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THE ST. JOHNS RF.VIEW A. W. MAIIKLE Published Evorr Frlda At 117 West Burlington Street. Tun Ritvtitw U cutcrcil lit trcst office In Saint Johns, Oregon, as mnil matter of the second class under the Act of Con gress of March 3, 1879. HtAtement of awnemhtp mul tiniinitemtiit ol the St. Johiu Kcvlcw rtiulretl liv Ihc net of Ail KUtt 14, loll: Hdllomnd nuUlUhcr, A. W. Mnr kle. Owners. A. W. Mnrkle nml It. II. MMjfle Sworn to mul subwrllwtl before me Mis first tUy of Oct, 1914. A. W. Uavln, Notary Public Subscription prlca $1.00 par year. The movement inaugurated by the city council toward acquir ing the St. Johns Water Com pany's plant is a most worthy one. Other cities have found it greatly to their advantage to own their own water systems, and there is no reason why St. Johns should not do likewise. The installation of an electric light plant is also another pro ject contemplated, and it is believed to bo a more profitable investment even than the water plant. But both could bo con ducted in fine style by the city. After a satisfactory price has been secured on the plant we will have much to say regard ing the project, and will pro duce facta and figures that we believe will appeal to all. 1 The reelection of J. E. Wi Hams as Justice of the Peace for St. Johns district by such handsome vote was ample evi denco that the neople are we satisfied with tiie manner 1 which he has been conducting the office. When tho fact is taken into consideration that his opponent, II. M. Waldrof, J, C WILLIAMS is a man who has always stood high in tho estimation oi the people of St. Johns, and who haB been repeatedly elected City Councilman by a largo vole, ntu that ho is u man in whom the pcoplo havo confidence in his ability and integrity, tho victory is a sourco of great satisfaction to Mr. Williams. It was not that liis opponent was untrust worthy or in any way unflUct for tho office, but because the regime of Mr. Williams has given universal satisfaction nn thero was no reason for having him displaced, ills lino sense of justness, upright character, couragcousncss and his other splendid traits and attributes have endeared him to the peo pic, hence his reelection in spite of one of tho strongest men tho city being his opponent. Are tho Railroad Commission recommendations good for any thing or not, and may they bo disregarded with impunity Kccently tho United Hallways Company, operating a trolley lino on the west sido of the river, took up tho matter of rates of faro with tho Commit sion on the plea that it was los ing money on tho rates chargoi between Wiinton and Portland After a thorough investigation tho Commission found this to be n fact; that tho company hni been losing money right along Tho Commission, and it wotili seem justly, too. recommondoi that tho Company raise tho faro from Jivo cents to ten coins each way. Tho new rates wore in voked. Hut tho company had a contract with tho county of Mul tnomah whereby it agreed to mako tho faro fivo cents. When tho raiso was mado upon the recommondation of tho Knilway Commission tho city of Linnton took up tho matter with tho county court, and tho court has ordered tho company to rcinovo its tracks. It now sooms that tho company will do this, am probably tho lino to Linnton wil bo abolished. This is evidence that tho recommendations of tho Railway Commission aro utterly futilo, if tho county court can rido over its decisions, ami that tho Commission is a valueless piece of "furnituro" for want of power to enforco its recom mendatioiiB. It also looks as if tho city of Linnton had "put its foot in it." Had it been reason able, oven though tho company had agreed to operate on a fivo cent fare, when tho fact was established that it was losing money, and big money, overy year, it should havo allowed tho raiso in fares without protest until the company was at least able to break even. Now it may lose its trolley lino altogether, just becauso it was not willing that tho convenience should bo self supporting. 