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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes rapid growth with 132 more pupils in public schools and rising demand for vacant land. It reports Harrian residents studying water front plans to build large docks for San Francisco steamship traffic and suggests they bid to acquire the local St Johns dock if charter changes are needed.
A columnist advocates owners of broad virgin land along the seater front to donate it for free factory sites. The piece argues the donated land would increase the value of remaining property, and the city would gain greatly. It suggests becoming a public benefactor may earn lasting honor and even street names. The author notes they own no river frontage but would publicize the offer when a donor appears.
Announcement states Julive Markwart purchased the St Johns meat market on New Jersey street and plans changes in management. George Tinboden, the former meat cutter, will oversee the market with expectations of court action by the new owners and a possible sale or lease of the business at the hands of management.
An Evangelical church announces a community rally and lecture on Martin life with a period stage play and musical offerings. The program includes a Sunday service, a talk by Mis Halle, and a guest speaker, inviting members to join annual activities and support church outreach.
Several vacancies noted as Mayor Mack left to Salem while Alderman Hill pursued trout and Wilcox missed the session. Street name changes were approved to avoid Portland conflicts, with Tacoma Thompson Maple and Holbrook avenues adjusted to Linn Stafford, plus a sidewalk issue on Central Avenue and timber removal on Pierce Street discussed.
The message urges starting a savings account today with a one dollar deposit if possible, emphasizing self interest and a “rainy day.” It promises 4 percent interest on savings accounts and credit deposits, noting that even small weekly savings can grow rapidly.
The copy for any advertisement change must reach the office by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Please amend the copy and save the printer.
First National Bank of Vancouver invites Laurel Lodge and visiting St Johns brothers to a fraternal quialt Friday Oct 4. all St Johns brothers urged to join across the Columbia River. Meet Monday night to confirm attendance for transportation and a enjoyable time. Also rental ad: modern five room house for rent by B S Wright at 504 South Hayes Street.
Gladys Lucille Wilcox, seven months old, died after nine days of pneumonia. She had been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox at 224 Fea Wenden Street, with support from a loving family and church. Funeral held at the Evangelical church with hymns “Jesus Savior Pilot Me” and “Nearer My God to Thee,” burial at Columbia Cemetery.
A seven room house near Jersey Street in Chicago is available cheap with some furniture included. Call tozs South Jersey for details.
The Peninsula National Bank promotes deposits in St Johns as a triple benefit to individuals, the community, and the bank. They report nearly $200,000 in present deposits, signaling public service and growing confidence in the bank.
Joho High reports record enrollment increase at year's start with 64 more students. New history chair Mr. Wilcox, a University of Indiana graduate from Eastern Washington, leads history and part of mathematics. English history added, class sizes 21 with 32 in Miss McDaniels’ room. drawing classes praised. Miss Watkins runs athletic training for high school boys. junior senior grades organized with Everett Smith president and local officers listed.
The North Bank Road will sell round trip excursion tickets to Spokane Interstate Fair from Sept 28 to Oct 19 with return by Oct 7. O M Cornell, agent, promotes the sale. Gilmore the barber offers satisfaction.
City of St Johns adopts Local Improvement District No 4 to widen New York Street from Smith Avenue to Fessenden Street. Six foot cement sidewalk and curb to be installed and funded pro rata by benefited land in the district. Project total cost estimated by city engineer at 1205.82 dollars.
City of St Johns adopts ordinance to rename mid city streets to avoid confusions with Portland. Tacoma street becomes Alte street, pen street becomes reel street, Areeta becomes Reno, Stafford street becomes Lynn avenue. Effective September 27, 1912 with attestation by J B Heller and A Rick.
A notice from St Johns Review dated September 27 and October 4, 1912 announces, subject to examination by October 14 at 5 PM, an assessment district extending to street improvements along a specified city street. It invites remonstrances and lists A. Rick as the filer.
Final settlement of the estate of Charles Nichols is filed in Multnomah County Oregon. The county court has set Monday October 1 at the hour of 10 for the hearing at the court for the final settlement. Administratrix A Nichols presides as listed in the notice. Publication dates September 27 and October 25, 1912.
H Henderson manager ce juar Jersey McDonald building advertises title abstract services. The notice emphasizes accuracy and continued abstracts offered at the Peninsula Title Abstract.
The Multnomah County Veteran Association will meet at Peninsula Park on Saturday October 5 to perfect organization and plan a picnic. A meal will be served on the grounds.
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