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Historical Socicly ST. Johns review IT'S NOW UP TO YOU Toiubwtlbe lor THIS Paper All lh newt while It li newt It GET IN THE HABIT Ul iJvtrllilof la THIS Paper a 11 J eaa'll otter regret II. lie I la aloBceand katprlf hi it II i I I our moltu. Call In mil enroll m I Devoted to the IntereiU of lb Ptnlmul. the Manufacturing Center of the Norttiweit VOL. 8 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 191 1. NO. 2 SCORES GRAND SUCCESS Commercial Club Raises anil Gains Seventy HARMONY HOLDS FULL SWAY SI. Tnlnm certain! v did herself prom! at the booster meeting in the High school uiiditoriuin Monday evening. Never before in the his tory of the city has a meeting of like nature been held where such a spontaneous offering in the way of financial assistance toward organiz ing a commercial club was tendered, where a spirit ot such pel feet liar niony crvadcd the assemblage, where enthusiasm reached such heights, and where all manner of discord, jealousy and selfishness was conspicuous by its utter ab sence. All seemed willing to lend their aid and finances as far as ms sible in organizing the new club. Names of new members came roll iug in so rapidly that the secretary wus unable to inscribe them fast enough, and assistance was uecesary to write tlicm down as they were culled out. The amount of money pledged, besides the membership, was amazing, and far exceeded the exectatioiis of the most ardent booster. In half an hour's time over $1700 was pledged, anil as there were a number of business firms not represented at the meet ing, owing to prior engagements, it is confidently expected that the publicity fund will be easily swol len to $2500, and the membership reuch at least 150. The attendance was composed mostly of representa live business men and property own ers, all eager to promote something that would have a tendency to aid in advuuciug the welfare and fur ther development of St. Johns. Seventy individuals asked to have their names enrolled as members and $.755 pledged to be paid dur ing the year. The committee 011 arrangements recommended that the dues be placed at ft. 00, which was unanimously adopted by the meeting. The St. Johns Volunteer baud rendered some excellent music on the streets before the meeting free of charge, and was a potent factor in attracting the men to the meet ing. Sneed Bros.' Orchestra ren deied a number of most pleasing se lections in the auditorium that weie highly appreciated and heartily ap plauded. Few orchestras can fur nish better music than Sueed's. Like the band boys, they willingly gave their services to aid in the movement. The meeting was called to order by temporary president K.C. Couch, who, iu a few well chosen words, told how St. Johns had doffed her' swaddling clothes and had waxed strong and vigorous, and how a live wire commercial club could aid in its further development. The committee's report was then read, as follows: To the Honorable Chairman and members of St. Johns Commercial club, committee beg leave to submit the following: General arrangements resulting as you sec iu this meeting. You will specially note the servi ces of both the St. Johns Hrass Hand and the Sneed Orchestra, in whicb they have donated their ser vices to this meeting free. All speakers have expressed a willingness to contribute their ser vices freely and for the good of the cause. We did not take upou ourselves the responsibility of suggesting the policy in general of the club other than to recommend the acceptance and co-operation of all good citizens and to eliminate politics, religion, factions and classes, aud all subject matter other than for the general good of the city of St. Johns. We recommend that the general dues for membership be $1.00 per month and that the club accept do nations to any amount by interested citizens. Peter Antzen, ) M. G. Nease, f Com. A. W. Davis, ) The report was adopted in whole by unanimous voice of the audi ence. Perry C. Stroud told how the plaus for the new club were first formulated. He thought all should get together, lady boosters as well, (of which there were a few in the audience) and make the St. Johns Commercial club one of the finest organizations in the Northwest. H. C. Penuell of the St. Johus Lumber Co. said his compauy looked upon the nioveiueut with $1755 in Half an Hour Charter Members ereat favor, am! that it would do its full share and also aid in making un nnv t e lie encv tuat tnimii occur for one year at least C C. Chapman, piesidcnt of the Portland commercial club and the best booster the Pacific coast has yet produced, who has been fitting ly calltd a human dynamo of push and activity, was then called upon. His remarks