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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1913

Page

2

School Board Concludes Year Activities and Elections

The outgoing School Board canvassed election votes electing Mrs. E W Beimfohr and declared the bond issue carried. They advertised for bids to print the city school records and thanked retiring member Dr I R Watkins. The new board will organize in January, Christmas break runs Dec 19 to Jan 5, and a West End school project update plus a South Aberdeen petition on file.

Board of Education E. W. Beimfohr I. R. Watkins West End South Aberdeen

Local notices and ads from Aberdeen Galaxy column

Community snippets list visits trades and events in Aberdeen Washington including Evans Drug Co. selling gifts perfumes chocolates and waterman pens while A Star Transfer Co. advertises hauling services. Residents Clyde Martin and Clyde Davidson travel plans and local clubs meet at homes. construction updates and public auctions noted along with church and charitable activities.

Will Reorganize Bank Into United States Trust Company

Stockholders of the United States National Bank met to plan liquidating the bank and forming the United States Trust Company with capital cut from 100 000 to 50 000. No officer changes are contemplated. W J Patterson likely remains president.

United States National Bank Trust Company United States Trust Company F. G. Jones Jones W. J. Patterson Patterson

Man Convicted for Stolen Furniture Sale in Judge Phillips Court

Andred J. Jackson, a colored man, was convicted of selling furniture that did not belong to him in Judge Phillips Court on Tuesday and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail.

Andred J. Jackson Phillips

Comeau Furniture Co Credit Status Noted

A brief item reports Comeau Furniture Co and a reference to credit standing and a rocker or substantial item. The readable text is fragmentary but centers on furniture credit and a named company.

Comeau Furniture Co

Art Rug Weavers Offer Rag and Silk Portieres

Rugs made from old carpets and rags are offered by Art Rug Weavers located at 119 North G street. The shop lists rag rugs and silk portieres among its wares.

Local Vendors Promote Tamales Sausages and Lessons

An Aberdeen area ad listing vendors and services includes Thebe Voter & Fisher offering fresh daily items and home made sausages at 306 South Jefferson. Wagner's Tamales at 114 South G Street and Mike piano lessons priced 25 and 35 cents are also advertised by Aberdeen Printing Co. at 309 East Wishkah Street.

Wagner's South G Street South Jefferson Street Aberdeen Printing Co East Wishkah Street

Corps Elects Officers At Relief Corps Meeting

The Woman's Relief Corps elected officers for the coming year at Tuesday's meeting. Etta Bryant was chosen president with Margaret Wolfraine as senior vice, Augusta Drisko as junior vice, Jane Pascoe as treasurer, Margaret Beltz as chaplain, Lillie Hilton conductor, Anna Hayes guard, Olive Johnson first delegate, Nellie Hutchinson second delegate, Margaret Elwell first alternate, and Augusta Drisko second alternate.

Woman's Relief Corps Etta Bryant Margaret Wolfraine Augusta Drisko Jane Pascoe Margaret Beltz Lillie Hilton Anna Hayes Olive Johnson Nellie Hutchinson Margaret Elwell

Fire at Newell residence Causes Explosion Injuring Man

Fire yesterday at 318% So. L street home of A. H. Newell in the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Newell. Alonzo Spahr and Lee Berryman occupied the residence. Berryman used coal oil to start a fire, causing an explosion that severely burned him and damaged the house by 150 dollars, covered by insurance.

A. H. Newell L Street Newell Alonzo Spahr Lee Berryman

Miss Gertrude Maeche and Wil lard E Vernon Wed at Presbyterian Manse

Miss Gertrude Maeche and Wil lard E Vernon were married Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian manse 306 West Third street with Rev R E Cooper officiating. Vernon is the son of Mr and Mrs Watson Vernon of this city and the couple will reside in South Bend.

Gertrude Maeche Willard E. Vernon West Third Street R. E. Cooper Vernon Watson Vernon South Bend

Creditors Meet Over Fowler Store Stock in Hoquiam

Creditors of F. C. Fowler the absconding Hoquiam merchant will meet December 20 in the office of Referee in Bankruptcy W. H. Tucker to discuss a plan for disposing of the remaining stock.

