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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
2
A 1908 Saint Johns Oregon notice discusses mail matter classifieds, advertising rates, and job print. The piece then covers George J Perkins remarks, editor responses, and assurances of fair treatment by Journal staff. It details assessor practice, property valuations, and public access to the assessment map for inspection.
Fine furniture of seven rooms including stoves bedroom and kitchen furnishings. Prices listed: library table 20, mahogany rocker 8.50, golden oak rocker 6, a second rocker 7, golden oak dining set 160. All items near new and in good shape. Contact Dave Port at Northern Hill Woodlawn 1182.
City of St Johns orders election on April 6 1908 for mayor recorder attorney treasurer and council seats. Votes will decide bonds of 60000 for riverfront and dock construction with 36000 for city dock. bonds run 20 years at 6 percent semiannual interest. Polling places 209 W Burlington and city hall. Published March 6 1908.
The Ivanhoe lodge Knights of Vythias hosted a royal banquet at their Eleventh and Alder castle Tuesday evening in honor of Chas A Maries supreme chancellor of the United States. Curtis introduced Supreme Chancellor Barnes. Barnes praised Pacific coast knights and emphasized fraternal values, education, Christianity, and national prosperity.
To our friends and patrons in St Johns we have sold our business to D R Norton who will continue the same Our book accounts must be closed on or before April 1 We will call on or mail notify all who are indebted and request prompt payment We will be away from here after a few days Accounts may be paid to Mr Norton in our absence We thank our patrons for their generous patronage during the past period.
A letter from A M Eason discusses the City of St Johns versus L Richards case. He notes a receipt from a responsible man for the papers and questions whether proper notice was given before the trial, arguing the papers were delivered within about an hour and challenging neglect.
A good audience gathered Tuesday evening at Bickner's Sai to hear Governor Fletcher on good government. His address was praised as splendid and would improve the character of many citizens if widely heeded. The note ends with a hopeful line that he may address the public again when fewer attractions draw attention away.
The city of St Johns in Multnomah county Oregon issues sixty thousand dollars in municipal bonds with twenty three thousand five hundred dollars for public purposes. Bonds run twenty years at six percent interest semi annually, with coupons bearing six percent after maturity, ratified by qualified electors in 1908.
Ordinance No 165 provides for vacating portions of Albany street formerly First street in AL Minor addition to St Johns Multnomah County The Portland Manufacturing Company petitioned for the vacation to allow works and business operations The ordinance outlines the vacated parcel boundaries The measure becomes effective March 6 1905 and was approved March 4 1958 by Mayor K C Cowen and Recorder A M Bason with publication in the Review March 1 1968
Voters in St Johns Oregon will vote April 6 to decide annexation of new territory. Polling places are listed for each ward and annexation territory with nine a.m. to seven p.m. hours.
Sealed proposals will be received at City Hall St Johns Oregon until Tuesday in March at two oclock p m for sale of improvement bonds issued under Ordinance No 132. Bonds in denominations 500 each payable ten years from date. Bid right reserved to reject any bids. Publication dates Feb 25 and Mar 6 1909 in St Johns Review. Also a local wood sale notice by J A Powell offering timber by the cord with short delivery.
Real estate notice offers a fine lot near the street car line in Point View half a block away. For inquiries contact King & Gillmore or call 458i. Additional directions mention Volcott Crue Rent San for further details.
The City Recorder of St Johns Oregon invites sealed proposals by March 10 1968 for East Burlington Street improvements from Jemey Street to FHA Creek. Bids follow printed blanks per ordinances and city engineer estimates on file. A ten percent bid guarantee required with execution of contract. proposals returned unopened if not complete. Reward offered for a stray blue and white spotted Setter named Jock in Sunday notices.
Two parcels in Myrtle Park are conveyed by deed from Millrane to Mary Elliott. The record notes a sale or transfer action tied to a sedition case among involved parties. The document lists the grantee Mary Elliott and the grantor Millrane with the conveyance detail.
Hendricks Hardware Co announces plans to relocate or restructure materials and invites customers to engage in the process. The notice emphasizes continuing service and urges readers to contact the company for details and timing.
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