were spoken in a most earnest manner and were deep ly appreciated. He said the mem bership could accomplish anything a community needed or desired; that social events could be held once a month, and that a club din ner once a week would not be a bad idea. It is very seldom the case, he said, where twin cit ies as closely connected as Port laud and St. Johns that there was ever enough vim and energy dis played iu the smaller city to organ ize a push club; that the people of St, Johns were to be congratulated upon the push they had displayed iu tuckling the project. He tho't a paid man should by all means be secured, a man of experience iu or ganizing and familiar with pub licity work, who could devote his entire time and energies to promo ting the interests of the club. That Portland Husiness Men's Associa tion, Ad and Auto clubs should be invited out later on, and Booster buttons provided and worn by each member with the inscription "Wel come to St. Johns." or "Come to St. Johns" inscribed thereon. Had a good live club been iu existence here, he !elteved,it would have had a fair chance of landing the Ileloit plant here; that Portland did not 1 care whether the industrial plants , were located iu St. Johns or in Portland, that that city would de rive the same benefit if located in either place, but St. Johns would have been t lie great gainer bad it been located licre. Tonight, he said, was the first time he became aware of or realized the fact that the little city of St. Johns, right at his elbow, as it were, was numbered among the ten largest cities iu Ore gon, and wound up his remarks iu predicting n glorious future for the St. Johns Commercial club. George M. Hylaud followed Mr. Chapman with one of the fin est and most eloquent addresses ever heard in St. Johns. Mr. Hy lung is a gifted orator, possessing a most pleasing voice and personality. For years he has been iu publicity work, and bis remarks were both interesting and instructive. Both Mr. Hylaud and Mr. Chapmau lent their aid aud talent to the forma tion of the club freely, generously and cheerfully. Mr. Chapman then stated it was time to see who was willing to join the new organization, and asked all who were willing to join to give ex pression to the wish. Names came iu thick aud fast, until about 70 had been enrolled. Others desir ed, to give it more consideration before tendering their names. Sub scriptions were then asked for and many responded spontaneously. A feature not to be overlooked, and which was productive of much merriment, was the appearance of City Attorney A. M. Ksson, gotten up to imitate an old moss back (al though Mr. Highland contended that there wasn't "no such animal" since the glacial periods) with the chin feathers, alfalfa locks aud all. Hedeprecated all proposed improve ments and modern facilities;thought thiugs were better as they used to be; didn't want to hear the noise of new industries; thought a free ferry a useless expense, uecianug inai the people on the opposite side of the river could stay over there and we could stay oyer here; that we had gotten along without it so far and could well coutinue to do so; thought we were getting altogether too extravagant with money, which would be better to save; that a com mercial club would cause confusion, bustle and activity.when we should have peace aud quiet; therefore he was persistently aud unequivocally ferninst it. It is needless to state that Mr. Ksson is really one of the best boosters St. Johns has. The meeting showed what could be done in St Johns when all decid ed to forget past differences aud aud unite in pushiug bt. Johus to the very frout row. It was truly a revelation to those who firmly be lieved the people of St. Johns could not get together. That much good will come of it is assured. A vote of thanks was tendered Messrs. Hyland and Chapman ,and also to the St. Johns Hand aud to Snecd's Orchestra for their very efficient aid, so willingly and cheer fully tendered. On suggestion of Mr. Chapman two citizens were selected as cap tains, aud they iu turn to select ten lieutenants to solicit for new mem bership. Messrs. A. C. Gesler and J. F. Hendricks were appointed as captains. Following arc the names of those who enrolled at the meeting, and it is assured that a number more will be enrolled before next week: II. W. lionham, A. A. Muck, F. W. Valentine, Chas. C.Woodhousc, Jr., A. W. Davis, E. F. Wilson, J. F. Hendricks, J. N. F.dlefsen, Alex Scales', Frank Test, Paschal Hill, J. B Holbrook, J.F.Gillmorc, J. S. McKinncy, C. S. Magill, W. S. Gillmorc, R. P. Douglass, 12. C. Hurlbert, S. L. Dobie, C. IS. Rus sell, F. A. Rice, Peter Autzen, P, H. Edlefsen. W. R. Harr. A. C. Gcslcr, H. L. Wright, C. R. rhoinpson, C. II. Boyd, A.D. Rob