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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
The St Johns Review recounts local happenings with editorial voice lamenting graft and praising reformers. It attacks saloon influence, endorses Ton M. Ward for sheriff, and supports Oglesby Young for railroad commissioner while noting community issues and a rising sugar price.
A 19th century editorial urges voters to cast their ballots for Manning and Word, arguing they will prosecute rogues and uphold the law. It frames liquor traffic as a moral fight, urging residents to vote to ban saloons and to consider the societal costs of liquor.
May 36t is dedicated to those who died defending our country. The mayor urges all royal citizens to set aside work and close businesses on the day to honor veterans and the memory of those who died for the flag. Citizens of St Johns are urged to observe the day.
Memorial Day events include forenoon school visits in St Johns and in the afternoon in Portsmouth Peninsula and Ackley Green. On Saturday May 16 veterans meet at the G A R hall for a parade led by St Johns Brass Band, with lunch served post-ceremony, then W R C flowers at the ferry landing for sailors dead. Citizens urged to attend.
Our standard practice requires a $1.00 charge for notices of church or lodge events that have admission fees. When events are free, we will omit any charge. This announcement explains the policy to readers and organizers.
Saturday at St Johns high school East Side hosted Gresham High in a lively field meet. Ernest Crouchley dominated events including the yard dash and banner throw with 74 feet 4% inches, Raleigh Watson and Miss Joe Gresham earning top spots. The girls basketball produced a hard fought game with Gresham leading at half and winning 6 to 5, while spectators praised vigor and healthful dress though comments on fashion persisted.
An evening event at St Johns saw several young male attendees receive praise for their bright showing while a group of four or five boys behaved poorly with loud remarks and jeers. Two identified youths faced warnings for misconduct, but others were spared after promises to mind the rights of listeners. The piece concludes by congratulating the featured winners and hoping future visitors from Gresham leave with a better impression.
The Vancouver Rebekahs invited St Johns and peninsula lodges to join a social excursion last Saturday. A crowded car carried about twenty from St Johns plus twenty more from Vancouver. Hosts greeted guests at the Vancouver Odd Fellows hall with humorous speeches and a hearty feed, then escorted everyone to the ferry home, leaving all pleased with new friendships. The piece praises Vancouver’s hospitality and suggests more friends and activities ahead.
A note outlines steps for a class of epatems and Oilers not yet registered, detailing how to apply for information and guidance from Teylor on the process and eligibility.
G A R Post and W R C held a memorial service Sunday evening at the Baptist church. A union service featured scripture, singing, and a sermon by Rev Gates praising soldiers and mothers. Rev Lyons ard and Rev Nelson offered remarks and the church was filled with attentive citizens honoring defenders of the home.
Local grounds host a charity baseball game Saturday at 2 15 pm proceeds go to the social fund of the two orders Admission 25 cents grand stand 25 cents children 10 cents The M W A lineup includes Catcher Adam Kaemilein Pitcher C Derrie Rit Base J Gallows E Monahan Captain B Lee Ls Garlick Brenson Reserves H A Bg Lloyd W Moxon F W Valen The Eagles lineup features Catcher McCowens Pitcher Crook Ist Base Bennett 3B Crouch Se Noousa Post Fritz Li Loy Chisell Sloan among others Fall in and practice in the batter errs teenie ae
A legal notice announces an attorney at law handling titles to real property and directs interested parties to contact for matters regarding ownership and transfer.
Portland May 26 1908 Tom M Worn declares four years as sheriff brought a clean administration halting gambling dens and dives. He vows to appoint competent tax staff, run an economical office, board prisoners in county facilities, enforce law without fear or favor, and seeks endorsement with ballot number 99.
City adopts widening of Willis Boulevard in St Johns Oregon and condemns land for street expansion. Describes starting at Hill's Addition northeast corner, path along current lines, width increases to 60 feet, 177.5 feet long, and 130.96 square feet of land appropriated. Plans and specifications on file with city recorder. Council approval May 26. Published in St Johns Review.
A long, period voice note extols choosing top stock and best workmanship for patrons. The piece credits George H. Himes for a March publication copy and invites citizens to request quarterly scribes via the assistant secretary at City Hall, Ports Load Ore. It laments the value of quality over cheap materials and notes subscriptions.
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