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About St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1912)
M A K WASHDAY EASY A Water Motor Washer Will do the work while you are resting. Buy a Giant Water Motor Washer. The best washer made. We guarantee satisfaction or your money will be refunded. On Easy Payments $16.50 4 An Electric Iron Will make Ironing a pleasure in summer or winter. We handle one of the best irons made. Fully Guaranteed Six pound iron complete with plug, cord and stand. Price Only $3.50 RANGES $5 down $5 monthly HEATERS jme FURNISHERS $1 down SO-03 JERSEY ST. wpp. v jz a t T w m j Local News. i E. S. Wripht mntlo a business trip to Seaside Saturday. Sunday was a glorious day. The weather simply could not havo been improved upon. William Severanco is seriously ill with dropsy, nnd has been ta ken to Portland for treatment. Tho voter who has fully read anddigested tho various measures to bo voted upon next Tuesday deserves a gold medal. Tho Review is pretty much given over to politics and things political this week. But it wont happen again for somo time. B. F. Crawshaw, formerly sec retary of tho St. Johns Commer cial club, has gone to Astoria, where ho will remain indefi nitely. R. D. Jackson, tho well known and iopular former druggist of this city, is moving to Moro, Or egon, where he will engage in the drug business. A Sunday School Rally was held at the Congregational manse Saturday P. M.. October 26. Refreshments were served and the children spent a happy after noon together. At tho last meetincr of tho Eastern Star Mrs. A. W. Davis was elected Worthy Matron in place of Mrs. Martha Test, who resigned, and Mrs. Marion John ston was elected to serve as As sociate Matron. Methodist Church: Dr. W. T. Kerr is to speak at 11 u. m. Dr. Kerr is the embodiment of love and sweetness: hear him. Even ing theme: "The Joy Set Before Him." Sunday school at 10 a. m,; Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. O.W. Allen is making a strong campaign for the office of Con stable. Mr. Allen is well quali fied for the position, and no doubt will receive a large vote. He was formerly on the local po lice force and made an excellent officer. Don't forget that our well known and popular townsman, F, W. Valentine, is on the ticket as a progressive candidate for the Legislature. He is familiar with the needs and requirements of ,this section of the state, and therefore would be in a position to render valuable and officient aid in securing those needs. Before you cret lost in the mazes of the extraordinary ticket that will be presented to you at the polls, pick out Valentine's name and make a cross between it and the number. Join Sewing Class; learn to do your own sewing. Marshall 3474. Get an electric head treatment or massage at Gllmore's Barber Shop. lfor Rent New modern, five room house, $io per mouth. K. S. Wright, 504 South Hayes street. M. W. Vaughn moved with his family this week to Santa Bar bara, California, where they ex pect to remain permanently. Wanted-Small child to take and caro for by tho week or month.. Address Mrs. Lavina Collins, 310 Smith ave.,St.Johns. Photographer Snyder and Mrs. McMillan of Lincoln, Nebraska, were united in mnrriago last week by Rev. J, R. Johnson in tho gallery parlor. It is to be hoped that capital punishment, that ancient relic of a dark and barbarous pust, will be covered over so heavily with ballots thot it will never again see the light of day. The many friends of A. M. Stearns, who was seriously in jured a week or so ago, will be gratified to learn that his condi tion is most encouraging and that prospects for an early re covery are extremely bright, Joseph Thwaite, a former well known citizen of St. Johns, dropped in upon his old friends hero the first of the week. He is looking fine, and his friends were all glad to see him. He will remain hero for a few days at least. Mrs. J. N. Keeler entetrained the married ladies of the Chris tian church at a Hallowe'en par ty at her, home Tuesday after noon. The house was beautifully and appropriately decorated for the occasion,, and a most pleas ant afternoon was spent by all. Mrs. E. F. Day entertained the ladies of the Debonair club at the Baker theatre Saturday afternoon. "The Spendthrift was the play rendered, and it was most pleasing to one and all. The generosity of Mrs. Day was also greatly appreciated by the ladies. The programs are out for the mothers' meetings for the next six months. We hope that every woman will get one of these pro grams and acquaint herself with the subjects to be discussed and come to these meetings to help and to get help. The first meet ing is to be held next Monday af teroon at the public library at 2:30. Subject, "Contagious Dis eases, and How to Prevent Them;" paper read by Miss Kath ryn Scott; discussion led by Mrs. Joseph McChesney. All are in vited. . tiubacrlbo for tho Hovlnw nnd be nunc Typewriter ribbons for sale at this office; 50 cents each. Gllmore's Darber Shop a spe cialty on childrcns' hair cutting. If you want prompt delivery of wood, call CocliraU'Niittiug & Co. Phone Col. 554. 415 So. Hayes street. aotf See G. W. Overstreet for any thing In the plumbing Hue. Oppo site Central School. 311 S. Jersey street. Office nuil residence phone, com mum, 590. 