Hoquiam Mass Meeting Forms Home Guards
In Hoquiam 191 men signed up to form a home guards unit at a mass meeting led by Major H. W. Patton. Boy Scouts under Clarence A. Morgan stood at attention as the group pledged aims and sent resolutions to congressional representatives and to Senator Chamberlain and Congressman Julius Kahn.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam “Home Guards
Clarence A. Morgan
H. W. Patton
Major Patton
France
Chamberlain
Oregon
Julius Kahn
California
Congress
Hoquiam High School Class Day Plans
Hoquiam March 31 arrangements completed for the Hoquiam high school graduating class day Friday June 1 a program including salutary president Hugh Miller valedictory Esther Sayers class history Leora Metzger class will Mabel Johnson class prophecy Herbert Hovis advice Roy Blomquist class poem Harold Olson class numbered 34 baccalaureate sermon by Rev J W Beard and commencement June 7 with address by Dr E H Todd president of the College of Puget Sound
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J. W. Beard
First Presbyterian Church
E. H. Todd
Tacoma
College of Puget Sound
Pythians Plan Uniform Rank in Hoquiam
Hoquiam Lodge Knights of Pythias plans to form a uniform rank as large classes for initiation grow. Aberdeen lodge will aid in initiations and General Joe Jeanette, Tacoma head of the Washington Uniform Bank, may assist in training. Only members with three degrees may join.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Aberdeen Lodge
Joe Jeanette
Tacoma
Washington Uniform Bank
Halberts Granted Lands on Quinault Reservation
Full title to lands allotted to the Halbert family on the Quinault reservation is approved via telegram from Congressman Albert Johnson. The action marks a significant policy shift by the Indian Office, allowing the Halberts to sell their lands or timber as they wish.
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Hoquiam
Halbert
Quinault Reservation
Albert Johnson
Congressman Johnson
Indian Office
Halberts
Hoquiam Doctor May Be Called to Army Service
Hoquiam April 2 Dr A E Anderson a medical reserve corps member may be called to the colors He has been asked by the head of the medical department of the United States how long to close his affairs and be ready to report for active duty
Break in Hoquiam Bridge Delays Car Traffic
A malfunction in the Eighth street bridge halted car crossing for three days prompting a special city commission meeting to authorize repairs. Street cars could not cross the bridge while vehicle traffic remained unaffected.
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Hoquiam
Eighth Street Bridge
Cut Out the Weeps Says Montesano Boy
April 2 Montesano residents lined the Northern Pacific depot to bid farewell to Company G bound for American Lake. Eagles band played patriotic airs as relatives shook hands with departing volunteers and one boy shouted Cut out the weeps we’re coming back.
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Montesano
Northern Pacific
American Lake
Eagles
Gunnerson Granted a New Trial in Liquor Case
April 2 Judge D Abel granted John Gunnerson of the Whale Aberdeen a new trial. He faces liquor sale charges. His attorney contends he was not given opportunity to know several state witnesses.
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Montsano
John Gunnerson
Aberdeen
D. Abel
Gunnerson
Mapes Sues for Divorce Over Nonsupport in Butte Marriage
Katherine G Mapes seeks divorce from Harry M Mapes alleging persistent nonsupport since their 1914 marriage in Butte. Court records note the Aberdeen Printing Co. as the source.
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Montesano
Katherine G. Mapes
Harry M.mapes
Butte
Full credits given high school recruits
The board, led by Superintendent El vic, grants full credits to any student joining the colors. Montesane schools report the army as the priority. graduates will receive piottas and chairs will mark absentees. Vivian Bennett of Company G is the only graduate with troops present.
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Elvics
Ny Stud
Montesane
Vyho
Piottas
Vivian Bennett
Company G
Bogus Check Artist Held After Bank Fraud Charge
Donald Kimball, an ex convict, jailed on a six dollar check drawn on First National Bank of Hqui am. He allegedly had no funds and follows reports that Jack Cooper evaded police after writing checks totaling thousands of dollars in multiple cities.
