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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary notice advertising a free medical adviser by Dr. Pierce sent on receipt of stamps. Request 21 one cent stamps to cover wrapping and mailing costs for a French bound book. Address Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo New York.
In Montesano on August 28 residents note heavy eastbound Aberdeen mail and eastbound Aberdeen World. The cause is a single mail clerk overwhelmed by volume with no assistance. The department should investigate to ease handling.
Members of the Ladies’ Aid of the M E church enjoyed a day outing and picnic at the Geo Bowen home two miles up the Chehalis. They traveled from the dock in Mr Bowen’s scow and launch and had an elaborate noon dinner in the shaded yard.
The Bowen home event drew a large crowd that shared a rare day of joy with everyone in attendance on Wednesday. The mood was bright and celebratory as guests savored a special occasion.
Petitions for a local option election in Elna were circulated this week ahead of the general election on November 5. The prior local option contest was won by the wets in a decisive vote, while the drys now expect support from newly enfranchised women voters.
Elliott and Stone of Aberdeen have purchased the blacksmith tools and machinery of P. Kleim and will open a shop in the same lower Main street location in Montesano.
Grays Harbor Theater Co through manager E B Benn leases the Grand theater to Geo J McKenzie for ten years representing Frohman Klaw & Erlanger of New York. The deal positions Aberdeen to gain top road productions. Season opens Sept 16 with Gilbert and Sullivan Pirates of Penzance, possibly changed to The Mikado.
Aug 28 Montesano reports Friedricksen of Tacoma may accept asst cashier at Montesano National Bank. If he takes the post, he will move his family to Montesano. he cites the city and its future prospects and his substantial banking experience.
Elma High will offer at least three industrial or vocational courses this year including domestic science agriculture and manual arts such as woodwork and mechanical drawing. Courses available to all high school students without conflicts and to non regular students as policy.
Thad Byles is hospitalized in Aberdeen with a shoulder injury after a snag fell on him at Saginaw last week. The blow narrowly missed his head and doctors expect a quick recovery. two years earlier he survived a severe head injury from a rock strike.
In Ang. 28 report, the door factory begins slow operation and veneer plant active. When full, the factory will payroll about 60,000 monthly and the 2W shingle mill will add about 1,000 monthly, boosting local employment.
Spokane lawyer E O Connor announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for congressman at large. A Connor Campaign Club has been organized to lead Spokane Democrats in support. Connor has lived in Spokane 16 years and is described as a prominent and popular Eastern Washington figure with experience as corporate and city counsel.
The author of Municipal Cock Spokane and president of the Spokane public library board, Mr Connor is a longtime figure in democratic circles, a strong speaker and progressive Democrat backing river navigation, irrigation projects, and Alaska development. T. C. Van Eaton, Republican candidate for Congress from the Second District, attended Taft club meeting Tuesday night.
George Hazzard a Tacoma based Democrat and contender for Congress visits Aberdeen and Hoquiam on campaign business. He notes remaining on the ticket and says the race remains fair with several rivals. Hazzard, Civil War veteran, lived in the state thirty years and previously worked with the Tacoma Ledger and Democratic conventions.
The government of Panama named Miss Agnes Ewing Brown an American woman to oversee the normal schools for girls at Panama. Her appointment marks a notable education leadership change in the capital.
A 19th century style exhortation argues higher education should cultivate health knowledge and moral sturdiness. It urges high schools to foster temperance, literature appreciation, simple living, bravery in adversity, refined manners, and clear writing. Kate Upson Clark is cited on progress.
A candidate with broad political experience garners support from many allies. Observers believe his path aims at defeating Dexter for leadership in influential moose forces and ultimately reaching the United States Senate.
A dressmaker reports stepping into a formal bidding process for a summer wardrobe contract set to June 1 completion. She describes the experience as bidding for a government job, noting many rivals and the slim chance of securing the order but the novelty of businesslike terms.
A brief banking notice outlines general foreign and domestic exchange activities. It mentions buying and selling currencies, taxes paid for non residents, and readiness to discount good paper.
Community notice lists office systems installed at 513 East Wishkah with telephone 288 and camp 5431. Modern Woodmen of America meets every second and fourth Friday evenings at J. O. O. F. Hall, Market and F streets.
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