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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
1
Fordney of Michigan led a close House battle over the Payne tariff amendment to strike out the lumber countervailing duty. Tawney's effort to place rough lumber on the free list failed in divisions and by tellers, with party lines breaking down on decisive votes.
Lumber interests from Seattle and Tacoma prepare a case for the Senate Finance Committee arguing the Payne bill as written would harm American mills and workers. J H Bloedel T J Humbird and W C Ufford represent Spokane and Bellingham with support from local chambers. They warn large losses and wasted timber if British Columbia lumber is untaxed.
Stieglits announces a daily price drop of one dollar on watches at New Jeweler, promoting a limited time sale. The notice highlights fresh stock and the discount per day to attract shoppers to the store.
The Aberdeen city council adopts resolutions for I Street repairs between First and River, M Street sidewalks, alleys in block 14, Williams Street plank road, and D ivision Street upgrades. Streets Highth to K and Eighth to L receive lights, a West Wishkah water main is ordered, bids for jail repairs invited, and Aberdeen Day planned for August 26 with a Seattle fair reception committee.
A roster of individuals including Mesdames W. J. Patterson J. S. Gunn John R. Douglas Chas. R. Green M. R. Sherwood and M. R. Sherwood with Messrs M. R. Sher wood W. W. tart Clit Weatherwax Rev. Chas McDermoth A. D. Wood and W. J. Patterson appears in a local note listing attendees or participants in a community gathering.
Montesano officials open bids for two courts costing up to 125000 each with a potential split of 100000 and 150000. Plans due by May 3, Noon. Harbor site eyed on Hoquiam Aberdeen interurban line, midway location favored.
A Sun bid floral display by Crammatte Floral Co of 215 South G Street draws praise for quality over quantity. The arrangement features eight hundred Easter lilies along with cinnereas hyacinths carnations violets tulips and daffodils, with their size and beauty reflecting well on the grower and pleasing buyers.
The Herald reports on its twice weekly edition covering local affairs with brisk summaries and pointed highlights. Readers get concise updates on community events, meetings, and notable developments from the town.
Olympia April 6. The state supreme court affirmed Thurston County court voiding an order by the state railroad commission to set terminal rates from Eastern Washington to Aberdeen South Bend Hoquiam and Bellingham on hay oats barley and mill feed. The finding rests on lack of a formal complaint and proper hearing before the order.
Morris Shiffren testified at his trial for the killing of Arthur Grossland in Oakville on January 30. He said he and Grossland bore ill will but had no open quarrel and that Grossland tried to seize a stick, leading to a scuffle where Grossland fell and was fatally injured by a runaway saw while Shiffren struggled to free his fingers.
The registration books of Aberdeen School District No. 5 in Chehalis County Washington close at 7 p m on April 19 1909 ahead of a special bond election on April 24 1909. Unregistered voters will not be allowed to vote and all qualified voters must register. The books remain open daily until closing.
Aberdeen voters produced a single ticket election with 539 ballots cast from 1 552 registered. Mayor elect Benn led with 539 votes while council posts went to Crivyen Bailey Alexander Newell Quackenbush Furth in their wards. Recall law looms as 60 percent can recall an official, with petitions possible for mayor and ward seats. Benn announces appointments including Police Chief and Public Works Superintendent.
Notice states Dr. Charles I Prescott has opened an office for medicine and surgery in the Dabney block on Hume street between G and H over Porter Co.'s store. Office hours are 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 and 7 to evenings. Office phone 4181 residence 2051 6191.
The Aberdeen Herald is a twice weekly chronicle serving Grays Harbor readers priced at $1.50 a year. Published with a focus on local happenings and community updates for the region.
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