Town notes and social items from Aberdeen
Local society brief detailing visits, gatherings, and events in Aberdeen and nearby towns. Mentions include residents from Malone Elma Cosmopolis Hoquiam and Olympia. church meetings Elks lodge renovations and a card social. a bungalow permit at 609 West Second Street. a Moose club compliment to Sampson. a Buick purchase. Salvation Army revival services. ministerial alliance secretary election. and a baseball game in Elma with local and visiting teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Second Street
W B. Bargys
Foresters of America Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Hoquiam
Cosmopolis
Salvation Army
West Wishkah Street
J. C
Mrs. Baker
Olympia
Freshens Up Bridge House in North Aberdeen
A. E. Varney tender of the Wishkah river bridge has painted the bridge house. Neighbors applaud his neat work and pride in the community. Robert Dinse, contractor for the bridge swinging, continues his steady performance as in past years, with a celery garden at 801 Young Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Varney
North Aberdeen
Wishkah
Mr. Varney
Robert Dinse
Young Street
Washington Market Moves Its Quarters
The Washington meat market has relocated from South F street to East Heron street opposite Hayes & Hayes bank. Otto Erickson will formally open the new store tomorrow at 10 o clock with coffee and cake for friends. The market will continue to offer first rate meats with fresh eggs and butter as specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South F Street
East Heron Street
Hayes & Hayes Bank
Otto Erickson
Erickson
Mr. Erickson
For Rent four rooms close in inquire S W Pearson
Rental notice offering four rooms near central area with reasonable rent. Contact S W Pearson at 351 North B Street for details. Reference 56-81.
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S. W. Pearson
North B Street
Ranch for Sale Near Montesano on County Road
Small 9 acre ranch offering 9 room house, barn 36 by 50 and a 16 by 24 foot outbuilding. Includes 344 bottom land and 5 percent upland with pure running water and a good boat landing for fishing. Located two and a half miles east of Montesano near Hall station on CO W railway. Contact H. W. Hastings at Montesano. 526t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
South Montesano
Hall Station
Co.w
H. W. Hastings
Automobile Stage to Run to Westport
Caldwell Bros Transportation opens a garage at 419 East Wishkah Street and will run an auto stage line from Aberdeen to Westport Markham Ocosta and Bay City starting April 1 with daily trips and two Sunday runs. George A Caldwell will manage the business and operate a regular garage with cars gasoline and lubricants for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Bros. Transportation Company
Wishkah Street
Aberdeen
Westport
Markham
Ocosta
Bay City
George A. Caldwell
Twenty Years Ago from Aberdeen A 1895 Ledger Snapshot
Items from April 18 1895 note West Slade company band mill arriving and expected running by May 10th. Harbor Heights stairway likened to Tacoma’s. Neushkah river ranchers win against levy on their floating rights. Maud Weatherwax’s fifteenth birthday celebrated with Burns poems gift. Waterfront owners meet with Hoquiam Cosmopolis reps to push abolishing harbor leasing in Wishkah and Chehalis rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Slade Company
West
J. B. Dabney
Harbor Heights
Tacoma
D Street
Neushkah River
Migs
Maud Weatherwax
Burns
Maud
Claire Weatherwax
Nellie Giles
Annie Campbell
Percy McKinlay
Will Lanning
Curtis Bright
James Cochran
George Nye
Chamber of Commerce
Hoquiam
Cosmopolis
C. F. White
L. B. Nims
Jno. O. Wilson
Geo. H. Emerson
M. J. Cochran
Wishkah
Chehalis
Nervous Wreck Peruna Endorsements Promoted As Tonic
A letter from Frank Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin describes using Peruna to recover from nervousness insomnia and loss of appetite after several months of use. He reports improved health color and weight and endorses Peruna as a superior tonic and strength builder. Another reader Charles Brown of Rogersville Tennessee also hails Peruna as the greatest tonic on earth and a system builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrea
Frank Stroebe
Appleton, Wis
Charles Brown
Rogersville
Tenn
Earth
Referees Named in Lemmon vs Elma Lumber Suit
In Montesano on April 15 Judge Ben Sheeks ordered three referees to view the 160 acre Lemmon homestead and appraise values for partition or sale. Five of six heirs sold to Elma Lumber, while Mrs. Lemmon refused. The railway through the property allegedly removed much timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheeks
Lemmon Ve. Elma Lumber Company
Montesano
Lemmon
Elma Lumber Company
Ben Sheeks
Benefit for the Needy in Hoquiam at Eagles Hall
A Sunday evening entertainment at Eagles hall by the Germania club raises funds for the Associated Charities. The program features orchestral selections and the club glee organization with varied numbers, plus refreshments. Committee members include J. F. Koch Charles Heusser George Glander Theodore Hoffman and Harry Schneder. Tickets cost 1.
