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THE ST. JOHNS REVIEW A. W. Marklc, Editor PubliBhod Evory Friday At 117 Philadelphia street, Portland. Or. Subiorlptton prloa $1.00 pjryaar. , pos all i In Portland, Oregon, as mall matter of the second clnss under the Act of Con rjress of March 3, 1879, If this war continues much longer the world may learn to subsist by chewing um flavor ed with meat fjravy. 1 A now revision of the old adatfe lnlBlit read: have your pennies and the war hogs will talco care of your dollars. Housemaids in Seattle are orunnizinu a union, in which they will demand an eight hour day and no Sunday cooking. . 1 It worries daughter for moth er to buy a nickle's-worth when it is just as easy to iniy a quarter's worth and throw away what isn't useu.--tix. 1 Anyhow, the new German chancellor lias nothing on our senators and congressmen when it comes to talking two hours without saying anything. 1 Not only has the price of hut- tons increased from DO cents to $1.20 a gross since the beginn ing of the war, but the price of shingle mills also has gone up. f For Sale ; TWO NEW MODERN 5-R00M BUNGALOWS Easy Terms On Payments Mortgage Loans, and Insurance Peninsula Security Go. First National Bank Building Maeone Marlett Maeone. furniture dealers, are opening up a furniture store in the room formerly occupied by the Clover land milk depot on Philadelphia street. They had been engag ed in business on Russell street, and have moved their stock to St. Johns. The three members of the firm are all St. Johns boys, who have many friends here, and they will undoubtedly succeed well in their new un dertaking in St. Johns. GEORGIA RICH Teacher of Piano Technic nud hand development. Pupils developed from beginning to public appearance. Studios 507-8 Columbia bldg. 812 North Kellogg street. Phones Main 33 19; Col. 591. The Central ! r Don't fail to get a copy of The Autumn Style Book Over 1200 illustrations and dress making helps Price 25 Cents, including a 15-cent Pattern A delegation of St. Johns citizens made a call upon the city council Wednesday morn ing to ascertain what was con templated in regard to the pro posed extension of Greeley street. It was found that the council had referred the matter to Commissioner Barbur's do nnrtmont. nnd Mm nrnlmliiliMnn were that the, proceedings NETTIE LE0NA FOY wuuiu iiuvu iu uu uugun ui nil! Mlt.Mik & Of.OVHR propa. Philadelphia Street, St. Johns. Soft Drinks as usual Coldest and Coolest Drinks in town. Sandwiches, etc. All lead ing Summer Drinks. TRY OUR MILK PUNCH beginning. Just when the mat ter would be formally taken up was not learned. Owing to the elevator and other institutions locating here, the need of open ing up this thoroughfare is said to be greater than ever, as it would afford a means of reach ing Portland proper quickly. Besides cutting off practically two miles in distance, it would reduce the running time of the trolley cars about fifteen min utes, providing the street car lines would be operated over it. TEACHER OF PIANO I.eKlictlttlty Method Pupil of Gubrllowltsth-Berlln 207 N. Jersey St. Phone Col. 839 PERRY C. STROUD LAWYER Tint National Dank Building ST. JOHNS . - - OREGON Death of W. H. Graves "THE LUX0 The recent rains hnve proven William Herbert GraveB died cnf ....si 1.. ...1. .... 11... mi. ....... u.i li 1.:.. !.... rr.... m..i 1 1 louii iuuu a uiiuun uu iiiu iiiiiuaa illUL 1 ui iiio iiuiiiu uu uuat syiur UUL'UI had been prevailing in various honicH in St. Johns. Oregon nuutls its regular quoto of moisture to make it the de lightfully healthful climate it invarjahly is. t Wooden shoes are coming into vognu in some of the Eastern cities', it is Hit id. Unless the price of leather shoes take a turn for tho better, there may be a lot of people wearing either wooden shoes or none at all before Spring. Being a pacifist or a con scientious objector does not Huum to interfere with knowing just How the war should he con ducted and explaining to all comers wherein our govern ment and the allies do not know their husincHS. The government buys its new print for 2 1-2 cents per noiind, while the conn try pub liuher i compelled to pay al most three times that rate. The probable reason for tho differ ence on for enjoy, while tho country pub lisher cannot. Undoubtedly the paper makers realize a profit at tho government rate, and such boing the cane, what an enor uioiiK profit is realized from the country prewi? September Mth, 1917, aged 77 years, 8 months and !1 days. lie was born in Manchester, Michi gan, and spent his early years in Palmyra, Wisconsin. He volunteered his services for his country in the War of the He hellion. He first enlisted in the First Minnesota Infantry for three months. At the expira tion of that time he was dis charged and given a deed to 1(10 acres of land. About tho time of his arrival at his home town a Company was being organiz ed, composed mostly of his old school mates, in which he en listed for three years under command of Capt. Shaw, his former teacher. They eventu ally joined the Third Wisconsin Cavalry. At the expiration of the three years he re-enlisted for the remainder of the war. returning to his home after he ing mustered out of service. While employed by the N. W. K. It. at Janesville, Wisconsin, he met and married Isabel) Rcon. They took up a homestead in Iowa, whero they remained two I hoy i to Philadelphia Street Drinks, Candles, Cigars and tobaccos f !.. t . m ft j;roii in aim sec jen and nave a glass of that Happy, Hoppy drink, I.uxo. JKW PITCHFORI), Proprietor. Charter No. 10103. Reserve Dlst No.12 Rcxrt of the condition of years. I hey then so d nnd -e in that the government can lttrW for. lhu V08l comliut to j; M force hucIi a rate as it now Sn francisco. I-rom herewith "ft inn wiiu turn iwu Hiiiun cniuiren they took a saUing vessel for Portland. The vovniro was a rough one and 21 days they were at sea before they could make the port. Several times it seemed useless to try to save the ship, as they nearly went on tho rocks. The captain stood all night at tho wheel in his stocking feet. They settled in Kast Portland and have resided most of the timo in this city nnd vicinity until tho time of IiIr demise. Might children were born to them, of whom six are living. Ho leaves a wife, Mrs. Isahell Graves, and children as follows: Mrs. K. J. Patterson, Battle Ground. Wash.: Dr. Na than Hale of San Francisco, Cal. ; Capt. Orn Floyd of Rain ier, Ore.: Dr. Luznnn Graves Duncan, Mrs. C. E. Brous and Mrs. T. L. Kingsbury of this city. Two sisters also survive Airs. Chns. Seenoy, Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Martha Corn ing of Portland. Mrs. A. K. Graves, his mother, was buried nearly two years ago at the age On last Saturday morning the omployos of tho local ship plant, in conjunction with workers in othor ship plants on the coast, wont out on a strike. A raiso iu wngo8 and a "closed" shop is Maid to bo the reason for the Htriko. It is understood that thu ownors are disposed to grant an increase in pay, but two unalterably opposed to a olonud hop. Just how the con- trovorny will end remains to be noon, but it is sincerely to be hoped that an amicable agree ment will bo reached before the wook is ondod. Tho workmen aro untitled to tho best wnges that it is poHsiblu to pay, and at tho snino timo the owners of the plants aro entitled to a fair profit upon their con. 4 II 11. I I 1 . . I . iwiui. i inu uicai piani mo ot yy years. i-uniniuia are uu lor llio gov eminent, and for that reason it is boliovod by some of tho strik ing workmen that the govern inont will take tho matter up and bring about an adjustment. Tho strike horo is a peaceable one and there seems to bo no hard feelings engendered on either aide. It is a simply a matter of disnureeinont. nml when that has been adjusted one way or anothor the work mon will rosume work once moiu Thoro has been no at tempt so far to break the strike ii j- uiu eiiipioymom ot new AT PORTLAND ill the Mule of Oregon, nt the cloe of limine .September 11, 11)17. HltSOUUCHS. I.oiiiin nml illi. counts -07, 120.01 Acceptance of other banks discounted. 10,000.00 517.129.6:1 Overdraft, unsecured 1121. -12 r.n. nouns insecure circulation lOO.(HKUX) l. 8. Ilondsnud cer tificates of iudchl cdncss pledged to secure (', 8. lr. xIU 10,000.00 I'. M. Certificates owned nnd unpledged... 