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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a cash sale event with unclear details. Readable items mention a sale and local area notes but specific date, place, or participants are unreadable, leaving the exact terms and entities indeterminate.
From Juneau and Wrangel comes a letter by J C Brooks dated March 13 praising a 10 day Juneau to St Johns trip, noting a recent blizzard in Nebraska and predicting Alaska coastal demand. He urges Portland lines to Alaska and advocates St Johns as a northward shipping hub, linking with Hill Road and O K R N rail routes, to build a winter trade with Seattle as a key supply point.
The text notes moving plans near Astoria to accommodate workers in St Johns. It laments losing Mr. Chambers who bought a farm near Astoria and requested the Review be sent there, hoping he returns someday for a home.
Mr. Merchant of Hood River visited St Johns this week as the guest of friends the Apples. The article notes his apple country background and hopes he may find advantage in making his home in St Johns.
Oscar W. Berg and Miss Viola May Sweaney wed at the home of Marion B. Sweaney on March 21 in a ceremony performed by Rev RA Leonard. A number of friends attended and the couple enjoyed a bountiful repast afterward.
Judge Greene offers 70 cherry trees to residents free of charge. The trees are a fine pie cherry, grow well in St Johns, and any family may request one by registering promptly.
A letter from Viola Sackett questions the benefit of saloon revenue for St Johns taxpayers and cites liquor tax burdens. The Review notes the issue was not on the ballot and promises future space for both sides. Mrs Sackett’s reply uses a provocative Q and A approach.
Notice announces a city election in St Johns Oregon on Monday April 6 1908 for city officers and a bond proposition of sixty thousand dollars with six percent interest. Also a second proposition authorizes eighteen thousand dollars for a public park and real estate for park use with polling places listed and judges and clerks named. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. under city council.
St Johns defeats Portsmouth 11 to 6 in a first season meeting. Saints’ pitcher Jim Klum fanned Tri City league hitter Clark Moe twice as Moe roused his ire but St Johns carried the game. Players linked include Everson More Clum Brise Brise Leland Erwin Magoon Hill Parker Carlander Hill Yost Magoon Murphy Poff Sloan.
Notice announces a May 6 1968 special election in St Johns Oregon to decide on annexing new territory described by detailed field lines and landmarks to the city. Voters will mark ballots for or against annexation.
The City Recorder of St Johns announces a one year contract for lighting public places. Bids must be filed by 4 pm April 14, 1908, at the city hall. Published in St Johns Review on March 13 and April 3 and 10.
To M E G Seal and G Seal defendants a case in Oregon requires appearance by May 4. The notice outlines public summons, publication weekly, and a claim for money about 2800 to 3000 dollars for ten years with 7 percent interest secured by titles to property.
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