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About St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 26, 1919)
4 ttmtm SEASON'S GREETINGS WE are very grateful to our hundreds of custom ers for their patronage and confidence which has made possible a successful business year. This is our tenth year . in St. Johns. With the sup port of the people of this community our business has enjoyed a steady and sub stantial growth. Our principles of business are very plain. Fundament al honesty and fair dealings are our watch words. This simple business code, coup led with good service and dependable merchandise has always met with a ready re sponse from the trustworthy folks of this district. Looking forward with confidence to your continued patronage we wish you A Happy New Year OAmandii Bags The Consumers Harvest Mrs. Housewife: Right now is your time to place orders for just as large a, supply of Groceries as your Cash Buying Ability will permit. It is not ft matter of making mouey with the several Grocers of St, Johns; just now it is "who can sell the cheapest" and the consumer gets the beuefit. While the merry war is on among the Grocery Fraternity now is your time to reap the harvest. The new order of Cash Grocery Business in St. Johns has increased the sales many fold as the prices are so favorable as compared with the city stores that the Grocery Business stays at home, which is just right." Look at these prices and buy all you cau of any of the articles. The Standard Small Loaf Bread, 2 for 15 Fresh Bulk Crackers, per lb , 18 Graham Crackers, per lb 20 Royal Peanut Butter, 2 lbs 35 Eagle Brand Mhk, per.can 25 Beat Puree Tomatoes, per can 14 We can only make these prices and many others equally as favorable and live because of quality buy ing. The Grabateria Cash and Carry Grocery SCALES & CURRIER, Inc. OWNERS Wc wish all our friends and patrons a most Prosperous and Happy New Year 4 St. Johns Pharmacy PHONE COLUMBIA 138 The Prescription Store COLUMBIA RECORDS Local News A IinpnyNew Year to nil our renders. The beautiful snow has taken its departure. Adnm Trclbor left Tuesday for Aatorin where ho will cntruce in ship building. A little son arrived at the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. Jack Lnrkins Friday, December l'Jth. C. V. Whalon haa returned to Cn forma after a visit with Ins sister, Mrs. J. N. 12dlofsen. Henry Wlsner of Mt. Vernon, Wash., is a uuost at the home of liB. sister, Mrs. M. A. Nelson. Mr. nnil Mm. Arehlo Me. Corkle returned from Aberdeen, Wash.. Inst week, where Air. McCorklc had been cmratrcd in ship caulking. If vmi htivi micatu from a dis tance at your homo ahow them (tin rniirtoflV nf Imvimr tho fncL appear in the home paper. Drop a postal or can nt tno on ice. llr. II. I JnnoH nnrinrmed Mm mnrr Intro coromanv Saturday evoninjrat G o'clock, when Dr. M I.. Hnhh nnil i Hokm Hock were united in marriage nt the Alisky building. Mr. nnd Mm. D. H. Peterson will leave this week for I.cbnnon, whero Mr.ll'otcrson will engngo n tho ministry or tho nuptial church. Mrs. Peterson is a sister of Mrs. J. B. Campbell. William J'ord of 1017 Oswego street, arrived" Sunday from da ho nnd will snend the holidays with his fnmily. Ho travels in Enstern Oregon, Washington nnd Idaho for the Pacific Coast Borax Co. Carrots, rnw or cooked, nre very henoficlal food. Wo should cnt moro carrots. Thoy contain considerable percentage of iron nnd nro supposed to be especially f no forstomach troubles. ino Poples Home Journal. Mr. T. C. Walte arrived in Portland Saturday morning to spend the hollduy season with his family who resides at 810 N. Syracuse- street. Mr. Wuite.is employed by a large logging com pany as chief engineer in the Grays