Fire Destroys Gust Bloomquist Residence in Hoquiam
A large two and a half story dwelling at Cherry and 21st streets in East Hoquiam burned at around 4 am. Firefighters arrived quickly but could not save the home, with hydrants difficult to reach. The 1890s residence, valued about $5,000, may have $2,000 to $2,500 insured. Bloomquist is away.
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Gust Blomquist
East Hoquiam
Hoquiam
Gust Bloomquist
Cherry and
21St Streets
Bloomquist
20Th Street
Sumner Avenue
Engraving Plant Sold and Relocated to Hoquiam
The Hoquiam engraving plant long run by A K Wade has been sold to Dr. F G Nail and Judge Warren. It will move to rooms in the Lumbermen's bank building and be run by Dr Nail with Charles Davis as artist and cartoonist. The firm will expand to cover Grays Harbor and likely all of Chehalis county.
Hoquiam Rumor On Mill Property Sale Goes Unconfirmed
Aug 20 Hoquiam reports no confirmation of a rumored sale of the National mill property to interests allied with the Milwaukee railroad. A L Paine, mill manager, is away on an auto trip to Mount Rainier and unavailable for comment. Speculation runs high.
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Hoquiam
Natniegtal Mill
Milwaukee Railroad
A. L Paine
Mount Rainier
Auto test nearly crashes into display window in Hoquiam
Otto Nyberg was trying a new car when it swerved and almost struck the Levi and Baer plate glass window on Eighth street. Bystanders were crushed against a telephone post but no one was hurt or the car damaged.
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Hoquiam
Otto Nyberg
Levi & Baer
Eighth Street
Picnic for WC T BW members to Montesano
Hoquiam and Aberdeen unit will hold a picnic Tuesday at Montesano inviting all. Attendees depart on the early morning train and return to Hoquiam by 3 38 p m. Each person should bring a cup spoon and fork.
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Hoquiam
Wc. T BW
Aberdeen
Montesano
Daughter at Krall Home
An eleven pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Krall at about 9 oclock last evening in Hoquiam Australia field not clear.
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Krall Home
Montesano Urges Fair Treatment in Rail Literature
In Montesano on Aug 19 the town urges the state railway commission to correct mislabeling in Northern Pacific literature portraying Montesano as a county seat. The Chamber of Commerce asks for immediate removal of the map error and a proper depiction of the city.
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The
Northern Pacific Railway
Montesano
Pacife
Inas
Chamber of Commerce Nd Business Me Association
Railrad Company
Search for John Tormon Ends with Weak Grounds
Montesano August 19 reports drop of the search for John Tormon once believed demented and living near the upper Satsop river. Shem Payette suspended the inquiry a few days ago as the transmission of unclear information left the case with little substantiation.
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Montesano
Ernie Isham
John Tormon
Satsop
Shem
Payette
Tornow Lives in Woods After Prolonged Absence
The tale provoked an inflamed report but later disclosures undermine most of its alarm. Tornow, estranged from his family, hides in the woods for ten months. He has traveled to Olympia and Satsap for provisions, maintains a bank account at Montesano State Bank, and is not liable to be molested.
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Tornow
Olympia
Satsap
Montesano
Marriage Licenses Report From Montesano District
Montesano August 19 The weekly list of issued marriage licenses includes Nester Lonma and Sally Anderson N S Westbrook and Mabel E Nichols P Panorviar and Minnie Braithwaite F Stapp and Rose Smith Alfred Timonen and Anna Mandelin John Doody and Gertude Larson.
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Montesanq
Nester Lonma
Sally Anderson
N S. Westbrook
Mabel E. Nichols
P. Panorviar
Minnie Braithwaite
F. Stapp
Rose Smith
Alfred Timonen
Anna Mandelin
John Doody
Gertrude Larson
Record Berry Harvests Set In Southwest Washington
Elma grower S D Moore posted 98.50 from nine raspberry rows totaling 1080 feet. Harbor area grower Joe Woods earned over 200 from a 25 by 135 foot plot of climbers. Satsop river blackberry yield valued at 1600 from two acres.
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Elma
Washington
S. D. Moore
Joe Woods
Harbor
Satsop
Delayed Opening For Elma High School Building
Elma's new high school building of cement and brick, costing 30000 dollars, will be ready by October first, delaying the start of school. The three story structure will house all high school students and some graded pupils, with University of Washington accredited standards guiding faculty hiring.
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Elma
University of Washington
Leased Shingle Mill Near Elma to Louisiana Lumberman
E A Leonard an experienced cypress lumberman from Louisiana has leased the Mack shingle mill near Elma and obtained rights to all cedar on 2000 acres of land. He plans remodel and expand operations and expects to resume lumber production soon.
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Elma
E. A. Leonard
Cypress
Louisiana
Mack
Reeves Opens Barber Shop in Elma
L Reeves, longtime Elma barber, has taken over Joe King’s former shop and began duties on Tuesday after two and a half years in the trade.
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Elma
Aus
L. Reeves
Joe King
Reeves
Charles Manners Married in Elma to Mrs Kane
Elma August 19 Charles Manners former grocery clerk with X Glancey and resident of Elma a year ago wed last week to Mrs Maybelle Welry Kane Manners now resides in Elma and is listed as a businessman continuing his ventures locally
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Elma
Chas Manners
X Glancey
Maybelle Welry Kane
Mannes
McLaughlin Family Leaves Cosmpolis for North Carolina
The W. A McLaughlin family plans to return to their old home in 2 City North Carolina. Mrs McLaughlin and the children will depart soon with Mr McLaughlin following in early spring. The family has made many friends here and they are wished joy in their move.
First Year Under the Des Moines Plan
Secretary Geis Botsford of the Commercial Club of Des Moines cites the first year under the commission plan showing a city balance, savings in lighting, parks, and clerical costs, improved reporting, and tax levy reduction. The report praises efficiency gains, increased police action against vice, and bank interest earnings totaling over nine thousand dollars.
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Geis Botsford
Commercial Club of
Des Moines
Ash
Park Department
Uoder
Health Department
One City's Redemption Des Moines Faces Commission Government
Des Moines adopts a commission form where five members govern, appointing one as mayor. Citizens can use referendum to act, or recall to remove underperforming officials. The system aims to bring government closer to voters but risks voter disengagement and apathy. The mayor earns 3500 dollars yearly, four commissioners 3000 each. Departing voters receive plan summaries.
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Des Moines
Indianarelis
Logged Land Booklet Promotes Western Washington Resources
The State Bureau of Immigration released a pamphlet detailing Western Washington soil fertility and farming potential. It highlights dairying poultry gardening markets climate transportation and developed lands with stock figures and maps, printed for distribution to stakeholders.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics and Immigration
Waskin
H. F. Giles
Truth About Sluing and Water Dilution
An old advertisement-style note argues that liquid bleaching is mainly water and adds little value. It urges consumers to think hard, be wise, and consider Red Cross Ball Blue as the blue that keeps laundries happy during wash day.
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GOD Grocers
Livery Opportunity in Elma Seeks Buyer
Half interest in the only livery business in Elma offered with two stables and about 30 horses. Includes co gs and wagon san ct amesne. Business described as good. seller cites inability to attend to it. $
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Elma
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INO
Reeves Slys
Chas. Manners
M’laughlin
Iowa City
Iowa
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Company
State Bureau of Immigration
Emesne
M. M. Wakefield
Chamber OF Commerce
City of
Abenteen
Grays Harbor
Abericen
Ami
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