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ST. Johns review ' Si . Johns Best Place of alMor the 1925rFair St. JohnsBestPlaceof all lor the 1925 Fair VOLUME 17 ST. JOHNS, PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1921. NUMBER 30 t I J'. The St. Johns Chautauqua The datea for the St. John 8 Chautauqua this yoar have been definitely set for July 17th to 23rd. Among the attructiona this aeason is Stofansson, tho noted Arctic explorer, who is one of the headlincrs on the lec ture list A year ago Stofans son was under contract to ap pear on the Ellison.Whito Chau tauquas in the South and West, but he developed serioiis throat troublo and his doctors forced him to cancel tho long speaking engagement. Unquestionably Stofansson is one of the biggest attractions on the American plat form today. He has a remarka ble story to tell of his manv years in the Northland and he tells it in an exceedingly inter eating manner. Another nation al colebrity, who makes his ini tial appearance on tho Chautau quas this year, is Peter Clark Macfarlane, tho well known writer. For many years he has been in tho IimcIiKbt as u nrom inent contributor to all the load ing periodicals. lie is said to be romarkably gifted as a speak cr and ma many readers will un doubtedly welcomo this opportu nity of hearing him. Two other feature events of the week will be the presentation of Willie Colliers Now York comedy sue cess, "Nothing but the Truth." and the coming of Lteuranco'a Little Symphony, a particularly flno orchestra organized by Thurlow Lieuranco, the noted American composor. On Decoration Day glowing tributes woro paid to the heroes of tho world wide war. But wo owe a duty to tho aim Ivors. A special olfort should bo mndo to And work for tho unemployed, then think tho matter over and when you go to the polls voto for tho soldiers' compensation measure. While hundreds made the supremo sacriflco, thoso re maining at homo received tho highest wages and many finish ed paying for a home. W. A. Carroll, G. II. I.cmonand D. Ii. Vernon attended a smoker given by Washington Commnndcry Knights Templar May 24. The cutcrtainmeut was given in honor of Royal Arch Masons. An in teresting program was rendered and a tctnptiug banquet spread. ROGIJRS' SPKCIAI, now 50c. Death of Mrs. Crouch Mrs. Minnie Crouch, wife of John Crouch, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Henley, was born in Illinois January G, 1870. She departed this life at their homo at 1700 Willamette boule vard, Portland, Oregon, May H 1921, aged 51 years, 4 months. and 8 days. Tho deceased was united in marriage with John Crouch of Illinois December 25, 1888. Sho leaves the husband and nine children to mourn her departure, all of whom were present. The children are: Mrs, Opal Rigby of Portland; Mr. E. M. Crouch of Portland, Mrs. Reba Dykstra of Wolf Point. Mont.: Mrs. Monnn Boyer of Williston, N. D.; Mr. B. J. Crouch of Portland: Mrs. Junni ta Bellamy of Portland, and Lois, Horace and Willie Crouch tit home with their father. Ser vices were conducted at the Evangelicni church of St. Johns by, Rev. C. P. Gates at 10 a. m. May 18th. after which tho re mains were laid to rest in the Mt. Scott cemetery. We're very lonesome, Mother, since you're gone, Sort o' iiiskci our lives nil wrotitf Mot to bear your voice or ec Tiling the w.iy they used to be. Wc lulu the way you uteri to unlle, Km quite bcr nil the while; wc uM the oni;i you Uteri to lng Gucm wc hiIm mott everything, Get to (Irenriful loncomt too, Waltlui! for the time when we'll meet you, The G. A". R. wus organized April G. 18GG. Memorial day was established through general order No. 11, written by tho then adjutant general. N. P Chlnman. and issued by General John A. Logan, at that time commander-in-chief of tho u. A. R.. designating May 30. 