Republicans to Name Delegates at Harbor Convention
Republicans meet Saturday at the Grand theater to elect delegates to the North Yakima state convention. L H Brewer backs an uninstructed delegation while the state committee may back a similar plan. A banquet at Hotel Washington follows with Judge Loomis as toastmaster and Clark Savidge as keynote speaker.
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Grand Theater
North Yakima
L. H. Brewer
Washington
F. W. Loomis
Clark V. Savidge
Woodrow Wilson
Ernest Lister
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
John J. Carney
E. L. Koehler
R. E. Fay
Watson Vernon
A. J. Stewart
Montesano
S. L. Monk
L. V. Bigelow
Satsop
Jacob Flight
Joe Poundstone
Wood blocks favored for flooring now
The forest service notes creosoted wood blocks, long used for street paving, are increasingly used for flooring. Durable, quiet, sanitary blocks of southern yellow pine and Douglas fir suit factories, warehouses, machine shops, docks, and even animal cages, with costs about 1.50 per square yard for blocks and 2.40 for finished floors though upkeep is low and use is rising.
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Forest Service
Northern Pacific Move Consolidates Ticket Offices
The North Pacific Railroad ticket offices relocate from Heron Street Finch building to Finch Investment quarters. The Northern Pacific Express jointly moves from the old rail quarters to Carl S Weatherwax’s former offices. General Agent E A Memna of Northern Pacific Express welcomes the change.
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North Pacific Railroad Company
Haveen
Heron Street
Finch
Finch Investment Company
Northern Pacific Express Company
Railway Company
Carl S. Weatherwax
Rar
E. A. Memna
Northern Pacific
Whisky mystery in Hoquiam prompts spill inquiry
Hoquiam residents hunt for clues after ten whisky bottles broken last Saturday half a mile north of the city. The source of the smash remains unknown with only a lingering odor reported. observers weigh whether a remorseful drinker or a wrathful spouse caused the scene.
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Hoquiam
Frontier Days Earn Praise From Big Crowds
Frontiers Days wrapped after four nights of entertainment at the armory drawing praise from attendees. More than 1,000 paid admissions were counted Saturday night as the event grew more humorous. Mrs. Joseph Snell won first prize in the women’s popularity contest, taking a gas range donated by Grays Harbor Gas. Jane Blake took second prize a electric stand lamp from Electric Service. Minnie Penn earned third prize a seven dollar pair of shoes from J. S. Waugh’s dry goods.
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Aberdeen
Armory
Joseph Snell
Snell
Grays Harbor
Washington Governor Proclaims Road Maintenance Day
Governor Ernest Lister proclaims Tuesday May 16, 1916 as a day for citizens to devote personal effort to road maintenance. The message urges continued state and county funding and individual stewardship to build and sustain a high standard highway system across Washington.
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Ernest Lister
State of
Washington
Lumber jobs rise in Washington says Ernst
A. B. Ernst, member of the state industrial insurance commission, reports that more men are employed in Washington lumber than ever before. He cites figures showing 1700 accidents in March, exceeding the May 1913 record of 1610.
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A. B. Ernst
Washington
Ernst
State Industrial Insurance Commission
Five Days of Splash Opens June 30 in Aberdeen
The 1916 Grays Harbor Splash will run June 30 to July 5 in Aberdeen with a rest on July 2. James M. Bowes, assisted by Elmer Heinrich and Charles Holmer, directs arrangements. Loggers and mill workers compete for prizes each day, with multiple committees forming to aid in departments.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
James M. Bowes
Elmer Heinrich
Charles Holmer
Bowes
Mrs Wartman New President Grays Harbor Women's Clubs
The Grays Harbor Federation of Women's Clubs held its annual convention in Montesano with 50 delegates. Dr. F D Tuttle spoke at noon, and toasts followed a luncheon. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs G H Wartman and several vice presidents, secretaries, and a treasurer.
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Montesano
Grays Harbor
G. H. Wartman
W. L. Boomer
Elma
Williams
Cosmopolis
Rose Lee
L. W. Taft
Hoquiam
A. J. Stewart
Aberdeen
M. L. Watson
Montesaon
E. P. French
Aberdeen Council Bets on Pacific Lumber for Staves Buy
Aberdeen city council accepted the revised bid from Pacific Lumber agency to purchase 2,000,000 feet of pipe staves for the Wishkah water system. The lower bid replaced an earlier tentative award to Vance Lumber at Malone with bids of 28 and 25 per thousand feet.
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Pacific Lumber Agency
Wishkah
Vance Lumber Company
Malone
Aberdeen
L. D. Kelsey
Seattle
Tacoma
Lumber
West Market Street
Jefferson
Division
Young Street
M Street
Heron
Fourth Street
Water Department
Crane & Co
U. S. Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Co
Lynchburg Foundry Co
Water Committee
Cannery shipment arrives from Quinsault and Queers canneries
The first pack of the season arrived in Hoquiam this week, totaling 20 cases of salmon and clams from the Quinsault and Queers canneries.