F. C. Fowler Hoquiam W. H. Tucker

Montesano and Aberdeen Debaters Clash Over Immigration

Montesano and Aberdeen high school debate teams meet in Aberdeen High School auditorium for the second inter high school series on immigration. Hoquiam won the prior debate with the affirmative. Aberdeen will argue the affirmative Friday night with judges Major H. W. Patton L. H. Brewer and Elma High School principal. The nationwide topic reads Re Solved All Unskilled Laborers from Southern and Eastern Europe Should Be Excluded from the United States.

Montesano Aberdeen Aberdeen High School Hoquiam H. W. Patton L. H. Brewer Elma High School

Portland railroad man buys cranberry land on South Beach

T. L. Russell of Portland has purchased ten acres of cranberry land on South Beach from Ed Benn and C. W. Yanna. He plans to build a residence and plant the property to berries.

T. L. Russell Portland South Beach Ed. Benn C. W. Yanna

Lee Berryman Burned Trying Coal Oil Fire

Lee Berryman suffered severe facial and hand burns and injury to one side while attempting to start a coal oil fire yesterday morning at 316 South L Street.

Lee Berryman South L Street

Fell in a fit on F street

Fred Cuthing was picked up by Officer McCrack on Wednesday evening after falling in a fit on F street. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where he is recovering.

Fred. Cuthing McCrack F Street St. Joseph's Hospital

Dabney Hill Sold to Silent Aberdeen Syndicate

Through George Acret a local syndicate bought Dabney hill a prominent East Aberdeen high land tract of about 40 acres for 26009 dollars. The buyers names are being withheld until papers close. The property has a history including a 4500 dollar city park offer and a 15000 dollar transfer to Crary Dabney and Peterson before the current sale.

George Acret Dabney Hill Aberdeen Joseph Dabney J. D. Crary R. T. Dabney Andrew Peterson

Dredger Arrives for Wishkah River Project

A Spokane Construction dredge towed from Hoquiam sits in the Wishkah river near the American mill. Large wooden pipes lay from the Wishkah through tideland in the second district as filling begins late next week. Grays Harbor Railway & Light will power the operation, starting by removing earth from the American mill boom and moving up the Wishkah river.

Hoquiam Spokane Construction Company Wishkah River American Mill Wishkah Tideland Grays Harbor

Heart Palpitations Explained By Nervous and Digestive Causes

The article explains that palpitations rarely indicate heart disease and usually stem from nervous or digestive issues. It describes the heart's internal nerves, the cardio motor and cardio inhibitory nerves, and how stress or stomach problems relax the inhibitory nerves, allowing the heart to race.

Two Early Birds King George and Duchess of Fife Duel for Salmon

King George and the Duchess of Fife rivaled in salmon fishing at Balmoral on the river Dee. He set out early to beat her, was confronted by the princess who teased his un sportsmanlike aim, and she revealed the big salmon she had hidden behind a rock, triumphing.

King George Duchess of Fife Balmoral Dee London

Beating Mother Leads to County Jail Sentence

Mrs Mabel ONeil was jailed for 80 days after Judge Phillips ordered the term to be served for striking her aged mother. The sentence, previously suspended after promises of reform, was activated when the offense was repeated last Monday.

Mabel O'Neil Phillips O'Neil

Yellowed Handkerchiefs Made Snow White by Soaking

Instructions claim yellowed handkerchiefs can be restored to snow white by soaking in pipeclay and water for twenty four hours. The note presents a simple household remedy without citing source or authority.

A Bachelor’s Honeymoon at Grand Theatre

A Bachelor’s Honeymoon a funny vaudeville style show by A Mayo Bradfield arrives at Grand Theatre on December 17 with a cast of comedians. The plot centers on a married man with an eccentric household including an old maid sister an actress bride a rival German doctor and twins. The Herald promises a cloudburst of fun and laughs from the touring company.

A. Mayo Bradfield Hoyt Theatre New York Grand Theatre Ananias Sapphira

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