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or Ormandy Bros. oppostte CREDIT FURNITURE OFFICE TX)R more than a week, men pi Drana new Furniture, Rugs, are now nrenarpfl tn fnrmnli dependable furniture awav below anv nrim f.h "Hifrti Ronf afnvn nju- We like to have our neighbors come in and visit our store. It isn't any trouble to show you around. GOLD BOND TRADING STAMPS WITH EVERY PURCHASE. have worked incessantly, hauling, unpacking, marking and assembling Linoleum, Matting, Stoves, Ranges, Curtains and Home Furnishings. We BED ROOM SPECIALS Here is tlie furniture of n mighty snug bedroom. Only one of each left. Heavy Sutin Finish Brass Bed, 2 inclt round posts. Regular $30.00, Extra Special $21 Dresser nnd Chcffonicr, Dirdseyc Maple, Norquist Qunlily Line, ser pcutine front design, large bevel plate mirror. Dresser, regular $26 KXTRA SPECIAL $19.50 Chiffonier, regular $34.75 KXTRA SPECIAL $17.50 Birdscyc Maple Stand and Ikd Room Rocker. They were slightly damaged but it does not show. Regular price for the two $ 1G.00, KXTRA SPECIAL $10.00 SPRING RUG BARGAINS With the prospect of an early spring comes thoughts of house cleaning. Why. not renew the floor coverings? Wouldn't a nice new pattern rug help? Here is a fine line of new arrivals, sizes to suit any room. Axmfnster Rug, 9x12 $27,00 High quality, long wearing rugs, in nil the patterns of high priced Wilton rugs but so much cheaper. . Wilton Velvet Rug 9x12, $22,50 Seamless rugs in select blending of colors and patchy cozy designs. Seamless Tapestry Rug 9x12, $17,00 These rugs contain a wonderful amount of wear. They arc very attractive, and the price can not be beaten. Rex Tapestry Rug 9x1 2 $15.30 Eric Tapcslry Rug 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. Tapcslry Rug 7 ft. 6 in. by 9 Tapestry Rug 6x9 57.45 - ' $11.25 g HOME OF THE CRESCENT STEEL RANGE MADE IN ST. JOHNS Local News. Gilmore's Uarber Shop a spe cialty on child reus' hair cutting. A. M. Buckles 18 hnviw? Get an electric head treatment or massage nt Gilmore's Barber Shop. Oliver Bnlko hns returned to St. Johns after nn extended visit through the southern states. n J. T. I'oterson is itnvinir n hnndsomo dwelling erected on Smith nvenuc. near Richmond street A blcyelo repair shop hns open ed for business in tho small build ing on South Jersey, formerly occupied by tho local gns com pnny. Shnn Tlnnnlrlnrr. Prison rnn- nro sonablo and satisfaction guarnn- teed, uivo us a can. mho uoi small rcsidenco erected on North Edison street. O. J. Gatzmyer has announced himself ns Independent candi date for tho ofllco of City At torney. Bom To Mr. and Mrs. W. II. TInmm March 12, a baby girl; weight 10, pounds. Mother and oauo uoing wen. ; - $r- -na xwi. Mrs. Ruth E. Trumbo is 1 av- , 8treeU St JohnB ing a $2000 residenco erected on , ran nv Lromlhvo to conat5. Jutl." 1 Wn InlMti nnnoint Patio" with cTear conscience if will bo modern in a its appoint- Chamberlain's Tablets. Many havo been permanently LOW COLONIST FARES Daily March 15 to April 15th, to ALL POINTS ON THE SPOKANE, PORTLAND & SEATTLE RY. - FROM menta and highly attractive. The room in tho Holbrook block to bo occupied when com pleted by Currin's for Druga is rapidly being placed in superb condition, and will bo a beauty. Gurrin says: When you want tho very best In fresh package candies you had better give us a trial. Wo havo tho famous Whitman and Johnstons candies always fresh and always clean. cured by their use. For salo by all dealers. Every merchant has some hob by, something that ho always tries to perfect in every respect. With us this is tho prescription department. Prescriptions aro our hobby. Wo aro prescription "cranks." Currins for Drugs. Tho birthday of Mrs. Lillian M. Stevens, National President of tho Woman's Christian Tem- Eeranco Union, will bo observed v appropriate exorcises next Mrs. Nancy Caples was tho first woman to cast her ballot in St, Johns, and it was eminently fitting that this was tho case b u acqualn"ted with Mrs. Caples is one of our oldest Jj m your presence and words of good cheer; 2:30 p. m. The Peninsula National bank was, we believe, tho first bank ing institution in tho Northwest to secure a supply of the new nickles that are being minted hv th irnvfirnment. Tho Penin sula National secured them by deeply interested in St. Johns' welfare. