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About St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 22, 1913)
W',,0r'"f" So,,,,, St. Johns Is Calling You U second in number of Industrie!. Is seventh in population. Cart to Portland every 16 min. Has navigable water on 3 sides. Has finest gns and electricity. Has two strong banks. Has five large school houses. Has abundance of purest water. Has hard surface streets. Has extensive sewerage system. Has fine, modern brick city hall. Has payroll off 95,000 monthly. Ships monthly 2,000 cars freight. All railroads nave access to it. Is gateway to Portland harbor. Climate ideal and healthful. St. Johns Is Calling You Has seven churches. Has a most promising future. Distinctively a manufacturing city Adjoins the city of Portland. Has nearly 6,000 population. Has a public library. Taxable property. $ 4,500.000., Has large dry docks, saw mills Woolen mills, iron works, Stove works, asbestos factory, Ship building plant, Veneer and excelsior plant, Flour mill, planing mill, Box factory, and others. More industries coming. St. Johns is the place for YOU. ST. JOHNS REVIEW Devoted (o lb Interests of lbs Peninsula, tue Manufacturing Center of tbe Northwest VOL. 9 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22. 1913. NO. 41 COUNCIL MEETS Matters of Importance Receive Attention All members wore present at the regular meeting of tlu city council Tuesday evening, with Mayor Llredoson presiding. Several remonstrances were re ceived against the assessment of cost of the improvement of Fessendun street between Cen tral avenue and Oswego street, claiming the assessments to he in excess of one-half of the valu ation of the property. Referred to the city attorney. A petition was received for the improvement of Willamette boul evard between Hurlington street and St. Johns avenue by con crete pavement, cement side walks with 18 foot curbing, atid u resolution was ordered drawn directing the engineer to pre pare the necessary data for such improvement. Several citizens complained of defective sidewalks on North Jersey street between Fessenden and Catlin streets, and asked thut council start proceedings for new cement walks. The coin plainunts stated thut the walks were now in a dangerous condi tion. Referred to the engineer and street committee. The 0. W. H. and N. Co. de clined to plank the railroad trucks between the rails on Brad ford street, us requested by the city council. It was decided that the recorder then request the' company to place cinders be tween the rails, as it was incon venient and somewhat danger ous for loading and unloading freight in its present condition. . , A. communication from the W. C. T. U. ladies asked that coun cil pass a resolution prohibiting tho wearing of X-ray gowns in the city, und surprised the dads by decluring thai, several hail al ready made their appearance upon tho local streets. The mat tor was referred to tho chief of police, who blushingly accepted the responsibility of an investi gation. A slight chongo was asked for in the proposed franchise for a sidetrack on the O. V. H. and N. Co. on Bradford street be tween Philadelphia and Alta streets, which was roferred to the city attorney. Tho health and police commit tee reported adversely on the proposed oxtenson and expan sion of the police alarm system, deeming same unnecessary at this time. Report sustained by council. Upon suggestion of the mayor, it was decided to solicit sites for nark purposes. Any one having land suitublo for park purposes is directed to state bona tide prlco and give description of the property and forward same to Mayor Bredeson in a sealed envelope not later than Septem ber 15th. It was decided that tho St. Johns Water Co. be notified to place larger water mains onCrnw ford street before hard surfacing of tho street is started. Owing to a depleting treasury, it was decided to discontinue the cutting of weeds in the city and proceed to collect for the work done. An ordinance regulating and suppressing tho use of liquor in cigar stores, pool rooms and other niaces of amusement was passed. An ordinance providing for insuring members of the fire department received first read ing and was held over for fur ther consideration. The following bills were al lowed and ordered paid: P. D. Cunningham and Co., fac simile