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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
2
The St Johns Review highlights local politics with Taft and Sherman prospects, Roosevelt’s departure, and a dry town debate. It recalls Grover Cleveland’s era, notes residents moving, and reports on community figures including Stella Campling and J J Lyons as they plan visits and reassignments.
The Homeseekers Information Bureau, formed by Portland and St Johns dealers, announces a buyer seller matching service to avoid double deals. Directors include Harry B. Wagoner Portland president Paul M. Sins Sa tens vice president J Colvin St Johns secretary Leroy H. Stith St Johns treasurer W. B. LeValley Salem manager. Colvin and Smith relocate from North Jersey to 333 Chamber of Commerce Portland while remaining in St Johns. Their phone Main trt invites buyers to share troubles and seek relief.
A very pretty wedding took place at a Gresham Street residence with Dale Taylor and Miss Adelaide Nunn tying the knot. The groom is Frank Taylor's eldest son and the bride is W J Nunn's daughter from Hay City Michigan. The ceremony was by Rev Chester Pant Gates. They will live at North Fillmore after July 1.
Instructs oil owners agents or others in control of property in St John to cut destroy or remove all weed growth on their premises at once. If not done, the city will do so at the owner’s expense under the law. Chief of Police J H Black signs the order.
A listing notes an auction sale at Walls today and tomorrow with views of churches svlails and street scenes at regular price to two for se.
Mr J H Leiper of Portland writes of long eczema suffering and dramatic relief after using D D D. He claims instant relief, ongoing cure for seven months, and urges others with skin ailments to try the remedy. Pamphlets on skin diseases available at St Johns Pharmacy Pratt's today and tomorrow.
A very pleasant surprise celebrated Master Joseph Holcomb’s seventh birthday at his parents’ home on East Fessenden Street. Guests included Helen Crouch, Lucile Maplethorpe, Wilbertine Crosby, Osborn and Carl Maplethorpe, Harry and William Crouch, Frank and Robert Crosby, William and Lawrence Holcomb. The host thanked everyone on the stairs and hoped they would return next year, joking he might make his mark in Congress.
A 56th birthday celebration for W E Niles at his Milwaukee Heights home featured a supper and games with many attendees headed by Mrs G Ward of St Johns. Earlier news reports described near‑fatal and knee‑crushing mill accidents at St Johns Lumber Co. with two more workers injured and unknown details continuing at press time.
A partial OCR note references Bitgood and Cole and a sale named Satunda Isale. Readable details specify an estate sale event with dates and location yet remain unclear. Further legible text needed to confirm participants, venue, and exact terms.
The report lists estimated values for school property including grounds furniture and heat plants and details insurance on school and furniture. It records average monthly salaries for male and female teachers and certificates of district officers auditing outcomes. The recent school election results show S H Greene 163 votes and E W Robison 93 for director, with 175 majority for establishing a four year high school course, marking St Johns for strong educational standing.
CG Hinrichs and his bride Miss Hazel C Weidrick of Hood River were warmly received at the Review office. The note recalls Hood River friendships dating to early Mount Hood days and wishes the couple a long, happy life with a hopeful promise of future visits to the city.
The Woodmen defeated the Eagles 22 to 9 at the local grounds on June 21 in a return game. A large crowd backed the two clubs as Woodmen surged in the seventh inning. Crook struggled on the mound as Woodpeckers were pounded. both teams have one win in the series and a deciding game is to follow.
St Johns A and East Portland displayed strong National League style for fans at Matreete Apostles. They shut out the Committers 3 to 0 in a pitchers battle led by Canyon Ball Hoover and Hurlburt with Hoover fanning 12. Alex Oliver, the Hard Hitting Kid, homered after joining the team last week, aiding a rising winning streak with several new players.
To Water Users Water used through those for sprinkling yards or sidewalks or washing porches or windows must be paid for in advance and used only between the hours of 5 and 8 a m and Sando p.m. it must not be used for sprinkling streets Anyone using water contrary to these rules or wastefully will be shut off without further notice St Johns Waterworks and Lighting Co P H Killefsen superintendent
St Johns Review dated June 26 1908 records the official attestation by A M Hason as recorder for the local government.
Notice states that Mason and Urban previously conducted Mason and Urban cement business at Solin Mulino dissolved effective June. V. W. Mason and M. R. Urban announce cessation, will collect all bills.
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