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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
1
Grays Harbor Rose association awards Mrs F R Archer the top prize six McArthur rose bushes for the slogan Youll love the rose Grays Harbor grows The second prize goes to Mrs N L Gile with Prosperity Grows With the Grays Harbor rose The annual show is set for the second week in June with free admission for members and a 25 cent fee for outsiders.
Observance of Maundy Thursday took place at the Hotel Washington with many Grays Harbor County Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite members attending. Judge Charles F. Claypool of Olympia was the principal speaker. the organizing committee included George J. Wolff John G. Lewis C W Hodgdon Alexander Polson and Julius L. Bear.
James Aigne a farmer near Leavenworth Washington was fined twenty five dollars and costs on April 12 for burning brush without a permit last September. State law prohibits indiscriminate brush and slash burning during dry season and courts enforce penalties to protect forest wealth.
The ninth annual ball of Company G second regiment Washington National Guard will be in the armory on April 28 with Governor Ernest Lister as honored guest. Committees appointed by Captain H A Comeau are working hard to ensure a successful event.
W. W. Sherman chief assistant state treasurer formally announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state treasurer's office.
The hotel register shows heavy guest inscriptions including F. C. Riggs of Minneapolis and A. N. Riggs of Centralia, lumbermen and contractors, Ben Hilderbrand of Swabacker Hardware, Olympia official A. Helander, Portland financier F. B. Mallory, C. W. Liljequist of the schooner Fearless, and numerous traveling merchants.
Locke from the second district of the county commission cannot speak at the first annual Road Builders Institute on Laws and Organization in Seattle on May 1. He must be in Montesano that day when three bridge contracts are to be let.
Newman and Landon will relocate their real estate offices from the Cody building upper floor to street level occupying a mil finery store now east of Solden Rule Department store.
William Reynolds marked his 87th birthday on Wednesday. He is a well known horse trainer and judge of good stock, father of Mrs. David and grandfather to Clyde Fred and Frand David, with a sister aged 103 and a brother over 90.
W. C. McKinnon, ex Hoquiam saloon keeper, sues the city for a refund of the liquor license fee he paid. His license was revoked last year after the bar was closed for alleged disorderly conduct, and he has previously demanded the refund.
Let for Aberdeen postoffice building goes to Hendrickson and Co of Seattle for 74059 dollars. Completion by July 15 1917. Indiana sandstone replaces Tenino product as advocated by Congressman Albert Johnson. Construction will employ about 40 men on average.
A Schafer Brothers logging locomotive overturned on the Schafer Bros logging railroad near Mantesno Wednesday, causing an estimated loss of 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. The 65 ton locomotive toppled with loaded and empty cars on a hillside below. no injuries were reported.
Tonight at the Grand theater the Aberdeen high school seniors present the class play Back to Kansas City. Douglas McKenna leads with Marion Crary as the leading lady, under Miss Agnes Hobi as director. promise of a bright sparkling comedy.
Co. M. Booth of Grays Harbor cities representing National Biscuit Co. gained prominence in Tacoma during Dress-up Week by winning first prize as best dressed man. He resides in bachelor rooms at Hotel Washington and is noted as a sociable, popular figure known for frequent telephone use.
The Bay City whaling station will reopen May 1 and whaling will resume by the Aberdeen Moran Westport and Paterson fleet. Capt. George LeMarquand is named new manager and is preparing for work this week.
The L. E. White Lumber Co. of Mendocino California, a large historic U.S. firm, has been sold for 3.5 million dollars to the Goodyear and Lacey interests and James A Mackenzie of San Francisco.
Demand for potash has prompted inquiries by government officials about the amount of this chemical that may be available in wood ashes from sawmills operating on national forests.
The Herald remains the county’s most widely read paper guiding advertisers in Grays Harbor for broad audience exposure and local impact.
Aberdeen council moves to draw a resolution for a 16 foot roadway with a 10 foot central parking stripe on West Market Street. The plan faced opposition from Councilman Milette due to cost, but a petition by 18 property owners supported the project. The meeting also ordered resolutions for Broad Way concrete sidewalks and Terrace Avenue road work, with bids for stave lumber delayed to Thursday.
Easter will be observed aboard Northern Pacific dining cars with large floral crosses in each car marking the first time a transcontinental railway places such emblems on trains at Easter. From the Pacific Coast to St. Paul crosses will greet diners as interiors are bedecked with Easter lilies. Farm hens are supplying eggs for festive preparations and chefs will craft novel dishes in various colors.
