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Philadelphia Head Pliilntlolpliin Ilcnd is the licnrt of St. Johns. All ronds load to Philndclphia Head. Tb'ia place can be nptly described by its out standing features. When the naint James John endowed edunn tion with his United States dona tion claim, ho laid out u streot one hundred feet wide, from the shore of the Willamette, easterly to the center of tho village, and named it Broadway. Uroadway was changed to Philadelphia street, but its broad features Htill bear witness to tho broad soul of tho generous Oregon pioneer. The easterly two blocks of this broad street arc level and paved with Ditulithic and the cement flidowalks arc twenty feet wide. Bcforo annexation of St. Johns to Portland, in recent j ears, ('. K. Andrew vw St. Johns' oily pntrincer, and ho wisely surveyed nn easy grade from Philadelphia Head to tho city dock on the Wil lamcttc, and planned a bridge over Crawford street to allow the factories along the river to have n level street behind tlioir plat'eu. This afforded great dumping ground in the broad street for St. Johns basement excavations, and tho dumping still goes merri ly on; and one can stand on Phil adelphia Ilcnd and look westerly down this easy grado to tho dock nnd view billows of earth dumps. Some timo these hollows will get filled and tho saint James John's broad plans will bo a reality. From Philadelphia Head Bur lington atrect branches off west erly toward tho Hi. Johns ferry, and creates a flat-iron block: on tho west base of this flat-iron block stands the city hall, now Portland's police headquarter! nnd lire station for the district of St. Johns, and on the point of thin flat-iron block is the elevated , cement band stand, and between is a pint of grass and flowers, which arc tho pride of the olll cent. Then a little further east near tho center of Philadelphia Head, tho jetting fountain pat ters rain in tho bountiful v liter bowl, where horse, dog, eat ami pigeon can get a drink. This fountain is both a joy to I lie pil grim and a water hole of the jungle. Plenty of room in Phila delphia Head and the loeal busi ness folk encourage ears to park thorn under tho watchful eyes of the nearby police station. When St. Johns high school dis misses, youth pours forth in vol lime and marches up these broad sidewalks with all the buoyancy nnd hope which is theirs.aud they urn really large, healthy, good looking uoys and girls. hi. loiius affords that stock lumbering nnd mechanics, you know, is c lectivc of that type. Then after 5 o'clock, when the river side mills change shifts, iiiiihnch of men march into Philadelphia Head and take the wailing street car trains for their homes an where in Portland, uhere chance to live. At times when Portland ofllcials feel like giving the pie n social time they place brass baud in the stand on point of this tlat-iron block call out tho people to dance on thLs broad level place. At times soldier squads arc drilled here Whenever there is a public dem onstration, the people come to Philadelphia Head from all di ructions; it is the logical ami convenient meeting center, mid aii be aptly describe 1 to si ran How. From Philadelphia Mend St. Johns' heart beats thriighout the city, and we are fortunate in lmv ing such a natural, well marked, roomy and convenient place in which to mect.CharleH ('.Wood hooaa, Jr. "Wanted Men or women to take orders for genuine guaran teed hosiery for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. HO a week full time, $1 an hour pare timo. Kxperienco unncces iry. International Stocking Mill, Norriatown, Pa. St. Johns Grocery (Formerly C. S. Bucy's Store) 202 South Jersey streot, Corner Leavltt Phone Empire 0528 WE DELIVER FREE Trade at the Store Where Your Dollar buys the Most WE SELL THE BEST FOR LESS Drop in and see Our Specials for Friday, Saturday and Monday. Satisfaction or your money back. ST. JOHNS AUTO EXPRESS Ernie Phillips and Ray Bilyeu, Proprietors Furniture Packed for Shipment. Local and Long Distance Hauling. 209 S. Jersey St. Office: Umpire 0072 Ken. Umpire 14 18 Frederick T. Notz Essie H. Notz Drs. F. T. & E. H. Notz Chiropractic and Electro Therapy Office Hours: 10 A. M. to 12 M 2 1'. M. to G:!)01', M., C:301'.M.to8 P.M. OIMMCUS: r.l t r.15 Dekuni Iltdg. atKI Ni Jersey Km.: 721 8. Jersey PIIONKS: llroadwny M24 Umpire 001)7 Umpire 1271 Illt'Jk cM the nnd Dr. V. P. Sclmltzc, Res. Km. 1131 r. I). S. Swnrt, Res, Km. 283 Office Km. 0370 Office Km. 0379 Drs. Schultze & Swart PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS 1-n Honhmn & Currier Wcltf. 