St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-12-11

MIS- OudS. OdbCIb was q Tt
cent visitor here. She now re
sides at Orchards, Wash.
Dressmaking. Prices to sui
the times. Call at 425 Eas
Buchanan street, st. Johns.
Watches" made over int
"Time-pieces" at reasonable
rates at Rogers, 300 N. Jersey
street.
Rubber goods, fountain syr.
inges, hot water bottles, at.
omizers and all rubber supplies
selling at one-fourth off at the
st. Johns Pharmacy.
Auto for hire by day, hour OF
trip, at very reasonable rates.
Good opportunity for parties OF
four or less to make a trip into
the country at a low price. H.
M. Waldref, 500 Fessenden street.
Phone Columbia 206.
Some special deals on Graphic
phones, closing out a stock
prices cannot be equaled else
where; cash or terms; at the St.
Johns Pharmacy.
Any one having knowledge of
destitute families in St. Johns
are requested to notify either
V. w. Mason or Postmaster 7.
j. Monahan of the fact, with
the assurance that each case
will receive attention.
Each member of the Quid Libet
club has been requested by
the promoters of the Community
Christmas tree to furnish and
dress one doll for the Christmas
benefit. Therefore, all mem.
bers of the club are requested
10 comply with the request. -
President.
Phillips & McCredie of Port
land have secured control of the
Multnomah Theatre, Mrs. Elliott
disposing of same. The theatre
is undergoing alterations and
establishment, and the new
proprietors will maintain a high
class of moving pictures and
vaudeville.
The tax levy in st. Johns this
year is fifteen per cent lower
than last year. A reduction of
one and one-half mills was made
in the school levy, and one mill
in the city levy. OF the city
levy the Cooperage roadway,
city dock and new fire equip
ment and maintenance are re-
sponsible for about three mills.
"Your husband has been ill",
said the caller. yes" replied
the little, worried looking wo-
man, "he's been feeling very
badly. | do my best TO please
him, but nothing seems to salts
~ him." sis his condition
critical?" "It's worse than
critical" she answered, with a
sigh; "it's abusive. "-Ex.
Of the forty-two foreign ma
tions participating in the Pan
ANA Exposition the latest to pre-
pare plans for government
pavilions are Switzerland and
Norway. The Swiss pavilion
will be of the charlet style
characteristic of the Alps. A
95 foot tower is the denomating
feature of the Norwegian
pavilion.
While a Denver physician was
inspecting an insane hospital at
Pueblo an inmate approached
him. and asked: II beg your
pardon. sir. but have you a
piece of toast?" mo" replied
the doctor. in surprise. "but |
can get piece if you want il
badly" "0h, ] wish you would.
I'm a poached egg and | want
to sit down. "-Tradesman.
The contract has been let for
the construction of the Texas
building at the Exposition. The
style of the building is reminis-
cent of the state capitol. 1t is
surmounted by an 85 foot dome
on which is a heroic figure hold
ing aloft a great star. emblem
attic Of the Lone Star State.
There are now forty-four states
and territories participating in
the Exposition.
The Quid Libet Club enter
tanned their husbands and
friends at an elaborate luncheon
at the beautiful new home of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Currier on
East Chicago street Tuesday
evening. This was the second
Of a series of luncheons the
are giving to their
friends during the season.
There were twenty.four persons
present. Every one spent a
very enjoyable evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Gesler
entertained on Thanksgiving
with a perfectly appointed din
ner at their new home on G
street. The table was centered
with a bowl of beautiful yellow
and white chrysanthemums,
and a lovely course dinner was
The guests included
DIR. and Mrs. B 4. Ramho of