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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review argues on political topics in May 1906. It comments on street car workers, national rate bill debates, and the impact of a possible woman suffrage change in Oregon. It criticizes sensational reporting and reflects on local infrastructure and advertising on utility poles.
The Review reproduces a mis spelling corrected voter register for St Johns Precinct No. 67. It lists names registered in St Johns or at the Portland courthouse and warns unregistered residents of voting trouble. Names are given as copied, with errors still visible, and readers are urged to check for omissions or mistakes.
Oglesby Young, Democratic candidate for a county judge seat, campaigns on non partisan, independent platform. He opposes accepting free fares or favors from railways or any corporation, asserting high personal standards and qualifications.
Mrs Mae Whirte led a Monday evening musical at the M E Church featuring recitations and a strong group of local voices. Alta Bickner and Alice Carver drew interest with a doll song as crowds praised the performers and Wrights training. Willis Moxon plans a new house on Modoc street while the Commercial Club discusses advertising methods and band subscriptions reach fifty four dollars monthly. Eleven new members joined the club amid publicity committee appointments.
Memorial union services will be held Sunday May 27 at eleven o'clock at the Evangelical church with Rev. Warren of the Congregational church delivering the sermon. The Grand Army Post will assemble at Odd Fellows hall at 10 a.m. and attend as a body. The public is invited to join in the services. Many church notices follow for First Congregational Baptist Methodist and United Evangelical churches with service times and pastors listed.
City business houses will close during church services on Sunday May 27 1905 in St Johns to honor Memorial services of the Grand Army of the Republic Mayor W Valentine issues the order stating the closures from morning to evening.
Sale announced at St Johns Land Co Portland during Memorial exercises at 12 noon May 30. F W Valentine Hulls barber shop near The Review office will close at 4 30 pm on Gro M Hart. Wanted house and lot pay 300 down balance terms six or seven rooms agents J Review office.
Brass fitted cheap plunger pump with caning and a power motor for AC, in excellent condition. Call St Johns Water Company's office or Pas Kast Ojor. Pete Ralefsen, intendent. A dinner at The Ladies of the Evangelical church on election day June 4. Mel Beton T Haven, Chairman.
New six room house in St Johns Heights addition never occupied with model throughout. Very desirable home. Inquire at this office.
To Water Users water must be paid in advance and used only between 5 and 8 pm for sprinkling yards, sidewalks, washing porches or windows. Do not water streets or wasteful use or it will be shut off without further notice. Superintendent Pillefson of St Johns Waterworks and Lighting Co.
A 1906 notice from Mayor Varietin of St Johns Ore states that all permanent burning of debris or refuse requires a permit from the chief of police before ignition. The order will be enforced strictly. May 16 1906.
A proposal by Thomas Cochran of University Park requests hens from pure bred Golden, Silver, and Lady Amherst pheasants to hatch a varied stock. The aim is to enrich breeding lines and preserve distinct pheasant varieties.
Fragmentary ad items mention painters in Tope and Ky, St Johns Ore, washing and ironing flat work, West Coast Laundry, brick kiln by St Johns Brick and Tile Co, women at Sunday events, Portland VW Fat Homes, and Union Central Life insurance.
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