Petition seeks Sunday closing for showrooms and pools
A city petition asks that moving picture houses pool rooms and card rooms be closed on Sundays arguing they operate for gain and undermine worship. Debates center on discrimination and whether closure would affect youth. The license committee will decide. A meeting of the Commercial club discussed county ferry plans while Miss Thirth Moe and Thomas Gillmore wed in Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Wolcott
Peter
Autven
P. H. Adletsen
St. Johns
Thirth Moe
Thomas Gillmore
Vancouver
Wash
Astoria
The St Johns Review Subscription Rates and Address
The St Johns Review is published weekly at West Burlington Street Saint Johns. Post office mailing as second class matter under March 3 1879 act. Monthly rate appears 00 per month and annual price $1.60 per year with advertising details.
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THE
ST. Johns Review
Tit
West
Burlington Street
Saint Johns
Osgton
Aged cripple jailed after suicide attempt in Portland
A Portland man Henry Ernest, aged cripple, tried to leap from Burnside bridge Monday night and was convicted of disorderly conduct by Municipal Judge Bennett. He received ten days on the rock pile after being rescued from the river by sailors from the gunboat Yorktown. The item contrasts bleak poverty with generosity shown to an injured actress, prompting commentary on mercy and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ernest
Burnside Bridge
Bennett
Ernest
United States
Yorktown
Portland
Ponnalon Rock
Jewel Gas Ranges and White Line Ware Ad
An advertisement touts YES WE HAVE THE JEWEL GAS RANGES at prices from 13.00 to 44.00 promoting energy efficient meals. It highlights white line enamel ware fishing tackle bamboo and steel rods 0.75 to 2.00 and garden hose 4.00 to 6.00 per 50 feet. Lawn Mowers priced 3.50 to 6.00 with builders hardware tools including Atkins Silver Steel saws paints oils white lead and glans.
City shines on young actress while elder beggar fades
A letter laments Portland's generous support for a famous, popular actress while neglecting an old cripple near the rock pile. The writer condemns coldness, urges equal aid for the needy, and questions moral priorities in a city quick to cheer on fame yet slow to comfort the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confort
Portland
Picnic Trip Up Willamette River Aboard Argosy
A village outing aboard the Argosy carried 16 people from St Helens down the Willamette to Willamette Slough then to Johet, with ample eatables and ice cream. After a two hour stay at the ball park to watch St Helens vs Rainier, the party headed back to Chee At seth Pleasant. The strong currents and crowd enjoyed the day, planning another run on the Columbia.
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St. Jelland
Johet
BL Helens
Wade
Ball Park
St. Helene
Rainier
Columbia
Willanette
Argos
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Holds Mother's Meeting
The Ladies of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union invite members to a Mother’s Meeting at Mim. O’Harr’s home on Lehigh Street next Monday afternoon at 2:30. The program aims for good attendance and notes reminders for those who cannot attend.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mim. O' Harr
Lehigh Street
Beautiful modern home and investment potential in St Johns
A description of a six to eight room house at 440 Chicago Street in St Johns highlights modern amenities and a large lawn with fruit trees, roses, chicken house, porches, and full basement. The ad promotes insurance options with St Paul and Northern fire insurers and notes contact via Rich by Dobie, agent, Monday 1571.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
St. Johns
Fifth Annual Roll Call at First Baptist Church
The Fifth Annual Roll Call service at First Baptist Church opened with All Hail the Power of Jesus Name. Rev. Owen gave the welcome address, with further talks by Rev. EB A Leonard and C Parker, secretary of the state work, including a report on the Northern Baptist Convention in Chicago. The evening featured choir music and refreshments prepared by church ladies, leaving attendees with pleasant memories.
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First Baptist Church
Jesus
Owen
EB. A. Leonard
C. Parker
Northern Baptist Convention
Chicago
Or Church
Extra Fine Buys at River View and St Johns Heights
Real estate listings advertise multiple lots and blocks with cash discounts and installment terms. Properties include River View area lots near Port land boulevard with 10 cash and monthly balances at 6 or 7 percent interest, Dayton Street frontage near Port land boulevard, and St Johns Heights 40 by 140 foot lot with 150 cash and $10 monthly payments at 7 percent. Additional corner lots at Charles ton and Seneca streets and a 4 cash, balance over 1 2 years offer are noted.
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River View Bilock
Fessenden
Portland Boulevard
Voit View
Dayton Street
Charleston
Seneca
St. Johns Heights
Auction of trunks and washing service ad snippet
S. L. Dobie 110 N Jersey Street advertises full weight and fire quality at Central market. A sale opens with trunks offered. Call 4 to 5 p.m. Carlson Riverside seeks private washing service at 440 Chicago Street.
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Operes
Carlson
Riverside
Card of Thanks for Brother’s Belief and Floral Gifts
We sincerely thank friends for their support and kindness during our bereavement in memory of our dear brother. Special thanks to Mr. and others who contributed floral offerings. Mary, Fred Brown, Steichen, Steichen, Steichen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Fred Brown
Steichen
Proposals for Improvement Bonds City of St Johns
Sealed proposals will be received at city hall St Johns Oregon until Tuesday August 16 1910 at six oclock p m for sale at not less than par value and accrued interest of improvement bonds of the city of St Johns denomination 1000 each payable ten years from date under the so called Bankrupt set act as amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Oregon
Bt. Johns
Eatearey
Dempauce
Henderson promotes abstract services at Jerney Street
H Henderson, manager, advertises title abstract services at 120 North Jerney Street. The notice emphasizes accurate work and reasonable fees with continued listings on Pesvulasd at the Peninsula.
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H. Henderson
North Jerney Street
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BY A. W. Markle
Evrie
ML. Fohna
Nationa Bank
U. S
Oswego Street
East St. Johns Station
Richmond
Alice Langavangworth
Teddy
Home and Investment
Baptists
S. L. Dobie
Jersey Street
Peninsula Bank
the Peninsula Bank
Pioneer Bank
Cobe Dry Goods CO
Pacific Coast
St. Paul
Cobb Bros
City of
A.M. Esson
Recorder
St. July
Tgto
the State of
Oreg Aon
County of Multnnomah
Sarah McDonald
Kaiser
Pamment & Thompson
Deporte
North
Johns
T. J. Monahan
W. R. Tindall
Portland Railway, Light & Power CO
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