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The Park Question Editor St. Johns Review: A letter in lust week's Review sign ed by "A Resident" and re ferring to the question of a locu tion for a nark for St. Johns, indicates that there may be other residents who do not fully unaor stand the park situation. Early last spring it was learn ed that there was n possibility of a park boing secured for St. Johns, as it was one of the dis tricts most vitally in need of one, and the City Council had a small appropriation for the purchase of park sites. At that time u petition was circulated asking the City Coun cil to provide a park or pla ground here. Later the City Council, at the instigation of committee of eight represent atives of various districts throughout Portland, of which the writer was one, decided to present a mcasurn to be voted on at the Juno election, authorizing the issuance of bonds to tlu extent of $500,000, for the pur chase of park sites. This meas ure was approved by the people, thus assuring tho Council of the moans of purchasing a iiark site in St. Johns and in each of the other Boven districts most vitally needing one. At tin request of the park de partment a committee of St. Johns residents, of which the writer was also a member, un dertook a survey of the tracts of lit nt available and suitable foi park purposes. This committee invostiiraled everything thai .Hueimtu to offer any possibilities for l o purpose whatever. Tha committee was informed at the start that the City I Mini ninif Commission -to which all such matter must bo referred in acco -i vcv with an act of the lust rgisiaiure would noi ap prove I'm selection unless tin sue jpinmi a school or was so located that a school building .could in tho futuro bo erected adjoining it. This stipulation of course suggested to I lie com mittee the possibility of using the properly oppositu the Central school and adjoining the library. The selection of a site hero would linro made possible a civic center, including school, library and pitrk. All information regarding this tract was secured and a drawing made of it and present ed to tho nark department. It wan found that less than five acres could be seen rod hero tin If an the city purchased a number of highly developed lots. The Committee thun investigat ed and prosonted lihio prints and prices on two other trads - tlu'l Caples tract and the liolbrook tract. The latter was partly built up making it very expensive and it had been denuded of practically all trees which spoil ed its beauty and attractiveness for tho purpose. Tho Caples tract had tho advantages of be ing centrally located and beauti fully wooded. However, when a presentation of its advantages was made to the authorities they at once raised three objections: 1. It was too small, measur ing only G.4 acres inclusive of streets. 2. It was on the car track, ii. It did not adjoin a school and no land was available for building one. During tho time the park mat tor was first being urged citi zens of St. Johns were also peti tioning tho School Board for a now high school which is ser iously needed. The school di rectors agreed as to the need of a new building for this district, but at the special school election the bond issue, which would have provided tho Hoard with suffi cient funds to buy a site and build in St. Johns, were disap proved by vote of the people. II was the avowed intention of the school board, had the bonds pas sed, to construct a $500,000 high school building In this district. Owing to tho failure of tho bond issue to pass the Hoard had to abandon, for the time boing, a new St. Jolt s high school. St. Johns residents were of course as much interested in se curing a now high school as tbev were in getting a nurk. and the suggestion was then made that a tract of land large enough to accommodate both the park and school house bo acquired by the city. This would make it possible to conform with the one con dition insisted upon by the city planning Commission- the prox- Imitv of school and playground, it would make it possible for all the facilities of a community house to be provided in tin high school building- gymnas ium, auditorium, swimming pool etc. thus saving the ex pense of a field house on the part of the nark bureau. On Hit other hand the School Hoard would bo saved the expense of acquiring any land other than that actually reuu rod for the building to stand on as