13 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
1
Lent begins Ash Wednesday and runs to Easter March 30 under Bishop O'Dea of Nisqually who issues guidance on abstinence fasts and exemptions. The circular details meat restrictions and allowances for Sundays and certain days, plus cautions against public shows for the faithful.
C W Bellamy of Burlington Iowa praises Electric Bitters claiming renewed health after severe illness. The ad urges trial with guaranteed satisfaction by Todds Pharmacy priced at 50 cents. Also notice: Special Improvement District No 52 assessment roll for First street south side between C street and Chicago Ave is delinquent Feb 14 1902 turned to the city attorney for collection with penalties. Dated January 23 1902 City Treasurer P S Locke
An interstate fisheries ad invites readers to invest at 15 cents per share with a Seattle address for details. The notice promises quick, profitable returns from a salmon cannery and urges mailing inquiries today. The page also features travel ads to the northwest from Portland and a cough remedy testimonial, with subscription pitches for Irvan's Commoner and Aberdeen Hiawatha.
Edward Thomas died after a knife wound. A coroner inquest was blocked amid a push for further investigation. Relatives and doctors moved to remove the leg wound and pursue more inquiry as the funeral proceeded in Aberdeen and the body shipped to Olympia for burial.
Camden Messenger reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as among the best for coughs colds and croup. The columnist notes personal use in their family and urges readers with small children to keep it at home as a safeguard. Evans Drug Co. is listed as a seller.
The Board of Deacons and Advisory Committee of the First Baptist Church of Aberdeen Washington state that Rev G K Gillaly is cleared of all charges and rumors. They condemn the accuser as unworthy and unreliable and commend the pastor’s standing among his congregation. The notice is signed by church leaders and dated February 8 1902.
Aberdeen Washington City Council will receive bids until 8 p m February 22 1902 for 800 cords of fir or hemlock wood in 200 to 400 cord lots. Deliveries: 200 cords to pumping station by April 1 1902, 500 cords by July 1 1902, remainder by August 1 1902. Wood to be piled per chief engineer, bonds required, right to reject bids.
An ad invites Scandinavian Americans to mail the notice for a free three month trial of the Tacoma Tidende. The message mentions several numbers and the address John Blaauw in Tacoma Washington.
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