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About St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 16, 1906)
f 2 1 WE ARE STILL SELLING STOVES ! Our first shipment of 65 heating stoves is ex hausted , except a few odd sizes, while in sonic styles notably, our "Cheerful" Hue we have in the third shipment since the heater season lias opened. This same "Cheerful" heater is the best wood stove in St. Johns; has heavy cast bot tom and sectional cast lining, spark shield over damper; large, close fitting door provided with smoke curtain that prevents smoke from issuing into the room when fuel is put in. Our line of Crown and Cascade Ranges, all made by Niagara Stove Co., Buffalo, arc going out so fast we can scarcely keep a line of samples on our floor. They arc winners. Let us show them to you and give you prices. Let us sell you a wire door mat. Kasy to clean and will last a lifetime. Full line of paints, oils, all kinds of inside varnishes, etc. In fact, our stock includes every thing found in a first-class hardware store. I POTTER & GOOLD THE HARDWARE MEN. Local News. O0O0000O00O0O80O Announcement! Wc wish to announce to the people of St. Johns nnd vicinity thnt we have opened AN ART STORE At 305 N. Jersey street and will do picture framing at reasonable prices. Wc carry a complete line of Pictures, Photo Colors, Duplex Photos, Aristos, Plat iuettes, Sepias, etc. Wc also enlarge pictures and will carry a line of the latest designs of Wall Paper. To every lady calling for the next few days we will make her a present of a Photogravcur or color type picture. Soliciting your patronage, we are Respectfully, ST. JOHNS ART CO. 305 N. Jersey street, ST. JOHNS, OREGON ELECTRIC FLAT IRONS FREE On receipt of coupon wc will deliver nu Electric llat Iron to any address, free of charge, for 30 days' trial. You are under no obligation to purchase the Iron we want yon to see what it will do in the Saving of Labor, Time and Ex pense. All equipment delivered with each iron, which Inched to any Electric lamp socket. Fill in and mail coupon to us AT ONCE. may he nt- CUT OUT COUPON. I'OKTI.ANDGKKKKAI, lil.HCTKIC COMI'ANV, l'irtt mul Aider Stt., I'ortlaixl, Or. Gentlemen: You may deliver to me one I'.lcctrlc I'lut Iron, which I uuree to try, ami if umtatUfactory, to return to you within jo day from date of delivery. If I do not return it nt that time you may charge the Mine to my account at f.4.00, It l under, stood that no charge will be made for the Iron if I return II within jo day. Nam it Dept. S. T. AdilreM PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY First and Alder Streets, Telephone Main 6688. PORTLAND, 0KG00N made in St The mud is the chief topic of con vcrsation at present. I.et the Peninsula Hank write you a fire insurance policy Mount Hood Yeast, made in St Johns, has no equal. Try it. Trv the "Par Kxccllence" : the champion 5c cigar Johns. Rev. Ora Arnold preached in the Kvnngchcal church last bttndny evening. Wc wash and iron all flat work at a.sc per dozen. West Coast Laundry. The ordinance licensing vehicles mtblished in this issue is worth reading. 'I.ook it up. The ladies of the Haptist church will serve dinner and supper and hold a bazaar Dec. 12. The new room of the furniture department of the St. Johns Grocery Co. is already crowded full. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. If. 1'. Hahhitt, who live near Point View, died Thursday night last. A donation party was given for Mrs. Maples on Sunday, the occa sion being her birthday anniversary. Clare Hyde made his appearance on the streets last Monday after month's tussle with typhoid fever. Remember the New Knglund supper at the home of r.. C. Hurl hurt, on Chicago street, this even ing. A boat load of St. Johns gunners leave for the lower Columbia to morrow mam for n day a Hunt on J. 15. Drink's preserve. A lame force of men have been at work during the week stringing electric wires in the business and resident portion of the city. D. S. Southinayd, painter, pajier hanger and decorator, has plenty of tooG wall paper in stock at 708 W. Richmond street, St. Johns. The New St. Johns Grill room management makes a specialty of Sunday dinners. Take your family and go there next Sunday. Uest of everything served. Real estate in the north end of St. Johns has taken a jump in price since the announcement was made that Weyerhauser will begin the . 