inson, J. A. Iluran, H. C. Schade, A. Scars, T. II. Cochran, A. A. Larrowe, I,. D. Jackson, S. W Bugbcc, M. G. Nease, F. P. Drink er, R. Alsberge, C. 12. Andrew, l liomas Olson, I L. Peterson, R. McKlnney, C. H. Smith, Mr. Tay lor, W. S. Kellogg, Kd. S. Currier, Win. Edtnondsoii.'C. 12. Hailcy, C. C. Curriu, T. D. Condon, Perry C. Stroud, H. I,. Nutting, W. A. Hennctt. C. F. Btittcrficld, Rev. F. J. Kctteuhofcn, II. C. Penuell, C. 12. Wheelock, K. C. Couch, Mr. Snyder, Thomas Autzen, II E.Mul hollau. Capt. F. 12. Smith, L. II. Chambers, Thos. Carroll, F. Marlon, A. W. Marklc, Sumner Newell, C. II . Carter, II. S. Simmons, 12. O. Learned. The contributors to the publicity fund aud the amounts they each subscribed follow: Nnmc Amount per 1110, Whitwood Rock Quarry. $10 Johnstone's Toggery. . . to Portland Manufacturing Co to St. Johns Water Co to St. Johns Lumber Co to Portland Woolen Mills 10 Peninsula Hank 10 Honhain & Currier 10 jCalef Hros 10 First National Hank 10 Chas. C. Woodhouse Jr 10 T. D. Condon to C. C. Currin . . T. H. Cochran Couch & Co Capt. F. 12. Smith A. I).. Robinson .... (per year) McKinney & Davis " ... Peninsula Sand & G. Co. " ... The next meeting has been called for Monday evening of next week iu the council chamber of the city hall. ADDRI'.SS 01' K. C COUCH Ladies aud Gentlemen: We have met tonight for a purpose thut must appeal strongly to every man, wo man aud child interested iu the welfare aud development of St. Johns the organization of a live and vigorous commercial club, Aud it is befitting that this meeting for such a beneficent purpose should be held in the auditorium of the James John High school, which building stands as a magnificent and splen did monument to the mau who gave more than any and all of us to posterity iu this, his beloved city a mau, who with miraculous pro phetic vision foresaw to a great ex tent what was to come to pass in a short span of years. Were this pi oneer, James John, here to meet with us tonight, his pride and sat isfaction over the marvelous devel opment aud the changes time has wrought in this city of his dreams would be unbounded. Tonight as we hark back over the vista of years siuce James John first set his foot upon St. Johns soil and pronounced it good, we cannot help but realize that St. Johns has indeed grown and flourished aud waxed strong. While young in years it has long since doffed its swadliug clothes aud today it stands at least the eighth city in Oregon in point of population. What it might have been had a good, live commercial club been organized and perpetuated from the time it began to take on metropolitan airs until the present time is more than we can know. That its growth and development would have been promoted and advanced by a strong commercial organization during the past few years cannot be denied. It gives me great pleasure tonight to know that at last a movement to form such a club has been inaugurat ed, backed by representative busi iuess men and private citizens, that bids fair to rival any other club of like nature in the Northwest, out side of Portland. The time seems most propitious for launching this new organization. The Doom Now the turkeys' days are numbered and he wont have long to wait. For the proclamation's issued fixing our Thanksgiving date. At the end of this November there will be a royal feast, Aud we'll hear a cry for turkey from the highest to the least. There'll be pumpkin pie and fixin's HI III l. . ...li. .1.1 . . 1 ncic 11 ue iiiiuiy piumc ucKiers aim me tnri crannerry sauce, And there'll be a lot of dainties some will feel inclined to shirk, Hut not one of all the eaters will decline a slice of tuik. There'll be children, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, uncles, auitls, With the turkey on the table as the object that enchants. And if they are still as huniiry as on feasting days before, They'll not stop at one good serving, but will pass their plates for more. There'll be trouble for the carver, though he tries to do his best, When too many call for drumsticks and too many want the breast; There'll be frequent calls for "Muffing" iu the most persuasive tones, And before the feast is ended there'll be nothing left but bones, So get ready, Mr. Gobbler, and get ready, Mistress Hen, For Thanksgiving day is coming, and you'll see your finish then. Now, at last, your days are numbered, and you won't have long to wait. At the end of this November you'll be smoking on the plate. Theodore H. Hoke. While disscutiott and factional differences have been more or lest rampant iu this little city during years that have passed, today this to a great extent has disappeared, and our citizens apparently are