15 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
1
A Little Folks ad urges readers to visit Toyland for a vast display of Christmas toys on Grays Harbor. It notes only nine days remain to shop and secure the choice gifts, pressing readers to hurry.
Chehalis County notes from Aberdeen Herald correspondents cover social events in Elma Porter and vicinity. W C T U medal contest at Presbyterian church set for December 16. Local residents John Glenn Frank Dolan Mrs Watkins and others appear in town for short visits business changes and social gatherings.
Recently a pair of men went missing after leaving a social gathering while returning home. Local authorities conducted searches and urged anyone with information to come forward. The incident prompted community alerts and updates through the day.
F 8 S Martin discontinued meat market at the old schoolhouse. Cosmopolis may grow into a town for independent residents as the South Aberdeen area expands toward Cosmopolis. Geo J Moody, ex Van couver attorney, eyeing Cosmopolis real estate. Mrs P M Brower returns to Cosmopolis to live with son W Brower after visiting Santa Cruz. Mrs S L Johnson returns from travels including the World's Fair in St Louis. Cosmopolis Foresters hold regular meetings with a lively social, songs in multiple languages and a German duet described as immense.
Justice Ogden officiated a Monday marriage between John Niemi and Miss Sofia Seppalo. Knights of the Modern Maccabees organizer W S Dixon visits town. Owen Ogden becomes conductor on the line to Aberdeen. Berry Logging Co. hires Earl Wahlen as camp foreman. The Matzes depart for North Beach to winter on the Grigsby ranch. Jay G Brown and Geo Combes named delegates to the Shingle Weavers convention in Seattle. Mrs John Richardson and sons Lorain and Wayne head to Los Angeles for winter with relatives. Anna Ford and Mrs Guy French travel on the Ranger to North Beach to visit Mr and Mrs Matt. Jack Wilson injured at Panel and Folding Basket factory while edger operation nearly severs a hand. Post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending December 6 1904.
An old advertisement claims undigested food and gas under the heart cause fluttering. It recommends taking Herbine for a few days and promises quick improvement. The product is sold for 50 cents by W. B. Paine Co.
An editorial argues for enlarging Interstate Commerce Commission powers to regulate railroad rates, viewing it as essential to prevent local discrimination and ensure fair pricing. It supports a joint system where railroad officials set rates and government officials supervise, rejecting full government ownership or laissez faire.
Hardy Duckwell aged 25 died in his home yesterday morning in the presence of his wife and child after a cold led to a prolonged coughing fit. A physician arrived too late as a final choking spell caused suffocation. The notice adds a sales pitch for Ballard's Horehound Syrup offered by W B Paine & Co.
The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association annual report shows Chehalis county with 101 firms employing 5,538 workers. Secretary Beckman gathered state statistics during the campaign, detailing log costs and mill labor from 110 mills.
The supreme court reverses the Cheha lis county superior court ruling in Alexander McNair et al vs M Ingelig Staten. The court directs overruling the demurrer and proceeding to trial over notice of tax foreclosure affecting a Aberdeen lot with community interest owned by Mrs McNair.
The Semi Weekly Herald markets itself with the phrase Take the Best as a bold call to readers. It notes a yearly advance price of 1.5 dollars and invites subscription, signaling a traditional four-page or more weekly edition tone.
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