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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
3
Olympia visit by E C Finch and various local residents mark a busy week. The post announces duck season closing tonight and many social events at Masonic Temple Odd Fellows hall and Grand Army Post.
W. C. Mumaw was elected president of the local Chamber of Commerce for the third consecutive year by the board of directors. L. G. Humburgar was named vice president and N. P. Bryan secretary, both elected at the Wednesday meeting at chamber offices.
James W. Smith died early yesterday at his North B street home after a seven year invalid spell. A Wishkah valley pioneer who arrived 25 years ago, he built a fine farm from wilderness. Survived by wife and two children Mrs. W. G. Peckham and Stanley S. Smith. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church with burial at Fern Hill cemetery.
Imported laces kimonos and fancy dry goods business for sale in Aberdeen's best location. Profit over 100 dollars weekly. Good reason for selling. Inquire at Herald office. 27 41
At the Grays Harbor Poultry Association annual meeting in Hoquiam officers were chosen for the year with H. B. Elder as president J. A. Fairbairn as vice president and W. W. Bower as treasurer. Directors elected include Chris Daniels Gaylord Adams E R Stromquist W W Staples J T Carberry and F F Winkelman. A 1915 show plan aims to boost poultry enthusiasm with a Hoquiam gathering, possibly a Grayport hotel banquet, and a propaganda program headed by Lane Daniels and Staples.
A celebration of inventors at the county fair describes mechanical minds as the world’s greatest thinkers. It praises the farmer friendly artisans behind the sickle, binder, cotton gin and other proven inventions. Their work is hailed as timeless service to mankind and civilization.
At Grays Harbor Court Foresters of America held a meeting Tuesday night to install officers including Worthy Chief Ranger J W Lightfoot sub chief ranger Louis Helvig lecturer Chris Lautte financial secretary John Greer recording secretary Geo Price treasurer Ed Fear senior woodward Charles Conway junior woodward Paul Findeisen senior beadle W Cooper junior beadle Oliver Miller and trustee A B Cady A gold medal was presented to retiring Chief Ranger Dr Ed B Riley with an iron cross from Germany and a pastoral inscription presented by Grand Trustee J M Bowes
Hoquiam high school meets the First M. E. church team in a 8 o clock game at the high school gym. The contest serves as a tryout for Grays Harbor Basketball league teams in first class shape. Hoquiam also faces Cosmopolis in county school league with the second Hoquiam team at Cosmopolis tonight.
As of this morning 850 voters are registered with 229 women among them. Officials anticipate a substantial registration increase early next year ahead of the city elections.
Complaints allege water department cuts off service earlier than ordinance on the 16th with a $1 penalty, versus the 20th policy. Favoritism toward certain real estate agents is claimed. The issue will be raised at the next council meeting.
Albert Marshall was found guilty in the police court yesterday of stealing bolt cutters, selling them to a junk dealer, and was sentenced to 15 days in the city jail.
Police believe two bandits who robbed the Eklund grocery are near the North jetty. Chief Seaman and Sheriff Mathews launched for the bay but returned from below Hoquiam due to a storm, then departed again this morning in hope of capture.
The speaker argues that the home is the main contribution of women to society and that political life should not burden women. He says motherhood on farms inspires domestic welfare and that government affairs are not within a woman’s sphere, warning political involvement could harm the home and daily duties.
Proposes social centers run by cultured leadership to entertain instruct and inspire rural youths. Calls for farm life to be attractive and farming more remunerative with the schoolhouse as the core social unit.
The Chehalis County Dental Society met at Dr. E. E. Lane’s office and elected officers for the term: President Dr. N. D. Coons of Aberdeen, Vice President Dr. L. F. Walker of Aberdeen, Secretary-Treasurer Dr. D. M. Ogden of Hoquiam. Dr. E. S. Sweeney of Seattle is expected to deliver an address soon.
The work of removing the frame building at the new post office site was awarded last evening to Pat Manning, the second lowest bidder, after H. W. Hansen withdrew his bid. The U S Building Company is formed with 20000 dollars capital, with Ed C Finch R H Falconer and Carl Gabrielson as incorporators.
A compact reflection notes that understanding who has pursued a given opportunity in the past helps gauge its value. It emphasizes learning from prior participants to inform present decisions and reduce risk.
A aphoristic note on learning stressing mental development over rote memory. It contrasts old and young ambitions, warns that diligent farmers work while others rest, and highlights legumes' role in enriching soil fertility and long term productivity.
A compact list of thrift tips warns readers to plan expenditures within fixed limits. Save pennies, avoid last minute deliveries, and buy in season. True wealth lies in peace of mind courtesy and a smile rather than overspending.
Five boys and four girls will graduate from Aberdeen High School at the close of the first semester. Diplomas will be awarded to Mary Johnson Frances Kolts Florence Kolts Mabel Anderson Harold Spoon Cecil Johnson Carl Weatherwax and Donford Reid at the commencement exercises in June.
A witty dialogue features a father and son over cigars. The father laments the cost, while the son explains prices and differences in family needs, concluding with a humorous remark about his own large family. The strip reflects early 20th century humor.
The text describes preparing a turkey for roasting by singeing and drawing the bird, paring chestnuts, boiling and peeling, then combining marrow and chestnuts. The turkey is stuffed and roasted hot, basted with butter, and served with chestnut sauce.
The Red Cross says wearers are never POWs. If captured on the field they continue work under enemy direction and receive pay. They are treated with respect and a soldier from any nation would be a traitor to fire on them or hinder their relief efforts.
A game for friends involves requesting a familiar tune on the Plano. Players then pick a poem and read aloud in turn without singsonging. If the voice matches the tune or timing, the reader fails and pays a forfeit.
A vintage ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home tonic to darken gray hair, stop dandruff and itching, and restore natural color by morning with one or two applications. It claims a 60 cent bottle and broad trust from readers of the Herald.
Chehalis County 1914 tax rolls open Monday February 1 1915 with a 3 percent rebate for real estate if paid by March 15 1915 Personal taxes become delinquent March 15 1915 and are turned to the sheriff for collection. County treasurer urges taxpayers to send property descriptions for statements and to examine statements before payment to avoid errors and last day rushes. Jerry A McGillicuddy Jr county treasurer.
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