69. Auto for hire by day, hour or trip, at very reasonable rates. Good opportunity for parties of four or less to mako a trip into tho country at a low price, H. M. Waldref,C09 Fessonden street, Phono Columbia 200, mm 4 THE BEST WAV TO PROTECT YOUR HOME IS WITH A Bank Account - the best way to get a home is to put your Honey in the Bank- our Bank is .f'.: rME FOR YOUR MONEY Every year has its winter. Every life has its winter. YOURS IS COMING. Have a home to get into when the winter of the year comes, and the winter of your life comes. When you bank your money you can buy a home. With a bank account you can protect your home. Have money in the bank, anyhow; it makes your CREDIT better. It is safe in our bank. Make OUR bank YOUR bank We pay 4 per cent interest on Savings Accounts FiRST NATIONAL BANK, ST. JOHNS, OREGON ELECTION RESULTS Great interest was taken in tho election in St. Johns Tues day. The wet and dry question seemed to bo the paramount issue with a largo number of our people, and church bells were rang intermittently throughout tho day, probably as a reminder that tho issue was at stake. Tho vote was tho largest over taken in St. Johns, and tho gentler sex was heavily repre sented. Tho ovent passed off in a quiet and orderly manner, without disturbance of any kind. All tho election boards, of which a fair percentage wore women, handled the election in first class stylo. Owing to tho volominous nature of tho ballot, tho count ing took considerable time, and in Precinct 20G tho count was not concluded until lato yester day evening. Tho resuit of the election showed that prohibition has swept tho stato by a largo ma jority, and that St. Johns wont dry strong. Chamberlain was elected to tho Senate, Withy combo governor, McArthur to Congress, Hurlbcrt for SheriiL D. C. Lewis elected to the Legis lature by a handsomo vote In tho St. Johns district. Judge J. 13. Williams was reelected Justice Of the Peace, and J. M. bWiBliOrU,S.llondtosccurc circulation CO.000.00 caiiliw'tn1 Pnnntnhlrt Ifallnwimr Other Hands to secure is the vote cast in St. Johns on a few of the candidates that our people seemed most vitally in terested in: For Congress Precinct 291 Flegal 37,Lairerty, 98, McArthur 83. For U. S. Sonnto Booth 91, Chamberlain 221. For Sheriff - Hurlbort M l Word 192. Justico of tho Peaco- Waldrof, 110. Williams 220. Constable Anderson 59.Clark 115. Swisher 1(58. Prohibition Yes 201. no 120, For Congress, Precinct 295- Flegal'18. Lallorty 57. McArthur 53. For Senate Booth 59. Cham- borlain 71. Shorill-IIurlbert 114, Word 08. JubUco Waldrof 61, WilliamB 129, Constablo Anderson 47. Clark 33, Swisher 112. Prohibition-Yos 127. no G9. For Congress, Precinct 29G Flegal 91. Lallorty Ml. McAr thur 91. Senato- Booth 102, Chamber lain 191. Sheriff Hurlbort 180, Word 105. Justico- Waldrof 110, Wil- liams 2G0. Constablo- Clark 89, Ander son 90. Swisher 191. Prohibition-Yes 257. no M0. Congress, Precinct 297 Flegal 87, Lallerty GO, McArthur 47. bonnto -Booth 53, Chamber ain 133. Sheriff Hurlbert 101, Word .12. Justice Waldrof G7, Williams 51. Constablo Anderson 65. Clark 58. Swisher 109. Prohibition-Yes M6, no 92. Congress, Precinct 298 Flegal 71, Latferty 50, McArthur 59. bonato Booth 58. Chamber- ain 113. Sheriff- Hurlbert 132. Word Justieo-Waldrof 85. Williams 24. Constable Anderson 48. Clark 58, Swisher 105. Prohibition Yes 140, no 80. Justice. Holbrook nrecinct Waldrof 30, Williams 5G. Constable Andorson 8. C ark 7, Swisher 59. Justice - Linnton precinct Justice Waldrof 121, Williams 159. uonBtaoic Anderson, not so cured, Clark 90, Swisher 145. Justice. Kenton precinct Wal dref 7. Williams 9. Constnble Anderson 7, Clark 5, Swisher 3. NOTES. Tho dry vote in St. Johns was almost two to one. D. C. Lewis led his ticket in overy precinct in St. Johns. Washington stato also went dry. All tho amendments wcro lost with tho exception of prohibi tion. Tho pcoplo do not seem to want many now laws. Business now has a chanco to mi) rove. Withycombo carried St. Johns by a good sized plurality. iho measure nrov dine for consolidation of cities has car ried by a safo majority. No. 10103. Rcjtort of the condition of ML AT ST. JOHNS in the State of Oregon, nt the close of business Oct. 31, 19U: RltSOUHCKS Loans mul discounts 1184,452.40 Overdrafts, secured a uusce'd 223.H9 ",a ''V?'