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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office Of the Recorder OF the City OF ST.
Johns until October as, 1910, at 5 o'clock
p. M, for the improvement OF Mohawk
street from the westerly line Of Ivanhoe
street 10 the easteriy line of Willamette
boulevard, In the manner provided by
ordinance No. 57S, subject 10 the provis-
ions OF the charter aud ordinances OF the
City Of ST. Johns, aud the estimate Of
the City engineer, on file.
Engineers estimate OF cost f57So. az.
Bids must be strictly in accordance
with printed blanks, which will be furn-
ished on application al the Office OF the
Recorder OF the City OF ST. Johns. Aud
said improvement must be completed ON
or before 90 days from October IS, 1910.
No proposals or bids will be considered
unless accompanied by certified check
payable TO the order OF the Mayor of the
City OF 81. Johns, certified by a respon-
sible bank for an amount equal To ten
per cent. OF the aggregate proposal.
The right 10 reject any and all bids is
hereby reserved.
BY order Of the City Council.
A. NJ. ESSON,
Recorder.
Published In the St. Johns Review,
October 7, II and a., 1910.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Dear Cousin Hans: Vacationing
days vas ofer vonce % donnervetter
The school days haf canned again
Der saddest by der year,
No more We drink der sauer krnut
Nor eadt der lager beer.
To school We vent most efry day
Vedder II be shine or rain
Uud ven sometimes | hockey play,
My fadder gifts we pain.
So der boet singed, but vots der
usel Wy mast We go by der school
und efry day study by:
Mary hat a liddle lamb
Nit WOOL so soft und vite.
II wouldn't study wort a tam
Cent, but lots OF times would bite
init his head und troubles NIT der
kids und der teacher und Maryl
But We must go, und We haf to
wear der best und stoutest shoes as
is made. We got 'em at our store.
Der Ralston School Shoe don't rip
down der heel nor run up der side
und will make your feets run like
water runs der hill down und don't
hurt a bit. They vas der cheapest
yet for der price. Und ven mutter
haf a headache nit her back und is
not able to get quick up in der
morning to get breakfast, We haf der
finest breakfast foods yet vonee.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
PROVING His Authority.

There was an Irish foreman Of n
gang OF laborers who went to any
lengths 10 show his men that he was
the real boss, One morning this fore
man found that his gang had put a
handcar ON the track without his or
ders.
who put that hancarrr on the
thrack r. he asked.
I'VE did. sor," one OF the men an.
swered respectfully.
"well." he said shortly, take II on
ag'inr'
The laborers did so with some ditll-
Guilty.
Now" said the foreman, put Il on
Ag'in"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
Trapping Muakrats.

Numbers OF mechanical traps 10
catch muskrnts have been invented
and tried. but none gives more salts.
faction than the old floating barrel
trap that has been In use for many
years. Roth ends are left closed. and u
hole about eight by twelve Inches
square n sawed IN the side. A strong
cleat II nailed across each end. the
eleats projecting six or eight inches
beyond the barrel, ana upon the cleats
are nailed two boards, one ON onch side
OF tho barrel nnd several Inches longer
Water then II placed In the barrel 10
that II will float with the board plat.
forms about on level with the sur,
face OF the pond or stream. About
one-thlrd OF the barrel remains above
water Apples, carrots aud other deli,
cacies that the muskrat likes Are
placed Ia the barrel In their attempts
60 get the bait the animals fall into the
barrel and are unable 10 get out.-Ex.
change.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Whereas, II has pleased the
Divine Ruler Of all things TO call
from our midst our esteemed Neigh
Dor, b. H. Darling. be It
Resolved, That his wife and
family have our heartfelt sympathy
in their sad bereavement.
Besolved, That these resolutions
be spread upon the records of this
camp, a copy be sent to the family
aud a copy published in the St,
Johns Review.
w. T.. Coon, c. c.,
w, Scott Kellogg. Clerk.
Camp 775, w. q. w.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
ARSENIC P0lS.
The Torture That Ensues
Death Brinus Relief.