athletic field and parked irroimds would bo at their door for the use of high school students. Ibis plan offered so many ad was off tho car track and yet within tho loop; but most im portant, it was largo enough to justify the expense of mainte nance, if purchased and fully developed. The difference in distance, even to those residents living in the farther end of St. Johns not being material it is only 900 feet exactly, from one corner ot this tract to a corner of the small Caples tract. It was tho under standing of the Committee that looked into this matter that the idea of development of a park for St. Johns, was in accordance with the park bureau's policy that is that it would be something like Peninsula park, with the exception of the field house which would be unnecessary in case the high school building were erccteu on tnc grounds or adjoining them. Some of the mothers in St. Johns have expresed a fear that the largo wooded tract would be a dangerous place for children to play, especially as it is near the ruilroud cut. The land under consideration does not extend at any point as fur as the cut and in any event would be completely fenced, developed and super vised. In order to huvc a suf ficient number of people to caro for tho grounds and supervise the play of tho children, u large sum for maintenance is necessary each year and this sum is pro portionately very much larger for a small tract than a large! one. Kor this reason it is not the policy of the Portland park liurcati or ol any other similar department in other cities in America, where tho best play ground development has taken place, to acquire small tracts except in very congested districts where land has become excessive ly high, as is tho case on the East Side in Now York City. renlnstila Turk contains 104 a- cros and is often over crowded. Columbia park comprises 28 1.0 acres. Tho writer of this letter visit ed all of the tracts of lam un der consideration with members of all the Commissions concern ed-with some of them several times, there was no doubt oi their preference for a largo tract it was evidently a question of I thu Uarson tract or of going out side of St. Johns altogether and vantages Hint the Committee sot deciding upon tho McKcnna pro to work to find a tract time enough and suitably located for these purposes. Tho on v wood ed tract of sufficient acreage left in St. Johns was the so-call-Carson or Nicholas tract, com prising 251.87 ncres. When tliir tract was suggested it at once met with aproval by members ol tho City Council, tho School Hoard and tho City Planning Commission. Members of these commissions pointed out that it was desiralily located because it Goverland Creamery Pasteurized Milk and Cream Fresh Buttermilk Daily Phone Columbia 659 j Portland Manufacturing Co. i M A N I e A C IT U I" U S OP Panels, Berry Boxes, Coffee Drums, Ex-1 wwiaiui uiiijic uu,f, i;j;s vast' SIOCK, t ami all kinds of Veneer IvVCTOUY, FOOT OP RICHMOND STRIsUT ivim. i-ru't lor lliu one uic $100 cash, the balance trvi'tl mill $IWk. Pay like mit. New four iiMiin modern Imiig.ilmv. lK't river view in tin- city, Imrd aurUc en sweet miu coniu-cieil wltli sewer. iirtee on this one I i'lUM). iwy me I etuli. Uilttuce like rent. BONHAM & CURRIER The Store That Cares For You EVERYTHING FOR MEN TO WEAR Dry Goods and Shoes for Everybody RENFREW DEVONSHIRE "--- CLOTH Devonshires lor House Dresses Would you prefer making your own House Gown? Would you have your girls looking well in their school dresses? Make them of Dev onshire, the yarn-dyed fast color material. purty oil tbi) other jido or thu cut, au HiIh is tho only other uioco of property largo cmoukIi for thu nuriioHouthu city author- iitoa havo in mind. ItcHidontH of bt. Johns who are urKiiiK the nurcntiHu of a nlaco too man are Himply playing into tho handn of I thoir neighbors beyond tho cut who aroleavintr noatouo unturn ed to brink' about thu purchase I ty tho city or the AlcKumm property. Tho situation bcciiih to have roHolved itself into a question of I the oitizeiiHhlp of St. Johns accepting graciously thu splendid i) IK development thai theolliclalH reel oelonuH to thin district, or permitting; tbo residents of rortsinouth and University nirk to have it.