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Hoquiam
Associated Charities
Eagles’ Hall
Germania Club
J. F. Koch
Charles Heusser
George Glander
Theodore Hoffman
Harry Schneder
Reappointed Regent Wheeler Chosen for State University
Eldridge Wheeler of Montesano has been re appointed regent of the state university by Governor Ernest Lister. He will serve until March 1921. Wheeler, Montesano schools superintendent and Chehalis County property owner, is the board’s only professional educator and the only regent without a university degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Eldridge Wheeler
The
State University
Ernest Lister
Wheeler
Chehalis County
Board of Regents
Hoquiam Pioneer Lachlan McTaggart Dies
Funeral services for Lachlan McTaggart were held at the First Presbyterian church with the Rev. J. W. Beard delivering the sermon. Local merchants closed during the funeral hour to honor the deceased pioneer as the Odd Fellows conducted rites. He was buried at Fern Hill in a mausoleum cemetery service attended by Masons Woodmen Eagles and Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachlan McTaggart
Hoquiam
Fern Hill Cemetery
Masons
Woodmen
Eagles and Order of Eastern Star
Hoquiam Anglers Barred From Taholah Fishing Trip
A. W. Dahlstrom and I. B. Haley with families motored to Taholah for fishing but were barred by Indian agents under BE L. Garber. They could not reach the Quinsault river and found their cached lunch taken by locals.
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Taholah
Hoquiam
A. W. Dahlstrom
I. B. Haley
BE. L. Garber
Quinsault
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a home remedy to prevent attacks and quickly relieve rheumatic pain in joints and muscles. Claims penetration within minutes, soothing inflammation and swelling with near instant effect and a 25 cent price from any druggist.
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Sloan
Open Season for School Book Agents in Montesano
April 15 opens a period through April 24 for book agents in Grays Harbor County. County Superintendent J W Hodge hints at possible incentives while school commissioners prepare to select the five year book list after hearing agents and reviewing titles from primary readers to Elements of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
J. W. Hodge
Wise advertisers seek Chehalis County Herald readers
The Herald is described as the most widely read paper in Chehalis County, a trusted vehicle for advertisers seeking broad reach in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Alaska man’s $22.60 draft fails. Montesano notices
In Montesano on April 15 A K Foss of Alaska loses a 22.60 draft to cover a 22 obligation. Christian L Foss also of Alaska loses Montessano lots due to taxes and a delinquency certificate. Deputy Attorney O M Nelson’s son retrieved the matter and a prior judgment against Foss figures in the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
A. K. Foss
Alaska
Christian L. Foss
O. M. Nelson
A. R. Foss
A. R. Rankin
Nelson
Rankin
Dr. Marcey
Foss
Wanted Reliable Man to Sell Health Insurance in Portland
Advertisement seeks a trustworthy man in Aberdeen and nearby areas to sell Old Line Health and Accident policies No prior experience required Contact I Cunning ham at 609 Journal Building Portland Oregon for details Published as a classified notice urging recruitment from the reader.
