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About St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 26, 1909)
Small Profits Special Net Prices on Lace Curtains One Week Bis; Sales Give Your Wife SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR A new dinner set - - $5.00 A good Pedistal Dining table - $10.00 or A solid Michigan White Oak table $15.00 Or agalu you might make her happy with a new i mattress lor tier oca. Wo have the BEST and the CHEAPEST $2.50 to $16.00 on easy terms, f OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE Easy Terms Right Prices "When you think of Groceries, think of COUCH & COMPANY." k j All kluds of atopic groceries, canned goods, delicacies for J your tabic, fresh fruits and vegetables. Jjl g A large list ot satisfied customers Is our best recomnend J Dry goods, notions and shoes. Try us on these lines. Wc & S ore not giving goods away, but wc are making prices as low 5Sg J os a safe business will permit. Wc try to make it your Inter- - l est to Buy Family Supplies HERE. V COUCH & CO. ao6-o8 PhUndelplit St. I'hono Jcy 97 J Stoves will lit St. Johns Hardware Company are nit o( the new variety that have scicntlfi cally arranged draft. The kind that lraw with out blowing the kind that makes heat and no smoke. See our splendid assort ment of everything In the itove line from the kitchen range to the parlor heater. THEY WIN IN A WALK or even when you are sitting or stnndlug. Our Suits and Over coats always look well and command the admiration of every student of correct dress for men. We make the most stylish SuiU and Overcoats, perfect from fabric to finish, aud there Is a distinctiveness about the details In the cut and the "hang" ol the garments, that stamps the work as artistic tailoring. Cleaning Pressing and Repairing JOHN NOCE 8c CO., Fashionable Tailor Nest to Post Office Fhonc Richmond 941 Flue Blocks V. W. MASON Contractor mn4 Builder Manufacturer of Cement Blocks, Flue Blocks. Cement Drain.Tlle, Sewer Pipe, Cement Sidewalks, bteps ana rounaauons Cement Block Building a Specialty Phone, Drop me a Card or Call at Residence and Office 646 Hartmau Street, Cedar Park, St. Johns 1 oooo40aoao040oo EDMONDSON CO., Plumbing and Tinning MIS. JantytoMt Phone Jersey 91 Local News. Work on the bridges over the North Bank cut doesn' t seem to be progressing any too rapidly for some reason. In publishing the names of the surviving sons of tne late bamuci W. Simmons last week we Inadver teutly omitted that of Albert, o Gladly and freely and courteous' ly will the First National Bank ex plain how you need not work at all. Ask. 3 per cent, auu interest com pounded every six months. P. W. Hlumau has returned from t .or t an extended sojourn ai nis oiu home in Michigan aud other east ern points. He said he had not the slightest desire to return there to live, and that Oregon is good enough for him. W. R.Kllgorc, a member of Gen eral Compsou Post, was buried un der the auspices of the post, Sunday from his late home in Portland, Post Commander R. H. Miller be ing In charge. The services were most impressive. The saw mill just north of Linn- ton is rapidly assuming shape. Some of the heaviest machinery on the coast is now being Installed, and it is a question of only a few short weeks until the mill will be com pleted aud in running order. The gas company has about ab andoned work for the winter in the way of laying pipes, etc. The wet weather makes It a very costly proposition to dig trenches just now. In the spring, however, an army of men will again be placed at work. The Peninsula bank Is having a two-Btorv. solid cement vault placed at the rear cud of the room in their banking Institution. The vault Is twenty inches thick, commodious and the best one of Its kind on the Peninsula. It will prove a great convenience to the pioneer bank. The Columbia Steel Co. is still filling in their property on the west side of the river. It is said that it will be two years before the large plant from Portland will be removed to this site, the company having se cured an extension of lease on the ground now occupied by the works. A. Gerrald will soon begin the erection of a large two-story frame apnrtment building on Portsmouth Ave., between Willis street aim Dawson Boulevard, Portsmouth. This will be one of the first apart ment houses to be erected on the Peninsula, and it will contain five suits of two aud four rooms each. Dr. A. W. Vincent has removed his woodshed from adjoining Ivan- hoe street to farther back on his ground. The change makes a marked improvement. The doctor lini HniMit nintiv laborious hours in filling in and seeding his large lawn, and as a result he can now boast of one of the finest lawns hi St. Johns. 