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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
1
Olympia reports Christmas dinners and gifts across Washington state institutions. The girls school near Grand Mound opens Christmas day with Mary Campbell as first female superintendent. Chehalis training school becomes a boys' school. expansion plans noted.
Christmas programs lit up the Presbyterian Congregational and First Methodist churches with instrumental trios, recitations, choral numbers, and tableaux. Students from multiple classes performed songs and dramatic pieces, followed by offertory meditations and gift distribution.
The council met after 7:30 pm and in under 30 minutes passed two ordinances on liquor licenses and a route around the bluff to Wishkah road. It sent vacation petitions for L street and Simpson avenue to committees and tabled water-rate measures. A committee was named to consult Mrs. J B Stewart on a new bluff route with county engineer input.
Montesano reports five inmates added to Christmas jail intake. Presten, Lun don, and Seadin held for beating an Indian clam digger. Ludtke Emil, a German, jailed for petit larceny. Eagan and Payne from Hoquiam booked on warrants. Frank Hernandez, a repeat offender, serves 30 days for stealing a shaving outfit.
Hoquiam reports Christmas exercises at the First Baptist and First Presbyterian churches. At First Baptist the gymlike program features a winter scene cross and White Gifts for the King to be shared with Associated Charities, plus student readings and songs. First Presbyterian presents primary department numbers and the sacred cantata From the Gates of Glory with shepherds, wise men, angels, and Mary, performed by various child groups and a tiny chorus.
Washington reports a two day conference between Attorney General Gregory and Secretary of War Garrison on deckload tolls for Pacific coast lumber. The talks aim to resolve whether discriminatory tolls violate the tolls act with tentative opinion under study. Catholic children hold Christmas cantata and masses planned for Christmas day.
Several carloads of drill ing equipment for the Tenino Oil Co arrived Tuesday aboard the steamer Coronado from San Francisco and will be shipped immediately to the company’s leases near Tenino.
The Junction City home of James Weaver was completely gutted by fire on Tuesday. A city fire truck responded to assist in extinguishing the blaze.
A concise notice outlines the Herald's promise to cover every major development with continuous reporting. It highlights steady deadlines, staff coverage, and commitment to timely updates across sections.
Prizes were awarded in the fifth annual Grays Harbor Poultry Association show judged by W. S. Russell. Exhibitors from Grays Harbor and outside entries filled two rooms at the Masonic temple. Awards covered Barred Rocks, White Plymouth Rocks, Silver Wyandottes, Buff Wyandottes, Partridge Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns, Buff Leghorns, Silver Campines, Blue Andalusian, Anconas, and other breeds with numerous 1st and 2nd placements across multiple categories.
An editorial argues against municipal ownership of utilities, urging that private enterprise with strict regulation yields lower costs and better efficiency. It cites tax burden, labor costs, and political incentives as reasons why city run services are economically wasteful and hinder growth.
A bonding firm sues Hunley and Henry and all claimants to settle debts for the new reservoir project. Claims pour in from suppliers that extended credit to the contractors. The bond company faces liability if the claims are valid and expects settlement actions.
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