infAL ITEMS
AND CITY NEWS
i.t...td From Various Source, and
" Oondcnsea.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
nrder to Insure a change of ad
,n, lint the copy for iuch change
vrt ""lh thl. office not later than
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embefihl. and aave" the printer
j,t, of "overtime worn.
. T)....ttii fa ImtiDV. It's n
u 1 hnndsomc ns his
boy, pi'"i'
father. ,
Mrs C. S. Thompson, who
. M"V .. in tho Inst week, is
Xdtobcn I little better,
o qimnson nnd family, of JJlue
hns
is re-
npii.. nave i"
rc-
V'L mir city this summer.
vtr Hemingway of Cottage
Grove, was in the city this week
looking for a business location.
n R. Whitney, of lone, Oregon,
was In the city Thursday, looking
after his property interests here.
THe ladies of the Evangelical
Aid society Will hold their mer
chants sale on March 30 and 31.
L P. Clmsc has accepted a posi
tion" with the Jobes Milling Co.,
and will travel in the flour trade.
Mrs P. W. Hinninn arrived in
the city Monday, from her old
home in Michigan. She came to
reside permanently.
If you are not a politician, and
haven't got a sure thing winning
ticket in your pocket, you're not
"it," that's nil.
The ladies aid society of the M
K. church will meet nt the home of
Mrs. R. Shepard next Woducsduy
at 2:30 P-
James Helms is erecting n fine
cottage on his property on Kdison
and Catlin streets, and expects to
occupy it by April 1.
Tufts Ji Shepard are vacating
their office in rear of the postofllce,
and will occupy n portion of the
comer room in the Cochran block.
D. R. Whitney, formerly in the
real estate business with W. J.
Pcddiconl, of this city, was here
renewing old acquaintances this,
week.
Ilcrt and Joe Kndicott, two ent
erprising young barbers from
Friend, Neb., were in St." Johns
the fust of the week, looking for a
locat'on.
Mrs.lL R, Hurst, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. K. L.
Stockton, for the past mouth, left
Monday for her home in Toluccu,
llliuois.
Mrs. Helen Wilson and grand
ton, John Whittuker, of Medina,
.'cv York, me in the city visiting
Mrs. C. W. Potter, a niece of Mrs.
Wilson's.
The Title Guarantee & Trust
Co. contemplates the erection of
twenty or twenty-five cottages 011
thar Point View projerty in the
near future.
The Evangelical pulpit will 1c
supplied through the president of
the Alblua Evangelistic committee
on the evening of March 36, April
J, 9 and 16.
Miss Musa. Hamilton, of Van
couver, was in the city Monday,
roiling her sister, Mrs. h. V.
Chase. The latter accompanied
her home Tuesday.
H. H. Yount, a recent arrival
from Kansas, has become n resident
of our city, having purchased the
residence of Mrs. R. Branson, and
uien possession of same.
At the Evangelical church next
V."L " n- t,le MbJect
yUle. "The Necessity of a Divine
Rnelatlon." h the evening there
w be evangelistic sen-ices.
W.H. King sold his fine corner
w M. Johns avenue and Fillmore
wtto .Mrs. Maggie. Wharton, of
Portland. Mrs. Wharton will
ect a Cue residence there at once.
uA W, Curtis- fr01u Aberdeen,
li;u-' lms Phased the store
g opposite the entrance to
"Wpark, and will put in a stock
enSE?' confectionen'ond sum-
AmV n, the baliK machinery
K"lsir department of the
S Sllli dow "til repairs
c,TlKoerifr 1,as aboi,t com
Jjg 'one 0 the neatest and most
as jh,,s mw. yit is
fC "rougnout in a most
March's"" Wesday evening,
Fr!'n0Vrhn street' tween
KOWStick-pin, fleiir.,11!c
. and receive reward.
