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ST. JOHNS REVIEW IT'S NOW UP TO YOU Totubwrlb (or The Review. All the newt while It li newi it our motto. Cell In and enroll I GET IN THE HABIT 01 adicrlUInx In Tho Rolcw nnd )ou'll nccr regret it. He Kin at once and keep right at It ltttfctUlt)tfcM) Devoted to the Interests of the Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOL. 3 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1907. NO. 35 ACCIDENTS ATSKATING RINK A Number of Mishaps Have Already Occurred at NEW FERRY NOW IN OPERATION The James John Ferry Which Was Placed in Commission on St. Johns' Skating Resort The accidents occurring nt the skating rink have come with a fair degree of regularity. Gus Johnson suffered a broken wrist about three or four weeks ago, the next victim being Miss Owens with a triple frac turc of the wrist, from which the little liuly is still suffering, although doing well. Monday a young man, whose name we were unable to sc cure, fell and broke his wrist. Tuesduy evening Baker Liuuuist, while skating, fell in such u manner as to break one of the bones of his ankle just above the joint. He was taken to the office of Dr. Storey, who set the limb. It is a simple fructurc and doubtless will heal in a short time. Mr. Linguist, whose home is in Kansas, came out to spend a few days visiting his father and family and having a good time, but this event puts a damper 011 the enjoyment for a time at least. The rules which the proprietor has for the government of the rink are very good if they arc observed by the skaters, and they should be. If they arc not, Mr. Apple will insist on the parties leaving the rink. Of course if one is injured in the halt it is their own affair, as they take the skates at their own risk, and they should use every precaution to avoid injury to themselves 11s well as to others. In Mr. Linguist's case we understand there was really no one to blame, as he was entirely alone at the time of the accident, und it was occasioned by n temporary loss of balance. One thing a skater should learu the first thing after he gets his skates on is how to fall down. The natural thing, one would think, would be to learn to stand up, but this is a mistake. When you find you arc about to fall, do not try to regain your feet or to cutch yourself or keep from falling hard, or the; hundred other things you would naturally do if you were walking along the road but simpl) relax every muscle in your body and just sort of wilt down on the floor of the rink like a cabbage leaf in the hot sun. If you will practice this until proficient you will never get injured in the rink. The only way you could be hurt would be for someone to jump on you with both feel and jump hard. Let everybody remember these suggestions and the accidents in the future will be fewer, or, at least, not so severe. Wednesday is One of the Finest on the River 00000000000000000000 HAVE THE Portland Suburban Express Company DELIVER YOUR GOODS C. W. Q Phone Woodlawn 818. OOOOOOOOOOOO i O o The event which St. Johns and Linnton people have been praying for has come to pass. The St Johns ferry made its initial trip Wednesday afternoon. The boat, the James John, is a sidewhccler 122 feet in length with .jo feet beam and has u carrying cn pacity of six 2-horsc teams and as many people us can get on board. The James John is furnished with a double slide valve engine, link motion, 12x48 inch cylinders, sup plied with a boiler 44 inches by 25 feet 111 length and carries 80 pounds of steam. The machinery of the boat was made by the Willamette Iron Works in Portland. J. C. Ferrell, engineer, who had the placing of the machinery, assures us that the boat carries a large surplus of motive power, that the engines do their work easily and smoothly. He also incidentally remarked that this was the thirteenth bo.it he had fitted with machinery, und all of them did their work nicely; he, therefore, felt sure the James John would tlo the same. In the cabin wc found 150 or more life preservers in most convenient places and three fire ex tinguishers where they could be quickly readied in cases of emergency. besides this fire protection there is a steam pump in the engine room which may also be used to fight fire. There is also another pump