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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
The St Johns Review critiques prohibition debates and local political actions, urging civic participation and accountability. It highlights figures, committees, and proposed measures impacting tavern licenses, liquor laws, and community standards in St Johns and surrounding areas.
The committee thanks St Johns citizens for Memorial day acts of kindness and courtesy. Gratitude extends to the press Rev Gates and St Johns ministers for Memorial Sunday services. Appreciation for flowers, grove decorations, and St Johns Grass Band music. Thanks to steam ferry owners for service hour. Notices of school visits to St Johns and neighboring towns highlight loyalty and patriotism.
A old fashioned spelling school event is planned at Odd Fellows Hall next Wednesday night January 17. Hig boys and girls will participate in a round and spell down with a fun rhyme and prizes. About 15 seats will be charged at the door. Don’t forget the duit June tip at O o’clock, organized by the Women’s Relief Crope of the Gaps.
Citizens will gather at the United Angelical Church on Thursday evening June 18 to form a permanent committee in support of enforcement. Other business may be considered to solidify the effort.
The Apostles prepare to meet the Frakes on their home field Sunday. Manager Valentine has bolstered several positions and aims to overpower Frakes with a tougher lineup in a high intensity game.
Bargain notice describing a grab and ready plow item on Jersey Street and a pretty lot for sale at any decent figure. Includes addresses 64 Week 7 South Street Jon on Jersey Street and 140 Eleventh Street Astoria Oregon. Must sell quick. WoL Thorndyke.
A dissolution notice from Nation ie Ior explains the ending of a partnership between MWeehait and others in St John city. The partners declare they have disbanded the venture and will settle all debts and liabilities, with names of several individuals referenced in the notice.
The writer relishes a calm summer night in St Johns with lovers moonlight and leafy streets. Musical cats serenade after midnight while river boats echo along Germantown road toward Tualitan valley. A neighborly political dog debate ends quiet, despite a forbidden double barreled shotgun in the castle.
The Modern Woodmen of America held memorial services at the Evangelical church last Sunday led by Rev. Chester P. Gates. A procession to Lone Fir cemetery followed with the band and degree team, where Consa! GW. Dunbar conducted the ritual and roses were placed on graves. Members praised fraternal unity with Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and the Eagles attending.
Last week’s report corrected permits for a residence on Lot 1, Block 24 A L Minor’s addition on Willamette Blvd between Tyler and Richmond streets costing 100. No 64 Mandie Keeney to erect a hot house on Lot 24 Block 2 St Johns Park at Catlin and St Johns Ave for 200. No 65 James Johnson to erect a residence on Lot 8 Block 4 Marengo addition between Meares and ? Streets priced 600.
Notice states R. L. Davidson and George W. cal ver dissolved their partnership in the St Johns Creamery Company at 415 West Harlington Street St Johns Multnomah County Oregon effective June 2 1908. The business will be conducted by K. L. Davidson who assumes all liabilities and will collect all bills. KK. L. Davidson, Groxac VD. Fox rain.
Announcement of charges for notices of church events and social entertainments where admission is charged, with free notices for events without admission. Highlights the per line fee policy and exceptions to keep friends informed on the rule.
Notice states the partnership between D. G. Mossman and E. G. Sites at a blacksmith shop on South Dvanhwoe Street is dissolved. The business will be continued by D. G. Mossman who will collect all accounts due the firm and pay all bills.
Dr. Decatur D Dennis of Chicago claims a compounded D D D Prescription made from wintergreen oil glycerine and thymol cures eczema psoriasis barber's itch and salt rheum. The remedy allegedly removes itching instantly when applied and avoids harsher internal drugs. St Johns Pharmacy endorses the product and invites inquiries.
In St. Johns the ordinance requires a written permit from the chief of police to sell or furnish explosives or fireworks and imposes a one dollar fee. Permits terminate January 1 each year, with dates referenced 1904 1908. The measure passes the common council and is approved by the mayor.
Ordinance No 180 prohibits giving or selling liquor to minors within the city of St Johns. Violators face a misdemeanor with fines from five to ten dollars or jailing up to ten days. The ordinance was published in the St Johns Review on June 1, 198.
The passage cites Psalm 76 10 and Judas Iscariot’s fate to argue the Bible’s depth and divine inspiration. It lauds Paul Gladstone Lincoln Seward Roosevelt and other leaders as Bible believers while denouncing critics as fools.
Statement of condition shows loans and discounts 1 432,459.10 and cash on hand 178,304.25 with capital stock 2,900.00 surplus 5 000.00 and deposits 146,210.40 total assets and liabilities tallied with reserves for interest and taxes 800.00 per June close.
The notice explains a printer’s policy praising top stock and workmanship. It emphasizes that higher quality stock costs little, but yields loyal customers, arguing it is better to lose a few cents than risk returning customers.
Notice to voters of Multnomah County Oregon that the annual meeting for School District No 2 will be held at Jersey Street from 2 to 6 PM on the first Monday in June 1008. The meeting aims to create one director for five years and to vote on establishing a high school course of studies. Dated May 25, 1968. J K Wittatts, Chairman. Attest: 4B Tae, District Clerk.
Dale B. Taylor of Cualef arse House Furnishers advertises organized lessons for many dolin and guitar pupils in St Johns. He invites a few more scholars and promises reasonable terms and best references.
The city of St Johns appoints an 8 C Cook B Tot t and C Norton freeholders as jurors to view a proposed Willis Boulevard alteration. They will assess damages and benefits, determine ownership interests, and report with an allowance of $2000 per day for service. The meeting is set at the city recorder’s office June 3 198 at 10 am.
Incomplete timetable notes departures and arrivals shown for several trains. Details include Chicago Special leaving at 7100 p.m and City Express at 720 p.m with arrivals for No 1 Chicago and No 5 Spokane Flyer at unspecified times. Kansas City Express and Local Passenger times are partially legible.
The city council of St Johns approves widening Oswego Street from Portland Boulevard to Barton Addition with a 6 foot sidewalk and gravel strip center, establishing a local improvement district to fund the project. Estimated cost listed at 4 1/2 percent of the project value, assessed to benefited properties per the city charter.
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