stamp, $1.50: F. A. Rice, postage stamps, $10: C. J. Stltt. hauling rock. S1.20; St. Johns Lumber Co., lumber for street repair. $101,83: do. wood and blocks, $8; J. E. Kilkenny, city dock work. $13.95; J. Hahn, cross walks and gutters, $70; E. D. McCartney, hauling rock, $27.60; Bert Olin.workon street, $15: John Kline, do. Sl'J.oU: k. fi. Robinson, ditto. $15: Geo. Skarr. do. $15: J. Klum. work with team, $5; Peninsula Sand and Gravel Co., cement, $2.57; Frank Lewis, encineer on road roller. $10.10: Miller Hardware Co.. hose nozzle and oil, 75c; W. A. Flynn, cutting weeds, $15; R. Wanless. do. $15: H. H. Ran sier, burning weeds, $13.75; N. Shumaker. do. $15: C. Secrest. do. S13.75: C. F. Brooks, do. $15; Paul Nelson, cutting weeds, $15; The Park Question Editor Review: The question of parks is again being agitated in our city. 1 want to change the name and call them children's play grounds, hoping the change in nume will, perhaps, change the idea of what we really want. The old idea of a park is a grand scenic plat of ground, with a grand stand for the brass band. encircled by a broad driveway for the carriages and prancing steeds, and a sign, "keep oil the grass." Tho modern idea is a playground with trees and grass and bull grounds und swings and chute the chutes und trupese of various kinds thut delight the heart of the child, with u swim ming, or at least, a wading pond. These grounds need not be large- two or three acres Is , large enough, if there tire enough I of them. I wish there was a law compelling every person platting a city or an addition to dedicate ut least 10 per cent for play grounds. It is not necessary to enumer ate to the intelligent people of St. Johns the benefits a child re ceives from fresh air and exer cise, ii is cnougu 10 say una a child is just as much entitled to u proper play ground us he is to proper food ore ollung or scliools. und that parents are under the same obligations to their child ren to furnish one as the other, to the extent of their ability. The modern people of St. Johns want numerous small tracts of hind scattered all over town within easy reach of the child ren, and with proper equipment, where the children can go any day, and all duy if they like, und play to their hearts' content. Forget tno word parks una think PLAY GROUNDS FOR THE CHILDREN, and you wil get the idea right. Forget gram show places und drives, am think or a number ot play irrounds. even though small. with proper equipment for tho EV-J ERY DAY use of the children. Large parks. 100 acres or more, with hill and valley, cataracts and ilowing fountains, wide boul evards and beautiful lawns, and signs "keep olf tho grass," are very fine and appropriate for urge cities as show places to visit Sunday afternoons. But St. Johns lias no chance to get such a place, oven if wo wanted it. and I would not invor n sin gle largo park, anyway. But wo can get and ought to get several small tracts located to tho best advantage in different parts of the city, ami oqum them proper- lv. fnv tho nvnrv nnv nso of tho people, especially tlio children, tills year. Land will never bo cheaper in St. Johns, and the beautiful groves of native woods aro being cut down rapidly, and there s no reason apparent why tho citv could not have several well equipped play grounds ready to turn over to tho children ny the time school closes next sum mer. Every father and mother they are all equal voters now if of ago- repeat this sentence three times a day lor a month: "I want a well equipped play ground for my children"--and tho thing will bo done. S. C. COOK. Building Permits No. 38-To Star Sand Co. to erect dock and burn on Willam ette river at foot of Richmond street: cost $15,000. No. 39 - To J. R. Selberg to re- nair McDonald block on Jersey street between Chicago and East Burlington for Hobkirk Land Co. ; cost $200. II. Williams, do. $15; Fay Rob inson, do. $15: Fred Ziegler. do. $15; J. Marlett. do. $12.50; E. Ransier, do, $2.5U; L. VaniJuzen, do, $15: E. Jones, do, $9.G5; Mrs. L. Rose, three meal tickets, $12.75; S. M. Buckles, hauling rock. $1U.8U: 5. M. Buckles, hauling dirt, $25. There will be a union meeting of the different Young People's Societies of the city at the Evan celical church next Sunday even ing. August 24. Both services of the evening will be devoted to the young people. Special