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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review, a weekly paper in St Johns Oregon, offers scattered notes on town life. It features real estate pitches, fire insurance concerns, and local commentary, with a Commercial Club meeting discussing advertising methods and Pacific Monthly as a potential ad vehicle. The issue blends civic notices, opinions, and promotional content within a single town snapshot.
Voters select a young Nelton to represent Liberty in the Hearth of Tely parade. Voting opened at Workpay with a prize scene. Contenders include Mine Bute Thugelin Mise Anno torrie and Mine Send Maulisent, all contest proposals judged by Daniel propitition. Community events include a school meeting and a public ball hosted by the fire department.
Obituary from Point View September 1906 notes Mrs. Culp native of Ohio, later Minnesota, moved to St Johns about five years ago. Wife of Mr. Callan and mother of eight, survived by six daughters and two sons. Funeral Sunday at Congregational church with Rev. Kned Warner. casket laid with magnolia roses, cremation at Portland. Family thanks friends for kindness.
Mrs Srete of aneridhat Ore wot Heather of DLS Senthmayd of Hiterty won a test of the home winier on the flit of the week. The narrative recalls a prior era with references to Agee acres, Willamette river, and early local figures. The piece notes a first visit to St Jobimines years ago and memories of family ties, schooling, and local landmarks along the Columbia river.
A disrupted rail arrangement at Maegley Junction will reroute work trains over a new 12.0 million railroad bridge near the ty dink, with deep cuts and priority to keep other lines clear. School board elected teachers for the upcoming year, naming Alderson as principal and listing Roby Carver and several assistants for district high schools.
Por Sale. daxe for hatching from pure bred soa Silver Ring Necked and Lady Auiherst pheasants. Inquire for Pant or Thomas Cochran University Park. Protect your property from loss by fire by luring in only first clase companies Sov the Peninsula Bank.
Congregational church led by F J Warren holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening service at 7:30. St Andrews Episcopal Chapel at Park with Rev Win. regular services on fourth Sunday, Sunday school earlier. Evangelical church with Rev MeVicker lists Sunday school and services. Baptist and Methodist churches note Sunday school times, preaching in evenings, and special events. New members welcomed. lodge and fraternal meetings announced. ladies society basket supper on church porch. children’s day and programs featured.
NEW CHURCH on last Sumdley members of the churrch of Christ were enrolled to the member of about 25 with a Sunday school enrollment of nearly 25. The act of worship was led by Rev Hiace Wolverton with W J Swaim presiding. Remarks by Rev J F Ghormey and updates on Ladies Aid and Christian Hoard of Missions followed. Various ads note housing, rentals, sales, and employment opportunities in St Johns and Woodlawn, plus a call for debt settlement with MeKeon & Thormdyke and R We MeKeon.
A city hall meeting reviewed the Jower Building in Mechanics et i Block to assess safety. Alds Norton King Bredeen heard witnesses on foundation strength wall settlement and brick quality amid heavy rains. The council will continue the inquiry next Tuesday with owner Jower asserting the structure is safe.
Word was telegraphed to Portland engineers to have the packing plant ready for operations by the 25th. Plans show the plant will duplicate the St. Joseph, Missouri facility, regarded as the best in the world. A source close to the project confirms the information. Keep your eye on St Johns.
Community events include a sack race at St Johns with prizes for all winners and a crowd gathering as the weather clears. The real estate market remains slow after recent storms, but sunnier skies may bring city visitors and a surge of activity. Health measures note diphtheria control, while wind damage affected trees, plants, and hats. local merchants report improving business and new storefront signs attracting families.
An ordinance amends section two of ordinance 96 regulating the public wharf at the foot of Richmond Street. It sets a forty eight hour limit for freight on the wharf and requires removal at expiration. The city may charge storage fees and ten percent overhead, with enforcement by the chief of police. Passed June 12 and approved June 19.
How to Break Up a Cold claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures in one or two days when symptoms appear. The report notes Jacksons Pharmacy sells the remedy. The council met in a special session with city engineer Goodrich presenting Rooke plans for a proposed hall, blueprints praised as well arranged and handsome.
Proposals for street improvement on Crawford Street from Pittsburg Street to Lem Street in St Johns Oregon are invited. Bids due June 1 at 6 oclock p.m. City Engineer estimates and project specs on file at City Recorder office. Bid deposits equal to ten percent of proposal total required. City reserves right to reject all bids. By order of City Council W L Twoman Recorder. June 15, 1906.
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