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Bonham entertained a number of their friends at a dancing party in Bickner Hall Monday evening. The affair was a delightful suc cess. Fernne's orcnesira jurn- Ished the music. Delicious fruit snecial order. The nickels are punch and wafers were served, j rather pretty, although they re It was voted by all to be one of I semble beer checks more than the most enjoyable events of the the old time five cent spots, season. "The Laborer's Sunday or has re- Rest Day" is the topic at tho j vi - - naluaA a rami oat: from the SUOCr vising Architect's office. Wash- inortnn. 1J. (J.. lor maps 01 ou Johns and other information, Vint a mnVAni Rnt site may fnr nnqfnl business Bids for a suitable site will be advertised for later. Five thous and dollars, we believe, has beep appropriated forapostofilce site in St. Johns. The building will be erected when the popu lation or business reaches the required amount Remember we will soon be in our new location, in the Holbrook block on Burlington street. Here we will be better prepared than ever to give you the BEST in all that pertains to drugs and the soiling of them, Gurrins for Drugs. Pnnrrrpcrntinnal church Sundav morning at 11 a. m. All who are interested in havintr a Sun- so dav rest day in which they will be rest from labor should avail them selves of the opportunity to hear the above subject discussed. Come and bring your friends. A perfect town is one in which you see the farmers patronizing the home merchants, the laborers spending the money they earn with their tradesmen, and all animated by a spirit that they will not purchase articles abroad if they can be bought at home. The spirit of reciprocity between men and mechanics, tradesmen and manufacturers results every time in making the town, a, per fect one to do business in. Contributed, Chicago f 33.00 St. IViul W.OO I'torln 37.00 Minneapolis 110.00 St. Uuii 37.00 Dnlmh 30.00 Milwaukee.,.. 30.70 Knniuu City 30.00 Little Rock -12.G0 Omalm 30.00 Memphis 42.W) St. Joseph 30.00 New Orleans 48.05 Lincoln 30.00 From other eastern points In proortiou. Tell your friends In the I!nst of this opportunity of moving West on low fares. Direct train service via Ilurllnutoii Route. Northern l'aclfic. Great North- em, aml.Spokaue, Portland & Seattle Hue. You can deposit funds with me and tickets will be furnished people in the Hast. Details will be furnished ou request, V. D. Skinner, Traffic Manager I'ortland.Ore. O. M. Cornell St. Johns, Ore, Buy Your Drugs and Medi cines at the St. Johns Pharmacy. Our stock is complete, quality is guaranteed and the prices are right. Just received one hundred pounds of Sassafrass Bark, the old reliable spring tonic and blood purifier, which we are going to sell at 25c a pound. Sulphur and Cream-tartar tablets ten cents per package. Special prices still prevail on all our sundry line as soaps, combs, brushes, pocket knives, purses, box station ery, rubber goods, etc. We have a few special deals on phonographs which you cannot ex cel elsewhere. Nature Remedy Tablets, the little tablet that is being praised so high ly for stomach and liver troubles, sample free for the asking. ST. JOHNS PHARMACY See V. W. Mason for "all kinds of cement work. Picture framitiR done nt Portland prices nt II. V. Clark's, the furni ture tnnii. tf Mrs. R. A. Glover of Salem is a Kiicst of her sister, Mrs. C. S. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Burgford of San Francisco are guests of the lat ler's aunt, Mrs. B. S. Hoover. Setting Ekes for Sale, also day old chicks, thorough bred white leghorns. W. Lorenzen, G13 Myers street. Gurrin says: Wo arc constant ly trying to give you more rapid and bettor service. Your wishes receive first consideration here. R. Alsbenre has moved his tailor shop into a portion of the room formerly occupied by the St. Johns Furniture store on North Jersey. Methodist Church, one block south of city hall 11 a. m., The Gospel in Darkness. 