preparations have been made and Mr. Sprague, president of the Third District of the Christian Endeavor Union of Portland.will be one of the different speakers of the evening, ttvery one is invited to attend. The meeting lis open at 6:45 p. m. WHAT IS NEW In the World of Fashion able Dress Distinctively Russian are the new frocks, with their side clos ing blouses like 7813. They are smurt and becoming, and oifer a chance to use u combination of colors of fabrics, as, a skirt of white ratine, and blouse of pink or blue linen or ratine. Another pretty combination is the blouse of flowered crepe or voile, with skirt of plain white voile. Then for afternoon wear the blouse may bo of some pretty brocude, with skirt of churmeuse match ing the figure in the brocude. It is a good way to use up rem nants that can be picked up to ward the end of the season very reasonably. Introduce some note v '0 J-73M of contrast in the collar and gir dle, and fasten witli buttons cov ered with self fabric. Have you noted the new silhouette that is creeping into the present fash ion? It is just the shape ot the peg tops little boys play with, and tills has given It tho name of tho peg top outline. The skirt Illustrated, 7814, shows this now noto in a very simple form. T hero aro two sections. seamed at the side, and toward tho foot the fullness is held in by a small plait, not stitciied, but kept in position by buttons. At the back is tho fashionable half belt, that gives such an effective finish. Patterns for this blouse are obtainable in six sizes. 32 to 42. and for the 30 inch size 3 yards 30 inch mate rial will bo required. The skirt Is cut in sizes for misses 10, 17 und the 18 yeur size, which is quite large enough; for small and medium sizo women cans lor zt yards 3G inch material. Each pattern is fifteen cents. Concrete Houses Tim nrniect of buildinir houses in a day or two by pouring con crete into forms so set up as to make a mold for tho entire build ing is now being realized both in this country and in Europe. Several groups of these build ings aro shown in illustrations in the September Populur Me chanics Magazine. An article states: 'Thpso noured concrete houses can be built quickly, the average time lor tho construction oi each dwelling in one group of 40 hav-ino- hnftn five davs. In anv lo cality where the materials for concrete are readily available, they cost less than houses built bv anv other substantial method of constructif n. They are fire proof, have no cracks or crev- ipa n lijti'hnr perms, arc pnsllv cleaned by removing the furni ture and washing down with a hose, and. therefore, more sani- tnrv rlinn hnildinfs pnnRtrnnfpd with plaster walls and wooden floors and trim.' It will be unlawful in Oregon to employ a girl under 18 years of age for more than eight hours and 20 minutes a day,or50 hours a week, after October 4. 1913, It will also be unlawful to keep a girl under 18 employed after 8 p. m. or to pay a girl from 16 to 18 less than $1 a day. except in the cases of apprentices and learners,- Ex. Parcel Post All Right I Evidently under the inspira tion of tiie express companies the public was educated to be lieve that a parcel post spelled bankruptcy to tho country mer chant. The trade papers preached it for years; to the country deal er it was a constunt nightmare. und even people who favored the idea did so with some pangs of sympathy for the poor dealer who was to ho put out oi business by the big muil order houses in the large cities. The parcel post has been in operation some eight months, and can you name one solitary country denier who litis fulled in business during that t me that can honestly say the parcel post did it? We read of cooked meats und cakes that mother actually made going by post to her1 boy in the city; oi asparugus ami crisp rad ishes from friend to friend: of human ashes and nil sorts of cu rious and unusual things find ing their destination through the mod urn of parcel post, but how muny articles which tlte country merchant has in stock on his shelves are ordered from the city to come back by parcel post? As a matter or inct, one oi the unrest mail order houses in the world makes practically no effort to advertise its iroods in towns which have a really untodatc de partment store, und ships the grout bulk of its sales by freight as when there wus no parcel