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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
3
Notice records that at the City Council meeting in St Johns Oregon on September day in 1905 a resolution was adopted. The document notes the official action taken by the city governing body and records the formal adoption of the resolution as part of municipal proceedings.
The city of St Johns Oregon declares it faces significant stress and urgency in addressing municipal concerns. The council outlines heightened actions and measures to stabilize finances and public services amid growing demands.
An array of brief notices covers robberies of several boxes during a fire night, calls for faster Chicago street repairs, and various personal updates. Mentions include Nettie Fadden traveling to Seattle, Willis S. Duniway as a potential State Printer, and Will J. Dotson relocating to St. Johns with plans for a home.
An all street work meeting led by Mayor King saw most members present. Estimates for Charles ton Street improvements from Jersey to Hudson were approved, new estimates for Pittsburg Salem and Crawford streets adopted, and sidetrack rights for the O R N railway authorized. A water company contract for five years for Bradford street hydrants was okayed, the charter limit restricts terms to two years. John Verdigan named nightwatch pending salary funding by assessments. Adjourned to Tuesday, March 27.
Tuesday evening a meeting at O E Learned’s office to nominate a city ticket failed when numbers dwindled and organizers declared it off. A second gathering at J P Wrinkle’s home produced a rival ticket listing C A Cook for mayor and councilmen, with concerns about secrecy and fairness.
Pory and Danny announce retirement from the trade in St Johns and nearby, thanking patrons for loyal support. They note a few outstanding bills and invite prompt settlements. For a short time they will operate from the old stand near Valentine St as they bid farewell to old friends. St Johns March 21, 1906.
At Methodist Church Rev F L Young pastor. Services next Sunday. Sunday school at ten oclock with C K Thurston superintendent. Preaching at eleven. Preaching at seven thirty.
For some time, W Goodrich has corresponded with authorities regarding upgrading the St Johns post office from fourth to third class. The outcome depends on securing promotion and will benefit the jetty and all concerned.
A St Johns page item mix notes a new drugstore opening in the French block and a new hotel project nearby. It mentions insurance offerings at Peninsula Bank, a fire cleanup of Dr Rossiter's office, and various local business plugs. Political chatter hints at a secret ballot and a candidate petition.
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