Waugh era Business Blocks Rise on Eighth Street
Hodagdon Building construction under P. L. Strom advances on Wighth Street with Swanson and Ponischil structures progressing rapidly. Marble finish delayed but now en route. occupancy expected soon amid ongoing front work and upper story setting. A Hodgdon project to the east will begin shortly after Swanson occupancy.
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Eighth Street
Hodagdon
Jquiam
P. L. Strom
Nson
Wighth T
Pee
Yvesay
Ponischil
Swanson
Hodgdon
Boy Scouts Camp Through Washington County Areas
Six McCleary boys under Rev Reed and eleven from Wilma under Rev Strease traveled with the Red Army last week camping at Food Prairie Tuesday and Wednesday then Oakville and Mick River before returning to Elma. Mrs James Woodford dies at 81 in Elma home. funeral held Wednesday preached by Rev Geo A Sheate.
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Boy Scouts
Red Army
McCleary
Rev
Reed
Ticoteen
Wilma
Rev, Strease
Jeff Mma
Food
Eluata
Aur
James Woodford
Woodford
Geo. A. Sheate
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Coughs
A Wellinston Texas man credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a years long battle with coughs and consumption. He fell to 100 pounds before treatment and with the medicine he rose to 187 pounds and remained healthy for years. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with trial bottle free guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Patterson
Wellinston
Tex
Montesano Businessmen Plan Fourth Annual Picnic
Montesano will host the fourth annual Montesano Business Men's Association picnic on Tuesday August 13 at the Arland ranch east of town. An entertainment committee has prepared sports and the association aims for a day enjoyed by all ages with coffee sandwiches and free watermelons. Track wagons will transport guests in a single trip and cars will shuttle between the grounds and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Montesany
Rhe i ‘Ion
Hoquiam Lodge Plans Purchase of Elmberting Property
Hoquiam lodge No. 45 AOUW decided to buy the Emberting property at Fifth and I streets. The 100 by 100 foot lot includes a large residence and will cost 9600 dollars with street improvements paid. The unanimous vote followed a largely attended meeting and cash will be paid, leaving the treasury between 7000 and 8000 dollars.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Lodge No
Fifth
Marriage Licenses Issued In Montesano This Week
During the week in Montesano the following marriage licenses were issued: L. H. Swan of Los Angeles California and Marion Gemmill of New York New York. G. W. Roberts and Myrtle Hilliker of Aberdeen. C. W. Sprague and Ailie Post of Elma. EF O Berglund of Fermer and Cleve land. McCleary J J News and Milderd B Hughes of Aberdeen. Daniel T. Worner and Maud Baldwin. Gabv Ueyva and L Owen. Cynthia D Grove of Hoaniara.
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Montesano
L. H. Swan
Los Angeles
Calif
Marion Gemmll
New York
N. Y
G. W. Roberts
Myrtle Hilliker
Aberdeen
C. W. Sprague
Ailie Post
Elma
O. Berglund
Fermer
Cleveland
McCleary
J. J. News
Mildred B. Hughes
Daniel T. Worner
Maud Baldwin
Hubble Returns From Tacoma With Troop R Washington Guard
Auguot-Sydney Hubble came back Wednesday from Tacoma where he served with Troop R of the Washington national guard. The troop is the only cavalry unit in the state militia and he supported the Blue army during recent maneuvers.
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Montesan
Sydney
Hubble
Tacoma
Washington National Guar
Blue Army
Monster Poland China hog weighs 541 pounds dressed
George Sell of Montesando bought a Poland China hog weighing 541 pounds dressed for his meat market. The hog stood large on the block and drew praise for its size, illustrating the value of raising sizeable hogs.
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Montesando
Aus
George Sell
Camping party at Tornow ranch on upper Satsop
Mrs. and Mrs. W. Pickei and Mrs. Okatson and family, and Mrs. Geo. Sell and Mrs. Frank Jackson camped at the Tornow ranch on the upper Satsop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wontes Eran
W. Pickei
Okatson
Geo. Sell
Prank Jackson
Tornow Ranch
Satsop
Malone Needs Train Stop In Elma Area
Aug 3 Elma reports locals urge the Northern Pacific to add a daily noon stop at Malone. Presently Malone only gets Saturday service, forcing residents to travel to Olympia for shopping or rely on the evening and morning trains or walk to Porter for the noon service.
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Elma
Malone
Northern Pacific
Olympia
Porter
Enormity of Tax Dodging in Four Chehalis Townships
In 1911 and 1912 the Weyerhaeuser Timbers Co. sections were taxed from 602,620 to 608,004, an increase of 306,820. Authors defend coverage as exposing a chief offender with long influence over Chehalis county, detailing four townships and collective tax dodging totaling 1,751,881. The piece contrasts with a humorous aside about heiresses and rivals from the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyerhaeuser Timbers Co
Herald
Chehalis
Democratic State Ticket Listing For Washington
The page lists Democratic nominees for state offices and congressional districts. Secretary of State Lee Rodger Davenport George E. Ryan Seattle. Auditor George Stephenson North Yakima. Attorney General Charles R Hill Colfax Richard Gowen Seattle P M Troy Olympia. Treasurer Louis Gilbert Seattle. Insurance Commissioner Jesse Murphy Seattle Ernest Hibbert Tacoma. Superintendent Eldridge Wheeler Montesano Mrs Kate Monroe Spokane. Congressman at Large K O Edwards Spokane Robert McMurdie Everett George F Christensen Dhaville H M White Bellingham E K Farnsworth Wilbur Thomas R Horner Seattle Masterson Tacoma. Congressman First District Charles G Heifner J M Gephart Seattle. Second District Charles Drury George Hazzard Tacoma J J A Mundy Vancouver. Third District W T Tusin Roscoe Drumhiller Spokane.
