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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
1
The town sees rapid construction from public buildings to homes. Permits this year near four times 1909's total. A grand new high school in California Mission style rises near the city center, with plans for a gym and modern utilities. Catholic school and Evangelical church work are underway as streets pave and sewer systems expand.
Abstracted notices describe multiple residences and small commercial buildings rising in Catlin near North Leonard Allegheny and Feasenden streets. Projects include a modern 134 story bun galow for Rudolph Koerner at about 3000 dollars and several 1 1/2 story to two story frame homes with costs ranging from 1500 to 3000 dollars. J. W. Lindsey begins a basement for a North Leonard street residence. J. B. Fletcher builds a five room bungalow on Allegheny Street near Portland Boulevard. F. C. Hurlburt funds a near 1 1/2 story bungalow on Feasenden near Willis Boulevard. R. Markwart completes a seven room 1 1/2 story home at Jersey and Catlin for about 3000 dollars. H. T. Palmer constructs a two story building on Feasenden near Columbia Boulevard with first floor business use and upper apartments. W. W. Woodhouse plans a brick siding business-use structure at Ivanhoe and Philadelphia streets.
A plan to celebrate a historic Fourth of July in St Johns on a forthcoming Monday. The city expects thousands of visitors to view the surroundings and enjoy a full program of events. Committees worked hard to ensure a memorable day with hospitality and courtesy highlighted for all guests.
An Electric Theatre program featured a skilled ventriloquist and a strong dummy act with stage stunts. Georgia Bilyeu earns praise for a sweet voice with future promise. Moving pictures including The Clif Dwellers and The Princess and Peasant receive high marks.
Permit No 82 issued to J Rasse to repair buildings on Polk Street between Jersey and Hayes. Permit No 83 to Kerr & Son to alter Central building on Philadelphia Street between Ivanhoe and street for proprietor. Permit No 84 to Kerr & Son to erect Portland Boulevard with unspecified details.
Mrs Louie Amelia McKeon died Thursday June 14 at her son's home in Dayton Oregon after months of illness. Born January 27 1830 at Fonte she lived in Iowa Graceville Minnesota and St Johns before settling in Dayton. A devoted mother of five and caregiver to seven others she was described as humane and gentle. Her death saddened her son R W and her two surviving children Mrs Bare and another unnamed child. Remains were sent to Cleveland Ohio for interment.
Receipts at the Stock Yards for the week include cattle 1959 calves 174 4296 sheep 6145 horses. Many cattle were bargueity and held days before sale while good quality stock moved quickly. Arrivals in other lines were liberal though hogs were scarce. The cattle market mirrors the central market with firm quality and weight noted.
City council convened with full slate as midnight neared. They considered decking and walk works on Bradford Richmond to Fesenden, fire hydrant at Portland boulevard and Newton’s street, and sewer contracts on Philadelphia and Maple streets with bids reviewed. A Maple Street sewer strip condemnation was debated, and a Weyerhaeuser property issue tied to street use was voted four to three. Polk Street and Willis boulevard improvements were accepted and future date orders set for Os street and Barton's Addition. A North Ivanhoe, Catlin to Weyerhaeuser tract plan was deferred. Estimates for Fessen den street grade and Willis to Edison street hard surface were directed, and Leonard street to New York was adopted for improvement.
Portland contractor McIntosh awarded the paint contract for the government dredge Chinook at Marine Iron Works. Remodeling aims for August 1 completion before redeployment to deepen the Columbia River ship channel with a leaner crew and updated oil fueled operation reducing costs.
William Morhoff serves as chief engineer of the Chinook and has overseen the engine room since the government planned to convert her into a dredge. George H. Dunbar, master, has held his position on the craft for many years.
The dedication will occur July 4 at 10 a.m. conducted by Archbishop A Christie of Oregon. Rt. Rev. Magr Rath will sing Solemn Pontifical Mass with St. Mary's Cathedral choir. Delegations from Portland parishes expected. church includes school space and future convent. Construction cost about thirteen thousand dollars for church and school, with a planned eleven room convent costing about thirty five hundred dollars.
Commencement activities at St Johns High School include a baccalaureate address by Rev. PF N Sandifer at the Baptist church on June 1 6. The Seniors reception at the high school on June 21 features class day exercises, with Rev Luther R Dyott delivering the commencement address at the Baptist church. Programs for class day and commencement are described as unusually interesting and well received.
A troubled man captured by police last week faced assault injuries from a squirt gun and was sent to Portland for sixty days on the rock pile. He had reportedly stolen City Treasurer Kellogg’s bike from the city hall lawn and fled to Shankland’s shop on Philadelphia street earning five dollars. A further charge is anticipated as his rockpile days end.
Mrs Julia M. Parker leaves St Johns with daughter Mrs Swengel to visit son Parker in Eureka California. She will sail tomorrow evening on the steamer Eureka for a months long trip across the Pacific, her first voyage.
West side property sales surge as the new seminary rises on the western hill and the Columbia steel plant from Portland begins operations. Market watchers see rapid activity before more developments arrive in coming months.
C G Woodhouse of Republic Washington advances plans for a two story brick block spanning from the Central hotel on Philadelphia street to Ivanhoe street covering six hundred feet. The building will have a full basement with cement walls and floor, to house a barber shop and Turkish baths. The first floor holds four 25 by 50 foot store rooms while the second floor will feature a modern lodge hall. The foundation will support two more stories later, with modern heating and top quality materials. It aims to replace a row of small squatty buildings on a principal thoroughfare and be a welcome addition to St Johns.
C C Currin of North Bank Pharmacy launches Sweet Pea Day on July 14 at his store. Growers bring bouquets for exhibition and judging by Mayor Hendricks F P Drinker and the editor with prizes for size color and photographs. Five photo prizes range from five to one. Refreshments will be served to ladies during the event.
The Davis and Gaines store was robbed last week with over $100 taken from a forced safe entry through a side window. No leads on the suspect. W B Swengel reports Mosier apple prospects look strong with increased acreage this spring. For sale offered a Scranton correspondence course at discount. Help wanted ads seek cheap vacant lots and small homes for cash. Financial urges promote First National Bank time certificates. For rent notices listed.
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