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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review lists publication details for a Friday issue dated March 24, 1900. It notes subscription pricing, delivery terms, and contact information for East 6166, listing Saint Jolline and the Greger party in a period style.
A fragmented account recalls a discussion on railway labor conditions and low wages. It notes responses from workers and officials, with references to strikes, employer rhetoric, and the push for fair pay amid mounting unrest.
The item reports Willis S Dunaway as a candidate for state printer pledging to cut costs and avoid exploiting the office. It notes incomplete data on election candidates, mentions city race maneuvering, and references last minute withdrawals and uncertain nominations amid a Prohibition ticket context.
Fragmented text notes past two weeks of poor weather with claim that future conditions will improve. No clear dates, places, or named entities available.
Reading errors obscure most facts but show a public notice style with scattered references to names and items. The readable portions mention a rally and a transfer company, hinting at local civic or community actions without clear dates or entities.
Fragmented OCR recounts a ticket filing at a fest event, noting councilors and wards in terse form. Names such as George Carhart and Tyler are referenced amid unclear text about tickets, conversions, and voting details. The piece hints at municipal consideration of a ticketing matter and potential approvals or objections.
A twelve year old son of Professor and Mrs. W. C. Alderson of the St Johns schools suffered severe scalds from a kettle accident leaving extensive skin loss. Doctors performed a large skin graft from his older brother at a Portland hospital, three hours under anesthesia. Public sympathy goes to the family and recovery is hoped to be speedy.
The Citizens Ticket presents substituted nominees to replace two on the mass meeting list. The slate includes Fred W. Valentine as councilman first ward S. L. Dobie S. C. Norton. councilman second ward W. Hewitt H. Bredeen. at large Walker W. King W. Raser. treasurer G. M. Hall. clerk and recorder W. L. Thorndyke.
A ferry visit reveals the Clare mont Tavern across the river with a full view of its attractive interior. The Mission style furnishings, tinted walls, private dining rooms, a large dining hall, abundant musical instruments, and a third-floor dance hall showcase its luxury. Manager H M Winsor and chef Charles Ireman lead a top staff as weekly patronage nears 3000.
Suffered Much Paul Rice, employed at the peninsula, was badly hurt more than a week ago. He received a severe thigh injury when heavy timbers jammed and he has been under a doctor's care since the accident.
The Oregon conference of the United Evangelical church will hold its annual session at the Evangelical church of St Johns from April 11 to 16 with about 50 members from Oregon and part of Washington. Bishop H B Hartzler of Harrisburg PA presides. Evening services feature different speakers and on April 15 three services are planned including ordination of several ministers. Public invited. hosting under Rev E B Me Vicker.
Bank and Fostex announce a new woodyard at the foot of Pittsburg Street offering dry wood delivery to any part of the town. They supply planer trimmings, blackwood, or slabwood in four foot or stove length, inviting trial orders.
Councilman C D Edwards recounts details of Tuesday evening event at Otis Learned’s office. He describes a crowd outside and inside the building, lights out, doors locked, with a few intent on a secret ticket, while voting remains public. Also notes J H Shiells and H G Ogden visiting Washington to inspect a farm, with travel mishaps but overall satisfaction and plan to tab property.
Pleasant tasting remedy touted to cure coughs colds and prevent pneumonia in children. Claims to stop croup and prevent serious illness. marketed through Jackson's Pharmacy.
The notice records two arrests: Megreenace's DORA Lasturday GF Becker charged with disorderly conduct and paid total costs of 12 dollars. On Monday Oliver Bryant pleaded guilty to assault and battery against D. Curtis, with a 1 dollar fine and costs totaling 17 dollars and fifty cents.
Earnst Eiforr of Good Luck With Incubator asks all account holders to settle promptly at St Johns Pharmacy for receipts. Claude Rowland oversees a new incubator project with 288 Rhode Island eggs from California. Early hatch shows about 96 percent viable, as the first week’s chicks emerge in good shape.
Paul Rice leads in a local political contest ahead of an April visit to Northern Phoenix area. J H Crook plans to depart Phenix Arizona for Valentine opposite city hall. Virgil Wetzel injured his right hand in machinery and required a lancing. Keep Your Rye On St Johns.
Widespread speculation ties Swift packing plants near St Johns to a surge in Bay area business. Rumors claim Northern Pacific may reroute to skirt the peninsula, while stockyards near the city plan expansion to serve the plant. Weyerhauser waterfront mill talks resurface as idle labor concerns rise, and United Railways growing toward Portland promises electric service to St Johns.
J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with relief from rheumatism and ability to return to business. The ad promises prompt relief from one application and directs to Jacksons Pharmacy for sale.
Monday night gala marked the Odd Fellows first anniversary with presiding T. J. Monahan. Mrs. George Hall and Mrs. Horsman headlined a varied program including recitations by Verne Hall and Amy Rowland, a piano solo, cornet pieces, and a male quartet. The crowd praised the entertainment and the refreshments, hoping for a repeat.
An assortment of new and second hand house furnishing goods offered with cash or time terms by S McClave at 205 Jermey Street Portland. Includes cooking utensils among items.
The suit by W H Warner against R and Bertha Currier for 384 dollars was dismissed last Saturday in circuit court. It stemmed from an attachment by St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co of North Yakima. The Curriers paid 165 dollars toward the claim and the case was unmaisha?ed.
The city council of St Johns Oregon will hear bids and propose to improve Crawford Street from Pittsburg to Salem streets. Plans include paving sidewalks grading and street work per city charter. Estimated total cost 595 dollars 59 cents. Remonstrances must be filed in writing within 15 days of publication. By order R Thapar city clerk. March 23 99 April 6 1908.
The City Council of St Johns Oregon approves a plan to pave Salem Street from Crawford Street north to Burlington Street with sidewalks and grading per city plans. The engineer estimates total cost at 559.71 with notices to be published and remonstrances due within 15 days of the first publication.
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