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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
Local notices discuss postal logistics and advertising rates in Saint Johns Oregon. An editorial endorses municipal improvements, calls for unity among ticket holders, warns trespassers, and honors former editor Timothy Brownhill while urging civil discourse and civic duty in St Johns politics.
D C Rogers sues the city for $250 in damages from a blocked sewer in block 40 Jam es Johns addition. He argues the council failed to repair or compel private owners, cites Louis Richant action with a firehose that flooded his home, and asserts the city is liable for the resulting damage. The Star Market advertises low prices at Toweat.
The record lists building permits issued for several properties: No 25 to E R Maxwell for a residence on lots 11 and 12, block 1, Point View, fronting on Charleston between Fessenden and Seneca, valued at 450 dollars. No 26 to Wagner company for a residence on lot 1 block to St Johns Heights addition, fronting Boulevard place between Buchanan and Park, valued at 3000 dollars. No 27 to W Crlington for a residence on lot 14, block 3 in Meningo addition, fronting Newton between Mears and Astor. No 28 to H Ei Harris for an icehouse and storage plant on 214 acre tract in section 12, township 1 west of range 1 west of Willamette meridian, fronting on Dawson between Buchanan and Hamilton streets, valued at 3000 dollars. No 29 to A J Hartle for a residence on lots 1 and 2, block 3 Miner's addition, fronting on Van Buren between Bradford and Crawford, valued at 300. No 30 to J H Crook for a residence for Leonard Leader on lot 9 block 4 Court Place, fronting on New York street between Kellogg and Jersey, valued at 1500 dollars.
Resolution authorizes City of St John to issue eighteen thousand dollars in municipal bonds for a public park at the Cook Street and Oregon Railroad right of way. Bonds run 25 years at 6 percent with semiannual interest, subject to elector ratification at April 6 1908 election. notice to follow per charter and law.
A St Patrick's night party hosted by Mr. and Mrs H. S. Hewitt celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Davenport who depart for Detroit. Prizes awarded to Mrs. R. McKinney for ladies and DL Davenport for gentlemen. W. J. Foote received a playful “Catch up” prize. Delighted guests, including B. Davenport, H. Robinson, Chas Derrie, Edward Monahan, and others, praised the Hewitts as ideal hosts before departures.
City finances reveal cash on hand at January first totaling 86 194 78 dollars with details truncated. Officials note balance reflects receipts and disbursements to date and provide no further breakdown in this fragment.
The Work moved from a cramped 1608 Now Jersey office to larger space in the west end of Holbrook block on W. Marlington, transferring the Bickner Bros brick project and plant relocation this week. The note mentions the old conditions and the forthcoming construction near their former site.
Light reports contractor Fred Loesch forged a $9 check and took funds from employee bills for a new bank building, escaping via a barn back door into the woods. The incident saddens those who knew him as reliable, and authorities hope he is caught and brought to justice if guilty. Also, Geo Palmer of Topeka and M O Hall of Mohall visited, impressed with St Jobs, and seek acreage for a future location with the bluebirds and the rabins.
The summons directs Annie M Sel and others to appear in Multnomah County Court, Oregon, to answer a complaint filed by Violet Sev. The case involves property and equities, with set terms and deadlines for response, and Deegan Ci of Clackamas County listed as attorney for the plaintiff.
The City of St. Johns invites bids for a one year lighting contract for public places. Bids must be filed with City Recorder A. M. Eason by 4 o clock p.m. on the specified date in the city hall. Published notices appear in the St. Johns Review on the listed dates.
Notice declares a city election in St Johns Oregon on April 6 1908 for mayor city recorder city attorney city treasurer and councilmembers plus two ward seats. It also asks voters to approve municipal bond issues of 60000 and 11000 dollars for riverfront development and a public park and outlines polling places and officials.
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