When a single dose of arsenic In suf-
flcient quantity to be felt has been
taken colicky pains, bowel disorder
and perhaps nausea result. In the
course of an hour after n poisonous
dose has been taken an intense burn.
ing pain is felt in the esophagus and
stomach. This spreads 70 the entire
anterior portion of the lower part Of
the trunk. A sense OF construction at
the throat and an ncrid, metallic taste
accompany the pain Then vomiting
and relaxation OF the bowels begin
As the case progresses the symptoms
increase I'm intensity. Then comes q
thirst that water will not allay. al.
though II apparently increases the
stomach disturbance. The victim
groans and wrIthes.
Now he imploree the doctor TO save
him. Then he begs TO be killed and put
out Of pain. The extremitles become
icy. The pulse Is small. feeble and fire.
quent. and the breathing Is laborcd.
embarrassed and painful because Of
abdominal tenderness. The surface OF
the body becomes dark and OF that
blush color that medical men call cy.
anosed. Violent cramps add their tor
ture. exhaustion becomes collapse. con
vulslons or conn ensues, and death
ends the agony. The torture lasts
sometimes from flve TO twenty hours.
In some cases these symptoms occur,
but in n modified form. and the doctor
will apparently get the better OF the
disense The remission will be but for
n day or two. Then the abdomen will
swell. and icy coldness will pervade
the frame. shlvering will become pro.
nounced trembling. then cramps. con
yulslons and death.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
RESOLUTION.

II Is resolved by the city Of ST. Johns
That Il deems it expedient and necessary
TO improve Philadelphia street from the
westerly line OF Jersey street TO the east
erly side line oi Ivanhoe street In
the city OF 81, Johns In the following
manner. to-wit:
by sidewaiking same on either side
with iS-foot cement sidewalks, IS-foot
curb, placing n curb angle iron full
length OF improvement. All work 10 be
done according 20 the plans aud specihca-
tions OF the city engineer on file in
the Office Of the city recorder relative
thereto, which said plans and specidca.
cations aud estimates are satisfactory and
are hereby approved. Said improve
ments 10 be made Ia accordance with
the charter and ordioances OF the city of
ST. Johns, under the supervision and di.
rcction Of the city engineer.
That the cost OF said Improvement to
be assessed as provided by the city char.
ter upon the property especially aud par.
ticuiarly benefited thereby, aud which IL
hereby declared TO be all lots, parts Of
lots, blocks and parcels OF land between
the termini OF such improvements abut.
ting upon, adjacent or proximate TO said
Philadelphia street from the marginal
lines OF said street back 10 the center OF the
block or blocks or tracts OF land abut.
ting thereon or proximate thereto.
That all property included In said i'm
proyement district aforesaid Is hereby
declared TO be local improvement district
No. 80.
That the city engineers estimate Of
the probable total cost OF said improve
ment OF Philadelphia street Is SIsI4.74.
That the cost OF said Philadelphia street
To be assessed against the property In
said local assessment district as provided
by the city charter OF the City Of 81.
Johns.
Adopted the Ath day Of October, 1910,
A, NJ. ESSoN,
City Recorder.
Published In the ST, Johns Review
net g auN "a IQIn
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
RESOLUTION

Il is resolved by the city of St. Johns:
That Il deems Il expedient and
necessary 10 improve Burlington street
from the west curb line of Ivanhoe street
To the east curb line of HAYES street
in the city OF 81, Johns in the follow
ing manner, to-wit:
by sidewalking same on Southerly side
thereof by placing a l2-foot cement walk
aud curb on said southeTly side only aud
by placing angle irons as shown in plan.
All work to be according 20 the
plans and specifications OF the city
engineer ON file In the office OF the
city recorder relative thereto. which
plans and specifications and esti-
mates are satisfactory and are here
by approved. said improvements TO
be made in accordance witt the
charter and ordinances OF the city OF
81. Johns, and under the superyi.
sion and direction OF the city engin-
eer
That he cost OF said Improvement
TO be assessed as provided by the
city charter upon the property espee-
lally and particularly benefited there
by, and which is hereby declared TO
De all OF lots, parts OF lots, blocks
and parcels OF land between the ter
mini OF such improvements abutting
upon, adjacent or proximate TO said
Burlington street, from the marginal
lines OF said street back to the
center OF the block or blocks OF
tracts OF land abutting thereon or
proximate thereto.
That all the property included In
said improvement district aforesaid |
is hereby declared 10 be Local Improve |
ment District No. so"
That the city engineers assess
ment OF the probable total cost Of
said improvement of said Burlington
street is S43S.Ia,
That the cost of said Burlington street
to be assessed against the property in said
local assessment district as provided by
The charter OF the City of ST. Johns.
Adopted the 4th day of Oct, 1910.
A. NJ. ESSoN.
Recorder.
Published In the 81. Johns RsyieW,
october 7 and ~, 1910.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
Notice of Assessment

