St Johns Review urges improved streets and fair
In the September 13 1907 issue the St Johns Review discusses postal laws and local matters. It urges Philadelphia street improvements to boost trade and reduce freight costs, praises Hood River apples and local governance, and notes community efforts to curb objectionable mail content. It comments on Taft, shows concern for street posters, and calls for timely subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
St. Johns
Philadelphia Street
Trade at Home Urges Local Merchants Over Portland Shoppers
The article calls for home patronage by St Johns residents, arguing local merchants pay taxes and keep wealth in the city. It notes Portland ads lure customers away, argues health inspections favor home markets, and praises local butchers for fair pricing. It condemns saloon disruption and praises police action, while detailing newspaper plans and library meeting notices.
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Department of Trade
Portland
St. Johns
Bank of the
City Dads In Session Deliberate on Finances and Street Plans
City council meets with most aldermen present and approves six general fund payments totaling 100.45 for doors, police gear, appearance in a suit, hydrant rent, and street leveling. The Burlington Bradford street project awaits the new city engineer’s input amid proposed water contract adjustments and enforcement against gambling. The audit discussion reveals mismatched accountant and treasurer reports, with plans to reconcile accounts and present fund balances to start of the year.
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Linguist
Francis
Leggett
J. W. Carr
O. W. Allen
H. Greene
Thronson Vs
City
St. Johns Water & Light Co
W. Simmons
Leveling Street
Burlington and
Bradford Street
Water Company
Ivanhoe
Chicago
Fessenden
Hayes
Catlin Road
Couch
Recorder
Apple & Son
W. ©. Pickett
Treasurer Hall
Thorndyke
Notice of G W Douglas Excluded From Firm
Notice to the public that G W Douglas is no longer with Kilers Piano House and the firm will not acknowledge any agreements or debts made by him except those authorized before his termination on September 4 1907 at HaLeks Piano House Portland Oregon.
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Kilers Piano House
G. W. Douglas
Building Permits Issued For Several Properties
Building permits granted for residential and commercial work on Wall, Jersey, and Kellogg areas. Thomas Scales to build on lot 2, block 1 Pair Childs addition. A D McDonald to alter store on Jersey between Ohio and Burlington. J F Wyvel to develop lots 7 and 8, block 29 James John addition. Mordic Keeney to erect a residence on lot 25, block 2 St Johns Park.
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Thomas Scales
Pairchild
Micklin
Fessenden
A. D. McDonald
Jersey
Ohio
Burlington
J. FP. Wyvel
James John
Mavitt
Ivanhoe and
Hayes
Mordic Keeney
St .Johns Park
Kellogg Beteen Catlin
St. Johns Avenue
Foo
Saloon Larceny Case Over Missing Watch and Money
Police report a theft at Sherman Cochran's saloon where Knut Nelson and others drank heavily. A 17 jewel nickel cased 'altham watch valued at 14 and 25 in cash were stolen. Nelson pressed charges against Fitzgerald Frink and French in municipal court. Bail set at 100 each. trial scheduled for 9 AM after state secures witnesses.
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Knut Nelson
Sherman Cochran
Nelson
Guardian of the Peace
Ee Fitzgerald
John Frink
Harry French
Eston
Drowning of Joseph Kendall on North Bank barge
Joseph Kendall aged 21, employed on the pressure barge at the North Bank road near the new bridge, drowned Wednesday evening while seeking a cushion in a row boat. Companions searched. his body was recovered Thursday morning in the river. He leaves a young widow, a sister of Gi Munson, and relatives in Michigan.
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Joseph Kendall
North Bank Road
New Bridge
Pale Kendal
le Pon
Kendall
Gi Munson
Michigan
St. Johns
New Drug Store Opens in St Johns by Scarbrough
WM Scarbrough has leased and refurbished Smiths Pharmacy in South Jersey. He will stock drugs patent medicines cigars stationery school supplies and sundries with a bright eager approach expected to draw patronage from the town.
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WM. Scarbrough
Smith's Pharmacy
South Jersey
Scarbrough
Happy Farewell Party For Miss Anna Ryan And W Scott Kellogg
A Monday evening farewell gathering at the home of L B Chipman on Trumbull street bid good wishes to Anna Ryan and W Scott Kellogg as they depart for the east. Guests enjoyed cards, music, conversation, ice cream and cake while offering hopes for a safe return. Attendees included Florence Carlson Edna Bailey Hazel Carlson Alma Villeneuve Gertrude Willig Anna Ryan Jackson Kellogg Charles Bailey J J Hurlbert.
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L. B. Chipman
Trumbull Street
Anna Ryan
W. Scott Kellogg
Ore
Florence Carlson
Edna Bailey
Hazel Carlson
Alma Villeneuve
Gertrude Willig
Messrs. Jackson
Kellogg
Charles Bailey
J. J. Hurlbert
W C T U Elect Officers At Evan Pie Church
The W C T U met in Evan pie church Monday afternoon electing officers for the year. Mrs Scott was reelected president, Mrs Tallman secretary, J O Hara treasurer, and a new corresponding secretary chosen. An annual meeting is set for September 23 to review reports and plan the coming year. All welcome. Pupils north of the tracks near Charleston Street and high school students should report to the new school building Saturday at 2 pm to arrange classes. others go to central school Monday morning.
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W. CT. U
Evanpie
Scott
Tallman
J. O'Hara
Charleston Street
Miss Ross
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Tun Rivinn
Saint Johns
Oregon
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Heney
San Francisco
Taft the Great
Eee
Ooe
Oregon State Board of Agriculture
Salem
San Francis
Cane
Hood River
Davidson Fruit Co
Howl River
Tae
Uder
Counell
On Town
Anna Maher
G. W. Simmons
Thorpoon Street
Harry Wagoner
Wagoner Bros
J. R. Kendall
P.T. Hanson
Yellow Jacket
Moravian Falls
HaLeks Plano
New Drug Store
H. G. Ogden
Review Office
St. Johns Butchers
Jersey Street
Postoffice
Jersey ST
St. Johns Lumber Co
Big Channel Mining Company
Merlin
Josephine County
W. H. King
Daniel Calkins
Universal
G.L
South Jersey St
Wolcott
West Comat
Port Manufacturing Co
B.S. Swengel
Johns Territory
Chamberlain
Es OY
Luke LaGrange
Orange, Mich
St. Johns Drug Store
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