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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1913

Page

2

Montesano Dedicates New High School With Governor Lister

Montesano plans a Sept five dedication of its new high school building, seen as one of the finest for towns of its size. Governor Ernest Lister, State Superintendent Mrs Prescott, Olympia Supt Beach, and Dr Joseph K Hart will speak. City officials promise refreshments and toast responses as Supt Eldridge Wheeler leads the event.

Montesano Ernest Lister Prescott Beach Olympia Joseph K. Hart Department of Education The State University United States Eldridge E. Wheeler

Real estate fraud suit filed over Amity farm sale

William J. Holpa is accused of false representations in a land deal in Montesano. Michael Powlowski seeks $1,600 damages claiming the Amity Oregon farm sold for 11400 instead of 13000 and a 5 percent commission was paid to a Portland dealer. Attorney Frank Bean represents Powlowski in the suit.

Montesano William J. Holpa Frank Bean Michael Powlowski Powlowski Holpa Amity Oregon Portland

Hoquiam Budget Totals $91 434 in City Taxes for 1914

Hoquiam officials submitted 1914 budget estimates with a total tax levy of 91 434 dollars including interest on warrants and bonds and 35 000 dollars from other revenue.

Hoquiam

Brouelette Wins Prizes With White Leghorn Fowl at Centralia Fair

J. C. Brouelette of Gohrend Grocery Co. entered thoroughbred White Leghorn chickens at the Centralia fair. His pullets won first and second prizes, and his hens took second prize.

J. C. Brouelette Gohrend Grocery Co Centralia

Manufacturing Prejudice in Timber Appraisal Debate

The Chehalls county Herald argues against recalling officials amid a decade long fight to appraise timber and equalize property taxes. It predicts final adjustments will be completed in 1914, noting the public is alert to tax issues and resistant to misleading appeals.

Chehalls County Hogan

Institute Schedule Gathers Educators For Friday Sessions

The article lists institute topics and rooms for Friday including Testing Textiles Practical Helps in Agriculture and Growth in Education. Sessions cover grammar arithmetic rural and primary education with contributions by Mrs. Preston Mr. Stahl Mr. Jackson and Mr. Showalter. The program features music by Mrs. Hafferty and Mr. Slattery Orchestra with a noon break and 2 45 business session.

Beach Miss Mann Stahl Josephine Preston Hafferty Jackson Showalter Slattery

West Coast Lumber Association Session Opens in K P Hall

West Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association members from Washington and Oregon gather in the city for August meeting at K P Hall. Visitors arrived by noon train and were hosted at Hotel Washington luncheon by local millmen. The brief session is not expected to cover special business. attendees plan to depart on the evening train.

Washington Oregon West Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Hotel Washington

Annual Flower Show Slated by Civic Improvement Group

At yesterday’s Civic Improvement Association meeting final plans were set for the annual flower show in the Wheeler block on Heron Street near Broadway tomorrow. The group aims for a larger event than last year with many entries, ribbons for winners, and a musical program.

Civic Improve Provement Association New Wheeler Block Heron Street Broadway

Arrive From Alaska by Euprosyne Fishingboat Crew

Aber deen fishermen John Berg and B Swanson arrived Monday after 1200 miles from Lilyard Inlet Alaska aboard the 26 foot Euprosyne gasoline launch. The four horsepower engine broke down delaying progress during the voyage.

Aberdeen Alaska John Berg B. Swanson Lilyard Inlet

Grays Harbor fishing trip yields two large salmon

Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co. treasurer F. H. Russ and his wife sailed Tuesday afternoon over the Grays Harbor bar in a tugboat and fished in the Pacific Ocean. They landed two large salmon weighing 50 and 40 pounds respectively along with smaller catches. Russ calls landing a big salmon the greatest sport, noting the need for a stout line and considerable strength.

F. H. Russ Grays Harbor

Reception for Teachers by Aberdeen Parent-Teachers Association

The Aberdeen Parent-Teachers Association will host a reception for city teachers next Wednesday evening in the J. M. Weatherwax High School auditorium. A music program and addresses are planned with principal address by Mrs. C. E. Beach of Olympia, national chairman of the committee in charge of Parent-Teachers associations.

Aberdeen Parent-Teachers Association J. M. Weatherwax High School C. E. Beach Olympia

Federal funds distributed to western and southern banks

Secretary McAdoo announced the completion of apportionment of 46 million dollars from a 50 million federal deposit program. Western banks in Oregon Portland receive 800000 dollars. Washington Seattle Spokane get 1500000 dollars with city reps Henry Teal and Daniel Drumheller named to the clearinghouse committee.

Washington B. C Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Clearing House Committee Oregon Portland Henry Teal Seattle Spokane Daniel Drumheller

Farmers Invited to Aberdeen for Extension Course

Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Aberdeen set plans to entertain visiting farmers October 13 to 19 from the state college at Pullman. A reception committee was named including Geo J Wolff J S Waugh T S Blyth A W Barkley and Sam Kaufman.

Chamber of Commerce State College Pullman Geo

Do It For a Day Keep a Woman Bright and Smiling

Edgar A. Guest advises a simple lie to boost a woman's mood during a stroll. When facing a flock of stylish rivals or a wife asking if she looks like that, simply say no to preserve happiness, even if untrue, as a way to maintain harmony.

Andy Dearie Edgar A. Guest Detroit Free Press

Fixing the Blame in a Washington Star Exchange

Mr Knagg argues the other party was too young to marry while Mrs Knagg retorts he was too old. The brief dialogue appears in the Washington Star.

Beavers and a Debryed Hat Tale From Pittsfield

In Pittsfield Massachusetts a local hatter sells a beaver hat to Bill Brown boasting it will last a lifetime. Brown soon drinks heavily and wears the hat in a long spree. He returns asking why the beaver did not last a lifetime and the hatter quips that it would have if he had died when he ought to.