- Another Kesident. McKINNEY'S BARGAINS I'ilie home of 7 lurue rooms uitli lot 15x160 feet well covered with fruit, close III nun well located, till lroirtv ciin lie lwrclUMtl lor JHiKHI with only f500 t.uli, Uilum-e monthly. Iliiee room haute with corner lot noxiou, irei.wretu unwoven ninl eterl lurtieet. I'nee (or till one fUW. P.v S05 null, the balance like rout. .New tluee room inumnkiw. ha uitent dCZ7?r? louei iiuii electric lights, streets mi ADITORIAL Almost three .hundred years ago the sturday colonists who were the fathers of this mighty nation, named a day Thanksgiving. They gathered together and praised their Lord for his kindnesses, and in their frugal blessings they were supremely thankful to their Creator. Today vc have religious freedom and political privilege, vc have every thing for which those forefathers suffered and sacrificed. Then above all that, more than the things for which many of them gave their lives, we have blessings and bountiful gifts which they never dreamed would exist. We have case and comfort and convenience, they had disease, discomfort and inconvenience. Theirs was a frightful struggle for an existence among things primitive. Ours is a struggle not (piitc so bitter, for an existence among luxuries, things de veloped, and things modern. No matter what your station be in life this year, don't look on Thanksgiving as merely n Holiday, lie sincere and thank your God for Ids munificent gifts. House Dresses and Aprons Grace your dining room and kitchen by wearing n new fresh Apron or House Dress. Select it from our large stock of new models. They are made of ginghams and percalis and designed by experts. Prices range from $1.85 to $1 00 each. t)'e Assurance depends largely on qtiai . ity back of the style. REGAL . SHOES arc made in the finest of leathers shoes of sound values in appearance, fit, and wear. Men's Overcoats. Alen's and Boys Suits. Are you planning a visit for thanksgiving? Arc you ex pecting company? We think wc huvc the suit for just you or your boy or both. Our suits and overcoats ore not the extravagant kind, they arc nil just dependable, nice, well fitting garments, not cheap os we do not build business out of cheap merchandise. Our suits and overcoats nre well made throughout and of material that wears. We sell these on easy payments if yqu need that nort of terms. Regal Shoes The Regal Shoes for Men; the shoe with a reputation. Regals are always dependa ble. The sole stock and in ner soles are built for wear; the wear that lasts. The price is medium. CLOTHING ACCESSORIES Hundreds of beautiful ties, dozens and dozens of collars in quarter sizes, the new things in soft collars and the latest in starched collars, warm un derwear, cashmere hosiery, sweaters, Jerseys, warm gloves, leather gloves and auto driving gloves. Mallory Hats L. E. ROSE, Manager Men's Dept. Do your Christmas Shopping in Stores Displaying this Sign Portland Headlight Overalls j Sunset Cash Grocery 111 Philadelphia Street Phone Columbia IMS Grows Bigger, Better, Busier Tho store that brought down prices in St. Johns W. had more than 1,000 customa on last Saturday. Why? Price, nuick, Courteous Service. Now for a big time this Thanksgiving, (live the young folks a yood time; it is their own special time. A few nice things from The Sunset store will add abundantly to their enjoyment, viz: Mixed Nuts lluiiuua Jellias Walnuts Apples Jams Hrtuiuj Qruugm Hbcuits Almonds Grapes Swuuts Hanoi Nuts Cordials Honey l'eenus Those, nre all new stock mid ate priced lower than you can buy eUewhere. Peatl Shortening priced at, jwr pound 0c Full Cream Cheese, per pound 3Sc Royal Club Coffee, m pound , 500 Hoyal Miking Powder, 12 oz, can. .35c; S lb. $1.15; 5 lb. $2 20 Post Toasties, Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Grupe-Nuts 2 for. 25c Proctor & Gamble's Star Naptlm Washing Powder, packagv. . 5c Don't forget the Sunset Special Hlend CofTee-J$5c lb.; 3 lbs. LOO t I 1 1'lvc rtMiiii mixlcru tmiiunlow. one of the Ut in St, Johns, well liK'utcil. cUe lit to iKikium center, lot U 60100tret improved ami luhl. My mice for tliti one f&iOO. You vy f 1100 im.1i, the ImI mice like tent. You iliould ce thin one lo H)jreelte It, l'ie room tmxloru house, fair condi tion, lutRe lot MK11K) feet, well locntctl. I'rice 41760; jwiy X cash, Iwlauce like rent. I'our room modern buuniilo. fine river view, has hanl surface street uml sewer, eoue, Price ildO; iwy filflO e iikc rent. I'ive room Ihihk1o, fine location moil- (j'l (-1 view, itas lui t this is u uici V ctuli, UUrtiic 5 cm. l'lvc'rooui buniMlow. except bnth.with unxiw comer lot. ai location with im- iMtfvctl street. My juice f'ShXY, Nitty live room tiunleru buni-alow. This is a new one. My price f2O0O; jwy i fkH) cash, balance like rent. t have a four room modem LuiilmIo. almost new, price for short time f$200; will accept used auto as first payment. How about this one? Oood live room house with 1J acres laud all in cultivation, locatetl eUe to elevators. This is a dan. dy, My price for short tiuieS2500; pay me cash, Uil.ince monthly. 