Court House Minutes and Real Estate Transfers
Records from Chehalis County Superior Court and Auditor list weekly court cases estate matters divorces and foreclosures plus a long register of real estate transfers and miscellaneous instruments filed for record during the week ending April 1913 Including guardianships quit claims deeds contracts mortgages and notices of oil locations across Aberdeen Hoquiam Elma and surrounding areas with numerous property parcels and names attached to transactions
New Cases in Local Court List
The docket lists multiple divorce actions including Mary P Sutherland versus Geo Sutherland with plaintiff counsel W H Abel and Frank Groundwater, and John R Binnings versus Grave Binnings with A M Abel for the plaintiff. Foreclosure, appeals, and personal injury filings also appear with various attorneys and defendants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Sutherland
Geo. Sutherland
W. H. Abel
Frank Groundwater
John R. Binnings
Grave
Office Boy Resigné and Humorous Quips
A humorous collage features an office boy resigning amid satirical quips about being overworked and underappreciated. The piece weaves jokes about late arrivals, ungrateful bosses, and a cheeky outlook on quitting with a comic twist.
Yeomanry drill turns rough as bruises fly
A yeomanry squad trains with rough handling as many bruises result from unsteady movements. A recruit accuses a companion of cutting his head open while the sergeant quips that now is a good time to put something in it.
Socks controversy sparks witty exchange
Jones answered an advertisement for four pairs of socks sending a dollar. He found the patterns vile and said he would not be seen in them. The advertiser answered with a quip about guaranteeing the socks would not wear out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Magazine of Fun
New Operator Leaves Over Formal Introductions
In Youngstown Telegraph humor, a new telephone operator quits after explaining the work, citing difficulty calling people and speaking without a formal introduction. The exchange highlights the operator’s insistence on proper introductions before making calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown Telegraph
Poor Support in a Cabin Play Review
Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin critiqued a performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin at Melodeon Hall last night. The reviewer noted the dogs were good but the support was poor, reflecting on the stage production and crowd reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kin Hubbard
Indiana
Hubbard
Abe Martin
T’ Melodeon Hall
Everybody’s Magazine
Doubtful Program Cited by Senator Sorghum Discussion
A Washington Star quote debates whether government offices should be actively sought. Senator Sorghum argues that a person waiting for an office may lack the energy to wield it if offered. The exchange contrasts initiative with passive ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
All He Knew and a Latin Degree Remark
A historical note recalls Dr. Robert Collyer receiving a degree from an eastern college. The manuscript was entirely in Latin and an elderly clergyman quips that his Latin knowledge ends at et cetera, casting a humorous light on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Collyer
Why do you ring a bell every time you get a coin in your cup
A mendicant jokes about publicity for contributions. The exchange cites witty quips from Pittsburg Post and Baltimore American about public charity and a Venus of Milo remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh, Post
Pa Knows Why Dentists Draw Rooms Parlor Jokes
A Witful exchange notes why dentists offices are called parlor rooms with a pun about drawing rooms. A London canvassing anecdote shows a skeptical woman declining to discuss politics, insisting she and her husband take no interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
London
Manchester Guardian
Profit sharing as a motive for labor engagement
Charles W. Eliot advocates profit sharing to align worker effort with company profits. He argues longer term rewards beyond daily wages keep workers engaged and content, citing a company that shares profits annually for twelve years as a model applicable beyond absentee ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Eliot
Maxims of Marcus Aurelius Au Relius
A compact set of Stoic reflections noting life as battle and travel, fame fading to oblivion, the universe in constant change, and the power of thought shaping our life. It asserts fate suits each man, and that nothing arises from nothing.
Notice of Sheriff sale and delinquency actions in Chehalis County
Public notice announces a sheriff sale under an 1913 foreclosure in Montesano Abbe de en Aberdeen and Cosmopolis areas. It lists defendants including Gronow and Dabney families, property in Aberdeen and a 10 foot alley right of way, with May 3 1913 sale date and scheduled court details. Also warns unknown persons of delinquent certificate 229 for Lot 20 Block 55 R Nims Addition Cosmopolis with multiple paid taxes from 1896 to 1912 and a foreclosure lien to be pursued if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gronow
Callie E. Gronow
Aberdeen Brewing Company
A. R. Dabney
Pauline Dabney
W. F. Schwaner
Lenore Schwaner
J. A. Mapes
J. A. McNiven
L. P. Dudley
E. J. Roberts
Z. A. Roberts
Patrick McDonough
Towit
Benn
City of
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Washington
F Street
Hume Street
Court House
Montesano
United States of America
Schelle Mathews
Wash
A. L. Fitzgerald
F. R. Conway
Plaintiff
State OF Washington
C. H. Fry
A. D
Chehalis
R. Nims
Cosmopolis
State of
O. M. Nelson
P. O
Notice of Assignment in Chehalis County
In the Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County the assignment of J Corner for the benefit of creditors is announced. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to 418 Finch Building Aberdeen Washington within three months or be barred. Dated April 1 1913. Ira N Gardner Assignee. First publication April 4 1913 Last publication May 9 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court OF Washington
Chehalis County
J. Corner
Finch Building
Aberdeen
Washington
Ira N. Gardner
W. S. McRay
F” Street
Wash
Ellis Marten
Assignment Notice and Foreclosure Summons Combined
The notice reports W S McRay assigns all property for creditors and a creditor claims process with three month verification, plus a foreclosure summons in Chehalis County Washington seeking an absolute divorce and property division, citing Kuzman Simoni and Austin Wade as parties with dates in April May 1913.
