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ST. JOHNS REVIEW You Should Patronize The Home Paper. It menus helping St. Johns mid this means n better city if you work with THE ST. JOHNS REVIEW Advertise fn The Review Its circulation is genu ine mid It covers the Held. Its better than n dnlly in the field. IT WILL REPAY YOU Devoted to the Interests of the Peninsula, the Mnnufacturlng Center of the Northwest VOL. 3 ST. JOHNS, ORUGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1907. NO. to J. The New St. Johns Hotel S. COCHRAN & CO., Proprietors. Finest Meals in the City Served This hostelry is one of the finest in the Northwest, being mod em and complete in all its appointments. The wants and comforts of guests are carefully looked af- I ter at all times. Rates are reasonable. SASH glazing DOORS WE CARRY "ODD" SASH IN STOCK PARTICULARS Columns Spindles Brackets Lime and Cement Paints Oils Glass St. Johns "D." Redwood Gutter ST. JOHNS SASH AND DOOR CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PHONE SCOTT 063 JERSEY STREET Of the Drowning of Lewis Meeder nt (lie Bridge In its report of the drowning of Lew Meeder, published in last week's paper, The Review was in error. The facts arc as follows: The accident occurred at or near Pier No. 4. which is heitiir sunk j about the middle of the river. The tune was about stx o clock and it was very dark. . The water was high and rising hourly, and the driftwood was running and causing considerable inconvenience. Vol untecrs were called for to go out in a small boat and dislodge the drift wood. I.ewis' Meeder nnd Samuel Michaels resionded, They had about completed their work, when Meeder, in attempting to jump from one barge to another, lost his footing and fell. Supt. Dciiuedy and Mr. Michaels were near nt hand when he fell and Ueard the splash and his cry for help nnd saw the hand of Meeder as he disappeared. Kvctv effort was made to save him, but owing to the darkness and the swift running water tie was carried beyond aid. Small boats mm the steam tug searched an hour or m for Meeder in the hok.- that he had caught hold of a piece of driftwood and was Hunting down the river. 1 Dragging for the body continued all week. Last Saturday forenoon 1 the men brought up a giove, sup-, posed to be Meeder' s, with the hook firmly caught iu the third 1 finger. I The Review secured the facts as 1 related above from one of the men I employed on the bridge, and is pleased to give the coiact story the unfortunate affair. DRY DOCK Another One Planned (0 be Built iu St. Julius Convinced that the present drv dock does not fill the requirements steps have been taken by interested parties to build another dry dock in St. Johns. The nronosed new dock will be built of steel along the latest improved lines and have a capacity to raise the largest vessel visiting this port. In connection with the new dock nu up to date machine shop will be operated iu order that necessary repairs may be made at a minimum j cost. The site selected is ulotiir the water front in the southern part of the city on what is known as the Ogden tract. Ten acres of land have been secured for the site, b'lom a party who is familiar with the details of the proposition we learn that work will begin within the next two months. Over $1, 000,000 will be extended 011 the dock and machine shop. When it is considered that over S3000 was lost to the contractors on the Kldcr on the trauspoitatioii of material used in the repairs it can easily be seen that the proposi tion to build a modem dock mid machine shop is it money-making one. DEATH Of Cyrus Pad Douglass on l.asl Sunday .Morning 41 " " ------- M. L. nOLimOOK c. i:, BAH.riY COUNCIL 4) 4f 4 s 4i : ' 4 41 4) 4) 4 4 $ ( 4 41 4f 4 St. Johns Land Co. PHONE UNION 310-1 The Largest ami Oldest Real Estate Pint. in St. Johns. Whnl Wns Done nt th. Regular (Meeting Tuesday Night i'lie regular session of the city M II CIHTTCn 73 II. II. JUH ILK Contractor and Builder Designs mid l;s!iinult,s Furnished, and nil con struction guaranteed to please the most partic ular. 217 Mohiwk Street ST. JOHNS, OREGON Itsldtuct cf W. L. Thornd)kr, St, Johns, built by mt from my own pUns. council round all members present except Alderman King,. The minutes of -the previous meeting were read and approved. A petition was presented asking for the improvement of Crawford and lliirliugton streets. Referred to the street committee. A etitioii, containing twenty eight signatures, asking for an arc light nt the corner of Richmond nnd Jersey streets, was rend, and 1 on motion of Alderman Dobie the 1 light wns ordered placed at the corner. ( A communication from City Attorney Greene in regard to the franchise asked for by the Home Telephone Co. was read. It pointed out various errors iu the! franchise nnd contained various suggestions which, if adopted, would lw of great benefit to the city, 1 A communication from G. J. Perkins was referred to the street committee. 1 RFPP VOliK MUTTON nul ll,c improvements on Ivanhoe '.'hlreet were ucccpted and wurrnnts VEAL, HAiuS, BACON, ! ordered drnwu for the same. . , HOME MADE LARD and An invitation was received for ' tun fiwmiwt: i nut rn i rt 1 in C. P. Douglass died at the home of his biother, A. S. Douglass, in (lf mis city Miinuay moiiiiug last at I fi:,1o." Deceased had been making ( his home here for several yeats, , and was a man well liked by his ' acquaintances. Pulmonary tuberculosis was the cause of his death, of which lie J! had been a sufferer for some time. Mr. Douglass was a native of Southern Oregon, and at the time 5,1 of his death was aged 35 years, 10 ; months and 8 days, and was uu- murried. 