in the engine room to supply the boiler with water and an injector to use when the pump does not work. The crew consists of the following: Captain, James Whiteomb; chief engineer, J. C. Per roll; purser, Henry Smith. The names of the other assistants wc did not learn. The ferry jcoplc are deserving of the heartiest support of our jwople and the highest praise for their determination and perseverance. lfrom the very start they have been up against every kind of obstacles and have been hindered in a hundred ways, but they have given evidence of the right kind of metal in their makeup, and St. Johns, Whitwood Court and Linnton are now a united community. The initial trip was made Wednesday afternoon, the little steamer leaving her dock at St. Johns nt 2:300111! made the trip in about five minutes. Hverything worked fine and she rounded into her slip as gracefully as it thick. llrothcr Stockton of the Telegram nnd Photographer Ferguson were on hand with their cameras and look several shots at her as she came to. The jcoplc at Hotel Clareitiout near the lauding on the west side of the river welcomed the new craft with the blowing of horns, firing of guns and waving of hats and handkerchiefs, which was answered by waving of hats, cheers and blowing of the whistle 011 the steamer. After a stop of a half hour 011 the west sitle of the "river the steamer returned to St. Johns. There were three or four vehicles and about 50 or Co foot passengers 011 the trip, nil of whom enjoyed the new boat in the highest degree. There will be n few changes made yet in the slips so as to make the landings easier and belter, nnd within a few days there will be nothing left to be tlcsired in the way of a ferry for St. Johns and Linnton. The merchants of St. Johns should not lose sight of the fact that there is 11 fine farming com tnuuity right over the ritlge in the Tualatin valley; that they are by leason of this ferry some seven or eight miles nearer to St. Johns than to Portland; that they will have 11 large amount of country produce to exchange for merchandise and should be encouraged to make this their trailing point. The street to the boat lauding should be placed in the best possible condition, every concession possible should be made in the mat tcr of ferriage, arrangements le made whereby their produce will be tukeu cure of as promptly and profitably ns it is done in Portland. Wc believe this cati be done without any appreciably exense to our business men and at the same time win for St. Johns u good bit of trade which now goes to Portland. Let us all work for it. There is nothing too good for St. Johns. We are here for business and let us get it. CITY COURT DOINGS Any package, no matter how large or small, will be delivered by us. Leave your bills of lading or baggage checks with C. W. Stearns, agent at St. Johns. We will go after your goods, pay charges and deliver at your door iti St. Johns. 8, Agent at St. Johns. O OOOOOOOOOOO! STEARNS 000 HAVE YOU AN EYE FOR BUSINESS Electric Light Will Make Salesmen of Your Windows After Dark There is no known illumiuaut which will light store win dows as effectively, handsomely and sat'sfactorily as Electric Light, Fabrics are shown in their true colois and every little detail is brought out in true proportion to its surroundings. Keep your place of business bright with Electric Light, and don't neglect the ELECTRIC SIGN, and you will keep busy. Light is the magnet that draws trade. The use of Electric Light is an advertisement of your pro gressive enterprise. It's th light that's bright. Call Main 6688 for information. . PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC 60. First and Alder Streets, TckphoM Mala 6488 PORTLAND, OREQON Interesting Cases Disposed of by Judge Esson. In the records of transactions in the city clerk's office we noticed two cases where action was taken to facilitate collection of delinquent accounts. . it - - t,-i- 1 I Aiioiuer ca c which creaieti con sidcrable interest, particularly so inasmuch as it was impossible for our city court to administer u pen alty severe enough to do justice to , the crime, was the case of the City ,of St. Johns vs. I. Wilson, charged with n crime of unmentionable in decency involving two little chil dren 10 und 11 years of age. The