Hoquiam Forms Wilson Non-Partisan Club
Hoquiam on August 24 reports formation of a Woodrow Wilson Non-Partisan Club with about 25 members. A planning committee was named to organize a permanent group and report next Wednesday. Attendees debated fielding a full democratic county ticket, but the proposal was abandoned. Speakers praised Wilson and criticized Hughes, highlighting Wilson’s handling of the Mexican situation and the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Campbell
Wilson
Captain Stream
Hughes
Mourant
Mr. Wilson
Champ Clark
A C Dowling Injured In Puget Sound Auto Crash
A. C. Dowling of New Method Laundry was injured near Montesano when the car left the road and Dowling's head struck the windshield. A Montesano physician required several stitches for a deep neck and forehead wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
A. C. Dowling
New Method Laundry
Montesano
Dowling
Mayor McKee Injured In Beach Car Wreck
Mayor Jas S McKee suffered two broken ribs a severe hand injury and multiple bruises when his Maxwell careened off a road into a 40 foot embankment near the Carlson Callow camp. Police officer John L Tolliver escaped with a minor leg injury. Vehicle damage estimated at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Jas. S. McKee
Carlson-Callow
Maxwell
Worker Dies After Five Month Battle From Timber Accident
Gust Carlson about 30, of Hoquiam, died Monday night at Hoquiam General Hospital from a fractured skull suffered when a limb fell on him five months ago while employed by Wynnocdie Timber Co. He had fought to live since the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Wyncodie Timber Co
Gust Carlson
Hoquiam General Hospital
Polson Logging Co. Worker Found Dead in Bunk
Hoquiam reports John Johnson 35, of Polson Logging Co., was discovered dead in his bunk after retiring Friday night. Heart disease is suspected as the cause. Johnson belonged to the local Aerie of Eagles.
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Hoquiam
John Johnson
Polson Logging Co
Aerie of Eagles
Off for the Olympics from Hoquiam in August trip
A Hoquiam party including Rev J W Beard Howard Oakland Lester and Creighton Sayers Lester E Calder and a Beard in law recent arrival will spend ten days to two weeks aiming for Mount Olympus the highest peak on the peninsula.
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Hoquiam
Rev
J. W. Beard
Howard Oakland
Lester and
Creighton Sayers
Lester E. Calder
Montesano
Mr. Beard
Stolen Maxwell Car Recovered in Seattle Harbor Area
Word reached Hoquiam August 24 that the Maxwell car taken from Frank P. Thomas of the Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co has been found in Seattle. The car and the thief will be brought back to the harbor for surrender or trial.
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Hoquiam
Maxwell
Frank P. Thomas
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Seattle
City considers municipal purchase of electric current
Hoquiam officials gather data on buying electric current at a city switchboard for three quarters of a cent per kilowatt hour. The committee, appointed by Mayor McKee, will report this evening at Attorney E A Philbrick's office after postponing Tuesday's meeting due to incomplete reports.
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Hoquiam
McKee
E. A. Philbrick
Barbecue Roasted Steer At Humptulips Picnic
Humptulips hosts a large Sunday barbecue featuring a steer roasted whole and consumed to small bones. Elks from Hoquiam helped with the preparation as hundreds from the Harbor and many locals attended. A ball game titled Bowes vs Girard ended close with Bowes winning by a margin around eight to one, aided by several women employed by Bowes for heavy work.
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Hoquiam
Bowes
Girard
Cheese Factory for Oakville
Oakville stockholders subscribe 1300 dollars for a cooperative cheese factory to be built and equipped in Oakville. Fred Rosmond serves as president with Lester E. Lemmon as secretary and treasurer. The plant will operate on a model similar to the successful Satsop facility and aims to secure a steady market for quality cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Cooperative
Fred Rosmond
Lester E. Lemmon
Satsop
Elma I O O F Observes 29th Anniversary Homecoming
Elma I O O F No 47 marked its twenty ninth anniversary homecoming with a musical program and a roll call of about two hundred members, many in attendance, on Saturday evening in Elma.
New Chicken Man Sets Sights On Eggs In Montesano
Clarence Glenn, Monte sano truck gardener, expands into poultry for egg production. He has accumulated plant materials and will build a chicken house to replicate his truck farming success. High feed costs have kept local egg production weak, with most eggs shipped in.
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Montesao
Clarence Glenn
Montesano
Glenn
Slow down at Oakville
Oakville officials pass a town ordinance banning speeds over 15 miles per hour. Violators face fines from 5 to 50 dollars, with motorists choosing their penalty.