post. Tho new service wus needed, and is proving of grout sorvico to the people; but for the most part tne business it (iocs is reullv created business, including articles which aro now sent be cause the rate permits it, and which wero seldom shipped un der express rates. It did not oc cur to people to pay 25 or 35 cones express on articles which the re cipient could buy in his own town for 5 or 10 cents; but when the 10 cent article cup bo mailed for half its cost, the thing be comes practicable. But as for putting the country denier out of business, thut was simply the dream of tho express companies. II. II. Windsor In the Septem ber Popular Mechanics Maga zine. The Rabbit Pest The state authorities have re cently launched a movement de signed to assist in tho extermi nation of jack rabbits which iiave been on tho increase in Central and Eastern Oregon for years pust. So serious bus tho rabbit pest become thut Gover nor West somo time ago appoint ed a committee to take charge of the mutter and if possible devise means for the relief of farmers in the nfilicted counties. Tho meeting wus attended by State Gamo Warden Finley, State Vet- ernarlan W. H. Lytic. L. A. Lewis and Prof. II. W. Henshaw of Washington, D. C, chief of the biological survey of tho de partment of agriculture. Mr. Henshaw has made a life study of animals and bus given partic ular attention to tho rabbit pest n Austra a. He gave it as his opinion that the theory of Inocu- ation has little, 11 any, practi cal value. Game Warden Finley stated that the value of tho rab bit drive had been demonstrated in Eastern Oregon, between 16. 000 and 18,000 having been kill ed in threo drives. It is suld that tho creat increase n the number of rabbits is duo to tho killing off of the coyotes. As the covote force diminishes that of the rabbit increases nnd at tho present time they are causing immense damage to crops und gardens. In a Perilous Position With his leg caught in the tide gates that protect the meadows at New Haven.Lonn., irom over flow, a 16 year old boy faced death for four hours while stren uous efforts were being made to effect his release. The fire and police departments were culled out, and a rubber tube was in serted in the boy's mouth. Through this ho managed to breathe for hours after the in coming tide had covered his head. A trolley wreaKer hnauy succeeded in smashing one of the tide gates, allowing the tide to flow over the meadows and lowering the surface of the wa ter so that the boy's head was again out of water, after which it was possible to force the gate anough to release his leg. A Fatal Accident Chester Gould, the eight year old son of Orland Gould, resid ing ut 1008 E. Polk street, was run over by one of the Peninsula Sand nnd Gravel Co.'s loaded wagons at the Macrum street gravel dock on Columbia Slough at about 11 o'clock Monday morning, resulting in u broken thigh nnd intermit injuries. The lad lingered along until about 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, when death relieved him from all suffering. The driver of the wagon was a son of L. D. Jack son of the Peninsula Sand and Gravel Co., and lie states thut he noticed the little follow bung ing around the wagon and ud monished him to keep away, but when his attontion was diverted toward getting his horses under wuy. the lad must have attempt ed to get in the wagon and slip ped and fell under one of the wheels. The accident was a most distressing one. The lad was said to have been a bright little boy, nnd his suddun und tragic death is a great blow to the family. Chester Lorov uould wus born in Eureka, Cul., nnd had lived with his parents in St. Johns for tho past three years. He is survived by his parents and two brothers und throe sisters. In terment took place in the Rose City cemetery, the funeral being conducted by Undertaker Black burn. Long Distance Shipment An experiment in tho long distance shipment of perishable fruit is about to bo tried within a few days. An entire car load of peaches is to be dispatched to Europe lrom the ukimu coun try, and in this shipment only the finest selected Elbcrtas wiil bv UBcd. While the regulation boxes will be used, the layers of fruit will be separated by a cushion of wood fiber us a pro tection against rough handling and possible damage. If litis trial shipment proves a