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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
A Saint Johns Oregon item discusses mailing classifications and ad rates, riffs on public figures, and a push for enforcing a street litter ordinance. It calls for garbage barrels for businesses to curb trash, urge strict fines, and praises city council gains while urging cleaner streets.
Dissolution of the partnership between Colvin Brothers and Victor Carbon under Carlson and Company. The Witt brothers will continue the business as Colvin Brothers, paying all Carlson and Company bills and collecting all accounts due. Mr Carlson has retired and is no longer connected with the firm.
The public library and St Johns face ongoing strain as officials meet with citizen representatives. Report notes a hoped amicable adjustment and a progress meeting in progress as this edition goes to press.
Report states the St Johns float for the coming Portland carnival is progressing well and is expected to meet all aims, described as a thing of beauty and a joy forever.
Tuesday evening after the city session, locals followed a parade to Chief Black Joe’s home. The group urged an audience with him, recounted the day’s events, and shared jovial wishes for his marriage as neighbors praised his character and the couple.
Water used through hose for sprinkling yards or sidewalks or washing porches or windows must be paid for in advance and used only between specific hours. It must not be used for sprinkling streets. Anyone using water contrary to these rules or wastefully will be shut off without further notice. St Johns Waterworks and Lighting Co. P H Ralefsen, superintendent. Will Kiser of Portland, who has been mining in Southern Oregon, was in the city Wednesday.
A Portland letter from C N McArthur, president of the state university alumni, defends the university against a recent attack. He asserts no misused funds, invites open books, questions who funds the opposition, and urges Oregonians to vote for the university’s frontline funding in the upcoming election.
The 16 member band returned from Ashland where 58 delegates and locals hosted visitors. They praised Ashland more than Baker City, enjoyed a city tour, a hotel banquet, and a Tuesday concert. Delegates were elected for the national convention in Peoria, Illinois, to be held in June. Sorber and Coon returned late. Chipman Chaffee remained.
A ferce ball game at St Johns grounds on an off Apostles day drew local fans and whis ker joint crowds. Reported 9 to 12 favors the bireata doctors with lively praise for a famed whiskered patron’s curved lines. The same crew plans another game Sunday May 16.
Classified note seeking a loan of 250 to 300 dollars with good security. Contact at J care Review office. Includes reference to light weight underwear for Sart at s.
The Commercial club of St Johns elected J. F. Hendricks as president and Willis Moxon as vice president along with G. J. Perkins as secretary and four directors. President Hendricks pledged to serve the city’s interests, and the meeting endorsed the university appropriation. Adjourned to next regular meeting.
Harley Manning won the contest at 719 Willamette Boulevard carried off the shoes prize. Oliver Backke placed second with 760 writings of the firm name and Mrs. Raymond Lee third with 573. The judges praised the handwriting of the last two contestants and Bonham will display their work in his show window.
Caroline Bridgewaters Fortune born in Nashville April 27 1819 moved with family through Illinois Texas and Oregon before dying May 2 1908 at her daughter Mrs J W Marks in Halsey Linn County She was mother of ten children six living and joined the M E church in 1840 witnessing much of America's growth through rail and steam era across two centuries
A city resolution in St Johns orders widening and alteration of Willis Boulevard by annexing parcel land owned by KR Maple. It directs the city engineer to survey the boulevard, prepare a plot and written report detailing boundaries, proportions of lots, and land to be appropriated, with action adopted May 5 and published May 15, 1968.
The city of St Johns approves establishing the grade of Buchanans street from Willamette Boulevard to the Dawson street city line. City engineer plans and profiles guide the project. Adopted May 5, 1968. Recorder Ksson notes publication in the St Johns Review.
Memorial service conducted Sunday May 24 at 2 p.m. at the Baptist church by Gen. Compson Post No. a2 G A R and W R C with Rev Gates assisted by St Johns ministerial association. Post meets at 1 p.m. at GR then proceeds to church arriving 1:45 at Jersey and Chicago. After services the line forms and marches to Jersey and Chicago corners. All Civil Mexican or Spanish American War veterans urged to join. By committee.
The Hood River Glacier announces the marriage of Andrew Jackson Derby and Eleanor Adele Young near Lents Oregon. Derby, a Hood River attorney and popular local, narrowly missed a legislative nomination but won his race in the other contest and receives community best wishes for the couple’s future.
On Tuesday evening May 5 at the home of W E Swengel, J H Black and his partner were united in marriage with Rev Joan Gates officiating. The bride wore Rajah silk. Relatives and immediate family attended including W E Black, Samuel Parker, L W Brunson, Ella Peterson, and Samuel Swengel Jr.
Rent notice for a seven room house at 208 South Jersey with bath toilet and hot and cold water. Availability after Sunday. Contact Harry E. Waa at 333 Chamber Commerce, Our.
For Sale second hand household goods including sideboard range stove parlor set inquire 416 E Chicago Street. Adam Kaemlein is expected home Tuesday. He has been visiting relatives at San Francisco.
Notice from J H Black Chief of Police warns that all onlicensed dogs found in the cite from and after May 15 1908 will be impounded unless costs and tax are paid. The city urges compliance to avoid seizure and noting enforcement action by local authorities.
The city of St Johns adopts Kellogg street grade from Catlin Street to St Johns Avenue, with plans and specifications filed for city engineer approval. Passed April 5 1908, approved by Mayor Buren, attested by A M Esson, published May 1908.
The city proposes to issue sixty thousand dollars in bonds for twenty years at six percent interest to fund a public dock project. Proposals are to be received by the city in St Johns Multnomah County Oregon until June 6 1908. Notices will run in St Johns Review Pacific Banker and other publications prior to the bid date.
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