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Oakville
Malone Couple Weds in Malone Home Ceremony
Louis White and Mildred Werts married yesterday at the groom’s parents’ home in Elma. The bride, daughter of Fred and Mrs. Werts of Malone, has lived in the area most of her life. The groom works for Vance Lumber Co. They will reside in Malone.
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Malone
Louis White
Mildred Werts
Elma
W. F. White
Fred Werts
White
Vance Lumber Company
Four Room Addition and New Water System for OCosta School
OCosta Aug 24 The school building here was enlarged by a four room addition and the installation of a heating and new water system. Total cost was 3000 dollars. Only one room of the four will be occupied this term. The new water system provides adequate fire protection from a large storage tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocosta
Aberdeen Bicycle Club Hosts Pleasant Surprise Gathering
The Aberdeen Bicycle Club honored secretary C F Doll with a pleasant surprise at his North Street home Monday night. Members filled the evening with feasting and social time, extending into the early hours. The group plans a repeat gathering Tuesday night and continues to promote bicycle theft protection among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Bicycle Club
C. F. Doll
Slur Sparks Shovel Attack in Elma Row
At White Star mill in Elma C W Douglas and Charles Miller argued over U S and Germany. Miller allegedly slurred the United States and Douglas struck with a shovel, cutting a scalp gash and injuring both eyes. Douglas arrested for assault, fined by Justice Washington, and faces 30 days in county jail unless bail funds are raised.
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Elma
C. W. Douglas
Charles Miller
White Star
United States
Germany
Miller
U. S
Douglas
County seeks bids to sell unused Aberdeen Hoquiam hospital site
The county board calls for bids to purchase the Aberdeen Hoquiam hospital building and grounds. Built four years ago at about fifty five thousand dollars, it has never been used and its purpose remains a mystery. Dr. G W Overmeyer, back in town, plans to form a corporation to operate the hospital using modern methods.
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Board of County Commissioners
County Hospital
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Board of Commissioners
Herald
G. W. Overmeyer
Grays Harbor Cows Lead In July Milk Production
Grays Harbor county's Montesano Cow Testing results show Murphy Bros. and J. H. Taylor winning Aberdeen Chamber prizes for top producers. July yields list Pansy Murphy Bros. 2049 pounds milk 4.3 percent fat and 88.1 pounds butterfat, Gertie's Lily 1032 pounds milk 6 percent fat and 61.9 pounds butterfat, Blackie 1869 pounds milk 3.4 percent fat and 71 pounds butterfat.
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F. Monroe
Montesano
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Murphy Bros
J. H. Taylor
Whiich
Jersey
A. H. King
Sik
Grays Harbor
Canty
Monroe
Births Exceed Deaths in Grays Harbor County July Report
State health board records show Grays Harbor county June births higher than deaths with Aberdeen 25 births 11 deaths Hoquiam 28 births 5 deaths Montesano 11 births 3 deaths Elma 2 births 5 deaths Cosmopolis 1 birth 1 death Oakville 1 birth 0 deaths Tahola 2 births 1 death totaling 65 births and 26 deaths across the county.
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Grays Harbor
State Board of Health
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Montesano
Elma
Cosmopolis
Oakville
Tahola
New auxiliary schooner to be launched next month
The Columbia River, first auxiliary power schooner built at Aberdeen shipyards, will be launched near the end of next month. It measures 215 feet and will carry 1,500,000 feet of Harbor lumber. Hull cross beams are in place and decking will begin soon. Work on the vessel has progressed smoothly.
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Columbia River
Aberdeen Shipyards
Wishkah Road Cutoff Graveling Nears Completion
Grading of the Wishkah road cutoff from B street to the river is finished and graveling is underway. Several weeks remain to finish the cutoff and open it to regular traffic. The hill elimination will allow larger loads for farmers loggers and workers at the water project camps.
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Wishkah
B Street
Wishkah Valley
Aberdeen Mayor Jas W. Parks Recovering After Surgery
Jas W. Parks former mayor of Aberdeen underwent appendectomy at St Josephs hospital last Friday. He rested easily all week and is on the high road to recovery after delaying treatment, with danger now deemed past.
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Jas. W. Parks
Aberdeen
St. Joseph’s' Hospital
Parks
Pickpocket Takes Purse at Harbor Convention
A reported pickpocket relieved A. Hitar of Hsaquiam Friday evening of a purse holding 60 in cash and 17 in checks. Police lack clues as to the suspect.
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A. Hitar
Hsaquiam
Practical Health Hint Milk in the Home
Milk safety relies on three C’s clean cold covered. Dairy experts say milk perishes quickly and its safety hinges on cow to consumer handling from producer and dealer to the doorstep. The consumer must keep milk clean cold and covered after delivery to prevent stomach trouble and disease.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Piling Progress on Federal Building Resumes Work
Work has resumed on the Federal building at G and Second streets. Forms are nearly ready for concrete foundations. The piling was approved by the supervising architect in Washington and construction will proceed to completion.