0 Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Day and neice Miss Elizabeth Stalter, re turned Mouday of last week from a month's visit at Heppner, Oregon. On last Friday the party departed for San Jose and other points in California, where they expect to re main until next spring. Miss Stal ter will atteud school in the land of flowers and orange blossoms the coming winter. Dr. F. I. Peterson, chiropractor, now carries a card in tne Keview. The Dr. is a resident of St. Johns, making his home with P. H. Edlef- sen, and is thoroughly skilled in his profession. He is a pleasant gentleman and Is meeting with ileasing success in Ids chosen call ing. Any one dcslriug the servi ces of a first class chiropractor should give him a call. The W. O. W. decree team has secured handsome new uniforms, and donned them for the first time last week. Thev present a hand some and natty appearance, and the members are greatly pieaseu witu them, The Order Is making stren- ous efforts to increase their mem bership by at least fifty by January first, and the success witu wmcu they are now meeting gives plenty of assurance that tills mark will easily be reached. A Scotch landlord was.in the hab of making a feast for his tenants each year. No intoxicating drinks was ever served, but plenty of milk. One of the tenants took a flask full of whiskey with him when went to tne least and poured a generous quantity ot it into tne glass of milk of bis neighbor's when be was not looking. His neighbor finally put the glass to bis lips, smacked them and then drank' the contents at a gulp. Turning to the man on his left he exclaimed: "Hon, Samma, what a kow." it You eet a reward of merit for saving a part of your wages. The First National Bank pays it. Asic ibout it 3 per cent. According to the bank statements published elsewhere, both iustitu tions are prospering nicely, o Mayor Hendricks aud the la grippe, have been having an Inter esting tussle this week. I he grippe had the best of the argument at last report. An emigrant car from Clinton, Wis., consigned to Frank Burnett arrived at St. Johns last week. It was laden with household goods for Mr. Burnett, who intends making this city his home. Some people seem to have gotten the idea into their heads that Colin- cilmcti receive pay for any special meeting they may hold. This is erroneous. According to the char ter pay may be received for regular meetings only, which may occur only once each week. In order to enlighten the public as to some of the salient provisions of the franchise held by the water company, a committee was appoin ted by Mayor Hendricks to carefully examine the document and make their report in writing. It may be found elsewhere in this Issue. St. Johns is to have another pa per. It will be a prohibition pub lication, and will be published aud edited by Rev. C. h. Owen, pastor of the Baptist Church. The base ment of the church is being conver ted into a press room. The first issue will make its appearance about the middle of December. Mrs. S. L. Lloyd aud daughter Mrs. E. W. Foster, went to New- burg Wednesday, to attend the wedding of Kathcriuc L. Diamond aud Claud Oppcu. Miss Diamond is a ucicc of Mrs. Lloyd aud is quite well known here, having visited here several times. The schools closed for three days this week in order that the teachers and pupils might enjoy a good, long Thanksgiving vacation. The many holidays afforded by our present school system is very gratifying to both pupils and teachers, as the for mer have more recreation aud the latter get full pay for services un performed. If the school term was reduced to nine months and a few of the holidays eliminated, educa tion would be less expensive aud the result would be about the same. It costs in the neighborhood of $135 a day to run our schools. J. T. Brooks, the genial shoe maker, was the victim of a surprise party at his home on North Kell ogg street Monday night. It was the 56 anniversary of Ills birth. The members of the M. E. Church be came acquainted with this fact and number of them assembled and bombarded his domicile in a body, while the unsuspecting gentleman was calmly and peacefully perusing an evening paper before the fire. The surprise was complete, but Mr. Brooks was equal to the occasion, and soon the company was made "at home ' and a most enjoyable evening followed. Three 1 pound packages regular diamond Wtea, i M. E. Hollen beck Cash Grocery. I A Roval Charter Oak