J :J: Vfddicord circulated a sub-
b r " "st to. ra funds to assist
txhfcV " Johns school
tad ,e Hw,s ad Clark fair
ISt. -vui in securing about
tLrLno?ewJ0 desire to con
ri3ietbar". located the
uie estate, on rw.... .:
B,3?bTy fire
. aad tjf-i Itw"wold struo
rt no other Vsn- B - u rUCKy
by. Tt.er bu,U,"KS were near
W noted that
Mn thlSrr?ltts1. arrived here
. Thl ,ys,x after tbe
ivuua, out t
have
1
John Poff has moved his resi
dence from the lot on west side of
Kellogg street to the corner of Bur
lington and Kellogg streets. A
new roof and other important im
provements are being made.
W. A. Cole nnd family from
Seattle are visiting his mother and
sister in this citv. Mr.
old resident of St. Johns. He was
hurt in n collision in Seattle last
October, but Is rapidly improving.
Rev. D. B. Gray, general mis
sionary for Oregon, of the Congre
gational church, will preach at
Bickner's hall next Sundav after
noon at 3:30. S. I,. Young is the
regular pianist, aim excellent music
f . . . .
is nssurcu.
A. B. Woolev. of Wnsen. Om
gon, always a staunch believer in
at. jonns, lias arrived in the city,
and will make it his future home.
Mr. Woolev is of the kind tlmt
makes a substantial city, and we
are pleased to welcome him.
C. L. McKcnnic mid fnmitv. nf
Autrtista. Kansas, linve nrrkwl in
St. Johns, and will make this city
tneir future home. Ucforc leaving
their old home a farewell mrtv wn
tendered Miss Ella, the eldest
Inuchtcr. nt the onerti hmiw.
Mr. Mckeiinic was a nroiiiliipnt
citizen in his old home, and is
spoken of by his home paper in the
most flattering terms. The family
nre already in love with St. Johns,
and will prove valuable additions
to tnc community.
The'bannuct to be lMvph bv the
procrcssivc nconlc of this citv in
celebration of the nassaue and
adoption f the new charter cm
iasllv be made to advertise St.
Johns most admirably. Publicity
is what we want. When the people
who arc looking for a good business
point at which to locate, and a
picturesque ana ucaithtui commtiu
tv in which to live camfnrtnblv.
cheaply nnd happily, fully under
stand the attractions and induce
ments of St. Johns, they will do
the rest Let's hamr our banner
on the outer wall nnd make this a
profitable ns well as n most eniov-
able affair.
Hank will Open May First,
Encouraging information has
)ccn received front Chas. A. Wood,
if SaLMiiaw, Mich., in regard to the
proposed new bank. Every indica
tion is that Mr. Wood will conic
mil open a bank, but has not ns yet
Announced a definite decision in the
matter. It is proiiosed to use a
portion of the corner room in the
Cochran block for a hank ollice. Utt
tens generally .will welcome this
much-needed institution.
Since writing the above, a tele
gram has been received from Mr.
Wood announcing that he has de
cided to locate here, and will arrive
in St. Johns about May first.
Titus another important factor hns
been added.
I. 0. 0. F. to Organize.
The Odd Fellows lodge will be
ustituted next Monday evening at
Bickner's hall. A large number of
visitors will lc present from Port
land and other neighboring towns,
and the grand lodge will lw repre
sented by several ot its officers. All
interested nre urged to Iw present
early, as considerable time will be
necessary tor the ceremonies. 1 nc
work will commence at 7 :;h) sharp.
Special Meeting of Council.
A cMprSnt ni(v!lnf nf the citv
ratinril was held Monday cvcilimr.
Warrants were ordered drawn iot
S1700 in favor of Lancr & Co.. the
cost of the "new fire apparatus. War
rants were also ordered drawn in
favor of Tosenh Encles for $2200
in payment for purchase of lands
for citv buildincs. The wavs and
means committee was instructed to
negotiate the warrants at par if pos
sible and raise $2000 cash, which
Mr. Encles agreed to.accept in lieu
nf warrants.
