Aberdeen Board Reelects Entire Public School Staff
The Aberdeen school board re elected the entire public school teaching staff for the coming year though five will not teach next year for marriage plans. Five new teachers were chosen and a census of children will begin May 3 with nine men and women assigned to the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen School Board
J. P. Dienger
Goodbar Jones
J. D. Carter
Maybelle White
P. H. Pike
J. W. Lundgren
Margaret Spellisly
J. D. Sparks
Judith Axiland
George B. Miller
Bertha Cavanaugh
Elizabeth Finch
Henrietta Randall
J. A. McNiven
H. A. Fisher
Tacoma
Peter Funk
Arlington
W. S. Danner
Seattle
H. C. Comegys
Snohomish
Davis
Dayton
Thomas H. Cann
Grand Lodge of the
Scandinavian Hall
Grand Lodge
Julia Coxey
Aberdeen
Mary Hinkley
Fanny Crosby
Spokane
Clare Cottle
Olympia
Edith Downing
Hilliard
Sarah Welander
Hoquiam
A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge
West Division sewer plan tabled amid 1200 lots opposed
The city council indefinitely tabled a resolution to build sewers west of Division Street after 200 property owners representing about 1 200 lots signed petitions against the project. Councilman Vandevort moved to table the measure. Health concerns prompted by Dr L L Goodnow brought up blocks 20 East Aberdeen and Benn property water issues related to water holes.
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Division Street
Vandevort
F Street
L. L. Goodnow
East Aberdeen
Samuel Benn
E. B. Benn
Benn
Morgan Sues Over Hoquiam Mausoleum Cracks
In Montesano on April 15 Frank L. Morgan and L H. Brewer sue to avoid paying for crypts in the Hoquiam mausoleum claiming the building is smaller less handsome and poorly constructed. Witnesses discuss alleged cracks described as cold joints and the case before Judge Ben Sheeks continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Frank L. Morgan
Mausoleum Sales Company
Mr. Morgan
L. H. Brewer
Hoquiam
Ben Sheeks
F. L. Morgan
Brewer
Charles W. Smith
Bulding
Martin Th
Cuthbert
Mau Soleum Sales suits dismissed for lack of deed
Montesano April 15 The Mau Soleum Sales company suits against and Brewer were dismissed after the plaintiff failed to prove fulfillment of the contract and to furnish the promised deed. The case was dropped at the close of testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Mausoleum Sales Company
N and
Brewer
Flags Lowered Half Mast for Lincoln Death Anniversary
Aberdeen observances marked the fiftieth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death with flags at half mast on post offices schools city halls and other structures. The Wilson executive order called closing offices and half mast displays at federal buildings forts naval stations ships and US representatives abroad on April 15 1915. Merchant ships were asked to fly the flag at half mast as well.
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United States Post Office
Finch
Aberdeen
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
United States
County Officials Plan Road Work on Wyncodie Route
Montesano April 15 County Commissioner J B Kirkaldie Deputy Engineer H S Shorey and Supervisor Foes inspected the Wyncodie road Tuesday to discuss improvements this year The aim is to remove a dangerous hill north of Montesano and straighten the road to lessen the grade near the bluff leading to a safer turn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
J. B. Kirkaldie
H. S. Shorey
Wyncodie Road
Threats fail to sway county treasurer over port funds
April 15 in Montesano reports County Treasurer Jerry Mc Gillicuddy states Hoquiam citizens threaten to pull port commission funds from Hayes and Hayes bank because port official W. J. Patterson heads the bank. He says technical objections would force moving funds, but his duty remains safeguarding about 500000 across ten banks with detailed county accounts.
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Mr. McGillicuddy
Hayes & Hayes
Apportioning School Funds Is Slow Work
Montesano April 15 The state school superintendent and state treasurer are slow in apportioning funds to the counties. Supt Hodge could not make the expected largest apportionment yet he divided 48000 dollars among districts and soon 40000 more of state money will be allocated.
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Hodge
Chief Justice Chadwick Attends Hoquiam AOUW Conclave
Hoquiam hosts a grand conclave of the Ancient Order of United Workmen with Chief Justice Stephen J. Chadwick of the state supreme court, Congressman Albert Johnson, Lt. Gov. Louis F. Hart, and ex-ins. commissioner John H. Shively as featured guests at the weekly Hoquiam Commercial Club luncheon.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Commercial Club
Stephen J. Chadwick
State Supreme Court
Albert Johnson
Louis F. Hart
John H. Shively
Chadwick
Hart
Shivelly
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Trout fishing banned until May 1, county warns
Montesano April 15 Proceeding on orders from State Game Commissioner L H Darwin the county game commission will prosecute all persons fishing for trout before May 1. The opening date is May 1 though some think it a mistake. Chairman Fleet says enforcement will be literal and cautions the public.
