City Council struggles over Terrace Heights improvements
The council debated funding Terrace Heights street work amid potential damages and a special improvement district. Mayor France opposed using general funds and pledged a veto if the ordinance passed. Edward Kelley won a weed supply contract while bids for garbage removal and city printing were opened and referred.
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Terrace Heights
Fraser
Pearsall
France
Edward Kelley
B Street
Alex Swanson
J. P. Carlson
C. F. Jensen
Grays Harbor Post
Aberdeen World
Timber lands assessment meeting amid dispute in Chehalis County
Chehalis County timber owners gathered with Assessor Wiley to shape timber land assessments. A proposed base tract around Chehalis river front areas would reduce values by two cents per mile, while grade based on cruiser reports faced strong objections from Puget Mill Co. and partners.
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Wiley
Timber Land Owners
Equitable Plan
Montesano
R. A. Wiley
Weyerhaueser Timber Co
Chehalis
Mark Reed
Simpson Logging Co
Alex Polson
Polson Bros. Logging Co
P. R. Hogan
Olympic Land Co
E. B. Palmer
Puget Mill Co
The
Rainier Investment Co
Port Blakely Mill Co
T. C. Soule
Stearns Lumber & Shingle Co
A. P. Sprague
Carlisle-Pennel Co
A. L. Flewelling
Chehalis River
Grays Harbor
Prade
W. B. Mack
Mack
Convicted Robber John Dew Seeks Clemency
Montesano February 5 report notes John Dew found guilty of robbery of a North River house after an 18 hour trial. The jury recommended mercy, arguing his crime stemmed from liquor and bad company and urging the court impose the lightest sentence possible.
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Montesano
John Dew
North River
Dew
Bond Collection Sought Over Faulty Dredger at City Hall
City council committee reviews Spokane Paving contract at district No 2. The firm abandoned work after alleged faulty machinery. A $60 000 performance bond is to be collected. Contractors sue Fairbanks Morse for 100000 dollars over a dredger that allegedly failed to perform. Bonding company to join damages suit.
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Spokane Dredging & Construction Company
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Spokane Paving & Construction Company
Fairbanks-Morse Company
Prosperity Builds: Union Pacific Orders 5000 Freight Cars
Seattle February 5 An official Union Pacific announcement states the railroad will contract 5 000 freight cars costing 5 500 000 to 6 000 000 dollars with delivery starting mid April as fast as production allows This order targets lumber needs in the Pacific Northwest with 4060 double sheep boxcars 400 stock cars and 600 all steel autos 50 feet long underframes included The move marks early signs of renewed prosperity and confidence for western industry and rail traffic
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Seattle
Union Pacific Railroad System
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Union Pacific System
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon Shore Line
Big Red Apples to Advertise Apple Day
The Commercial Club Fruit Growers association and County Horticultural union of North Yakima adopt Apple Day with a large red apple mailed to members officers friends and newspapers. Apples are sent in corrugated pasteboard boxes with descriptive literature and bold advertising labels on the outside.
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Commercial Club
Fruit Growers’ Association
County Horticultural Union of
North Yakima
Federal jurors drawn for federal court term in Tacoma
Chehalis county residents listed for jury service in the Ta coma federal court term starting March 10. Aberdeen names C M Weatherwax R A Wiley J J Carney. Hoquiam J L Baer C B Crippen Robi Carney W C Gregg H E Shanneberger W C Scuneman. Montesano Claude Nutter. Oakville G T Taylor.
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Chehalis County
Tacoma
Aberdeen
C. M. Weatherwax
R. A. Wiley
J. J. Carney
Hoquiam
J. L. Baer
C. B. Crippen
Robi. Carney
W. C. Gregg
H. E. Shanneberger
W. C. Scuneman
Montesano
Claude Nutter
Oakville
G. T. Taylor
Herald Ad Rates Prompt Local Business Uptake
The Herald reports rising advertiser interest as local firms boost campaigns. Budget changes and new packages are highlighted to attract small and mid sized businesses.
