Local Auction Notice From Selong Street Bids Pending
Fragmentary notice notes a Monday auction in a per town area near Selong Street with bids and related details unreadable.
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
1
Aberdeen Water Rates Face Call for Reduction
A debate in Aberdeen over a new water rate ordinance shows minimal change from current levels with two shifts. The minimum meter rises to 1.50 and a cold minimum flat rate for residences set at 1.00 monthly, while over time 2,300 flat-rate consumers could see a net profit even after a 0.50 cut, and residents argue a lower rate is feasible without delaying reservoir work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water System of
Aberdeen
Chehalis Chamber and Legislators Meet to Discuss Session Needs
Seventeen members of the Chehalis county Chamber of Commerce executive committee and the county legislative delegation met at the City Retail Lumber Co office to discuss upcoming legislative measures. Senator Boner and Representatives Fleet Pearsall and Harris urged strict economy in appropriations. The group supported repealing the Full Crew bill which imposes $160000 yearly costs on railroads and requires extra crews on certain trains. The committee voted unanimously to repeal the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chehalis County
City Retail Lumber Co
Wilcox
Harris
State
Northern Pacific
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
State to operate employment bureaus self sustaining
Washington proposes a state run employment system under Initiative Measure No 8 to replace private agencies. A 25 cent charge for laborer placement is seen as sufficient to cover operating costs, with the attorney general confirming legality of state fees while private firms cannot. A bill outlining these views will be sent to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Commission of Employers and Employes
E. W. Olson
Olson
Japanese Displace White Hotel Maids Hearing Sought
Seattle hotel operators dispute a minimum wage ruling with a chair of the hotel committee reporting Japanese replacements for white chambermaids in two Seattle hotels. Labor Commissioner Olson will grant a hearing to hear operator concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Olson
A. C. Mitchell
Seattle
Mitchell
Grays Harbor Music Festival Opens With Local Talent
Grays Harbor Music Festival directed by S C Wetteland draws about 80 performers from Grays Harbor Orchestra and Chorus. The program features arias, duets, solos, and orchestral numbers from Puccini Grieg Donizetti Gounod and others with Mrs N D Coons Mrs C Mankowski and Miss Goldie Graham among soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theater
Grays Harbor
S. C. Wetteland
N. D. Coons
Mr. Flasket
Slattery Addio
Erate Iletheithce
Secesion
Steieer Ee Grieg
Musetta
Puccini
Carmena
Nellie Lillie
Faust
Faust” Gounod
Donizetti
Sam Anderson
S. Wetteland
C. S. Prescott
C. Mankowski
N. P. Bryan Maet
Gounod
N. P. Bryan
Bishop
Jessica Walker
Dudley Vuck
C Cate Prescott
H. A. Matthews
Flossie M. Steves
Old Kentucky
Grays ‘Harbor
Laddie
Dawson
Longfellow
FS Wallows
Cow
Aberdeen to Host UW Alumni Meeting During Holidays
Aberdeen joins 11 other Washington cities for a December 12 alumni gathering from the University of Washington. Prof Orville P Cockerill will speak. William C Wilson and Don McGillicuddy lead the local committee with Miss Georgia France and Ray L Baker aiding. College night features undergraduates, music, stunts and talks for former students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Washington
University of Washington
Orville P. Cockerill
School of Law
Landes
William C. Wilson
Don McGillicuddy
Santa Claus Visits Kaufman Bros Store Crowd Delighted
An immense crowd of children gathered Saturday afternoon to greet Santa Claus arriving at Kaufman Bros Co. on a roof exit from a chimney. Santa descended a ladder with his toy sack and distributed candy bags to each child as part of the store’s annual tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Kaufman Bros. Co
Fire destroys Montesano homestead of George Clinton
Yesterday afternoon a fire on the edge of Montesano leveled the Clinton home on an acreage tract. No insurance existed and some furniture was saved. Clinton and his family, rebuilding from stump land, rely on labor for income while friends offer labor, hauling teams, and some building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
George Clinton
Copalis Store Burglarized. Food Stolen Sunday Night
Copalis D J Halferty's general store was burglarized Sunday night. Thieves took hams and bacon, eight rolls of butter, coffee, sugar, and other comestibles from the Copalis shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Halferty
Copalis
Public Gym to Open in First Methodist Basement
Plans near completion for a public gymnasium in Aberdeen on the basement floor of the First Methodist church with a five member governing board. A basketball contest is planned tomorrow to gauge local support and financing for showers, lockers, and yearlong dues with set rates for different age groups and a private locker option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. C. Mumaw
The
Pacific Telephone Co
Phillip A. Bertrand
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Worth McClure
Franklin School
Lawrence Hopkinson
School addition delayed in Elma plans
Elma December 14. Four rooms planned for the new high school addition will not be completed as hoped. County Superintendent Hodge advised waiting until bonds are sold before starting work, and the board will comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma
Hodge
Demands of the West push for road funding from forests
In his annual report Secretary D F Houston urges use of 35 percent of federal forest receipts for local development. He argues for studies to map local needs, estimate road costs, and authorize Congress to fund specific projects to build roads, schools, and public services in western states benefiting from timber lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. F. Houston
Department of Agrculture
Idaho
Oregon
Erri Culture
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
County Tax Totals for Next Year Revealed
Montesano reports the county tax levy totaling 1,292,269.59 with 308,633.71 assigned to the state. Total tax value stands at 41,880,513 with over half directed to schools and roads. School funds total 420,585.81 and road funds 371,598.70, while current expenses amount to 161,658.78 and road and bridge 96,325.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Ingual Saversrecht
Sonogib
Initiative Bill to Repeal Prohibition Movement Begun
Ferdinand Schmitz of Seattle filed a liquor bill with Secretary of State I M Howell to submit to the legislature by initiative. The measure asks an election on November 2 1915 and would permit breweries and hotels over 50 rooms to sell liquor to guests and in dining rooms. It would authorize public home purchase from 12 to 48 quarts. Proponent must obtain 22 000 signatures before January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Ferdinand Schmitz
Seattle
I. M. Howell
May Go to War Company Eyes Sale to Move South
Grays Harbor advertising plant owner Loy negotiates sale and relocation south of the United States. Rumor says Wilson Buttner, ex Aberdeen attorney and Villa counsel, has offered Loy a path into the revolution, potentially guiding his future fortunes.
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