Bonds for Saint Johns Fire Protection Urged in Upcoming Vote
Saint Johns residents prepare for a $10,000 bonded issue to fund fire protection and relieve bills. The publisher argues passage ensures fire protection, lower insurance rates, and town growth, warning defeat would jeopardize basic services and prompt costly consequences. A sinking fund will handle interest, while a new bank, the Peninsular, moves toward opening on June 1 with a large safe sought to strengthen local commerce.
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Saint Johns
Joop
Tom Revinw
Pelosshai
Ovent
School district calls special meeting on crowded rooms
The directors of a school district plan a special meeting for all citizens next Wednesday at 7 45 pm to discuss adding room for the rising pupil numbers. They note crowded rooms and seek bonds to fund necessary improvements amid broad support for education and local investment.
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Pease
Imet
West
Northwest
Oregon
Chameleon Cows and a Bell in Midnight Air
A fragmentary verse tale describes a changeable cow that bears a shifting bell on her breast and roams at night. It mentions Meath and Pant sold in St Johns and a paint brand advertising white lead linseed varnishes and hard oils as a superior product.
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Meath
St. Johns
Knights of Pythias Lodge Planned in Saint Johns
Will Soon Institute, steps to ward the institution of a lodge of Knights of Pythias to Saint Johns. More than twenty members of the order are in town and others eager to be knighted. Further details to follow in The Review.
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Knights of Pythias
Saint Johns
City Council Debates Police Chief and Street Work At City Hall
City council convened with Mayor King presiding and seven councilmen present. Issues discussed include securing a police chief, salary questions, hydrant rents set at 3.50 monthly, and delays on street grade petitions for Edison street and a river crossing franchise. A report on Richmond street costs was ordered printed and adjournment set for May 16.
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King
Messrs
Brice
Howards
Leggett
Linguist
Peterson
Shields
Thompson
de Hanks
Edison Street
Burlington
Saint Johns Avenue
Philadelphia Street
M. L. Holbrook
F. W. Pratt
Saint Johns
Cedar Park
Mount Tabor
Rice
Ibly
Ae Rt
Edwards
C. R. Organ
Organ
Old Council
J. Henry Smith
Richmond Street
Jersey Street
Pendleton wedding ends with moral tale and party talk
At Pendleton Oregon on May 1 Miss Louie Ritter of Saint Johns and Frank Robertson of The Dalles wed in a ceremony led by Rev W L Van Nuys. The bride, the daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Ritter, is described as pleasant and well known. A Cedar Park fracas and a later arrest for disturbance are noted, with a hungry husband blamed for night-time jealousy and a minimal fine.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Louie Ritter
Saint Johns
Frank Robertson
Dalles
W. L
van Nuys
Elizabeth Ritter
Cedar
Robertson
Sawmill Worker Loses Arm In Accident At A S Douglas and Sons
Martin Maher, trusted sawmill worker, lost his right arm and suffered legible injuries when a cutoff saw jammed. Dr Mary Maclachlan treated him and he was moved to Portland. Initial hopes followed by danger, but late reports say he is improving though still at risk. A subscription drive for his family drew generous support.
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Martin Maher
A. S. Douglass & Sons
Maher
Mary Maclachlan
Portland
Saint Vincent's Hospital
MacLachta
The West Coast Laundry Opens In St Johns
The West Coast Laundry of St Johns under J Ke Johson management began operations and has drawn Portland patrons with overtime work. They promise up-to-date, first class finishing at nominal prices and invite trial orders. Telephone Scott 3103 for wagon pickup.
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St. Johns
J. Ke Johson
Portland
Attet
Scott 3103
Saint Johns aims to grow into a more metropolitan area
The Saint Johns publication pledges continual improvement as finances and conditions permit, with plans for new airs and growth. Grading is now possible and surveys and estimates on Richmond and Willis boulevards are underway, from Portland to Willis. Subscriptions can be paid at The Review office with receipts issued, and prepaid readers will receive the paper regularly.
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Saint Johns
Seh Ae
Richmond Eee
Portland
Willis
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Cor
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G. W. Overstreet
Columbia Boulevard
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St Johns, Oregon
Anderson & Allen
Chive
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Transo
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Mit
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