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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
3
Local items note Lowney’s chocolates at Evans Drug Co and prescriptions prepared by a pharmacist. Several residents travel to Duluth, Waterloo, San Francisco, and Seattle. Community groups meet, a new phone directory shows Aberdeen with 2002 phones, and local society events span clubs, church societies, and a musicale at the Anderson home.
Mrs. J. M. Bendetson is seriously ill at Aberdeen General Hospital. City primary election registration is rising with books closing March 8. Grover Boyle wins election as delegate from the local Typographical union to the Aberdeen Trades Council.
J. Simon & Brother offer 10 000 squares of Rain Proof Roofing manufactured to shed Oregon Washington rains. Prices for 1 ply 75 cents per square 2 ply 1 10 per square 3 ply 1 30 per square include cement nails and free city delivery. Guaranteed first class and new.
State Senator Harry Hewett introduced Tuesday a joint memorial to Congress requesting fortification of Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor. The measure rests on a US Army officers' report following maneuvers last summer.
C S Morrow of Seattle, arrested last week on arson charges, was released today on $1,000 bonds. Morrow is set to stand trial during the March term of court in Montesano.
D O Anderson special representative of the Western Stock Journal visited Salem and praised Meadow Brook Creamery as the most sanitary and best equipped dairy he had seen on the Pacific Coast.
The Culver Military Academy cadet corps in Culver Indiana will serve as honorary escort for Vice President Marshall at the Washington inaugural on March 4. Grays Harbor youths Hon. Alex Polson of Hoquiam and George Hubble of Montesano are members and will attend the ceremonies.
Scott Stevens offers 15 acres near city limits Elma improved with buildings orchard fences and 20 acres good soil partly improved on a state road. He says he has a complete list of good farms and provides contact at 20615 S G Street phone 419 32-21.
Carl S. Weatherwax resigns as weather observer of a volunteer station and Captain H. A. Benham is appointed to the position. Weatherwax served capably for several years at the station.
Justice of the Peace J. M. Phillips received a writ of mandamus to appear in the superior court and show why he refused to allow Northwest Adjustment Co to file cases in his court. The matter will be heard next week.
A fire alarm at 12 45 yesterday reported a chimney fire at the residence of W B Taylor at Wishkah and Washington streets. No damage occurred.
About forty members of Camp John D. Roberts No 7 Spanish American War Veterans met Tuesday night at Hotel Savoy for a banquet marking the fourteenth anniversary of the opening battle of the Filipino insurrection with the Washington regiment on February 4 1899 Grand Army men attended as guests and the evening recalled battles and hardships of the past.
A one night presentation of The Girl from Tokio a clever Berlin farce adapted for the English stage by Frank Tannehill Jr and George W Barnum in which Edmond Miller a tea importer dies in Japan leaving his widow and two daughters to face a series of humorous misunderstandings and jealous schemes as Swift hides the widow and the real governess arrives amid fire eating Frenchman and fortune hunters in three lively acts.
Captain F. K. Dedrick disposes of his interest in Grays Harbor Ship Chandlery to Captain Thomas Thompson and will leave for Trinidad California to manage the West Coast Whaling Co. Mrs Dedrick and children will follow on the steamer Columbia.
City carrier subscribers missing the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 p m should call City Messenger Co at phone 5931 for immediate delivery.
An opera party lingered in Paris at the cafe of Bignon and demanded service from the proprietor. The elderly host, awakened from bed, served the group and later issued a bill for 1000 francs. The diners protested but the charge was paid to charity.
The heart and lungs of a living dog were displayed in Chicago to prove to the Chicago Medical Society that artificial respiration can operate while the animal's natural organs are resting.
Theodore Roosevelt extols vigor, neighborly ethics, and steadfast effort as the path to success. He argues freedom from work comes only from sustained past labor and that true achievement requires continued exertion across fields from writing politics to exploration.
A special rate of one and one third the regular fare on the Northern Pacific line applies between Grays Harbor cities and Olympia for the Southwest Washington Development association annual meeting on February 11 12 and 13. Aberdeen and Hoquiam members are expected to attend.
John Quincy Adams proclaims that government derives from the will of the people and that frequent free elections are the best safeguard against power abuse, emphasizing happiness and legitimacy as the ends of government.
J A Hood announces his candidacy for mayor of Aberdeen at the city primaries on March 10 1913 subject to voter approval in Aberdeen.
Eugene France declares his candidacy for Mayor of Aberdeen subject to voter approval at the March 10 1913 primaries. The announcement appears in a local notice.
Joseph Jacob announces candidacy for mayor under the banner of “the people” with primaries set for March 10 1913. He emphasizes public service and appeal to voters for approval in the upcoming election.
Petition specifies candidate L. J. Kolts for the Third Ward council seat to be decided by ward voters at the primaries on March 10 1918. Official notice subject to ward approval.
E W Belmfohr announces campaign for Fifth Ward seat in Aberdeen at the upcoming primaries on March 10, 1913. He seeks support from voters in the ward during the city election.
City Clerk P F Clark is a candidate for re election at the Aberdeen primaries on March 10 1913. The notice sets the date for the upcoming election and official action related to the city clerk’s office.
Roy C. Sargent is presented as the city treasurer candidate for Aberdeen, subject to voters' sanction at the upcoming March primaries.
R C Vandervort declares candidacy for councilman in Aberdeen 6th Ward subject to voter approval at the primaries on March 10. He signs as candidate.
J W Young declares his bid for Aberdeen city council from the Second Ward at the upcoming primaries on March 10 1913. The announcement states his willingness to serve and seek electoral support from local voters.
James H Empey runs for Fifth Ward councilman in Aberdeen subject to ward voters approval at the March 10 1913 primary under applicable election rules.
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