full limit of the law was dealt to the contemptible culprit, which was but 50 days in jail. It was unfor tunate indeed that he Could not have been brought before the state authorities, where he would un doubtedly have been given a good long sentence of penal servitude. We believe that a Jew feet of hemp judiciously used would be as ap propriate in such cases as it is in that of murder in the first degree, and we would be in favor of making that the penalty. W. E. COON Manufacturing Confactlenar Fresh Candies made daily No stale goods. Cigars, Tobacco, Ice Cream, etc. Jersey Street Stop on car line. Bear It in Mind. We have endeavored this week to place a copy of The Review in every home in St. Johns and imme diate vicinity. We have tried to secure good, honest carriers, and if they perform their duty well every home is supplied with a copy. If you are not a subscriber, we would be greatly pleased to have you be come one. If you do not have the dollar now send in your name any how; we'll trust you. Don't wait for our solicitor; let us have your name without personal solicitation. Your friends in the east would also no doubt le pleased to have you send them a year's subscription as a present. They are interested in you and want to know something about the city in which you now reside, and The Review will tell them about it. It is better to sub scribe now and get the benefit of semi-weekly which we anticipate publishing soon. Now it costs $1 a year; then it will be $1.50. Think it over. THE BAND BOYS Visit Stevenson and Have a Good Time. BENEFIT BALL GAME Between tiic Woodmen and I Odd Pcliows. The St. Johns C tlzens' baud spent the Fourth of July nt Steven son, Wash. That enterprising town on the bank of the Columbia had figured on having a rousing old time on the national holiday, nnd A most commendable effort is being put forth to get up a match game between the I. O. O. P. and the Woodmen lodges. Pascal Hill has very generously offered to do nate the use of the ball grounds for in looking around for the very best 1 1 lie purpose and it is the object of the movement to nave tliese two lodges each pick n team, play 11 lively game of base ball nnd give the gate receipts to the public library. This library Iwnefit game should apjK'ul to every citizen in the town and our business men should nr- PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD W. V. Jobes, President of the Jobes Milling Co., Passed Suddenly Away Tuesday The community was shocked Tuesday morning when the report was confirmed that Mr. W. V. Jobes had suddenly expired nt the office of the Jobes Milling Co. Mr. Jobes had not been in the best of health for some time, but there was nothing to indicate that the end was at hand, and therefore the blow was nil the more unexpected on the part of the relatives and friends. The deceased had gone to his office from his home ns usual Tuesday, and was with his son, W. H., when he suddenly dropped to the floor. Three physicians were hastily summoned, but it was nt once discov ered that he was beyond mortal aid, and he soon passed into the great be yond without being able to sieak a word. Heart failure was the cause of his death. Mr. Jobes was an upright man and 11 model citi.en. Honest mid upright in his dealings with his fellow men, he was greatly re.sjc:ted by all who knew him. A man of sound judgment, he was conservative in his views. In the death of Mr. Jobes St. Johns has suffered 11 distinct loss and his untime ly end Is greatly to be tegrettetl. Mr. Jobes was born in Roekford, III,, 55 years ago. He came to Spokane, Wash., whete, with his two sous, he engaged in the Hour mill business until 1004, when he erected the large mill in St. Johns. Deceased is survived by 11 widow nnd two sons, W. II. and A. R. Jobes, the latter at pteseut being one of our Couuciliueii. No funeral services were held here, the remains being shipped to Roekford, III., for interment. Mrs. Jobes and W. H. Jobes accompanied the body thither Wednesday evening. W. V. Jobes Al. L. IIOI.WiOOK C. 1-. BAII.UY St. Johns Land Co. The Largest and Oldest Real Instate Firm in St. Johns. musical organization to lurulsli en tertainment for the occasion, they decided that no better act could be done than to secure the services of the local musicians, All