Notice is hereby given that appor-
tionment OF cost Of relaying and extend
ing Philadelphia street sewer comprising
sewer district No. l., total cost f4o3S. 50
has been apportioned aud is now on file
in Office Of the undersigned, subject to
examination.
District assessed; Beginning at the
northwest corner of lot block IS, James
Johns addition, run noTtheasterly along
center line of blocks IS and SO in said
addition to a point opposite center of
block S, p. T. Smiths addition, thence
southeasterly parallel with and 100 feet
distant from Jersey street to a point,
which point is the intersection OF said
line with the westerly line of lots and
block 1, p. 7. Smiths addition extend
ed; thence westerly along said line TO the
southwest corner of lot 5 block a lanes
John and addition; thence westerly par
allel with and 100 feet distant from Ivan
hoe street To the center of Burlington
street; thence along the said Burlington
street to the northwest line of Hayes
street; thence along the northwest line
of Hayes street TO the place of beginning.
Remonstrance against said apportion- |
ment may be made in writing and filed |
with the undersigned till S O'Clock p. IN.
October "a, 1910.
A. NJ. ESSON,
Recorder.
Published in the St. Johns Review,
October and ~, 1910.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
Muck Mercantile
Company
Phone. Richmond s2I
Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received al
the office of the recorder of the city OF
81. Johns until Nov. 1, 1910, at s O'Clock
p. m. for the improvement OF Fessenden
street from the westerly line of Edison
street TO the southeasterly limits OF the
city of ST. Johns in the manner provided
by ordinance No. 37I, subject TO the
provisions of the charter and ordinances
of the city of St. Johns, and the estimate
of the city engineer, on file.
This bid is for cross walks and box
cutters only, according TO the plans and
Specifications for said Improvement.
Bids must be strictly in accordance with
printed blanks which will be furn-
ished on application at the Office of the
recorder of the city of ST. Johns. And
said improvement must be completed on
or before lao days from October IL, 1910.
No proposals OF bids will be considered
unless accompanied by a certified check
payable TO the mayor of the city of St.
Johns, certified by a responsible bank
for An amount equal to ten per cent. of
the aggregate proposal.
The right to reject any and all bids is
hereby reserved.
BY order of the city council.
A. NJ. RSSON,
City Recorder.
Published in the St. Johns Review
Oct, "a, al and 80, 1910.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
GARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our gratitude
to many friends, also Portland
Woolen Mills and Woodmen of
World for their sympathy and as
sistance. We also wish to state our
appreciation of beautiful floral Of
ferings at the funeral of our be-
loved husband and father,
Mrs. b. Ii. Darling,
Geo. II. Darling,
Pearl G.. Darling,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
RESOLUTION

II is resolved by the City Of ST. Johns;
That Whereas, the City Engineer has
made a survey In the proposed widening,
opening aud changing OF 81. Johns ave
nue. from Willis Boulevard To James
street, and made plat OF the proposed
change aud written report containing
a full aud complete description OF such
change and the boundaries thereof, aud
OF the portions OF each lot aud tract Of
land TO be appropriated therefor; aud
Whereas the said report, plat and sur.
vey of said engineer in the matter of
said street was examined by the Council
and approved, and by ordinance adopted
the report of said engineer In said mat
ter; and
point viewers for the purpose OF assess
Ing benefits aud damages 10 be caused by
the proposed widening, opening aud
changing of said street;
Therefore, be Il resolved, that X. l..
Burke, n. A. Gee and Il. IL.
Brodahl, three disinterested tTeeholdeTs
OF the City Of St. Johns, and by US de
termined 10 each possess the qualihca-
tions of Jurors OF the circuit court OF
Multnomah county, Oregon, be, and they
and each of them are hereby appointed
as viewers to view said proposed change
aud to make an assessment OF damages
and benefits caused thereby, as provided
in sections Nos. 81 and S2 OF the charter
of the City OF St. Johns.
Adopted this 4th day of October,
1910.
A. NJ. RSSON,
Recorder.
Published in the St. Jshns Review
Oct and IA 1910,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
REVIEWS LEGAL BLANKS

