St Johns Review notes city affairs and press changes
The St Johns Review reports on Printer Kelley Lee opening a Camas Post shop in Clarke County Washington around January 20 and previews local commentary on legal tone and civic finances. It includes editorials about court decisions on assault, remarks on Jeffersonian Magazine editor Thomas Watson, and city revenue notes for six months of publication.
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Kelley Lee
Camas
Clarke County
Wash
Brother Lee
Lee
Jack
City park proposal near St Johns eyed for 418000 site
A letter urges separate ballot for a Cedar Park like site on the bluff above the dry dock in St Johns. The six to seven acre property with 58 feet of water front could host a park with tennis and play areas and a fine river view, priced at 418000 including water front. Citizens are asked to support securing the tract before others buy it.
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Fic
St. Johns
Cedar Park
Portland
Linnton
Powers
Hollefson
Commercial Club
Edlefsen
St. Jolie
Hidlefsen
Naniiots
City Park Park
Fire bell debate costs city hall bid and junk bell
City council weighs replacing the west end bell with a steel tower and hose hoist. Critics deride the $190 to $200 price as junk value, preferring a new fire alarm bell and proper tower. Local officials argue over preserving the hall’s appearance and practicality. His Learned and family returned from a visit to Skanokawa.
City Council Debates Dock Lot Purchase And Street Improvements
City council met Tuesday with full attendance to discuss buying James John’s addition lots 4 5 and 6 for a dock site. Supporters urge quick purchase at about 23000 under bonds to push dock construction and Philadelphia Street upgrades, warning rivals may buy and obstruct city progress.
First Leap Year Party at Montavilla Home
The first leap year party of the season was held at Mr and Mrs Gales home in Montavilla last Thursday night. Attendees from St Johns included Ruby Hoover Adria Burkhart Clira Heller J Denakison WL A Trout Renny Hoover George Dovaklson and Hoath of Portland. Also Selah and Lilah Dolan of Montavilla attended as games and music framed the evening with refreshments served.
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Enmiatiiaaoh
Men Mass Meeting at Evangelical Church Sunday
A men’s mass meeting is held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Evangelical church. Mr Gates speaks on What is Man an address to avoid controversial subjects. Mr Hutterworth will sing. All men between 12 and 150 are invited. attendance is encouraged.
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Hell
Evangelical Church
Gates
Hutterworth
Vancouver man visits St Johns cousins Wynn and Harley Manning
Chester Detrich of Vancouver spent several days in St Johns visiting his cousins Wynn and Harley Manning.
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Chester Detrich
Vancouver
St. Johns
Wynn and
Harley Manning
City Treasurer Report Oct 1 to Jan 1 1908
City Treasurer report covers cash on hand as of Oct 1 with summary of receipts and expenditures for the period from Oct 1 to Jan 1 1908. Notes include cash on hand and balances, hinting at municipal financial position.
Campaign kickoff in St Johns law office meeting
Political campaign opener held in H E Collier law office with Ex-Governor Fletcher as temporary chairman and J B Williams presiding. A 484 member resolutions committee was formed and a plan set for a city hall gathering January 15 at 7 30 PM to organize a bigger, cleaner St Johns. Support urged for capable candidates regardless of personal feelings.
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H. E. Collier
J. B
Williams
Temry
Fletcher
J. BE. Kirk
Epworth League elects officers at South St Johns meeting
The Epworth League met at Mr Phillips home in South St Johns Tuesday evening for a business session to elect officers for the ensuing term. C Hurlbert was named president with Lena Long first vice, Lula Pinaro second vice, Hazel Young third vice, Walter Crouchley fourth vice, Wales secretary, Frank Thornbrae treasurer, and Bessie Phillips organist under Mr Weaver as chorister. A social session followed, praised as enjoyable by all. The league includes many of St Johns notable young people and is advancing church work.
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James John
St. Johns
Dock Ptr
Holbrook
Bingham
Philadelphia Street
Recorder
Mesira, Holbrook
W. Scott Kellogg
St. Johns Transportation Company
Leggett
Frank J. Heck
Louis Richard
Richards
Walker
Oak Park
Couch & Co
Polk & Co
St Johns Review
King
City Hall
Old City Hall
Epworth League
Phillips
South St. Johns
C. Hurlbert
Lena Long
Lula Pinaroes
Hazel Young
Walter Crouchley
Miss Wales
Frank Thornbrae
Bessie Phillips
Weaver
Notice on Unrecognized Baptist Mission in Oregon
A formal notice states that the Free Alliance Baptist mission of St Johns Oregon is not recognized by any Baptist church or organization. It names William Kayath Gott ried Gross and Emil Zink as promoters acting without authority and without good standing. The notice aims to prevent misuse and mistaken contributions by readers.
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Free Alliance Baptist Mission
St. Johns
Oregon
William Kayath
Gott Ried Gross
Emil Zink
J. Kratt
K. Felumeth
Jas, Billeter
F. Bueermann
Burlington Street Improvement Resolution Adopted in St Johns
The 1907 city council of St Johns Oregon resolved to grade and gravel Burlington street from Jersey to Kellogg, add a six foot sidewalk, 12 foot curb, crosswalks, and related features per engineer plans. The project cost is estimated at 146 46 and will be assessed on benefiting properties within two feet of the street edges. Notices will follow via the city recorder with a 15 day challenge period from first publication.
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St. Johns
Sitiathlon
Scribbles
Ann
City of
Oregon
Burlington Street
Jersey Street
Kellogg Street
City of St. Jonne
City of St. Johns
Burlington T
City Recorder
Jiment
Emerha
A.M. Esson
City Recenter
Proclamation confirms charter revision approved by voters
On January 6, 1908, St Johns voters approved a revised charter after a special election called by the City Council. Mayor K. C. Couch proclaims the charter legally adopted, noting 199 votes cast with 127 for and 63 against, and the document filed with the city recorder. The proclamation cites initiative petitions, notices in The Johns Review, and official affidavits validating the election.
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Sail Council
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Aula Citizens Ani Legal Waters
Aaid City
The
Johns Review
Exit City
St. Johns
Canvaming Board
I. K. C. Couch
Auch Caves
Bck
St. Jobs
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