to protect St Johns’ autonomy and future as a port of entry on the Pacific coast.
The Western Life magazine seeks local cooperation for a writeup on St Johns Ore and its regional role as manufacturing commercial professional educational and religious hub. Representatives collect data and illustrations for a wide Northwest feature promising premium space for new subscribers in St Johns.
Laurel lodge members raise funds by assessments and purchase a complete room for the Odd Fellows home at substantial savings from Calef Bros. The outfit totals about 108 with bedding added by Laurelwood Rebekah lodge and is praised for aiding aged members.
William Walter Westenhous e and Miss Nona May Vincent of Salem were married at the home of A W Vincent in this city on January 2 190? Rev G W Nelson officiated. A wedding dinner followed as relatives offered congratulations. The couple plan a bridal trip to Michigan and will reside in Salem after their travels. In St Johns Ore N C Smith of Halsey and Miss Mac Ferrell wed with Rev Johnson officiating. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Halsey and the bride a leading St Johns young wife. The ceremony drew about two relatives and friends who cheered the newlyweds as they began their life together.
The Commercial club New Year’s Eve dance featured Galloway’s Orchestra, with neat rooms and red white decorations plus Christmas greenery. Guests enjoyed games of 500 and whist, and refreshments were served at midnight. Several business men were absent, likely due to other obligations.
Assessor North notes 1908 taxes levy with state and county shares, including school and public library allocations. City special school funds push total rate to a 20 percent reduction from last year, prompting cautious optimism and calls for further retrenchment where possible.
The city council of St Johns meets in their last 1907 session to review bids for heating equipment from Portland firms. McPherson Co. bid accepted for $590 to install a full plant with aspirator and air circulation. Other actions include building expansion petitions, Burlington street improvements, and the police emergency fund. The police report through Jan 1, 1908 is filed with arrests and dispositions noted.
A letter urges St Johns to establish a local cemetery to spare families the expense and hardship of burying distant. It notes many deaths and the burden on poor residents, proposes ten acres, plots at about 50, and funds via stock sales, fencing, a sexton, and eventual improvements, asking leading citizens to respond and call a meeting.
No. 123 issued to Frank Holdman for crane work near Wahsheah. total arrests at Park No. 2 between Fox and Nicklin. No. 124 issued to Darling & Bennett to erect a residence for M. Bush on Oak Park Lot 2 Block 6 fronting Smith between Fessenden and Hartman streets. Police notes include a payment of 800.
Advertisement seeking a loan of 2500 or 000 for ten years or less at 7 percent interest monthly payments. Emphasizes good security and instructs to apply at the office.
A terse exchange questions the ethics of risky play in competitive gaming. The terse remark signals ongoing debate about consent and safety in high stakes matches between players and organizers.
Proposals for Jessa street improvement from Jersey to Hayes lines must be received by March 3, 1905 at the Recorder’s office. Bids must follow printed blanks and include a 10 percent certified check. Work to be completed by May 3, 1908. Authority reserves right to reject all bids. Published in St Johns Review.
A fragmented page offers rental and sale notes, dressmaking and home services, plus a dense church notices section. It lists furnished rooms, a three room log home, and various properties. a detailed array of church services across Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Christian, Evangelical, and Congregational congregations with schedules and pastors.
Sealed proposals from contractors will be received in St Jette Oregon until March 3 1908 for improving Philadelphia street from Tranhoe to Hayes streets. The work follows Ordinance 157 with city charter provisions and plans by the city engineer on file. Bid deposits equal to ten percent of the aggregate proposal are required. Right to reject any and all bids reserved.
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