The following list of legal blanks
are kept for sale at this office and
others will be added as the demand
arises:
Warranty deeds, Quit Claim
Deeds, Realty and Chattel Mort
cages, Satisfaction of Mortgages,
Contracts for Sale of Realty, Bills
OF Sale, Leases.
All these blanks at the uniform
price OF 3oc per dozen.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
VIM. McMURRAY, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Portland, Orcaon
spokane, Portland a Seattle Railway.
LRAvINo ST. JOHNS.

LRAvfNo st. JOHNS.
Inland RmpiFe RHpFess, Gas a. nj Tor Chicago.
81 Paul, Omaha, Kansas City, 81 Louis. Wsils
Walia, fasoo, Roosevelt, GHanddAiles. Golden.
dale, white salmon, stevenson, vaneouveT and
inteTmediate stations
North Bank Limited, TsS p nj Tor chicago 50.
faui, Omaha, Kansas City, -, Louis, spok sne,
spIague ktttyiile Iind ,Pasco, Roosevelt q rand
dalles, White salmon Stevenson aud Vancouver.
Columbia kivsT Local, 4'so p, M for yaneouveT.
Samas White Salmon, Lyle, cTanddalies Cliffs
and all intermediate stations.
ARRIVING AT ST. JOHNS
Inland Empire EEpTess, 7sT p. m, from chicA.
60 -, Paul, Omaha, Kansas City, 81. LOais
spokane, spTagae, kitEvills Iind, PascO
Roosevelt. Grsnddailss, white salmon. stew
enson, Vancouver.
North Hank Limited, ToS a, M; from chieaso,
81, Paul, Omaha, Kansas City, 81. Louis, Wslla
Maiia, fasco, Roosevelt, GTanddalles, White
salmon, Stevenson, VaneouveT aud intsFme-
date stations.
Columbia River Local lo'elOck noon; from Cliffs
Granddalles, Goldendale, Lyle White SalInon
Samas, Vancouver and all intermediate sta,
tons,
All trains stop Tor passengers. oahes open
all night. tickcts on sale ior all points.
u. N. Cornell, AGENT
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

what do you do" asked the one
who had been married only few
months. "when your husband comes
home late az nightT
II pretend not TO notice that It's late,
aud pretty soon he asks me II |
wouldn't like TO 20 TO the theater or
somewhere tomorrow afternoon"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

For Sale-A fifty dollar course
in the Scranton International Cor
respondenee School, any depart.
ment, at 20 per cent discount, at
rate of $500 down, $500 per
month; further discount for cash.
Address "B," this office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
startllna Eneouransmsnt.

"was Amelias father encouraging
when you went 10 him 10 ask him for
her handT
mot very. lie asked me 70 put the
proposal in writing. SO | couldn't back
out, as all the others did"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
THE PALM CAFE
Thes. Glover. Prop.
Pure California Port Wine
SI,2S to $2.oo per gallon
Finest ever brought to St
Johns.
Choice liquors of all kinds at
prices most reasonable.

Bring in your job printing while
you think OF II. Don't wait until you
are entirely out. We are equipped
to turn out neat and tasty printing
promptly at Portland prices or less.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

When opportunity comes your
way be prepared to greet it, Have
money in the Bank. The First
National Bank will help YOU take
advantage OF opportunity if you
save today, Time Certificates of
Deposit. 1t
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

In order to insure q change Of ad-
vertlsement the copy for such change
should reach this once not lstsr than
Wednesday. at 3 o'eleok p. m Please
csmsmhsr shls and save the prlntss
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

All kinds Of laundry work done
promptly. Rough dry washing 6
cents per pound. Calls made for
laundry at any place. Ring ua up
Phone Rich. 99l. 81. Johns Laun.
dry. Churchill Bros. .proprietors.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
Mu.loaI Nots.

