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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
2
St Johns Review, published in Saint Johns Oregon, reports election chatter and local political vigor. The paper notes the council’s 1904 resolution naming the St Johns Review official city paper and comments on rival Daily News coverage and candidate activity.
The city of St Johns passes an ordinance declaring Local Improvement District No 17 for South Hayes Street from Burlington Street to Mohawk Street. It fixes the estimated cost at 416.29, sets a bid date, and requires notices and apportionment of costs among benefited parcels per city law and charter.
Proposed ordinance grants Portland Gas Company and successors the right to lay mains and service pipes in all streets avenues lanes squares and public places within St Johns Oregon to supply gas for illumination heating and other uses for 25 years. The measure conditions rates deposits and construction milestones including required checks and progress within one year and bond of five thousand dollars. Approval hinges on council action and mayoral signing.
The document outlines a local ordinance granting Portland Gas Company a franchise to lay gas mains and build a gas system in St Johns. It covers construction duties, maintenance, annual payments, service terms, bonds, maps, and potential city purchase options after the franchise term.
Mr. Wd Mie and Edwerd 1 Cox celebrated their wedding with a small party Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Ede ward L, Con, Mr and Mire 1 & Mewlit, Prat, and Mee, HH. Hard, Mr and dire. 0) M) Learned, Me wid Mew, WO, Pirwole, Mik Hattie MeKinney. A cake and refreshments followed as guests toasted the couple with warm well wishes and a keepsake handkerchief. A poetic toast read aloud and music filled the room as the couple received family and friends' cheers.
The Saturday evening program at the PowhH Hae Fett church featured various acts including violin performances by Mien Wihheehoik, Bard Crouchley, Catherine Coffyn with A West Helton, March Orchestra Recitation, Mary June Whitacre Quartette, and performances by Arehin Maher and Hueion Quartette. Remarks by Mow, Hueion, and a Woade Maher appearance were scheduled, with a Booster for Bt Jolie.
The document records a city council decision to determine price and valuation of property in cms for purchase and takeover. Mayor and recorder signatures are noted with dates, and the notice appears in the Bt. Johns Review on March 19 and 26, 1909.
The city of St Johns Oregon will hold an election on April ith 1900 to elect mayor city recorder city attorney city treasurer three councilmen at large two councilmen from the Fire Ward two from the Second Ward and to approve a municipal bonded debt of 16000 to buy the ferry boat Jones John and repair cables and lands. Also a proposition to amend charter sections 30 Mi 42 66 and 19. Polls open 9 am. Polling places 200 West Burlington and The City Hall. Published March 19 26 and April 9 1900.
Proposals for street work will be received at the Recorder of St Johns office by April 6 1908 at 4 PM for Hayes street from Burlington to Mohawk. Bids must follow printed blanks. 10 percent bid bond required. Work to be completed within 90 days. City reserves right to seek all bids. By order City Council A M Esson March 19 46 and April 2 1903.
The piece warns meat buyers to select carefully to avoid tough or bad meat. It cautions that cheap Saturday sales in Portland sell worn out, diseased cattle, implying such meat leads to indigestion and medical bills, urging buyers to seek reliable sources for quality meat.
A brief note highlights Bit Good and Cole's as a shop promising top quality and a peaceful home atmosphere. The ad emphasizes superior goods and a calm, satisfied customer experience, suggesting the store offers trusted products for household comfort.
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