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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1911
Page
2
The notice indicates the start of Waugh's News schedule on January 2 1912 with emphasis on business activity. It references a busy period and signals readers to engage with the publication for information.
Hoquiam December 23 Coroner Dr. R F Hunter and Undertaker C C Pin lick investigated the death of H Swanson a mill hand of Aloha found with a razor clenched in his right hand in a presumed suicide after returning home last night The body was taken to the city for examination
Tommy Morgan of Aberdeen claimed a quick decision over Lester Crawford in the Spokane club smoker at Hoquiam last night. Morgan finished Crawford with a right jab in the second round as referee Watkins signaled the win. Reuter and Vanacie staged a brisk sparring display while Crusnan and Jensen entertained with a rapid three round bout.
More than 3 100 loggers have arrived in Hoquiam over the past three days to spend the holidays. Most camps will close until January 2 when work resumes. Some loggers are at Westport living in shacks to save money.
Hoquiam mayor Harry Merguson says no new police chief will be chosen for two months. When chosen, he aims for a businessman who can run the department efficiently.
The body of 23 year old fisherman Chris Olsen who disappeared weeks ago was found in the Anderson Middleton boom of the Chehalis river by boom crew members. Identification was confirmed by features jewelry and keys. Olsen was unmarried and a member of the Owls lodge. Funeral services were held yesterday.
Government orders settlers in the Rainier forest reserve to vacate or show cause. Aberdeen families amass witnesses to prove residence and integrity while ready to fight to retain valuable claims amid the dispute.
The one year old son of Mr and Mrs P J Torney of Duffy Street died after being scalded when he fell into a tub of hot water Saturday. The mother grabbed the child saving him from immediate worse injuries but suffered burns to hands and arms. The child died several hours later.
The hunt for John Tornow, wanted for the Bauer boys killings last September, continues with deputies and Sheriff Payette in the field. Snow tracked him briefly, but he remains at large in the Olympic wilderness as a winter vigil is held in a cabin stocked for months.
Prosecuting Attorney William F. Campbell informs the board of county commissioners that a road district supervisor cannot operate his own teams on county roads for pay. He notes the same rule applies to councilmen or commissioners and has halted the practice.
Montesano December 23. A joint installation of the newly elected officers of the G A R and W R C is set for Friday January 5. A post meeting at 4 o clock, refreshments at 5, with installation to follow.
The annual election of the Scandinavian Brotherhood elected Worthy President John Tenwick and a full slate: Vice-President Jno W Lundgren Recording Secretary Gust Stenberg Assistant Recording Secretary Carl Gylling Treasurer Peter Ibsen Financial Secretary Oscar A Larson Chaplain Chas Lundgren Conductor H W Hansen Inside Guard R A Lindberg Outside Guard Gust Hansen Trustees named for six, twelve, and eighteen months Carl Matson Moltke Andrew Anderson Andrew Peterson.
Newton C. Gauntt of North Yakima sued for 3400 in damages over a 375000 county courthouse project. Judge Ben Sheeks ruled the case non suited in superior court. Gauntt had sold plans during the 1906 county division fight for 1000 and had a contract stating he would be paid if a courthouse was built.
Prosecuting Attorney William E. Campbell and Deputy A. E. Cross led the county defense while T. H. McKay of Aberdeen and Arthur Moulton of Portland represented Gauntt. Gauntt sought to construe his contract as covering the present building but the case was argued and dismissed.
Mrs Mason Irwin is steadily improving in Phoenix Arizona as doctors report healing lungs and hope for a return to former health. The judge remains with her and is expected to return soon.
The Montesano list shows licenses issued during the week to A E Hulbert and M G Meyer, W H Cox and Fannie F Medlin, Alexander Stratton and Jane Riddell, Nestor Lind and Edla Wirta, Warren C Witner and Myrtle P Busby, S M Gowen and Adolphine Mohl, Frank Horton and Annie Dawson, Fred V Stanke and Jennie Campbell, John Birchall and Hazel K Murphy.
Montesano December 23 The following officers of Wyncodhe lodge F and A M were elected last Monday night Ry Gy Trask Witit F L Medcalf S W F A Jackson J W T F Wilcox secretary A D Devonshire treasurer G W Wayhinger S W John Drumm J W Gaston Moch 8S 8 John Burgess J S Clyde Jackson Tyler John Est Marshal
From Alaska Elma December 23 Mrs John Lennon is visiting her father Tom Chilcote and other relatives around town as she travels through the region seeking family updates and local connections.
Elma Mrs Lennon, raised among old settlers, is now living in Dawson City Raska and plans to return there in June to be with her husband and daughters.
Elma December 23 A farmer named John Kalm reports a sample of large potatoes from his north McCleary farm. A single hill yielded fourteen potatoes weighing 11 pounds and a dug potato weighed three pounds. He sold many at one and a half cents per pound from a half acre yielding fourteen sacks averaging 100 pounds each. Tom Chilcote also sent five potatoes weighing eight pounds from across the river land.
This afternoon at the Elks' home the annual Christmas tree for Aberdeen children will be unloaded and gifts distributed. All children under 12 are invited to attend for a jolly hour with Santa Claus and a remembrance for each attendee.
The Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co faces possible action by the public service commission to suspend its hay rate rise from Touchet to Aberdeen. Commissioner Jesse S. Jones cited a Chehalis Produce complaint and said the case could be sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission if no settlement is reached.
Ambitious young men and women can find good positions in wireless and railway telegraphy as eight hour laws take effect. Wireless stations expand nationwide creating shortages of telegraphers with starting pay from 70 to 90 dollars monthly and advancement chances. The National Telegraph Institute of Portland Oregon, under R A and Wireless officials, places all graduates into jobs and invites inquiries for full details.
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