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THE ST. JOHNS REVIEW A. W. Mnrklc IMItor Published Friday of Each Week 404 N. Jersey St. Phone Col. 321 Subscription orloo $1.60 puryaar. TnK Rkvikw li entered at post office In 1'ortlincl, Oregon, m mull matter of the tecond cbiss under the Act of Con jjreM ol March 3, 1879, The Review has just installed n Mcrgcnthuler Linotype machine, which is conceded to ho the best machine to take the placoof typo setting that has yet been in vented. Tho cost of. such on in novation is somewhat considera ble, but wo have installed the Mergenthalcr through our faith in tho future of St. Johns and the The St. Johns Study Club loyalty of our people for I lie homo paper. Wo want to im prove and malco tlio paper more interesting, . and with the aid of the new machine, after wo have learned to "navigate it 111 lair ly good style, and the support of our business men, we anticipate doing so. Wo propose to con tintio for a time at least the free distribution of tho Review in the St. Johns district, and charge on ly for those papers that are sent through the mails. J. H, Fcteber is erecting a store building at the corner of Jersey and Fcsseiideu streets. Income Tax duo on or before March 15, I will make it out complete. A. V. Davis, i!lif.H. Jersey street. Notary Public Mock wood, pinner .wood, slab wood. Col. 1.175; ,o JN. Jersey. For Sale or Trade- Victroln nud 24 records, very cheap. Call at 533 Host Mohawk. Moxlne M. Jcwett.the sumll dnugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy V, Jcwett, la recovering very rapidly from nn attack of tmcumoiiin. She is being cared for by her grand parents, Mr and Mrs. Willlum Klllcbrcw. Tho St. Johns Study Club, or ganized for the purpose, as their adopted motto indieutcs.of promoting education of members oy concerted effort, has an enroll ment of thirty-one ladies of the St. Joints district. The club hus planned a definite program for tlio season, extending from the 12th of last October up to and in cluding the 21th of May of tho present year. Meetings ore held at the St. Johns Library on the afternoon of the first and third Wednesdays of cneh month. The program of study this year centers around tiie history of Or egon and includes tho early pio neer hmtory, early political histo ry and tlio Oregon system of to day, Oregon industries, Oregon writers and historic piaccs in Or gon. Tlio club mado n visit to tiic headquarters of tho Oregon His torical Society on tho 0th of No vember of last year. A very in teresting afternoon was spent I here, Mr. (Jeorgo II. I limes, cur ator of the society, having been most cordial in exhibiting the many interesting relics which have been accumulated for the purpose of preserving historical objects and events. There was also an open meet ing of the club on the uvening of November 18th, when an address was delivered by Mr. Ira Wil hams. Luncheons and other social features have been added to en hanee the interest of tho club's activities. Tho following book roviows on r 11 i wregou nave neeu given ny 11c members i "On the Trail of Lew is and Clark," by Mrs. A. U. Jones; "McLaughlin mid Old Oregon, by Mrs. J. M. Shaw; "Oregon Trail," by Mrs. P. A. (Jot.; "Marcus Whitman. Path finder and Patriot," by Mrs. T. II. .Skulls. Interesting and valua ble features of study were the myths mid legends of tho North went. "The Native Knees of Or egon," by Mrs. F. ('. Waite; "American Discoveries" by Mrs. I'. T. Maiming; "Pioneers of Pio- noors," by G. K Schleaaer, and "I'ioneer Days or Oregon" liy Mix. Migler. The officers of tho club are: President, Mrs. -R. (I. llraud; Vice Presidents, Miss Florence (loiihl ami Mrs. F. (!. Waito;. Sec ret a ry mid Treasurer, Mrs. H. S. Inrriiigtnii.Thcro are committees on bylaws consisting of Mrs. 10. A. Hlew, Mrs. (I. Is. Nehlesser and Mrs. F. V. Waite; on program, Miss Alice Paddock, Mrs. J, M. Shaw and Mrs. J. N. Harney ;aud Noeial affairs, Mrs, J. 0. Mailey, Airs. h. I). Heiiilershott and Mrs. S. (J. Curriorr Keported. For tho Old Timers Thorndyke itt St. John! Review 1905 When the nlnhlp floated O'er the town Some thought 'twas . Gabriel coming down: But every man And woman, too, Desired to see what II would do. "Why blew my wull" Said Mr. Cole. "Say, that's the thlngl" Said Mr, King, "Just see It gol" Said Mr. Moe. "She's mighty