more willing than ever to join'haiids and work together in harmony. It is true that errors have been made In this municipality. Man is prone to err, but I believe they were er rors of judgment rather than of the heart. Hut tonight let us get together, and if we have any differences or unkindly feelings, let us bury them deeply Mau can ac complish but little individually, but collectively and with concerted efTort a community can accomplish wonders, St. Johus has reached a stage iu its steady progress where the aid of a helping hand such as a good live club could furnish would be of material benefit. With the great natural advantages and re sources it possesses a little push and well directed energy would prove n source of much assistance. The world at large should know of our advantages, how ideally we urc sit uated for manufactjiriug aud indus trial institutions, pur railway aud mai inc'facllitics, our superb streets; our fine city dock, our excellent schools, our healthful climate and the beauties and comforts that sur round utid environ us. It is be yond ieradveiiturc of doubt that St. Johns is destined to become the great shipping aud manufacturing port of the Northwest. It is bound to come In time, but the time can he hastened through the offices of u strong commercial club, such as I have reason to believe this new organization will become. Good Entertainment "The Strollers" provided fine entertainment and amusement at the St. Johns High auditorium last Saturday evening. It was the first number of the Lyceum Course of five uumbers.aud iu spite of the in clement weather was well attended. Harry Longstreet, one of the quar tet, was a whole show in himself, his humorous readings being greet ed with great applause. David Whitehead proved himself a finish ed violinist, while Hayden Thomas and Alfred Humfeld rendered pleas ing solos. The Strollers first ap peared iu evening dress, and then iu Scottish costume aud finally as sailor boys. The entertainment throughout was most pleasing aud well received by the appreciative audience. FIENDISH PAIN OF PILES Done away with by a pleasant in ternal medicine. All the worst tortures of human life, rolled into one, can hardly com pare with the fiendish pain of piles. The victim eagerly buys anything that will bring a moment's ease, but the trouble usually comes back, Get HI2M-R0ID a scientific in- ward pile cure, that frees the stag nant blood and dries up the piles. HEM ROID (tablets), sold by St. Johns Pharmacy aud all drug gists,under guaranty. Dr.Leonhardt Co.. Station B, Huffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet. Word comes from Graceville, Minn., that R. W. McKeon had the misfortune to break his arm while cranking up an automobile last week. While with his many friends we sympathize with him in bis hard luck, yet we are con strained to remark that if "Rill" had stuck to the printing business there would not have been the slightest danger of meeting such an accident in that employment. Just a glauce at autos as they pass iu the street is as near as a printer ever gets to them. of the Turk down each eager throat to toss. .1 . . Postal Savings Bonds Depositors of Postal Savings Sys tem may exchange the whole or 11 part of their deposits on January t , 1912, for the United States regis tered or coupon bonds iu denomina tions of $20, $ioo, $500, bearing interest at the rate of 2 t per cent. h.t annum, payable semi-annually utid redeemable at the pleasure of the United States after one year from the date of Issue, both princi pal aud intet est payable 20 years from date Iu United States gold coin. Postal Savings bonds are exempt from all -taxes or duties of (lie Unit ed States, a't well as from taxation iu any form by or under state, mu nicipal or local aiithoi ity. Applications lor the conversion of deposits into bonds on January t , 1912, must be received befote Dec. ii 9it, by postmaster at the de pository office where the certificates were issued. The postmaster will supply an application form which must be made out iu triplicate. The depositor must indorse and surren der with his application postal sav ings certificates covering the amount of the bonds desired, for which the postmaster will give him a receipt. When the postmaster receives the bonds applied for he will notify the depositor and will deliver the bonds on presentation of the receipt for the certificates surrendered. The conversion of deposits into bonds at n date less than one your after the certificates began to bear interest forfeits interest on the de posits us iu the case of withdrawal lor any other purpose. Postal Savings deposits converted Into bonds are not counted us a part of the maximum allowed one depositor, and there