11 Puueral services were held nt $ the home of A. S. Douglass, being!' conducted by Rev. Fred J. Warren J 01 uie loiigicguiiomu cuurcii, on Monday at 10 n. 111. Interment Choicest Business Property in the City Comer 75x100 on Jersey streel, $3,500 Corner on Jersey street near postoffiee, $5,000 50x100 adjoining postoffiee, including party wall $.1,700. Three other fine building corners on Jersey Street at reasonable prices. SPECIAL Pine 12 acre tract on car line, ripe for platting, $15,000. was made nt Columbia cemetery. St. Johns Market Fl'LL LINK OF Chamberlain's Cough Kerned Safe Medicine for Children. In buying n cough medicine for children, never be afraid to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy There is 110 danger fiom it, mid 1 el it f is always sure to follow. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and there is 110 better medicine iu the world for these diseases. It is ..... ....... .. ...1 r . 1101 uuiy h cciiiuii ci lie lor eioup, but, when given as soon as the croupy cough npears, will prevent the attack. Whooping cough is not dangerous when this remedy is given as directed. It contains 110 opium or other harmful drugs, and maybe given as confidently to 11 baby as to an iidiilt. For sale by St. Johns Drug Store. 4' I 4' 4t 4' 4 4' St. Johns Land Co., The Pioneer Dealers. St. Johns ,0IK u"io" 3101 Oregon THE GROCERY QUESTION K Is one that every good house wife is interested in. The question where to buy the best gro ceries at the lowest price is a topic discussed iu every household. We have made the grocery . , business a special study atid know where to buy goods and how to buy them. We have made prices as low as good goods can be sold for. Start the new year right by dealing with us. Couch & Company 206 and 208 Philadelphia St. LZJlf llll ILJ.VI.HLLJH Real Estate If you are looking for real etate in vestments that -vill briiiK quick return anil double your money in a short time, call on S. C. COOK Office near Point View Station. I SAUSAGES. Also all kinds of Pickled Aleats. Poultry Dressed to Order. We? make Family Trade a spe cinltv. Orders solicited ami delivered to nny part ot the city. Call 011 us and you will he con vinccd that our prices are right. Phone Scott 4062. BENNETT BROS,, Props. ST. JOHNS OYSTER HOUSE 1 1 1 Jersey Street. the lire department iu n smoker to be given Thursday evening. It was unanimously accepted. Several bills of minor imtwrtauce were allowed. An ordinance rciK-aliug an ordi nance establishing a grade on Richmond street wns read twice and action deferred until the next meeting. " Professor Max 15. A. Wagner, prop. Oysters iu all styles at all hours. Families supplied with fresh oys ters on short notice. PIANOS I Direct from the factory to you. Saves you i (jo. Write for our price list before purchasing. Address Wheeler Piano Manufacturing Co. P. O. liox 367, Portland. miction of Officers, St. Johns JJanner Hive No. 50 It O, T. M. have elected the fol lowing officers for the ensuing year, j Mr. and Mrs, Past Commander Mrs. I.iz.ie I way in whicl ! 1 yner. I Commander Mrs. I, i z , i e Wright. . . . Lieutenant Commander Mrs. Sarah Gee. Record-Keeper- Miss Katharine Quay. Finance-Keeper Mrs. Hliza Condon. Chaplain Mr. Siiia Helms. Physiciaii .Dr. Mcl.achlnu. Sergeant Mrs. Mary Hcton. Mistress at Anns Mrs, I.iuniu Kastmau. Sentinel Miss Iviniua Quay. Picket Mrs. Celia Iiennett. Refreshments were served and all present enjoyed a good time. An Old Laud ,Mnrl Destroyed 1 he D. O. Severance house at uie 1001 01 j 011 11 street is oeiug o demolished to make way for addi-, $ tional buildings to be' erected by y the St. Johns Lumber Co. This 5 house was one of the oldest iu the : M city, and twenty-five years ago was g the finest home along the river. 6 It was right iu the center of the town, its owner being the miik: teuileut ot the barrel lactory in o(eratiou. All the old-timers, seak highly of the hospitality of j Severance, and the Inch they entertained the young jeop!e of years ago. Bickner Brothers Department Store All Goods Sold at Portland Prices! erin-; y then 2 Ladies Have a O00J Time. St. Johns lianuer Hive No, 50, L. O. T. M. met ut Mrs. Condon's parlors Monday evening, January 14, iu honor of Lady Liz.ie Wright's birthday anniversary. Those present were Deputy State ! Commander Handy, Mrs. Finch of 1 Independence, Oregon, Mrs. Lizzie 1 Wright, Mrs. Linuie Ivastmau, 'Mrs. Helen Hayner, Mrs. Sina Helms, Mrs. Fliza Condon, Mrs. J. W. Kane, Condon, Oregon, Miss F.iuma Quay, Miss Kate Quay, Mrs. Sarah Gee, Mrs. Mary Hcton. Keep a lumo Mock of lmi;il McicIimihIim', iiicIiuIiiik Drv (luuda, liiiotK Mini Slums, (iiiicuiittM, llardwaiit, lloimu Fin nulling, I'tuil, lUi. In fact iiviiiythitu. Tlu-ir Piir urn lU'lit. Don't wiikto your tiinu u"ni to Portland, hut t-omo in and iuu our stock ami prict'H. Remember The Big Department Store I'ornnr JurMiy Stiuet and llroudwuy St. Johns, Oregon Wanted. Hand irouers at the EDMONDSON CO., Hardware, Tinware, Plumbing Tin Roofs, Gutters, etc. West Laundry. Apply at once. Get the baby's picture taken for Coast a holiday present at the photograph gallery iu the Holbrook block. Phone Scott 1065 - ST. JOHNS. Or toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo SHIP BY PORTLAND and SUBURBAN EXPRESS CO. ooooooooooooo uty pjiom;- MAIN s8 O Reasonable Rates Quick Service Phone Woodlawn 818 C. W. STEARNS, Agt. at St. Johns 1 ? V v 1 $ 1