7:30 p. m., Persistence of Faith. Epworth League G:30 p. m. Seed Corn. Golden Bantam Sweet; best corn for this climate as seed hns been acclimated. Grown by L.II. Smith. For sale at Bonham & Currier's. First Christinn Science Society Sundays 1 1 n. tn., Wednesdays nt 8 p. tn. Reading room open on Tues day nnd Saturday from 2 to 4 p. 111. All cordially invited to the services nnd reading room. Subject Stindnv: 'Substance." Comrreirntionnl Church: Sun day School 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m 7:30 p. m. U. u. iUb p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m. Ladies Aid Wednes day 2:30 p. m. A cordial wel come is extended to all. Petitions aro being circulated for placing tho names of J. 13. Hlller and A. A. Muck as iude- nendent candidates on the ballot at the April. election, the former for Mayor and the latter lor Councilman at Large. Jack McNiven. tho alert and accommodating assistant at tho former Ca of Bros.' store here, has gone to Salem, where he will bo identified with tho large Ca lef store there. Jack will make good wherever he goes. James Schlowterbach, a prom inent dairyman of Washougal, and a brother-in-law of Mrs. T. F. Lovcns, was a visitor in St. Johns Saturday. Ho is looking for n location in or near here. and expressed himself as being highly pleased wilh bt. Jonns. Gurrin snys: You can get our QUALITY HOUSEHOLD DRUGS in full weight packages at Portland prices. Bettor give us a trial. For Salo-Whitoand Bull Leg horns and WhitoWyandotts eggs fnr linrolilnir. Also ntroiit for tho St. Helens Incubator, a machine that will hatch chickens that will live. Guaranteed to hatch 80 nor cent of nil fertilo eggs. Cnll and seo it. 219 N. Swon son street. C. R. Chadwick. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Hoover havo returned from North Pow der, Oregon, where Mr. Hoover had been engaged in tho meat market business. His health bc camo impaired and ho decided to return to St. Johns for treatment. E. A. Markell has gono to take charge of tho business during Mr. Hoovers absence. Mrs. Markwell accompanied him. Mrs. Hnrris lost a small suit caso last week, and put Police man Henry Muck in pursuit of tho same. After a two day search, tho sleuth struck a true scent and followed it to tho goal. It was in tho possession of a local citizen who claimed that ho had not opened it nnd intended to advertise finding it in tho paper. Policeman Muck is to bo congratulated upon his Sherlock Holmes' ability. Oregon will observe Salmon Day today. It is expected to make It a state wide event and tho Governor and public oilicinls have been invited to attend a snecial observance In Portland. President Wilson has been sent some Oregon salmon with a ro nuest that he havo it served on tho White House table on that date. It is expected this will be como an annual event, ranking in importance with California's Raisin Day. Remember wo give double S and II Green Trading Stamps on Wednesdays on all purchases. Currins for Drugs. Children aro much more like ly to contract the contagious dis eases when they havo coius. Whooping cough, diptheria, scarlet fever and consumption aro diseases that aro olten con traded when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure of colds you will find nothing better tnan Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It can always be depended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. Notice is hereby given that the firm of Blackburn, Chambers & Lowry has this day been dissolved by mutual agreement. A. II. Blackburn, J. G. Chambers, H. R. Lowry. Not Ui Itbtl en your ppr. Birthday Party The Loyal Friends (young married ladies' class) of the First Christian church of St. Johns gave Mrs. E. L. Green of 014 North Hayes street, a sur prise birthday party on the eve of March 12th. Tho members of tho class with