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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
7
Aberdeen and Montesano items report smallpox scare, new club room plans, saloon arrest for license issue, and community mentions. Amul Rose McAfee and Mary Bruce wed. mayor orders gambling closure. small electric lights at hose house. jetty repair progresses. Frank Wilson buys George Carlile’s house. Local officials and residents referenced.
A delicate patient was advised by her doctor to take half a teaspoon of Scott's emulsion after dinner daily and soon grew robust. The note says the dose must suit the stomach and warns not to overdo it. We offer to send a sample. Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The death occurred in Lewiston Idaho on Saturday from a paralysis stroke. A funeral was held Wednesday with family members traveling from Humptulips to attend. Local and surrounding residents, including road supervisor Sudderth and several Aberdeen visitors, were mentioned in varying community activities this week.
A Cosmpolis social round includes visits by Judge Andres’ son and Mrs. Hayden of Hoquiam. W J Thompson buys and fences lots at First and I streets. Fauet adds a second donkey engine to Sammon creek outfit. Dynamite Jim fires a large pocket piece to mark the New Year. Oyster houseman A Dougan also fires a salute as local boys revel with bells and whistles.
Mr and Mrs Chas Hoffelt decide to stay in Elma for the time being as local ties keep them there.
Chief honors at the Elma shooting match go to C W Jeffers as 68 couples attend the New Year ball hosted by the W O W. Mildred Jolley returns from a visit near Whatcom. Avey and Wakefield form a fire insurance partnership. Shingle output at Deming’s Summit site runs about 280000 daily. The Summit School reports 76 scholars, 95 percent attendance, and top grades by Grace Glancy Bella Roberte and Leonard Glancy.
Robert Polson left for Tacoma and other Sound cities last Tuesday. The infant child of Mr and Mrs J C Brown died Monday and was buried Tuesday. The N P surveying party went down on the Ranger to North Beach this morning. Miss Belle Medcalf of Montesano spent New Years with Mrs Norman McDonald. P S Slack has gone to Oakland California. His family there is ill. John Avey learned Christmas day of his brother’s death in Missouri. Logging camps reopened Monday as town looks deserted. C H Jones of North Western left for St Paul and Michigan points for a month. Mrs Dollie D Winters earned a life diploma at Everett exam with high per cent. Eldorado Oil Co drilling on Copalis river to be pushed. Commercial Club trustees elected J W Hull R F Lytle C W Stine C W H Richard and J O Stearns. N P surveyors abandon route 21-10 and take old coast route to Clearwater mouth. Accident near depot when freight train backed into rock cars. two cars derailed and one wrecked. Karr & Cullen add Kellogg machinist. seven workers. John F Soule celebrated birthday surprise party with friends and presents. Local Masons installed officers FE L Hurd M I B Cooper S W Gee L Robertson J W W L Adams treasurer J D Dean secretary Wm Rogers D E Erickson J D James Cooper J L Baer J S J A Stanfield Tyler. Hoquiam Commercial Club building nearing completion, funded by stock and subsides from J O.
The Aberdeen City Council enacts a measure making it unlawful to vandalize or tamper with United States mail boxes within the city except when performed by postal workers. Violators face a ten dollar fine plus costs and a jail stay until paid. Effective five days after passage with last publication January 9, 1902.
An old practitioner claims a new treatment for catarrh called SNUFFLES the GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE. The ad promises immediate relief and permanent cure by addressing the disease, with a one dollar price and complete month long internal external regimen. It offers nationwide delivery from Edwin B. Giles & Company Philadelphia and medical advice included with purchase.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. It states refund guarantees if ineffective, with K. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents. Also notes Herato and W. J. Bryan papers offered at two dollars and twenty five cents for a year, paid in advance.
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