Too Much Money Tied Up in Men's Geo Wolff Aberdeen Store
Aberdeen report notes excess venture capital and inventory in J W Wolff's Mens wear shop. Local merchants debate funding, stock levels and expansion prospects amid shifting consumer demand.
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14 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
1
Chehalis County Happenings and Local Movements
Chehalis County items from Aberdeen Herald columns note Frank Hobi closing his North River camp for two months and Jeff Cassin selling his North River claim to Robert Hyslop and CG J Frank. Ex-county superintendent P A Williams visits Aberdeen. Henry Foster sells land east of Montesano. Chris Olson plans new workshop. J K Calder improves his opera house with new chairs from Chehalis. Steel for Porter bridge arrives. Sergis Hiller start shingle mill near town. Miss Laura Wyrick heads home to Ohio. typhoid recovery allows Miss Alice Kibbe to resume duties. Groundwater family mourns their father’s death in The Dalles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Wyrick
White Star
Ohio
Alice Kibbe
Hoquiam Community Notes and Local Moves
The Hoquiam T O R M Tribe 19 plans a December 23 ball. Mrs. Campbell returns from California. Mrs. Sutthoff visits and shows health improvement. Will Crawford falls ill and is hospitalized. Y M C A fitness run expands weekly. Edward Lycan and family depart Mo clips for Portland for four months with work at a music house and a plan to rebuild Moclips Beach hotel aided by a $20000 loan from the Northern Pacific Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lycan
Moclips
Portland
Lycaun
Music House
Lycan
Moclips Beach
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
North Pacific Coast
Lumber and fence projects brighten Sharon area
Lumber lies on the ground for a new building north of J M Williams residence. James R Wolfe, Civil War veteran, suffers a severe cold at home. Rebekah lodge held a turkey supper after the meeting. John Holland and C W Bryan installed a new crossing between their businesses. Sharon residents plan a cemetery fence with about 400 dollars subscribed for an ornamental steel fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Williams
James R. Wolfe
John Holland
C. W. Bryan
Sharon
Fine Job Printing at Moderate Prices
Herald Printery offers prints at moderate prices with attention to quality. Local customers can expect dependable service and reasonable rates for various printing tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Printery
Electric Bitters Credited With Cure By Harper Man
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington reports seven years of chronic stomach and liver trouble ending in a cure after using Electric Bitters. He recommends the medicine to all and notes Red Cross Pharmacy offers it for 50 cents a bottle with a guaranty of similar results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Red Cross Pharmacy
Death of Miss Louise Gillies in Aberdeen
Miss Louise Gillies daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Gillies died yesterday at 1 a m after a brief illness peritonitis. Born October 2 1891 in Elma she spent most of her life in Aberdeen and was active in the Presbyterian church and Y P S C E. Funeral was held this morning at 8 at the Presbyterian church with burial at Elma. Her parents and friends express deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Gillies
Daniel Gillies
Miss Gillies
Presbyterian Church
E. R. Prichard
Elma
Aberdeen
Y. Pls. C. E
Civil Service Exam Postponed in Aberdeen
The United States Civil Service Commission announces the clerk carrier examination scheduled for December 15, 1905, in Aberdeen Washington is postponed to January 10, 1906 due to few applications. Applications and blanks available from Mr. Cecil I Bell local secretary at the Aberdeen Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Comes Mission
Aberdeen
Washington
Cecil I. Bell
Aberdeen Post Ottee
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Patent Medicine Ad
A drugstore advertisement for PAZO OINTMENT claims a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding forms. If it fails to cure any case in 6 to 14 days a refund is offered. First application brings relief. Send 50 cents to Paris Medicine Co for post paid delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
W. Grove
Aberdeen Divides into New Seven Voting Precincts
Aberdeen adopts seven precincts aligned with ward lines for the next general election. Precincts 1 through 7 redefine city boundaries based on river and street centers, adding new divisions in Aberdeen, Hoquiam, and Elma. The changes follow last election vote counts and require enforcement by the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Fourth
Board of County Commissioners
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Elma
Chehalis River
Grays Harbor
City of
Wishkah River
B Street
FE Street
Fourth Street
D Street
Fourth Precinct
E Street
Market Street
H Street
Fifth Precinct
L Street
Chehalis
Seventh Precinct
Ek Street
Wishkah
City Council Adopts Reforms and Appoints Inspectors
The council met with most members present and rejected the salary ordinance. They reconsidered the toll bridge light funding, refunded 36.04 to J B Bridges for overpayment, and extended reports by the city engineer. Morse named sewer inspector and plumber examiner as Anderson, with wage adjustments for several officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Chehalis River
J. B. Bridges
Eame
Wits
Wits Nade
W. H. Pearson
Market Street
Founds Streets
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Co
City
Plund
Ninemire Street
Washington
J. D. Heffron
F. B. Reader
W. ©. Harding
Washington Colonization Co
Sixth Street
Division Street
River Street
Heron
Theophanian Society Mourns Louise Gillies
Resolution of sorrow from Theophanian Literary Society in Aberdeen Washington dated December 14 1905 honors Louise Gillies as a noble girl of industry cheerfulness and universal good will noting the community’s irreparable loss and extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Gillies
Theophanian Literary Soviety
The Herald’s Twice Weekly All Encompassing Report
A compact note describes The Herald as publishing twice weekly editions that cover all local news mattering to readers. It highlights comprehensive coverage across events, issues, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nishings
GEO
J. Wolff
Aberdeen’s Best Store
Chehalis County
Aberdeen Herald
Montesano
Frank Hobi
North River
Mr. Hobi
Jeff Cassin
Alaska
Robert Hyslop
CG. J. Frank
Wrangle
P. A. Williams
Henry Foster
Edward
Merritt Twidwell
Mr. Foster
Chris Olson
A. M. Abel
Olson
First
Pioneer Streets
J. K. Calder
George Gessiler
Geissler
Porter
Sergis & Hiller
Ernest Herman
James Glancey
Floyd L. Lewis
T.O. R. M. Hoquiam Tribe No
J. H. Sutthoff
Mrs. Sutthoff
Will Crawford
Oakville
Rebekah Lodge
Civil Service Examination
the City Council
C. E. Morse
Emil Pfund
Ninemire and
Michigan Avenue
A. W. Plympton
CG. J. Morse
Theophanian Society
Eiva Bunny
Cynrata Glover
C Committee
Witt Eaton
FST
Will Lanning
Dabney Block
Clothier
Anderson’s
E. Wishkah
Sheeset
Cood
Model Bakery
Candy Factory
G Street
Postoffice
Roger Bros
Lars Shaker
C Street
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