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Montesano
L. H. Darwin
Fleet
Aged inventor Nathaniel P. Parsons dies at 78
Nathaniel P. Parsons, Grays Harbor pioneer and inventor, died Tuesday night at St Joseph's hospital aged 78. Funeral held at Fissell Pinnick chapel under Aber deen Pioneers association with Rev. Charles McDermoth officiating. Carney fulfilled Parsons request to preach his funeral sermon, honoring a 32 year friendship. Parsons born 1837 near New Castle Pennsylvania, early life at sea and in mining, later focused on saw mill innovations still shaping mills worldwide. He died amid efforts on a labor saving logging device with a pending patent.
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Nathaniel P. Parsons
Grays Harbor
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Charles McDermoth
J' Carney
Parsons
Mr. Carney
Parson
Mrs Brewer Wins First Prize in Herald Contest
Aberdeen prize results from the Aberdeen Herald subscription contest dated April 15 1915 list the winners including Mrs J Rufus Brewer of Satsop who takes the Overland touring car Farther prizes include Ruth Bathurst Justine Carothers Nellie Ervick Helen Thompson Anna Johnson and more with judges B G Garman A E Davies and N P Bryan signing the certificate.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Aberdeen Herald
Satsop woman wins first prize in Herald subscription contest
Mrs J Rufus Brewer of Satsop wins an Overland touring car in the Herald contest begun March 9 and ending last night at 8. Second prize goes to Miss Ruth Bathurst who wins a Ford touring car. Miss Justine Carothers of Montesano takes a Hobart M Cable upright piano with others earning gold watches and cameras as prizes.
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Hobart M. Cable
Justine Carothers
Montesano
Ruth Bathurst
Weatherwax Apts
Hobart
Nellie Ervick
East First Street
J. Rufus Brewer
Satsop
Herald
B. F. Garman
A. E. Davies
N. P. Bryan
Compensation Act Is Limited for Railroads
The ruling says the Washington workmen's compensation law applies to railroad work only when intrastate traffic is clearly separable from interstate traffic. Builder and contractor are subject to state law. if interstate and intrastate activities are not distinguishable, federal employes' liability act applies.
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Olympia
Industrial Insurance Commission
John M. Wilson
Willapa Harbor
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
Maytown
State sues Boyce Lumber in insurance case
In Montesano on April 15 the state filed suit against Boyce Lumber Company seeking to recover 42.67 in an industrial insurance claim.
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Montesano
Boyce Lumber Company
Is. Arr
Worried by War Takes to Woods
An Austrian named John Maskrewicz, missing 48 hours, wandered into John Chambers' North River valley home exhausted and emaciated. The 50 year old, once cheerful resident had grown despondent after Austria’s war losses and could not explain his movements. He is cared for at Chambers' house while his mental state improves.
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Montesano
John Chambers
North River Valley
John Maskrewicz
Chambers’ House
Chambers
Austria
Maskrewicz
Mr. Chambers
Rancher Driven Insane by Draft News
John Maskrewicz, a rancher from John Chambers’ North River valley, wandered 48 hours with no food or shelter. He arrived home this morning in a distressed state after learning his 15-year-old son was drafted into the Austrian army. Deputy Sheriff Quimby took him to the county jail.
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Montesano
John Maskrewicz
John Chambers
North River Valley
Quimby
Delays in Property Assessments at Montesano
In Montesano on April 15, officials report most county personal property is listed with the assessor for two to three weeks. A few logging concerns have not yet filed their lists, delaying further work.
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Montesano
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H. E B. Holmquist
Weatherwax High School
Worth McClure
Franklin School
Mildred K. West
Terrace Heights
Gertrude Welsh
Stew
A.C.U.W
Donahey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A.C.A.W
The
Aber
Deen Pioneers’ Association
Fissell & Pinnick
FORD
H. A. Hewitt
Helen Thompson
W. Wishkah
Anna Johnson
West Wishkah St
B. G. Garman, A. E. Davies, N. P. Bryan
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