-"" oH&00 wtni" kivvillltua, WIW, ...... til ,irullV block in federal Reserve Hank . , Haiikinn house l'lirniture mid coo. 00 fixtures, 3,000.00 Other real estate owned 5,100.00 uue irom state ami rrlvate Hanks mid Hankers, Trust Companies, Saving Hanks 1,574.17 Due Irani approved agents in Central Cities..,. 1.7CS.20 III other Reserve Cities, . , , 40,053.04 Checks and other cash items. . , 1,031.81 notes oi oilier Na tlonal Hanks 1,020.00 fractional rapcr Cur rency. Nickels and Cents 141.83 lawful money reserve in Hank, vIj: Specie 17,607.00 Redemption fund with U. H. Treasurer (s Per cent of circulation) 2,500.00 Total f 357,845,8; LlAllIMTIKS. Capital stock paid in.,..,,.,. f 5o,ooooo nurpius i una 10,000.00 Undivided profits, lew expcif tes and taxes paid 3.053.25 National Hank Notes outstd g W),oo,oo uuc 10 1 rust companies and bavinus Hanks 2S2.90 Individual deposits subject tocheck 224,630.17 wemami ceruueates of deposit 2.654.25 1 ime certificates 01 deposit payauie alter au days or after notice of 30 days or longer 8.169.69 Certified checks 1,347.60 Cashier's checks outstanding. 3,164.29 t'osiai savings deposits, -J.WY.KJ Total 357,845.87 State of Oregon, County of Multnomah, 83 I. J. N. Edlcfscu. Cashier of the aoovc uameii imuk, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. N. Udletseu, Cashier. Minscnimi and sworn to before me. tuts mh day ot Nov., iyn. L. J. Wright, Notary Public. Multnomah county. Ore. Correct Attest: I. Autien, 1'. C. Knapp, Thos. Autzeu, Directors. For Rent Small house, com brtablo: lot 60x100. and poultry yards 100x260, with 8 foot fenco divided into fivo yards; water piped, three incubators and in cubator house connected with gas, three apartment chicken louse, coons and feed cooker and grinder, also duck pond. For further particulars, call Colum bia 6-16, or address T, F. Lovens, 20 South Ulvmulu street. St. Johns. JA. 1 aiK I T'S important that you get corsets that are suited w I o Uyle Dl Front Isce, for the aver, sse figure, Coutil trimmed with ribbon and lace. Ventilated back, nnd elastic .care at each side. Very lonff skirt, shorter In back. Cut very low la iroat and back. aigacr ui atacs. Price. $3.50 'Kalto Phono Coumbla 137 New Sunday School Editor Review: Knowing that you nre always ready to miblish any news that is for the better ment of society, and the ad vancement of tho community, I want to tell you about a Sunday school that was organized last Sunday afternoon at 1302 South l-esscntlen street nt u n. m. Mrs. T. J. Monnhan, superin tendent, Mrsi'T. II. McGill, sec retary, and ' Mrs. Helen El- dridge, treasurer, wcro elected. M. L. Holbfook has kindly otter ed tho room' adjoining tho bank to hold the sorvtccs. ueorgo A. Carter of the First Trust & Savings Bank, was present and gavo some good ndvico and en couragement to thoso present. Tho school atarta off very fav orably, twenty-three being pres ent. It is up to tho people of East St. Johns to make a success of the undertaking. Thoso who havo so diligently worked to or ganize tho Sunday school cannot carry it on nnd make n success ol it without tho help and co operation of tho pcoplo of that section of the city. Mrs. Mc Gill nnd Mrs. Eldridge are very enthusiastic in regard to it. Tho superintendent will do all sho possibly can, and Mr. Car ter will always be on hand to help. Then on next Sunday morning, November bth, let overy one in EaBt St, Johns got up early enough to get tho chil dren readyyes, and themselves, too for bundny school will com mence at 10 o'clock a. m. It is to bo known as tho East St. Johns Sunday school, Every body come. Reporter. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. To tho relatives of our late Brother, Honry Allen: Whereas, the great and su lrcmo Ruler of tho universe has, n His intlnito wisdom, removed from among us our wor thy nnd esteemed brother. Hen ry Allen; nnd, Whereas, the long nnd inti mate relation hold with him in tho discharge of his duties in this Lodge makes it eminently befitting that wo record our ap preciation of him; therefore, be it Resolved, that the wisdom nnd ability which he has exercised in tho aid of our organization will bo held in grateful remem brance. Resolved, that tho sudden re moval of such a life from among our midst leaves a vacancy and n shadow that will bo deeply re alized by all the members of this organization and prove a serious loss. Resolved, that with deep sym pathy with the bereaved rela tives of tho deceased we express our hope that oven so great a loss to us all may bo overruled for good by Him who doeth all tilings well. Resolved, that a copy ot these resolutions be spread upon the records Of this organization, a cony printed in tno racmc uua fellow and the St. Johns Review, and a copy forwarded to tho be reaved relatives. A. W. Sarver, G. Ward; Committee; V. C. McNeal, secretary Laurel Lodge No. 180, I. O. O. F, IO W Omeil UJ.1 JuiMiiy to your figure, that fit you well and comfortably, that please you as to cut and materials; but it's even more important that you get the right corset from me point of view of value. That is why we call special attention to our stock of new models of KABO "The Live Model Corset" We are particularly well satisfied with them because they give us such a fine opportunity to do some real value giving. You're sure to find just what you want, in style, material and price. Means Good" COUCH & "PIONEER MERCHANTS" Advertisement Relating to Lost Policies. To Whom it May Concern: Notice is horoby given that Firo Policies Nos. 801G01 to 801625, inclusive, of tho Nntionn Firo Insuranco Company o Hartford, Conn., requiring for their validity the countersigna turo ol a amy authorized nnd licensed ngent, have been lost. Since these policies have not been regularly countersigned, is Hucd or accounted for. nor any premiums received thereunder by this Company, they will bo valueless and void in tho hands of whomsoever they may fall and any claim thereunder would bo illegal nnd fraudulent. I found they should be returned to tho Snn Francisco, California, office of tho Company nt No. 405 Sansome street. No claim of any naturo purporting to bo bnBed upon them will bo recog nized by tho Company. The public will please tnko notice accordingly. NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. of Hartford, Conn. B M. II. Thomson, Assistant General Agent. O. P. Wolcott, Former Loca Agent at St. Johns, Oregon. Law May Be Void From today's Oregoninn: Tho constitutional amendment adopted at tho election purport ing to enablo a city to surrender its charter and be merged into nnother may not give St. Johns the opportunity to come into Portland after all, in the opinion of some attorneys who have ex amined tho wording of the amendment. They say that the act dofeats itself, as shown in section 2 of the amendment, which reads: "Tho Legislative Assembly, or tho people by tho initiative, may enact a general law nrovidincr a method whereby an incorporated city or town or municipal cor poration may surrender its char ter and be merged into an ad joining city or town, provided a majority of the electors of each ot tne incorporated cities or towns or municipal corporations affected authorize tho surrender or merger, as tho case may be." "I voted for the measure." said ex-Mayor Couch, president of the bt. Johns Commercial Uub, this morning, "but I have been informed by attorneys who have examined the amendment that the wording of the amendment makes it void in that it requires a majority of the electors, in stead of votes cast However, I suppose it will bo tried out." The act grew out of the effort of St. Johns to merge with Port land several years ago. There was a contest and the Supreme Court held that St. Johns could not surrender its charter. This amendment was prepared with the expectation that it would clear the way for annexation to Portland, and now it is said that the amendment contains a "jok er" that may render it void. Annexation comes up constant ly, nnd there is no doubt an effort will be made to merge St. Johns into Portland, provided it can be done under the amendment. I Women arc the shoppers of the futility. Upon them devol ves the responsibilily of an economical expenditure of the house hold fluids. They nre on the nlert for bargains. Hut there is only one kind of harnnin, nnd that is ttic bargain