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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
2
Arcing miscellany reviews aging Arizona man death at 106 and quirky items. Observes psychical research findings heard about two ounce weight soul and various social topics. Discusses Oregon Merchants Association events in Portland and proposed navy programs. Debates church salaries and denominational differences, urging free will offerings and unity in Christ.
The article notes that new meat markets are opening in St Johns and trade is rising. It argues customers seek high quality meat and avoid damp markets with poor meat service, suggesting better shops attract wealthier patrons.
Legal notices describe appointment of viewers to assess benefits and damages for proposed extension of Richmond street and widening of Buchanan street in St. Johns Oregon. Details cover reporting timelines, notices to property owners, daily allowances for viewers, and deadlines for objection and council action. Published May 14 and 21 1909.
In Plunking New York a jury finds Captain Peter Halia guilty of manslaughter in the slaying of William E. Bnria. The verdict notes the jury did not try Thornton Hanna who was also implicated. A minister’s plea on salary and faith is discussed amid broader civic notices and a street extension review plan for Richmond Street in St. John.
The city of St Johns appoints A M Stearns H W Bonham and K Couch as disinterested viewers to assess damages and benefits from widening Buchanan Street. They are to meet May 19 1909 at 2 20 PM at the city recorder's office and be sworn to perform duties, evaluating land and improvements affected by the proposed change.
The city of St Johns resolutions authorize changing and widening Poa Wenden street Insald city from Jersey street to the Willamette River by condemning five feet of land on each side. The plan alters Fessenden street from Jersey to the river to sixty to seventy feet wide. The city engineer must survey, plot, and file a full description and boundaries with the city recorder within twenty days. Adopted May 4, attested May 7, published May 7 and 11.
City of St Johns authorizes leasing of the river front dock at the foot of Philadelphia Street Lot 34-04 James John Addition Multnomah County Oregon for 1 to 2 years for the highest monthly rent. City reserves right to reject bids and to lay tracks and enter for inspection or repairs. Public notice to be published in multiple Portland area papers for 14 days.
Ordinance establishes the grade of Ivanhoe Street between Polk and Ida Streets in Bt Johns. The grade follows the profile prepared by City Engineer J. Andrew and on file with the City Recorder. Passed by the Council May 7 1909 approved by the Mayor May 7 1900. Published in St Johns Review May 14 1909.
Sealed proposals due by 4 p.m. May 28, 1909 for lease of the new St Johns City Dock double deck 120 by 540 feet 440 feet enclosed. Bid bond of 600 dollars payable to the city of St Johns Oregon. Bidder must enter into good faith occupancy within 30 days of acceptance. Open to rejection or readvertisement. Addressed to A M Esson Recorder May 14 21 28 1909.
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