17 May 1907
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
1
Bennett Bros promotes pickled meats and poultry dressed to order with delivery across the city. An ad copy deadline is noted for advertisers. Testimonial from Key West patrolman Rolland Curry praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism, attributing relief after use. sold by St Johns Drug Store.
Spectators saw a soggy field from midday rain as St Johns and Portland Brewers played a tight contest. Pender pitched well for the Brewers while Moore limited hits for St Johns as umpire duties shifted among officials. The crowd enjoyed a competitive game despite slippery grounds and uneven officiating.
At Tuesday’s meeting Mayor Couch presided and the council reviewed a 25 year franchise offer from Pacific States Telephone Co. The plan increases city revenue to 16 500 over the term, obligates poles and conduits for fire and police use, and guarantees a cheap Linnton rate. City Attorney Greene will study the proposal for the next session.
A new asbestos plant is planned on the north strip by Robes' Mill. The two story, 200 foot building will rest on concrete with over 100 piles and will feature a spur railroad with loading on east and north sides and water frontage on the west. Quebec ore supplies the plant, run by Gilliam Chambers and Chambers as Gilliam & Chambers Asbestos Co.
A notice offers 160 acres near Albany Dre valued at 5000 in trade for St Johns property. It requests inquiries at 74s First Street Portland. Also states 0 acres available to trade for lots and advertises calling cards at The Review office.
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