1 ( 1 11 in 1.. erection 01 ins million tiouar 111111 in Jthc spring. Those who are looking for bar gains in second hand furniture will do well to read the local in this is. sue of M. J. McGrath. Numerous St. Johns people can testify to the fair dealing 01 this gentlemen. The owner needing more money will sell one of three flue business lots. Two are centrally located on Jersey street. One-third cash, bal ance on two or three years' time. Inquire at 340 l'ifth street, Port- laud, Oregon. A man named McDonald and his wife were held up by n highway man in Portland last week and the wife was compelled to ransack her husband's pockets for valuables. 1 lie robber evidently thought a woman would know better than he in what (Kjcket her husband usual ly kept his money. A couple of geese killed nt differ ent periods have been resousible for the discovery of gold in the White Salmon valley. When the geese belonging to a rancher were killed each were found to contain a nice little .stack of the yellow metal. A careful investigation disclosed gold in paying quantities, mid now the rush is on, A boiling mineral spring is also said to have been dis covered In the valley near the Co lumbia river. Its medicinal prop erties are now being ascertained. The Postoffice Will naturally increase values of all property near its new loca tion, yet I offer for quick sale several desirable lots and three quarter blocks, one-half to two blocks away, at same old prices some on monthly payments which will move soon. And Than These-- 3 lots on Willamette Boulevard $900 8 lots one block from Willamette Boulevard 225 4 lots one block from Willamette Boulevard 100 House and 4 lots, Point View, I200 down, $20 per 1110 790 4 lots on corner, good swoop 550 100x100 corner on car line, south St. Johns 800 100x100 corner on car line, south St. Johns, 4 cash 600 3 fifty foot lots, south St. Johns, monthly payments, each . . . 275 Few lots in Holbrook's add., 50x106, alleys, small payments, 375 See me before purchasing anywhere, as I have exclusive sale of some of the best bargains in St. Johns. H. G. OGDEN Review Office. ST. JOHNS, OREGON Miss Anna bwengel is progress ing finely at Dallas College. Reliable insurance at the lowest rates at the Peninsula Batik. Miss Ida Jones has resigned her position at the Harris cigar store. Don't forget the firemen's dance in M. W. A. Hall tomorrow night. A large addition is being built on to the Jobcs mill on the water front. Mrs. A. li. Wilson, a former resident, was in St. Johns last Fri day. Smoke n St. Johns ciirar best 10c cigar 011 the market -the "White Crow." First class and reliable insurance companies only are represented by the Peninsula Bunk. And still Bill Poster is disfiguring our city, while the ordinance r:gtt lating his depredations remains tin-passed. Full line of tobacco, cigars, pipes, etc., always on hand at the comer cigar stand, Tacotna and Jersey streets. M. M. Butler, one of the clerks in the St. Johns Grocery Co. was visiting his parents nt Dallas over bunday. Very flattering reports come from Chicago in regard to the work of Miss hva Braasch, who is attend iug an art school. The ladies of the Baptist church will give a tea at the Home of Mrs, Keogau,4i4 Oswego street, from 5 to to p. in. Nov. 2.1. lirncst Miller, wife nud daughter of Clearfield, Pa., were among the St. Johns visitors Tuesday. It is likely they will become permanent residents. The best place in Hie city to net n good meal is nt the grill room of the :scw St. Johns Hotel. Sunday family dinners n social fc.itutc. Hverything first elass. Owners of launches and autoiuo- dies were greatly inconvenienced by it scarcity of gasoline the later part of last week. The inability of the railroads to get their trains through was given as the cause of the famine. The entertainment Wednesday night for the benefit of the