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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1911
Page
8
In Hoquiam on January 7 J Mourant city clerk Z T In and Grays Harbor Railway and Light manager Thornton signed a contract to install 50 candlepower Tungsten lights in every block of the residence section. The new lights replace arc lamps every two blocks and are said to cast whiter brighter light with less shadow and lower costs. Officials say the city may save 4000 to 5000 dollars over five years.
Warvey Lord, vice-president of East Hoquiam Shingle Co., says orders are picking up after a slow fall and prices are rising. He expects this year to bring full-capacity operation and profitable prices for shingle mills across the state.
Hoquiam High School debate team lost to Centralia High School in a two judge decision at the First M. E. church Hoquiam Jan 7. Centralia’s Lloyd Dysart and Miss Mary Huntley argued the negative side and defeated Hoquiam, ending Hoquiam’s state championship bid.
At the annual meeting in Hoquiam last night the Commercial club named Lorin H. Brewer as president I O McGlautlin as vice president M C Harris as secretary and treasurer F G Foster George G Kellogg J V G Posey H L Wilson and Albert Johnson as directors
Montesano citizens witnessed swearing in of Mayor J. T. Durdle and officials including Clerk George Gauntlett, Attorney O. M. Nelson, Treasurer Gaston Moch, Health Officer Dr. J. H. Fitz, and councilmen W. H. Bush J. J. Johnson George Hubble C. N. Wilson Frank Quimby and A. C. McNeill at a Wednesday meeting. Clerk and Treasurer reports showed $19 784.56 on hand. J. W. Pettijohn named police justice and other appointments were deferred.
Fifteen men arrived from Tacoma and Seattle by Wednesday noon to Clemon's logging camp No. 5 south of the river. Work resumed in the woods with a 16 man force. Clemons expects a healthier lumber market within a month or two and plans to restart other camps around that time.
The body found on a deserted logging road near Montesano has been identified as Percy Weir a logger once known in Montesano and Chehalis county He was a heavy drinker and is believed to have died after a drinking spree He had not been in town since last summer and held several certificates of de…
A historical snippet notes a deposit position at Montesano National Bank during the period, recording the bank’s financial posture and local economic context. The entry reflects a snapshot of banking activity, illustrating regional finance and community trust in the era.
Montesano January 7 The following six month officers at Ivanhoe Lodge No 77 Knights of Pythias were installed Tuesday night S S Morse acting as installing officer L Monk V C Gaston Moch Prelate Frank Jacobs MA C W Doty MW R H Fleet K of R S L Pickering MF L H Youngs M O Sheane JG George Van Florn OG The list includes 2s 6 silver likely indicates signifying.
The weekly list shows licenses granted to Ralph Howard and Julia Watemburgh, Chas A Lund and Viola L Hubble, Edgar W Fisk and Juliana Wise, Sam Scafturon and Ethel Bratthwaite, Randall Ellicott and Dorthea C Aggie, F M Tisdale and Eva M Nye.
Selma reports Aberdeen juvenile police officer A H Hause spent a week in Elma guiding the Boys Summer Camp Association. He hopes at least ten youths will attend the camp south of Westport next summer. Hause spoke at the Baptist church Tuesday night to an interested audience and plans another lecture soon.
An enjoyable party honored Miss Frances Glancey at her Anderson street home in Elma. Monday evening featured games music and dainty refreshments for guests.
Families and friends gathered at Grand Army Hall to witness the installation of officers for the organizations. Judge Alvin Porter served as installing officer. An enjoyable luncheon was prepared by the corps ladies.
Jane Elma notes White Star Lumber camps began blasting on Monday and mills operated through Thursday. Manager O'Donnell reports conditions slightly better with orders arriving and prices firm.
The article outlines Hasburg city aims to create the world’s greatest port by expanding docks and warehouses along the Elbe river. It reports on the Berlin Oder canal expansion with four large locks and a ship elevator, plus related works near Berlin, and mentions court orders about selling real estate in Chehalis County with a schedule for hearings in Montesano in January 1911.
Evans Drug Co offers Watermans Ideal fountain pens with a satisfaction guarantee. The advertisement promotes reliable writing instruments and customer assurance, highlighting product quality and the store as the selling point.
English central and associated chambers of agriculture plan educational tours for farmers to learn from American methods. Visits include agricultural colleges and government farms in Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario Michigan New York and British Columbia. Two tour lengths proposed April to September or April to June or July to September with lectures on cattle feeding and cereal improvement.
Hobson I planted 10 shillings worth of bulbs on Saturday and they were all up by Monday. Johnson objects with a quip about a new electric device but Hobson blames the cat. Loudon Sketch.
The Chicago News reports rumors that Sharp is allegedly involved in questionable activities. Gyer confirms rumors of shady dealings and mentions construction of awnings as a possible front.
Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County orders a show cause hearing in the matter of the estate of Dora Foster deceased. The document indicates the court has found reason to require a formal appearance and explanation related to the estate proceedings.
Veterans of the G A R and Women’s Relief Corps gathered in Elma on a Wednesday evening for installation of officers with strong attendance and community support.
In Chehalis County Washington Aberdeen State Bank sues T E ONeill and Rose ONeill for 3702.02 plus costs totaling 3730.72. After levy on Lot 9 Block 69 Weatherwax and Bens Second addition Aberdeen sale set for February 11 1911 at 10 am at Montesano courthouse to satisfy judgment costs and interest.
A concise note emphasizes focusing on quality for specific customers. The statement signals a commitment to tailored service for distinct groups and highlights a customer oriented approach.
A bakery pitches its products as superior to store brands and invites customers to call for custom cakes for weddings birthdays and special occasions. It emphasizes bakery quality and the desire to provide a superior alternative to homemade.
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