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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
2
The editorial condemns Oregon’s proposed election law as ridiculous and flawed. It argues the pledge clause invites dishonesty, laments the overall design, and questions the wisdom of enforcing the measure despite its supporters.
An oblique report notes White, a man from Washington, learning of a delayed hanging last Friday amid scattered disagreements. He expressed frustration and urged a quick resolution as the case moves toward the gallows. Governor Meul acknowledged petitions from sympathetic women and replied with a courteous but cautious letter.
The text describes a conflict involving the Oregonian, a port project, and frustration over compensation and outcomes. It references a legal or corporate struggle, depreciation of stock, and a recent DUI case outcome affecting public perception and relations with the city of Portland.
An ambiguous notice discusses a potential merger of electric and gas utilities in Porthat. It questions who would control the combined firm, whether service would improve, and if prices would remain fair, inviting readers to comment while noting a housing rental ad near the business center.
Voters of St Johns are urged to attend a mass meeting at Bickner's hall Saturday evening at 7 30 for nominating candidates for the spring election. All are requested to be present by Oxpee or Mayon.
The Rev B S Thackery buys the Fish and Eels in London and will run a moderate priced resort with fishing rights along three and a half miles of river. He aims to attract patrons to Sunday services then allow sport on the rest of the week, arguing prohibition is impractical and liberty must be preserved. The plan will be watched by all classes in America.
Rev Guy Phelps will preach at the Hivangelical pulpit both Sunday services. Rev KK Ham of Harsato street Congregational church plans a Sunday talk and Monday night event at Biek rors hall for M. EB. Church benefits. Peninsula Bank advertises reliable insurance and low rates while St Johns Grocery promotes lower store prices. Smith improves his Burlington residence with an iron fence and a tidy lawn.
After this date Notion will be responsible for no debts contracted by Mrs Anne Hornshub currently of the California Restaurant St Johns Oregon Henry Homision Dated March 5 tga.
School Clerk Tanch reports St Johns March 1 1905 population around 2000 with roughly 25 percent gain by March 1 1906. 705 dwellings–208 built 1966 1908. Districts North East South West map pupil counts and ages four to twenty. Safety note warns against Jersey street jumping with risk of harm and possible arrests. Lost large scar pin offered reward at St Johns Pharmacy.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union invites all interested gentlemen to an open session Monday evening March 5 at the Adventist church. A brief program will precede discussions with time for comments. Let's have a general rolled up.
Rev Fr Young pastor announces church services at Methodist Church with Sunday school at ten o clock led by superintendent C K Thiston. Preaching at eleven in the morning and at seven thirty in the evening.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church will serve dinner at the Mowoa Hall on Monday April 2. Secretary Mah Te He Cita notes the event and urges remembrance of the date.
Rev B MecVicker pastor conducts morning service at eleven oclock with an evening service at seven thirty. Call or leave your address at St Johns Grocery Co 2S arinve to receive tax review and save money.
Key K A Leonand, pastor, will lead Sunday services at the Baptist Church. Sunday school begins at ten with preaching at seven thirty. All are invited to attend at St Johns location.
Tax Review notes a promise fulfilled with a free opening of the ferry. The date is set for Sunday March 8 and a large crowd from out of town is expected. Manager J E K Brink facilitated the arrangement and the public is urged to attend the inaugural trip, rain or shine. Smoke a St John cigar the White Crow.
City charter requires nominations to be filed with the city recorder by Thursday March 22. Nominations must be made by convention or signed by at least twenty five voters with candidate acceptance. Ensure ten day filing window before election to keep outcome legal. W H King notes fire insurance among items on his list.
A benefit dance for the St Johns fire department was held last Friday evening and described as one of the season’s most pleasant affairs. Although attendance wasn’t large a sociable set enjoyed every minute and about $16 net was raised after expenses.
Mr and Mrs Frank Mason marked their first wedding anniversary with a dinner at their Burlington street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Morroff Mr and Mrs Milton Rogers Mr and Mrs Joseph Bickner and daughter Alda Miss Mary Bickner and Henry Hickner. The gathering ended with warm wishes for many more happy anniversaries. Clean Up Notice issued to allproperty owners within city limits to clean premises or face arrest under local ordinance. Police Chief Charles Brederon ordered compliance. John Simpson injured at Linnton mill when a heavy planer fell trapping his legs. one leg broken in two places and other injuries. He was taken to a Portland hospital. Praise for Chamberlains Pain Balm from C Hayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory who reports relief from rheumatism after one application. Sold by Jacksons Pharmacy.
Readers may recall a large ad for Kilio tt s Pharmacy this week. Last week an ad-setter attempted a competing poetry ad, but Mr. Kilio tt compelled it to stop. The ad-setter will be out of the hospital for weeks as the pharmacy ads are readied by an experienced hand.
Haine and Foster announce a new woodyard at the foot of Pittsburg Street in St. Johns offering dry good wood delivered anywhere in town. Planer trim, blackwood slabwood, four-foot wood, or stove length wood available with a trial order encouraged.
A children’s surprise party was held for Eva Creswell of St Johns Heights on Friday evening February 23. Games were played and a delicious lunch was served. Attending were Mildred Bradley Muriel Bain Lillian Nelson Laura Jones Emma Dabue Anna Weskie Percy Bradley Melvin Hanks Paul Dohne and Clarence Jones.
The message extols Valentine’s shop as the best place to buy candies and cigars, claiming no finer selection is available anywhere else.
Sealed proposals must be filed with the Recorder of the City of St Johns Oregon by March 12 at 4 o clock for Crawford street work from Witteburg to Salons street per ordinance 71 in accordance with city plans and blanks. bid deposits required. right to reject bids reserved. publication notices also announce city election on April 2 1906 for mayor city recorder city treasurer and three councilmen with terms to follow.
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