A remonstrance aeainst vacating
any part of Burlington street was
presented, and considered informal
Iv. as was also the plans of the city
engineer for the Richmond street
dock.
School Entertainment.
The entertainment for the bene
fit nf the nublic school, civcil last
Saturday, was a success. It was
difficult tn sav whether Miss Par
ker, Miss bluvcs or .Mrs. wnuc
sides is the best elocutionist. Mrs.
Convert' instrumental solo con
vinced everybody that she is a first-
class musician.
Mr. G. W. Allen, president of
the Portland Board of Trade, di
vided his address into two parts.
In the first part, addressed to the
boys and girls, he said among otner
wliolesome things, "Every boy and
irlrl should have some definite, reg
ular and daily task to do outside of
school. tliese tasks strengtnen
habits of industrv and regularity.
The lmv who shirks his task in or
out of school and cultivates idle
ness will sooner or later belong to
the -. .army composed of. tramps,
IntriM, 'lioboes 'and saloon loafers
Fmrii this arinv the iaits and peni
fofijinries receive .their'lnmates. Our
successful men and women jn busi
ness and professions were busy,
careful, conscientious boys and
girls. Their good liabits made tliem
successfal and happy."
He miifrratiilated St. Tohns upon
its, plwiomenal growth, warned
against factional bickerings, ad
vised '-sttetaHtial buildings and im
nrnveiwrits." dwelt upon the fact
that $oqd, scbooj v fcmkUngs, ad
proficient teachers arc secured only
by united efforts. Citizens must
give financial support willingly, he
said, if the best results are desired.
These apply not only to schools, but
all other public matters, and they
must give moral support to the of
ficers elected by them, so that the
money expended may do the most
good. The proceeds were $34.20,
which is about half the sum neces
sary for exhibit purposes.
Here nt Last.
The hose, hose carts, hook and
ladder truck and the entire fire
fighting outfit attracted considera
ble attention when it arrived Wed
nesday afternoon. Quite a large
crowd soon gathered to welcome
the long-hoped-for apparatus to
protect the city against fire. The
rigs and paraphernalia look good,
and will no doubt prove that the
$1700, the cost of the outfit, was
good investment. It was housed
for the night in M. L. Bourland's
blacksmith shop. A test of the ap-
aratus and fire hydrants will be
made at once.
the
Remonstrance Stops the Work.
Workmen had commenced prep
arations to move the west car barn
and replace it with a large two-story
building to be used as a lodge room
above and a bowling alley below,
when a remonstrance was presented
to the city council and the work
stopped.- The reason for the re
monstrance appears to be that the
contemplated new building would
ncroach upon the street, which, al
though adjusted bv the council
with M. L. Molbrook, seems to lack
some necessary legal formula. It
s hoped the matter will be soon ad
justed and the improvement al-
owed to proceed.
Commercial Association.
The regular meeting of the as
sociation was held Wednesday eve
ning. The ferry committee re-
ortcd that the county judge had
tgrccd to do all possible toward
urthenng the project, but it would
h! necessary tor me city 10 fur
nish the lioat, when the county au
thorities would consider the matter
)f operating the same. The com
mittee was continued.
It was resolved to present the
matter of grading nnd graveling
the county raid, Iv.anho street,
from Tacoma street to the city lim
its, to the county commissioners,
and urge the importance of the
work licing done ns soon as possi
ble.
Messrs. Dracht. Lcggett nnd
King were appointed a committee
to endeavor to settle the dilferences
k'tween the city, M. L. Ilolbrook
and the parties signing a remon
strance against the vacation of a
ortion of liurhusnou street and tnc
dedication to the city of a portion
of the bwigert park block, ilic
remonstrance has put a stop to pro-
Kjsed improvement 01 the block, to
the detriment of the citv.
Tin. rnmtnittee havniL' in view
the location of the Portland Yacht
lull clubhouse ami its fleet of some
thirtv Iwats in St. Johns was in
structed to continue their efforts to
levise some plan by which this im
lortant club could lie induced to
locate here.