success, it Is probable that an extensive business in peaches will be de veloped by Pacific Northwest fruit exchanges. It is likely that the opening of the Panama Canal will result In Increased movement )f tho softer varieties of fruit, us they can then bo shipped direct with u consequent saving in time. Buyers' Week For Buyers' Week, promoted by the Portland Commercial club nnd the Chumber of Commerce, an organization has been per fected among Portland mami fac ta re rs and jobhors for tho pur pose of muking things enjoyable for the visitors during tho week of September 1-6. Moro than 100 firms aro included in the membership, und within a few days 25,000 invitations will bo sent out to prospective buyers in this state, Washington, Idaho, Montana und Northern Califor nia. President Nathan Strauss of the Association status there will be no lack of entertainment during the week. Notice of Final Account In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Multnomah county. In tho mutter of the estate of Thomas Foster Burton, deceased. Notice is hereby given that tho undersigned executrixes of tho above entitled estate have filed their final account heroin, and that the Honorable T. J. Cleeton, Judge of the above nam ed Court, has designated Wed nesday, tho 27th day of August, 1913, at 1:30 o'clock in the af ternoon in the Court room of the Circuit Court, Department No. 0. at the court house in the city of Portland as a time and place for hearing objections to tho said final account and the settle ment thereof. Nancy C. Barton, Executrix. Eily N, Roe, Executrix. Pe,rry C. Stroud, Attorney. Dated at Portland. Oregon, .Inlv 23. 1913. Date of first nub. Mention July 25, 1913; date of last publication August zz, 1913. For Sale- Four room modern house, full basement with lot 501x00 feet on improved street. Inquire 1040 N. Ivanhoo street. Terms to suit. RESOLUTION It is resolved by tho city of St. Johns: Thut it deems it expedient and necessary to improve Cen tral avenue from the westerly lino of Buchanan street to the easterly line of John street in tho J. C. Scott Addition in the city of St. Johns In the follow imr manner, to wit: By grading said portion of street to grade or subgrado to be established, nnd by laying a six foot sidewalk and fifteen foot curb on both sides of said street with necessary cement cross walks and iron gutters, uccord- ing to the plans and specifica tions of the city engineer on file in the office of tho city recorder relative thereto, which said plans and specifications and es timates nro satisfactory und ure hereby approved. Said improve ments to be made in accordance with the charter and ordinances of the city of St. Johns, and un der the supervision and direc tion of the city engineer. That the cost of said improve ment to be assessed on a pro rata basis as provided by the city charter upon the property especially nnd particularly bene fited thereby, nnd which is here by declared to bo all of lots, parts of lots, blocks and parcels of land between the termini of sucii improvements abutting up on, adjacent or proximate to said street, from the marginal lines of said street back to the cen ter of the block or blocks or tracts of land abutting thereon or proximate thereto. That all the property included in said improvement district aforesaid is hereby declared to tie Local Improvement District No. 105. That tho city engineer's as sessment of the probable total cost of said improvement of said street is $7,400.70. That tho cost of said street to be assessed against tho properly in said local assessment district as provided by the charter of tho city oi bt. Johns. Adopted by the council this 12th duy of August, 1913. F. A. RICE, Recorder. Published in the St. Johns Re view August 15 and 22, 1913. Proposals for Street Work Sealed motional will lie received at the office of the recorder of the city o( St, lohiik, until AiiKiist -11, Will, ut H o'clock ii. in. lor lilt? imnrovumcui oi lox street from the north line of I Charleston street, to the MMith line of J Qnwetfo ktreet III the milliner provided I ! unilimuco Milliner oa-i, sunieci to the irovUloiiH of the chnrter and onli imurck of the citv of St. Johns and the estimate of the city engineer on file, liUKlucer's ettinmtc issi.u.hi. Willi mint he strlcttv in accordance with the printed blanks, which will lie furnished on uppllcntioii ut the office of the recorder ot the city oi St. Johns. And Mid improvement imi.t lie com Dieted mi or lie fore 6o days from the date of the Inst publication of this notice. No proKiiiiiior liliis will ne coimuereii iinlcwi acconiinlcd hy u certified check ixivahlc to the order of the tnnyor of the city of St. Johns, certified hy n responsi ble hunk for an amount equal to ten per cent, of the iiKiireuate prnjiosal. 