Local News Notes and Social Weavings in St Johns
Local column recaps visits by H A Calef and family, Emma McNeill’s return from Medford, and the Wills Swayze wedding in Portland. It notes church topics, upcoming ball games between Wabash Independents and Gresham, and a Vancouver trip. Bank examiner visit to First National Bank cited. local improvements observed by visitors. Community events include fraternal exemplifiers, fire demonstration, and social errands through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Church
Emma McNeill
Medford
Adam Kaemlein
A. H. Wills
Clara Swayzer
Baker City
Portland
F. L. Young
Salem
A. P. Magness
Wheatland
Yamhill Co
Oregon
Ben Woldt
P. J. Peterson
St. Johns
Eulalia Greene
Castle Rock
Washington
Jennie Greene
Cowlitz
C. L. Sporup
Misa Ethel Moulton
Gantenbein
EK. T. Wilson
National Bank Examiner
First National Bank
National Bank
Wilson
J. W. Morton
Hood River
Mr. Morton
Albina
Rogers
HH. Humphrey
Long Portland
Babcock
Mr. Rogers
Dooce
Shea
Adjourned Meeting on City Franchises and Bond
The council held a brief session Monday to review operating franchises including St Johns Gas Light and Heat and the water company. A three member committee was tasked to study the bond sureties while the city attorney was ordered to report on the legality of the water franchise. The meeting extended late and adjourned to the next evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas
St. Johns Gas Light & Heat Company
Johns
Davis
Pie Face Social by Y.P.S.C.E. sisters a lively event
The prefaced sisters of the Y P S C E of the Church of Christ hosted a Pie Face social at Bickner's hall last Tuesday. A bright ram entertained, L T Clark acted as auctioneer and performed well. Pies sold up to 2.50 3.75 each, boys bought multiple pies to win the pie their ducksy brought. The society netted above expenses 29 dollars and thanks were given to Jill and Mr. Clark for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.P.S.C.E
Church of Christ
Bickner's Hall
L. T. Clark
Jill
Mr. Clark
Pythis
Mothers' Meeting at Kerr Home Highlights Home Life
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a regular mothers meeting at Mrs Kerr's residence on Monday afternoon. The program centered on the theme Home with a notable paper by Mrs McKinley. After business and a brief program, Mrs Kerr served tea sandwiches and cake. Watch for church announcements.
St Johns Reading Room to Close May 15
The St Johns Reading Room will close after Friday May 15. All books not returned by that date must be returned to the County Department of the Central Library at Seventh and Stark Streets in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
County Department of the Central Library
Seventh & Stark Streets
Portland
Mandolin and Guitar Lessons Offered to Beginners
Instruction for mandolin and guitar students, including beginners, is available. Apply for information to D. Taylor. Also note city dog impoundment rules effective May 1, 1908. unlicensed dogs will be impounded and may be killed if costs are not paid. J. H. Black, Chief of Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Black
Bargain Counter and Local Real Estate Ads Mix at St Johns
A dense block of classified notices from St Johns Oregon lists bargains at The Bargain Counter and Bitgood Cole Meats along with Pratt's and Brodahl's offerings. It advertises houses, lots, acreage, and portable properties with easy payments and cash options. Also includes plant sales, greenhouse blooms, and a promotional Japanese waste basket with purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt's
McKinney
St. Johns Heights Station
Bitgood & Cole
L. Dobie
Pratt’s
Brodahl
Green House
Miscellaneous items and local sales and services
Celery plants for sale on N Edinon Street and fresh eggs from Home Creamery. Nice cabbage and tomato plants offered by Brodahl's greenhouse. Found scow 12x60 in Willamette Slough. call Gatton's Slough. Insurance offered by S L Dobie for St Paul or Northern Fire. five room bungalow for rent near Chicago and Fillmore with river view. Ladies aid church dinner in Holbrook block on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Slough
Gatton’s Slough
P. Turner
Brodahl
St. Paul
Northern Fire Insurance Companies
S. L. Dobie
Chicago
Fillmore
River View
The
Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church
Holbrook Block
Jersey Street
Order of Eagles Memorial Service Planned
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold memorial services at the M W A hall Sunday May 17 at 4 30 p m. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
M. W. A. Hall
How is Your Title? Abstracts by Henderson
Abstracter and notary public H. Henderson offers title abstracts and examinations. Located at 205 Jersey Street, with accurate work and reasonable fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Henderson
Jersey Street
Money Wanted. Desires to borrow once from primekeers
A brief notice states a desire to borrow money once by a primekeer seeking lending, directing interested parties to a review office for terms and contact. The item frames a single financial request without further details.
Dog For Sale Fine Is Nil Di License Paid This Year
A dog for sale with no fine due and the di license paid for this year. Call the office for details.
Mandolin and Guitar Lessons Offered to Scholars
Mandolin scholars who have not completed a course of lessons are invited to apply, as well as hogtamers who will be given lessons. Guitar pupils may also apply in formation to D. F. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ¥. Taylor
Hogtamers
D. F. Taylor
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Norton’s
Potter & Goold
Stree
Si Johns
R. F. Lash
Peece
H. T. Butterworth the
St, Johns
Jersey
ST. Johns Brick CO
H. A. Calef
F. C. Gesler
Oswego Street
A. M. Barrett
Eureka
California
P. M. Hart
S. Ivanhoe
Evangelical Church
W. J. Sterling
Seattle
San Francisco
Brother Thorny
Astoria
Big Bunny
Thorn
City
Mothers’ Meeting
Lively Street
Stewart Station
Bitgood & Cole's
Ward
Prait's
Soxico
Call
Sean
St. Johns Heights
E. D. Walker
N. Jersey
Pralt Mercantile Company
Good City
Prall Mercantile Co
R. L. Davedhon
St. Johns Creamery Co
West Burlington Street
ST. Johns, Oregon
Lon Pan
Aps N
Norton's
Bonham & Currier
Mason & Urban
Manny
Vrers
Richmond
Cedar Park
St. Jolie
J. E. Colvin
Serenge
Riehawaul ST. Johns, Ore
S. Jersey
West Side Washed Gravel Co
Wayne L, Mills
Business College
Uhvon Behnke-Walker
Cataluh
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