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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1911
Page
2
The January clearing sale continues with hundreds of bargains daily. Red Cross Shoes for women $3.35 Misses shoes $1.45 children’s shoes, fleece undergarments at significant savings, coats suits and furs at about half price. Table linens and dress goods offered at lower prices than in five years.
In Montesano after a day of evidence the jury finds Doris Chaney not guilty of stealing two diamond rings from Jack Irwin a traveling jewelry firm man. After acquittal Chaney’s husband filed adultery charges against Irwin accusing him of giving rings while drunk and later arranging her arrest to recover them.
Hoquiam January election re elected L H Brewer as president with P J Mourant as vice president C D McClure secretary and A R Jones treasurer. Trustees named J Blagen A Johnson P S Combs G Foster and F H Lamb. Brewer received a scarf pin for service. lunch followed and his report urged a Trade at Home approach and warned against complacency.
An Aberdeen Drug Co advertisement promotes Orrine as a home remedy to curb drinking problems. It claims the product saves money spent on drink and offers a refund if it fails to benefit after a trial. Free booklet available at Corner Heron and H Streets.
At the dedication yesterday the new St Marys church in Aberdeen filled to capacity with many standing in aisles. Bishop O Dea of Seattle presided assisted by Fathers Quain Gribben Broz ski Dwyer McGrath Quigley Powers and O Callahan. Solemn high mass and sermon followed with praise for acoustics and beauty of the structure.
T L Knauss of North Freedom Wisconsin bought the W F Rowland property on Third street in Montesano. Knauss, a former county auditor, has returned to live there after leaving in 1896. Rowland purchased an 80 acre tract near Bellingham and will move soon. sale handled by R H Fleet.
J B Godhnour of the Wyncosie valley has been asked by the association president to forward a copy of his paper for publication. The commendation came after his talk was read before the Dairyman's convention.
Montesano January 15 Superior Judge Ben Sheeks denies plans to convene a grand jury stating no application has been received. He notes grand juries are typically summoned upon the prosecutor's request and the matter rests with County Attorney W. E. Campbell.
Ernest Lyon was fined five dollars by Judge Ben Sheeks after arriving 15 minutes late to court with only 11 men in the box on the day of the convening in Montesano.
Montesano notes a list of couples granted licenses during the week including Melvin C. Harris and Judith Anderson along with John Leonard and Mrs. Lenn Jiall berg among others. The report lists names such as Emil Nordlund Selma J Lem berg H. Huttula Hihona Waoerinen S. M. Pierce Roxanna Endicott and more.
O M Kelloge of the E K Wood Lumber company returns from Culver Indiana where he placed his son in college He will depart for California tomorrow for the annual lumber company meeting He reports a hard trip with extreme cold and several snowbound days.
The Mathews Shipbilling company won a contract to construct two 110 foot by 32 foot barges with a 650 ton capacity for Grays Harbor Construction. Delivery is set for March 23.
Hoquiam mayor appoints G. F. Gibson as police chief, citing the post as too strenuous for a minister to handle amid busy times. Gibson reportedly served as an officer in Texas.
The funeral for Mrs B Kinnaman who died Monday at age 63 was held Wednesday. She and husband moved from Kansas 30 years ago to Elma. Survived by eight children James John William Joe Bic Myrtle Burke and Ida Bailey all living nearby.
G A Whitney of Buckley California signed a three year lease to occupy a building Rob inson brothers will construct across from the city hall. Whitney plans a grocery and shoe store and expects to open by mid February. He is a family man now running a business in Buckley.
Elma January 18 A M Steadman known as the chicken man from Porter has purchased the Himes place and Callow tract and plans a large poultry plant. He aims for 4000 chickens in a few years and has shown prize fowls at the Hoquiam poultry show.
At the Commercial club meeting in Elma on Monday night the articles of incorporation were read and adopted. The new corporation may own property maintain a club home transact business and engage in typical club activities. It is formed for 45 years and will be governed by seven trustees elected by the stockholders.
A turntable for the Grays Harbor McCleary gasoline car has arrived in Elma and will be installed soon. A second turntable is expected for the McCleary end of the line.
Whimsical poem in which a turkey rebukes humans for seeking a Christmas feast and retorts with defiant lines about destiny and a grand feast. The speaker, identified as Cc. M. Barnitz, delivers a playful dialogue in a traditional holiday tone.
In a Chicago Tribune item a visiting friend remarks that a morning sermon by Rev. Dr. Fourthly echoed a familiar passage associated with Henry Ward Beecher. The minister replies that originality is flexible in preaching.
A witty exchange contrasts wealth creation with risk in investing and notes a bee’s yearly honey yield. The dialogue hints that even in industry the result can be modest and counterintuitive. The tone remains ironic and world-weary.
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