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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
2
In St John Oregon readers confront city hall plans and costs as council debates site, bond, and construction timelines. Officials warn a rushed, incomplete building risks deterioration while taxpayers demand clarity and value. Local papers discuss school overcrowding, public works, and rising utility concerns amid broader regional chatter.
A polemic lament denounces posters defacing the city hall, accusing Welberg of involvement and predicting further desecration by show bills. The piece contrasts sacred civic space with the lure of vaudeville and ticketed entertainment, warning churches may soon follow.
A call for bids to construct the new city hall for St Johns is issued amid prior contractor concerns. Plans, engineered by the city engineer, are revised to fit a ten thousand dollar budget, with bids ranging from thirteen to twenty one thousand dollars. The council aims to start construction and complete it within the allocated funds after changes.
At a well attended meeting a unanimous vote authorized constructing another school house. Location preferred is the north end of the city with an estimated cost around 20000 dollars and completion expected for the next full term. Hospital Association members may pay dues at the Jersey street branch near Review office until 7 pm.
Manager Brink will begin work at the ferry landing to prepare for the new service launch. Wires will be installed for first class approaches while a temporary landing is used. A small boat will assist and handle all business during the disruption.
Kors to Mr and Mrs Habbitt at their home near Point View Friday morning September 21 four ten Borg to Mr and Mrs Markle Saturday morning September 22 at a point Horn to Mr and Mrs W Hill Point View Wednesday September 26 acon weight 1 pounds
Local notes report tax and street work plans, a nail injury case, and town visitors from Stella and Sydney. Evangelist J C Conder will address men at the Kespel tent on Tvanhoe Street on Sunday at 9 pm. Smith's Pharmacy moves to the Holbrook building on Jersey Street, promising a central trading point for patrons.
The general Dincksmithing firm Dincksmithing Gun of Godsey and Clark is dissolved by mutual consent. W G Clark will continue the business and pay all bills and collect all outstanding accounts. St Johns Oregon September 11 1906.
A fine block of nearly four acres with plats for twenty 50 foot lots lies 518 feet along Willamette Boulevard. W. J. Peddicord at 114 Philadelphia Street in St. Johns, Oregon, says it must be taken soon at the figure offered, a great bargain for a buyer ready to act.
A compiled parish briefing lists Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Evangelical, Congregational, and Church of Christ services. Details include Sunday school times from 9 to 10:30 a.m., various preaching slots from morning to evening, liturgical masses, vesper services, and youth group meetings, with pastors named for several congregations.
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan says her two year old suffered a severe bowel attack but was saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The advertisement asserts reliability even for cholera infantum and directs readers to follow printed directions. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
The ore price of Tun Review put Multnomah county in $1.50 per year in advance. All papers will be discontinued at the expiration of the time paid for. Wanted Hand ironers at the West Coast Laundry. Apply at once.
New six room house and two St Joins Heights addition, worn throughout and has never been occupied. A very desirable home. Inquire at this office.
The City of St Johns Oregon invites sealed proposals by October 16 1906 for the sale at par plus accrued interest of Improvement Bonds of St Johns issued under the Hancock Bonding Act. Denominations of 5000 each, ten-year maturity, bid must be flat with a certified check equal to five percent of par value. Council reserves right to reject all bids. Auditor Thomas Pylis notes date and notices in St Johns Review.
Public notice invites sealed tenders for the city hall project in St. Jolhiew. Bids must be accompanied by a five percent certified cheque and are subject to rejection. Details and revised interior plans available at the office of the City Auditor dated September 47, 1900.
A brief advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as medicine that aids nature. It claims effectiveness for colds and pneumonia prevention, notes many testimonials, and lists 25 cents price and sale by Jackson's Pharmacy.
Fragmented lines describe near by plots on Jersey Street and a Willamette site. Mentions a 50 foot lot and a residence nearby with 3s cache or cash offer. Indicates quick build investment and close sale terms.
Proposals for Oswego street improvement from Portland Boulevard southerly line to Dawsett are invited by the City of St Johns. Bids due Sept 25 at 3 o'clock p m. Plans and specs at City Recorder office. Bid security 10 percent of bid. bids may be rejected. Notices of changes must reach the office by Wednesday 3 p m.
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