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Lee Rodgers
Davenport
George E. Ryan
Seattle
George Stephenson
North Yakima
Charles R Hill
Colfax
Richard Gowen
P. M. Troy
Olympia
Louis Gilbert
Jesse Murphy
Ernest L. Hibbert
Tacoma
Eldridge Wheeler
Montesano
Kate Monroe
Spokane
K. O. Edwards
Robert McMurcie
Everett
George F. Christensen Dhaville
H. M. White
Bellngham
EK. L. Farnsworth
Wilbur
Thomas R. Horner
Masterson
Charles G. Heifner
J. M. Gephart
Charles Drury
George Hazzard
JJ. A. Mundy
Vancouver
Review of the Lumber Trade Prospects and Prices
The piece notes exhaustion of logs and rising costs for feed, provisions, equipment, and sanitary labor, pushing mills to operate in limited seasons. Many loggers faced a poor year but expect improvement with trade gains. few strong corporations own timber lands may restrain demands. Shingle production centers in Washington with 800 mills focused on shingles, and overall output remains large with market prospects improving and profits possible if demand holds.
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Washington
Swwethy
Local political notices from Chehalis county 1912 primary bids
A series of candidate declarations appears for Aberdeen and Hoquiam areas. George W. Walsh seeks Constable. J J Penepacker, Prosecuting Attorney. a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chehalis County. J E Stewart for Prosecuting Attorney. Mary P. Sutherland for Superintendent. L D Templeman for Sheriff. Robert A Wiley for County Assessor. All list Republican primaries in September 1912 and are paid advertisements.
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Aberdeen
George W. Walsh
Chehalis County
Wash
J. J. Penepacker
Wheeler Ave
Hoquiam
Robert A
WILEY
County Supervisors Promise Improved County Roads
County supervisors and township trustees show growing interest in road work. Plans aim to replace patchy, hand to mouth repairs with better highways, proper road crowns, and gravel or decomposed limestone surfacing to shed water and endure bad weather. Taxpayers praise the effort and hope for more improvements.
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Seo Liahy
How to Fight Pests on Crops and Weeds
The article discusses using arsenate of lead or lime-sulphur sprays for cherry and other fruit trees to protect foliage, and recommends one pound per fifty gallons of water for quick mix. It notes wireworms attack corn roots, so crop rotation and fall plowing are key controls. Also mentions the ineffectiveness of certain sprays on leaves and quotes a humor panel about collars.
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Haiti
Corn
Local Chehalis County races set for September primaries
Multiple candidates announce for county offices including Superior Judge W W Boner seeking reelection and Dr Caryll Smith of Aberdeen entering the race for Coroner. J W Hodge Republican for County Superintendent of Schools and Austin M Wade for Prosecuting Attorney also announce, all subject to September 1912 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Chehalis County
W. W. Boner
Mason Irwin
Ben Sheers
Caryll Smith
Aberdeen
Canvey Island's Reclaimed Sea Defenses and Dutch Legacy
The Canvey Island story notes how the land nearly submerged until 122 when Sir Henry Appleton granted one third to Jons led for dikes. The Dutch built a twenty mile sea wall, attracting workers who settled on reclaimed land. Old Dutch houses remain as the flat island evokes the Zuyder Zee.
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Canvey Island
Kingdom
Henry Appleton
Mus Reed
Jons
Croppenburg
Zuyder Zee
London Spectator
Order to Show Cause for Estate Distribution in Chehalis
In the Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County the estate of Margaret Leith is ready for final settlement and distribution. J G Leith administrator petitions the court stating debts are paid and requests distribution to heirs per law with a show cause set for August 31 1912 at 9 30 a m. A four week newspaper publication in Aberdeen Herald and posting in three public places are ordered.
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Wton
Chehalis
Margaret Leith
J. G. Leith
Chehalis County
State of Washington
Amlontesano
Aberdeen Herald
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J.S. Waugh
Endressen
Resolute
Tom Endressen Tak
Ho'qiam
Wek
Tom Endresen
Troels Smith
Fourves
Lodins
E. K. Wood Mill
Guaynas
Mexico
Wood Company
Pacifc
Cop. Smith
Death
Montesano Businessmen
Imlma
Christian Church
AG. Miller
McCulloush
Voistion Church
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Democratic
Review OF the Lumber Trade
J. E. Stewart
Aberdeen, Wash
Mary P. Sutherland
Avyavne
L. D. Templeman
New York Weekly
J. W.hodge
M. A. Garlock
Austin M. Wade
Karl
Emmy
Fluegende Blatter
America
North Star
George J. Wolff
Jac Minup
Alton B Parker
Hewitt
Harper
BY EK
Kentucky
Fred Hewitt
Jiumboldt Saloon
Grays Harbor
the Electric Service and Supply Company
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