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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
2
In King Charles I era Bodmin, itinerant traders sold costly gowns causing a rush of purchases. Soon a deadly sickness struck those buyers after the stock was disposed of, with gaudy apparel left on deceased London victims. London Globe.
A rural farmer writes a playful verse about clover honey and honeyed juice flowing freely like water. He questions nostalgia and the ease of past times in a lighthearted, rustic tone.
The London Chronicle notes the Tarahumare Indians of Mexico, about 15,000 remaining, as efficient government couriers able to cover 170 miles in a day. They have reportedly run 600 miles in five days and can pursue deer or wild turkeys in relay chases until exhaustion.
Local shop Art Rug Weavers advertises rag and silk rugs and portieres made from old carpets and various materials at 119 North G Street.
The Aloha crew was rescued with difficulty as gale force winds and heavy seas hampered efforts along the coast. Snohomish took the Alpha crew aboard at Destruction Island after the Alpha separated from the Daring and Tatoosh during dark conditions. The Alpha, bound for Grays Harbor from Fiji with lumber, is now waterlogged and drifting near Vancouver Island.
The postmaster general with the commission proposes lower parcel post rates for books and catalogs effective March 16, 1914. He notes weights up to eight ounces priced at 1 cent per two ounces and heavier items moved under zone rates, despite objections from heavy catalog carriers.
Carl Sundvik, 40, of Bay Center Wash., died en route to Hoquiam after a logging accident at Carlson Callow Camp No. 3. He was crushed between a tree and a lodged log while bucking windfalls and died on the boat Robert S. His companions freed the log and he was transported with Foreman A G Shelgren A W Tierney and Victor Johnson aboard. The body shipped to Bay Center yesterday.
Thomas H. Hutchinson resigns after three years with North Western Lumber and one year as general manager. J. F. Shields, formerly Tacoma agency manager, is chosen to succeed him and will arrive soon to assume duties in Hoquiam.
Montesano defeated Hoquiam in a Friday debate between freshman and sophomore teams held in Hoquiam. On immigration the judges R H Van Engelen E A Philbrick and W Lester Adams ruled unanimously for Montesano. Montesano members were Pluma Wolf Ivan Caldwell and White while Hoquiam listed Robert Ingram Ruth McWhinney and Lawrence Oliver.
Chehalis county supplies salmon eggs to the banner fisheries for the state and country. L. E. Mayhall, superintendent of hatcheries, moved 1 500 000 eggs from the Satsop hatchery to the Nooksack hatchery in Whatcom county. The Satsop hatchery reportedly yields more eggs than it can use, with expansion possible for a few hundred dollars.
The document argues for soil care and crop rotation as core to farm loans, noting Europe’s practice and urging dairying and beef cattle in Washington. It promotes silos, corn for silage, and alfalfa and clover, saying a dairy herd and silo advance farm productivity and loan security.
Julius Johnson of Hoquiam brought in ten coyote pelts on Saturday. He trapped them about 15 miles north of Hoquiam, noting the animals are abundant, prey on grouse, young deer and elk, and are among the hardest to trap and shoot.
Mrs C H Clemons entertained a group of Montesano ladies on Tuesday afternoon honoring Mrs John H Kirkwood the former bride to be. Guests enjoyed needlework and music with Miss Helen Clemons performing on the harp followed by an excellent luncheon.
The following marriage licenses were issued by Auditor Trask in the past week: Matt Tarimala and Eva Sanarella Aberdeen Fred Carlson and Augusta Arnquist Hoquiam Robert Lindbald and Mary Wilson Aberdeen Geo Terry and Ella B Stone Hoquiam N S Kelley and Daphne O Grimes Cosmopolis S H Highlands and Lydia Bronson Elma J A Bilyeu Pacific Beach Laura E Smith Montesano.
The county superintendent of schools in Montesano Washington announces teachers examinations will be held in the county superintendent of schools office on December 11 12 and 18 1918 with sessions starting at 8 o clock each day.
City carriers failing to deliver the Herald Tuesday and Friday by 6 p m should call City Messenger Co at phone 73 to arrange delivery assistance. The publisher asks readers to report missed copies to improve service.
The notice directs readers to call City Messenger Co. Phone 72 for immediate delivery of a copy and requests mention of The Herald when contacting advertisers.
Hoquiam resident M Dunkin died suddenly at his home 915 Second street of heart disease. He was 83 and had lived in Hoquiam about 12 years previously janitor at Central school. Survived by widow two sons Roy and Harry and other relatives. Funeral plans to be arranged under Masons and G A R.
Daughters Mrs. J. B. Hardcastle and Miss Eva Dunkin, both of Hoquiam, are listed among local social notices.
About fifty poultry fanciers attended the Grays Harbor Poultry Association banquet at Hotel Grayport. Judge W. M. Coats, C. G. Hinds, and Major H. W. Patton were the honored speakers, with Mrs. F. K. Walsh and Mrs. C. S. Whitmore also presenting. Event staff included Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Fairbairn, and Mrs. McGlauflin, and tables featured ferns and carnations.
Nearly two hundred nine copies of the new school laws have been received by County Superintendent Hodge and are being sent to all school district directors in the county as reported by the Herald.
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