fountain fund was an artistic and financial success, livery number on the pro gram was encored. Over $25 was realized. The owner necdine more money will sell one of three fine business ots; two are centrally situated on ersey street; one third cash, bal ance on two or three years time. uqttirc at 340 Fifth rttreet, Portland, Oregon. Die street crossings authorized by council to be constructed on Jersey street are certainly badly needed. It would Ih: wcllJliV the street was aved tor several blocks, htrect car patrons would appreciate it ery much, at least. A boat load of Portland hunters were hung up on the jetty in the river below Unton for several hours Sunday. A passing steamer hauled their launch into deep water and they proceeded on their way. No lamage to the boat was sustained. A mat pamphlet containing the 300 words, the .spelling of which has been recommended by President Roosevelt has been issued by C. C. Clinton, formerly publisher of the Ilwaco Journal, hvery student should have a copy, ns the low price of ten cents enables nil to secure one, The item in n Portland paer to ffect that the Portland and Subur ban1 Kx press Co. was unable to handle the fricght business between St. Johns nud Portland is incorrect The company is delivering every thing on time and in good order, ami for the last four years has not failed to make two trips to St. Johns, A large dredge is now being con structed at Seattle for work on the slough nt the site of the Swift Pack ing plant. When completed the dredge will get busy at once and operations will begin on a large scale on this mammoth plant. It is said that Armour and two other packing companies will also erect necessary buildings for their oix.-ra- tions adjoining the Swilt company's structures. In Chicago and other cities these plants are situated in the same locality, and rumor has it that such will be the case 011 the Columbia. Ten dollars down and ten cents 11 day are the terms on which Univer sity Park lots are sold. University Park lots are selling right along while others are still, because Uni versity Park has the largest payroll on the peninsula, because it has Bull Run water, a univesity which brings a cultured class, a liquor rc striction which excludes saloons, Portland public schools, and first and foremost it lelieves that a steady growth and good morals pay best in the long run. Francis I. McKenna is the selling agent for University Park lots. Mrs. Jane Kpps died at her home in bt. Johns baturday, Nov. 10th, aged 61 years, 1 month and 7 days. Deceased came to Oregon in 1886 from the state of Ohio, and has lived in Oregon ever since. Mrs. Kpps was a conscientious christian lady and was well liked by all who knew her. She is survived by one son, h. G. Kpjs of St. Johns. Funeral services were held at Fiudley's un dertaking parlors at Portland, Rev. K. K. McVicker officiating. The remains were interred beside her husband at Phoenix, Oregon. Ask yotirgrocerfor I.iniic's bread. Watch repairing a specialty at C. Marion Salisbury's. The West Coast Laundry makes a specialty of lace curtains. Rough dry washing at 6c per pound. West Coast Laundry. Try the "Par Kxccllence": the champion 5c cigar: made in St. Johns. Select your Thanksgiving turkey before the price begins to roost on the top limbs. Buy all the paint you want at cost of the Kadderlv Transfer Co. They are closing it out at wholesale prices. Insure against fire before you have one witli D. C. Roiicrs, auent for the "old reliable" Phoenix of London. ... . . . .. .. . i most (luranie line 01 worn gloves Now on sale nt the harness shop, St. Johns. Your money back if not satisfied. The little son of Mrs. Atchison was taken to a Portland hospital last Monday in an ambulance, seri ously ill with typhoid fever. Some very creditable entertain ments are given each Friday after noon in the assembly hall of the school house, to which the general public is invited. Prices of lots in University Park were advanced yesterday, and those who forgot to take advantage of the low prices will have to pay the freight. Some of the most attrac tive homes and building sites on the