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About St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 30, 1904)
ifrsffBffliifiiww, LOCAL ITEMS , AND CITY NEWS into tr H. Carlson lias moved tf, decant new resu.c.ae. Jif aml'is now lighted by elcc SJ which is a decided improve- 111"'' "S. Christmas dinner served Ay at the St. Johns hotel was elegant spread ana w iiai.u.. V new drop curtain, containing' Irons advertisements, is being 5?TL Hickncr hall. C. K gbblc is doing the work. Cones I""" M"i'r , ids of lumber during Decern S faesides filling out three ship Zocs and meeting the local de "Sn" Christinas day Couch & Co. frtJCntcd WCIl 01 Uiur ciiiihujw Sth a handsome toilet set, which gifts were duly ami inaiiKiuny np ffRcv. U. H IIoi,sc wi" PrcncU at . 1-11 C?i..tnt. n ftn..nrti n To'clock. There will he special J,a$ic by a male quartette. Every body invited to attend. The St. Johns Land company is hiving Fillmore street cleared of itumps, and will otherwise improve it for several blocks. Work will commence at once. mill rifler lipitirr ringed units in..., --o down for a few days, started up on Tucidav morning. On Monday next the mill will be operated with both a day and night shift. The Hurlliurt Uros. have dis posed of their interest in the West retired. V. II. King is managing M f .1 the atiairs 01 uie company. The arc light at the west end of St Johns lake again sheds its glow ever the murky surface of our in land sea, much to the delight of the mariners who navigate these warn George Dustln, the biscuit man, made his visit to St. Johns Thurs day on foot. The reason was that Mi wagon with its supply of goodies for hungry customers broke down before reaching here. The Royal Neighbors camp of this city cntcrtainc-d the members, of Rose camp of Portland Tuesday tuning. Refreshments were served and n most pleasant and profitable evening spent. The Title Guarantee & Loan company has purchased the IJrazec tract, lying east of St. John Heights addition, and embracing sixty-two acres. This is n valuable tract of land, mid will be the loca tion of some beautiful homes in time. Jlus Lura remington enter tained a party of her young friends Christmas eve. Those present were: Miss Mabel Matthews, Portland; Mis Klva Hurlliurt, St. Johns; Roy Davidson, Sumpter, Or. ; llert Roberts, Portland; Herbert Pen nington, l S. S. Philadelphia. A family reunion took place at he residence of Mr. and Mrs. Will ni Anderson, on Hayes street, Uimtmas Day. About twenty iwmbers 01 the families of host and hostess were present. An elegant dinner was served and all present rojoyed a most pleasant time. Road Supervisor Simmons is as "PPy as a duck during this rainv ntncr, it is-t t,e raj,, partjcuV J") 'that makes him happy, but "x fact that his gravel roads, built wt summer, are not fazed by the ytness but are in excellent condi tion for both teams and pedestrians. "It's pretty stormy this morn fS, said a man, speaking of Wednesday's weather, "but just see ;nat ,,le' are getting in the East "n states. No comparison; no 5"Pawon at all. Back there, it. is all blizzards now, this Uie moisture would be just a gen He summer rain." Superintendent. Carter, of the woolen mills exhibits last week Z s?mples of woole" furies, showing the texture, color and bor- , samP,es were blanket E i and,t0 l.,le ordinar' layman Bood . A line of flannels are be turned out in a few days. ST. JOHNS REVIEW Loaded down with Christmas packages, the letter carriers dur ing the past week have very cred itably and practically personified Santa Claus, and their calls were as fully freighted with anticipation as that of any real Kriss Kringle. Thieves forced the lock of the warehouse at the St. Johns ship building yards last Thursday nigiit and entered the building, carrying off a lot of tools and two pairs of rubber boots. The thieves got away with their plunder and no elm? h.n been obtained. A. S. Douglass & Sons state that the rumor to the effect that they contemplate selling the St. Johns Lumber company to the Peninsula Lumber company, or any other par ties, is without any foundation whatever. The matter has not even been spoken of by or to them. Say, friends, we want you to lianu in nil tlic news items, personal and otherwise, that you may know of. It helps make a better paper, and gives people outside a better im pression of the city to sec the home paper full of crisp, brief news items. Uring them along, all of you. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. William Edmonson, of this citv. died Friday, December 23, aged y months and 23 days. Funeral ser vices were conducted by Kev. E. E. McVickcr. The bereaved family tender their thanhs to the many friends who kindly extended assist ance and sympathy. Misses Rivctte, Shives and Wa tcrs, teachers in the primary rooms in the public school, treated their pupils to candy and popcorn Friday morning before Christmas. Beau tifully decorated trees adorned the rooms, and the little folk had a joy ful time. A brief program, con sisting of recitations, singing, etc., was rendered. C. A. Schultz, formerly head miller at the Portland flouring mills, has accepted a like position with the Jobes Milling company of St. Johns. Mr. Schultz is credited with producing the largest output in the history of those mills, not only keeping it up to the full capa city of 2,500 barrels, but reaching as high as 2,700 barrels. The Portland Steel Shipbuildim: company expects their machinery to arrive within a couple of weeks, it having been shipped last week. This company is figuring on several jobs, ami anticipates a busy sea son. Their great need is more room now, and if satisfactory ar rangements can be made with the city for the use of the foot of Rich mond street, success is assured. The contract for building tem porary school quarters has been awarded by the board to Railtou & Kowcn, the lowest bidders, the fig ures being $5 13.50. The contract has been signed, which conditions that the work shall be completed by January 21, and a penalty of $5 for each day thereafter until the building is completed. Work will commence at once. The new lodge of Artisans met Monday evening. Supreme Secre tary C. L. McKcnna was present, accompanied by a number of mem bers of Portsmouth lodge. A num ber of new members were taken in. Some practice in drilling was in dulged in, after which refreshments were served. 