43tf How Is Your Title? Have your abstracts made, con tinued or examined at the Peninsu la Title, Abstract and Realty Co Accurate work. Reasonable fees. II. Henderson, manager, 208 North Jersey, McDonald building. l'ronch tho gospel of St Jchni. Picture framing done nt Portland prices at II. V. Clark's, the furni ture man. tf For Sale Good black farm mare, weighing about 10,r0, will bo sold cheap. Inquire Muck's Grocery, 301 South Jersey. Three Pine I.ots For Sale. 40X too at the head of Kdisou street, all Improved. Only $375 each. Kasy terms. Apply soon to J. H. Fletch er, 823 Willamette boulevard. Ilrlng in your Job printing while you think of It. Don't wait until you aro entirely out. Wa are equipped to turn out neat and taity printing promptly at l'ortland prlcei or lew. First Christian Science Society Sundays 1 1 a. 111., Wednesdays at 8 p. m. Reading room open on Tues day and Saturday from 2 to 4 p. in. All cordially invited to (lie services and reading room. Subject Sunday: "Kverlasting Punishment," Something F Nothing It is a habit we have gotten into of giving away eacli week something useful to our customers; it will pay you to watch our windows from week to week for these little inducements. This week, we are giving away a twenty-five cent tooth brush with each box of our famous Hygienic Tooth Paste. A Columbia Phonograph giv en away 1 st of each month The following customers have been lucky enough to receive a talking machine free by trading at our store: J. S. McKinney, M, Evanson, A. M. Spengle, Mrs. Sumner Newell, W. R. Johnson. Remember there are six more to be given away. A chance with each twenty-five cent purchase. Cyclone Gold Cure will Cure Your Cold FREE DELIVERY BOTH PHONES St. Johns Pharmacy Reliable Drug Store Council Proceedings The regular meeting of the city council Tuesday evening' found nil members nreaent with the ex ception of Alderman Hill; Mayor Muck presided. A communication from Presi dent Piatt of tho Peninsula Na tional Bank stated that tho lease held by the Whitwood (Juarrv Co. on the city quarry and utili ties at Whitwood Court had boon taken over by the banking insti tution. The quarry has not boon in operation for several months. A communication from the Portland Railway, Light & Pow er Co. accepting a franchise to erect poles, etc., on Dawson street was received and ordered filed. The St. Johns Lumber Co. en tered a protest against small ves sels occupying space in front of the city dock, to the detriment of other freight bearing vessels making a landing and discharg ing cargo. The company bad boon given assurance that the 0. W.It. & N. steamers would make the local dock if it were kent clear. Tho city attorney was di rected to draft an ordinance pro hibiting and penalizing owners of vessels for using the dock for unduly lengths of time. cornier Councilman Chns. Hredeson recommended that the steps on Tyler street leading up from the river front bo repaired and kept in first class condition by tho city, as many workmen were in the intuit of using tho steps, and which were now in a dilapidated nnd unsafe condition. On motion of Alderman Wilcox the chairman of the street com mittee as authorized to have the matter attended to. A. Wymore objected to tho newly laid sidewalk on Central avenue, claiming that it was un stable and not up to specifica tions. He wanted to bo Bitfe guureded by maintainance bonds of the contractor before bonding his property in payment of his proportion of tho cost. It was decided to require suitable bonds before uccepting the work. A couple of remonstrances against the assessment ol thebouth Ivan hoe street improvement were overruled by tho council on the grounds that they were justly and quitably assessed. Tho committee appointed last week to report on the advisabil ity of purchasing the local water plant and utilities, stated that they had decided to await the re turn of II. L. Powers, the prin cipal owner of the plant, from Idaho beforo calling a mass meet ingof the citizens to get a public expression of sentiment regard ing the proposed purchase. Air. Powers will bo invited to meet with the citizens upon his return somo time next week. The matter of street improve ment around tho new library site on Charleston street was broach ed, and the attorney stated that the engineer was busily engaged in preparing the necessary data for such improvement. l no improvement oi boutn Ivanhoo street from Polk street to the city limits was accepted on motion ot Alderman vnion- tinc, and an ordinance providing for assessment of Us cost was passed on motion of Alderman llorsman. As next Tuesday evening falls on election day, it was decided to meet then and adjourn to the following Thursday evening. Satisfaction, Is the word Gil- more, the Uarbcr. Buy your season tickets for tho Lyceum Courso NOW. Senntor Bourno's work on tho Committee of Postollices and Post Hoads will bo a lasting monument to him and a positivo blessing to tho country. I am a Democrat and ho is a progress ive uepuuiican, yet 1 leel that his absence from tho U. S. Sen ate would be a positivo loss to tho country. James E. Marline. (Woourow Wilson's choice for Sonator.) VOTE for MILLAGE BILL Number 320 X Yes It nrarlilei alx.timtki of mill Us for rapport of AKriculturul Collego ud Uul. cltT of Oi.con. kItIok th.ra perm- merit support aud taking them out of riolltlci. It alo provides one Hoard of legenta, thua lolvlug the problems of to-opeiutloo, consolidation, dlvUlou oi lourso and economy of nisuageuieut. It daea net Incrcue the average rate of taxation. It repeal tfae 9500,000 Ualrer itty appropriation bill. The 11111 Is endorsed br Governor West! "This Uill Is in the Interest of (ood business and should psss.'V By L.K. Alderman, State Buperln tendent I'ublto Instruction: "Kxperleuca In other states shows mlllsge bill prin ciple ui b correct. By Will H. Daly, President, Oregon State Federation of Labor t "No argu ment can successfully cotabat the benetlt to the state that will follew the adoption of the inlllage tar plan." Endorsed by Portland Tax Pay ers League. Dill prepared by committee ofOorer. 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Railway Co. for Ten Best Boxes of Commercial Apples grown 011 the line of the Spokane, Portland, Seattle Railway displayed at the National Apple Show Spokane, November 11-18 Tickets on sale Nov. u to 14 inclusive Return limit Nov. 19th Best Agricultural Exhibit Of products grown tributary to the Spokane, Portland & Seuttle,Uregoti Trunk, Oregon Klectric and United Railways displayed at the PACIFIC NORTHWEST LAND PRODUCTS SHOW Portland, November 18-23 Hutries for these beautiful trophies may be made by any contest ant in the territory suggested ami decision made by the official judges of the shows. Schedules and tickets may be obtained of: W. I?. COMAN, O. V. & P. A. Portland, Oregon O. M. CORNKM,, Agent St. Johns, Oregon mil