is no limitiou on the amount of available postal savings bonds which may be ac quired finally by n depositor. The exchange is considered as made on January t, and a depositor who has applied to convert into bonds nil or part of the maximum balance of $500 may dejosit an additional amount iu January, though the bonds may not yet have been delivered. If coupon bonds have been lost the government does not undertake to piotect the owner against the wrongful holder, but recognizes the holder only. The owner has re course only to such means as he could use to recover any other val uable property. A step of state-wide value has just been taken at the Oregon Ag ricultural College, where a division of extension has been added to the organization, the object being to extend the work of the institution into every section of Oregon. In struction iu farming will be carried into the homes, so that the people on the farms may carry mi such studies as they wish. Farmers' in stitutes will be extended and the scope of the work of the college will be much enlarged. One of the most important things contemplat ed by the new work will be a cam paign to have agricultural instruc tion carried 011 iu the rural aud city schools of the state. That seaweed of the Pacific coast will produce $12,000,000 annually iu potash tor fertilizer is a discov ery lately made by Secretary Wil son of the department of agricul culture. Here is a chance for Ore gon's coast line to contribute an en tirely new product to the wealth of the state. Regulate the bowels when they fail to move properly. HERHINI2 is an admirable bowel regulator. It helps the liver and stomach and re stores a fine feeling of strength and botiyaiicy. Price 50c. Sold by St. Johns Pharmacy, Council Proceedings All members surrounded the board at the regular session of the city council Tuesday night, with Mayor Couch presiding as usual. The first matter taken up was a petition for the improvement of Grcsham street from Huchanau to the south city limits. As there was some question as to whether the property would stand for the ini provetneiit, matter was referred to the street committee for investiga tion. Chas. C. Harhite asked that his saloon license be transferred to James Maltou and II. C. Hrazcc. Upon the recommendation of the liquor license committee the request was granted. Robinson & Foster, contractors, asked for extension of 60 days time on th" improvement of Crawford and Tioga streets, claiming that unfavorable weather had interfered witlt completing the contracts on time. Granted iu both instances 011 motions of Aldermen Valentine and Hill, respectively; all yes. A number of proticrty owners interested objected to the viewer's report on the proposed opening of Hradford and Crawford streets. 1 lie reports and remonstrances were hehl over for two weeks in order to give the dads lime to make a full investigation of conditions. A leiuonstriiiice signed by fieo- M. Hall, A. 1). McDonald, M. F. Loy, et. at. threatened council that they would not pay their assess ments upon the Jersey street iiiiirovemeut in its present condi tion, and warned council against is suing warrants against same. The Solons thought the remoustrators had become unduly excited, that there was 110 intention 011 the part of the council to make assessment against he property until the work had been completed sattslactorliy; that the street was accepted only to oh.ii it to trallic; that they did not believe the contractors wotild ask for payment until they had shown a better street. Alderman Hill stated thai while he had been one of Westruinite'sstaunchestsup porters, he would be the last to vote for payment until it was a good street, and thut the property own ers had 110 cause for alarm. The following bills were allowed on motion of Alderman Muck: H. J. Simmons, $22.50; Henry A. Harrar, $.15; Win. S. Skans, $15; Thurston Joiison, $30; 12. W. McLean. $30; I). J. Horsiuaii, $25; total $167.50. A resolution providing for a spe cial election to be held Dec. 5th for Ihe purpose of ratifying the ferry bonds was adopted 011 motion of ldermau Muck. G. W. Hates & Co. ami the First National Hank of St. Johns were bidders on $25,500 worth of im provement bonds, On motion of Alderman Muck they were 11 ward ed to the latter; all yes. bids for the improvement of Newton street were read, as follows: C. U. Wheelock, 54.39"-9i J. Peterson it Co. 5 4, 462. 