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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
3
Aberdeen society pages recount visits and entertainments across the week. Mrs. J. W. McClure sails for San Francisco, clubs meet on Wishkah and Hume streets, and weddings, steamer travel, and local governance updates fill the city chronicle.
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce invites Chehalis county farmers to a banquet at Hotel Washington next Thursday evening December 17 at 7 p m. Tickets are 75 cents and 175 to 200 attendees are expected. Speakers include J W Hodge Chehalis County superintendent of schools M L Carriar Lewis County superintendent of schools J S Godhnour of Montesano and others.
W L Ballard of the Aberdeen World staff filed a superior court suit to recover 791 from Jefferson Oil Co He bought a World advertising claim and sought stock at 10 cents a share without success The complaint seeks appointment of a receiver and may raise questions about the validity of the Lane lease affecting minor stockholders.
Mrs Ada Clune and Mr Robert C Turner proprietors of Hotel Turner were married in Montesano last Wednesday and are at home to friends at Hotel Turner. The couple are longtime Aberdeen residents held in high esteem and wish for a long happy journey through life.
Grays Harbor Poultry Association plans its annual show in the Masonic Temple Aberdeen Christmas week. Chris Daniels predicts 1000 to 1200 birds with balconies used for coops. G R Staples directs coop installation. admission set at 10 cents for the general public, members in a related automobile drawing may enter free.
Councilman James Empey files a petition with the county auditor to call a special election on creating the Wyncodie water district. The board must verify 25 percent of qualified electors, then schedule a date between 80 days after January 1 and 60 days after that date. The petition lists 2584 names, 2483 Aberdeen electors and 101 from Hoquiam Cosmopolis Montesano and Elma.
About fifty campaign workers met at the First Methodist church to organize a permanent body for enforcing the prohibition law when it takes effect in January 1916. The meeting included several women and a committee was appointed to report a name and plan on January 10.
J A Waldron broke his hip in a Saturday 1 30 a m fall on Heron street between G and H streets. Police found him trying to rise and took him to the station. A doctor ordered his removal to St Josephs hospital.
Under charter by Sudden Christensen line the Oleon and Mahoney steamer arrived at Grays Harbor from San Francisco. It carries 1500 feet of freight and will load at Bay City American and Coats mills before heading to Boston and New York. A federal grand jury opened a probe into those who sold and bought the cargo, not the vessel or owners, amid suspicion it may have aided belligerent ships.
General agent sought in Aberdeen area and surroundings. Must be a man of good standing with proven sales organization ability. Send full particulars to Coal Tracts Co. at 418 Associated 2021 Joshua Green Bldg Seattle.
About forty city women gathered at Weatherwax high school to sort mend and alter children's garments to aid the needy. Mrs Henrietta H W Randall the school nurse will distribute the garments. The drive yielded more than a thousand items for processing and distribution.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery to stop coughs and colds. It claims immediate throat relief and faster recovery with testimonials and a 50 cent price at druggists.
Coach Hawley of Aberdeen high school informed Coach Ehrhart of Hoquiam high that winter games between the two schools are canceled. The county league groups Hoquiam Aberdeen Cosmopolis Montesano in one group and Latsop Elma McCleary in the other. Officials cite excessive rough play over the past years as the reason to omit the matches to prevent further incidents.
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and related pains. It promises quick relief without rubbing in, notes penetration through affected areas, and urges home use with a 25 cent bottle and money back if not satisfied. It cites conditions like colds, sore joints, lumbago, and sciatica.
G W Ripley Chehalis County Bank cashier will marry Elizabeth Bickel of Racine after the first of the year. The couple will visit the Atlantic coast before settling in Aberdeen to establish their home.
Miss Madge Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Baker wed Carl Wetteland son of musician S C Wetteland in a Sunday ceremony at St Marys Catholic church conducted by Rev Father Quain. Wetteland plays slide trombone and works at Payette s music store.
In a Paris to St Petersburg era tale, Prince Metternich records from Judenburg that Styrian mice plague traces back to bread crumbs left by invading French forces. The burgomaster claims mice multiplied after the French ate so much bread, causing a regional infestation.
Witty quip notes a wife fearing a hunter husband as a dear target for a mistaken shot. The short joke plays on the danger of hunting mishaps and the husband’s beloved status provoking worry. The exchange mirrors light humor typical of a comic caption.
The Herald stands as the most read paper in Chehalis County and is trusted by advertisers for broad reach and local impact. Its prominence shapes local business visibility and information distribution across the region.
A nostril vapory balm claims to clear nasal passages and end congestion from colds and catarrh. The ad urges readers to tell their druggist and use a small bottle to soothe swollen mucous membranes and restore free breathing.
Sherman Hoover the county assessor elect names Asa B Wilson of Aberdeen as head deputy. Wilson has served as deputy assessor under R A Wiley F E Jones and H H Carter. Hoover won the November election and will take office on the second Monday in January.
An advertisement urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys, claim relief from backache headaches and bladder disorders. It sells the product as an acid grape lemon lithia formula, harmless and inexpensive, to keep kidneys active and avoid complications.
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