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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
3
A collage of terse society items, business notices, and town chatter from Aberdeen. Reports include Evans Drug Co. promotions and prescriptions, visits by John O’Hare and Paul Neilson to Seattle and California, Carl Winberg heading to Idaho, and several club meetings. Also listed are house visits, church ladies’ aid notes, a new garage on Broadway and Market, and local social events.
Jim Hart was arrested Wednesday evening by Officer Delanty at 022 East Market Street on a charge of beating his wife. In court the wife declined to prosecute and paid the costs.
Rugs made from old carpets of all kinds including rag rugs and silk portieres are offered by Art Rug Weavers located at 119 North G Street. tf.
A cablegram from Manila announces the death of Mrs. A E Globensky. She leaves husband Mr Globensky and three children. The Globenskys moved from Hoquiam two years ago when he became superintendent at Insular Lumber Co mills under manager W R Macfarlane.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Street and R. H. Keagy arrived Wednesday night from San Francisco and will stay a month in the city. Keagy is secretary and Street is manager of the West Coast Whaling Co., arranging to establish a large whaling station at Trinidad, California.
City Councilman Dan Pearsall returns from seven weeks in Pittsburg Pennsylvania with an optimistic view of the iron center economy. He notes strong business prospects and widespread optimism among locals.
A brief note introducing The Herald’s motto and ongoing coverage. The item emphasizes continuous reporting across politics, crime, sports, weather, and community notices with constant updates throughout the day.
The Aberdeen Civic association hosts a bulb and root exchange next Monday and Tuesday at the former Phil S Locke office on Wishkah street between G and H. Those with unused bulbs should contact Mrs L L Good, Mrs Harry Kay, or Mrs P F Hafferty to arrange collection. Beckenhauer Bros. and Gabriel son & Holmer donate delivery wagons for pickups.
Aberdeen Manufacturing Co wins a large contract beating several rivals for three carloads of doors and finishing material for Union Pacific Railroad. The goods will be used in depot construction in Nebraska and Wyoming, marking the first order of its kind to Grays Harbor.
Interest in oil prospecting in the Olympic mountains grows with plans for drilling this summer. Jefferson Oil Co. reports stock applications from Seattle and other Sound points as it moves toward actual drilling. Modern drilling gear is on order, to be shipped to Grays Harbor and moved up the beach. An expert oil man from Pennsylvania will supervise the project.
In Tacoma April 17 the trial of Henry Suwol Sam Levy and Sam Kaufman on conspiracy to conceal assets in bankruptcy revealed trunks and cases moved from Aberdeen to Tacoma to hide merchandise from the receiver before inventory. Aberdeen baggage handlers railroad workers and Tacoma warehouse staff testified with records showing shipments by M Friedman believed to be Suwol. The current case follows a similar local federal court trial where Sarah Levy her husband and Suwol were acquitted.
T. H. Hill, a well known accountant, underwent a serious operation at Aberdeen General hospital on Wednesday and is reported this morning to be progressing nicely.
Gene Stratton-Porter's Freckles comes to Grand theater May 2 in a drama by Neil Twomey. The adaptation preserves the tale's tender simplicity and familiar characters with a strong New York company enhancing the production.
Adjutant General announces mustering of the Fourth Division naval militia with a competitive exam at the Navy Yard Puget Sound on May 14 1913. Aberdeen residents may apply by May 7 1913 listing names ages occupations and contacts. E A McKenna likely sole applicant after Chamber support. he already organized the unit and secured 65 enrollees.
Hoquiam reports the arrival of new La France combination chemical and hose and pump and hose motor cars for the fire department from Elmira New York. The five carloads were bound for Portland with others for Astoria. Tests will start after unloading and an agent arrives. The two machines cost 15400 with 2000 allowed for the old engine. The old hose truck at No 1 will be stored and horses reassigned to the street department.
Experts arrive to demonstrate Plant Juice at Eaton and Swaney drug store in Aberdeen. A demonstrator will discuss the modern vegetable tonic claimed to aid debility stomach liver kidney and blood issues. The Plant Juice man invites all to talk with him and offers a refund if not satisfied.
Jonathan Pettit, 80, died Wednesday morning at his Hoquiam home from a paralysis stroke two weeks after onset. Survived by sons C W Pettit Earl Pettit both of Hoquiam and Charles D Pettit of San Francisco who arrived on the noon train. Funeral to be held today with interment in Aberdeen mausoleum.
In Hoquiam on April 17 the Hodgdon building began pouring concrete for the basement and walls. Architect R H Burrows will supervise and aims for completion by July 1. The foundation will bear five stories, but two will be built first, with modern fireproof features.
Mrs. Sarah S. McMillan departed for New York to sail for Europe on April 26 as a member of a commission to investigate rural life there. Friends in Grays Harbor extend wishes for a delightful tour and safe return.
The Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co lays a temporary track on West Heron street between K and Division to replace the old piling track during renewal with heavy steel rails. The new line rests on a concrete foundation while the existing structure is removed.
Harvey Merrill was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon while driving a Livingston Co. delivery wagon under a railroad trestle at G Street. He was trapped between the wagon top and timbers, taken to Grays Harbor hospital, later left for home. Merrill is the son of Mrs. A. Y. Sweesey of 206 West Tenth Street.
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