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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1912
Page
3
Semi weekly Aberdeen Herald details its schedule at 309 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen Washington. It lists JO J Carney as editor and manager and notes post office and subscription rates. Readers are asked to notify the office if papers are not received regularly.
The Herald proclaims it is the oldest Graye Harbor paper with the largest Chenalle county circulation and warns advertising contracts will be forfeited if the claim is untrue. It endorses President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas R. Marshall.
The Hoquiam trades and labor council organ condemns the Herald and its coverage as pro anarchist I W W elements misrepresenting union men. It cites Los Angeles killings and Lincoln Steffens while denouncing party politics creeping into local unions and calling for disciplined labor leadership.
The Herald questions a radical shift in labor leadership arguing that the McNamaras and the so called Official Organ push unions toward socialism and I W W influence. It warns that local councils on Grays Harbor risk absorbing socialist tactics weakening union independence.
Captain Nelson of the schooner Maweema was injured when his hand was caught in the anchor chain just outside the bar. He had three fingers amputated after the tackle stuck and the donkey engine started while he freed the chain. He was taken to Aberdeen General Hospital after the ship was towed to Hoquiam.
Hoquiam board of education reviews designs sketches and tentative plans for the proposed $150 000 high school. No decisions or action will be taken for several weeks while McKinley school is moved from the site to prevent interference with the fall term.
An engineer identified as TL Clark was arrested by fire warden L J Mises for operating an engine without a spark arrester. He pled guilty before Judge Petti john and was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 15 60. The engine operated on the pile driver at the South river bridge approach project by OW.
Aug 10 report from Montesano states Sam M. Kegley sold his North River ranch to George H. Green of Elma and Frank Green of Silverdale. Price said at 12000 dollars includes all livestock and farm implements. Green brothers take possession immediately. Kegley will move to Kitsap County to a purchased farm. Deal arranged by R. H. Fleet.
H F Dole has bought 14 000 feet of lumber for new poultry houses on the Rainbow Poultry farm in North Montesano. W T Powell of North Aberdeen partners with Dole to build one of the state’s largest poultry plants.
The Montesano list shows the week’s marriage licenses granted to W. F. Moody of New Kamilche with Minnie Smith of South Aberdeen. Louis Zloch with Mary Svoboda of Aberdeen. John Volak with Mary Bodnarik of Aberdeen. Valentine of Tenino with Bella Pahham of Centralia. Frans Williams with Mirna Pruka of Cosmopolis. Liston Caldwell with Irene Swan of Hoquiam. John Holm with Mrs Josephine Rutkovsky of Aberdeen. Harold Lebo with Wilda S. M. Smith of Aberdeen. Mart L. Patty with Mabel M. Hughes of Aberdeen.
In Montesano at Broad and Main streets an automobile and a motorcycle collided Tuesday afternoon. Karl Uptegrove of Hoquiam was thrown and bruised his elbow. his motorcycle suffered a smashed front wheel and torn grip. Driver William Glenn of the Satsop valley paid for the motorcycle damage.
The Montesano band will travel to Westport next Wednesday for a ten day vacation. Members will perform at the Business Men's Picnic Tuesday and plan a Saturday night fundraiser to help cover expenses. Local residents are set to visit the popular resort during the trip.
Hoquiam Aug. 12 Under current plans piling for the $25 000 hospital annex foundation is to start next Thursday by the Grays Harbor Construction Co crew. Architect J R McGlauflin expects plans for the building to be near completion.
Howard A. Smith of the Lytle shingle mill purchased from Arthur N. Morley lots 8 and 9, block 181, on the corner of Spruce and O streets in Hoquiam. The price was $1650. The lots measure 110 feet on Spruce and 185 on O with a southwest exposure viewed as highly desirable for a residence site.
Elma residents discuss reviving the annual merchant's picnic with August 20 as the proposed date. Last year's event drew strong attendance and was successful in all respects.
