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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
8
In Hoquiam on August 30 a rubbish fire near North Western mill yards woke William Matheson and his family. Firemen arrived quickly and contained the blaze after Mrs. Matheson left an iron on. The cause was an electric flat iron left on.
B L Mac Donald accused of obtaining money under false pretenses from the Lu Spermans bank was brought from Montesano by Deputy Dan Royce. He waived preliminary hearing before Justice W M Lamb and bound over to the superior court with 1009 dollars bail, unable to meet it and returned to jail until funds are raised.
A. C. Neill, master of the Brit ship Strathgatry, appeared before U S Commissioner Seth Warren at Hoquiam and urged Alfred Pacini, a British subject, be compelled to return to his vessel. Pacini was taken into custody and, after explanation, agreed to return. He had threatened to forfeit six months wages to avoid going back, fearing other sailors’ threats.
Hoquiam bank officials announce the Bank of Hoquiam will not open Friday night and will instead open for business Saturday night between the hours stated. The notice preserves weekend banking access for customers in Hoquiam and nearby areas.
The agreement to close Saturday events to grant a weekend holiday terminates September 1. Aberdeen banks will not change the summer plan while Hoquiam institutions will revert to the old hours.
A large black bear entered Jack Sparling's hog pen on the outskirts of Hoquiam and killed a prize hog. The bear was spotted near the pen but Sparling could not reach his gun in time, and the hunter failed to shoot as the bear retreated into the woods.
Hoquiam Aug 39 Peter Hunley purchased a 40 horsepower five passenger Oakland touring car from Hoquiam Auto Company on Monday. The new purchase pleases him and he calls the car a beauty.
In Montesano August 39, County Superintendent N D McKillup won a suit against the county commissioners to recover 200 for instructors at the last county institute. The judgment was paid from the current expense fund instead of the institutes fund and 95 court costs were added. McKillup now holds the remaining funds from last year and expects funds to cover next spring’s institute expenses.
The Herard proclaims itself as the concise source for all Grays Harbor news, offering a compact summary of key happenings, events, and community updates across the region.
Montesano Aug 30 Geo E Watkins proprietor of the Montesano Hotel is altering the first floor. The Pioneer street dining room is closed and a Main street grill is installed and will be open day and night attracting travelers and locals alike.
The $35,000 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph building contract has been let to Chesterfield and Buskirk, Tacoma firm. Construction will begin on Market Street opposite the city hall and the structure is described as one of the finest in the city.
A quotation from Justice J. A. Burr discusses the loss of individuality within organized society and corporate life. He argues that directors of corporations act differently from individuals, condemns the abuse of responsibility, and calls for greater personal honor to restore moral accountability.
A garbled verse fragment from the Baltimore Evening Sun reflects on how a single word can ruin a moment or game. The text showcases mispelled lines and cryptic imagery about words affecting speech and reaction.
A couple argues over spending with the wife urging thrift and the husband defending clubs and cigars. A boy imagines wealth and revenge while reflecting on childlike concepts of money and justice. Advertiser note: please mention the Herald in dealing with advertisers.
A detailed note outlines a carefully planned dwelling featuring a simple exterior and large interior openings. The living area connects to a dining space with ample windows, emphasizing light and width and a niche layout within the overall footprint.
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