First Young Thing during the so
natal just love Brahms, don't youl ?
Second Young Thing-What are
Observation-Disclosures Courier
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

For Rent Furnished housekeep.
ing rooms aud transicnts. Best
and cheapest in St. Johns. Leo
building, over califs furniture
store.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

A word TO the wise is sufficient.
That pocket change will make a
start. Put your money in the bank
where il will grow. The First Ma
tional Bank welcomes pocket change
as start for that sayings account.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Sidewalks in which washed ma
terial is used are the kind that
never have to be taken up. They
have the lasting qualities. Put
down by the st. Johns Sand &
Gravel Co. Phone Richmond 1871.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
Northern Pacific Railway
LKAvIsG ST. JOHNS

LEAvIsG ST JOHNS
North Coast Limited via Puget sound 10 40 a mn
North Coast Limited via North hank 7.ss D. an;
Atlantis hxpTess via Puget sound Issls q M.
Atlantic Express via North bank Gas a m
Twin city Express via Puget sound $50 d m
Twin City ENpTess via North Rank Y.sS D ia
Eastern kxpress via Puget Sound I1,lSa m
Eastern ExpTess via North bank 0sss a m
Mo River Express via North Bank - J5sp. M
Portland, Tacoma q Seattle Express. Jos a m.
Tor oIays Harbor, Olympia and south Bead
Branches.
PugSs sound Limited. $50 p. m; Grays HArbos
and south Bend Branches.
HaeOlt Passenger -------------- asso d. ma.
ARRIVING AT ST. JOHNS
North Coast Limited via North Bank . J.a5 d, mn
North Coast Limited via Puget sound -6:ss a ma
No. faeihe Express via North bank 7:I7 a m
No faeihe kxpress via Puget Sound - 6.aS D. m
facihe Express via North bank -7:l7 o. m
faethe Express via Puget Sound ----- 6:Ss a M
western Express via North Bank 7.s7 D m
western ExpTess via Puget sound - io=os D M
Mo, kiver Express via North hank T:I1 a m
Mo, River Express via Puget Sound ssss D. ma
Portland. Tacoma Seattle Express as D. M
IRON Olympia south Bend aud CTays Harbor
Puget sound Limited 6.4S D. m
Naeoh Passenger ssS a m
o. NJ. Cornell. Agent.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Necessity. my friend, is the mother
OF courage. as OF invention. Sir Wal.
ter Scott.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Pure blooded Rhode Island Reds
aud Buff orpington chicks. Apply
at this office or 3I5 w. Richmond.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

All our meats are government In
spected and the best that money can
buy They are neatly and careful
ly handled. Come In and leave your
order for free delivery. Wards
Central Market.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Get prices at Calef Bros. before
you buy. A good linoleum at sac
and fitted to your floor.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Subscribe for the st. Johns Review
and keep posted On the doings Of
the city.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
Local and Otherwise

Shoe repairing at III South Jer-
sey street, J. T. Brooks & Son.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
paid ADVERTISEMENT
Settle It Now
Settle It Right

For constitutional amendment
giving to cities and towns
exclusive power to license.
regulate. control. suppress.
or prohibit the sale OF intox-
ieating liquors within the
municipality.
32s u Yes
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

A St. Johns Range for $500,
guaranteed for ten years, at Calef
Bros.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

For Rent-Modern 6 room house,
fine river view. See K. c. Couch.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Have your property insured In the
st. Paul or Northern fire insurance
companies. They are the best. 8.
l.. Dobie, agent.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

The ladies of the Congregational
church will serve dinner and sup
per on election day, November Sth.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

The law firm Of Collier & Collier
have removed their offices TO the
Spaulding building-rooms 6oI--2.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14
NOW is
THE TIME
HOME BUILDING

To let the world know OF your vast e,
sources and splendid opportunities 20
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Write TO everyone you know In the Rast.
Send them good instructive printed mat
ter, and tell them that the coat OF get
ting here Is little more than half the
usual cost, aud to call on a representa-
tive Of the O. v. & N. Ry. Co.
for all desired information or address
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-10-14

Published in the ST. Johns Review
Oct, "a, al and 80, 1910.