Grace Me Gandy, a former Elma high school teacher, resigns to take a position at Bremerton High School. The district has two applicants for her replacement. Mrs Barber remains the only last year teacher returning to Elma for the coming year.
Mrs. C. B. Carlton, 62, died Friday evening at Hoquiam General Hospital following a major operation. A Chehalis county resident 23 years and Hoquiam resident 18 years, she leaves a husband, her mother and sister in Oklahoma, and ten children in Washington and Oklahoma. Funeral services were at the Methodist church with Rev. E. M. Askey officiating, burial in Montesano.
John Roles, a messenger, was assaulted as he rode toward the National mill area around 10 PM. A shadowy assailant struck him from his bicycle, knocking him off and escaping when mill workers intervened. Roles was stunned by the blow below his left eye and the motive is believed to be robbery.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Combes, Miss Gertrude Combes, and Lucia Nimms departed Friday for Mt. Rainier to camp for a period.
Mrs Jennie Green of Covington Missouri says monthly hemorrhages kept her bedridden four days and her back weak but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she can stay up and work. She calls it the best medicine on earth for women.
Mrs. O M Cline of Brownsville Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from surgery for a serious female trouble after hemorrhages left her weak and near death She recounts doctors saying operation was necessary before finding relief and notes advice from other women who had used the remedy helped her regain health and avoid operation.
In Montesano on Monday evening a pleasant surprise party was held at Miss Ida Clemons home with about sixty guests. They enjoyed an evening and refreshments were served.
A candidate declares intention to seek the Chehalit County Prosecuting Attorney post in the Republican primary race set for September. The announcement names the candidate and signals campaign hopes within the party.
Ben Sheeks declares his candidacy for re election to the office of Superior Judge for Chehalis county subject to the non partisan primary on September 10 1912.
About two hundred adults and children attended the Wednesday picnic at Greenwood. Attendees came from Christian Baptist Methodist and Episcopal churches and the public. Six hay racks carried riders while others used personal conveyances or walked.
Public notices announce J J Penepacker as a Republican candidate for Chehalis County Superintendent of Schools in the September 1912 primary. Mary P Sutherland also seeks the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Common Schools, Chehalis County, with the same September 1912 primary deadline.
A notice lists the County Superintendent candidate on the Republican Ticket subject to voter decision at the primary elections on September 10 1912. The item marks the political process and election date for local office.
On Wednesday night J. J. Anderson joined the Elma city council to fill the vacancy from J. Hl. Brewer’s resignation. He received the same committee assignments that Brewer held.
A brief entry records the date for the Chehalis County superintendent race as September 10 in relation to the Republican primaries.
Alonzo Weiland purchased the Oakville lighting plant this week and plans to ship it soon. Pole installation will start Monday, and within thirty to sixty days the plant should be running. A site for the power house is not yet settled, with several options under consideration.
The notice fixes the date for the Republican nomination to the office of Prosecuting Attorney in Chehalis County Washington at the September 1912 primary election.
Date for the Republican primary nomination for Sheriff of Chehalis County is September 10. L D Templeman of Aberdeen Washington is listed as a candidate.
Mr and Mrs Dan Worner returned from their honeymoon and were greeted by a band of neighbors in Oakville on Thursday. The couple appeared before the crowd and handed out fruits candies and cigars to those gathered to celebrate their future happiness.
Robert A. Wiley of Aberdeen announces his candidacy for Chehalis County Assessor subject to Republican voters at the September 10 1912 primary.
Montesano Aug. 10 Attorney J A Hutcheson has rented the handsome home of Peter Schafer on upper Main street formerly Dr Carrs. He plans to build a new residence and move in as the year expires with his family.
W. W. Boner announces his candidacy for the office of Superior Judge in Chehalis County subject to September primary voters. The statement frames the campaign as a formal bid for the judiciary with voter decision ahead.
Fragment reads like a local public notice with names Mrs Drake, Ladys paniec Clark, and references to orders. Details are unclear and fragmented about dates, actions, and authorities involved.
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