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Montsand
Donald Kimball
First National Bank
H@quiam
Donald
Jack Cooper
Kimball
Well Known Woman Margaret McLeod Dies
Margaret McLeod, 78, prominent in Hoquiam and Montesano, died Thursday in Montesano. Born in Ayrshire Scotland she was mother to Mrs George D Roberts. Funeral held Sunday at Hoquiam Presbyterian Church with interment in Hoquiam cemetery. Rev A J Beard preached.
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Montesano
Margaret McLeod
Finch vindicated in settlement with Aberdeen Realty Syndicate
The court dismissed the Aberdeen Realty Syndicate action and offered Finch two options. He may take the unsold Union Pacific Addition totaling about 760 lots plus all contracts and monies collected, or have his counterclaims dismissed and sue for damages for breach of contract. The article also contains technical wartime notes on German U boats including torpedo speed and submarine procedures.
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Aberdeen Realty Syndicate
Finch
Union Pacific
High Sea
How a Submarine Torpedoes a Ship in War
An illustrated explainer notes submarine attack methods during the great war. It covers periscope visibility, torpedo range of about 7,000 yards, and the need for a near surface approach, with reflections on the Aboukin Hogue and Cressy sinkings attributed to U-9 and public curiosity about underwater warfare.
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London
Aboukin
Hogue
Cressy
Berlin
New York World
Germany
Lortland
The Call to Selflessness and Shared Life
The text urges not living for oneself but opening doors of work thought and sympathy to the wider world. It argues that living for others creates a larger, inexhaustible life beyond personal limits.
Socialists Out To Win Seats In City Election
Non socialists push to spur turnout as war focus cools civic interest. Socialists may win in First, Second and Sixth wards. incumbents Hill Clark Grant and others face mixed prospects with some unopposed races. Ben Moore favored in Sixth ward. Pista and Strommer seen as vulnerable or unlikely to win.
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Liberal Party
T. H. Ash
Roy Sargent
Ida McGregor
Joe Thomas
T. H. Hill
Peter Clark
Clark
California
Anton Pista
B. F. Loomis
Pista
John Strommer
R. L. Cunningham
Ben Moore
W. T. Evans
Grayport Labor Press
Mark McCregor
A. J. Grant
James Empey
Warren J. Egerer
Asking Too Much. George in Arrears at Father’s Emprorium
A father confronts son George about a bill in arrears at the family clothing shop. George replies that he can live on his salary but refuses to support creditors, highlighting his fiscal prudence and social irony.
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George
Summons in Grays Harbor Superior Court
Aberdeen Brewing Company sues G N McConnell Clare McConnell and G M Schoonmacher in Grays Harbor County seeking foreclosure of a mortgage on Lots 15 and 16, Bowes Addition Aberdeen. Defendants must answer within sixty days of Feb 23 1917. judgment by default if not. F R Conway attorney for plaintiff Aberdeen Wash. Feb 23 to Apr 6 1917.
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Superior Court OF Washington
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen Brewing Company
G. N. McConnell
Clare McConnell
G. M. Schoonmacher
Jane Doe Schoonmacher
State OF Washington
Said
Bowes
Aberdeen
Order to Show Cause in Stevens Estate
In the Matter of the Estate of Susan H. Stevens executrix Sarah E. Jameson files final account and petition for distribution. A hearing for settlement is set April 14, 1917 at 9:30 AM in Grays Harbor County Court House Montesano Washington. Publication required in Aberdeen Herald for four weeks before. Judge Ben Sheers presides.
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Superior Court OF
Aberdeen Herald
Ben Sheers
Aberdeen Drug Company Sues Mire Messeger for 16.70
In Justice W M Baumert court at Aberdeen Grays Harbor County Washington the Aberdeen Drug Company files a suit against M A Messeger to recover 16.70 plus costs and attach his personal property at 316% East Heron Street Aberdeen to satisfy the judgment. Case filed March 19 1917 with first publication March 23 and last April 6.
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Justice
W. M. Baumert
State OF Washington
Grays, Harbor
M. A. Messeger
Aberdeen Drug Company
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
East Heron Street
Towit
Justice of the Peace
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von Igel
Tai
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F. C. Finch
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Wasuincton
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