peninsula arc in University Park. Already some of the "oldest in habitants" nre predicting n worse flood than that of 1894 for Portland. One of the arguments is that an ex ceptionally dry season like that of Read The Review and be happy. The material used in Linne's bread is the best and can't be better. Smoke a St. Johns cigar best 10c cigar on the market the "White Crow." Private boarding house, home comforts, home cooking. Apply 403, West John street. The Review has three ' show cases--i8x36 inches-for sale cheap. Suitable for cigars, confections, etc. An insurance policy in a reliable company is as good as money in your pocket in case of loss by fire. Ask the Peninsula Bank. J. F. Peterson, wife and two children, arrived last Saturday, from Brookings, South Dakota, to visit Mr. Peterson's brother, P. J. F. J. Koerner is putting the fin ishing touches on a handsome home for Gov. Metcher on Portland Bnttl evard, nud the house will be ready for occupancy in a couple of weeks. , A huge swan with outstretched wings that measure over seven feet wns killed by n young fellow named i Massey near Sattvies island last Sun day. It has been on exhibition nt L. Rtchard s place for several days. Hood River fruit growers will ship 400 carloads of apples this year. This is twice as many as were ever raised there in one year. It is estimated that in five years the output will reach tooo carloads. The case of the city against A. 1). McDonald and II. II, Youngfer dorf for violating the ordinance against building from buildings within the fire limits was dismissed in the municipal court last Monday morning. Col. Thos. Monahau. tnanaeer of generally followed I the General Klectric Co. in this city, 11 the valleys and 1 nmin'ses to have some kind of it new-fangled electrical dingus in "Didn't you tell, sir, von could working order by the first of the hold the plow?" said 11 farmer to an I J"0""' lnt will enable all users of Irishman whom he had taken 011 Incaudeseant lights to see when the trial. "Arrah, he aisy now!" said j current is turned on after dark. Pat. "How the deuce can I hould ,?,,, ,, wl, is cmployw oll it and the two horses drawing it lc stanley-Siuilli mill in Hood away from me? But give it to 111c, uivcr vn U suvcn,, ,aysUu. 11 the bam, and be jabers I'll hould ,,.lst wcck wtih his lau.ily on Hayes it witli anybody. '-Kxchange. 'lR.uli tMr Vmn S!,yUlL. On account of the item published ! River fruit growers are reaping 11 in last week's Riview to the effect 1 golden harvest from the apple crop that the brush on the outskirts of this year, and next yea is crop is the city was the hiding place of partly sold, numerous Chinese pheasants, num.: mm,.. M..I1...1 ..... la h... erous hunters and their dogs were drunkest in the woild, acording to out in force last Sunday. I he f vs comaillt,. ltl lhe ruporl of largest bag was scented by a couple Surgeon-General O'Reilly, head f of hoys, who succeeded in bring- ,c lllc,Henl department of the army, ing down tour oniiegaineneaui.es. wlilcli hurt jusl been made public. J. II. Williams of Pendleton was Though Gen. O'Reilly does not in the city on Monday. Mr. Wil-, state sccifically that this t.uilis liams owns some good St. Johns puted eminence has been attained real estate, and on his visit here ' since the abolition of the canteen added several lots in the Holbrook 1 system, several commanding gen ndditiou to his possessions. He is j ends have made this claim. The a firm (icliever in the future of the report also makes clear that many lower peninsula and will possibly diseases from which soldiers suffer become a resident of our city before ate caused by driving them outside long. of the post for amusement. Almo.it llf joml Uellcf. . Morotlmnsovrnsmiaro Inches alr-loakaso In tlio ordinary heating xtovul Tim imial construction of Moves Ion re a K Inch duelling livtwut'ii llio lull and slUustwldcu Is Mini wllh stovu-imtl j. After n fmv months' uk this putty title tir ntul frill out, leavlinf n'.f, Inch crack a run f J tlio touof tliu NtoviMvhlch on an 1 Inch stove moans Fovea bui'aiik imciiim or dkaft over which you havu 110 