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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
8
Chehalis County news items summarize visits by R Steelquist from Eugene Oregon and others, list local incidents, transport movements, and business changes. The Northwestern Lumber Co. shingle mill resumes after a two month shutdown. A drowning death is reported in Hoquiam river with body recovered later. Several residents and visitors travel, work progresses on a Hastside street project, and local schools hire teachers.
Kendall arrived from a North River claim last Wednesday. Fosie Vandevert and Alice Trudgian left Thursday for Moclips for a brief outing. G. L. Johnson returned from Oregon where he searched timber claims. Miss Lewis of Lewiston Idaho, sister of Mrs. Steve Balch, arrived Monday for a short visit. Mrs. Floyd Wakefield and Miss Vandervort visited the J. B. Murray farm near Elma recently. E. P. Bagshaw of Anchor Oregon was noted among arrivals.
Fall fabrics arrive with 400 dress goods in plaid effects and chevrons. Waterproof covert prints in broken plaids offered at 1.39 to 1.25 dollars. Taffeta silks shown in grey shepherd checks and hair lines, priced for season wear.
Classified item lists cotton blankets priced at 49 cents each with double bed size noted. The line indicates a bulk or single quantity at a low sale price and uses terse catalog shorthand.
Miss Emelia Kesterson to teach again in district 63 near Matlock. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Chas Veysey of Aberdeen and Mrs J T Soule from Hoquiam. Mrs F R Archer and son Aubrey plan a month’s outing north of Moclips. Mrs Alex Nichols returns from two months in Paris. Charles Olson of Elma and Edna France of Aberdeen attend Summer normal at Montesano. Mr and Mrs L B L Bignold return from Green River Hot Springs. Marie Doremus and Frank Shay wed in Montesano and move to Portland. Marriage licenses issued to Slartman-Salsbury, Carlson-Peterson, Johnson-Wixon, Williams-Wixon, with A P Williams noted as Aberdeen educator. Eighth grade exams set for Aug 30-31 with notices to County Superintendent Walton. Harmon Lamb dies in Portland hospital. body brought home.
A city resident was reported to have been on a train Saturday afternoon and was later taken to Fernhill cemetery for burial according to the sparse readable text.
Mrs A S Creamer visits Olympia with sister. R G Ray loses a fine gold watch. G R Maris builds a new residence. Roy Hughes visits Oakville. J H Hale hosts a Friday evening party. Miss Pearldale to begin Fall term. Andrew Smith returns from Tacoma with a new top. Ruth Fuller visits sister Hope teaching at Hoquiam river summer school. John Chalmers returns from Montesano. Ray Brothers to log with donkey engine. Ray & Perkins mill to finish cutting timber. Depot improvements urged. Northern Pacific coats depot in red. call for a proper depot as Herald notes.
An advertiser touts the Think of Me cigar claiming guaranteed satisfaction by smokers who vow to smoke nothing else. The copy emphasizes a long tradition of satisfied customers and urges readers to try the brand for a similar experience.
The Northern Pacific announces summer round trip tickets valid 90 days from sale to St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago and Missouri River points with fares of 60 and 60 to major cities and 67 60 for Missouri River routes. Special reduced rates apply for Odd Fellows Toronto September 8–10 and Knight Pythias New Orleans October 7–8 with return limits by November 15. A Yellowstone Park side trip adds 15.50 to California return and hotel included for four days at the park. Agent H B Euper invites inquiries at phone 2233.
In the hot summer months the first loose stool in a child requires prompt care. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil can cleanse the system. Rev. M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses the remedy as valuable for summer disorders in children. Sold by Evans Drug Co.
A terse ad asserts premier status in medical care, boasting expertise and knowledge as key differentiators. The message frames the service as a first rank specialist option emphasizing capability.
We treat skin and blood diseases and many male conditions with confidential, no charge consultations. Our firm has years of experience and advanced office equipment. If you cannot visit, write for a Symptom Blank.
Guardian J C Cross advertises a private sale of parcels of real estate belonging to minors Chester Grace and Walter Young in Chehalis County Washington. Bids accepted at the guardian’s Aberdeen office until August 15 1906 with cash payments only, property described by numerous North Aberdeen blocks and Garden Park additions.
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