of merit. That is Economy. Jf-n-.omiiMl buying consists not in Hie Retting of nn article nt n sm ill pri. -'. lint in g 'tting nn urliol,' of quality without pay ini; nvre tlinii it is wot 111. Women nre careful shoppers, b it ccu the shrewdest of them nre sometimes Inuiibujjgcil. An tit licle is not ntwnys a bargain becniKe it is p'.istered with it jitncnul .liinoiiticiiig n 50 per cent r.'tliicti -p. Generally the price tins been raised before it hns been rwhiml, for In sure 110 meiclmnt is lo cll you goods for Jess limn they cost him, unless those k ods nre so worthless they nre n drug on the market and wiiluml v due to yon. Merchants can not do that sot t of thing and tcmntti in business, for their losses would soon bankrupt them. When you nre ready for rial economical buying, for getting the fullest possible values for your money nnd every nrticle of penuine quality, Come to Us We'll do the rest. It is our way of doing business ntul it wins. TEN Fnce S, Bt H. Stamp ate the Ciutoiner'al ill COMPANY )OSO NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE In the Circuit Court of the Stale of Oregon for Multnoninli County. rcninsuln Security Company, ncorxr ation, rinintlff, v. Ilcrtlm Quliin mid l'rnucisM. Qulun, her husband, mul S. J. Kiiiuiuitcy, Defendant. lly virtue of an execution, Imminent order, decree nnd order of nlc tMued out of the nbovc entitled Court in the nlwvc entitled ciutc, to inc direct ed and dated the 27th day of October, 1014, tiou n judgment rendered and en tered in nlil Court on the 17th day of October, 10M, In favor of rcninsuln Se curity Company, n corjioriilloii, plaintiff, and nn1'1"8' Hcrtha Qulun and l'rnncU M. Qiiinii, her htiib.iud, mid S. J. Ka tuiiisky, defendant!, for the mm of $2, C00.00 with interest at the rate of Hicr cent per annum from the lCth day of Oc tober. 1013, and the further sum of $330 with interest nt the rute of 10 percent per milium from the lit day of March, lOH, and the further sum of f 185 with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per uu mini from the 1st day of March, 10M, and the further sum of f C2.17 with inter est at the rate of H per cent icr annum from the 17th dav of July, 10M, und the further sum of 200 with interest at the rate of G per cent per milium Irom the Kin nay oi uciouer, iuh. nun tor me further sum of $20.25 costs nnd disburse incuts, ami the costs of and uppu this writ, coiiimaiiiiiiiK me to tnaxc sale oi the following described real property, to will All of Lot or Tract lettered "R" of St. Johns Heights Addition, sltuntcd in the City of St. Johns, Multnomah conn ty, State of Oregon. Now, therefore, by virtue of said exe cutlou, judgment order, decree and or der of sale and in compliance with the commands of said writ, I will, on Mou day, the 30lh day of November, 1014, at 10 o'clock A. M,, at the front door of the County Court House in Portland, Multnomah county, Oregon, sell at pub lic auction (subject to redemption) to the highest bidder for cash in baud, nil the right, title ami Interest which the with in named defendants (or either of them) bad on the 16th day of April. 1012. the date of the mortgage herein foreclosed, or since that date bad ill and to the above described property or any part thereof, to satisfy said execution, judg ment order and decree, interest, costs ami accruing costs. T. M, WORD, Sheriff ot Multnomah county, Ore, Dated this 23th dav of October. 1914 I'lrst issue Oct. 30. 1014: last issue Nov. 27. 1014. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE In the Circuit Court of the State of Or egon for Multnomah County. H. M. Teiniey, Plaintiff, vs. Kdith M. Hill. Reuben V. Hill, her husband: Grace V. Martin, Ilessle M, Martin und W. 15. Yates. Defendants. lly virtue of an execution, judgment order, decree and order of sale issued out of the above entitled Court in the above entitled cause, to me directed nnd dated the 27th day of October, 1914, up i a judgment rendered end entered lit Id Court ou the 17th day of October, 1914. iu favor ol H. 31. letniey, plain tiff, and against Kdith M. Hill, Reuben W. Itlll, her husband; Grace V. Martin, Bessie M. Martin and W. K, Yates, de- fendants. for