Notice of Hearing on Estate of Clara Wilson Deceased
Administrator petitions to mortgage and reconvey estate assets to cover debts. Hearing set May 23 1918 at 10 AM at Montesano Court House Chehalis County. Properties: Lots 22 23 24 Block 52 Northern Pacific Addition Aberdeen and Lots 7 8 Block 43 Northern Pacific Addition Aberdeen. Public notice by LAROY HERRIMAN county clerk and A B CROSS attorney. First publication April 25 1913. Last publication May 16 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis County
JJ Huleen
Union Pacific
Aberdeen
Ray Et al
Issates
Alex Johnson
Charles Fox
Taemma
Aber
G H Russell
Thos Steier
Ontario
Ferrebee
Albert Bollinger
John Truedson
Riverdale
Hoquiam
Gust Mattson
Geo
Fred Herren
John Milne
Broadway
Coop- CF
Hepler
Geo E Day
Benjamin Meese
Mary A
Pennell’s
Ole
Gunnar Loveng
Ole Loveng
Wigstad
McWhinney
Anstie
Central Park
A Waugh
Minnie I Waugh
Erleen
Fee Reese
Clara W Green
O Resing
Pacific Land Co
Ab- Karr's River
Samuel Ferguson
Geo Maria E Shull
E Vietsr Smith
Jerome
West End
Combes
South Side
Bererdale
Samuel Benn
Powwax & Benn
Ninemire Et
Cedarville Garden
Washington State Colonization
Highland Home
Clark McGoffin
J A Nelson
Fred E Olson
A Loveless
France
Mecpeger
Avanceaccde
Ehsatyues
Sunset Shingle Co
Hillview Shingle Co
J J Anderson
Paul W Harvey
Elma Jones
E L Harris
Jake Et Ux
Eunice Flynn
McBryde
Lyons Et Ux
John Aill- Hoquiam
Retail Lumber Co
Son
John A Kendall
Elizabeth Karr
Charles Anderson
Wheel- Benn
J Carney
John Almaden
Era
Humptulips Gardens
Pattison
Affida
T J Lyle
Opera Opera Chairs
Rosmond
Man
North Sheriff
Benn’s
Ad St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wonsowski
Non
Trustees
Same
Whiteside
East Hoquiam Co
Chas Brick Addition
Murphy
Aberdeen Realty Syndicate
Carl Swartz
Bert Park- Wig
Octicen Ca Hus Oevennessins
OOM Oro Investment Co
R J Elgage
Schlitz Bar’ Hoquiam
J J Kaufman Co
M Kuhne
C Larson
E Larson
Chas Rockwell
D 'Hurdwell
Guist Et al
Guardians
Mort
E Burrows Lumber Co
Chas Fox
Motterdeen
John Biberger
John
Jane Hart
Hoefer-Bolla Logging Co
Oto P
H C Merrill
A Nelson
Clark McGoffin Gage
G Wiseman
Tena Ruediger
H Pearson
R A Welsh
H Day
Gecreeeeenes
R Evans
W J Otterstein
Deen Land & Improvement Co
Sly Tae Ue Auleie
Superior Court
State of Washington
Clara Wilson
Montesano
Chehalis
Northern Pacific
Laroy Herriman
Superior Court of Washington
A. B. Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imre
Major L. A. Abbott
E. O. McGlauffin
Florence Landringham
Lind Eandringham
Grace Abbott
Glenn Abbott
Eneura Gates
Benjamin Gates
Loretta S. Geer
F. B. Geer
Martha A. Erickson
Erik R. Erickson
Blanche Wood
Edwin A. C. Wood
J. Johnson
W. J. Dunmire
Andrew Jubell
Bowes Bros. Co
A. R. Barclay
J. Pettit
Henry Rushet Ax
Northwestern Lumber Co
McDonald Et Ux
Herman Hubble
Campbell
Eeaiatetet
Frank Lawryes
Broadway Realty Co
Church of Aberdeen
Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of
MEE
Weatherwax & Benn’s
Andrew Peterson
Abdeen Land & Improvement Co
Tore Ealeka Sinal
Ed Dolan
Oro Investment Co
Strubel
Carrie A Fraser
Elma
Chas Erickson
Peter Anderson
Roy C
French Et Ux
Frank Eons Power
Attor
Julia E Hartough
Bank of Elma
Weatherwax & Benn
Elizabeth E Holpa
John Kauppi
Mergenthaler Linotype Co
Grays Harbor Publishing Co
Casey Et al
Geo C Allman
E G Dahl
Block
qAcioenquiam
Arce
Gilbert Turner
E “A Stanfield
North Hoguiam
Sicence
Gink
John van Doren Young
The
County Medical Society of New York
Boston Post
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ingel
SUNCA
N S. Duncan
Grand Theater
Armiess
Harmiess
Venus of Milo
Baltimore
Marcus Aurelius
Sheet Metal Works
South G St
Hill
Public Accountant
East Wiehkah
R. W. Whiteside
Christian Science Church
First Street
Reading Room
A. L. Paine
Superior Court OF the Cant
Annie, Simoni
Kuzman Simoni
North Range
W. M
Austin M. Wade
Olce and Post Office
Wishkah Block
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