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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
2
Retailers hail the Red Cross Shoe as a breakthrough in women’s footwear with a flexible, durable sole produced by a unique tanning process. Imitations fail to match its life, comfort, and natural bend, while consumers discover improved fit and style without sacrificing ease.
Aberdeen Courier reports Chehalis County officials and Grays Harbor Tug Co consider upgrading fire fighting capability with a modern 6 gallon chemical extinguisher system and ladders plus a wheeled combination rig. Aiding equipment would include a fire tug crewed for night alarms and readiness.
Aug 20 meeting set in Hoquiam sixth ward to decide on filling the council seat vacated by the resignation of Wittner. Claude Kyran of the Polson ShinsierT is urged to travel to the meeting as the ward weighs a successor amid talk of no frameup and a desire to elect a representative the ward wants.
Leopold Kinidt, president of the Olympia Company, announced the firm will finance and erect an ice plant costing 40 000 dollars. The new industry will be built at the corner of Yenth and Li streets in Hoo uem.
Fire likely started by spontaneous combustion at about 11 o clock Thursday night in Davis Paint store on I street. Interior loss about 5000 dollars with building damage 1000 dollars. Total damage estimated at 7000 dollars. Glenwood hotel guests evacuated but returned after flames were controlled.
Hoquiam residents on K street object to the new sewer project and may seek an injunction in court. The city council recently announced the possibility of legal action to prevent the plan, with several reasons cited against moving ahead at this time.
Work has begun on a new two story building at the corner of Aberdeen and Ontario avenues on the East side in Hoquiam. The 25 by 60 foot structure will house a store on the first floor and a rooming house above, costing about 4 percent. W. French is the builder.
Aug. 20 Hoquiam Aug. 20 H C Heermann owner of Hoquiam Water Company and other local concerns has leased a large dwelling in Olympia and will move there with his family leaving Hoquiam.
O B Beaver, an elderly resident of Preacher's Slough, lay in Montesano general hospital with a broken leg and injuries after a drunken mob urged him to play violin music and beat him when he refused. Three assailants Victor Fiskar John Fiskar and Otto Johansson are jailed awaiting trial for assault. The attackers were Oregon and Washington Railway Company workers.
The Chehalis county grand jury spent the day comparing timber land valuations with assessor and board records. The session kept the board of equalization from meeting. Arthur Devonshire, a local banker and timber owner, testified before the jury for several hours.
Aug 20 report from Montesano states contractor Mourant is personally supervising rapid steel bridge construction over the Chehalis river. Steel is expected to arrive about Aug 22, with approaches built simultaneously and aims to have the structure ready before fall freshets.
Aug 19 Montesano Chehalis County Jersey breeders plan to form the Chehalis Valley Jersey Breeders association to unite cattle owners. Members include A P Stockwell with Ayreshires in Montesano George Simpson with Holsteins in Mima G J Taylor in Montesano John Taylor in Montesano Brewer in Satsop and others.
Montesano Aug 20 J A Hutcheson announces his candidacy for prosecuting attorney. He previously held the office for one term with credit and is described as an able and experienced lawyer with an unblemished public and private record.
Foundations for the new county bridge across the Chehalis River south of the city are under way. Contractors expect the steel within days and will position it promptly. Concrete work is handled by Grays Harbor Construction Company.
Montesano officials report Post master F A Tarr is refitting the local post office with a modern 2500 dollar outfit. The project includes updated furniture fixtures and new combination lock mailboxes aimed at improving convenience for patrons.
William Kirkpatrick, worker for McCleary Timber at Mac Clearyville, was seriously injured when a falling tree struck him. He was paralyzed by the blow and authorities fear a broken back. Drs Blair and Hill of Elma treated him after the accident last Tuesday.
Elma Canning company reports its plant is ready for operation and will begin as soon as raw products arrive. Purchases planned include green gage and peach plums string beans blackberries pumpkins apples and pears with cash paid on delivery.
Father Francis of the Catholic church in Elma announces a social at his home on Tuesday evening August 23. Amusements will entertain attendees, lunch will be served, and admission will be 25 cents. Everyone is invited to attend.
Charles Jolly has been brought home to the Beeson residence on Main Street in Elma after a Portland trip. He shows marked improvement and doctors and nurses express confidence in a full recovery.
Lynch and Anderson sold a five room house and lot near the Northern Pacific depot in Elma to Miss Ursula Maffitt for investment. The property was formerly owned by John Beck.
Aug 22 Westport officers elected at the annual G. A. R. meeting will assume duties September 3. Commander is James Birmingham of Aberdeen. senior vice commander J. Hootenstall Montesano. quartermaster Roy W. Coons of Aberdeen. Trustees named are R. R. Birmingham Ralph Philbrick Mike Fi quisam George Wade and Mon A. Myers, all of Aberdeen.
Aug 22 Copalis reports extensive alterations planned at the Quinasault Canning company plant to enlarge capacity. Current operations indicate the plant will have at least twice its present capacity when work is finished.
A harbor log lists steamers and schooners loading lumber and passengers at Grays Harbor mills in Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Vessels include Lindauer, Daisy Freeman, W. H. Talbot, Comet, Fearless, Borealis, Thomas L. Wand, Westerner, Olivers Olson, Chehalis, Claremont, Raymond, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Norwood, Golden Shore, F. M. Slade, John C. Meyer, Knight of St George, Sailor Boy, Centralia, and Centralia’s transfer to Eureka line, with cargoes to San Francisco Sydney Calcutta and Guaymas.
Announcement states the office of assistant engineer John D Isaacs Jr of the Oregon and Washington railroad will be moved to Cosmopolis until the Chehalis river bridge is completed.
Rain fell sparingly during Saturday night and yesterday aiding forest fire conditions in Grays Harbor country. Fishermen visiting the upper Wishkah valley report rainfall at various times, with considerable precipitation benefiting fire control efforts.
Fixtures from the Townsend bakery on G street were moved Friday to the former O. K. Loging company room at 413 East Wishkah street where a delicatessen will open in a few days.
The City Messenger Company lists two telephone lines Nos. 6931 and 631, with one line always open. Call either to reach Central. This notice notes the updated contact method and assigns Farrell as point of contact.
City subscribers who do not receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays should notify City Messenger Co at 5931 and a new paper will be sent to the address promptly.
A brief humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a housewife asking about why larger strawberries appear on top of a box. The peddler answers they grow fast in good weather, so last picked fruit ends up bigger than the first.
A brief quip from Harper's Rezer features Brown hoping for an arctic homecoming and White replying that he has already felt the next best thing when arriving late to find his wife awake. The exchange captures a light domestic humor motif.
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