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Aberdeen
I. C. Cunningham
Journal Building
Portland
Ore
For Sale or Trade Yakima Valley fruit ranch listing
For Sale or Trade Yakima Valley fruit ranch 20 acres 14 acres in apples and pears with fair house and barn team tools and more good water 314 miles from Selah 7 miles from North Yakima Estimated crop two carloads for particulars contact L P Dudley at Broadway Pharmacy phone 99 52-81
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Yakima Valley
Hoquiam Postpones Simpson Avenue Bridge Vote
Hoquiam city commission postponed action on the Simpson avenue bridge project for one week after a public hearing containing arguments for and against the proposal. Petitions with 133 signatures were presented and referred to committee of the whole, delaying the main decision.
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Hoquiam
Simpson Avenue
City Commission
Pine Forests Cure for Whooping Cough Doctor Bell’s remedy
Whooping cough remedy from Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey claims to loosen mucous soothe throat and lungs and reduce coughing. Marketed as a quick relief for families with growing children with a 25 cent price at druggists and a note on Electric Bitters as a Spring Tonic.
Water rights injunction case heard south of Montesano
In Montesano on April 15 the carbery against E H Lester damage and injunction suit before Judge Wright in Thurston county was concluded and taken under advisement. The case concerns water rights on a small stream south of Montesano.
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Montesano
Carbery
E. H. Lester
Wright
Thurston County
Lecture on the Symbols and Symbolism of Masonry
A lecture on The Symbols and Symbolism of Masonry was given at the Masonic hall in Hoquiam by C. A. Snowden of Tacoma under the local lodge. It was the second in a school of instruction course and drew several grand lodge officers with refreshments served.
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Hoquiam
Masonic Hall
Masonic Lodge
C. A. Snowden
Tacoma
School of Instruction
Sound
Grand Lodge
Grateful Thanks for Herald Subscription Victory
Mrs. H. A. Hewitt of Montesano thanks friends for help in her campaign for Herald subscriptions and announces winning a handsome gold watch.
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H. A. Hewitt
Montesano
Herald
Hewitt
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Corona
C. H. Wilson
Malone
F. M. White
Elma
Mrs
Rudolph Distler of
Los Angeles
H. A. Kalb
Raymond Lumberman
Elks Lodge
W. A. Rupp
Prof
B. H. Rupp
Walla Walla
Terrace Heights’ Parents Teachers Association
Ann. Morck
N. D. Davis
Montebello, Cal
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Morck
St. Andrew’s Gulia
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
P. F. Hafferty
Joseph King
Frank Fisher
Ladies’ Aia Society of
Trinity Methodist Church
Walter Pascoe
East Curtis Street
Maude Anne Vernon
Watson Vernon
Fissel & Pinnick
Denver
Colo
Moose Lodge
Sampson
Moose
East
Chas, E. Ale
Greenwood Timber Co
Finch Building
Charles W.mclaughlin
Grays Harbor
Thomas Broomfield
First Baptist Church
Oregon
F. F. W. Greene
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Pacific Beach
el Grilstovo
L. F. Massee
North L Street
Rexall
Broadway Pharmacy
Bridge House
Washington Market
Meat Establishment
Caldwell Bros. Transportation Co
Peruna
Germania Club of
Lister
Nance O’neil
Theda Bara, the Vampire of
William Shay
Leo Tolstoi
Kreutzer Sonata
Frye & Company
Fern Hill
Book Agents
Candy Kitchen
E. Market St
Attorneys AT Law
Dan Pearsall
U. S. Court Commissioner
Wishkah Block
Hayes & Hayes Bankers (Incorporated
Foreign & Domestic Exchange
J. T. Ennis
Heron St
Sheet Metal Works
E. J. Richards
Prop
Boat Works Specialty
James A. Hood
Fire and Automobile Insurance
Aberdeen Window & House Cleaning Co
O. P. McMullen
West Heron Street
Messenger Service
City Messenger CO
Victor Erickson
E. Wishkah St
Undertakers
Whiteside. Undertaking Company
Aberdeen Paint Company
E. Market
Selah
Yakima
L. P. Dudley
Broadway
Phar
Macy
Cc. R. Dabney Phone
Dabney Block
A. A. Star Transfer
Humptulips
A. Wallin
Hume
Graybear
Bob. Bryan
Sharp
South
F Street
Hume Street
Guptill
Wishkar
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