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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
2
The St Johns Review reports on the Chicago river excursion boat disaster with notes on overloading, passenger welfare, and warnings to boat owners after 1200 lives lost. Emphasizes the need for safer practices and timely payments for subscriptions and advertising.
Residents of the lower peninsula seek seashore like escapes along the Columbia slough and river banks. Camping, tents, hammocks, and firepits dot shady sites for swimming and fishing. The home paper urges local subscriptions and advertising to bolster town business and community newspapers.
The article argues St Johns should host the Peninsula police headquarters due to central location and available city hall. It notes future growth in the lower Peninsula and suggests installing a police judge to handle petty cases, easing Portland court overload and licensing tasks locally.
A fragment reflecting on religious devotion and public virtue urges helping the thirsty and sick, comforting the brokenhearted, and living by the road to be a friend to man. It references saved by grace, Civil War presidents, and a poem by Sam Walter Foss about choosing fellowship over scorn.
Notice is given that Verner Jawson has been appointed administrator of the estate of Elien Jonson deceased by Judge T J Cleeton of Multnomah County Oregon. Creditors must present their claims within six months to Verner Jawson or to attorney George J Perkins at the Hoard of Trade Building Portland Oregon, verified as required.
In Multnomah County Oregon the county court announces the estate of William M Raupach deceased. Creditors must present their claims within six months from first publication dated July 30 1916. Edith Raupach administratrix lists attorney J H Joinbon at 314 Hoalding Hldy Portland Oregon as the filing contact.
The guardian of the estates of Ruth Marcy and Lewis Marcy, minors, appointed by Multnomah County Judge on July 21, 1915, requires all persons to file verified claims with the First National Bank of Portland within six months. Dated and first published July 28, 1915. P. P. Drinker, Guardian Attorney.
A R Folkenberg Builder and Painter offers many years of experience and can furnish the best references. Located at 2155 Kellogg Street St Johns, they promote reliable craft and proven work.
A local notice advertises a sale item described as a good range store offered at a bargain price. The message provides the address 913 Lynn Avenue and urges potential buyers to act quickly.
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