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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
The issue calls for street improvements and a larger waterfront dock, condemns political machines and crime, warns about unsafe building exits after Ohio fire lessons, praises fraternal aid for injuries, and urges voters to register while highlighting local public notices and ads.
Marian Catto seven years old died after a fire touched her clothing while playing near a neighbor's stove pipe. She burned severely and passed away hours later. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev. E. A. Leonard officiating and interment in Vancouver cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Catto expressed deep sympathy and noted prior precautions against fire.
Our accounts may be found with Mr Norton at the old stand for a few days and he will receipt for any payments made. We urge all who are owing us balances to pay quickly or we shall place all unpaid accounts with an attorney for collection. Very truly Potter and Goold.
The Commercial club met Wednesday and read a city council request to appoint a committee with council members to secure a free ferry for the city. HM T Butterworth, Willis Maxon and J H Aollefsen named. A Rose Fiesta request asked St Johns to supply a cat for the event. Future action deferred. A state university cooperation note asked club support for native Billy next election. A committee of Prof Alderson Frank Taylor and J N Kollefsen to advocate university interests here. A planned tour of the Tulatin valley will occur when weather and road conditions allow.
A. Unger, famed cigar maker at Central cigar store, wed in Portland to Mrs. Unger after a sly courtship. Friends in St Johns and across the state extend congratulations as a cottage on Lively Street awaits visitors. A mothers meeting at Central School auditorium Tuesday at 8 p.m. features Sept. Robinson addressing topics of city importance. all mothers and daughters urged to attend.
The First National Bank opens in a two story brick building with a 22 by 72 foot room and a 16 foot steel ceiling. Cashier F P Deinker and Miss Elva I Drinker oversee offices with a burglar proof safe, a private meeting room, and a main office equipped with Burroughs adding machines. Directors include Henry W Coe F P Drinker W R Hauser R M Tuttle C W Sherman. The staff invites public trust and gratitude to neighbors and employees during recent tragedy.
City fathers meet in regular session with Alderman Peterson absent on leave. A petition to purchase a city park is moved to a public vote at the upcoming election. Street improvements and light bids are discussed, with reports from the St Johns Transportation Co and the water committee.
To Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Scott on North Ivanhoe, Sunday, March Sth, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Hin Hurlbert on West Catlin Street, Friday, March 6, a daughter. Bring in your printing now.
H Henderson offers accurate abstracts and notary services at 205 Jersey Street with reasonable fees.
Resolution states the city will issue municipal bonds totaling 18 000.00 for buying a public park at the westerly line of Coal street Crawford street A. Le Miner's addition and related property in A L Miser's addition and other described parcels in Multnomah County Oregon The bonds run 25 years at 5 5 percent interest with semiannual coupons and six percent post‑maturity interest subject to voter ratification of the election on Acett 1908 notice to be given by law and charter Published March 19 20 1908 by A M Beason City Clerk
Notice invites bids for lighting a public place in St Johns city. Bids must be filed by 4 o clock p m and the council will reconvene in the city hall to consider the offers. The St Johns Review carries the notice with the council meeting details.
Election will be held Monday April 6 to elect mayor city recorder city attorney city treasurer three at large councilmen two ward councilmen. Voters asked to approve two municipal indebtedness propositions totaling sixty thousand plus eighteen thousand dollars for riverfront lots and a public park with details of bonds and property descriptions. City Recorder A M Berson announces as official. Published in St Johns Review March 13 20 27 and April 5 1908.
Special election to decide annexation of new territory to St Johns Oregon under ordinance 163. Polling places at 209 Burlington street first ward and Norbrock Holbrook school for the second ward area to be annexed. Designated judges and clerks listed for both wards and annexed territory. Published March 6, 1908.
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