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Quinsault
Hoquiam
Fire Insurance Men Prepare Aberdeen Hoquiam Branch
Tomorrow at noon Aberdeen and Hoquiam insurance agents meet at the Hotel Washington to discuss forming a local branch of the Washington State Fire Insurance association. A preliminary meeting Tuesday at Jones & Jones offices drafted by laws to counteract freak fire insurance legislation and foster cooperation. officers may be chosen.
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Washington
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Washington State Fire Insurance Association
Jones & Jones
J. A. Hood
Goodbar Jones
Frank Dole
Good Roads Pledge Encourages State Highway Maintenance
A historical proclamation urges Washington state citizens and organizations to dedicate time and effort to highway upkeep. Dated April 18, 1916, in Olympia, Governor I M Howell signs the seal, emphasizing ongoing maintenance and community involvement for road value and efficiency.
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State of Washington
Olympia
A. D
1916
City to open bids for Wishkah water system May 31
The city council will open bids for the Wishkah water system on May 31 and start work on the project in June.
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Wishkah
Easter crowds fill Aberdeen churches and social balls
Easter Sunday drew crowded churches as the city enjoyed clear skies after brief showers. Women wore lively Easter attire while lilies adorned services. lent ends bring social events including Knights of Columbus dance and Co. G military ball at the armory, plus a party at the Country Club hosted by Dr and Mrs W J Long.
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Aberdeen
Knights of Columbus
Co. G, 2Nd Reg
Armory
W. J. Long
Country Club
Monroe Makes Address To Franklin PTA On Home Business
The Franklin Parent-Teacher Association heard County Agriculturist C. F. Monroe speak on teaching children business methods through home activities. He urged boys to develop gardens and keep back yards clean and poultry, while girls should learn cooking and house care. Musical numbers by Dr. Clark and Miss Ruth Kahler followed.
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Ciation
County Agriculturist
C. F. Monroe
Grays Harbor Club Plans Decoration Day Motorcycle Race
The Grays Harbor Motorcycle Club seeks permission from Montesano Elma and Oakville city officials to run a 119 mile Aberdeen to Centralia and back race on Decoration Day. Officials will grant access to streets at designated hours.
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Grays Harbor
Harbor Athletes to Stage Grays Harbor Track Meet Tomorrow
Aberdeen high school athletes, Hoquiam Y M C A members, and other Grays Harbor groups meet at Stewart's field for a track meet under the local high school's auspices. Entries include Aberdeen Moose and Co G 2nd Reg N G W with the main contest thought to be between the high school and Y M C A as they aim to break the county high jump record, with practice clearances at 5 feet 8 inches.
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Aberdeen High School
Hoquiam Y. M. C. A
Grays Harbor
Stewart’s Field
Aberdeen Moose and Co. G
Aberdeen High School Play Back to Kansas City
Aberdeen high school seniors present the comedy Back to Kansas City at the Grand theater on May 19. Leading lady Miss Irene Crary and leading man Douglas McKenna are expected to thrill audiences. director Miss Agnes Hobi praises the cast’s progress.
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Aberdeen High School
Grand Theater
Kansas City
Irene Crary
Douglas McKenna
Agnes Hobi
Dorothy Borden Wins County Declamatory Contest
Dorothy Borden a junior at Aberdeen High School won the annual Aberdeen declamatory contest her piece The Swan Song. She advances to the county contest in Hoquiam facing top declaimers from other high schools.
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Aberdeen
Dorothy Borden
West Bridge Reopens To Traffic After 1915 Collapse
The West bridge reopened to traffic Sunday morning after being closed since July 28 1915 when the south span collapsed into the Chehalis river with an auto load of tourists none of whom were hurt street cars will not run for about a week to Cosmopolis
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Chehalis
Cosmopolis
Polish Hall Opening Ceremony Planned Next Sunday
The Polish Independent Political society will celebrate the opening of its new hall at Washington and First streets with a ceremony starting at 2 o'clock next Sunday afternoon.
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Washington and
First Streets
Third steam schooner Idaho begins at Wishkah yard
Peterson & Son start construction of their third steam schooner the Idaho at Aberdeen Wishkah keel timbers being fastened this week sister ship to the Oregon being built for Wilson Bros Co plans progress in the shipyard trade report
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Aberdeen
Wishkah
Peterson & Son
Idaho
Oregon
Wilson Bros. & Co
Weekly Herald Roundup Sews Up The Week's Happenings
The Herald prints a comprehensive week in review, detailing major events and notable moments across local news, sports, crime, politics, and society. Readers can subscribe for full coverage and archival access.
Reid Given Sentence for Auto Theft in Aberdeen
Earl Reid an Aberdeen chauffeur was convicted of stealing an automobile from Clyde Spencer and sentenced last Saturday by Judge George D Abel to a year in the state penitentiary.
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Earl Reid
Aberdeen Chaffeur
Clyde Spencer
George D. Abel
State Penitentiary
Stevens Sells Aberdeen Hardware Stock to Baker
H A Stevens announces sale of Aberdeen Hardware Company stock to Baker Hardware Company. The transfer consolidates ownership and expands Baker’s stake in the regional hardware trade.
