This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1911
Page
2
Aberdeen civic and social notices mix with business items and local travel in a dense readers’ page. Reports mention visits by Eleanor Trask, Judge J M Phillips, and many residents to Tacoma Ellensburg Cohassett Beach and Montesano, plus church building work and community events.
Jay G Weatherwax serves on a federal grand jury in Tacoma. Mr and Mrs Grover Boyle and son returned Friday from Portland. Mr and Mrs Robert Coats have moved back to Aberdeen from Raymond and will travel east next month. Ladies Aid of Congregational church meets next Wednesday at Mrs Charles McDermoth home 406 East First street. friends invited.
Miss Hazel Whitney of Aberdeen and Mr. Thomas White of Denver were married Saturday in Salt Lake City. Whitney traveled with her mother and brother Fred, while White, previously with Slade Lumber, plans to live in Denver after the ceremony.
William Wortman, a sailors union agent at Aberdeen, has been missing since last Monday. His accounts show a shortage around 150 dollars. Dr. Gill from Seattle reviewed the books and filed a complaint for embezzlement. H Kimeral becomes local agent.
A critical operation was deemed necessary though the result remains highly uncertain. Medical teams prepared for possible complications as prognosis depended on ongoing assessments and patient response.
Captain Alvin L. Johnson orders Company G to resume drills August 22 with 50 men and an aim to recruit to 65. The program includes a military history lecture, a one hour drill, a non commissioned officers school, and an officers school led by First Lieutenant H A Comeau and Captain O R Austin.
Mrs Frank P Porter entertained Pi Beta Phi members in the city at a Friday luncheon. Attendees included Mrs J E Stewart Mrs W H Tucker Miss Ida Parton of Seattle Miss Fay Yantis of Tacoma Mrs Henry Goldwater of Aberdeen and Mrs R H Fleet of Montesano. Decorations matched sorority colors wine and silver blue and all enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
The Aberdeen Construction Co with 65 workers expects to finish laying track for the Oregon Washington Railway & Navigation Co between Aberdeen and Hoquiam tomorrow. After completion, equipment will be sent to Seattle for other contracts while Aberdeen remains the headquarters.
A gang operated in the city last week selling supposed smuggled rugs and furs at low prices. They claimed no duty was paid and pitched sets for 50 to 75 dollars, though real furs cost 18 to 20 dollars and the rugs are said to be made in Philadelphia.
Charles B. Reid presented Victor Burt with a gold watch engraved with his name and the rescue act in appreciation of Burt heroically saving Miss Flavia Reid from drowning at Cohassett Beach a few weeks ago.
Mrs M Hansen of 119 West Market Aberdeen won the 675 piano prize from George J Wolff department store Saturday night. Mr Hansen works as a pipe fitter for the city water department. The couple married two months ago and the piano will enhance their home.
County School superintendent Mc Killip announces eighth grade exams to be held throughout the county on August 24 and 25. Districts needing arranging should apply to the superintendent. Wilson Buttner Ill.
Miss Mary Buttner reports her father Wilson Buttner of Raymond is seriously ill. A physicians’ consultation has led to a formal medical assessment outlining the grave condition and forthcoming care steps.
Mr and Mrs A E Alexander returned Friday from San Francisco where he says the city is in a heated campaign. He claims Mayor McCarthy, seeking re election, allows open gambling and twenty dance halls are operating at full blast as residents report a wide open city.
Sir K. V. Appleton a Crescent hotel bartender was arrested at 12 20 yesterday morning by Chief Temple and Officer Tribbitts for keeping the bar open after midnight in violation of state law and city ordinance. He was released on 25 bail and will have a hearing before Judge Tucker this afternoon.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Aberdeen Printing Company will be held at the office, 309 East Wishkah Street, on August 29 at 8 oclock p m for the transaction of business. Mo J Carney President.
H. A. Carl of the local Standard Oil agency was arrested Saturday on wife desertion charges. He was released on $500 bonds to appear before Judge Tucker in police court this afternoon.
Harry London, brother of Jack London, assaulted P F Halferty, president of Sea Beach Packing Works, on a street near Heron Saturday afternoon. London struck Halferty inflicting a severe forehead cut as Halferty's son defended his father. A bystander pulled London away and police captured him. released on $15 bail to face Judge Tucker this afternoon.
The weekly Cham ber of Commerce luncheon begins tomorrow at the Fairmont hotel. Topics include the packet steamer to California ports and a possible visit by Secretary Walter Fisher. President Miller urges full attendance.
The baseball game scheduled for yesterday at Electric Park between the Knights of Columbus Aberdeen and the Hoquiam Eagles was canceled because the Hoquiam team attended the funeral of Mr and Mrs Charles W Haywood, who drowned.
Publisher's notice informs readers that city subscribers who do not receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays should contact City Messenger Co at telephone 5931 and a replacement paper will be sent to the stated address at once.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.