their husbands and children met at 8 p. m. at the church, marching in a body to tho residence, where a most enjoyable evening was spent in a social way. A number of games were played and readings given by Mcsdames Keeler, Green. Lott. Messrs. Keeler. Johnson and Green. One unique feature of the party was the la dies wearing old fashioned gowns ol the old popular crea tions, while some of tho men were clad in the old home worn garments, giving a very vivid eiiect of an old time party. Tho long table was bountifully load ed in ye good old way with tho best of edibles, which the class is getting famous for. Tho names of the old Pntriachial characters of the Bible and their wives were used in securing mrdners for the table. At a ate hour the members departed to their homes, wishing Mrs. Green a great many more happy birthdays. Among those pres ent wore Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Mr. nnd Mrs. Keeler, Mr. and Mrs. Curry, Mr. and Mrs. Dun can. Mr. and Mrs. Kcllcy, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Mr. nnd Mrs. Beam, Mrs. Lott, Mrs. Wm. Cal houn, Mrs. Coffey, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Strange. M. B. Green, Rev. and Mrs.Johnson. Can. and Mrs. Smith were invited guests, xx Social Meeting The regular monthly business meeting and social of the Philo Christo class was held last Tues day evening at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Monahan, corner Smith avenue and Oswego street. Mrs. Althea Ogden was unani mously elected secretary, the resignation of our former secre tary, Roy Beam, having been ac cepted at our last meeting. Af ter tho business session was over all took pare in vocal and athlet ic contests. For tho vocal con test each was given half tho ti tle of a song with which ho wuh to find his partner. After all had found their partners, each counlo look their turn entertain ing tho company by singing tho song designated. Much amuse ment was caused by the harmo nious ducts. All took activo in terest in tho various athletic contests, among which tho most popular one was that of testing thoir strength with tho electric battery. Refreshments consist ing of popcorn balls and apples were served. At a lato hour wo departed for our homes, declar ing this to bo one of our best meotimrs this year, thcro boing f9 present. Strangers and those having no church homo aro cor dially invited to meet with us each Sunday at 10 a. m., corner Ivanhoo and John street. There will be sonio one at tho door to greet you.- Reporter. sale at Satisfaction, is the word Gil more, the Uarber. Typewriter ribbons for this office; 50 cents each. For Rent Sovon room house on Jersey street, close in; $10 per month. Phono Columbia 297, or call at 710 E. Polk. Gurrin says: You had hotter take advantago of tho many bar gains wo aro olfering now in ad vance of our move to larger and better quarters. U-need-a Sunday morning re fresher, a now thought, a new start for tho now week's work. Como and get all this and more with it at tho Bnraca Bible Class at 10 a. m. ; Baptist church, tf. You judge a man not by what ho promises to do, but by what he lias done. That is the only true test. Chamberlain's Couuh Remedy judged by this standard has no superior. People every where sneak of it in tho high est terms of praise. For sale by all dealers. 1 Will have for a short time, Indian Kttnncr duck eggs and baby ducks, al so Darred Plymouth nnd White Leg horn euKS and baby chickens. Call on or address T. If. Levcns, 120 South Olympia Street. 