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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
2
Petition circulators in Moqui say they exceed the required signatures to force an election to recall Mayor Harry Ferguson and aim for 1,000 names. Backers doubt the recall’s success and speculate on who would oppose Ferguson if an election occurs, with unclear outcomes until voters decide.
In Hoquiam on February 7 bodies of F. J. Houltine and his son Emil were recovered near the Upper Quinault river site where they perished last Saturday. Emil’s hat on the opposite shore suggests he reached land to aid his father before both died. The funeral was held Tuesday with broad local attendance. Miss Hilda Houltine remains critically ill at Hoquiam General Hospital.
The Northern Pacific railroad bridge over the Hoquiam river was out of order for 24 hours forcing transfer of passengers mail and baggage at Aberdeen to street cars to Hoquiam. All trains could only run to Aberdeen and could not reach Hoquiam.
Hoquiam mayor Harry Ferguson introduced an ordinance allowing dogs to run at large under a city tax. The measure goes to final passage next week for approval.
Hoquiam February 7 The whaling station at South Bay is expected to resume work March 1 according to reports. The plant owners have been making extensive improvements and this season's catch will be a record breaker.
The National Lumber and Box veneer plant in Hoquiam resumes operations after months of closure. Foreman F. Hardy reports securing many orders to sustain activity through the summer and notes encouraging signs of business pickup after a trip east.
Hoquiam Commercial club President Brewer announced committee appointments at the weekly luncheon at Hotel Grayport. The club began plans to install a telephone line from Hoquiam to Moclips and appointed a committee to pursue talks with the telephone company.
Hoquiam reports three men W Weber August Linquist and John Iebresco serving a 15 day city jail sentence for a street car disturbance refused to work and to clean their quarters. They were placed on a bread and water diet for 11 days as the chief cited their conduct in jail.
An item in a steamer manifest from Japanese and Chinese ports shows fifty five cases of horse tails from Tientsin. Horse tails are imported widely for brushes and haircloth, with prices fluctuating from 20 cents to 2 dollars per pound.
The New York Times quotes a brief exchange about Gillet and Perry at a funeral. Perry notes the deceased looked relieved, while Gillet commented on the scene as pecked and informal banter follows a somber moment.
A concise public reminder urges honoring commitments to vulnerable groups who cannot compel enforcement. The message emphasizes moral duty and accountability across communities and institutions.
City council delayed street work and drainage plans while rain washed hillsides. Saloon licenses granted to O’Hare, Griffith & Marck and Anderson and Westburg. A warehouse site proposal was referred to the building committee. Perry street improvement approved. Condemnation action against E C Finch pursued. Fire apparatus delivery date requested. Poor relief bills debated and approved after committee review. Typewriter and pipe bills paid after council debate. Stable permit withdrawn amid protest. Grays Harbor Post won city printing contract. Alley improvement contract awarded to Standard Transfer. Gate to prevent south Aberdeen flooding referred to city engineer. West end telephone service delay prompts inquiry. North Aberdeen road bid open. Pioneer Boulevard ordinance proposed.
An elderly friend praises a clock as an elegant timepiece while Crimros replies that it is about as fine as money can buy. They contrast a simple clock with a costly one that wakes a person and guides their work life.
A brief quote from Judge's Library about flattery. A woman says compliments do not convince her she is pretty, but they prove the other person believes she is.
A quip about a new hat and a hefty bill circulates in Roselfeaf style, contrasting the hat's size with the absurd cost. The exchange ends with a humorous line about the hat shrinking next to the bill.
Albert Bigelow Paine recounts Sam Clemens leading a reckless stone rolling prank on Holliday's Hill. A giant bowlder nearly struck a churchgoer and a nearby shop, but the boulder sailed over the negro in a cart and landed in dirt, halting the dangerous pastime.
A French writer recalls Victor Hugo rewarding a blind veteran beggar with verses. The old soldier, led by his granddaughter, asked for verses rather than money and wore a placard bearing Hugo’s stanza. Alms to the veteran then quintupled and Hugo’s lines endured.
Two friends in a New York cafe recount a Liverpool tale about a corkscrew seen in Beirut. They claim a Yankee brought it, Syrians misread its markings as a name, and the word patang is born across the Levant. The anecdote cites the New York Sun as source.
In the dialogue Maud defends Alice against accusations of resentment after Jack kissed her. Alice denies signaling rejection, while Maud clarifies that Alice pressed her cheek kiss to Jack, delaying retaliation in a tense exchange from the Boston Tran script.
A Chicago Tribune quip contrasts two speakers debating correctness with light humor. The exchange centers on who is right or wrong. The brief dialogue captures regional speech and playful banter in a newspaper voice.
The quarantine custom began in Venice around the early 1100s for arrivals from eastern countries. Merchants and travelers stayed forty days in St. Lazarus before entering the city, a practice that spread to other European ports and later many nations during plague seasons.
A humorous exchange from Judge's Library where a four year old sends a single capital I to his father while away. The father imagines bragging to friends about his son’s writing, prompting a lighthearted moment.
In a Boston Transcript exchange a speaker defends the phrase baby as a new wave on life’s ocean while a critic suggests a fresh squall would fit better. The dialogue reflects a debate over metaphor in religious discourse.
In Chehalis County Washington executor John Blasich the last will and testament of Josephine Blasich deceased requests all creditors to file claims with vouchers within one year after February 8 1912 at 1007 West Wishkah Aberdeen or with attorney T H McKay Finch building Aberdeen Washington Claims not presented will be barred Dated February 8 1912 Publication dates February 8 to March 14 1912
E John Hanson declares for city council from the first ward subject to the primary elections to be held Tuesday March 5 1912 at the city polling place.
Candidate Jas M. Vasbinder seeks a seat on the city council from the Sixth Ward. He submits his bid for the primary election on March 5, 1912, awaiting voter decision.
Aberdeen city clerk candidate P F Clark announces reelection campaign for the office at the primaries to be held Tuesday March 5 1912 urging voter support in the city election.
City treasurer submits name for reelection to Aberdeen voters subject to primaries on Tuesday March 5 1912.
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