An informal discussion of the
Jersey street improvement was had,
witli the result mat tnc association
expressed itself as being unatu
mously in favor of uniform side
walks, grades, etc.
Ready for Work.
The Civic Improvement League
met at the home of Mrs. Manning
on Willamette Iwulevard Tuesday
afternoon. March 14th.
It was a verv successful meeting
and a great deal of important busi
ness was transacted.
One of the chief aims of the
leapue has been to have a plot of
cround. centrallv located, set aside
for nark purposes. Wot oeing ante
to secure the property desired, they
were at a loss unui uie inuuxa
very graciously tendered the use
of the h ock commonly known as
"the school block." situated on
Philadelphia street, at the brow of
the hill. It commands an excellent
view of the river. At present it is
in a verv rouch state, but the league
hopes to have it cleared soon. The
fence will be removed from the
grove on Jersey street to enclose it,
and walks and flower gardens made
to beautify t. It may be retained
for a nark until such time as the
city needs it upon which to erect a
school building.
The lcatrue s planning to give an
entertainment soon to raise funds
to carrv out this plan. It is hoped
the residents will heartily respond
so as to make this entertainment
success.
After a verv pleasant social half
hour the Ieatrue adtourncd to meet
at the home of Mrs. frank amitn
Tuesday afternoon, March 21st, at
2:30 o clock.
self on his honor to support
nominees of this convention."
E. A. Magoon nominated T. J.
Monnhan, and Arthur Lnngujh, in
an eloquent speech, seconded the
nomination of Mr. Monnhan.
W. H. King was placed in nom
ination. L. T. Clark nnd M. T. Tufts
were appointed tellers.
The ballot resulted as follows:
Monnhan 40.
King 39.
On motion M. T. , Tufts was
nominatcd'by acclamation for re
corder. Henry Bickner wns nominated
by acclamation for city treasurer.
For councilinati-at-large, Daniel
Brccht, C. L. Johnson, W. II.
King nnd A. S. Douglass. Mr.
Brccht declined, leaving the last
three named the nominees.
The meeting divided by wards to
nominate candidates for aldermen.
The first ward nominated Darnel
Brccht and A. L. Crane.
The second ward, C. W. Potter
and G. M. Hall, and these nomi
nees were ratified by the convention.
T. J. Monnhan, the' nominee for
mayor, was called Upon and pledged
f elected, to serve the whole people
of St. Johns.
At this stage of the proceedings
Mr. Tremble moved that the noin-
natlon for mayor be re-opened,
claiming that a misunderstanding
existed. Chairman Hill declined
to entertain the motion, and n mo
tion to adjourn prevailed.
O. Isaacson then attempted to
organize another meeting, and .full
ing, made the following announcement;
'There will be on oikmi meeting
next Saturday night at the laundry
building, where there will be fair
ness for nil, and n representative
ticket will be nominated, and there
will be no railroading done."
Bargains are the Bullets Which Do Things
WE ARE JUST RECEIVING A LARGE NEW LINE OP
Tinware and Light Hardware, Graniteware, Etc.
Sauce Pan or Stew Kettle
Good Grnee Graniteware, only 35c
it
Bid MASS MEETING.
AftM- a Warm ContMt T. J. Moaa-
han waa NeaWaatai.
Meeting was called to order by
Pascal Hill, chairman of the non
partisan club. W. L. Plummer
was appointed secretary. The c
was read.
The following motion was" made
by L. A. Crane and unanimously
adopted:
' 'I hereby move that it be the
sense of this convention that every
vetar of tkk coavaatioa ptodgc aim
Big Bargains in Dish Pans
One st.c only,
I will Sell Six Cows nnd n
Milk Route, good for $300
n month, nt n reasonable
figure.