1'lione Columbia 040, T. P. Levens of 120 South Olympia street was visited last week bv two of his cousins, one of whom ho had not seen for nearly 54 years, their last meet ing taking place in April, 1859. in tho state of Illinois. Of course the first mutual salutation was "Why, you haven't changed a bit since I last saw you!" Mrs, Levens was also visited by the Misses Irene and Margaret Hat fey of Stevenson, Wash. Miss Irene is assistant postmaster at Stevenson. They were both fa vorably impressed with St. Johns, it being their first visit here. FACTS The High Standing of the Peninsuln National Hank is equally due, to the ABSOLUTE SAPRTY it assures for Depositors, the prompt and careful manner in which every account is handled and the personal interest shown to each de positor. The policy of this Insti tution is as liberal as is consistent with sound and conservative banking and every means known, that contributes to SAPIiTY. is employed in the handling of its business. Should you contemplate a change in your bunking connection, or desire to open an account, we know this Institution will meet with all your banking re quirements. PENINSULA NATIONAL BANK Oldest Bank, on the Peninsula 4 ON SAVINGS 4lo RESOLUTION It Is rcoolvcil ly the City of .St. joint, Oregon: Tlmt It ilccms it uxpcillutit nn4 luctft wiry to improve 1'uutiilun trtt (root the west line of OiwMtu itrcci to Smith n vci 1 ite in the city of ft. Jobtt In the following itmniier, to wit: lly griiilini; the iwtiil tmrtlon of ttrwt to the estftblUheil Mibnule mill by laying a fttmnltml concrete trnvtiiMiit t Inches thick anil Hlxteen (eel wil mi ench slilu mid (limiting the null m ihw lalil together with nil nct'eMnry rom:rt croMing nml tile ilmiim. Work to he done m-conllng to the nliiim mid upeelficnUoiiK of the city eiiKt necr on file in the olfictt of lh city recorder relative tlirto. which mIiI jilan mnl iKH:lfieHtloin nnd estimate are Mtlsfitctory hih! nru hereby approved, vita improvoinuiim to he made in accordance with tint charter nnd ordinance of the city of St. Johns, nml tinder the supervision nml direction of the city engineer. Thai the emi 01 tuna impriivoinuni 10 Ik: assessed nn provided hy the city clwr ter upon the property oupeclnlfy nnd particularly Dcncilltcti therein-, mihi which I hcrehy declared to he nil of loU lrnrts of lots, I docks mid parcels of land between the termini of Mich linpmvu nients nhutting iixu, ndacunt or prox imate to said l'cMcndon Street from the marginal line of iwid utrecl hack to tlm center of the hlock or hlock or trxut of land abutting thereon or proximate thereto, That nil the iroHrty Included in mid improvement district aforesaid lis hereby declared to he Load Improvement district No. 00. That the city engineer' iitetMHiettl 0 the probable total cost of Mid (mKm inent of said lrvviidun street it flO.C19.JC. That the cost of Mid l'eendH street improvement I to be mmmnI mkhIiwI the property In tid local HMteMineNt die trlct as provided by the city chatter of the city of St. John, nnd 011 h pro rata bails, Adopted the Ith day of Mr'h, 1111. 1', A. KICII, Recorder. Published in the St. John Uevlew March 7th nml I I, 11) Hi. Building Permits No.ll-To Mrs. Huth K.Tnini bo to erect n dwelling on Ivan hoo street betwoon Polk nnd Hu chnnnn streets: cost $2000. No. 12- To W. B. Ilndloy to ro nnir storo room for M. U. Hcl brook on Philadelphia struot bo tweon Jersey and Ivanhoo streets: cost $700. No. 13 To J. T. Potorson to erect n dwelliiiR on Smith ave nue between Richmond anil Clmr leston streets; cost $lfi00. No. 14 To A. M. Isucklo to erect a dwelling: on ICdison struot between New York and Chicago streets; coat $125. In Alcnioriam Whereas, It has ploasod the Su promo Ilulor of tho Univoine to take from us our boloved sifttar, Louisa York, it loaves a vttewiuy in our Lodire whero hor abnenco will bo felt by all. Whereas, while wo deeply fftl our loss in tho (loath of our ait' ter, yet wo mourn not as thoio without hope. Resolved, That wo, tho mem bers of Laurelwood Lodao No. 1fin I f). n. I. oxtoiid am sympathy to thoboroavod family in mow iiuur ui buituw, Respectfully submitted, in P. L. nnd T.- Efi'a Roam, Nollio Renham, Hattie McKinney.Com mittee. How is Your Title? Have your abstracts made, cou tiuttcd or examined at the Puuhuui la Title, Abstract and Realty Co Accurate work, Reasonable feys, II. Henderson, manager, 208 North Jersey, McDonald building. Currin says: Save your S and II Green Trading Stamp, they nro equal to a l per aoill interest. WeBivodoublostnipjl on nil purchases made, on WM-nesday.