13 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
1
The note emphasizes woolen mills benefiting St Johns with December wages surpassing 4500 dollars and preference for local residents in staffing. It urges prompt fair booth planning, citywide cooperation, and warns officials about grand jury critiques and mayoral outlooks amid Portland influences and local governance concerns.
The square near the business district shows better street crossings thanks to improvements at nominal city cost. Pedestrians can cross without wading in mud and mire, thanks to Councilman Beebe who directed the work. May his shadow never grow less.
Progress on Ogden farm oil prospect shows satisfactory advancement with about 750 feet reached. Cap rock has been encountered and, once drilling proceeds past it, hopeful results are anticipated. Water pressure caused some suspension of operations, but further equipment orders are expected to resume and advance the venture.
Peter Hume, a well known banker from Hieleowke, St Johns, seeks to open a savings and loan institution in the growing city. He has 15 years in banking, previously leading Douglas County and Brownsville banks, and proposes stock from local business men. A meeting of St Johns businessmen may be called to discuss a definite plan.
J C Scotty Johns announces a large expansion of the water works plant in St Johns with winter mains laid and spring construction. The project includes new larger pumps and an extra elevated tank to supply districts lacking water and to improve fire protection with six hydrants set soon by city contract. Mains are tied to Portland woolen mills pumping station to reinforce supply in emergencies.
PL J. Peterson of Peterson & Smith returns from a three week visit to Volga with weather observations described as cold but not severe. He reports solid subscriber interest for St Johns and Thuy Ravinw, as many plan to relocate to the Coast next summer. Peterson appears well and is warmly welcomed by friends.
Tinion county opens the United States only pine needle fiber factory near Summerville with 30 tons of pine needles on hand. Ten workers are employed in the factory, all engaged in processing the raw material.
The Chronicle reports blackberries continue to ripen in The Dales with Jack Frost yet to curb their harvest. Weather lingers warm, delaying frost developments and extending late-season fruiting possibilities for local growers.
Indiana visitor W E B explored St Johns for a possible relocate. Portland residents W H Sue and wife checked on property holdings, while Cecil Oregon couple J Osborn and wife visited friends. Several locals and out of town guests moved in or planned moves, with mentions of business location searches and charter talks.
A special meeting of the St Johns volunteer fire company was held at Shepard and Tufts to enroll new members and plan a treasury fund. Fourteen new members signed in. A committee led by G. M. Hall J Henry Smith Geo Chaffee and Joe Bickner was appointed to arrange a future entertainment or ball with full authority. Regular meetings will occur after the second Wednesday evening of each month.
Farmers across the Portland tributary area plan to store potatoes at a dollar per sack despite potato dealers arguing the goods are worth more. Buyers are scarce as travelers are away, yet growers are willing to release stock while transportation and market questions loom.
About 150 citizens attended the meeting at Bickner's hall to consider the new city charter. The vote approved the charter 33 to 25 after Devlin explained changes by the council and Commercial Association. The adjournment followed a thanks to the drafting committee and a sense of unity among attendees.
An eight month episode in Oregon City involved a merchant who refused to advertise, refused to engage in public messaging, and eventually sold his stock and departed. The local paper notes that a businessman who eschews advertisement risks severing ties with the public.
A brief notice questions why readers have not subscribed and promotes a one dollar yearly price. It frames the offer as a simple, affordable option to join the subscription and support the publication.
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