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Devoted (o the Inlercitt of (he Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest
VOL. 3
ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1907.
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REVIEW
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The New St. Johns Hotel
S. COCHRAN & CO., Proprietors.
Finest Meals in theCity Served
This hostelry is one of the finest in the Northwest, being mod
ern and complete in all its appointments. The wants I
and comforts of guests are carefully looked af
ter at all times. Rates are reasonable.
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WE CARRY "ODD" SASH IN STOCK
DOORS
Columns
Spindles
Brackets
Lime and
Cement
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Paints
Oils
COUGH WINS
And Carries n Majority of the Re
publican Ticket.
One of the liveliest elections niul
me mggcsi surprises mat ever
happened took place in St. Johns
last Monday when the annual elec
tion of city officials was held. From
9 o clock in the morning until 7 in
the evening large crowds were in
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K. C. KOt'Cll.
the vicinity of the polliuir nlaces.
and were most orderly irutherini.
Jvcryhody worked hard only to
be surprised when the counting
was Iinislicd.
The total vote was 62 anil It U
estimated that over 150 voters did
not cast their ballots. The fiirltt
centered on the offices of nniyor
and recorder, but the various can-
Glass
St. Johns "D."
Redwood
Gutter
ST. JOHNS SASH AND DOOR CO.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
PHONE SCOTT 4063 JERSEY STREET
$5000
Damages Asked by J. S. Downey
Prom Mayor and Recorder.
A bit of sarcasm indulged in by
vuy Kccoruer 1 iiorudykc last sum-
mer during the time the Haves
street improvement was being com-
batted by J. S. Downey, led the
latter to file n suit in the state cir
cuit court last Monday for ;ooo
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damages, v. w. I Unman, mayor,
and W. I,. Thorndyke, recorder of
the city of St. Johns, are made de
fendants.
i lie cause 01 tne suit is a war
rant issued by the recorder for the
payment of the costs in the injunc
tion proceedings instituted by
uowncy. wnat me recorder in
tended as a jest is on record in the
following language:
Treasurer of the City of St. Johns:
ray to the clerk of the State C r-
cult Court, or order, the sum of
sfj.t.oj; out of the general fund and
charge the same to said fund, issued
for settlement of Windy Downey's
iiayes-strect idiocy.
(Signed P. W. I Human. Muvor.
W. I,. Thorndyke, Auditor. 2
The above warrant, as mnv foe
seen, was issued to the clerk of the
state circuit court, 011 an order that
passed in the form of an ordinance
to pay the costs of the litigation.
Although intended as a sarcastic
reference to what at the time ap-
loured to be 11 trivial matter the
case promises to attain considerable
prominence before it is ended.
M. L. HOLBROOK
C. B. BAILEY
St. Johns Land Co.
PHONE UNION 3104
The Largest mid Oldest Real Estate Firm
In St. Johns.
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X jdidatcs for couucilmcn did not pass
tin opportunity to latlen their total.
The Republican club had its forces
well organized, as the lesult shows.
At the beginning of the count
many Norton men conceded Couch's
election by n close. vo'e. Very few
predicted the mnjtfny the count
disclosed.
The surprise came on the vote
for recorder. This office had been
the storm center. The best posted
oiubotli sides were ot the opinion
that Thorndyke had won. In fact
money was freely offered that the
recorder would foe re-elected and
Vli..t Was Done at the Meeting
lues ny Nifiltt.
hll t.
ne city council convened 111
regular session Tuesday evenlm?
1 last. The minutes of the last meet
ing were read, and after a minor
correction were unproved.
A communication from the
St. Johns Market
FULL LINK OF
BEEP, PORK, MUTTON and
VEAL, HAMS, BACON,
HOMEMADE LARD and
SAUSAGES.
Also all kinds of Pickled
Mcata. Poultry Dressed to
Order.
We make Family Trade a spe
cialtv. Orders solicited and delivered to
any part ot the city.
Call on us and you will le con
vinced that our prices are right.
Phone Scott 4062,
IENNETT BROS,, Props, f
Just Arrived!
Ati elegant Cahinet Grand Piano, regular price
435; for a short time $350.
New seven drawer drop head Singer sewing ma
chine, all latest improvements; price cut to $50.
Ten records free with every $20 disc graphophone.
Before fottying get our prices on Furniture, Stoves
and Ranges.
Furniture, stoves, ranges, tinware, granitcware,
woodenware, glassware, crockery, lamps, etc.
