Local Notice From Saint Johns Review Fragment
Fragmentary notice from The St Johns Review referencing a September date, Ottawa authority, and a public act with unclear context and names due to OCR errors.
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from The St Johns Review referencing a September date, Ottawa authority, and a public act with unclear context and names due to OCR errors.
A letter decries two weeks of illegal Chinese pheasant shooting on public routes by sight of wardens and fittters, urging no open season for three years until numbers recover, and calls for stricter enforcement and a legislature to act.
An editorial urges the St Johns city council to bypass personal differences and govern for the public good. It denounces neglect of duties, notes taxpayer anger, and calls for a disciplined, united council to advance city interests.
A revived poem from a St Johns citizen links Tanner life to a tale of Gol and Jove, praised by Henry Want Heecher and highlighted by Charles A. Dana of the New York Sun. Readers are reminded of Portland fire department’s quick action last Friday and the crowd’s mix of admiration and mischief. The piece extols the fire boat and east side patrol, while critiquing city plans and public behavior and praising honest work amid a noisy crowd.
Council members faced a long session as Mayor King presided and roll call showed all present. Controversy over minutes from August 29 triggered a push to erase records, with Leggett challenging Edwards membership and attorneys clashing over cases to take to circuit court. Adjournment set for September 4 with various orders including lumber storage approval and property appraisals.
Errors at The Review's Long Beach and Portland offices cause missed copies for subscriber D R Organ and others. The paper reports mailed issues reached only some recipients, with weekly dispatches from Portland delayed past Friday five o'clock delivery, urging faster postal handling to serve half a million readers.
A Portland fair rumor pegged total attendance at least 2 145 447. Reports claim St John’s population will reach 6 000 by 1910. Bon Ton barber shop plans to move from its frame building to a brick block. St Johns Lumber Co plans a new mill described as the finest in Oregon. M J Holbrook questions the fountain promised by the city council for his donated land.
During a council recess Councilman Peterson urged aid for an unfortunate person. A hat was passed and Pred Valentine reported 85:20 received as a result of Petersons appeal.
Mr and Mrs Willis H Moxon return from a summer outing at Seaside reporting a pleasant stay by the water and announce they are now at home in their residence.
A farewell reception is planned at the Methoxbhist church next Friday evening to honor Rey Campbell who will leave the pastorate. The event invites all congregants and friends to join in saying goodbye.
W H King and P J Peterson refuse to drop charges as sub nus are served on J J Shields and J H Black. They are summoned before the district attorney for investigation amid a complex dispute over sworn and unsworn statements tied to a Telegram publication. Citizens await outcome in St Johns.
Citizens of St Johns and Portland fire department praised for prompt aid after a September 1 blaze. Fireboat crew worked with a will preserving the dryhouse and contents despite heavy losses, with grateful belated acknowledgment from the St Johns Lumber Co. and managers.
Willis Moxon questioned Councilman Thompson about allowing the opposing faction to name a successor if Kilwards is removed, and Leggett declined a proposed tactic. Moxon asserted saloon issues do not enter the dispute due to the refusal to compromise on successor selection.
A fine river view home in St Johns is nearing completion for C A Woot of the Peninsula bank. Architect L A Crane designed the large structure with modern conveniences, hurried to finish as Mrs Wood wishes to settle in the city.
J M Meicklejohn and wife came back Sunday from Lents where he built a house for Fred Rush of Portland. Mrs Meiklejohn reports Lents gardens suffer from drought and wells dried up after owners were required to deepen them. Real estate activity described as none, and residents fear housing growth is stalled.
A rail car incident near the schoolhouse eroded the roadbed as car No 196 with Conductor Monahan and four trailers left the rails. The bead truck also derailed but the soft graded roadbed limited damage. One hour and a wreck crew prepared the car for a trip.
Mr. C. A. Wood and his children left yesterday for a visit of a couple of weeks with friends in Seattle. The Peninsula Bank, under C. A. Wood, has secured a gratifying volume of business. The Hazelwood ad notes FE. P. Tognini as new proprietor, promising strong management for the Convenient Corner. Geverte & Son advertise first and Yambill streets Portland furniture, offering competitive prices and free delivery.
The Cravel street topping drawn scrutiny as residents and The Review weigh in. Windle says the gravel is firm and lasting, with coarse material reaching the bottom and fine filling crevices, predicting durable, first class surface after completion. About eighteen of twenty questioned back Windle's view.
Mr and Mrs N H Suitter and the camping party ended a ten day trip to the hills of Washington. The outing aided Mr Suitters recovery from a serious illness and restored his health. Further details are limited.
A brief notice thanks those who tendered aid during our recent bereavement. May their sorrow be lighter than ours. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cawren.
A reader from Oak Park criticizes a Sunday socialist gathering with beer. He argues socialists harmed the cause, calling the event more religious indulgence than political action, and questions whether socialists will sacrifice drink for the cause. Waren signs the letter.
Frank Holdman of Umatilla county buys land in Oak Park addition No 2 and plans immediate construction. A wheat farmer from Eastern Oregon, he selects St Johns for residence citing the salubrious climate and local ties as friends rejoice in his move.
The Portland Manufacturing Company known as Venieer or basket factory of St Johns has begun suit against C D ly claiming use of machinery infringes the rights of the parent plant in St Johns.
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