Steel Ranee as good as new A 5(65.00 Stove for $27.50. At Hendricks' Hdw. Co. Four packages Wadco Condensed Mince Meat, 30 cents M. E. Hoi- leubeck, Cash Grocery. o It you want to buy.ront, aoll or exchange property aoo Wolcott, (The Rent Man.) 401 South Jersey. Side entrance o Haro your property Insured la the St. Paul or Northern tiro Insuranco companlos. They are the boat. 8. L. Doblo, agent. -o Can't you save a LITTLE bit of that $100 you will get next week? Surely you can put away $1 of it. Ask the First National Bauk for par ticulars. It pays 3 per cent. 0 How is vour Insurance? Let us write some for you in the best of Board Companies, b. w. Kogers, 309 N. Jersey St. 0 Ifnr Snip One c room house. price $8oo, $150 cash, $10 per month. Houses for rent. Curtis Co., Cedar Park. 0 Have vou thought how fine It would be if you had someone or something doing your day's work for you? Ask the First National Rank to exnlaiu to-uav. It com pounds interest every six months. o All our meata are government In spected and the best that money can buy. They are neatly and careful- handled. Come In and leave your order for free delivery. Ward'a Central Market 0 All kinda of laundry work done promptly. Rough dry washing 6 aanta per pound, Calla made for laundry at any place. Ring ua up Phone Rich. 931, St. John Laun dry. Churchill BrosproprUtera. ROBBED! We were robbed tt week or so ago of our small change, n safety razor and a few other small articles, but our loss is nothing as compared to yours, if you arc not using one of our fine Seamless Hot Water Bottles, you are daily using one of the greatest comforts of life. Our line of rubber goods is complete and contains some exceptional values. We guarantee our seamless bottles to last two years. Don't forget about the Naptha Nest ISgg Lice Killer. NORTH BANK PHARMACY HOME OF THE FAMOUS NYALS REMEDIES. "CURRIN SAYS SO." I The Peninsula Bank (Established 1905) In the selection of a bnnk the first thing of importance to be considered is ab solute safety. The prudent depositor should know the character and the standing of the bank with which he deals. Therefore, before inviting his confidence and soliciting his patronage, wc beg to submit a list of directors who are all practical and successful business men: OFFICERS Rout. Tkkat Pi.att, President F. C. Knait, Vice President C. A. Wool), Cashier DIRECTORS M. L. HouiuooK, Capitalist F. C. KNAt'i', Sec. Peninsula Lumber Co. Pimm AuTzitN, President Portland Mfg. Co. R. T. Pi.att, Plntt & Piatt, Attorneys. II. L. Powhks, Vice President and Geti. Mgr. Lcvviston Land & Water Co. Tims. Cociikan, Contractor. C. A. Wood, Cashier. I Interest paid on Savings Accounts and Time Certificates. Open an account with the conservative Pioneer Bank Ladies' Suits That Suit the Ladies Something new in St. Johns-A new and complete line of Ladies' Dress Skirts, Silk Underskirts Long Coats, Rain Coats and Capes ARE NOW ON DISPLAY The ladies of St. Johns aud vicinity are cordially invited to call aud inspect this new stock of ladles' apparel. The goods were bought direct from the manufacturer, thus saving the middle man's profit. Our reputation for first class goods and uptodntc styles in the millinery line should be sufficient assurance that the new line will not be inferior in material or design. Cut prices will prevail In the millinery department for a few days. Remember, you also get free library tickets. Vogue Millinery UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH Rev. C. P. Gates, Pastor 4 . Subject Sunday evening, Nov. -f 28th, at 7:30 o'clock: "SAFE AT HOME" l -flf4 I Five Reasons For Fall Painting I, The wood Is thoroughly dry. T 2. Taint penetrates deeper In A rt iffTt i . Fall weather is warm, dry, " " dependable, 4. Wet weather decays unpro- tccted surfaces. 5, l'all painting keeps out whit- ' ... ,nl.lii - ...... ... , . Acme tjuamy rami rimsnes. i Soo m. Wo havth "Goods" HENDRICKS' HARDWARE CO. For Salo Square Chaso piano hi first class condition, flno tono and recently tuned. I'rlco 7G, 1 15 and balanco on terms to responsible party. Call C29 S. Ivauboo street. W Men's Clothing We have the agency for the Rothchild line E Guarantee their wear and fit. We also carry a few Overcoats and Cravencttcs of the same line. No marking up too per cent, profit and then marking down. We just give you the value for your money in this line, as well as in the Shoe, Dry Goods and Grocery Lines Aquapelle Clothing, Fish Brand Slickers and Boston Rubbers are in demand now, and there are no better brands on the market. BONHAM & CURRIER C8C839C8C8w6C8w606C6C6C I I 1