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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1910
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces subscription rates and publication schedule. It is published Mondays and Thursdays at 408 East Wishkah Street with ads based on claimed circulation and a policy of forfeiture if circulation claims are not true.
The Aberdeen city council is urged to match Finch Investment Co in paying low interest. The editorial argues 6 percent warrants could finance street and sewer improvements totaling about 1,000,000 with 10 year bonds. It claims 8 percent bonds waste hundreds of thousands and threatens higher costs over a decade.
The author notes Aberdeen’s population could surge from under 4000 to 20000 or more, arguing that population drives values. He warns that today’s real estate is cheap compared to future worth and urges timely investment to avoid regret.
County Attorney Campbell announces a grand jury will be called for June after an application to the superior court. The Soldowski McGuire Tribbitts Bush matter is cited as awakening duty, though the Herald doubts relief until the jury convenes. The public affairs rot in Chehalis County is long smelling of heavenless reform. If true the indictments may extend to Pete McGuire and Fred Soldowski, prompting a vote of thanks.
The Herald plans a twice weekly edition to cover local news, events, and notices with concise reporting. It targets timely updates for readers seeking quick, reliable coverage of community happenings and features.
Evangelist Din Shannon abruptly leaves Hoquiam after two weeks of meetings yielding 46 conversions, far fewer than Vancouver's 200. He defends his methods and blames congregants for lack of response, leaving behind unpaid bills and a shaken Hoquiam assembly.
The piece warns of a struggle within the old state machine at the coming convention. It notes warnings to current and aspiring officials about entangling alliances with Poindexter. The pro progressive faction seems favored, while the pie counter brigade holds odds.
Attorney A M Abel withdrew from defending William Gohl charged with the murder of Chas Hadberg. Judge Irwin ordered Gohl produced in court where he learned of the withdrawal and asked for new counsel. J A Hutcheson and A E Cross were appointed. Trial is set for next Monday with a 300 juror panel.
After extended negotiations Aberdeen Construction Co. bought about 50 acres of land north of Sixth Avenue and west of B street, plus several lots in Highland Home including the Stewart mansion. Price not disclosed but believed around 50000. Andrew Peterson, manager, said the purchase aligns with plans to develop the area into home sites and extend Wishkah river access and electric car lines.
Mrs Sargent from Portland accuses photographer R H Sargent of wife desertion. Deputy Sheriff Youngeberg arrests him. Judge Bush learns of the case and Sargent agrees to pay 15 dollars monthly for wife and child support, ending the dispute as Mrs Sargent withdraws from living with him.
Printery at 408 East Wishka Street seeks patrons to spread the word if satisfied with work. otherwise request feedback to improve.
A Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway representative bought timber land in section 82 township 17 range 8 from Polson Logging company. Other Aberdeen Brewing buyers and locals back the move as the firm pursues a southwest route along North and Little North rivers to Willapa Harbor and to Portland opening a vast timber region.
Jeff Garman pioneer merchant of Aberdeen retires after a twenty year Aberdeen career. He and brother W D Garman close out stock in the Postoffice block before W D moves to Portland. Jeff stays in Aberdeen to promote the city as he has for years.
Joseph B. Dabney announces a reinforced concrete three story building to rise on Heron street between H and I streets. The new block will adjoin Baker hardware store on the west and use Andrew Peterson as pile driver and sand and gravel supplier under architect Gould who previously supervised the Finch block. Construction aims for rapid completion this summer.
Four prominent Aberdeen businessmen urge action for a July Fourth celebration. They expect a meeting soon, likely led by the Chamber of Commerce, noting Aberdeen has not celebrated for two years and this year offers a favorable outlook for a splendid event.
Officials warn parents to curb boys using firearms within city limits citing fines under ordinance. A West end complaint warns such activity could risk accidents like the death of a boy last year. Three youths were nabbed Saturday for shooting and released after police admonition.
Miss Frances Brown of Vancouver Washington and Mr C F Wilson of Raymond were married Saturday at the bride’s mother’s home in Vancouver. They will reside in Raymond. Miss Brown is sister of Mrs E L Carpenter of this city and cousin of Mayor Benn. she formerly worked as a stenographer at Slade mill office.
Hoquiam High School baseball suffered a 12 to 1 defeat at Olympia against Capital City High School. Hoquiam failed to threaten until the final inning when a misplayed ball produced their only run. The Hoquiam squad was hosted at a banquet by the victors that evening.
Rev. H Mau was ordained and installed as pastor at the Norwegian Lutheran church and as pastor of the German Lutheran work on Grays Harbor. Services were in Norwegian and German. Installation and ordination were conferred by Rev. William Hohberg of Olympia.
Guy P. Hafferty of Sea Beach Packing Works visited Seattle last week and opened a restaurant devoted to distributing Sea Beach clams and clam near. The venture has met with financial success and plans call for similar establishments in Tacoma Portland Spokane San Francisco and possibly Europe.
For sale eggs for setting from thoroughbred single comb white Leghorns. 15 for $1.50. Address B. Box 556 Aberdeen Washington.
Advertises moderate priced commercial job printing services at Herald Printery located at 408 East Wishkah Street.
The Helene loads at Union mill for Honolulu while the Newburg and Claremont sail for San Francisco and San Pedro from Slade Fleming and Federal mills. Norwood, G C Lindauer, A J West, Chas R Wilson, Carmel, Coronado, Sven, I M Slade, Roy Somers and Santa Monica are loading for San Francisco, San Pedro, or San Francisco. Wannacutt brings rock for the north jetty and Baron Ogilvy docks to load lumber for Chinese ports, with 4 000 000 feet capacity and planned shipments totaling about 4 900 000 feet.
Congressman John Dalzell of Pennsylvania leads the new House rules committee with a record of service since 1887. The group includes Republicans Smith Iowa Boutell Illinois Lawrence Massachusetts Fassett New York Smith California and Missouri Clark and Democrats Underwood Dixon Fitzgerald. Dalzell born 1845 in New York City, raised in Pittsburgh, Yale graduate 1865, longtime lawyer and former assistant solicitor for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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