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Newspaper

Saint Johns Review

Location

Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1905

Page

2

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.

Call for Three Year Open Season Ban on Chinese Pheasants

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.

Hie

City Council in St Johns Faces Internal Strife and Demands Action

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.

City of St. Johns Counneil Tim Rie Vikw Couinels Hough Anu

Poem Revival Praises St Johns Fire Rescue and City Watchfulness

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.

van Flet Henry Want Heecher Mr Hevetier Charles A. Dana New York Sun Dana Tanner Fife St. Jolie Portland Fire Department Maines St. Johns Dusttions Metvices Ss

Turbulent City Council Meeting Ends With Adjourment

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.

King Shields Leggett Edwards Brice Kays Peterson Lindquist Thorown Oratelat Vaughn and Young Thet McGarry Falwards Ciicuit Vaughn Young Howards Daniel Mrecht Marshal Hanks Peter Hreden Gresham Street Ilace FW. Hinman

Delivery delays provoke critique of postal service

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.

Long Beach Washington D. R Portland Postal Department

Rumors Surround Portland Fair and City Happenings

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.

Portland St. John Sgpe St. Johns Lumber Company

Peterson Speech Sparks Hat Collection At Woodmen Hall

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.

McGarry Peterson Cheatieman Woodmen's Perin Valentine

Willises Moxon Return From Seaside Outing

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.

Willis H. Moxon

Farewell Reception for Pastor Rey Campbell

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.

Lawsuit Action Prompts Scrutiny In St Johns

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.

W. H. King P. J. Peterson Subnus J. J. Shields J. H. Black Shields Black Mr. Black King and Peterson St. Johns

Card of Thanks to Portland Fire Department

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.

St. Johns Fire Department of Portland Sr. Jonxs Lown Company Daxint, Benen

City Council Inquiry on Succession After Edwards Controversy

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.

Willis Moxon Thompson Kilwards Edwards Moxon Council Jman Leggett

Pretty Home By No HS Sumtter For C A Woot In St Johns

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.

St. Johns HS Sumtter C. A. Woot L. B. Chipman L.A. Crane Wood

Family returns from Lents with water woes noted

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.

J. M. Meicklejohn Lents Meick Fred Rush Portland

Yumped Its Yob At 220 Monday Afternoon

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.

Monahan

Wood family to visit Seattle for a couple of weeks

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.

C. A. Wood Seattle Peninsula Bank Hazelwood FE. P. Tognini St. John Geverte & Son

Gravel road topping praised by contractor Windle

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.

Windle Winille

Suitter Family Returns From Washington Hills Outing

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.

N. H. Suitter Washington

Expression of gratitude toward aid in our bereavement

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.

Mr. and Mus F. J. Cawren

Is That True Socialism

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.

Oak Park Tam Waren

Holdman Purchases Oak Park Lot for New Home

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.

Frank Holdman Umatilla County Aot Oak Park Addition Hollman Oregon St. Johns Holdman

Portland Manufacturing sues over veneer factory machinery

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.

Portland Manufacturing Company Venieer Basket Factory St. Johns C.D. Ly

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