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Aberdeen Hardware Company
H. A. Stevens
Baker Hardware Company
Grant Hotel Registrations Include Wide Range of Guests
Week registrations at the Grant Hotel list guests from Portland and Tacoma to Seattle and Everett. Names include F. Helm S. Nelson J. E. Wiseman Vern Stevens S E Allen W A Wade E Tear D M Williams D Webber A G Carborn and wife R Davis W C Newton E P Marsh James Rich J Halis W Ketchem J W Bastian Moclips Mr and Mrs J S Smith Jno Mitchell and wife Gus Kreyser J Gun and U S Army.
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Grant Hotel
F. Helm
S. Nelson
J. E. Wiseman
Portland
Vern Stevens
Whitefish
Mont
S. E. Allen
W. A. Wade
E. Tear
D. M. Williams
Tacoma
D. Webber
San Francisco
A. G. Carborn
R. Davis
W. C. Newton
Seattle
E. P. Marsh
Everett
James Rich
Chehalis
W. Ketchem
Montesano
J. W. Bastian
Moclips
J. 8. Smith
Jno
Mitchell and Wife
Carlisle
Gus Kreyser
J. Gun
U. S. Army
Aberdeen School Enrollment Rises This Week
Aberdeen enrollment reached 2,086 this week, up from 2,026 a year ago. Average daily attendance sits roughly 100 higher than last year, reflecting growing pupil participation and district capacity.
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Aberdeen
School Census Starts Monday in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen school census begins Monday with five enumerators collecting names and addresses of all residents. Each recorded name increases state funds for the local school district.
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Aberdeen
Pioneer LeRoy Sets Candidacy for County Treasurer
A. E. LeRoy enters the race for county treasurer, a county pioneer with 27 years in public life. Born November 28, 1862, he spent youth on the border, lived in Manitoba and the Dakotas, moved to Washington in 1889, and became Montesano in 1890. He worked with Grays Harbor & Puget Sound railway materials and later led a Simpson Logging camp for five years.
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A. E. LeRoy
Mr. LeRoy
United States
Canada
Manitoba
Dakotas
Minnesota
Washington
LeRoy
Grays Harbor
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific
Montesano
Simpson Logging Company
Mythology of Dragons and faded dragon legends
The text surveys dragon myths as largely unobserved by real sightings, noting winged crocodile like traits and potential origins in saurian traditions. It connects southeast European gypsy lore with the ogre image, and links Andrew Lang’s noting of the Greek tale the last Drakos to Scotland’s last Pict tale.
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Europe
Drakos
Andrew Lang
Scotland
Could Count Them Odd Haircuts at the Barber Exchange
A brief dialogue at a barber exchange ends with an odd number in the count as Mr. Rinkpate asks for a hair part and the barber notes the mismatch. The exchange highlights a small humor moment over symmetry and service.
Federal Court Considered for Aberdeen Hospital Building
Senate action on a bill to hold federal court sessions in Aberdeen in June and December prompts talk of using the county hospital between Aberdeen and Hoquiam. The planned federal building may lack space for post office and offices, so officials eye leasing the hospital with grounds upkeep by the government.
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United States Senate
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Charles McDermoth
Fox Fourth Division naval militia to sail on summer cruise
The torpedo boat Fox Sunday will carry a picked crew of the Fourth Division Naval Militia on the first summer cruise of the year. The plan is a short trip over the bar with return to Westport by noon.
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Fox Sunday
Naval Militia
Westport
Notable Guests at Hotel Washington Week
Among those registered during the week at the Hotel Washington were Marshall and Smith of Marshall Wells and Company Portland Wm N Kelly of Victoria B C en route to Bay City F A Henry Pure Oil district manager Portland N A Ellsworth former South Bend hotel man F D Frederick Northern Pacific Portland J W Cain and E S Master O W R N Tacoma Ernest Dolge contractor Tacoma J LeMarquard Bay City whaling station
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Washington
Messrs. Marshall and Smith
Marshall, Wells and Company
Portland
Wm. N. Kelly
Victoria
B. C
Bay City
F. A. Henry
Pure Oil Company
N. A. Ellsworth
South Bend
F. D. Frederick
Northern Pacific
J. W. Cain
E. S. Master
Tacoma
Ernest Dolge
J. LeMarquard
Notable Quip Exchange With Chair Leg and Window
A humorous exchange features a chair leg claiming visibility over chairs while a window retorts it gains by a shade. The playful line highlights lighthearted banter in a Penn State Froth style piece.
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Penn State
Courage to Live and Die with Purpose Motto
A timeless veteran quote from Prince of Mito on courage and duty. It contrasts rushing into battle with choosing to live or die for a just cause, stressing restraint and resolve in difficult choices.
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Prince of
Mito
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Democrats
Bourbons
Harbor
Northakima
N. P
Union
James Bowes
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Council
West Market
Pacific Lumber
North Aberdeen Bridge
Hotel
I. M. Howell
Secretary of State
Monroe
The
Franklin Parent-Teachers Asso
Hobi
Herald
Reid
Stevens
A. E. LE Roy
Aberdeen Federal Building
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