10.000.00 120.000.00 Liberty Loan iiomls, uunleilgcd 25,000.00 utiinm inner limn u, ,i, imuil pledged Insecure mtnl Having iicx)it,. :u,iri2.ro Bonds nnd Securities rd us eollntcial .State or other de. posit or bills payable (K)tal excluded) .,525.69 .Securities other tliun l'. S, bonds (not In cluding stocks) owned unpledged 03,720.:t2 107.SlW.ll hubcerlptlou to stock of I'ederal Reserve Hank (&0 cr cent of snt)M.Tiptioii) . . a.:wo.oo rnrniiiirc aim lutures K,:is.0:i Other real eotnte owned 10,000,00 I.uwful Reserve with I'cderul Reserve ll.ink 02,813.20 iicins wiiii I'eucrui Kecrve Hank in tirocess of collect. ion (not iivallable us Re. nerve).. .... tt,0M).09 iimi iii vanii hiiii net ninouiits iluefnmi imtioiml bnks. . . . 11(5,854.70 Due from bunks nnd bankers (other than included 13,14,16) 1.881.C7 toui oi iiems ll, 1H, 10, 17 mid l8,fl'.),(Vll,W Outside checks and oilier cash items , 22.36 Keiieinptioiiiiiiul with U. .S. Tmuurcr and due from U. h. lreasurer 6,000.00 Oilier assets 30.00 Fruit Jars Mason Jars, J gal. S)0c doz. Mason Wide Mouth Jars, h gal. . $1.25 doz. F-L-O-U-R White River, . $2.90 snck Economy Flour . 2.75 sack B-R-O-O-M-S '10c 50c 00c each Grocery Grabateria 201 II. Jersey SI, Corner Alia SI, Short Slender Women Need a lightly boned corset, low in the bust. Don't go without a corset; your figure requires the support a good corset will give. Better come in today and let us show you just the thing for you in K ABO The Live Model Corsets, back or front lace, $5 and less. Kabo styles originate in Paris. Because each model is fitted on living people, the lines are sensible and com fortable. Best materials and workmanship insure long wear and satisfaction. Ladles' Home Journal Patterns COUCH & CO Merchandise of Merit J. E. Tilt Shoes For Men J First Trust & Savings BANK OF ST. JOHNS 1802 Kast Kcsscndcn Street Phone Columbia 10G Officers and Directors F. A, RICE. President and Cnil.ler H, HENDERSON, Vice President GEO. I. UltOOKS. Secretary F. S. DOEKNUECIIER Four per cent interest paid on time and sav ings deposits. GENERAL INSURANCE Renin Is and Real Estate Loans IS IT THE TRUTH - GENUINE GRAVEL IN THIS' PART OFi THE COUNTRYI I JYES.AND THE NEWl . 1 V I rwi rictfj ii rnc on fnui i I lGOOD TILL USED U- wmamr GRAVELY CELEBRATED Chewing Plu riCFORCTHE INVENTION OFOUP PATENT AIR-PROOF POUCH GRAVELY PLUG TOBACCO MADE STRICTLY FOR ITS CHEWING QUALITY WOULD NOT KEEP FREBH IN THIS SCCTION. NOW THE PATENT POUCH KGCP3 IT FRESH AND CLEAN AND GOOD. ALITTLC CHEW OF ORAVELY IS ENOUGH AND LAGTS LONOER THAN A DIO CHEW OP ORDINARY PLUO. t7?J3Strarc!irottccoCa. DUmur.V. "'.VVf"'0 SEE THAT SMILE-BILL POSTERS! BILLBOARDS ARE SPREAD WITHl MIGHTY PLEASING INFORMATION! TO DAY. f In order to Insure change of mi vertliement the copy for such chan(j should reach tMs office not later then Wednesday, at 3 o'clock p. m. Please mmhr this nd " th nrlntor ELMER SNEED Violin Instruction STUDIO, 913 S. Kellogg St. Phone Col. 302 EDM0NDS0N & CO. Plumbing, Heating & Tinning Wc Repair Aluminum Wore Phone Col. VI 107 S. Jersey St. St. Johns Undertaking Go.1 208 N. Jersey Street I l'hones: Columbia 527 Columbia 230 Gel Our Pr'ces Before Going lo Portland Youan't Find Fault JJi?. With our beef. Hoof it Q ' l I . t. utti uiiu iuajivi.1 uur 3Ux.lu selection of meats. What gives more pleasure thau a roast that just touches the right spot. All of our meats are right. That's why our business shows an lucrease from month to mouth. Kverythitig seasonable iu season. ttf.MO.OO Benefit Movie Show 'lite soldior boys nsk for hooks toxt books nnd uplifting fie. Mon- in every encampment in this country unci in France where American soldiers nro stn. Moned. It means a reduction of drinkiiiK, KambliiiK and kin dred vices. Portland's share of tno money to Do raised is $25, 000, so aain St. Johns rises to uo ner bit. A benefit movie win uo m vim mtvf rrini...l.... labor, tho oinployers preferriiiB nlRht at tho Multnomah Theatre. a V iiioii oiti worKmon back. Messrs. AlcUredie and Phillips Attempts at aKreemont aro now generously donating the use of bonis made, and it is the uni- the theatre free for the purpose vorsal hope that matters will Hesides moving pictures a nro bo spoodily adjusted and work Krani will be rendered consist- rosumod. . Special Bospol meetinKs are boiiifj conducted in the Gospel Hall, next to tho druj,' store; cornpr Portsmouth avenue and uinuiwu Biruui, nijiiuiy, ex cept Saturday, at 7:30. Mr. Nels Thomnson, a converted Kamblcr, is tho evangelist. Mr. 