The Pyrene extinguisher is advertised as effective against any car fire with quick action and no damage to the vehicle. It is easy to operate and refill, sold by Aberdeen Rubber at Heron and K streets, safe for motor, woodwork, and clothes.
Citizens missed a lively Frontier Days celebration at the armory staged by the Knights of Pythias. A sequel tonight and tomorrow promises similar fun with a dance floor soft drinks a country store and amusing stunts. The contest for the citys most popular woman draws interest with prizes including a gas range an electric lamp and seven dollar shoes. Votes are bought with stage money.
The waste product from sawmills in the United States is about 36,000,000 cords annually and 2,880,000,000 cubic feet of solid wood. About half has no use and is typically burned to dispose of it.
Paul Steele of Tacoma was awarded the decision Wednesday night at the Eagles smoker in a 10 round win over Dick Large of Hoquiam. Tex Vernon and Earl Connors, the latter of Tacoma, fought to a draw in their 10 round bout as a large crowd watched.
Captain H A Comeau led a dozen non commissioned officers from Company G second Regiment New York Guards in a tactical hike on Wishkah road last Sunday and voiced satisfaction with the participants performance during the exercise.
A Washington state health bulletin outlines a three period fight against deaths ages two to fifty. It flags measles and whooping cough as underemphasized compared with scarlet fever and diphtheria and calls for equal attention and education to reduce fatalities in the two to fifteen age group.
The Aberdeen high school's annual interclass field day runs this afternoon at Stewart field with about 30 entries. Winners advance to the All Grays Harbor meet on April 29. Tomorrow morning the high school Midgets and Franklin grade school will hold their meet.
The Washington State Non-Partisan league announces a meeting Monday night at city hall called by Seattle attorney Glen Hoover. Speakers include Robert Bridges, president of the Seattle Port Commission, and Col Otto Case, secretary of the league and former Seattle Commercial Club secretary.
The torpedo boat Fox used by the Fourth Division Naval Militia will be replaced by a larger boat, likely the Hopkins now at Mare Island, if Bremerton yard chief Capt. Laramer's recommendations are followed. Inspectors Capt. Laramer Lieut. Com Allison Lieut Bradner Ensign Donovan Sr Ensign Freeman Jr toured the Fox, then dined at the Hotel Washington and toured the county’s east end before Donovan drove them to Montesano to catch the Sound train.
The author argues typhoid fever remains a rural threat and must be eliminated by education and sanitation. Future focus should be on kidney and heart diseases, emphasizing early detection via regular health exams and diet regulation to improve cure chances.
Grays Harbor county commissioners let three bridge contracts totaling about 32000 dollars. Satsop bridge goes to Monson Construction of Portland for 16148 on the alternate site plan. East Wishkah is awarded to Creech Bros for 1812.30 and Wynooe bridge to R E Meith of Portland for 15293.
Articles of incorporation filed at Olympia for the Pacific Electric company with incorporators R F Boettiger Homer V Reynolds and Alvin A Peterson and capital stock of eight thousand dollars.
The article reports over 500000 dollars in annual livestock losses on West national forest ranges from predatory animals. An organized extermination campaign targets wolves responsible for about 70 percent of cattle losses, with bears and other predators also contributing.
Coach Don Hawley of Aberdeen high school predicts a good season with the backfield as the strongest feature and a solid overall squad outlook.
A letter to Frank Thurber of Hoquiam from Senator Miles Poindexter raises the possibility that Col. Theodore Roosevelt may visit Aberdeen during his planned Western tour, pending scheduling details.
The fourteenth annual Charity Ball to aid the Good Shepherd Orphanage will take place at the Hipodrome in Seattle on Friday evening April 28 1916. The event has grown into a key society function of the year and funds support the Sisters of the Good Shepherd and the orphanage.
The Jewish Passover was observed locally without public celebration in Aberdeen this week. The observance began last Monday at 6 p.m. and ends next Monday at 6 p.m. by members of the Jewish faith.
A policy proposal recommends screening all individuals aged 35 and over with yearly urine tests to catch problems early. If anyone feels even slightly unwell, a thorough medical exam should follow to assess possible deficiencies.
A local resident declares the Aberdeen Herald the paper to buy, praising its quality. The personal endorsement reflects community support for the publication.
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