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homeIFURNISHERS SO I'03 JERSEY ST. It will pay you to get prices on anything you need, NOW while our ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE IS ON We can save you money on Ranges and Linoleum. We have remnants of Linoleum that will often fill your rooms. Guaranteed Sewing Machine ts) $35.00 - $25.00 - $22.50 - $20.00 Pay $5.00 down and $1.00 a week 25 per cent discount on BRASS BEDS 20 per cent discount on HEATING STOVES MR Number of Cuts That Will Attract Attention 50c Ilobsons Tolu Lung Balsam 24c i 25c Ilobsons EZY Liver Pills 10c Hobson's Guaranteed Remedies 50c Hobsou's Eczema Ointment 24c 25c Ilobsons Cold Tablets 10c 25c Ilobsons Tolu nml Honey 15c $1.00 Diamond Eye Glasses 59c toe Ilobsons 1'rotecto Corn Plnsters ;c $t Hay woods Kidney Remedy 49c Kodaks, Photo Supplies -Eastman's Leather Goods fi.no Hand lings 69c 1. 50 Ilnud lings 980 2.50 Iltuitl lings 1.93 75c Purses t9c 50c Purses 39c 35c l'lirscs 19c 75c Collnrnnd CufF box 49c ji.oo Cii;nr discs 69c 50c Cljrnr Cases 39c Rubber Goods fj.ooComb. Fount, Syringe. f 2. t 2.50 225 11 11 11 2.00 ' ' " 1.50 " " " fi.50 Mot Wntcr Hottlcs 2.00 " " " 1.50 !,( 2,t9 t.M 1.69 t.49 I.29 1.93 1.49 98c 69C Toilet Articles 25c Cold Crcnin 16c 35c Mention's Talcum 15c 25c Colgate's Talcum 15c 50c l'acc Powder 33c 50c Kobertine 39c 50c Camolhic 39c 50c l'cbcco Tooth l'nstc 33c 25c Hiithymol Tooth l'nste ....17c 25c Colgate's Tooth 1'aste 17c 25c Colgate's Shave Stick 19c Soaps 25c Cutlcurn 16c 10c Palm Olive He toe Rlvccrliie 7c 15c Colgate's Oatmeal 7c 10c Colgate's Almond 7C jc Colgate's Palm ic 5c Hotel Soap, per dozen 25c Combs and Brushes fa.oo II. llriuh $2.19 2.50 " 1.9H 2.00 " 1.69 10 " 98c 1.00 " 69c 25c Hand Scrubs 19c toe . jC Patent Medicines ft, 00 Swamp Root 69c 1.00 Plnkham's Coiiixhiiii1. . .690 i.ool'ertum 69c 1 .00 S. S. S 690 1.00 Ayer's SnrsApnrllln . . . 69c 50c Doan's Kidney Pills 390 50c DeWltt's Kidney Pills 33c 50c Kodol 33c 50c Daiulerine 33c 50c I,l(Uozoue 33c 50c llorden's Malted Milk 290 fi.oo " " " ....59c No. 907 Iron Bed Price $3.75 $1 down, $1 weekly No. 935, price $5.00 The Last Word Editor Review: I believe by nil rulr of debate 1 am entitled to the doting ad dress. I will be very brief. Yet, I voted for the dock bonds, following the advice of the Review. Yes, I was in favor of sell, i ing the city dock when we had an offer of J75.0O0, and did my best to sell, but it re. I ?uired six votes to sell, and we had only ive. At chairman of the street committee I accepted only three blocks of Fessenden street, Ivanhoe to Edison. As to making I tax levies, giving franchises and fixing sal. i aries those things were agreed upon in executive session, and who hnppenrd to make the motion in the council was of no moment. So much for my record in the I council, which, however, has nothing what. ever to do with the question of immediate i annexation, only when you havn no case, I abuse the opposing council. I The Review says: why not St, Johns buv the water works) First, we could not sell ' the necessary bonds unless tho water com. ! pany would take them, tamo as tno lerry company did, Would they do it) You know the lawyers say our charter was not legally adopted and turned down our fer ry bondsanother most excellent reason for immediate annexation. Second, we would even then have to annex in order to get Dull Run water at Portland prices. I deny that my answer to questions I and 10 contradict each other. The firit relates to taxes, the 10th to the selling price of land. The sum or amount of taxes we have to pay depends on the demands of the tax eaters, and has little to do with the selling price of land. Your argument teems to be that the only way . to keep ' taxes down is to keep the value of land down. You may do it that way, but you will kill the town. Stationary or falling property values are a positive sign of a dy ing town, and I will venture that any prop, erty owner in St, Johns will gladly stand for the proportionate increase of taxes if you will sell his property at an advance of 25 per cent. Your intimation that Mr. Cook was yearning to be put on a commit, tion. etc., was entirely gratuitous, lie has retired from official life. My proposition was and is to discuss the appeal to the su. n-.tno rmirt. allowing immediate annexa tion, to get a good representative on the ' new Portland commission wnen rormea, for which honor I have nominated the Hon. K. C. Couch in a former cornmunica. tion. which I wish to emphasize now as a man .who gets things when they are due, giving us some show for our share of ben efits. The Review admits that annexation !. inevitable, and then fills columns with arguments against what it admits it cannot j prevent against the inevitable. The ques. ) tion under discussion was not annexation: ! we both agree that it is inevitable, but ; whether it is better to annex now or tight it off as long as possible. The Review has failed to point to a single advantage to be gained by delay, has failed to point out a tingle thing that ought to be done or that we could do by waiting one year or five years, the whole argument being that we should not annex at all, yet admits it is in evitable. Why argue against the inevita. V.!.) Miaht as well arsue against death or taxes. 