'Ihompson is from California, and travels with his family in a specially built housekeeping auto. Everybody is invited to theso meetings. ing or soio by Mrs. tinbriel PuN tin, violin selection by Elmer Sneed, baritone solo by Mr. i.eeK of Portland, and reading by Mrs. Geo. M. Hall. Let ev erybody attend. Admission, ten cents to all. Tot'il fl.aS7.527.42 I.I.MM1.ITIIW. Capital stock lulillu M00.000.00 :. . 1 V " 1 v lo.ooo.tx) umimiicii iiruiiu II.M.l;l Lesn current rxu ses, interest nml tsxeniMltl 6.IS3.C3 10.:i78.fiO (.irruisiiut; notes Due to banks ami bankers (other tlittu iue mleil iu , 'r?0) I :i.805.21 luiai oi items zs, L-J nuil :W 3.805,21 Dciimuil ileiwsits: Imliviilual tleixsits sub. ject to cheek CeitillnUes of tlrxsit ilue iu leks than !I0 iluvs Certified checks Cashier's checks out. staiiditiK ,,,, State, county, or other mu. niciiMl deixsits secured hv pledge of assets of this bank lotni ol ilemuml deposits ... 462,17-WG Time l)eioits: Certificates of deposit 82,753.93 rosmi n.ivuiKS iwposits 2ll.0ill.91 uiucr lime iieiosits .... Total of time deposits. Items 39, 40, 41 and 42..392.6C9.25 U. S. dexsits, other than pos. tut S4viui:s. iuclutltiicr 1p. posits of I'.S. ilisbursiiiK of-nr ONLY INDHPHNDENT UNDERTAKERS Not associated with any undertaking associ ation or trust All Steel, Oak, Cloth Cov ered and Mahogany Caskets for less thau 411,224.15 9,781.50 tl.ltW.81 34,700.00 .2S9.81S.3C One-Half Association or Trust Prices Commencing October 1st, this Market will open at 8 a.m. and close 6 p. m. except Saturdays. Open Saturdays, 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. ST. JOHNS CASH MARKET HARRY I M BO DEN, Prop. ?hoiieCohimWaai yy DELIVER 109 N.JerseyStreet Four Deliveries Daily 8 and 10 a. m. 2 and 14 pm 10,000.00 ah, I 1, Casliii II .057,527.42 are . Cards of thanks notices charged for at the rate of fifty cents each. Persons desiring to mivo sucn notices published should make a note of this. Total... ,, State of Oregon. County of .Multnomah I. J. N. Hillelseu. Cash er of Ihr above named bank, do solemnly swear that the ubovc stutement is true to the best of my knowledge uud belief, o . . J-.N' Kdlefseii, Cashier. hubscribeU ami sworn to before me, this 18th day of September, 1917. I,. J. Wright, Notary Public. Multnomah county, Ore. vunvci Attest; r. AUtien, Thos. Autteu, $150.00 funeral for $75.00 We manufacture Caskets, hence a great sav ing to you. A call on us will convince you. MILLER & TRACEY Independent Funeral Directors Washington and Klla Streets, Between 20th and Phoues Main 2691, A-78S5 2ISt Try a local ad jn tho Hoview, if you havo anything to sell, lou will not bo disappointed, 1. Cl.. Ml 1. i ui oiiiu 1 wo nvo room cottages, lot ' 100x100, East Linnnesion. Will be sold at a bargain. Call 718 Kast Kich- monu street, 1'. C. Ktiapp, Electric Vacuum rent. H, P. Clark. ST. JOHNS BRANCH OFFICE 11 a a Hirers cttr n cs.? Cleaner for YY. A. MINUKLYYO, ttCprCSentauye ircctors. Send in your news items, 511 S. Kdison Phone Columbia SSS FOR COAL & WOOD OF ALL KINDS SEE EDLEFSEN FUEL CO. Oregon Building, 5 & Oak Phone Broadway 70 Or Leave Orders at St, Johns Hardware Go. Mill wood mostly inside, larRe percent age dry enough for Immediate use 3.25. Coal f G.60 and up. I 'Bi!lie' Nichols RESTAURANT 111 N. JERSEY STREET Open Evenings GIVE US A CALL 3 DR. J. VINTON SCOTT DENTIST Office Hours 9-12 to 1:30-7 Suuday 9-11 Peninsula Bank Bldg. Office Phone Columbia 140 Resident Phone Columbia 274 Caldwell & Patterson LEADING BARBERS The place where cood service ami courteous treatment prevail. Children's hair cutting receive special attention. 109 BURLINGTON STRFPT I buy or sell St. Johns Property A. W. DAVIS Real Estate Fire Insurance and Notary Public List your property with nie if you desire to sell quickly 202 N. Jersey St. St. Johns q)Q3 Q-o fij CJ Cvj CvS Hcward 0. Rogers, Lawyer, Notary P"bl;. Over Peninsula National Bank; 7 to 9 P. M, PENINSULA TITLE ABSTRACT i REALTY CO H. HENDERSON, Manager 402 N. Jry Stratt Abstracts of Title Prepared Titles Examined Phone Columbia 255