PASCAL HILL,
St. Johns
No. 17 Qunrls
Here is n value that we
proud of and think it will
than meet your approval.
are
more
Water Dipper
of Granite ware and nice size
Our Price ascents
Our Price. ,
45cents
Special Drive Prices
S Poutnls llrokcti Ktcc : 25
6 Pounds Good Uicc 15
Pel Nnpthrt.Soap, per bar 05
Good White Knvclops, per box 05
Wire llrollcr 10
Mouse Trap 05
Unt Trap 09
A Good Hatchet 15
A l'atr Strap IHiici, 05
Clothes Plus 1 dor for 05
1KK Heaters 15
I Hars Scented Sonp 35
I'ears Glycerine Sonp, per Imr. 20
Krtgle Pencil with Krascr 5 for 05
A Nail Driver
Eor the average man just as
good as the hammer for 75 cents
Our Price 25 cents
Matches Parlor Matches too
The largest box of matches you
ever bought for the price. All well
madc-no bad matches and 750 mat
ches for
Our Price 5 cents
To Close Out Several Kegs Nails at cost for spot cash wc arc over-stocked on these goods
Four Dozen Only White House Cook Book at 89 cents each
ST. JOHNS GROCERY CO.
Grocers and General Merchants
Phone Scott 1145
St. Johns Oregon.
We sell ioultry neeting, and
lawn fencing. Let us make you u
price. PoTTim & G001.P, next
door to post office.
ALLEN H. BLACKBURN
This is What Wc WiM Do
We will furnish your house complete on Knsy
Monthly Payments.
Wc will sell you the Famous "Jewel" Range
for $1.00 down and $1.00 per week.
Wc will sell you a Sewing Mnchine on Easy
Terms.
Wc nmkc a specialty of Wall Paper.
Wc ScH Everything at Portland Prices.
Hicks Block, St. Johns, Oregon.
St. Johns Sash and Door Co.
HOLBROOK BLOCK, ST. JOHNS
Sash, Doors and Millwork
Interior Finish
PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS
BRUSHES
BUILDING PAPER AND CEMENT
C. M. ROBBINS, Manager.
SEE
W. H. KING
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The Edward Holman Undertaking Company
Funeral Directors and Embalmcrs
Modern Atnlmlnnccn T.I. phone B07 l.ndy Altmit
220-222 Third St., Corner Salmon, PORTLAND, Oregon
OUR FAITH
IN
ST. JOHNS
For best bargains in St. Johns and Vicinity.
Fine site for Sash Door Factory, a much needed industry
Sole agents for Title Guarantee & Co.s Point View lots
House and 3 acres an Northern Hill, a hargaln nt $3,500
Hiver View lots at reasonable prices on installments
Houses to rent new and clean, fine river view
Business and residence property iu desirable locations
We also write Fire Insurance at reasonable rates.
J VV 1-1. KING LAND COIVLPANY.
Zcllcr Byrnes & Blackburn Co.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS
Calls Pr jmptly Attended to Lady Assistant
Day or Night
ST. JOHNS, OREQON
HARDWARE
We carry SHI? LP HARDWARE, CUTI,RY, CUT
I.URV, CARl'KNTHRS' TOOLS, BUII.DKRS'
HARDWARE, SHOVKI.S, HOI'.S, OARDl'.N
RAKKS, HUATING and COOK STOVKS, RANGES
TIN and KNAMKI.P.D WARE, PAINTS, OILS and
VARNISHES.
WILL USE OUR REST El'I'ORTS TO PLEASE
OUR CUSTOMERS.
POTTER & GOOLD
Is best expressed by our guaranty
of 20 per cent increase in value of
property during the coming year .
This guaranty provides that in ease the projer
ty you purchase does not increase in value at
least
20 per Cent
ao per cent during one year from
date of purchase we will refund your money
with 6 per cent interest
This same gauranty we have been offering since
we first undertook to get industries nt St. Johns,
something over three years back and up to date
no one has ever asked for his money back.
Lots and Acreage on Installment
Payments
Hartman, Thompson & Powers
3 Chamber of Commerce, Portland, Or.
O. L. CHAPEL, Aflent at St. Johns.
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