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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
1
Regular council meeting with nine bids for Fessenden street surfacing. Low bid accepted for 1 per yard, plus over 25 percent under the engineer’s estimate. Council discusses motor cycle for police and regulation of sidewalks and gaming rooms. Authorities plan action on Dawson street improvements and water rate inquiry.
A casual Jersey and Leavitt street gathering of the Bachelors Club ends in a joyful social with Pythian Sisters and the Bachelor Girls presenting gifts, a sofa pillow and a Rembrandt like painting. Refreshments and playful politicking accompany the unexpected entertainment. The evening becomes the talk of the town.
A Marquette Tribune note recalls a poor man awakening to a dream of four rats marching toward him in order. His son offers the interpretation, saying the fat rat represents the arm that sells booze the two lean rats are the mother and son, and the last rat is the father.
Pierce Benefit Fund records show contributions from numerous donors after a family lost everything in a fire. Subscriptions range from 25 cents to 5 dollars, plus flour and blankets donated by Portland Woolen Mill and two sacks of flour valued at $3.00, totaling 90.25 in cash and supplemental aid.
A man accused of conducting a gambling operation in a pool hall near St Johns pleaded not guilty as witnesses testified. Charlie May amused the crowd by claiming he did not know how to play cards or what a poker chip was while another witness alleged his father was involved in the gambling. The case ended without a clear verdict. Meanwhile the Commercial club discussed a possible sidetrack to the city dock and a wagon road to the Swift packing plant. Crawford street improvements were also raised for grading and sidewalks. Free Methodist district meetings in St Johns continue through May 26 with District Elder W N Coffee leading services. A five room modern cottage is advertised for rent by Couch & Co.
Residents of Mount Scott Woodmere Woodstock Kern Park and nearby areas face another water famine as a quorum at the water board failed to meet. Citizens crowded Mayor Rushtight’s office seeking relief while state facilities and new pipelines lag. The outlet pipes supply limited water for drinking and domestic use amid months of delays.
Evangelical church invites Grand Army and Relief Corps members to a memorial sermon and Children’s Day program with special music. Philo Christo class members visited Clifford Chaney’s home to present an oak rocker. An ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion. Beaverton area onion farm claim of high value with large output. Insurance note: F W Valentine.
In St Johns on Saturday, Grant Hinkle 45 was injured in a street fight with John Starr 24. Hinkle suffered a fractured skull and possible death, Starr was jailed as a result. Starr says Hinkle called him a liar and thief before the blows. Red Cross ambulance rushed Hinkle to county hospital. Dr Sternberg said the injuries are serious. Starr claims prior beating by Hinkle may have worsened Saturday’s injuries. Portland Journal reports the incident with no witnesses.
The Calico Ball hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary for the Commercial club filled Woodman hall last Friday. Dance space remained busy with couples and card players while fruit punch flowed. Vincent's orchestra provided first rate music as attendees wore calico attire. Those absent missed a superb evening and hope for a repeat soon.
Memorial events outline ceremonies for Comrades and allied groups in St Johns on May 24 and 26. Activities include visits to schools at Portsmouth, Peninsula, Okley Green, and Shaver on May 19, with gatherings at the G A R hall for line formation and full ritual services chaired by Commander.
Family Washing 50. We are thoroughly equipped to do family Wet Washings at soccer washing. Phone and our wagon will call, Columbia 242. St. Johns Laundry Co.
For sale corner lot bundle at Richmond and Portland boulevard priced at 1200 dollars. Seller W H Reid located in Devil's Lake North Dakota.
Courtesy of Miss McDaniels and Superintendent Boyd the St Johns library hosts a forty drawing exhibit from first to third grades, highlighting imagination over copying. The display, with a later showing for higher grades, also features shelves of design books, home literature, and new works by various authors.
Dr. J Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska locates the pile trouble cause and offers a guaranteed remedy. For ten years only three per cent of HEMROID users asked for refunds, with the product on sale through St Johan Pharmacy or any druggist. Free HEM-ROLD booklet available by writing to Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo N C.
The Pierce couple thanks friends for help after last week’s fire that destroyed their possessions and for the aid from the people of Linnton.
A six room modern house on cultivated lot and Lotrooxtoo lot go to sale with owner needing funds. Worth about 2500 dollars, price cut to 725 dollars to close. Henderson the Abstracter at Mc Donald building handles the deal.
The notice announces dental services by Dr. J Vinton Scott at first National Bank building in St Johns Oregon and Dr Rambo office with evening and Sunday appointments and a listed contact number in Collsns belie tee Resident area.
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