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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists subscription terms at one year or six months with cash in advance options. The notice asserts the paper is Chehalis county’s oldest and most circulated, with advertisers relying on circulation figures and contracts at risk if the statement is not accurate.
A local dispute over a Carnegie library proposal pits critics like Mr Carney against supporters led by Mr Carnegie. Arguments center on annual maintenance and the sufficiency of a 10 percent donation, with critics accusing proponents of overreaching and misrepresenting costs.
Representative Benn introduces a bill to split roads into trunk lines and by roads with county commissioners controlling trunks and district boards supervising by roads. Districts elect supervisors who manage taxes up to ten mills, stored in a separate fund, with warrants drawn by the district’s supervisors. The measure aims for local control but risks many road districts and officers.
City council members argue about whether Mr Leitch should retire and seek their vote. One member notes the issue is unclear and questions who supports retirement and why, while others push for a definite stance. The exchange reflects internal disagreements and ambiguity surrounding leadership transition.
The editorial defends Mr. Veitch of the First ward against outside critics. It urges deferring to voters, notes Henao’s involvement, and supports Leitch’s sincerity and the justice of his reappointment after recognizing resignation as a mistake.
The March issue marks the sixth year of The Smart Set. Harold MacGrath writes The Princess Elopes, a charming romance with humor and deft storytelling. The magazine also features a dozen short stories, mixing known names with rising authors.
A new remedy for stomach troubles, biliousness, and constipation marketed as Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Priced at 25 cents and available from all druggists.
Bishop David H. Moore spoke to a large Occidental audience at the M E church on Cross Roads in China recounting his missionary experiences in China. The talk contained vivid character sketches and a strong narrative style pleasing the crowd. At a Brotherhood of St Paul banquet J C Cross gave the welcome, followed by remarks from Rev E L Benedict and Rev W E Thompson. Moore, a Civil War veteran, noted battles in the Japanese Russian war and will speak on the battle of Chemulpo in Hoquiam tonight.
Maritime activity flows along the water front with multiple vessels loading or sailing. The E. B. Jackson sails for Panama from Wilson mill, F. M. Slade loads for China at West & Slade mill, Santa Monica left for San Pedro, Winslow heads to San Francisco, Philippine and Wm. F. Witzeman load for San Pedro, Gardiner City bound for Santa Rosalia, Wrestler at West & Slade, G. C. Lindauer to sail for San Francisco, W. H. Kruger for San Pedro, and Centralia arrives to load for San Pedro from Aberdeen mills.
The schooner Anna Larson ran aground on mud flats between Hoquiam and Grays Harbor City after a squall. Tug Daring moved her over the bar and anchored her, but in the tug’s absence she dragged ashore despite three anchors. No damage beyond loading delay. high tides may float her off. Captain White has 15 years at the Larson, first such incident.
Elks from every lodge in the state will meet in Seattle Tuesday and Wednesday. The program includes a morning assembly at the Seattle theater, a welcome by Mayor Ballinger, and remarks by Lt. Gov. Charles F. Coon. The day features a Washington birthday observance and a corner-stone ceremony for the federal building with addresses, an opera house entertainment, and a banquet at Hotel Washington.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Chas Walsh yesterday. Dr Watkins operated on N Terline at St Josephs hospital yesterday. On Tuesday E N Grebensky was admitted to St Josephs with a painful right hand injury. William Moore of Montesano sprained his ankle and came to St Josephs for care. Delegates to the Women of Woodcraft convention left for home this morning. Baby boys arrived for Frank Graham and J B Hickin families on Monday. Ernest Nichols of Cosmopolis underwent surgery at Aberdeen General Monday evening. H D Pier of Montesano came in Tuesday with a fractured jaw, treated at St Josephs. Chas Specht entered Aberdeen General hospital with a cut ankle. Mrs Cassie Lane reports her title to a contested claim is perfected.
A draft of 1500 dollars was paid to administrator Lindstrom by Equitable Life for a gold bond policy issued to Andrew J. Larson. Larson held two 1000 dollar policies via Jesse F. Murphy. one was paid to the administrator after proof of death, while the second policy, tied to an outstanding note, was retained by Murphy until the note was settled. Evidence of death caused delays before payment, but the draft was eventually sent. An unrelated testimonial extols Ballard's Snow Liniment with market notices and post office letters following.
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