Our prices are a surprise.
UHLIG BROS.
106 Tacoma Street,
ST. JOHNS, ORF.GON
Real Estate
It you mre looking for real estate in
vestment that will bring quick returns
and double your money in a short time,
call on
S. C. COOK
Office near Point View Station.
Bring in your printing now.
How About Your Grocery
foil!? Are you paying too much for the necessaries
of life? How afoout dry goods, shoes, etc. ? Is it
- hard to make both ends meet each mouth? Better
decide to try dealing a month with us. You have
no idea how much farther you money will go. We
would be glad to have you among our patrons.
Couch & Company
206 and 208 Philadelphia St.
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only one or two foets were made.
No one was prepared for the run
away race mude by nsson. tils
majority of 60 votes surprised his
most ardent admirers. But the
scrap l)ctwccn the two was clear.
i lie Republican club lost three
out of the ten men on their ticket:
riiorudyke, recorder; Kaemlciu,
treasurer; and Hunter, councilman
for First ward. ' The count showed
ragged vote and u'l three tickets
were cut.
A large crowd remained at the
polling places until the count was
over. As far as the couuciliueu
were concerned it seemed to be any
body's race until the last fifty votes
were readied. Inere was little
char
ter commission was read stating
that their work was finished and
that the document would be turned
over for approval by the council.
un motion of Aid. Hewitt the mat
ter was laid over for two weeks.
1 he street committee rcKrtcd
favoiably on placing an arc light at
the corner of Ivanhoe mid John
streets, as iielilioucd for by twenty
four procrty owners, and 011 motion
of Aid. Hewitt the light wus
ordered placed in position.
Hills niiwitliitimr In &fft cn "
allowed. 15
On motion of Aid. Hnlili- tin- rltv- 7
attorney was instructed to tiresent
a written opinion in regard to the
city hall, so fur as the city's inter
ests are concerned, and, with the
co-oH:niiioii 01 mc building com
mittee, devise some plan to push
the building to completion.
The city engineer was instructed
to inspect the Hast Burlington
street sidewalk and ascertain
whether the same is on the proper
grade, and rejwrt to the council at
the next regular meeting.
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.JOHNS
Lots now on sale $300 and upwards. Ten per
cent down and $10 per month.
Located at intersection of Columbia Boulevard
and electric car line two blocks from (ireat North
ern and Northern Pacific depots, and Macley
Junction. In the heart of railroad and packing
district.
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LAND OFFICI5 ON GROUND
AT SMITH'S CROSSING
St. Johns lhone ui0 3 km Oregon
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exultation. Tlie surprises in sev
eral quarters was too much. Out
bide of uu aggravated case of per
sonal differences, which cut no
figure on election day, the contest
was a spirited one and the best of
good nature prevailed among the
various candidates.
The individual vote of the can
didates will be found in another
column.
Commits Suicide in n Box Car After
n Long Debauch
Joe Villa, a blacksmith who con
ducted a shop 011 Ivauhoe street,
committed suicide in a box car in
Portland last Sunday afternoon by
cutting his throat with a knife.
He was found by a policeman who
noticed a stream of blood dripping
from a car in the railroad yards.
Looking into the car he saw Villu
lying on the floor. On being asked
what was the matter Villa replied:
"I have cut my throat." The pa
trol wagon was summoned, but
before it reached the yards Villa
was dead. Deceased was a hard
drinker and had been on a pro
longed spree. He bought the Ivan
hoe street shop several weeks ago
on credit, and it is supposed finan
cial troubles led him to take his
life.
The body was fairly well dressed.
Deceased leaves a wife in Browns
ville, Ore., and has u brother-in-law
working in Portland. Coroner
Finley took charge of the remains.
An inquest was considered unnec
essary.
The Largest Sales.
On last Monday The Wagoner
Co., formerly St. Johns Grocery
Co., sold more goods in the one
day than they sold a year ago 'n
four. Six clerks waited on an ever
increasing trade,
WEST ST. JOHNS !
ACREAGE AND LOTS
Will foe mi the market early next week. This is some
of the most desirable property on the xjuittstt la. It
is the beauty spot of Oregon. Prices will foe reason
able. Call and secure the foest locations.
R. SHF.PARD & CO . and H. G. OGDF.N,
St. Johns, Okikson,
EDMONDSON CO.,
Hardware, Tinware, Plumbing
Tin Roofs, Gutters, etc.
Phone Scott 4065
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