1 lie riK'ii to reject any aim an urns in hereby reserved. I ly oriler oi tne city council, 1'. A. KICK, Recorder of the city of St. Joints. l'ublUhod In the St. Johns Review . ii . r it.. , auj;iii n, iu mm u, iji.i. Summons by Publication In Justice's Court for tho Dis trict of St. Johns. County of Multnomah, State of Oregon. : Civil action for tho recovery of money. T. P. Ward, plain- till, vs. Ulius. Moy, (Jetendant. To Chus. Moy, defendant: In the name of tho state of Oregon, you are hereby required to ap pear before me at my oillce and answer tiie complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within six weeks from the date of tho service of this summons upon you; and if you fail to answer for want thereof, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for seventy-three dollars and seventy-four cents, und for costs nnd disbursements incurred in this action, as pray ed for in said complaint. Given under my hand this 24th duy of July. 1913. J. E. WILLIAMS, Justice of the Peace. J. F. Mitchell, Constable. Date of first publication July 25, 1913; last publication August 29, 1913. lirlUR in your Job printing while you tbluk of it. Dou't wait until you are entirely out. We are equipped to turn out neat and tasty printing promptly at PorUand prlco or lew. DR. RAMBO DENTIST Photic Columbia 51 First National Dank building. ST. JOHNS, OREGON. DR. J. VINTON SCOTT DENTIST Open Evsnlngi and Sundays hj Af pointment Office l'hoiic Columbia 140 Resident l'honc Columbia 33 JOSEPH McCHESNEY, M. bT Physician and Surgeom Dj A Nlht Office In McCheinsy blk. St. Johns, Oregon. R. A. .IAYNE, Al. I). Office over First Nnllonnl Dnnk Office Phone Columbia 282 lift. Phone Columbia 196 PERRY C. STROUD LAWYEK First Nnlionnl;ilnnk Building ST. JOI INS ... OREGON O. J. GATZA1YER ATTORNEY AT I AW McDonnld IlulMinu ST. JOI INS - . OREGON Odd join of all kinds Prompt service iioiih'n moved, raised una repaired N. A, GEE & SON Contractors, lloiuc Movers und Repairer l'honc Columbia 56 S01 Ivnuhoc St. St. Johns, Oregon LAUREL LODGE W No. 186 I. O. O. f. ST. JOHNS. OREGON MmU each Monday cvenlnjr la Odd FV lorvs bull at 7:30. A cordlnt welcome to nil visiting brothers, Urns. II. Iloyd, N. tt. Alex, S. Scales, Sec. If your tire blows up.hlow into the Peninsula Garage 207 Q, Jersey Si. mid have It repaired in a neat nnd workmanlike manner. Automobile nnd Molorcyle re palriiiK and supplies. I'honcCol, &.V1, Autos for hire y the day or hour. J. R. WEIMER Transfer and Storage We daliver your Roods to and from all part of Portland. Vancouver. Linn ton, Portland and Suburban Lxpress Co., city dock and all points accessible by wagon. Piano and furniture mating HOLMES lOOGi: NO. 101 KMf.lllS or I'VlltlAS Meets every Pridny night at tf7:jo o'clock iu I.O.O. V V ilall. Visitors always wel- come. I'.. R. MAXIMUM), C.C. 1). 1MIOUS.MA.N, K, R.S DORIC DUDCC NO. 132 A. r. und A. M. Regular communication: mi lirst Wcilue(iaya oi each month in Odd !'! low' Hall. Visitors wel- come. I'.rnest S, Harrington. V, M. John Noce, Secretary We buy or sell St. Ir.lins Property AkKINNEY & DAVIS Real Estate List your property with us if you desire to sell quickly 202 N. Jersey St. St. Johns ORDER EASTERN STAR Minerva Chdptrr No. 105 Meels Uvery l'irst and Third Tuesday Uveutmr of Uae" Mouth in Odd I'ellow Hall. Ruhy K. Davis, Worthy Matron. Airs. Susie Rogers, Secretary. Office Phone Columbia 24 Residence Phone Columbia 198 St. Johns Express, Transfer and Storage Co. Piano Moving a Specialty. Haul ing done to and from Portland Residence 400 Hast Richmond Office 103 North Jersey Street Daily triiis to Cortland. CHAS. SAGURT, i'rop. Central Market! 20S S. Jersey Street See us for the Choicest Cuts of the Best Meuts Obtuinable. CraV riUcd and f amily Trad SolkUei. T. P. WARD, Proprietor. 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. H. Hendcvsou, mauager, 311 North Jersey street. Y