This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
1
In Hoquiam on April 24 forty women met at the public library under the Emergency Garden League to pledge economy on household expenses and to plant extensive gardens. Mrs. J S McKee explained wartime motives, Mrs L H Brewer read Wilson's appeal, and Major Patton shared next year’s crop statistics.
Mrs J S McKee was chosen by the National League of Women service to chair the local committee listing all women in each district for possible war service. The nationwide movement will cooperate with the Red Cross, and Mrs McKee will speak at the Grays Harbor County Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Elma tomorrow.
Hoquiam April 24 J M Bricker of Whiteside Undertaking Company retrieved the body of Andrew Voltz Klalock cannery engineer who died last week of heart failure. He prepared the body for removal and, due to the rough beach trip from Moclips, the return was completed Sunday night with further plans to move the body Thursday when Captain Fletcher of the Myrtle May can reach Hoquiam to transport it.
Er. E. Taylor president of the Interstate Realty association and Arthur C. Callan with Frank McCrillis of the Portland Realty Board spoke at a Washington hotel banquet Friday night to boost the Realty men convention set for Aberdeen in August. Local men offered addresses and the evening's spirit bodes well for success. Mrs. W. Y. Croxall arranged a musical program.
Moclips April 24. Government orders require every available plot on the Quinault Indian reservation to be planted this year, said Superintendent E M Garber who was in Moclips last week. A large quantity of seeds was procured for the purpose. The Moclips school board also voted to devote much of the school grounds to gardens to be cared for by pupils.
Thieves entered Levi & Baer at Eighth and I streets Hoquiam between closing Saturday and morning opening yesterday and stole 5.60 from the cash register plus clothing and furnishings. Entry was gained by cutting a hole in a door in the wood room at the rear.
Hoquiam April 24. St Mary's school pupils present the operetta Snow White and the Dwrafs at Liberty theatre next Wednesday evening May 2. An 18 member school orchestra will provide the music for the show.
Alexander Mayhood aged 84 died at his daughter Mrs. James Chambers home in Westport Wednesday morning. A retired Arkansas lumberman he lived with his wife and daughter for seven years. Funeral services were held at Ocosta Thursday.
Fred Strutz age 82 died at his son Powell Strutz home in Montesano on Thursday afternoon after a period of illness. The elderly man and his wife moved to Montesano from Minnesota about three months ago. death was sudden.
Tong Ah a noodle-house operator in Hoquiam was arrested Saturday night on a dry law charge. He posted 100 bail and was released.
Mrs. Mary Larson 54 died at her Montesano home after residing in Wisconsin before moving to Grays Harbor. She is survived by husband Emil, father, two brothers in Norway, a sister in Wisconsin, and four sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held in White Side parlors with Rev. D. B. Ross of Hoquiam presiding.
Three divorces were granted in Montesano on Saturday. Iva Brunsdon obtained custody of two children after divorcing Bert Brunsdon. Anna Ryckman was awarded custody of one child and $20 alimony from William Ryckman. Annie L. Palmer was divorced from Frank H. Palmer.
Montesano April 24. Mrs. Viola Stacie mother of three from Hoquiam was granted a $10 mothers' pension. She already receives $30 a month due to her husband's death and is ill and unable to work.
Mabel Porter of Hoquiam was convicted of violating the liquor law and fined 50 dollars plus costs by Judge Abel this week in Montesano.
Over 200000 sheep in Washington and Oregon reveal wide cost ranges from $2 to $5 per ewe yearly. Losses from coyotes bears and poisonous plants are noted. breed preferences vary, with Merino Rambouillet and Lincoln lines popular. Often two growers disagree on the best breeding mix.
Deputy Sheriff McKenney went to Centralia to bring back James Connor of Hoquiam who was acting queerly and thought to be mentally affected. Connor was en route to Vader seeking treatment for a malady.
A dog named Trap retrieves a manuscript to a Broadway box office. Frohman reads and stages the play Trade retitled The Highest Bidder by Madison Morton and Robert Reece. Harriman exposes a stock manipulation by pressuring a banking house during Southern Pacific activity.
A Pittsburg Post reader notes his daughter has a position in a lawyer's office starting the first and is training by reading a novel about stenographers. A Boston Transcript writer comments on Jack and the fragile nature of life.
A playful exchange features First Girl asking what is classic and Second Girl replying that it is something old. The banter reflects a light, witty tone from a Boston Transcript style.
A London Mail quotation features a dialogue between Fred and Kittie about riches and worldly struggle. Nico challenges the idea and asks when one would forsake wealth, answering that it is only when sleeping.
A playful exchange notes poets and dull mice with sharp care and wit. The Philadelphia Ledger quotes a humorous line about memories and sharp troubles, capturing a literary quip in a casual tone.
Major B. R. Dysart of Missouri bar criticized trial rulings during a motion for a new trial before a Macon special judge. The judge Stopped become irritated and urged the Major to credit the court for sense while Dysart insisted the rule bars considering any matter not shown in the original trial.
The Aleutian Islands stretch over a thousand miles east to west with 150 plus isles guiding trade routes from the United States to the Orient potentially via Alaska. They were home to the Aleuts, who allied with Russians during their long struggle for independence, and sit near the Bering Strait where American and Russian possessions lie in close proximity.
A concise recipe for Bran Muffins using bran flour sugar butter egg milk salt and baking powder. Mix dry ingredients then bran, add milk gradually then egg and melted butter. Bake in hot oven in gem or iron pans for twenty to thirty minutes.
In Grays Harbor County Washington T A F Williams holder of delinquency certificate 5299 for 1911 taxes seeks foreclosure against C C Cozine and unknown claimants on property Lot 4 Block 29 North Aberdeen Addition Aberdeen City Grays Harbor County Washington. The suit notes the tax amount 18 80 and includes penalties interest and costs.
Washington state notice of delinquent taxes covering 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 totaling 157.36 with 15 percent interest. Plaintiff Tucker seeks foreclosure in Superior Court Montesano Washington with first publication April 17 1917 and last publication May 22 1917.
Under a 1917 order of sale Gust Olson and Annie Olson sue Frank and Hilma Fredrickson for 888 dollars plus attorney fees. The Aberdeen property Lot 8 Block 24 Samuel Benn Original Plat is to be sold May 5 1917 at Montesano Court House at 10 am to satisfy the judgment with costs and interest.
The Aberdeen Herald in April 1917 lists Jno J Carney as owner and publisher with E A Minnich as editor and Carney as managing editor and business manager. It states no other stockholders or security holders exceeding 1 percent and notes a notary verification dated April 4 1917.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.