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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
2
The St Johns Review reports sheriff deputies closing slot machines, notes swift dredging work by Swift and Company, and urges residents to join in the town’s forthcoming expansion. It highlights new advertisers, local events, church activities, and upcoming games for Peninsula and Vancouver, plus plans for improved town facilities.
At Rev F L Young’s home last Friday the seventh anniversary of Lydia Young’s birth was observed with family and friends including Dr and Mrs KB W Rossiter Mrs W L Bullix and Miss Emma Harlow of Portland. Harlow sang solos and Hazel Young accompanied celebrations then Mrs Young and Hazel left for Mount Vernon Washington. Mrs Young, born in Nenia Ohio, lived as a pioneer in Ness Kansas Spokane and on the frontier, mother to eight children with a youngest born when the eldest was under seven. The account praises her pioneer work and notes an Oregon Journal claim of seven foot high sweet peas and a nine foot tall plant by Allarr.
Laurel Lodge No. 0 Oregon mourns John W Weeks a brother of the order wife and four children loss of support and affection. Members extend sympathy support to Weeks family and commend Matigges Large for their response and prayers for perseverance in brotherly fellowship.
To Water Users. Water used through nose for sprinkling yawls or sidewalks or washing porches or withlows must be paid for in advance, and used only between 5 and 11. It must not be used for inkling streets. Anyone using water contrary to these rules, or wastefully, will be shut off without further notice. St Johns Waterworks and Lighting Co. Edlefsen, Supt. Girls Wanted. A number of girhs can secure employment at the Portland Manufacturing Co. Apply at once.
The long popular OAC trainer known as Dad Trine has died at 46 after a jaw injury led to a cancerous growth. He coached at Monmouth Willamette Pacific and OAC, was once a professional sprinter, and left a widow and two children. His students mourn his loss and recall his spirited, scientific training and kindness.
Local advertisements list 1650 four, cash, J. E. Kirk. Fresh candies at the National Tea Store, St Johns. West Coast Laundry advertises lace curtains and rough dry washing. Dreamland neckties touted on Burlington Street. St Johns Brick Co. supplies sand and furnishings. Clinton ads note clothing house negligee shirts and black serge cloth offerings from Potter & Goold.
Laurel Lodge 1, C. O. B. notes a fine year ending July 1 1907 with 55 initiates and benefits paid. The chain gang cites a strong outfit and plans a hall. Local ads tout clothing, groceries, wallpaper, hardware, bakery and furniture stores, plus real estate, ice cream, sugar offers, and a concrete gravel service in St Johns.
G L Epps and J B Kilkenny proprietors announce a new electrical venture. Kilkenny comes from General Electric with a strong reputation for quality work. Epps is well known locally for two years of proven ability. The team promises capable service and aims for success, urging local support.
Sunday's gun shoot features light attendance with Fors 21 of 25 Mansfield 15 of 25 R M Johnson 14 of 25 D O Nash 14 of 25 Atchey 13 of 25 J G Nash 12 of 25 A Johnson 16 of 25 Hinkston 16 of 25 The Gun club received an invitation to attend a shoot with Multnomah Red and Gun club next Sunday Everyone is invited to participate.
For Sale two lots and an eight room house at Hood River Will the part pay in St Johns unimproved property B F Beliew St Johns.
Local merchants advertise services and goods includingEnterprise Bakery featuring pastries and coffee cakes, furnished rooms for rent, pie cherries for sale, photos by Stockton, and a call to leave orders at the Review office. Multiple ads promote cigars, tobacco, candy, milk shakes, and free delivery meats. Shaw's Furniture touts low prices and home-m merchant loyalty with the slogan The best place to trade.
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