control. AUU to this tlio uncontrollable leakami from 8 or 10 other witty Joints nrotmil tlio loor frame, lire pot, and tiottom, which Klves n tlraft nltnost tlio full capacity of ttm chimney onil you will readily sco why such xtovo nrn pxponslvo why tho valuatilo irnse nml a In rye part of tlio heat cscami tip the chlrnnoy. Thuonly stoves on tho market mailo without putty Joints, nml Kuaranleotl to remain always nlr-tlKhtnro Colo's Orltrlnal Hot lllast, for soft coal, hanl coal or woml ami Cole's Original Alr-ththt Wood Htocs for wood and llflit.tr fuel, tfco It at (Dealer's Natne.) ST. JOHNS GROCERY CO. BUILT BY V last summer by heavy rains snows in the mountains. W.C. ADAMS CONTRACTOR and BUILDOR We now Imvc with us 11 c.iMltlr resident architect, ami uv cult jmitige to advance money to nil these woo desire to Iniilil homes, Shop Second Door West of Poslofficc ST. JOHNS - - ORI-OON F. J. Koerner, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Pimm ami upcclllcalioiiH ftiriilNlit'il 011 application, dune with iicatiioxrt anil promptly All work ilinpalcli. PIANOS! Direct fiom our fuctory to you. ftivr you int. Write for our pricu lUt ltvfuiv iutcim!ng. Aililrcss Wlicclcr I 'l.i no MnnufncltirliiK (-'0. I'. (). Ho y7, I'.ihIhihI. The finest of calling cards nt The Review office. Our Furniture Department To simply show eople that we have been selling the best in furniture at small prices we offer you these Sccials. IBS AlnttiiiK Special We now have in stock a beautiful line of floor matting ofsuK;riorgrade, socially priced for this occasion, as follows : Our 35 tent grade at 29 cents. Our 30 cent grade at 34 cents. Our 25 cent grade at 19 cents. Furniture department, Fifty Yards Floor Oil Cloth. This is a nice grade of these goods that any one may be proud of While the supply lasts we have specially priced the eootls at vi cuits a yard; regular y goods. Furniture department Uce Curtains Christmas Goods Our new line of Chiistuias gondii will be placed on display immedi ately on arrival, which we ate ex H.'Ctiug every day. Main lloor. New Furniture We can't help but tell you about our secil purchase of fine liirnitiire that arrived during the week. They are something that has never Itevit seen in St. Johns before. It's by fur the fiiMt goods we ever had the pleasure of purchasing. All the upholstered goods are put up in the most hcMi tlful and latest designs in red nud green lenllieiH. Yihi are socially invited to eall and ce the beautiful new designs, Furniture department. Hig Shipment of l:tcusiou Tables We nre exacting every day now a big ship ment of extension tablet, that we will lie able to show you at a price that will intercut the iiHwt mod est purse. A new shipment of silk floss mattre, the finest on the market. Positively guaranteed not to get out of .hiiK? or pack, All of these goods we sell at a small payment down and a little each we.k RiiK Sale Extraordinary mankcl Special We have just simply cut the man ufacturers' price on these goods to the half in two oint. Only some 24 pairs at this low price. 95c value, single, 69 cents. $1.70 value, double, 99 cents. Don't overlook this line of bar gains. Main floor. It's an actual fact that there are people in St Johns that do not know we carry rugs. During this sjiecial profit giving sale we will sell rugs at less than the cost price. Notice these special prices; All f 3-35 "IK "t $2.49. All 3 55 rugs at 2.49. All 2.75 rugs at 1.79. All 65c rugs at 49 cents. Main floor. To help in ike the introductory sale a big Mini' ., wt have placed on sale a beautiful hue ot blan kets at socially priml values. J 1 00 values, 79 cents. 1 .35 values, 89 cents. 1 . 50 values, 99 cents. 1.75 values, -f 1.49. These are in the gruyu, whites and browns, both in single awl double sizes. At the present prices of goods it would lw im possible to duplicate the muue grade of goods at theke price. Main floor. Come in and look at the goods we have to offer. It will pay. Our prices are right, We keep everything in stock. Sale Begins Saturday, November 16th and Closes Saturday, November 23rd. ST. JOHNS GROCERY COMPANY Phone Woodlawn 630.