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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1911

Page

8

Piano Sale Promises Big Savings Before Christmas

If you buy a new piano get a quality instrument from a trusted dealer. Eilers Music House advertises 25 percent off all new pianos for Christmas across Pacific Coast cities and Aberdeen. They claim the chain sells the best pianos and has no dissatisfied customers, urging swift action. A Hamilton model is offered at $185, used briefly.

Aberdeen Pacific Coast Hilers Eilers Music House Hamilton

Winters Buys Hoquiam Corner For Theater Venture

Herman Winters, former Hoquiam resident now in Portland, bought the southeast corner of Seventh and J streets for 10 000. The 100 by 100 foot lot, home to former mayor Dr T C Frary, was assessed at 3300 this year. Winters aims to build a large theater with Portland investor Calvin Heilig and plans to winter in California. This stands as Hoquiam’s most significant real estate deal in months.

Hoquiam Herman Winters Portland Seventh T. C. Frary Winters Calvin Heilig California

Hoquiam Votes On Public Street Franchise

The first Hoquiam election will decide if residents grant Grays Harbor Railway & Light a franchise to extend its line from River Street over Queen Avenue to the city limits near Little Hoquiam. The company seeks a bonus from property owners, and the city commission must submit the issue to a public vote under law.

F Toquiam Hoquiam

Inter scholastic Debate Set for Tacoma January 5 1912

The next interscholastic debate is scheduled in Tacoma on January 5 1912. Tacoma will speak for the affirmative and Montesano for the negative on the resolution That the Conservation of our Natural Resources should be a function of the state. Montesano defeated Aberdeen and may claim victory despite Tacoma High School's larger size.

Montiesano Tacoma Montesano Aberdeen

Montesano Chamber Invites Members to Meeting on Bridge Plan

The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to Montesano members to attend its weekly luncheon at the Pairmont hotel Tuesday noon December 1 and discuss securing a road and bridge from Ocosta to the beach with Montesano cooperation. J. J. Calder aims to attend with strong Montesano representation.

Montesano Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Pairmont Ocosta J. J. Calder

Deva Carter and Albert Kramer Wed at Episcopal Rectory

Mrs Deva Carter and Albert Kramer were married at the Episcopal rectory by Rev.

Local Couple MARRIED in December Night

C H Lake wed last Tuesday evening December 12 1911 at 6 oclock. The bride is well known here with many friends wishing happiness and prosperity. The groom is a Aberdeen businessman and the couple will reside in Aberdeen with Mr and Mrs Kramer.

C. H. Lake Aberdeen Kramer

Local Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in Montesano

In Montesano on December 16 the week’s marriage licenses include Andrew Niland and Betty Franz, 9 G. Quest and Pamela Leusioni, Allan S. Austin and Mary I. Sweezy, Alick Larson and Minnie M. Calkins, John Hill and Fannie Tuomola, Erik Mattson and Tima M. Malcolm, A F L Kroemer and Devonia M. Carter, Walter Blunter Jr. and Sarah Ia. Gilles.

Montesano Andrew Niland Betty Franz G. Quest Pamela Leusioni Allan S. Austin Mary I. Sweezy Alick Larson Minnie M. Calkins John Hill Fannie Tuomola Erik Mattson Tima M. Mahcolm A. FL. Kroemer Devonia M. Carter Walter Jr. Blunter Sarah la. Gilles

Sheriff Jette Leaves For Eye Treatment In Los Anos

Montesano report says Sheriff Jette departed this week for Los Anos seeking special treatment for eye trouble. He may be out of duty for several months. In his absence Deputy Sheriff Dan Royce will head the office, his family accompanying him.

Montesano Jette Los Anos Dan Royce

Northern Pacific Extending Line Toward Shelton and McCleary

Northern Pacific ordered new 76 pound steel for the Edna to McCleary section and perhaps to Shelton. Officials recently inspected the Kilma line and will move crews after steel arrives. Project aims to finish before spring and could enable test trains to Shelton, giving Mason county its first railroad connection beyond boat routes to Seattle and Tacoma.

LMA Northern Pacific Edna McCleary Simpson's Mill Shelton Kilma Harbor Seattle Tacoma

Crosman Dies of Heart Disease Near Chilcote Residence

W. A. Crosman died in his bed of heart disease after midnight in Elma. He had been living with his friend Tom Chilcote across the river since last October, and his death was not discovered until daylight.

Local Woman Dies in Tacoma Burial After Cross-Continental Visit

Mrs Crosman of Milton died after living abroad. A brother from Vancouver BC attended funeral arrangements made earlier in Tacoma. Burial occurred Friday. She was about 83 years old and left a wife and two children.

Polly of the Circus at the Grand Tomorrow Night

Frederic Thompson presents Polly of the Circus at the Grand Theater with Ida St. Leon in the lead. The production features a realistic third act showing a miniature circus caravan and a full circus scene with horses clowns and aerial acts.

Polly Frederic Thompson Ida St. Leon Grand Theater Dee Hippodrome Lima Park Coney Island New York City

Captain Endresen Believes Overdue Schooner Is Near

Captain Tom Endresen opines that the overdue schooner is close at hand. The claim centers on potential sightings near the harbor and the vessel’s last recorded location, with emphasis on urgency for search efforts.

Tom Endresen

Derelict Ruth E Godfrey Seen by Cap tain Endresen

Captain Thomas Endresen of the schooner G F Watson reports sighting a derelict on November 1 in latitude 44 with decks awash and only mast stumps showing. He saw no sign of life and left the wreck, believing it to be the Ruth E Godfrey's final fate near Redondo.

Thomas Endresen G. F. Watson Ruth E. Godfrey Endresen Raymond Redondo

For Sale Scotch Collie and Poultry at Steiner Elma WA

For sale a Scotch Collie with perfect head and ears, grandson of imported Lord Ravenswood priced at 25 dollars. Also available are choice S C R I Reds pullets and cockerels. Contact RR Steiner Elma Washington 1931.

Lord Ravenswood Steiner Elma Washington

Red Cross Seals Sell Fast In City Drive

Hundreds of Red Cross seals have been sold in the city over the past days to fund the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Stamps are available at Broadway Pharmacy and may be used on the address side until January 1, per postal rules.

Red Cross National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Broadway Pharmacy Postal Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chickering Kimball, Decker Lester Story & Clark Smith & Barnes Marshall & Wendell Kimball Bailey Hallet & Davis Eilers Music House Winter’s Aberdeen Store East Heron Street Los Angeles Shefton THE Circus Frederick Thompson the Grand Columbia Emeneker Piano CO South H, St Aberdeen, WN Northern Pacific Railway Pioneer Line Grays Harbor Limited Grays Harbor St. Paul Minneapolis Chicago St. Louis Kansas City North Coast Mississippi Valley Kansas City St. Louis E. A. McKenna East Heron ST A. J. Chariton, A. G. P. A Portland, Ore
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