1SG8, us Memorial day. Sinco that time it has boon regularly observed bv all of tho posts of tho G.A.R. nnd their atfillnted organizations throughout the United States. Mr. nnd Mrs. Elliot Gordon of 1200 Lombnrd street will lenvo this week for Montague, Cana da, whero they will visit Mr. Gordon's mother. They will go by way of Prince Rupert and take in till tho intervening points oi Interest They expect to bo gone for ono year, iind will no doubt have a most delightful so journ. ROOIiRS' sign at the ferry is under water. Y. W. C. A. Notes being You ar cordially Invited to atend Demonstration Given ty tht pupils of ice Jlt Jam John Cftlgh School St. Johns, Portland, Qrgon iondatj (Evening, June 6ti i'JProfftwn higlitm Sight o 'clock Sharp , n .i . - 1 The B. T. G. club had a picnic nt Columbia ParK last Tuesday. The sewing class has been dis continued until the first of Octo ber. The Rainbow club wns happy to welcome Dorothy Walker back to the club last week. Ice cream was Berved in her honor. Doro thy has been spending several months in Oakland, Cnl. An entertainment is planned by the clubs to be held at the building in July. This will take the place of the annual lawn fete nt Mrs. Stearns' home. Two Indian women, Misses Meek nnd DeLorio. graduates from Columbin University, nnd employed by the National Board of tho Y. W. C. A., spoke nt the local Y.W.C.A. Inst week, lues day ev-nlng, on their work with Indinn women nnd girls in the Indian schools. Miss Meek de lightfully entertained the aud ience with vocul selections nnd accompanied herself forun hour after tho addresses. Last Thursday evening n new club for business girls was or ganized and will meet every Thursday evening. The club is called The Lnf-a-lot Club. All business nnd industrial girls are cordially invited to join. Tho purpose is to use tho building for a social and recreational center. Miss Burma Pnncnko was elected president and Miss Beatrice Oss, secretary and treasurer. How to beat tho undertaker You might commit suicide if vou don't see Jack Campbell's stock of tires. Buy of Jack and he will never quack if you Want your money back. You will suy what fun : there is u plnco you can run nnd get the wortli of your mon. Will Give an Exhibition Pupils of WillinmB, George and Sitton schools will give a public exhibition of( manual and mechanical work with a display of domestic and household arts in the industrial building of tHe Williams school on Friday, June 3, afternoon and evening. Tho exhibit will include work done by the boys of the elemen tary technical course, six of which courses have been estnb lished in the manual training shops of the city during the past year. Tho work at this center is in chnrco of Mr. C. W. Corn- stock, while tho work in domes tic urt is in charge of Mrs. D. D. Warner. A fenture of tho show will be a presentation of the household mechanics course, which is now a part of the man ual training work of this shop. The boys will show work in ele mentary household plumbing, electric bell and electric lighting, glazing, etc. A practical work ing diagram for a fivo room cnunciator system will be put in operation during'the display. A cordial invitation is extend ed to all patrons and friends to be present and view this exhibit on the above nnmcd duy. Mr. Cur Owner, get to this nnd own your own home nnd stop paying rent. This proper ty ib stow; win take your ear for first payment, then you can nay oil tho balanco nt the rate of $1500 including interest at 7 percent. 