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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
2
In St Johns Oregon a flap over Mayor Valentine wiring the post office changes unsettles locals. City officials and citizens debate Clark’s tenure and potential replacement while reports imply Valentine will appoint a deputy. The July 1 elevation to third class brings a $1100 salary and licensing concerns for hawkers.
The council discussed Misloe street improvements and related public works costs. Ald. Norton and others reviewed bids, waterfront hydrants, and sewer connections while police and clerical reports were read. A contentious mayoral appointment, Mrs. Clark, sparked a public meeting and calls for investigation into process and motives.
For Sale or Rent. High-room house in Point View. For particulars phone Tabor 49. Wanted, land ironers at the West Coast Loomby, apply at once. Women Wanted To work in basket factory. Apply at Portland Manufacturing Co., St. Johns. Five fine lots river view priced at $5500 cleared and fenced. blocks to cars, 850, 100x100 half block off Jersey Street, $2300. desirable residence lots close in, $150 to $y. HH. G. Ogden, Review office. The Price Fuel Co. can fill stove length and foot slabwood orders. Don’t delay placing orders, Phone Woodlawn 22. The finest calling cards at The Review office. Parade floats highlight city pageant with St Johns Water Works display showing water pumps. Knights of Pythias exhibit armor, sacrifice float, and a ceremonial figure. M W A lodge and Jobes’ mill Vim Flour display praised. Mt Hood Bakery floats feature their products distributed. A novel, decorated vehicle led by a horse attracted crowds.
A fragmented 19th century letter discusses a publicity boost for St Johns School District and a $1000 saving from bid lettings. It mentions a New York tragedy, a central school addition contract, and alleged misconduct by a White family member, with confusion over names and details.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm of McKeon & Thorndyke or R. W. McKeon are requested to call and settle. Any one having bills against the above parties will please present them for payment. Ask your grocer for Linne's bread.
Thousands visited for the Fourth of July at St Johns with a full parade led by Marshal D. S. Southmoyd and a Goddess of Liberty float. Rev. F. L. Young led exercises, Rev. Fred J. Warren delivered the oration, and a day of races, dancing, and fireworks drew a large, pleased crowd.
Baptist E A Leonard Mantor holds Sunday school at 10 a m with preaching at 11 am and 7 pm. Holy Cross Portemouth Station offers low mass at 8 15 am and vespers at 7 30 pm. St Andrew's Episcopal University Park ser Powell chaplain and regular services with Sunday school. Evangelical E B McVicker preaches with Sunday school and youth classes. Methodist F J Young lists Sunday school and services at 10 am and 8 pm with Epworth League at 7 pm.
On account of a fire that destroyed the entire stock the owner asks all known debtors to call at Moxon and Valentine’s real estate office to settle debts promptly. R Hallunna.
A notice advises caregivers that children are prone to bowel disorders and should seek early care at the first sign of unusual looseness. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the effective treatment, available from Jackson's Pharmacy.
Peninsula Bank urges readers to protect property by securing fire insurance with premier companies, highlighting financial security and reliability.
Notice invites sealed bids by the Recorder of St Johns Oregon for all or part of twenty five hundred dollar bonds dated July 9 1966 issued to finance a City Hall. Bonds carry six percent interest semi annually and are payable in United States coin at Peninsula Bank St Johns. Bids due July 17 1966. Bid allotments favor Oregon residents. City official signing is W L Thorpven.
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