Pittsfield Berkshire Hills New England Bill Brown Mr Smith Bill

Move to New Town Prompted by Doctor’s Orders

Mrs Grump questions relocation plans as Mrs Griggs explains their life is guided by Dr Wilkes who says they must choose a new residence yearly. She fears a nervous breakdown and mentions John’s account in a St Louis Republic clipping seeking stability through moving.

Mrs Grump

Practical route found between Wishkah and Hansen roads

County Engineer Shorey reports a possible connection between Wishkah road and the C. D. Hansen road with grades not exceeding five percent. The project will be staked out this year with settlers aiding, and a bridge and full road construction planned for next year. The route aims to link East Hoquiam river settlers to the Wishkah road, reaching toward Aberdeen via Wishkah and Quinsault roads.

Montesano Shorey Wishkah C. D. Hansen Road East Hoquiam River Wishkah West Aberdeen Quinsault

City Store Bought Out By New Owner

A local city store has been purchased by a new owner amid a completed deal. Details show the transaction includes transfer of assets and business operations expected to continue with similar branding. Community leaders welcome the change as a potential boon for neighborhood services.

Plant Juice Praised by Portland Woman for Health Boost

Mrs. A. D. Rayson of 892 Ninth Street North Portland says Plant Juice improved her long stomach trouble and liver condition over three weeks. She reports better nerves, stamina, sleep, appetite, and relief from rheumatic pain. Eaton & Swaney's Drug Store sells Plant Juice.

A. D. Rayson Ninth Street North Portland Ore Minneapolis Minn Eaton & Swaney’s

Transit Schedule Between Aberdeen Tacoma and Seattle

A dated timetable lists departures and arrivals among Aberdeen Tacoma and Seattle. Morning and afternoon trips run from Aberdeen to Seattle with return legs from Seattle to Aberdeen through Tacoma, showing times such as 8 50 a m to 12 40 p m and 4 35 p m to 9 35 p m.

Tacoma Seattle Portland Eeseves Aberdeen

Oregon Washington Railway Time Card

Eastbound schedule from Aberdeen and onward to Portland and Seattle with departure times at 8 05 a m and 11 15 p m arrival times 6 00 a m and 2 15 p m then 6 45 a m and 2 00 p m and 6 15 a m and 3 15 p m respectively for each segment.

Aberdeen Portland Seattle

Move of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Rail Offices

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offices will relocate tomorrow from the Fairmont hotel building to the Electric building at Heron street and Broadway. The Continental Telegraph office will move into the same offices from the Hotel Washington lobby.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Fairmont Hotel Electric Heron Street Broadway Continental Telegraph Office Hotel Washington

City Hall Bay Lumber Co. Curtis and Evans list of streets

Local directory snippet lists multiple company names and street intersections including Aberdeen Lumber Shingle Co. Boone and Stares on Sts Wilson’s Mill Chelahlis Wishkati Sts Slade’s Mill Exchange Marion Sts F and Market Sts H and Hume Sts G and Wishkah Sts F and Heron Sts Anderson Middleton Mill Fourth and H Sts F and River Sts Sisters Hospital G S t Heron and Broadway Fifth and M Sts Sixth and Thornton Sts Ninth and K Sts Third and Broadway Sixth and Broadway M and Market Sts Federal Mill Heron St Ichigen Ave Western Cooperage Home and Washington Sts Western Mill Market and Washington Sts Second and E Sts American Mill Second Ave and B J Terrace Ave and Prospect St Burleigh Ave and D St McKinley Ave and F St Stanton and Second Sts Morgan and Jeffries Sts Cherry and Duffy Sts

City Hall Bay Ity Lumber Co Curtis Frantip Curtis and Evans Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Co Boone and Stare Wilson Wishkati Slade’s Mill Exchange Marion Market Hume Wishkah Heron Anderson & Middleton Mill River Sisters’ Hospital S&t Broadway Thornton Federal Mill Heron Ichigen Western Cooperage Home Washington Western Mill Market American Mill Terrace Prospect St Burleigh D St McKinley Stanton Morgan and Jeffries Cherry Duffy

Hoquiam Sash & Door Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice for Hoquiam Sash & Door Company stockholders to meet October 25, 1913 in Hoquiam Washington to consider increasing capital stock from 50 000 to 150 000 dollars. Trustees J A Acteson W J Egerer M C Hartung F L Hartung signatories. Notices published from August 29 to October 24 1913.

Hoquiam Sash & Door Company Hoquiam Chehalis County Washington

Knit Goods for Fall Wear Highlighted by High Class Coats

A local advertisement showcases knit goods for autumn including high class knit coats. The listing emphasizes quality fabrics and seasonally styled outerwear suitable for cold weather.

Christian Science Church Service and Reading Room Hours

Sunday school at 10 o'clock and church service at 11. Wednesday evening service at 8. Reading room at No 281 Finch building open daily from 1:30 to 5 except Sundays.

First Street Broadway Finch Building

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Livingston Dan Pearsall U. S. Court Commissioner Rooms Wishkah Block Aberdeen Herald Mit Leser Buck Pendleton C-W.r.&n Cowboys and Cowgirls H. P. Potter District Freight & Passenger Agt Aberdeen, Wash Gov. Lister Brouelette Lumbermen Meeting K. P. Hall Aberdeen Civic Improvement Associaciation Wheeler John Wishkah-Hoquiam Road Slade Gro Cery CO Northern Pacific Aberd Vr. McCleary Ima M. Ar Elma Ar. McCleary West Cc. M. & P. S. Time Card Oregon-Washington Railway & Navigation CO Move Railroad Offices Wolff's Advan Tages Geo. J. Wolff Christian Science Church
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