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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
3
Will Leighton, VarIety store proprietor, was held up near the sash and door factory on his way home. Two armed men demanded the store keys but took only Leighton’s watch after he dropped the keys in his overcoat pocket. Police have few clues. this is the first holdup in months.
Hoquiam Post Office records a 23 percent increase in business for the week before Christmas compared to last year. Postmaster Ralph L. Philbrick cites stamps sales as a key indicator of one of the best periods in the town's postal history.
Hoquiam residents report the Eagles lodge initiation of a 55 member class on Monday night. Participants included Councilmenge and Brunett A Chester Keel E B Arthaud Thomas Jacka and state Grand W orkman of Washington along with other prominent Hoquiam figures. Mayor Mourant attended the event.
Mrs Ada Ingalls and Miss Marie Williams two Portland sisters of Mrs Angus M Campbell arrived in Hoquiam to spend the remainder of the holidays with Mr and Mrs Campbell.
Montesano reports H P Savage of Rand stump burner will come back after holidays. He is stalling machines near Tacoma and has several large contracts here to begin on his return.
Mr and Mrs George Gauntlett host at their Montesano home during the holidays with Miss Minnie Harris of Oakland California sister of Mrs Gauntlett and Mrs William Gauntlett mother of the city engineer arriving Monday from Seattle to join the gathering
Hoquiam, December 28, 1910 report shows municipal and private improvements totaling over 900000, the largest in a city of 8171. Stone, brick and concrete blocks rise replacing wooden structures as 600 homes are built. The Eureka Cedar Lumber & Shingle plant, costing 150000, boasts 150000 feet per 10 hours and new machinery. Alex Polson and brother Robert, noted loggers, partner with A L Matheson in the venture.
John Button returns with family to Montesano after nine months in Texas and purchases Mrs. Deva Carter’s Academy addition property. William Allen negotiates the sale. Carter intends to run a lodging house at Aberdeen.
Peter Benski arrested in Aberdeen for gambling and skipping bail was traced to Raymond by Sheriff Payette and brought back Tuesday by Deputy Rove. He pleaded guilty before Judge Bush to conducting a gambling game and remains in custody unless bail is furnished, with a potential transfer to county jail tonight.
At the regular meeting of the Novelty club of the W R C in Montesano on December 28 officers were chosen President Mable Van Walker S W Lucy Bowers treas Adella Carbino sec Lena Hanson Other members Mesdames Carothers Brown and Nethery were praised for hospitality Mrs Calder won first prize and Mrs Hall the booby
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Jackson filed suit in superior court alleging Mrs Jackson was injured falling over a log at McKinley avenue and D street. The complaint states she required a physician and bed rest and Mr Jackson seeks damages for loss of his wife's services and companionship.
A concise note urges sending the Herald to readers in the east and aiding efforts to bolster Aberdeen. The message highlights outreach and local support plans without detailing specific actions or dates.
In the Western District of Washington a bankruptcy for Charles Johnson of Aberdeen is recorded. The first meeting of creditors is set for January 6, 1911 at 11 a.m. in the Bankruptcy Court Room, Federal Building Tacoma. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, or conduct other proper business. Publication ordered in the Aberdeen Herald at least one week prior. WARREN A. WORDEN, Referee.
A local sale offers midwinter blankets including wool mixed and cotton fleeced varieties. The event emphasizes bulk purchases and draft opportunities for buyers seeking affordable warmth. Opportunities are highlighted for midwinter needs and bulk pricing.
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