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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
1
Chehalis County items report schooner C A Thayer awaiting tow for repairs at G H C Co dock, Mrs Carl Reimer and daughter Cornie visiting Cosmopolis, E L Morgan brings cattle to town sold to Ninemire Morgan and J H Kelsey, and updates on residents returning from Louisiana and Missouri. Oyster culture doubts due to Grays Harbor water temps.
Veysey Bros move stock to new Pioneer and Main store. Mrs G H Wartman returns from Cosmopolis visit. Nurse Maude Fletcher Hammond joins Dr Carr’s office. Claude Goble injured at Black Creek camp. Will Calder visits from Sumpter. Marriage licenses issued for Mathews Merritt Harper Hall. Railroad iron arrives from Chicago for Chehalis County Logging extension north of Montesano. Crumley seeks admin letters for Victoria Griswold. hearing set Dec 18. Vacation of Railroad addition to Cosmopolis deemed illegal under new law. Two miles of C H Clemons Logging road rails laid from Melbourne toward Montesano. hauling starts next week.
C H Scott resumes office construction behind Cascade laundry for F H Lamb Timber. Vaughn Totten builds a fire room dwelling on J street opposite W B Ogden residence. Mrs John F Soule and Mrs Harry B Martin travel to Seattle to witness Ben Hur production. Mr and Mrs C H Jones return from Tacoma visit. Postmaster France adds Emma Tuttle to the office force for holiday rush. Philbrick completes city hall exterior except bell tower to be finished next week. O C Fenlason relapse to typhoid fever after two weeks bed rest. John Sayers of Sheboygan Wis visits, then leaves for Seattle for a short stay.
A Philadelphia writer argues the 1904 contest holds extraordinary importance as one party could win the presidency and control both houses. He notes current and projected senate makeup and upcoming elections in Ohio, Maryland, and other states to determine who may replace several retiring senators.
W W Strothers and family depart Friday for Irontown Missouri where they will reside. They leave many friends in Aberdeen who wish them success. Lucas and Bean of Aberdeen have begun a theater project at Seventh and I streets opposite Oriental Tea store for Nine Mire and Morgan. Presbyterians plan a new church on K and Third streets awaiting completion. A masquerade ball is planned at Gate on Christmas night. Mrs Joseph Leybold of Elma visited daughter Nellie last week. Smith Bros of Connie closed their logging camp for winter. J Holland attended Cen tralia meeting as new telephone company was organized. J E Murry was in town last week. Spar camp closes for holidays. saw mill likely idle until February.
Captain David Blue, Wynoche mayor, visits town with gray burreau stone sample. He alleges the Mount Blue claim near Artic holds three million four hundred sixty five billion tons, enough for Aberdeen stone buildings. He says 1886 samples were sent to Washington and deemed too valuable for building but excellent for grindstones. The claim also yields gypsum oil and coal.
A dampened piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the back or chest relieves deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. The advertisement claims Pain Balm has no superior liniment and is sold by all druggists.
The Aberdeen Hoquiam electric railway is advancing quickly with weather permitting and should open in January. A 500 car load gravel contract with Northern Pacific Railway Co. supports ballast from Heron street to Hoquiam. Fourteen workers were sent to Elma, 30 Rogers ballast cars will be used, and a Seattle locomotive will move gravel cars at the N P intersection. Poles have been erected along the route, and a continuous track extends from Market and F streets to the McMillan dairy in Campbell's addition.
Harry Duckwell aged 25 dies at home after a coughing spell following a slight cold. Wife and child present as he succumbs before a physician arrives. Advertisement claims Ballard’s Horehound Syrup would have saved him, sold by W. B. Paine.
N A Springer resumes business at the foot of Wishkah street offering boat building, repairs and rental services. Estimates and contracts for boats of any description are welcome, with Sunday engagements available by advance arrangement.
The Thrice-a-Week World promotes its strong national circulation and fair political news serving readers during the populist campaign year. It highlights serials, market reports, and features, priced at 1.00 per year. A combination offer with the Aberdeen Herald is available for 2.25 for one year.
A second hand typewriter in working condition is offered for quick sale. Inquiries should be directed to the Haan office.
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