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Federal Building
G and
Second Streets
Supervising
Washington
Elma Eastern Star visit to Shelton lodge
About 30 members of the Elma chapter traveled to Shelton Saturday to be entertained by the Shelton lodge. Steilacoom sent 24 members, with dinner at six and a midnight light lunch. Some degree work was performed by Steilacoom.
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Elma
Order of the Eastern Star
Shelton
Shelton Lodge
Steilacoom
Steilacoom Order
Freight Car Wrecks in Milwaukee Yard
A Milwaukee freight car loaded with lumber was badly wrecked in the local yard Saturday afternoon when a switching engine crashed into a freight train on Division Street. Lumber scattered as if a loader had operated it. Engineer Young suffered a sprained leg by jumping from his cab. The track was blocked for six hours.
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Milwaukee
Division Street
Young
Cabbage Leaves Shed Fine Dust Riddle Explained
Water beads roll off cabbage leaves due to a very fine dust coating. The note outlines how the surface is coated to resist water, causing droplets to slide away.
Grand Concert for Company G Highlights
The program lists multiple solo and ensemble pieces performed by named artists including Giusi Bland Miss Goldie Graham F W Hastert Harry Phipps Mr Farrar C Taylor Miss Mary Hogan Reese Salter Mrs J W Barkley Dohnanyi and more with piano and vocal numbers, duets and trios. The event features pieces such as Carry Me Back to Die VISTRIORY Life and Death The Cry of Rachel and Good-bye Summer among others.
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Carry
Die Vistriory
Giusi A Eee Bland
Goldie Graham
F. W. Hastert
Harry Phipps
Mr. Farrar
C. Taylor
Mary Hogan
Rachel
Reese Salter
Mrs. J. W. Barkley
Rhapsody In C
Major
Dohnanyi
Scott
N. A. McEacher
Ruth Thomas
Schmidts
C. S. Prescott
Barkley
Graham Solo
Lemon
Nellie Lillie
Morgan F. W. Hastert
County Fair Promises Record Attendance and Excitement
Elma writes that the county fair opening Sept. 6 will showcase a wider variety of exhibits than ever, with six community displays competing for Aberdeen Chamber prizes. J. B. Kirkaldie leads efforts, aided by Aberdeen Hequiam Montesano Elina, and Pullman State College faculty will judge livestock horticulture and poultry sections.
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Elma
J. B. Kirkaldie
Aberdeen
Hequiam
Montesano
Elina
State College
Pullman
W. A. Linklater
J. L. Staul
Geo. R. Stftoup
Creech Case Sent Back for Retrial by Supreme Court
The supreme court overturned the superior court in the damage suit by Anna Mary Welch against John S. Creech over the 1912 Aberdeen shooting of Frank Welch then police officer. The case is sent back to the county's superior court for retrial after Creech's acquittal on murder.
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Supreme Court
Superior Court
Anna Mary Welch
John S. Creech
Aberdeen
Frank Wealch
Welch
Creech
Candidates questioned as dry group supports temperance slate
The Aberdeen Herald reports a candidates quiz with E. B. Crary and others named for treasurer and secretary roles while an executive committee is elected. W. C. T. U. influence looms as dry voters threaten to shape the primary. A letter from Mary P. Sutherland is denounced as unauthorized by the county WCTU, urging temperance and lawful enforcement.
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Mary P. Sutherland
Herald
Miss Elizabeth Comeau Walks 24 Miles to Aberdeen
Miss Elizabeth Comeau sister of Captain Harry A. Comeau of Company G on the border is noted for athletics. During a vacation at Copalis friends urged her to walk to Aberdeen last Sunday. She accepted the challenge and arrived Monday evening about 5 o clock having walked from Copalis 24 miles in under eight hours.
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Elizabeth Comeau
Harry A. Comeau
Company G
Copasis
Aberdeen
Miss Comeau
Copalis
Deming Shingle Mill Sold to New Operators
L. G. Humburgar and Kenneth Hayes have assumed control of the Deming shingle mill at Markham. The plant, previously part time, will run to full capacity of 400,000 shingles daily under the new owners.
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L. G. Humburgar
Kenneth Hayes
Markham
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Elma I. O. O. F
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Bicycle Club
Will
Freezer
J. W. Baker
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Stetson
So. G St
Wishkah Cutoff
Wall Street
Baltimore
Thetus W. Sims
Tennessee
American Presa Association
Young Lady
Tacoma
C.F. Doll
E. Heron St
Wash
Satsop Produce Co
East Wishkah
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