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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
2
Saint Johns Review reports on a controversial 1907 dispatch citing Tim Rawlwin at the Saint John post office under the 1879 act. The piece critiques politicians, railroad issues, labor, and immigration fears while railing at Tammany and Dowling era strife.
The Prall Mercantile Co launches at Jer sey and Burlington streets in St Johns. C T Prall, from Detroit, brings from Marshall Field a cash stock aimed at Portland prices, with G A Keeher and Leila Taylor added to staff. Opening day features a five piece orchestra and a display of dry goods, wear, and shoes to attract shoppers.
J Campbell and J Moore reported a fruitful trip with five string of trout and other notable catches. The party noted more fish coming in from the White Uline as they traveled home. Mr Campbell joined a school outing, while Mi s Campbell cooked, and planned a diet adjustment for digestion.
A short, quirky item reports Downs harvesting potatoes he planted in a derelict Portland corner, discovering a small crop of tubers including a two pound “bouncer” potato. The piece notes a fleeting tale of a storybook garden gone awry and mentions Mrs J C Campbell returning from Ridgefield, Washington.
The Multnomah County Fair at Gresham is expected to be highly successful with strong exhibitor interest. The Salem county exhibit led by A F Miller will be transported to Gresham, aided by county court funds for premiums. Donations from local businesses, including 100 from Richard Wilson and various premiums, will be displayed and awarded. The queen of the carnival contest is attracting significant support, with much of the proceeds funding regal robes and honors.
A farewell party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. J J Dennedy at 115 Learded street on Tuesday evening September 24. Music featured vocal selections by Mrs. Dennedy and Kiely. Twelve guests attended including Mr. and Mrs J M Smith of Los Angeles and Miss Gertrude Sillis of Forest Grove. Hosts wished them a pleasant trip and safe journey.
F Loseh to build bank on Jersey between Barrington and Led streets in PJ Smith addn with brick and cement blocks and $4200 cost. W P Bolton to erect residence on lot g block 15 South St Jol addn routing on Monteith between Wall and Buchanan streets. Crook & Walton to build future buckling on lot 2 Depot addn fronting Jersey between Burlington and Chicago streets for Bickner Bros with brick and cement blocks for $64500.
The district reports Johnnie Coal Oil expanding storage and moving tanks along the river to accommodate growth. Discussion notes about Bruce Heney investigations and various musical and theatrical connections. Tekoa town limits restrict Sunday services, while Pendleton visitors praise St Johns and locals seek furnished room rentals as transient buyers seek housing.
Saturday at the local grounds the Brewers faced the Frakes in a secret, ragged match drawn by critics as a farce. The Frakes won 10 to 1 amid crowd disillusion, while a trio of Sunday games saw the Cubs and Hatmakers/Brainards lose and win in uneven fashion.
The City of St Johns ordinates a fixed monthly salary for the City Engineer at one hundred per month, in line with other salaries, with no paid monthly increment. The measure appears in city ordinances for the City of St Johns Oregon.
Ordinance No 150 amends Ordinance fixing the bond of the City Engineer. It raises section 1 to set the bond at two thousand dollars. Passed by the council on September 24, 1907, approved by Mayor Coven, and published in the St Johns Review on September 1907.
Wanted ads seek experienced hands at the Woolen Mill and job openings at the West Coast Laundry. Apply at the Woolen Mill office or the laundry location for immediate employment.
For many years Chamberlains Cough Remedy has gained in favor and became a staple medicine. It is intended for acute throat and lung diseases such as coughs croup and colds and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by St Johns Drug.
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