Harbor conntry. If the paper is not us newsy as you woud have it, you are partly to blame, dear reader. Tho paper is your paper und it is up to you to send in news jtems when you have knowledgo of them. If you know anything, let us know. A postal will do tho work. There will be n Hard Time danco nt the St. Clement school hall Wednesday evening, Dec. 31st. Heal old -country music and square dances that you en joy. Coffee and home made molasses ginger cookies will be served free and all old timers are invited. Fiddle up. Mr. Alfred A. Pattee and Miss Frances Erickson were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents at G15 East Fessenden street, Saturday even ing at 8 o'clock. Dr. H. F. Jones performed the ceremony that made tho happy young couple man and wife. The funeral services of the little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sorber, which died last Tuesday of pneumonia, were held last Sunday at 2 p. m. at the home, Rev. H. F. Jones preaching the sermon. The St. Johns Under taking Co. had charge. Inter ment in Columbia cemetery. The concert given by the Port land Woolen Mills Orchestra at their club house at Baltimore and Decatur streets Wednesday even ing of last week was largely at tended and thoroughly enjoyed. The participants all acquitted themselves in fine style and the audience was immensely pleased with the entertainment prorided. A very pleasant surprise was tendered the employes ot the Peninsula BankWednesday after noon when all were given a pres. sent of ten per cent of their salaries for the year. A hand some Christmas tree around which they gathered in the Bank building was a feature. Albert Hyde has been in KnU ama, Wash., tho past few days. Mrs. William Ford has return ed from Salem where she visited her mother. Benny Jowcr is back in school ufter being absent for several weeks on account of broken log. Miss Clara Lund has returned to her homo nt Coquillc, Oregon, after taking a business course in Portland. Mrs. Georgo Lynn, of Hood River was a St. Johns visitor over Christmas, being the guest of her sister, Mrs. Moore. Construction work at the St. Johns terminal, which had been held up by the recent storm, was resumed tho first of the wcok. Miss Florence Davis, who is teaching in the Eugene high school, is spending the holidays at the homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Davis. G. A. Roberts, one of St. Johns' most efficient police of ficers, has purchased a residence on West Richmond street,' bo tweon Ivunhoc und Syrncuso streets, und will take possession immediately. Tho banquet and entertain ment given by the Portland Woolen Mills Wednesday at 1 p. m. was a most pleasing affair. Besides a fino musical pro gram, Messrs. Chat?. II. Carter and E. L. Thompson made in teresting remarks. Amos L. Miner, pioucor citi zen of St. Johns, died nt his home, 020 Crawford street. Sat urday, December 20th, of par alysis, aged 82 years and 23 days. He was born in New York state, later going to Minneapolis and coming to St. Johns in 1885, and residing here over since. Ho was the first city recorder of the old city of St. Johns nnd a mem ber of tho school board. Surviv ing him are his wit'o.v, one son, Chns. L. Miner of Portland, and two daughters, Mrs. M. E. Ben he and Mrs. Helou M. Cryslcr of this city. Tho funeral services will take place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 in tho chapel of tho St. Johns Undertaking Co.. Dr. II. F. Jones officiating. Inter ment in Columbia cemetery. . GLOVES . LAKGK ASSORTMENT W. W. ROGKRS Till? RAINCOAT MAN Fine SOCKS. ROGERS. Bakery and lunch goods nt The Fern. New sleeves for Slickers. ROGERS. If itsany thing ELECTRICAL see the Peninsula Electric Co. Rubber Shoes $3.50. ROGERS. Soldiors, yes wo dyo coats brown, blue and black. Skid more Cleaners; Woodluwn G3G0. Girls' Hooded RAINCAPES $1.35. ROGERS. Try our 10 cent coffee. Tho Fern. When in need of small arti cles, get them nt the G-10-lGc store, St. Johns; in the Penin sula National Bank Building. Warm CAPS for bald headed men. ROGERS. Wnntcd All kinds of sewing. 