good!" Said Mr. Wood. I'll buy one now!" Said Mr. Howe. "If I'd the price, Said Mr. Klcc. You're a set o' crankil" Said Mr. Hanks, It's the best I've scent" Said Mr. Greene. "Now, ain't that nice?" Said Mr. tlrlcc. "She's like a lark!" Said Mr, Clark, "I'll help her right'" Said young I'rank White. "That nlrshlpfs mine!" Said Valentine. "And now she'a ofll" Said Mr. 1'olT. "See the wings she wields!" Said Mr. Shields. "Just see that tnlxl"- Said Dr. Hicks. February 9th the Koyal Ncigl bor Sewing Club met at the home of Neighbor Campbell, 1215 bout Kellogg street. A delightful dinner was served nt noon, furnished Neighbors Campbell, Caldwell Bailey and Corbctt, to which every one present did justice. The day was spent iu ticiiig cnillts. Those present were: Mcsdamcs Free Hear, llcrry, Wyniorc, Melton Wood, Tormcy, Hoytl, Julius 3tuhr, Kcdliugcr, Henderson, Ry nolds, Dickie, Nelson, Fisher. Miss Alley, Mrs. Alley, Corbctt, Uailey Cnuipncll, Keltl, Iliotnpson and Zimmerman. Children: June Wy more, Orvlllc Dcrry and George iMSlicr. New officers elected Mrs. Stuhr, president: Mrs. Itch! vice-president; Mrs. Wymore, sec rotary; Mrs. Merry, treasurer. Reported. Have several small ranches (or ex change for city property. Close In. Improved city tiroocrty 1 1200 and til will exchange lor lann property, Sec us (or bushiest chances, mwrt meat homes, hotels nud restaurants, All good money makers. K00111 441 and 4 415 Wash burton Hide rourtii nun wnsiiiugion, Six room cottage, south end, in perfect condition; !l lots with 2 fruit trees; price $2700, with $800 cash, lialauco $20 per month exceptional bargain. A. W. Da vjs, 21 H. SJersey street. R. GRAHAM McOALL, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Hour 8:!I0.10 A. M.; 1-5 P. M hveniugs liy appointment. Poninsula Bank Building Umpire !!).!. Kes. 108 Fesseuden n SATUR DAY SPECIALS! AT THE People's Bargain Store Boys' $1.75 Knee Pants 98c mmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmm ssBiiBMiiiMMHWIIHMwMa sssssssssiissssssssissssssssss Menys25c Buster Brown Dress Sox Pair 15c Men's Heavy Cotton Ribbed Union Suits $1.29 Men's 60c Dress Suspenders 39c All Winter Merchandise on Sale at Big Reductions The People's Bargain Store 113 Philadelphia St. Masonic Bldg St. Johns Wo write every form of insur. aneo and surety bonds nnd lowest rates. Peninsula Security Corn puny; phone Columbia 101, For Kent Two large furnish ed housekeeping rooms. 511 Bris tol street. For Sale 9 full blooded K. I. Red pullets and 8 White Leghorn hens, laying. Call Sunday 412 K. Uurr, or phone Col. 000. Hoard and room $8 per week. 021 N. Ivauhoe street. For Sale S room house and bath, double constructed and plas tered; price $107)0, terms; one block from ear line on paved streot, Inquire 1591 Willamette boulevard. Patronize the home merchant. Now open for business at 104 Baltimore. Q. W. CochrauojCol. 410. For Sale Cow and pony; cow will be fresh in about three days. Cull 010 E. Charleston street. For Sale R. I. .Red hatching eggs, best laying strain on market. 1015 East.l'olk street. 17 00 acres, Washington Co., 29 miles from St. Johns ferry, 15 acres have been cleared, 55 can be cultivated when cleared, house barn, orchard, 2 wells, creek, 600, 000 ft. timber, mail, phone, past place; free from debt; will furn ish abstract right up to date; im mediate possession; price $2000, $."00 cash, bal. G per cent inter est. Call 015 N. Central avenue. Aro your fire insurance poli cies written to give you tho max imum protection in caso of loss! Wo specialize in correct forms. Peninsula Security Company ; phone Columbia 1G1. For Sale Oak Upright Bailey Piano; 25 folding double bench chairs. Inquire at Review Office. For Salo Half aero on Smith avenue, $1300, small down, easy terms. Sec Q. W. Cochrane, the big little place at 104 Baltimore ; Columbia 446. 160 acres in Central Oregon, near, Sisters: 3 room house; 2 shacks, 35 acres, G years ago under cultiva tion; near school. Will trade for anything I can use. Sec M. N. Amizlch, my agent, 301 N Jersey. l'lioue (Jol. 1285 DANCING Every Thursday Night St. Johns Skating Rink Jack Carlson's 5 piece Orchestra Committee Julius Gumbert, C. A. German, T. C. Freiberg. BERENICE MYER McOALL Pianist and Pipe Organist Students Limited. Hours by appointment. 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