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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1911
Page
8
Fellow employees picked up the man and he was taken to Hoquiam General Hospital. The injury is painful but not serious and Gunderson is expected to recover.
The Hoquiam Commercial Club met with few members present as Aberdeen visitors offered help for the Hoquiam river dredging project. The group heard Judge Pearson on river value, urged telegram campaigns to secure funds, and set committees for government form study and the Hoquiam Boiler Works site.
Hoquiam high lost 1 to 0 at Electric Park as Cosmopolis Terrors edged them. Cosmopolis pitcher allowed two hits, Thurber and Hartshorn each singling. Hoquiam pitcher Davis also held to two hits but issued five walks. Hoquiam meets Elmo next Saturday in a heated rivalry game at Electric Park.
Ahrler Lof, a Polson camp No. 3 worker, suffered a broken leg when a line hook slipped while setting a line. He was brought by launch to Hoquiam General Hospital where Dr. J. F. Macdonald treated him.
Ed Gunderson escaped serious injury after being struck by a falling limb at camp No 7 of the Poison Logging company. The blow hit his hip and felled him, leaving him stunned for some time before aid arrived.
The F. G. Foster company stock was moved to a two story building at Ninth and I streets from the old Levee street site. Work on arranging stock is progressing. the rooms resemble a hotel lobby with a recently tinted ceiling, and the design emphasizes uniformity and convenience as among the Northwest’s finest.
Nordstrom's concert band will give an exceptionally fine concert at the Arcade Grand theater Tuesday evening under the auspices of the F. O. F. No. 252 HOQUIAM April 9.
Dr Robert Stapp of Aberdeen received a nine month county jail sentence from Superior Judge Ben Sheeks after a conviction. The judge cited past reputation and evidence as factors, noting reluctance to send him to the penitentiary. Boner, Stapp’s attorney, plans an appeal as prosecutor Campbell indicates testimony may have been perjured.
Joe Koski, held at the county jail as a witness in a holdup case among tramps, attempted suicide twice by hanging from the end of a card. Sheriff’s interference halted both acts. He was deemed mentally unfit and committed to the insane asylum after mental evaluation.
In Montesano on April 8 list of individuals who received marriage licenses includes Esterblad Chaos and Hilma L Laur en along with Claud Bray Juanita Lytle C Ky Oldaker Alice Steadman L Span ioe Mable Gandy Alfonso Lochion do Vincenta Elorriaga FE Beckwith Lizzie Williams.
April 8 report from Montesano notes Sam Druxman known as The Droxy Kid and several sheriff's office members in a lively melee. Druxman, an ex prize fighter, allegedly became personal and refused to back down leading to a fight. He is jailed for 60 days for striking a woman recently.
A new charge related to the Aberdeen redlight district will be filed against him, likely extending his detention at the county jail.
Four million fish hatched at Chehalis river fish hatchery above Montesano under Larry Rice. Records show eggs lost and fish hatched from September 1, 1916 to 1917 with thousands in troughs and millions turned loose. The fragmented report lists large numbers including 1,050,000 in troughs and 4,000,000 released.
The Modern Woodmen of America hosts a basket social at their hall in the Zee buyth building on Main street April 11. The event offers a program and asks ladies to bring baskets for auction with proceeds likely supporting the society.
John Kahle, a well known chicken fancier, has purchased the Stevens farm across from the county poor farm for $5.00. The 10 acre tract will be used for large scale poultry raising with plans to hire an expert to stock the farm with 15 or more standard breeds focusing on black white and buff orpingtons.
Silas Thomas, a logging camp employee living in the west end, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of inflicting unnecessary punishment on a 1 year old child in his care. He says the child’s absence due to his wife’s illness caused him to punish the child to make it stay at home.
Albert Clement of Sumner has purchased ten acres two miles east of Elma Selma from Ed Carson through the Frank Watkins agency. The cleared tract has been cropped. Clement plans to move his family there this spring, build a house, and plant berries and fruit.
The renowned Ben B. Lindsey, famed for juvenile court reforms, will lecture next Wednesday night at the Grand theater in Aberdeen under the Aberdeen Civic Improvement club. He will dine as guest of honor before the talk and attend a reception after the lecture on stage at the theater.
ILMA April 8 A Tuesday ballot will decide a proposition to issue bonds totaling ten thousand dollars for a new water supply. The community agrees on the need and the plan promises improvement at no cost to taxpayers or to the city’s indebtedness.
Elma April 8. St Luke's Episcopal society has acquired two fine lots at Young and Division streets and will build a temporary church and guild house. The structure will be a stopgap until conditions improve and the society's needs grow.
J P Carothers remains under care at St Josephs hospital two weeks after a car crash. He suffered internal injuries that doctors say may take many months to heal.
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