St Johns Review notes local changes and bids for growth
The St Johns Review reports on store improvements by K. C. Couch, rental listings on Burr Street, and visits within the Thurston and Nehalem communities. It notes Potter and Gould turning down a 30000 Medford ranch offer, celebrates live wire boosters, and urges readers to bank with Piast National Bank. It also covers Whitwood Court residences, Monahan’s postmaster appointment, depot relocation, and Valentine’s four year term ending with Monahan as new PM. previews future plans in real estate and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Valentine
St. Johos
Thos. J. Monahan
Jewel gas ranges and yard goods sale pitch
A storefront advertisement promotes Jewel gas ranges priced from 13 40 to 48 00 with claims of efficiency for meals. It also markets enamel ware fishing tackle bamboo and steel rods garden hose lane mowers builders hardware paints oils whites lead and glass at varying low prices.
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Atkins
St Johns News Briefs Reflect Accidents And Local Hopes
MH recalls a severe injury from St Johns Lunder Co while insurance ads urge coverage through St Paul or Northern Fire. Reports on fishing in the Willamette and Columbia describe bounties of bass and catfish. St Johns lacks a hospital and cemetery, with cemetery needs noted. A Maine postcard mentions a local exile. Frank Indyke dies after a printing press accident near Astoria, youngest son of former editor W. L. Thorndyke. Thunder roars alarm city children. elders recall past storms. Advice urges saving at First National Bank and O H Kulp’s speeding arrest. Game law requires licenses. penalties listed. Richotte and Staiger wed in Kenton with Durkee reception. Ray Steichen drowns at government moorings. more details to follow.
Real Estate Offers With Small Cash Priced Lots
Advertises multiple land and property deals including River View block for shop space at 1200 quarterly with 10 per cent cash and 10 monthly at 7 per cent. Corner on Kessenden near Portland Boulevard 7ax149 feet on car line with 1000-200 cash and 10 monthly at 6 per cent. Lots at 400 for Lots and Block 2a Point View addition Dayton Street two feet from land bonlevant with 100 cash and 10 monthly at 7 per cent. 100 corner 50x10000 Charleston and Senwed Streets with 44 cash balance over 1-2 years at 7 per cent. 700 St Johns Heights let go Xtgo fet street improved fruit balance 10 per month at 7 per cent.
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River View
Kessenden
Portland Boulevard
Point View Addition
Charleston
Senwed
St. Johns Heights
Local Notices and Bank Ad Highlights
S. L. Dobie 110 N Jersey Street appears in a small town notice. The First National Bank promotes savings with 3 percent compound interest and time certificates. Public program features Prof Edward Boniface of Portland performing vocal solos Sunday evening. Church services led by Pastor G. W. Nelson follow morning services. Lost items noted include a false teeth set and a Derby hat on Oswego Street.
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The
First National Bank
Edward 8. Boniface
Portland
Atria
M. G. W. Nelson
Oswego Street
Wego Street
What Annexation Means to St Johns Residents
Editor notes concern over annexation and its tax impact on St Johns property owners. The writer warns that taxation may rise to cover city debts, including Portland plus a $25 million obligation, urging caution before any political steps.
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St. Johns
Portland
B. L. Snow
Monahan Resigns as Agent. Tindall to Succeed at St Johns
Mr T J Monahan, longtime agent for Portland Railway Light & Power Co at St Johns, has resigned. He will be succeeded by Mr W R Tindall, who will be glad to serve our own homers in every way possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
J. Monahan
Portland Railway, Bight & Power Co
Monahan
St. Johns
T. J. Monahan
W. R. Tindall
Homers
Portland Railway, Light & Power CO
Local Ads and Notices Pack A Mix Of Banking And Home Services
A jumble of early 20th century ads urges saving at First National Bank with 3 percent interest, and promotes a range of services from plumbing quotes to home sanitation. Also includes real estate requests, shop listings, market offers, and business cards for Ward's Central Market and others on Jersey Street.
Executor's Notice to Creditors in Oregon Estate
In Multnomah County Oregon the estate of William H Guile is administered with executors appointed and appointed by the court. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the First National Bank of St within six months from the first publication date. The notice is issued by the executor Baxcentor of the estate and attorneys Contre and ColsiEK represent the estate.
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State of
Oregon
Multnomat
William H. Guile
First National Bank of St
Ibto
William Aduile
Contre & Colsiek
Attomneye
Realty Bargains In St Johns Area Homes And Lots
Real estate notices offer plastered houses with 5 rooms and improved streets, $2000 with easy terms. South St Johns 100 by 100 lot with shack for 350, two lots on Polk Street for 1400, North St Johns from 275 to 425. Also Edison street house 2250, river view three room house 759, plus vacant lots, wood street and laundry services mentioned. McKinney and Davis advertise services and local contractors offer cement, gravel, and storage.
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Edison Street
River View
McKinney & Davis
Local Viewers Appointed for St Johns County Court Juror Qualifications
Aproval by the St Johns County Council names viewers including L. Chipman and Gilbert Johor to assess benefits and the Willie Boulen dispute, aiming to define juror qualifications for the County Court. The notice, published in the St. Johns Review in July 1910, reflects city limits and public notice language of the era.
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St. Johns
Chipman
Gilbert
Johor
Norton
Asree
Regon
Smab Equinty
Willie Boulen
A.M. Esson
St. Jesous Review
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ST. Johns Review
Burlington Street
BY A. W. Markle
Salst Johns
Orgron
St. Jenne
K. C. Couch
Rog Burr Street
South St. Johns
R. C. Clark and Son
Paschal Hill
Jes
Potter & Gould
Medford
Eters
Piast National Bank
Whitwood Court
Glen Harbor
Waldmere
I. M. Milla and Son
W. L
Whitwood
Geas
A. Unger
Stigi
Portland & Suburban Express
East
Weimer
Drayage Emporium
Bonham & Currier
Talagram
Ed Stockton
Crtre
O- Oswego Street
East St. Johns Station
Richmond
Banks
St. Paul
Northern Fire Insurance Companion
L. Doble
Willamette
Columbia Rivers
H. F. Clark
Brewer
Maine
Frank Indyke
Astoria
Hugene
W. L. Thorndyke
O. H. Kulp
Willamette Boulevard
Joseph Grant Richotte
Pearl Staiger
Ray Steichen
Scales & Curry
K. St. Joos
Jersey
Polk's Gazetteer
Ean
Sd Ee Pas
S. L. Dobie
Jersey Street
the Peninsula Bank the Pioneer Ban
Peninsoa
H. Henderson
North
Ward
Tequire
Wolcott
South Jersey
Washington Street
Marshall
J. S. Downey
Pamment & Thompson
Artford
Realty Bargains
St. Johns Laun
Churchill Bros.proprietors
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