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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
3
Classified item noting sale of full blooded Ancona cockerels with contact phone 2028-1. Items also list various local social updates and small ads from Grays Harbor area, including visits, outings, and drugstore promotions.
Announcement clarifies no connection between Aberdeen Steam Laundry and J. W. McClure or Elite Laundry. Identifies address 90-31 J. M. Lupton, Mer. as unrelated.
General passenger agents from nine railroads and steamship firms gathered at City Retail Lumber Co. with A D Charlton of the Northern Pacific as chairman. The group golfed at Grays Harbor Country Club and planned a dinner at Hotel Grayport hosted by the Hoquiam Commercial Club. Participants included officials from Northern Pacific Great Northern OW R N Southern Pacific Spokane Portland & Seattle C M & St P Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk Pacific Coast Steamship Spokane & Inland Empire Coeur d Alene & St Joe Transportation.
The eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Luikko was recovered from the Wishkah river near B street. He had fallen into the stream Monday near Wishkah street while gathering driftwood from a log raft and drowned. The body was taken to Whiteside morgue and funeral held at Whiteside chapel.
At the annual meeting of the Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Association in Westport last week the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President Commander A S Youngs Hoquiam Senior Vice Commander Jacob Cowen Hoquiam Junior Vice Commander G M Wade Montesano Chaplain C T Brackett Hoquiam Quartermaster Robert Birmingham Aberdeen Trustees W E Rockwell Hoquiam C W Barnoore Montesano Fred Nye Aberdeen J M Birmingham Aberdeen Fred Davidson Aberdeen
Three Aberdeen councilmen plus Wilson Locke and Fisher voted yes on tide land valuations. Wiley objected. Hoquiam commissioners planned a companion motion on Hoquiam tide lands and expected a similar vote.
Capt. George E. Sanborn reports a British war vessel boarded the whaling steamer Westport near Grays Harbor late Friday night about 10 miles from the coast. Capt. Chris Olsen was asked to show papers. The vessel’s identity was not released and observers noted a searchlight offshore.
Justice of the Peace Phil lips dismissed a case by Mrs. Chas. N. Treadway of Los Angeles against her husband for desertion and failure to support their minor son Denver. The suit, tied to California law, follows a Los Angeles divorce granting custody and $25 monthly alimony, unpaid by Treadway. Mrs. Treadway traveled to California for health reasons with her husband’s consent, and she received only $4 after arrival.
A. A. Jones, a street department employee, was knocked down by a frightened horse Friday evening. The wagon dragged over him before the animal sprang away. He was taken home in pain but no bones were broken and no internal injuries were found. He will be off work for several days.
In a local match at Aberdeen, J. M. Lupton led Mer with decisive plays as Aberdeen Steam Laundry suffered a 90 to 81 defeat. Lupton scored the majority of Mer points, steering the visitors to victory on the road.
A fire alarm at 6 am at the General Package Co plant in South Aberdeen caused by a dry kiln fire led the fire department to work 90 minutes. The kiln contents were partly destroyed and the tile kiln sustained minor damage, but serious loss was averted.
S H Countryman, about 25, was found wandering near the street yesterday morning and taken into custody by Patrolman Sorrell. He will be transported to Montesano for a sanity examination. He believes a strange being controls him and he is not violent.
The Yeomen will hold an open meeting and initiate a large class tomorrow night in A. O. U. W. hall with lunch to follow. This marks four classes started in three months and is the biggest event of the year for the Homestead.
River Bottom Ranch for sale 45 acres of river bottom land mostly cleared and fenced. Includes 20 head of cattle, wagon and farm implements, 60 tons hay and 300 bushels oats. Price 11000 $6000 cash balance terms or consider city property or good auto. Contact W A Moore Elma Washington.
A description praises a dark blue serge model and a tailored cape like suit for middle aged women. The ensemble is paired with a black straw hat trimmed with taffeta ribbon and a cluster of uncurled ostrich feathers, illustrating restrained style over extremes.
A fashion feature shows an afternoon frock using embroidered toweling worn over white pussy willow taffeta. The design includes a double tunic effect with toweling over ta ffa ta and a slightly cinched skirt.
A public notice states that the man soliciting foot treatment was not Phillips the chiropodist. It names Dr. Phillips of Cody Aberdeen.
Several hundred copies of the petition for the formation of the proposed joint water district are at the city hall and will be distributed to individuals and to places of business today. The prospectuses have not yet been printed but will be ready for distribution in a few days.
James Grady received a 30 day jail term from Police Judge Snider after conviction for theft at the Iowa rooming house. He allegedly robbed his landlady of a watch and chain a case of beer and ice supplies, then reentered the robbed apartments to enjoy the spoils. The landlady reported the crime.
Montesano Aug 17 suit filed against the estate of the late Mrs Minnie Leitch by P A Bertrand to recover 1200 dollars for an automobile bought just before her death. Mrs Leitch was learning to drive when she died after the car went off the Fourth Street bridge in Aberdeen.
Summer colds signal low vitality and may lead to throat and lung troubles including consumption. Dr Kings New Discovery soothes and antiseptic, relieves the cough or cold promptly, and helps prevent complications. Get 50c or 1.00 bottles at your druggist with money back guarantee.
Advertisement notes a good violin for sale priced at $20. Includes address 817 West Market street and mentions Herald newspaper and local businesses like Particular Printers and Aberdeen VP rating Co at 309 East Wishkah St.
Firefighters were alerted Saturday to a small blaze at the home of Chas Rahm at Second and E streets. A hot iron overheated and ignited window curtains, causing only light damage to the room.
The Herald remains the widest read paper in Chehalis County, valued by advertisers for reach and visibility across the region.
Advice on treating scaly legs with vaseline and sulphur or crude petroleum, dipping roosts in crude oil to kill germs, moving chicks to fresh ground if gapes are present, feeding grass and lawn clippings, adding sulphate of iron to water, and keeping water pans clean with creolin to prevent mold and spores.
The Progressive Farmer notes that a quart of sweet milk weighs 2.153 pounds and a gallon weighs 8.612 pounds, with variations due to temperature and fat content. A common alternative cites 2.15 pounds per quart and 46 pounds per gallon, acknowledging variability in composition.
An old advertisement warns that mosquitoes and other insects spread disease from bites. It promotes Sloan's Liniment as antiseptic, claims it neutralizes infection and disinfects cuts, bruises, and sores. The copy promises money back and lists a 25 cent price.
Publisher appeals to readers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Tuesday and Friday by 6 p.m. to call the City Messenger Co. at phone 72 for immediate delivery service.
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