the sum of 250 witb inter est at tiie rate ot iu per cent per unuum Irom tne m uay oi uecemuer. iuu. ana the further sum of $25 with interest at the rate of G per cent per annum from the 17th day of October, 1914. and for the further sum of 23.70 costs and dfs. bursemeitts, and the costs ol and upon this writ, commandinsr me to make sale OI mc luiiuwiug uccuucu (cui piuiwny, i . . r i . i : i i , ... to wit: All of Lot numbered Two (2). Block numbered Sixteen (16). in South St, Johns, within tbe corporate limits of the . p. y i . - - ... r r..,t .. and State of Oregon. Now therefore, by virtue of said exe cution, iudement order, decree and or der of sale and in compliance witb tbe commands of said writ, I will, ou Mon day, tbe 30th day of November, 1914, at 10 o'clock A. M.. at the front door of tbe County Court House in Portland, Mult nomah County, Oregon, sell at public auction (subject to redemption), to the blgbest bidder for cash in band, all tbe right, title and interest which tbe with in named defendants, (or either of them) had on the 1st day of December, 1911, the date of the mortgage herein fore closed, or since that date had in and to tbe above described property or any part thereof, to satisfy said execution, judg ment onler and decree, interest, costs ami accruing costs, T, M, WORD, bueriti ol Multnomah county, Ore. Dated this 28th day of October. 1914. First issue Oct. 30. 1914: last issue Nov. I FREE STAMPS Thl Coupon Good ror Ten 10 S. & II. & FREE l liirwiilrit iikii making n iurcline ninoutit Iiik t. BOcormore these slumps will be In ad dition to iriwlar klmupi lnii with the purclinic Not Good Aftor Nov. 13 COUCH & CO. ' General Mdsc. Columbia 137 ST. JOHNS, ORH, I IO Years In St. Johns J Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh Fruits and Veg etables in Season at ALEX. S. SCALES GROCER We Solicit nnd Deliver any-' where in St. Johns. Phone Col. 210 SOI FesscndeR St. If you arc thinking of making, n change INVESTIGATE. !l H B. M. Harbor F. Staudemaler Columbia Hye Works Will do all your work at the right prices. All work Guaranteed. Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing and Repairing Ladles'Work a Specialty Give Us a Trial Phone Columbia 12 120 Philadelphia Street Proposals for Street Work'; Sealed proposals will be rceived nat tbe office of tne recorder of the city of St. Johns, until Nov. 10, 1914, at S o'clock Ji. m, for the improvement of St. ohns avenue from the easterly side line of IMison street to the westerly side Ifne of Seneca street, iu tbe manner pro vided by Ordinance Number 626, subject to the provisions of the charter and ordi nances of the city of St. Johns and the estimule of the city engineer on file. Jingiuecr'h estimate is 7,a&.o9. ; lllUs must be strictly in accordance with the printed blanks, which will be furnished on application at tbe office of the recorder of the city of St. John. And said Improvement must be com pleted on or before 6o da vs from the date of the last publication of ihls notice. No proposnlsorblds will be considered unless accompanied by a certified check payable to the order of the mavor.'of the city of St. Johns, certified by a responsi ble bank for an amount equal to ten per cent, of the aggregate proposal. The right to reject any and all bids ' hereby reserved. " uy order ot tiie citycouncii.i A. E. DUNSMORE, ; Recorder of the city of St. Johns.' Published in the St. Johns Review Oct. 23, SO, and Nov. 6, 1914. NOTICE OF Proposed Assessment Notice Is hereby given that apportion ment of the cost of improvement , of Richmond street from tbe westerly side line of Edison street to the Rich mond street Dock, the total cost of which is 16.753.40. has been apportioned and is on file in the oftice of the undersigned, subject to ex amination. Assessment district extends back to the center of lots, block or tracts of land abutting on said street as provided by the city charter and resolutions. Remonstrances against said apportion ment may be made in writinc and filed with the undersigned until 5 'o'clock r. M. November 16, 1914. A. E. DUNSMORE, Recorder. Published in tbe St. Johns Review, oa Oct, 30 and Nov. 6, 1914, 27, 1914.