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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
2
Evans Drug Co. features light reading matter and ads while noting local visitors, engagements, trips on the Steamer Columbia, plus a stream of social events. The column mentions residents from Boston Norfolk Tacoma Montreal and Seattle visiting Aberdeen and West Sound, along with births, inheritances, and shop notices.
In Wishkah valley hearings Judge Phillips bound Polish rancher Peter Pytula over for arson in superior court over a dispute on property division with Harry Filiwich and his wife. Mrs Pytula was acquitted as testimony showed Pytula suggested burning insured structures to end the dispute.
Moose lodge activity shows rapid growth with 48 new initiates recently and a class of about 40 to join next Thursday. Fred R Cox leads efforts at Cosmopolitan Bowling Alley with Breakiron and Rourke, forming a bowling team to compete in the Western Bowling Congress in Portland next season.
Rug weaving ad for Art Rug Weavers offers rugs from old carpets rag rugs silk portieres and more at 119 North G Street for home decor and upholstery needs.
A. C. Gaillac returned from Olympia after tending his mother in the hospital. He reports his mother died Wednesday and the funeral was held Friday with interment at Olympia.
Phillip Davis a pioneer Aberdeen citizen and longtime Knight received a life membership card framed in a gold case from Wishkah Lodge No 44 Knights of Pythias. Rev F F W Greene delivered the presentation address.
The Myrtle Endresen, a 90 foot 18 foot beam gasoline powered halibut schooner, was launched at the Endresen shipyard in South Aberdeen. Built for E N Endresen and Chris Endresen, it will operate off the Alaskan coast from Seattle as home port with a 16 man crew. The vessel, named after Miss Myrtle Endresen, has a 136 HP engine and 125000 fish capacity. Builders plan the second schooner after completing this one.
Division No. 4 of the naval militia will likely cruise to Portland on the torpedo boat Fox around September 31 for a two day trip. The Fox has undergone repairs and is now in good condition for the voyage. The naval militia has been drilling weekly and has formed a competent organization.
Paslay and Berg display a scaled concrete reservoir in their real estate office window. The model mirrors the planned city water reservoir for the Fairview addition. A sod lawn surrounds the tiny structure, showcasing Paslay’s design and craftsmanship.
Charles Wieland died Thursday at his son’s home 113 Chehalis Street after a two month illness. He lived in Los Angeles and was brought to Aberdeen for a climate change attempt. Funeral services were held Sunday in Whiteside chapel with Rev. Clark officiating. He leaves sons E. E. Weiland of Aberdeen Jess Wieland of Bay Field Colo and Mart Wieland of Bay Field Colo and a daughter Mrs Mabel Boster of Wapata Wash.
Prewett and Weast announce the opening of a new clothing house in the Electric Building by week’s end. The firm will offer a full line of menswear and haberdashery. Thewett recently sold his Tacoma interest after seven years in the business, while Weast arrives from Tacoma from the Hunt Motett hardware firm.
Gordon Lane aged 55 died Thursday afternoon while being transported from Cosmopolis to Aberdeen hospital. Employed by Grays Harbor Commercial Co for three years. No relatives found. Buried Saturday afternoon from Whiteside's undertaking parlors at county expense.
Dr. Paul Smits of Aberdeen General hospital plans a modern summer home four miles south of Cohassett on South Beach. The house will feature water piped from the hills and a powered electric light plant from hill power.
cascarabark buyers seek sellers in Aberdeen Washington. Arthur W. Isaacs offers stumpage assistance and high market prices for cascara bark deliveries. Contact 216 South H Street for prices and general contracting information. tf.
County fair officials set prizes for motorcycle races and invited county clubs to participate. Aberdeen club has accepted and members intend to enter.
The north and south beaches drew record crowds with every boat to Westport full. At Moclips, local Sunday visitors plus two Seattle excursion trains brought more than 2,500 people.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a universal cure for itching burning and scaly skin with instant relief and rapid healing. It cites a testimonial from Mr Alleman of Littletown Pennsylvania and offers a money back guarantee. Available from Pfeiffer Chemical Company and retailers at 50 cents.
State Fish Commissioner L H Darwin announced 18000 rainbow trout will be stocked in the Wishkah Wyandote and Johns rivers. The measure follows work by the Grays Harbor Rod and Gun Club and will be forwarded by the board of county commissioners.
In a home wiring praise, J H Polanco of Delvalle Texas reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve saved his little girl's foot after a burn. The ad touts the product as the world’s best, recommended by druggists and priced at 25 cents.
The Herald proclaims constant coverage with a broad mix of stories and features. Readers are promised steady updates on local events, politics, and culture, aiming to keep the community informed throughout the day.
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