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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
3
A handwritten letter from a St Johns resident urging support for Lam in the city clerk contest is circulated. The author cites health troubles and presses for vindication of alleged misstatements while promising to present receipts and records to voters.
The Taxpayers Progressive Party presents a complete slate with C A Cook for Mayor and council candidates including J H Mok and L Badger. The program advocates efficient government, municipal ownership with caution on water rates, and stronger city services. A marriage notice follows for Frank W Medley and Kana J Wycoll of San Provensco in a March ceremony.
A Louisiana newspaper item notes Chamberlain's Vough Remuly praised for babies with colds and croup prevention. It lists Jackman Pharmacy as a seller. The second item reports the death of A J Chappell of Lelavan Wisconsin at 54, cherished by his community and church groups, with funeral service details and local church announcements.
The Sept 8 1905 City Council meeting adopts a resolution to improve Thompson Street from West Street to Live Street with a light grade, plans and estimates by the city engineer filed, and costs to be assessed on benefited properties within two feet of each street side. The engineer's amended estimate totals 44 and notices are to be published. remonstrances must be filed within fifteen days from the first publication.
The City of St Johns Oregon adopts a paving plan for Pittsburg street from the Willamette River to Brulort street. The project funds will be raised by the city charter and the Johns Ferry Company will cover the cost up to the river. Notices of improvement will be published with all plats and specifications.
Neatly printed books of notes and receipts for sale at the city office as announced by Hanns, City Recorder, Ry 0, BE Lanexup with Deputy. Published in the St. Johns Review March 24 and April 6, 196.
The Williams Orenal Dixie Jubilee Singers perform Thursday evening April 5 at the M. W. A. hall. The group, drawn from top homes and trained at leading American schools, offers opera to cabin songs. Part of proceeds benefit the public schools athletic department. admission is age-based.
A crowded Wednesday evening audience witnessed a national silver medal contest. Judge awarded the prize to Mrs. George M Hall while other contestants each received carnations.
A selection of nearly new furniture including tables chairs lamps and kitchen utensils must be sold at one time. Mrs. at Vanderbilt Street University offers items for quick sale.
A city notice records proposed street improvements in Shag, detailing costs and assessments. The document names the City Council and related officials, with publication dates in March and April.
Will Come Back David Crocker, who has been studying St Johns for a possible purchase, has returned to Cambridge Massachusetts. He will shortly return and bring substantial capital to fund investments.
Local chatter in St Johns hints at two marriages in the near future. Charles Pilot plans to wed a daughter of FM Laghlaugh, and C K Linne is to marry Miss Young at the ferry landing. Linne, a University wood yard baker, promotes wood supply with planer trim and various slabs, inviting trial orders from Brink & Fostik at Foot of Vittsburg Street.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism with claims of quick relief and restored ability to attend to business. The copy mentions Jackson's Pharmacy and urges readers to “Keep Your Eye On St. Johns.”
Rev. E. A. Leonard leads services with Sunday school at ten and preaching at eleven in the morning and seven thirty in the evening. All are invited to attend.
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