90; Peninsu la Sand & Gravel Co., 54,106,77; T. II. Cochran, $4,138.10. The Peninsula Sand & Gravel -Co. being the lowest bidders, the contract was so awarded. Baltimore street bids: Kiiowles & Nelse, 5 2,383.80; T, II. Coch-I ran, 52,190.02; Peterson & Co., I 52,587.84; Hldnwardedto T. H.1 Cochran. Alderman Purriue asked that a lease be entered into with the St. Johns Lumber Co. for use of or lions of Hradford and John streets, and the city attorney agreed to have a lease ready to submit to council next week, The city engineer submitted a profile of a roadway from Willam ette boulevard to the dry dock. The draft showed a six er cent, grade and a most pleasing route, The engineer and street committee were directed to confer with Mr, A, M. Stearns, a portion of whose laud would be affected, and ascertain if the roadway could not be pushed through as profiled. Hood River aud Albany have held their apple fairs and are ready to show their prize winners at the Oregon apple show iu Portland No vember 15-18. both fruit displays were a credit to the two apple cen ters and they will be heard from when the prizes are awarded at Portland, Preparations are com plete for this event and it promises to be the best exhibit yet held by the state horticultural society, $14.80 to Spokane and return, Nov. 22 aud 23, 1911, via the North Hank Road for the National Apple Show. The tickets are good for return until December 2, Vis it the greatest apple show iu the world aud enjoy the E-KAN-OPS carnival. 0. M. Cornell, agent. High Class Pictures Thrilling and exciting scenes were depicted iu the most thrilling and exciting manner at the Multno mah theatre Monday and Tuesday when "The Hattle," and "Lost iu the Jungles," were presented. That Fred is a capable manager is not only shown by the high class pic tures presented, but also by the way they arc shown on the screen and the general management of the theatre. Special arrangements arc made witli the General Film Co. of Pott laud for each program, and many supreme feature photoplays are being presented at each change of program. Mr. Pelletiei, a high class singer, offers the best iu ballad, and Shank land aud assistant Iu music ami effects. Philathea Class Last Suiidav. Nov. to. n fine lame class of votimr Imlliw nxiin. bled Iu the class room of the First baptist church for the purpose of studying the Sunday school lesson. 1 lie class meets every .Sunday mornliiL' nl 10 it. 111 tit tin. ilinnii and it is urgently requested that all young lames attend these meetings. Come L'irls ntnl liuln iw iit 11 tunn-i' attendance than the Haruca's have so that we get to keep the class room again for next mouth. For the benefit of those who have no quarterly you will find the lesson In the limit: nf Kin. HI li chapter 15-36 verses. Mrs. W. T. 1 t rorti, reporter. Building Permits No. 96 To F. 12. Smith to erect a garage 011 New Vork street be tween Fcssctidcu street and St. Johns avenue ;cost 5250. No. 97 -To I.N. Coffyu to uiecl a dwelling on Huchanau street be tween Fcsseiideu and Seneca; cost 51650. Alust Be Sold A fine, new modern nine-room house, three blocks from ear line. only tun minutes walk from cuntur or town, lo buy the ground ioox 100 feet ami build now wilt cot 54500. A rare opportunity for a home, or as an Investment as it on 11 be bought NOW for the cost of the house alone. A. II. Powers, Lliiu ton, Ore. R. F. D. J. II. Johnstone of the Toggery has leased the rooms now occupied by Lang K: Co., Elite iiiillluuiy and what was formerly Gamiuel'n ool hall iu the Holbrook building, and will take powieMlou of the whole the first of Jauuury. It U his intention to place therein a mammoth stock of goods, making it the largest and most up-to-date establishment iu the City. The room will be thoroughly overhauled and remodeled. French plate glaiw will be used iu the frout, beside othur modern improvements. A huge electric sign will aUo be plaewl at the building. Capt. G, H. Dunbar. lut com mander of the United Statu Dredg er Chinook was iu the city Monday bidding old friends good bye, pre paratory to leaving for an indefi nite stay at his old home iu North Castiue, Maine. Captain Duiilmr was a careful, painstaking, efficient officer, and the big dredger did flue work under his command. His many friends here sincerely wih him a pleasant trip ami hope that he may soon return. A special committee of tint Port laud commercial club i boosting flax culture with the hope of build ing up an industry iu this statu. A meeting was held during the week and considerable progress it buiug made. Investigations have shown that flax of exceptionally long fibre can be grown here aud all faeilitio. are favorable for linen manufacture. The St. Johns Dairy Produce Co. at 206 North Jersey, is now butter able than ever to supply the wm us of their patrons. Come ami sue. Telephone Col. 194. 53-3 Good second hand safe for sole cheap at II. F, Clark's, the furni ture man. tf The funeral of Rudolph KiMniar ut Portland Sunday was largely at tended by St. Juhiik- fiiyndj.