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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
8
Modest Deputy Giles Quimby rejects a $5000 offer from Universal Film Co of Portland to perform in a vaudeville task about the John Tornow manhunt. He says it is improper to profit from detailing a criminal pursuit done in the line of duty.
In Hoquiam on Friday evening the Ladies of the G A R hosted a birthday tribute for three Civil War veterans. M Dunkin 82 B E Baldwin 80 and C T Brackett 68 were honored with gold star pins after speeches by Mrs S A Walker. A recitation by Mr Luce preceded refreshments.
R T Bretz of the Northern Pacific traffic department says work will begin soon on a new union depot at Hoquiam. He and A Tinling of St Paul, assistant general freight agent, visited Hoquiam with lumbermen attending the Hoo Hoo session to discuss the project.
April 28 Hoquiam John Backman a lineup man on the edger at Grays Harbor Lumber Co mill lost his left arm Friday afternoon when clothing caught in shafting. He was rushed to hospital where doctors must amputate due to torn ligaments and badly broken bone.
Congressman Albert Johnson introduces a bill for a 150000 federal building in Hoquiam to purchase a site and erect a post office. The site must be protected by an open space of 30 feet and a valid US title must exist before funds release. The bill goes to Public Buildings and Grounds committee as efforts to secure a federal building continue.
Jacob H. Miller died at his west Elma home after a December illness worsened by exposure. He leaves two county children W G Miller head of McCleary schools and Eva L Miller who lived with him, plus Lulu and Jessie in the East and a brother and sister. Funeral was at the Baptist church with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery. He previously belonged to the Baptist church and left insurance with the Yoemen.
Mr and Mrs C H Clemons hosted a formal anniversary party in Montesano on Tuesday evening to mark their twenty fifth year of marriage. The home was decorated with pink carnations and sweet peas. giant palms and lights created a festive atmosphere. Guests played 500 with top honors to Mrs G W France and Albert Schafer. consolation prizes went to Mrs W H Abel and D W Fleet. An elegant four course lunch followed.
Moclips shows recovery two years after the ocean damaged the big hotel. A three story new hotel by founder Robert Chabot rises with a ocean front verandah. The old Moclips hotel gains 100 renovated rooms and fresh paint. At Pacific Beach Carl Cooper enlarges a hotel and adds guest comforts.
L A Poulson has begun action against Thomas C Moulton and wife to recover 800 dollars for injuries from a fall over a truck left in front of their business at 308 East Wishkah street Aberdeen on March 26 last.
Prince Ernst August and Princess Victoria Louise are linked in a royal romance. The couple, identified in society circles, are reported amid growing engagement talk and public interest.
An Aberdeen, Washington testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney and bladder inflammation. Mrs. O. R. Coyle says the remedy cured her kidney trouble years ago and keeps attacks away, with occasional colds resolved by a few doses. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A curtailed interview captures Cannon remarking that political defeat is a vast topic and beyond scope as the talk ends with rapid closing. The quote reflects the era’s media style and streetwise tone.
Briggs quips about the acme of selfishness citing a husband and wife scene where the wife keeps the bedclothes and rolls into all the bedding while insisting the room windows stay open. The remark illustrates a sharp jab at domestic behavior.
Montesano April 28 The cost to Chehalis County of ridding the woods of the outlaw John Tornow will reach nearly 13 000 if the 4 000 reward is paid to Deputy Sheriff Giles Quimby as expected. About 1 000 must be paid for the last effort to kill or capture Tornow and about 7 500 has already been expended including 750 for bloodhounds.
Preparations are nearly complete for Montesano high school’s Friday night May 9 program. Two plays will be performed with Cousin Frank a serious reflection on local conditions and Half Back Sandy a three act farce praised for its humor and local celebrity targets.
Child laughs about awaiting warm weather to swim in crick and mud, preferring old fashioned mud over tubs. He recalls soap scrubs by mothers, dreams of diving from a log, wading, and feeling mud between toes as summer nears.
A manager laments fresh changes after a winter of stage drama. He notes players who performed through a four act drama resist returning to nine practical tasks, reflecting a morale shift described by the Pittsburgh Post.
A stylish physician greets a fashionable patient with breezy flair asking what ails him. The patient replies he hardly knows and asks what is new, in a humorous Pearson's Weekly vignette about medical talk and social polish.
Montesano April 28. County School Superintendent N D Mc Killip completed apportionment of 47958 dollars to county districts from county funds. Clerks will be notified when state funds arrive and both apportionments will be credited to districts together. state funds allocated to Chehalis county amount to 37979.60 dollars.
A Baltimore American item recites a folksy farm exchange where a wary colored worker greets a dog that never bites while a boss notes the mutt’s bark and the man’s cautious reply. The punchline: the dog’s barking stirs interest for an artesian company.
Hoquiam officials fail to satisfy property owners over street grading prompting the use of the initiative to enact ordinances. This move could mark a rare or first use of the initiative in Washington to obtain a voter approved law.
A brief exchange notes a focus on sprinting over long runs and reflects on patience in athletic training as reported by Chicago News. The dialogue emphasizes speed and readiness for short bursts rather than endurance.
Elma area oil speculation increases as filings are made for leases in section 36 township 18 north range 6 west near Elma and in section 16 near the S. E. Slade Lumber works. Supporters hope a substantial oil district could bring millions annually to the region.
A Penny Illustrated Paper caption contrasts a suffragette meeting next door with a lively chat about brains and marriage. The New York Sun remark plays on female intelligence and matchmaking in a light, social tone.
The piece discusses Matthew Green English poet attacked by spleen and his poem The Spleen written in comic Hudibras style. It notes remedies tried and lines praising experience and common sense with caution about misfortune. Green’s verse uses spirited couplets and ironic reflections on ills and prevention.
Uncle Joe Cannon, former Speaker, returned to Washington after defeat. A reporter confronted him at his home asking for his thoughts on “the real meaning and benefits of defeat.” He was urged to reveal his feelings on the topic.
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