1 11c members 01 Willumbia lodge paid a visit to Portsmouth Wednesday and were well entertained. Of all the occupations for a man to be engaged in, the little German who visited St. Johns last week lias the queerest. He greeted you thus: "Shoro you have to curl your hair like mine in two minutes for 25 cents." He had three rows of curls on the top of his head that looked like those artificial "rats' which some girls wear. The last seen of him he was walking toward Portland with his traps. Guess he didn't make car fare. On Wednesday morning an in fant in the home of Mr. Royer, on St. Johns Heights, upset a lighted lamp in the kitchen, and a disas trous blaze was narrowly averted. TMe fire that resulted was smoth ered by' Mrs. Royer, who, with rare presence of mind, siezed a piece of carpet and threw it upon the flames. The room was somewhat scorched and badly smoked up, but the dam age is nominal. With the excep tion of having its hair singed, the child escaped uninjured. Wedding Anniversary. Saturday, December 17, occurred one oi the most pleasant social events of the season. It being the twentieth anniversary of their mar riage. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith entertained a large number of j friends in their pretty home, corner 01 naves ami 1 acoma streets. 1 lie house was beautifully decorated with red crepe paper, Oregon wild grape, potted plants and ferns. Six dainty tables had been arranged for progressive whist which was en joyed until 10:30, when Mrs. Smith invited her cuests into the spacious dining room and 'neath a large fes toon of greenery and lovers' knots, from which were suspended the prettily wrought figures in red, iS&i-i&M." The merry party did justice to a delicious five-course sup per. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were the recipients of many handsome and costly presents. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith; Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crysler, Mayor and Mrs. C. A. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mi ner, Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Carlson. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. I. Poff, Mr. and Mrs. M. Do ven. Coble. Or.; Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Faulk, University Park; Missc Elphic and Jennie Smith, Miss Lil lian Peterson ; Messrs. AI. and Os car Smith. C. E. Swanso 1, F. E. Peterson, Otis Learned and Miss Alice Learned. Nollcel All accounts still due me by the people of St. Johns and vicinity can he paid at the office of Shcpard & Tufts. DR. C. C. TAGGART. Miss Lena Parker will take a small class in elocution. For par ticulars, call or address her resi dence on Edison St., St. Johns, Or. Many people are satisfied with a small beginning, as long as they have hope for something better by and by. This is not me. I have demonstrated that pianos can be sold in large numbers by a new con cern from the start, provided the proper inducements are made, and that these are made you will find out by getting my prices. In fact, until you make a comparison you cannot form an idea as to what you can save in buying your piano at Meyers New Piano House, 74 Sixth street. Deeds and Contracts. The Ituviow linn printed mid keeps in Htock the. Intent mid most porfect forum of deeds mid contractu, which inny bo ptirchnncd ot tho oflkn nt prices less tlmn is usually chnrBed for (tilth blank fornix. Attention, Ilomeieekerst Wo lmvo a ton good homnleaih, remly for tho plow) clono to rnllrontls nml innrkc ftlio a few Kott timber claim. Party leaving opn. ltooin 12, Cltlrcni' Hank, Portland) Or. Ho ban k Taia'art. N. L. MUELLER DKAI.KH IS Furniture it Hardware rUBNITUBIl REPAIRED AND EX01IAMQED 635 WILLIAMS AVENUE Near KuimII Btml rson acou sees PORTLAND, ORE. Short, Dry Fir Slab Wood f X 93.00 per Load Short, Dry Fir Cord Wood i; $5.00 per Cord Same kind of Wood; What's 31 the difference? Why one Is o split by a saw, the other with ; an ax, (hat's all. Short GREEN WOOD, j; $2.50 per Load ; Ste D, A, SMITH, Cote's Mill Or Phone Oat 3035 Boulevard Addition To St. Jahii. High had totweca car Hm 4 rlvtr. IMt MilM, alltjt, SJM. Easy aMlkljr pay acita. Q. H.VANHOUTEN, St. Johns Hardware Opening! Christmas Specialties! STEEL RANGES, COOKING UTENSILS, CARPET SWEEPERS, MECHANICS' TOOLS, TABLE CUTLERY, POCKET CUTLERY, SHEARS AND SCISSORS. Whatever you select you will have It when the Christmas of 1904 is nothing but a pleasant memory, OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT. The Muck Hardware Co. j Tl To the People of St. Johns. WE'RE HERE! And ready for business. The delayed umtcrml hns arrived and is being put in place ns rapidly as our workmen can do it, and the current will be turned on without further delay. Persons desiring to use electric light or power should make application at the offices of the Company, corner SEVENTH and ALDER Streets, PORTLAND. PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 4A AN 40m INUUINLC MENT! That we arc Sole Agents for the Celebrated CHARTER OAK Stoves and Ranges. Never Equaled I 53 Years in the Field I Wc also carry a complete line of FURNITURE, CARPETS ETC. Satisfaction Guaranteed. COHIM BROS., 182 First, 210 Yamhill, 183Fn)nt, Portland. COUGH & COMPANY Grocers and General Merchants : Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes and General Merchandise. Choice Family Groceries, Feed, Hay, Grain Etc. THE BIG STORE ON BROADWAY, NEAR THE POSTOFFICE. f Phone Union 4596, St. Johns :