1 his is a very goou buy nnd closo in, n very suitn blo place, abundance of fruit and pnymcntB cheaper than rent. Tli nk of it. only S1500 id- eluding interest; it will only enve you about $iukj to puv off. Seo W. T. Hartford, Central Hotel, St. Johns, Oregon. Will Have a Float. The Roso Festival Committee of the Community Club mot in the Library Wednesday evening. Representatives of the Booster Club and other organizations wcro present and assured their support in having this place properly represented in tho Flo ral Parade Wednesday of next week. It was decided to have a float, and through tho kindness of Mr. F. C. Knnpp, the hand Borne vessel thnt was exhibition at the Peninsula National Bank n couple of years ago, will be utilized as symbolical of St. Johns as a shipping and Indus trial locality. It will bo attrac tively decorated and a credit to this important locality. Mrs. Hoskins, chairman of this com mittee, has accomplished won dors in marshaling her forces and securing rapid and splendid results. The people of St. Johns have been generous in tho mat ter of flowers when called upon by the committee. It is request cd that these donors cut the roses on tho afternoon of the 7th and put in wnter with salt, so that they will be in perfect condi tion the following morning. Besides the float tho kindorgar tens of the schools and Rain' bow Club of the Y. W. C.A. will bo in the parade; Any in for mntion desired concerning fur ther details will be supplied by Mrs. lloskins, Columbia us, St. Johns Council No. 2775. Security Benefit Association. will enter u floral float in the Roso parndo All members and friends are earnestly rcnucstcd to bring (lowers. All informa tion will 1k irlvnn hvcnllincr C.n. umbiu 821, or call at 202 N. Jer sey street. Uasscr's bxnrcss office. Wo will do our very best to make our float as good as Men's Fine Dross SHOES $4.95 Hither Ruglish or Broad Toe, Rubber Heels Panama Hats Thnt fit your face and pockcthook $1.50 and $2.50 Men's Cool Dress SHI RTS $1.50 up Men's Durablo Work SHOES i $2.95 You enn't beat them for the price Mon's Chilly Underwear 95 cents Men's Cool Silk Dress CAPS $1.50 up GOOD STUFF AT THE RIGHT PRICE ROGERS THE RAINCOAT MAN Bank of Commerce BuBdtng ST. JOHNS Opan veilings CHERRIES To all our Qld customers wc wish to annotiuce that we have again been selected to represent the Oregon Packing Co. in this district. List your crops now; the fruit market is not as bright as it might be. Only a limited amount of fruit will Je canned this year. We will take care of all our old customers, as well as the new ones. Watch the Review for new develop meats. See us at once so we can inform the company how much fruit to expect from St Johns. Gasser's Express 202 N. Jersey St. Phn Office Col. 824 Raldnce Col. 377 J DANCING Every Thursday Evening at St Johns Skating Rink Music by: D.O.K.K. Orchestra ADMISSION Gents 50c war tax 5c Total 55c Ladle 25c war tax 5c Total 30c C&wi Tim Assured For All St. Johns Undertaking Co. Thomas Gricc, Alnnager Office, Col. 527 PHONES -Night, Col. 299 208 N. Jersey St. FRGG USE OF CHAPEL AUTOAIOBILE HEARSE Night or Day Calls Promptly Answered Not a Branch office of any Portland Undertaking Co. LOW RUNT enables us to give our customers the benefit of Very Low Prices. Wc guarantee lower prices than you can get in the city Aetna's Five Star Pointer The Latest In Insurance A Combination Residence Policy which insures you against BURGLARY, GLASS BREAKAGE, WATER DAMAGE, LOSS OF USE, LIABILITY ON PREMISES FULL INFORMATION GLADLY FURNISHED PENINSULA SECURITY CO. "Everything In Insurance" 108 South Jersey St. Phone Columbia 161 "Sat it talti (outers" Have on Karly Garden this Spring by planting right now hard ened plants. Early Cabbage Plants, 2 Dozen 25c Head Lettuce Plants, 2 Dozen 25c Pansy Plants, Perennial Plants, Redding Plants, Hanging Baskets, Porch Iloxes and Tubs Filled, Seeds, F.tc. SBeciett' s Qreeniousea 814 and 816 North Kellogg Street Phone Col. 401 LEWIS CALDWELL LEADING IiARBEK The place where good service ana courteoui treatment prevail. Children'! hair cutting receive ipeclal attention, 109 BURLINGTON STREET DEARiNG'S For Fine Chocolates Ice Cream, Tobacco