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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
2
Aberdeen items report visits from Mrs. and Mrs. various locals, Loquacious society meetings, and community happenings. Miss Jessie Ryan travels to Knoxville, Frank McSorley to Atchison, and George Reid attends to work in Seattle while local clubs host gatherings and a fire-alarm incident at St. Joseph's is noted.
Secretary N P Bryan expects to present the annual report showing the chamber nearly free of debt and dues overdue, which if collected will strengthen finances for the new year. The gathering is anticipated to be among the largest ever with a general informal discussion planned. Grays Harbor is seen as entering a strong business year.
Bucklen s Arnica Salve touted as the best remedy for frostbitten ears fingers toes and chapped skin. Claims quick pain relief and healing for skin diseases itching eczema tetter piles and related conditions priced at 25 cents and available from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Fire Chief W. H. Tamblyn reports Aberdeen’s fire department is first rate for its population. In 1913 the force answered 155 alarms, covered 206 miles, laid 48 750 feet of hose, raised 2 304 feet of ladders, used 669 gallons of chemical and logged 130 hours. Insurance total 503 805 with estimated damages 87 872.
Grays Harbor Railway Light Company expands service with an extra 6 am train from Hoquiam to Aberdeen and a reverse trip from Aberdeen to Hoquiam. The change, effective Tuesday, aims to better serve workers and shoppers commuting between the two cities.
Schooner Manilla, which dragged anchor and drifted on the lower harbor flats during the early week storm, was freed by the tugboats Printer and Daring after unloading about 100000 feet of lumber to a scow. The lumber is reloaded and the vessel awaits favorable bar conditions to head to sea.
Charles M. Davis, 82, longtime Admiralty Head lighthouse keeper, died yesterday at the lighthouse near Port Townsend. His funeral in Seattle will be held under Masonic auspices. his nephew, also named Charles M. Davis, attended from Harbor Engraving to travel to the service.
The Aberdeen post office reports a strong 1913 performance with domestic money orders totaling 181,412.45 dollars and international money orders 93,040.40 dollars. Postal receipts reach 39,687.17 dollars. By March 31 the year end is expected to push the office toward first class status.
160 acre ranch with 7 room house 2 barns and 2 orchards features a large creek running through the property 60 acres creeks bottom 40 acres gravel and the remainder good land about 60 acres slashed and seeded this year half cash and time on rest price 35 dollars per acre contact Mrs Olive Mitchell Satsop Washington two term notice.
Evans Drug Co. tf For light or heavy hauling call 266 Send your inquiring eastern friends the Semi Weeky Aberdeen Herald to inform them about the Gravn Harbor country tf.
Regular train service on all Grays Harbor main lines will resume today but washouts on the O W branch between South Montesano and Montesano halt that segment until Sunday. Trains had begun running on the O W yesterday with F E Palmer, harbor division superintendent, aboard the passenger from Portland. The Northern Pacific track to Moclips is reported clear and service to the Sound is nearly on schedule. Rainfall over six days totals 9 inches through last evening, with a 2.25 inch peak Monday. A dry kiln under construction by Copalis Lumber at Carlisle collapsed in weekend winds, causing about 1800 in losses. ten days may pass before the county road to Carlisle is passable, though the railroad remains in service.
State wardens receive orders to report violations of the new federal migratory birds act effective January 1 1914. The law bans killing birds from sunset to sunrise and imposes a five year prohibition on several species including cranes shore birds and snipe. Open seasons run October 1 to January 15 for ducks geese coots rails and gallaches with certain plover and snipe limits.
The notice states that all migratory insectivorous birds are protected indefinitely starting December 15. It specifies ongoing protection for these species under wildlife regulations.
The play Little Lost Sister dramatizes a young girl's seduction by a white slave procurer and her path back home. It contrasts a virtuous sister with the fallen sister, warning of city temptations and praising righteous choices.
Aberdeen Printing Co presents affordable modern printing options for business cards posters and short runs highlighting value and timely service in a concise promotional note.
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