Earling Optimistic as Milwaukee Line Presses Aberdeen Plans
Milwaukee President A J Earling praised Grays Harbor’s future after a visit to Aberdeen with officials and New York investors. He announced 450 miles of Dakota expansion and pledged rail support for Harbor development and timber shipments, aiming to open new markets for local mills and boost car orders.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
A. J. Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
New York
Milwaukee
Prince of Good Fellows
Harbor
Earling
South Aberdeen
Alex Polson
Hoquiam
Chehalis River
Dakotas
Ontae
Oregon & Washington
Westport telephone line halted by city council
Ed C. Finch halted a Beebee line to Westport after the Aberdeen council revoked a refund agreement tied to a 90 day completion. Local merchants pressured for better communication while the Herald criticized the double system. Finch reportedly settled with Way and left for Oakland for the holidays.
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Beebee
Westport
Ed. C. Finch
E. M. Way
Clark
Finch
Aberdeen
Chamber of Commerce
Home Telephone Company
Portland
the Herald
South Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
Herald
Way
Oakland
Cal
Centralia High debaters defeat Aberdeen in season opener
The Centralia High School debating team beat Aberdeen in the first contest of the season held last Friday night at the former city. Aberdeen drops out of further debates as this is the first year for Centralia’s team, which made a commendable showing despite low expectations.
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Centralia High School
Aberdeen
Dr M Robb Stapp Charged With Murder
Aberdeen Herald reports community debate over a municipal telephony project and a $500 refund tied to a Westport line. The council seeks to restore funds while pressing to complete the line within 90 days. Fears arise of pressure from local business interests affecting council action.
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Finch
Westport
Way
Aberdeen
Herald
Councilman H B Elder Buys Shields Stake In Transfer Co
City Councilman H B Elder buys Edward E Shields stock in S W Johnston Transfer Co and leaves Northern Pacific Railway after twenty five years. The firm now lists Ss W Johnston as president and manager and H B Elder as secretary and treasurer. Shields remains in Aberdeen and plans a different local business after a rest. Elder, with long railroad service, aims to succeed in new venture.
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H. B. Elder
Edward E. Shields
S. W. Johnston Transfer Co
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Ss. W. Johnston
Shields
Aberdeen
Elder
Eagles elect officers at Aberdeen Aerie meeting
At the regular meeting last Friday night Aberdeen Aerie of Eagles elected officers for the coming year. George Makurath was chosen worthy president and Al Webb as worthy vice president. John Gro now earned worthy secretary with E. J. Evans as inner guard and Edgar Choate as outer guard. Trustees were John O'Hare George Gibson and Peter Creech physicians were O R. Austin and J H. Randolph auditing committee Edgar Choate George Hamilton and Al Webb A large class was initiated and attendees enjoyed luncheon after the ceremonies.
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Aberdeen Aerie of Eagles
Worthy
George Makurath
al Webb
John Gronow
E. J. Evans
Edgar Choate
John O’hare
George Gibson
Peter Creech
O. R. Austin
J. H. Randolph
George Hamilton
Mysterious Death of Miss Bouer in Aberdeen Rooming House
Miss Mary Bouer aged 24 from Satsop was found dead in an Aberdeen lodging house last Friday amid murder suspicions. Coroner autopsy reported but details withheld. County Attorney Campbell handling the case. Dr M Rob Stapp later arrested on criminal operation charge and jailed in Montesano.
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Satsop
Aberdeen
Mary Bouer
Smits
Campbell
Herald
Miss Bauer
M. Rob Stapp
Montesano
Sheriff lands escaped prisoner in Montesano jail
Sheriff Edward Payette brought back J. W. Campbell from inside Washington after a state wide chase of more than 140 miles. Campbell faced a charge of obtaining money under false pretences after an arrest warrant sworn last summer, he fled the state but was tracked to Colville and finally captured.
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Washington
Edward Payette
J. W. Campbell
Montesano
Campbell
Colville
Wash
Road work to continue on Montesano to Port Angeles route
G M Powell and Mrs Powell report from the state good roads convention in Walla Walla that efforts on state road No 9 will not be altered by recent recommendations. Opposition to state aid feature is strongest east of the mountains with western county officials and engineers opposing it and presenting resolutions to the legislative committee.
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G. M. Powell
Neushkah River
Powell
Walla Walla
Montesano
Port Angeles
King
Whatcom
Legislative Committee
City Clerk Resigns Warrants Power Overdrawn Funds
City Clerk Peter F. Clark announces he will refuse to sign further warrants for the street fund after it runs $6,000 overdrawn. He says he will exercise his rights to avoid prosecution under state law that bars city officials from approving warrants beyond department allocations.
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Peter F. Clark
Building New Church at Third and L Streets
Work has begun on a Christian church at the corner of Third and L streets. The structure will cost several thousands of dollars. J. W. Baker, an evangelist, is supervising construction and will likely serve as the first local pastor.
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The
Christian Church
Third
L Streets
J. W. Baker
Prospects Favor Bar Appropriation For Grays Harbor Jetty
Washington officials press for 300000 in funding for Grays Harbor jetty work based on engineers recommendations. Delegation pledges effort. completion hinges on federal rivers and harbors bill this session. current progress risks loss of already spent funds and need for continued piles and trestle work.
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Humphrey
Jones
Piles
Washington
Congress
Grays Harbor
Engineering
Tore
Toredoes
Rivers and Harbors Committee
L. G. Humburger
Chamber of Commerce
Allen
Pioneer logger John Atkinson found dead near Shelton
John Atkinson a longtime Grays Harbor foreman renowned for leadership in logging camps was accidentally shot while hunting near his Shelton home. He died from a gun wound and was not missed until dog return. Survived by wife and daughter Ida T. Atkinson. Funeral plans not yet set. He was a Hoquiam W O W charter member and a Maccabee.
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John Atkinson
Grays Harbor
Northwest
Shelton
Atkinson
The
Hoquiam W. O. W
Maccabees
Ida T. Atkinson
State v Watkins Trial Set for December 12
The State charges Joseph E. Watkins of Montesano with firing a revolver at Louis J. Wade on Montesano streets a few days ago. Trial in Superior Court will begin December 12.
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Joseph E. Watkins
Montesano
Louis J. Wade
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Cc. M. & P. S. Railway Company
Seattle
A. M. Ingersoll
Tacoma
R M. Calkins
W. B. Foster
Percy A. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
T. B. Adams
Mr. Rockefeller
New York City
Portola
Elma
Taft
Panama Canal
M. Robb Stapp
S. W. Johnston Co
Eagles
Jack Atkinson
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