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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes Vice President Fairbanks will officially open the Lewis and Clark fair next Thursday. Grounds will be open to the public though not all exhibits are complete yet. Managers deserve congratulations for progress amid obstacles and late-state building starts.
An editor cleared of charges faces fewer stigmas as district attorney decides the editor was falsely accused. The piece notes excessive hoax accusations in journalism and highlights divergent views on a Chicago strike and labor disputes affecting West community efforts. Mary Liver’s death is mentioned in Melrane, with a long memorial referenced.
The text reveals confusion over invitations and responses with garbled phrases. It hints that participants are unsure about attending and may decline or delay, reflecting a tense moment of miscommunication and casual signals.
A fragmented local item notes Saint Johns will hold a Catholic adios medal at Cesar Park on a memorable day. It mentions Rev J L McCom commences religious meetings at University Park with a "Glad Tidings" tent from the Metherfint church. J U L Crook reports unusually large straw figures and strawberry plant sets. Mr Mediio seeks a location for a potion store and is impressed with Saint Johns.
Local notes reveal moves in business and housing, with Dr. Hartel opening a Freedman building dental office and W. J. Hartel planning a May 29 opening. Miss Kitten Douglass resumes studies in northern Washington and returns to Saint Johns. Residents discuss millinery shifts, new fruit pies, and a growing Saint Johns meat market. Community events include Sunday school at Heaigtehoul church then Methetnin service, while a wedding notice correction appears for Mr. and Mrs. Robertson.
A Wednesday school board meeting backed issuing bonds of 10 000 to add four classrooms and equip the building. With enrollment rising 211 last September to 411 in April, residents will vote at the annual school meeting on Monday June 19 from 4 to 8 PM.
Union Memorial services are set for Sunday at eleven o'clock in the Methodist church. The program includes organ voluntary, hymns My Country ’tis of Thee and God Save Our Native Land, prayers by Rev. McVicker and Rev. Upshaw, lessons from the Old and New Testaments, anthems, offertory, a sermon by Rev. Hatch, and benediction by Rev. Alderson.
A person offers washing ironing and general housework. They provide a furnished room on Filmore Street close to St Jolie Avenue. They note holidays affecting school days and Memorial Day closures, with a plan for pupils to have study time and a quiet routine next week.
Classified note seeks a gentle lady with experience to assist in evoking, inquiries directed to Eastern Home in Saint Johns Oregon.
Wanted notices request a man to fix up the yard and two or three girls to learn weaving at Portland Woolen Mills. Apply in person at Sr Johne.
Saint Johns property deal offers a modern four room residence with river view on a 200 by 200 foot lot, plus a large barn, cistern, fruit, lawn and shrubs. One acre parcel line includes a car line and priced at 1600 dollars with easy terms. See photos and pricing at W H Klso Lawp Company on Jeremy Street Saint Johns.
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