and Cigars 311 South Jersey Street Frank A. Rice LAWYER Office 107 N. Jersey Street Phone Col. 887 Reddcncc Col. 308 the best of thom. Our Council, db well ns our city of St. Johns, will be brought to the eyes of the gcnornl public, ns well as to pive some of them nn idea thnt St. Johns might be the logical site for tho World's Fair. Our citizens must all try and pull to gether to help bring- this place before tho public eye. Tho men of the Council will moat nt 610 N. Smith nvenuc Sunday at 9 a. m. to build the float. The ladies of tho Order will decorate tho float Tuoadny or Wednesday. All members are rcnueated to do their bit and help to the best of their ability. Reported. The followinc excellent meth od of preserving roso leaves, termed the Hose Leaf Potpourri, has been given us for publica tion: Place a two inch layer of fresh rose petals in a stone or glass jar with a tight lid, sprin kle with a good layer of salt, till you can hold in your hand; keep adding fresh rose putnlsnnd snlt until you have four quarts. Let stand for a month or more before mixing with the following. Then toss the petals on a largo platter to well separate them and add ono half ounce of sachet of violet nnd the same amount of rose and heliotrope, ono ounce of Orris powder, half ounce of rose geranium, ten drops each of oil of Borgamont, cloves and Eucaliptus, one teaspoon fill each of cinnamon, cloves and maco, half pint of grain alcohol. Mix very thoroughly nnd pack away to ripm for two or three weeks. C. W. Martin, president of tho Portland Comunity Servico Song League Association, and Mrs. Lou Gray, vice president of the association, will sing ducts nnd solos nnd lead the congregation In singing next Sunday evening nt tho Congregational church, beginning at 7:15. Music will be accompanied by saxaphono and violin. Everybody cordial ly invited. MULTNOMAH THEATRE Thursday ami Prltlay, June 2 nmt 3 In "THE KID" In tlx big act. The blRgett drawing card of the year. Snturdny, June 4 A Mack Sennelt comedy drama, "I.oyii. HONOR ANI) lmHAVK." Sunday, June 6 MARGUERITE CLARK In SCKAMUI.HI) wivita." Momluy and Tuesday, June 0 and 7 Bargain Shows Go Everybody 5o A good mixed jirogirtm. Wednesday, Juno 8- ROY STEWART In "JUST A yii'K." Thursday and t'riday, JuneO and 10 MILDRED HARRIS In "THH WOMAN IN HIS HOUSIS." A 7 reel. Saturday. June 11 JUSTINE JOHNSTON "lll.ACKIItKl)3." AMERICAN SHOE SHOP 110 S. Jersey St. All that the name implies, AAIERICAN Edw. Coiinnnt, Prop. THE WINNING NUMBER FOR LAST WEEK 1338 Snvc your tickets they arc nood for ONK YHAR FISHING IS GOOD "Gifts That Last" Give Jewelry, Silverware and Cut Glass for Graduation, Birthdays and Weddings It is a Satisfaction to give Silver to the Bride. . It is a Gift that Lasts. A Watch is an Appropriate .Gift for the Grad uate, cither Boy or Girl. Seir-niling Hoimtnhi Tern $l.r0 to 12.00. Kvcrhnr Pencils! $1.G0 to :f(1.00 All French Ivory In Sets, Single Pieces, nml Ivory Clocks ot GRKATIA' KHDUCUI) PRICKS. 20 per cent. Reduction on all LaTausca Pearls May We Assist You Select Your Gifts? Brunswick Phonographs and Records W. M. TOWER WATCH MAIfltK AXU JllWIiUMt 107 Philadelphia St. St. Johns Think This Over Fourteen months ago a man opened a Savings account which action was due to a little missionary work along savings lines by ourselves. During tho past month he pur chased a home. We paid him a balance of FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS AND FIFTEEN CENTS. He had worked fifteen years and had been unable to save. We asked him if our plan paid. He said, "I'll Say." $1.00 STARTED IT ALL THE BANK OF COMMERCE The Bank For Savings Qatton Ranch Dairy Buy Pure MilK Direct From The Farm The Dairy is under strict supervision of the City Health Department aud the Cows are tested for tuberculosis every six mouths. Phne Col. 321 fr ordars