Earthquakes and travel notes dot Chehalis daily life
Several items outline local events including a stag social by the LB P O E, court business, and movements of residents. Notable mentions include ship and railroad activity, a fire at the Board of Trade saloon, a self harm incident, and plans for the A Y P building at Chehalis fairgrounds. The Marston lumber schooner wreck near Surf California and drownings are noted, with ongoing mill shutdowns and heating repairs at the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. F. Cork
Chehalis County
Tives
John McDonald
Seattle
Chub Philbrick
Elma
J. D. Elliott
Cathrine Lowry
No. 9
Board of Trade
S. J. Liner
L Street
Paul Smits
G. H. & St. Paul Ry
Aberdeen
First Street
Broadway
R. Peterson
Tacoma
Honolulu
G. E. Chamberlain
Chehalis County Medical Association
J. A. Mapes
J. C. Carberry
San Pedro
Carlos
Surf
California
John McCarthy
Richard O'Neil
Point Arghello
St. Rose Academy
Grays Harbor Briefs From The Aberdeen Semi-Weekly Herald
A concise report of local items from Grays Harbor including notices, small events, and brief happenings as printed in the Aberdeen semi weekly newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Herald
Napoleon Teases Duport Over a Jamming Cello
The New York Sun recounts an anecdote of Napoleon at a Tuileries concert where he tried to jam Duport's cello between his boots. Duport trembled yet restored the instrument, while Josephine whispered to calm the emperor and end the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Josephine
Tuileries
Duport
New York Sun
Shetland Ponies: Hardy Work Dogs of the Mines
The Shetland pony is described as active, sure footed, and patient, thriving on grass and hay. They work in coal mine galleries, travel up to thirty miles daily, drawing twelve to fourteen hundredweight, and endure hard underground life. The piece quotes Bengie and St James Gazette praising their versatility and fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengie
Shetland
St. James
Rustic Rheumatism Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to mix a home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup Sarsaparilla to relieve rheumatism and cleanse kidneys. It touts relief after early doses and warns that regular use may prevent kidney or urinary disorders. A long list of names follows, listing individuals and entities connected to the notice.
The Rise of Skating in London Frosty Revels
The article traces skating from ancient record to popular pastime in London. It notes William Fitz-Stephen mentioning skating in the twelfth century and credits exiled cavaliers with spreading the sport after 1662. Samuel Pepys records frost, skating, and public fascination in December 1662.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fitz-Stephen
London
Charles II
Holland
Pepys
London Chronicle
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Ginicon Bank & Trust CO
Ghehalis County Bank
Frank G. Jones
Fred C. Furth
J. H. Read
Geo. J. Wolff
W. B. Mack
E. B. Day
R. J. Elliott
C. W. Yana
N.ef. Nutting
Union Pacific
Moclips
St. Paul
Edith McWhinney
Vancouver
B. C
Rela
J. J. Kaufman
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Washington City
New Orleans
H. D. Chapman
A.Y.P. Fair Grounds
J. M. Neil
Portland
Mrs. Neil
C. E. Troutman
W. H. Pierre
Aberdeen General Hospital
Silas Pearson
C. Holmes
Church of Christ Scientist
G. Davis
Daugter Ethel
San Diego
G. A. Blane
W. F. Sater
T. P
N. P. Railway
Sound
Emperor Napoleon
Eaton Fred
Nighton
Neligan, O. G. H. Price, Henry
W. H
Wm. Olson
Jim Butler
Aksel Sorensen
Str
Bee
Corning
H. Mur
Phy
Sadie Neuman
Hermann Perregeaux
Arthur Poe
L. E. Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen
Broadway Pharmacy
Jeff
SB. J. Garman CO
East Heron Street
Fisher
Dean's Tea and Coffee Store
Hart Schaffner & Marx
The
White House
Alexander & McBride
Burnett's Jewelry
E. Heron St
Herald Printery
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