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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1909

Page

8

Chehalis County Happenings and Local Notes

Aberdeen Herald readers report Chehalis County items from across the region. Notables include visitors from Milwaukee and Portland, a Degree of Honor lodge gathering in Tweleen, water officials warning shortages, a marriage at the Presbyterian manse, and local plans for an athletic association in Montesano.

Tweleen Earl H. Hall Sedro Wooley Matto Dramario Pioneer Street Montesano Hall

Akin Family Plans Tacoma Move After First of Week

Mr and Mrs JL C Akin depart early in the week for Tacoma their former home where they will reside again. The Woman's club met at Mrs Abels home with members sharing recent inventions and essays on Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. A paper on the Reign of Terror was read by Mrs France. Ladley family celebrated seventh wedding anniversary in Woquam with about thirty attendees. A railroad train finally reached the Harbor at 425 PM on Wednesday and east mail arrived later that night. Weather remains clear and the block will be finished.

JL. C. Akin Tacoma Rbs Abel McUher Monk Louis Avi Marie Antoinette France Prick Wain Street Pioneer Othe

Local News Highlights From Elma and Vicinity

Robert Byles arrives from Vancouver. Mrs. Wiley of Shelton visits Mrs. A. E. LeRoy. Miss Margaret Patrick ill with pneumonia threat. Ed Taylor of Kamildhe visiting Elma. About thirty one guests honor Miss Vera Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffelt move to West Anderson street. H B Dollar and wife relocate to Elma for work at Vance Lumber. Elma wama to host New Year’s Eve promenade and ball at the Opera House. Antone Kuelper TM resigns as teamster and buys into Rayville mill.

Oakville Figures Flood Delays and Social Happenings

J F Johnson and wife returned from Montesano after flood detention. A Matron's Silver Medal Contest is set for December 11 at the T O O F hall under W C T O auspices. Mrs Amelia Tabert of Doty visited Jos Mauer mann's family, returning Sunday. A Rebekah ball drew strong attendance despite bad weather. Mrs Miller, from South Carolina, bought A Taylor's Paul place interests for about $1200 and will farm next year.

T. O. O. F. Hall Amelia Tabert Doty Jos. Mauermann

High School to Stage Merchant of Venice Soon

High school students rehearse daily under Prof. W L Greenleaf for a Merchant of Venice production planned to debut around January 1. The exact date remains to be announced.

W. L. Greenleaf

Murder Verdict in Throemorton Case Cited in Train Tragedy

The jury convicts Throemorton of first degree murder in Olive Graham's death, with Judge Smithson condemning the deed as cruel and deliberate. A stormy trial includes dramatic lightning photography showing Conway with Olive at the cliff, tying his alibi to a staged scene.

Toretian William Throemorton Smithson Olive Graham Threemorten Thrace Tie Clive Graham Absalom Conway

Queer hotel employees recounted at Shirley lobby

In a Shirley hotel lobby a traveling man and a doctor exchange tales about queer hotel workers. One recalls a Kentucky porter with one arm able to lift heavy trunks, another a deaf musician entertainer in Texas, and a Michigan hotel worker with a wooden leg used to mash potatoes.

The Shirley Kentucky Texas Michigan Denver Post

Who Writes References and Why It Matters

A New York Press quip observes how references reveal truth about workers. It contrasts a cook praised for a strong reference with poor performance and a waitress whose glowing note masks constant oversight. The speaker questions how others manage such contrasts.

New York Press

Election fracas in Judge West's office over sheriff race

The Chicago News reports a heated clash in Judge West's courtroom amid the sheriff election. Lariat Larry appears close to victory, while Piute Pete sustains injuries from a chaotic confrontation involving an ink well, chairs, and a paper weight.

Judge West Larry Piute Pete Chicago News

Divorce Summons In Washington Court

The State of Washington summons Vincent Cuchra to appear within sixty days after December 2 1909 to defend Sofia Cuchra’s divorce action filed in Chehalis County Superior Court. The complaint seeks an absolute divorce on grounds of desertion and failure.

State of Washington Chehalis County Sofia Cuchra Vincent Cuchra A. D

Washington Suit Notices Progress in Chehalis County

Legal notice lists A M Wade attorney for plaintiff with Aberdeen Washington address. Dates show first publication December 2 1909 and last publication January 18 1910.

A. M. Wade Plaintiff Aberdeen Chehalis County State of Washington

New Laundry Price Inquiry At Aberdeen Steam Laundry

A notice requests obtaining the Aberdeen Steam Laundry list and asks the driver for rough dry prices. The communication targets a general audience with a new departure in laundry work and references rough dry service at Aberdeen Steam Laundry.

Aberdeen Steam Aberdeen Steam Laundry

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