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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
3
Aberdeen area social events and visits highlight weekly activity. Local residents travel to Portland Seattle and Kalama for business and family matters while clubs and churches hold meetings and entertainments.
Teams in the lodge baseball league featuring Ellis lodges of Aberdeen and Hoquiam K P lodge of Aberdeen and the Knights of Columbus of Grays Harbor will begin practice soon at Electric Park. Opening game is set for Sunday May 14.
Six year old son of Mr and Mrs Mankuski fell from the family porch on Williams and Cherry streets Saturday and broke an arm. He was tied to the porch to prevent running about and fell anyway. Dr A B Austin set the fracture.
At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week the group backed a city Fourth of July celebration. Geo J Wolff was named a one man committee to study the matter and report tomorrow.
Lew Dockstader brings his minstrel company to the Grand theater this Friday April 28. He plans a long London engagement after the season, aiming for about two years. England has not hosted a minstrel show since Pony Moore era and Dockstader hopes to recreate the American success with a large troupe and new acts.
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters will host a dance and banquet at the Pythian Temple. The event is funded by the losing side of a winter membership contest and is expected to draw at least 200 Knights and their ladies.
Hoquiam high school defeated Montesano 14 to 11 Saturday at Montesano in a tight game until the last two innings when Hoquiam batted the Montesano pitcher at will. Erickson starred for Hoquiam though the team loosened in late critical moments.
By law passed last session upland owners must buy second class tidelands before June 8 or lose their preference rights. The measure grants adjoining upland owners the prior rights until June 8 when the lands become ordinary tidelands.
County Superintendent McWillip calls an examination for teachers at the county court house in Montesano on May 11 12 and 18 starting at 8 o clock a m. Grays Harbor teachers question the early start and overnight stay versus commuting by morning train.
Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association asks residents to voice desire for winter visits by the Lyceum Bureau. Post cards have been sent to patrons of a recently closed course seeking interest in a next season. Those not reached should notify Mrs. L. G. Humburger by phone.
Charles W Pressley leading piano tuner maker and repairer offers tuning services for Grand Bijou Rex Empire Novelty and other theaters and music stores. All work guaranteed better than before or no pay. Orders left at Harlan's Book Store Aberdeen or Hoquiam.
Alven M. Smith named executor of Major L. A. Abbott estate in Chehalis County Washington. Claims must be filed within one year of first publication April 3 1911 at Bridges Bruener Hayes Building Aberdeen. Failure to do so will bar claims. Date of first publication April 3 1911. Date of last publication May 1 1911.
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon at the Hotel Fairmont will cover city government matters. Mayor-elect Parks proposes consolidating police and fire departments under one chief, a suggestion set for discussion. Attendance is expected to be large.
City subscribers who do not receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays are urged to notify. The paper will be resent to the address at once.
A sober homes appeal promotes Orrine as a two form treatment for alcohol craving. No. 1 a tasteless powder hidden in food or drink, No. 2 pills for voluntary use. Priced at $1 per box, with a free booklet mailed in a plain envelope. Available in Aberdeen at a local drug store on Heron Street.
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