the boys had a good time. 1 hey were treated finely, the girls were good- IUUIIIIII, Mt I til. tVMIUtMIMV W was the best. They took in the ball 1 range to permit as ninny of their game, the races and the dance, help attend ns jtossible. It will Laurence Thorndyke, the irrepress- K-rliaps be difficult for all to get ible, went along as mascot. He j away, but they could buy tiekets entered into the free-for-all 100 .even if they could not attend and yard race and beat all opponents to a frazzle, and was rewarded for his extraordinary burst of speed with h prize of 4 10. The boys all re turned on Friday morning tired but happy. Others who went up from St. Johns are Mrs. Penney and the Misses Laura and Mcrta Gattou, Keep Him at Work. thus swell the receipts. It is ex pected to make the admission nomi nal ioc or 15c and it is hoped that an immense crowd will be the result. The date will be announced elsewhere. The public library is a commend able institution and should receive all the supiort jiossible. East St. Johns The center of the great development now Inking place on the Peninsula. We have only a few business lots left on Columbia Houlevartl, which fur a short time only will he sold al present prices. Some fine residence lots still on sale. Choice manufacturing sites adjoining the O. R. & N. railroad for sale on reasonable terms. Holbrookes Addition We have some choice lots in the vicinity of the new 520,000 school building now in course of construe tion. Call at our office for prices anil terms for either of these' desirable tracts. St. Johns Pll(,nc Ulli() 3104 Oregon ft . , i . t . . . t - ! . t . Enjoyable Outing. Mr. and Mrs, C. II. Derrie und Mrs, C, J, Muck are spending the week at Seaside. Next week Mr, Muck will take his summer vaca tion and spend it at the same favor ite resort. Mr. Muck ot course docs not wish his customers to rush j him this week, but we would like) to call attention to his new ad in another column and ask you to give the gentleman all that's coming to him, Nothing like making a fellow work when you have the chance, Some Fine Cherries. Johnnie Montgomery of Oregon City spent the Fourth with his friend Charlie Lelaud. Pascal Hill, the genial proprietor of the ball grounds, brought in to the Review some of the finest cher ries we have ever tasted in Hood River or any other place. They are of the Lambert variety, anil Mr. McKeon was buncoed into buy ing a box of them which would make, any country sit up and take notice. Mr. Hill shouk) place his cherries iu competition at any avail able cherry fair, for he certainly would take the buu. Dr. and Mrs. Strattou, their daughter, their sou and his wife and our whisker sharp, F. II.' Mansfield, enjoyed a fine little launch ' excursion on the river Sunday af- j teruoon. Mrs. Strattou was the first white child born at Oregon City. There is no more restful way 1 to spend an hour or two or even half a day. We have a bid in for 1 a trip of this kind when our chap-1 crone arrives to take care of us. ? St. Johns Undertaking Co. 2 Undertakers and Embalmers $ ? ?f Till'. OM.V t'NIIItUTAKIM. l.iTAIII.ISUMIt.ST IN Tlllt UTV U b I.aily AsUtitut. l'lione Maui 6jj. IM Tmouw Stiect. U li CN C5 C5 C?o Gxs CJ (5vs Cjo Go GJ Gnj c-s Cjo Cj 0s 3 Should Be Looked After. A little sou of one of our patrons was running along Polk street and stepped on a loose board, tripping himself down and injuring his arm severely. A job for the street com mittee. We understand that prop erty holders must keep their side walks iu repair, but u broken arm and an irate father might be an ex pensive reminder that someone had overlooked a duty. ZELLER-BYRNES CO. Undertakers Embalmers 0 LADY ASSISTANT Phones. Mum office, Fast 1088 llrauch office, Woodlawn 232 203 JERSEY ST, LEROY H. SMITH & CO. REAL ESTATE, FIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE Phone M 2025 Offices Cochran lllock, St Johns 408 Abiugtou Hldg., Portland r PETERSEN & NOCE, tailors I Mrs. K. Litikev and children, of . 1 a 1 -1 .!..:. r 1 1 urcuani, muuumu, arc visiiui m Mrs. Linkey's sister, Mrs. Urown. jj( Have moved to 408 N. Jersey St. Ladies' and Gents' Suits Cleaned Pressed and Repaired. Steam Cleaning and Dyeing. Will call for and deliver. Drop us a ostal . , , . . , . . . . g iWMMillMMHMHMMIMMI