1 am sorry the editor happenedJ to live on the wrong side ot the nver back in Pennsylvania -it seemed to sour him on annexation. Ask Albina how it came out after annexation. 1 have nothing to re. tract. I assert that the best interests of this territory would be served by immedi ate annexation, since it is sooneror later in rvlt.tile. and for the reasons before given. I do not think it profitable to discuss this j matter further. Very truly yours S. C COOK. Pupils. Attention To the first student bringing in the correct nrithinctical solution of the following problem will be given ioc worth of school supplies your own selection. Answer to problem nml name of winner published next week, These problems will con tinue for some time. J. M. Sbnw, Groceries, school supplies, bnkery goods, fruits, nuts, etc., 802 North Ivanhoe: Problem: -Give exact time in hours, minutes, and seconds when the minute hand of it watch will be directly over the hour hand be tween ten and eleven o'clock. K. of P. Installation The following officers were in stalled by Holmes Lodge 101 on Friday evening, January 12th: V. W. Mason, C. C; J. K. Hil ler, V. C; A, Carl Nelson, P.; II. W. Brice, M of W.; D. P. Hors man, K. R. S.; A. M. Essott M. of IS.; P. L. Babcock, M. of A.; L. P. Clark, I. G P. W. Valentine, 0. G. School Notice New school term begins Feb. 1st. Children starting in the first grade for the first time should enter the first day. Any child is eligible that will be six years old before April 15. No child will be received after Feb 16. Chas. II.Hoyd.Supt. For Sale 85x100 lot, 4-room,new plastered house, iiySweuseu street. Price $1050, half cash. 50x100 lot, 4-room house, facing east, 708 East Richmond street. Price $900. Small payment dowu, about $10 a month. 5-room modern house ou East Mohawk street, half block front car line, price $1350. Will trade for vacant lots. Inquire of S.C. Cook, 308 E. Fesseuden street. For the freshest and choicest meats of all kinds, .visit the St. Johns Meat Market ou Jersey street. Remember Opie Reid at the high school auditorium Feb. 5th. The Bachelors' club gave another of its delightful dances iu the St. Johns rink last Thursday night. The attendance was large and en joyed the good time provided by the Bachelors to the fullest extent. The Bachelors' club is the classiest and jolliest organization that has ever held forth in St. Johns, and the announcement of a dance by the Bachelors is always looked forward to with pleasurable anticipation. For Insurance see F.W. Valentine W. Lessing is having n cozy and comfortable home erected ou Willis boulevard, near St. Johns avenue. Horn to Mr. and Mrs. Wade McLaue, Sunday, January 14,1911, an 8-pouud sou, short weight. The child and his Grandad Byerlee are both doing flue. Mrs. Maggie Wilson is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. h. A. Simmons. She has just re turned from a two months' visit iu Los Angeles, Cal. A meeting of the LuFollette club to effect a permanent organization will be held next Wednesday even ing at 8 o'clock iu the city hall. All interested arc invited to attend, Chas. Bredeson, Tern. Sec. F. E. Reed and wife leave this week for New York state. Mr. Reed has acted as representative for the Oregoniau to some extent, and has been representing several publications iu New York state. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward off an attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of mothers use it successfully, Sold by all dealers. Owing to lack of space and the lateness of the hour, we are com pelled to omit the high school notes and a writeup of the institution of the Eastern Star Tuesday evening, which we regret being compelled to do. They will appear next week. First Christian Scieuce Society: Sunday 11 a. in., Wednesday, at 8 p. tn. Reading room open Tues day and Saturday from 2 to 4 p. tn, All cordially invited to the services and reading room. Subject for January 21, "Life," II. L. Nutting, formerly a resi dent of St. Johns, but for the past five years superintendent of the Pen inslua Lumber Co., has removed to St. Johns, taking up his residence at 215 North Hayes. Mr. Nutting has severed his connection with the Peninsula Lumber Co. and associ ated himself with T. H. Cochran in the general contracting business. He is now at Elmo, Wash., super vising a large contract of pipe lay ing for his firm. The Peninsula National Bank has gotten out the niftiest, and most convenient check books that we have ever seen. The checks are protected by an especially handsome leather covering with a clasp. Each check is an advertisement for St. Johns, as on the face of each is finely engraved a view of the St. Johns harbor, with the inscription: "St. Johns.the gateway to Portland harbor," The recipients of these works of art are immensely pleased with them, and the enterprise of this banking institution is fully appreciated, W. J. Nolan has begun construc tion ou a handsome residence ou Dawson street, between Buchanan and Burr. The Debonaire club entertained their husbands in n delightful man ner at luncheon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Ililler Wednesday evening, a more complete account of which will appear next week. After five years of preparation. ground was broken last week for the first building of Reed college, the new $3,000,000 university to be built in Portland. The college will open next September. It is expected to rank withtbebest similar institutions iu the country. First Baptist Church Sunday school 10 a, in,; worship 11 a. m and 7:30 p. m.; B.Y,P.U.,6:30 pin. Morning topic: "A Spoiled Ser mon." Evening: "A Pitiable Plight," Mrs. N, O. Isaacson will sing: "The Gates of Paradise." All are invited. II. F. Cheney, pastor. The Ladies' Aid of the Congre gatioual church have elected offi cers for the ensuing year, and are at work with renewed vigor. They will serve a clam chowder supper with accessories at the manse Wed nesday evening, January 24th, for 25 cents. Everybody most cordial ly invited, Press Cor. Frank L. Test, who is convales cing from a serious illness, expects to leave Monday with his family on the steamer Beaver for Los A'igeles and Santiego, Cal,, where they an ticipate remaining for a month or two, Prank's many mends wish him bou voyage, a speedy and coin- tdete recovery and a pleasant stay n the laud of sunshine and orange blossoms. The Ellsworth Spark Arrester Co. yesterday concluded a deal whereby it came into possession of a fine 100x100 site ou the corner of Philadelphia and Bradford streets for the purpose of at once begin ning construction ou a manmactur ing plant for the manufacture of spark arresters, blow pipe fixtures, saw mill and logging supplies, and other devices. L. K. Trent, a Port land business man, is at the head of the new concern, which promises to develope into large proportions. Alluring inducements were offered to have the plant locate at Kenton, but the company greatly preferred a site here. McKinuey & Davis engineered the deal in securing the site, which had been recommended by several of our citizens as one of the best sites in tne city. How is Your Title? Hnve vmir abstracts made, con- tiuvied or examined at the Peninsu la Title. Abstract and Realty Co" Accurate work. Reasonable fees. II. Henderson, manager, 208 North Jersey, McDonald building. NORTH BANK PHARMACY HOME OF THE FAA10US NYALS and A. D. S. REA1ED1ES. "CURRIN SAYS SO." V'1 Dl'.MVHK. HVltRYWHHRU P1UJI5 PHONU COU'MIIIA S07 Local News. A nearly new range cheap at Calet Bros. Call at the St. Johns Meat Mar ket for your meat supplies. 0 Picture frnming done at Portland prices at II. F. Clark's, the furni ture man. tf cow u For Sale Fine five-venr-old cheap. Gives an abundance of mill;. Pull nt 1 iti r.rilmni. t( Oregon Grape Circle 541, Women of Woodcraft will entertain the big campaign committee, 1 uesday even ing, January 23. It is hoped every member will be present ou this grand occasion. Several second hand ranges and cook stoves at Calef Bros. New management, new methods, new meat at the St. Johns Meat Market. 0 We will buy your vacant lots or your equity for cash if your price is right. McKinuey ci Davis. Wolcntt (the rent man) 130 nth street, Portland, is the man to sec for real estate or mercantile deals, 46tf. Congregational Corner of Rich mond and Ivanhoe streets. Bible school at 10 a. in., preaching servi ces at 11 n. m. and 7:30 p. m. Re ception of new members at morning service. Public invited. 0. W. Nelson, pastor. 