1 have many others that are eood Uivs. If on the buy don't fail to talk with me before you purchase. McKlNNEY. 215 X. Jersey St. Phone Columbia 2 Kcsidcntsuf St. ami city liens to Johns having taxes pay lit roriiami can Flour and Milk nre still advancing. Your inter est is ours. Come in and lot us talk it over. Stock up before another advance. make their iMyments without iucoiiveui euce by availing themMlvts of our ser vices. We w ill pay same and secure your receipt without tucouvenieuce to you. I'ee, 36c References: Auv St. Johns bank. Peninsula Title, Abstract and Realty Co., by II. llcudersou. Msuavcr: I iivl 1 e. . . 1 I IV U414l WCl. NO WKARY IIOUHS In the homo provided with one of our model tnlkiim machines. For there is always at commnnd entertainment ot any kind pre forrod. The moat classic com positions or tbo latest dnnco music. I he most thrilling solos or the rollicking; songs of tho day. Come and learn what n perfect companion a talking niacin ne can tie. THU STRADIVARA SHOP PC. lla.ser Prop, 317 X.Jersey St. CHAMBERS COMPANY J. U. Chamhirs Mrs. H. R, Lowry Funeral Directors S4S-2S0 KiUiiiKsworth Avenue PORT1.AXI), ORUOOX Telephones. Woodlawu 33CKJ C 1183 Mr. Chambers is the only O. A. R undertaker iu the city of Portland. rcreotutl attention and supervision gveu to arrainjements. QUONO TONG CAFE Try Chop Suev ami Xixxlles at popular ikwco. iioiue uuue pastrv every itay at 'Cfe of Metit " We serve breakfast and diuncr. 0n from G a. m. to 12 p. u. 1W S. Jerev street. Used Cars For Sale Model 75 Overland, newly overhauled, mw top, repainted, K.xd tires, f 700. 191T Vonl, pxxl cuudltiou, f$O0. 101S OIUsmo.ile S, goodcondttion, f 900 COLUMBIA OARAOK 107 Kessenden St. The Home Mercantile Co. Are Hendqunrlers for all kinds of Roofing and Building Paper, Roof. Paint and Roofing Cements. "Stop that leaky roof." See us for your Paints, Kolsomin ing and all Building Material. Also for Hay and Feed for your cows and chickens. Put in your winter's supply of Coal and Briquets before the winter rains and bad roads, and save money. See us for United States and Fire stone Tires and Tubes. Home Mercantile Co. 209 West Burlington Street ST. JOHNS, OREGON Knights and Ladies of Security St. Johns Council 2775 KfguUr Ui.IncM meeting ut ami y Mondays. 0u Hirelings to the public soil members tail ami 4th MoDila, Vl.iloi. ami member, ccx dUlly inileil lo alleiid at Dlckoer Hall. P&Laurel Lodge.T 0. 0. F. . . No. 186, St. John. Oregon Meets each Monday evening in Odd l'el. Ion a hall at 8:00. A cordial welcome. t all visitiug brothers. l'retj llatkell, NO C V. tbt. V. C. Joe KotxiU, Kee ev. O, W. Noreae, fln.Btc, II. Y. Clark. Treat. . PAT'S 3 Barber Shop & 108 N. Jersey St. Bring in your job printing. J. R. WEIMER Trahsfer and Storage W'e deliver koo1s to and (row all parts of rortland. Vancouver. Uunton and surrounding country. Piano and furni ture moving. Vhone Columbia S2. 109 Kast Burlington Street. St. Johns Camp No, ,7546 Modern Woodmen of America. We heartily solicit the attendance ol our members at our regular meetings every 2d and -Itli Thursday evening. A. L. Marey, Iryin Gromachey, Clerk Consul. 910 X. Syracuse. 1IOLMC5 LODGE NO. 101 KMCMIS or PYTtilAS Meets every l'riday night at 7:30 o'clock in IUCKNIIR Hall. Visitors always wl. come. J. U. WATSOX, C. C. Woodmen ol the World St. Johns Camp 773 Meet every Thursday evenincr in I. O. O. F. Hall, Leavitt and Jersey streets. Visitors always welcome. COUPK, C. C; R. G CLARK, Clerk. DORIC LODGE NO. 132 A. f . and Av M. r . i- . ... . ne nrs; ami mini ST Wednesdayof each month in uicKuer f iiau. visi tors welcome. A.R. Davis, W. M. A. W. Davis. SecreUrr. Minerva Chapter No, I05,0,E.S. Meets every first and third Tuesday ot each month iu Bickner's Hall. Visitors welcome. ' Dixie 51. Lewis, AV. M. Ruby R. Davis,:ec. FOR RENT uua at thla a)ffl United Artisans Willumbia Assembly No.; 300 Aieeis every luesday at 8 P. M. I. 0. 0. F. BAIL. Cemr Jtnry tti Uiv4t Stt. L. K. Simons, M. A. Mary Roberts, Sec'y Prf Tem.