Mabton Man Visits Oakville Seeking Small Land Tract
J. W. Kinnan of Mabton Washington visited Oakville last week to search for a small tract of land to purchase for his parents who wish to relocate nearby.
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
8
J. W. Kinnan of Mabton Washington visited Oakville last week to search for a small tract of land to purchase for his parents who wish to relocate nearby.
Attorney general states H R No 51 approved by the last legislature that would authorize special library taxes may be invalid. It seeks to amend an old law repealed in 1901 which previously established public library governance. The State Librarian Hitt received the opinion today.
Richard Beltz aged about sixteen was drowned Tuesday afternoon when a duck boat capsized near Grass Island at the Hoquiam river. He and Harry Creech were duck hunting. Beltz sank immediately while Creech was rescued with help from a mill worker. The body was not recovered and dragging efforts began the next morning, expected to take days to locate.
Elder John T. Ongley of Rootville, Pa reports relief after using Chamberlains Salve since December 1905 for eczema and persistent itching that woke him nightly. Evans Drug Co. sells the remedy.
The ovens produce bread judged the town standard for quality. Varieties include Yankee, French, Vienna, rye, whole wheat, and graham, described as crisp, light, palatable, and wholesome.
The Bryden & Leitch mill, now owned by C. IE. Burrows Lumber Co., orders include a nine foot band saw a seven foot resaw two boilers and a 22x30 engine. The outlay totals $25,000 and capacity should rise from 85 000 to 150 000 feet daily. A dry kiln will follow to serve growing car trade.
Manager Brown reports the Aberdeen squad thriving in Pendleton with strong outlook for the Northwestern league pennant. The team returns Saturday and plays Sunday at Electric Park forming a nine chosen by J M Bowes from top Grays Harbor timers, reinforced by regulars for a preview of the season.
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