0 The Callaway. Under new man agement. All rooms newly furn ished, Free bath, phone and elec tric lights. Hot and cold water. Rooms reasonable. Mrs. Edna P., Callaway, proprietor, 202 West Leavitt street St. John, Ore. totf. The Peninsula Hardware Co., carries it line of glass iu sizes 8x10 up to 39x60: special attention given to cutting odd size glass. The. St. Johns Dairy Produce Co nt 206 North Jersey, is now better able than ever to supply the wants of their patrons. Come and see. Telephone Col. 194. Married at the United Evangel! 1 'i'.......i... 1.... 1.... (.111 ii.iiriimfc.- 1 iii'.itiiiy cvi:iiiii,jiiii, tfttli, 1912, at 7:45 p. m., Mr. J.A. Humble and Miss Myrtle Ileuuicks, both of Portland. Representative Lafferty voted for the Sherwood bill, which passed the House on December 13th, which will greatly increase the pensions of old soldiers, if it passes the ben ate and is signed by the president. SETAR-TUC!! That is a phrase that has a natural association with our store. As it appears at the heading of this ad. it has been spelled backward, but before you transpose the letters for correct reading, try and think of a two word phrase which we have used ex tensively in our advertising, and which, as pertaining to our business, is full of moaning. Below you will find a dozen good reasons why you should trade at our storea dozen articles cut some few cents below their actual cost. May bo there isn't a single article of the twelve that you could make use of at the present time; if not, very well, but do this bear in mind that whenever any thing IS wanted in tho drug line, come to us and save money on your purchase. $1 Herpicide 59c I 00c Herpicide , 29c 1 $1 Wine Cardui 59c 1 25c Ponds Tooth Powder 09c , $1 Ozomulsion 59c ! 25c Nyals Talcum 09c i 50c Kings New Discovery 29c ! $1 Cokes Dandruff Cure 59c ! 50c Hanfords Balsam Myrrh 29c I $1 Foleys Kidney Cure 59c I 25c Black Draught 09c j $1 Schiffmans Asthma Cure 49c Our sundry line is complete to the minutest detail everything from a fiddle-string to a collar-button. Mrs. Florence Isaacson of Los Angeles is visiting her mother.Mrs Ed. Stockton for 11 few weeks. Frank Tufts is erecting a neat little habitation ou Hayes street, near Maple, Sash and Doors arc carried iu stock by the Peninsula Hnrdwitrc Co. Get our prices. Good Rooms and Board, Venison able. 109 West Burr St. Phone Columbia 184. ittf. Woman with family want em ployment a few hours a tiny nt housework. Apply to Mrs. ltd. Stockton, 727 Ivanhoe street. Get your umbrella re wired or recovered; also key fitting and lock repairing at St. Johns Canine, 1 14 It. Burlington, opposite Wuimerft. Mrs. It. J. Martin was apprimnl by telegram Tuesday of the dan gerous illue.vs of a sister, and 1ms left for her bedside iu California. Cheese? Any old kind! AIm strictly fresh eggs and butter, milk and cream,- St. Johns Dairy and Co., 206 North Jersey 5tf Mrs. Chas. Mulhollaud won the beautiful doll at the Bungalow, him! is requested to call for tmiint. The lucky number was 71, When buying n cough mwliciue for children bear in mind ihatCham berlain's Cough Remedy i niot effectual for colds, croup nud whooping cough and that it con tains 110 harmful drug. For wile by nil dealers. While the people iu nil thtt Ewt crn states were shivering urouitd the fire or thawing out frou witter pipes iu zero weather but Sunday, the people of St, Johns were out en joying our beautiful weather. Over coats were a btirden.and the warm, spring-like weather wun iu gre.it contrast to that doled out by th weather man In other states. mm mmmm mama Musan cm I . I The llible School of the FIRST CHURCH QF CHRIST ! Is thoroughly eiUiiH-d t win Minis to Uml mikI to limn them 111 Chritlii Svrvi We Mailt you, and u need u. Sunday Servlce--Itlble School: 10 m. ill. MorniiiL' Service: 11 a. 111. Junior C. It.: 3 p. m. V, P. S. C. It.: 7 i. 111. 15vrtllKflitic Service: H p. it r:-l. Thursday- Prayermeetiini: iu. I Corner New York SI. and Willis Bwjerard g w St. Johns Pharmacy Bring your child and have its photo taken. McDERMID'S Holbrook Block St. Johns, Ore. NOTICE OF Proposed Assessment Notice is hereby given that apjiortioii meat of the cuet of improving Haiti more fctrcet from Jersey street t" iMisou street, total ut of which i 2,516.87 bus been apiHirtiowsd nud i 011 file Iu the office of the uinlernlgue!. subject to examination. AMeMttieiit dUtrlct extends back to the center of lots, blocks uml tracts ot laud abutting ou said street its provided by the city charter Mild resolution. Kemouktrauce nguiiiit shIiI mortioii incut may be made iu writing awl lied with the uudurolguwl until 5 o'clock p. m. 1'ebruary 5, ton. V. A. KIM, H(sealr. Published in the St, jQhltf KjViJW ou Jan. 19 ami 16, 1912.