9ml Choice Groceries A full line of the choicest groceries at most reasonable prices, constantly on hand. Wc givcS. & II. Green Trading Mamps Willi All I'urcnases L Simmons & Co. Quality Grocers Geo. IK CrocRwell, M. E. Naturopath, Spinoiodlst 706, 720 DrkumBId. ISIwtvlu VronttnvittH SPHCIMHHS Slomuch trouble, Chronic itUcaie ami I'lMimle complaints, No mutter wlint your trouble U I rati help you, I have curel hundred! why not on? IViitultutioti mill examination Free, "Pay us you can," No knife. No operutloui, No incurable cii'-e tiiWen, I'rce treatment this week. Dividend No. 2 Another Red Letter Day July 1, 1022 was nnothcr Red Letter Day for the owners of our 7 Prior Preference Stock. Checks for thousands of dollars were mailed out by us to our Thrifty Customers nnd Patrons in payment of the Second Regular Quarterly Dividend on their holdings in this sound ami attractive security. Consult our Investment Department at once and get on our Mailing List (or the Keit Dividend on October 1st This Slock Yields 7,3 Investment Department Portland Railway Light & Power Company Room 6Q5 Electric Bldg. Portland, Oregon Wakefield & Hedlind Builders and Designers of Modern Bungalows Vlioue Umpire 1737. utonibli Etlimilet 626 E. Richmond SI. uurua oi inniiKs not cos nroi charged for at tho rate of fifty cents each. Persona desiring to uive such notices m bushed 8nouiu make a note of this. The Sunset Cash Grocery THE STORE OF QUALITY, PRICE AND SERVICE DUNCAN BROS., Proprietors HI Philadelphia St. Phono Empire 1148 Free Delivery Friday, Saturday and Monday Specials I OIO HIS FIRST "Long Pants" Suit Is a real event in the. life of the young man. Make it a REAL DAY for him by buying one of our Young Men's Suits This is a new line added to our Clothing Department and every Suit is New and Up to Date. Made in Tweed and Cheviots in the Newest' Models. Prices $20.00 and $25.00 Pi For the School girls or her mother. All the new est models. Red or Navy Wool with Band to Button, Good Quality and Well Made. PRICE $5.00 Red and Blue Combinations with Silk Facings PRICE S6.00 MISSES MIDDIES in all White with Short or Long Sleeves or with Detachable Collars. PRICED AT $1.75 to $2.25 FALL LINE OF WOOL MIDDIES NAVY with White Trim $4.75 A better Quality in NAVY with Gold Trim. .$6.50 White Cotton JEAN with NAVY Wool De tachable Collar. $2.50 White In Regulation Stylo, Priced at $2.00 White Middies with Band $1.65 I Bonham & Currier i MISS PLASKET, Buyer Dry Goods Dept. L. E. ROSE, Mgr. Men's Dopt. 0O I The Home Mercantile Co. for your Lime, Cement, Plaster, Brick and all kinds of Building Materials, Paints and Varnishes for your Houses. FEED of all kinds for your Poultry, Horses, Cows, Etc. Lawn Mowers, Garden Hose and Sprinklers, for your Lawn and Gardens. Boxes for Your Berries Call and see our stock and get our prices The Home Mercantile Co. JtW W, Jturllnuton Stroot FUNERALS Beautiful gray or blaok adultj oaakat, haarse, box, 2 autoa mbalmlng and rafln d atrvloa for.... , . $75 MIIJ.HR Higher priced funerals In proportion. Beautiful New l'loral Clupel. Lady Assistant. m TRACBY Wc manufacture casket. Private I'atnily Rooms Complete Auto Equipment MILLER & TRACEY Broadway 2691 Indapandant Funaral Dlraotora 6 1844 M WA.MnvtnM ftt Fit a (Im.) n. I. ...... IfliL I . . r . ... . ... , w.tm. .TiKH uui mna cisi oireci, rrcsl awej r OURMEAT S FNE,AfiO LUBE BOUND. THAT YOULL c be pleased with evekv Poumd! Please Telephone your Orders Early and help us give you better service C. J. MUCK, Grocer Fancy and Staple Groceries "OUR MOTTO" QualityPriceService Phone Empire 0118 217 S. Jersey St. Phone Emlre 0118 White Wonder and Royal White Soap, 6 for 25c Shredded Cocoanut, Bulk 19c Bulk Cocoa 10c Pink Salmon, Talis, 4 for 55c 10c grade Bulk Macaroni, 4 for. 25c 21b. Tru Blu Assorted Cakes. . .45c D. M. Beans, Tails, 5 for 48c Reg. 75c Brooms 53c 5 Rolls 7 oz. Toilet Paper 25c 3 Lg. Cans Solid Pack Tomatoes 50c 1 lb. Tin Best Coffee 42c Pints Economy Jars, Special. ,$1.00 Quarts Economy Jars, Spe.. . .$1.25 Jersoy Belle Butter 46c Picnic Ham 19c Guaranteed Fresh Eggs 35c Cider Vinegar 40c Cream Cheese, Special 27c WE HAVE ALWAYS FOUGHT FOR PURE Ife .... 1 T. ll. 1 1 n i mums. o won i Hiiow a piece oi meat to come in X this market that doesn't live up to what we expect it. ii muse uoauie to stand t&e tests we give it. Folks know when they buy a pound of meat of us they have purchased sixteen ounces of wholesome purity. WARNING! A L O A D O IP "WOOD According to the City Inspector can be any amount. Pay little attention to price. Watch your ticket for the measure you get for your money. St Johns Lumber Co. ST. JOHNS CASH MARKET GEO. W. IMBODEN, Prop. 109 North Jersey Street Mnrke Phone Columbia 21 Member UutMcrs KxchaiiRc I . W. P. Greene & Son I P"11 & Zurcher Contractors & Builders Plumbing, Heating & Tinning 1 K5 It BUCHANAN STRIUJT We ReIr Aluminum Ware PortUml, Ore, Phone Umpire 1025 Pkoat Col. 92 307 3. Jerey S J.W. Herwlck C. O. Herwlck I'hone Col. 582 Re. 1025 & Jersey J. W. HERWICK & SON Wood of all Kinds BRICK, SAND AND GRAVEL Columbia 118 Woodlawa 3401 BROWN'S Delivery and Tnuufer ...St. Joksx, Ovgm w.. (J Residents o St. Johns having Uxes and city liens to pay in Portland caa make their payments without incouvenl eocc by availing themselves of our ser vices. We will par same and accrue your receipt wlthont inconvenience to yon. Pee, 25c. References: Any St. Johns Bank. Peninsnla Title, Abstract and Realty Co., by 11, Henderson, Minsetr: 402 North Jersey Street. Keep Your on ' ROGERS