City Primary Elections in Aberdeen Attract Few Voters
Filing for Aberdeen city offices shows a slate of candidates across all wards with some contests and rumors of late changes. Officials face opposition from several challengers including in the treasurer clerk and police judge races as March 10 approaches.
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Aberdeen
Farmer Lang Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Near Montesano
Wm. T. Lang a local farmer near Montesano filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 1400 dollars and assets of none. Most creditors are Montesano residents.
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Montesano
Wm. T. Lang
Elks Smoker a Big Success in Local Event
The Elks lodge smoker drew about 250 members with lively stunts and encored acts from 9 to 11:30. A 12 piece orchestra provided music as story tellers and athletic feats, led by Captain Dick Altican and Nick Randich in a drawn bout, and Tom Morgan of Seattle defeating Chi Preston in six rounds.
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Elks Lodge
Jim Bowes
G. E. Chamberlain
M. D
Dick Altican
Nick Randich
Tom Morgan
Seattle
Chi Preston
Hoquiam
Morgan
George Thompson
Tom Shields
Alex Polson
W. B. Mack
Goodbar Jones
Dan Bowes
A. L. Remlinger
Indian Prisoner Granted Visit Before Son's Death
Hoquiam February 6 Fred Pope a Quinsault Indian serving a murder sentence at McNeill Island penitentiary was escorted through Hoquiam to Taholah to see his dying son Chester. The trip marked one of the rare instances of a murderer being allowed a pass for such a journey to a close relative's illness.
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Hoquiam
Fred Pope
Taholah
McNeill Island Penitentiary
Chester
Pope
Old man arrested for liquor to Indian girl in Hoquiam
Feb 6 Harry Soper about 85 was arrested by Patrolman Toliver while giving liquor to an Indian girl in Hoquiam. He was moved to Montesano yesterday and agreed to plead guilty. An information will be filed today by the county attorney.
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Hoquiam
Harry Soper
Toliver
Montesano
Commissioners Award North River Road Extension Contract
Montesano Feb 5 The county board awarded Holmlund Johnson the contract for clearing grubbing and grading the North river road extension to the Pacific county line at about 3735 for planking to Robert Carl The board ordered right of way costs paid from the district funds and directed a 100 Warrant to Carl for right of way for Road District No 4 They will appraise mills in Chehalis county at 3800 this year with 20 percent yearly renewals over five years The project includes Wishkah river road improvements and culvert and gravel surfacing along the G N Thomas county road plus clock system regulation for the courthouse and a fiscal report for December 31 1918
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Montesano
Boar of County Commissioners
North River Road
Pacific County Line
Holmlund & Johnson
Robert Carl
R Carl
Chehalis County
General
Seattle
Chehalis
King County
Pierce
Board of Equalization
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Pacific Beach
E. D. Kellerman
Court House
Chamber Reorganizes with New By-Laws and 12 Directors
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce met at Hotel Washington and approved a full reorganization with new by-laws. An executive committee of 25 to 50 members will govern most operations and set officer salaries, while dues rise to six dollars for individuals and twelve for corporations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Washington
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
North Pacific
Chamber
Winneys Fined for Disorderly House in Police Court
Mr and Mrs Herbert Winney were convicted in police court Tuesday evening for conducting a disorderly house and each fined $50. Judge Snider admonished them to align their home with city dignity. Mrs T S Mc Glauflin and C Johnson had charges dismissed. D Baker forfeited a $25 bail. The Winneys have faced police action four times.
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Herbert Winney
Snider
T. S. McGlauflin
C. Johnson
D. Baker
Winneys
Memorial Day Set by Aber deen Pioneers March 1
The Aber deen Pioneers Association selects Sunday March 1 for its Memorial Day observance. Memorial services will be held in the First Congregational Church.
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Aberdeen Pioneer’s Association
First Congregational Church
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J. W. Fraser
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J. M. Prowes
Morck
J. D. Walker
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George Stalding
Wishkah Road
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E. C. Finch
L. H. Burnett
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