1031 S. Syracuse. 2t Cotton Gloves $1.05 Dozen. ROGERS. Try a nico box of candy for tho holidays at the Fern. Rubbers for Men ?1. 10. ROGERS. Found Auto chain. Owner may havo samo by calling nt this office, proving proporty nnd paying for notice. Auto Gauntlets, WnrmlyLincd, $3.75. ROGERS. Are you sick? No mnttor whnt the trouble is, wo can help you. Cnll and soo us. Writo or phono Mrs. Benr. 811 S. Kel logg street; phone Columbia 1083. Very good Union suits $2.50. ROGERS. Wo specialize on Holiday can dies. The Fern. Wales Goodyear Rubbers uro Good. ROGERS. Oranges nnd bananas in abun dance. The Fern. Listen, Girls. ROGERS can fit you In RUBBERS. Currin Says So You all know what our famous Weather Chart Calendars are like. .You Can't Beat Them For Service Be here NEW YEAR'S day and get one FREE CURRINS for DRUGS 1 05 Philadelphia Street Start the New Year right! Make this your NEW YEAR'S Resolution, too. RESOLVED: That I shall save more money this year than I did last. That I shall open a Savings Account this week. That I shall aid to it regular- ly every pay day. That I shall keep a daily re cord of my expenditures. That I shall open my account in the PENINSULA NATIONAL BANK A "Family Budget and Household Ac count Book will be presented to each depositor opening an account before February first. Peninsula National Bank MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Open Saturday evenings 6 to 6 rsj4. j Holiday Goods Qur inventory comes first of 5 the year and we will sell all Holiday I Goods this week at reduced prices. Genuine Bargains j St. Johns Hardware Co. Phone Columbia 35 Opening Announcemeoi LAIRD'S CASH GROCERY Now Open for Business nt 408 North Jersey Street Next Door to St. Johns Review Below Arc a Few of Our Alany Bargains: Prefercd Stock Fancy Maine Corn thu can 20V Royal Club Maine Corn th can 20c Preferred Stock Tender Melting I'cas. tlt can 20c Polar Hrand Peas , the ran 15c Preferred Stock Solid Pack Tomatoes the cttu 18c 2 tor 85c Ilootli's Puree Tomatoes .the can Hie 2 fur 25c Preferred Stock String Means , th can 20c Prcferrcd Stock Pork and Deans Utg can 25c Curtis Hrand White Tuna Fish lb. hizu the can l,-c 2 for 25c Pierce or Fountain Clams regular 20c size can, our pricu 15c Chipped Heef in glasses at llic lobby's Apple or Pear Butter the can 15c All Jellys thRiMalOc None Such Miuce Meat package lfSe 2 for 25c Mbby's Pic Apple itacUgc lUc A, & H. Soda package 8c 2 for 16c Royal Iiakiug Powder , 12 cz. cau 35c Crisco 1 lb. 3i)c Mazola Oil pts. 40c, qts. 80c, al $1 50 Snow Flake Shortening lb. 88c Royal White Soap k 1 bars 25c, 8 bar 46e Hob White Soap 10 bars 55c Crystal White Soap ; 2 for 15c, 7 for &Qo Ivory Soap , 3 for 25c Fairy Soap 3 for 25c Creme Oil Soap , 2 for 15c Palm Olive Soap , v 3 for 25c Ivory Soap Flakes pkg. 10c, 0 pkgs. 55c I,ux Soap pkg. 13c 2 pkgs. 25c Best Rice , the lb. He Faucy Oregon White IJeans lb. 10c, 11 lbs. $1.00 Red Mexican Beaus lb. 10c, 3 lbs. 25c Fancy Pop Com ; 2 lbs. 25c liluc Seal Matches the box 5c White Palace Bread '..two 1 lb. loaves 15c lllne Ribbon Dread, wrapped, 1 lb. loaf tic Milks, Carnation, Holly, Dordens the can 15c Carnation, and Bordeus small cans 2 for 15c Yeloban 2 cans 25c Grape Nuts, Post Toasties, Kellogg' s Com Flakes, Shredded Wheat. . . .2 pkgs. for 25c Choice Creamery Iiutter lb. C8c Guaranteed Kggs doz. C5c i m 0