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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1907
Page
7
The drayman is described as essential to urban life and a careful handler of goods. Mr G L Nelson, Star Transfer proprietor, is noted for his unusually careful approach, two years in business, and strong customer loyalty. Nelson’s eight years at sea and world travel underpin his professional traits.
A feature praising J C Bush a young grocer at 114 West Heron Street Aberdeen. The store is neat and attractive with well arranged stock, prompt service, and a friendly smile. The piece predicts growing trade and notes his good location and strong work ethic.
A local writer recalls passing the Vienna Restaurant at 208 G Street and praising its plentiful servings. Proprietors Ervie Phelps and Sam Bar etich are described as seasoned restaurant men, offering dinners and short orders with notable value.
In Aberdeen a large portion of the smoke is attributed to Boettiger Bros cigar and pool rooms on Heron Street. The two energetic young businessmen promote their entrance with an electric sign reading Smoke, a potent sales tool according to observers. The sign draws passersby to the smoking, billiards, and reading rooms available at the establishment.
The article introduces Mr. Scheuman owner of a furniture store at 107 West Heron Street. It notes a wide stock including furniture carpets bedding stoves and cooking utensils and that he offers full service for couples preparing to marry. He is described as knowledgeable and skilled at buying and selling quality goods.
B J Garman since 1889 has run a prominent Aberdeen boot and shoe and gentlemen's furnishing shop in the post office block at G and Market. He is sole agent for Pingree Walk over Florsheim Sharood and other major brands, indicating strong wholesaler trust and a large local stock. He also sells gentlemen’s furnishings and custom suits to ensure a proper fit when delivered.
A. C. Ennis Dry Goods and Ladies Furnishings, established in 1900, remains a city leader for good goods and fair prices. Located at 118% South G Street near the post office, the store offers silk waists, petticoats, wash materials, hosiery, gloves, and underwear. Donald Ennis, proprietor's son, manages the business and oversees operations diligently.
Carl Gabrielson and C. A. Holmer run Gabrielson and Holmer at 305 E. Heron street. Established in 1898, they rebuilt after a major fire and now offer groceries crockery and other shop articles while praising Aberdeen boosters and their long business experience.
The Red Front Clothiers and Furnishers at 221 West Heron Street promote summer wear with a focus on whites and light vests and waistcoats. Owner A. M. Bendetson presents a well arranged stock including boys suits, luggage, and furnishings, emphasizing latest eastern production.
Broadway Pharmacy operated by L. P Dudley and John T. Carbery at Heron and Broadwery features a full stock of drugs and a fine stationery line. The store emphasizes educated owners, reliable prescription filling, and competitive prices, enjoying strong local patronage.
Thomas Kearney and Eli Barr from Olympia run the Aberdeen Mercantile Co. acquired last spring. Located at 210 East Heron Street the firm offers a familiar shopping experience and invites locals to try their service and goods.
The Bacona Rooms at 119 West Heron Street near Hotel Washington are run by Mrs. M. M. Bacon wife of the postmaster’s son. She manages a twenty five room house while trading in real estate, after a millinery career and two blazes within ten days, remaining a hospitable hostess with reasonable fates.
Carl S Weatherwax, county abstractor and successor to Chehalis County Abstract and Title Insurance Co, runs a complete set of county recorded instruments and forwards copies from the county seat. He stresses that buyers should secure a full abstract to avoid taxes judgments and title issues.
A feature on Harding and Engen, leading Aberdeen real estate brokers, details their startup move to larger offices, reviews the firm’s credentials, earnings potential in local property, and notes on founder backgrounds. The piece also profiles longtime resident T. C. Moulton, his past in logging and current business at 808 East Market Street, and invites readers to hear his recollections of early Aberdeen days.
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