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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
1
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce leaders outline aims for 1914 focusing on organization, harbor development, and farm land growth. President Mumaw cites Panama Canal impact and regional prosperity, with committees named to pursue ways and means and public outreach.
The South Aberdeen city council debated renewing the saloon license with 280 anti and 700 pro petitions. An ordinance bans serving food in a saloon room, or face fines. county money for B street extension hinges on state highway commission requirements.
At their annual meeting Pacific Lumber agency stockholders plan a campaign for orders to the Atlantic coast states, boost sales staff, and possibly open a New York branch. They will rely on railroads, not the Panama Canal, and emphasize high grade lumber from Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor. E Hulbert elected president with directors including Mack Donovan West Cram Hy man Paine Burnside and Hart. Modern Printing at Aberdeen Printing Co.
The Grays Harbor Poultry Association held its annual meeting at Aberdeen city hall. Officers elected include J A Fairbairn vice president Thos P Horn secretary W W Boner treasurer and A H Beckenhauer W W Boner Mrs C C Hanson and Dr E E Lane to fill board vacancies. The next show will be in Aberdeen with plans for a free show and a smaller exhibition period. A permanent building between Aberdeen and Hoquiam is proposed to house the yearly event.
A. S. Brecht, sewing machine dealer and second ward councilman, was dragged briefly when his foot caught in a car step in Hoquiam on Wednesday. He suffered severe bruising to his right leg and will remain at home in North Aberdeen for a few days due to heart trouble.
George Woodward manager of Jefferson Oil Co left Wednesday night with the drill crew for the oil fields. New parts arrived from Seattle and drilling should resume next week. The well is down 865 feet when a large gas vein exploded, losing the drill. The crew remains confident the well is on its way to oil.
Sheriff Matthews accompanied County Treasurer McGillicuddy to Aberdeen to deliver about $70,000 in securities to Hayes and Hayes Bank. The escort ensured the transfer proceeded securely amid the afternoon trip.
Margaret M. Ross charged eleven men with driving her and her two sons from their North River home during a contested land claim. Names include A. K. Maybury Homer Blaine Verge Doland Enoch Dillard Ernest Burke Walter Burke Trenton Twidwell Ralph Howard J W Howard Claude Vanderpool Earl Doe. Her home was left in ruins and a feud between old and new settlers noted.
Washington state consumers pay about 25 percent less for beef than the rest of the United States due to competition with independent packers. Government officials say competition is the last hope to curb meat prices as the American beef trust faces pressure in remaining markets.
After two hours of discussion the 125 delegates at the International Union of Shingle Weavers and related unions voted unanimously for an eight hour day and a 2.25 minimum wage for timber industry workers. The rule takes effect May 1, 1914, covering saw mills and logging camps in Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia. Overtime pays one and a half times. The executive board was instructed to negotiate with employers promptly. The union estimates a 20 percent rise in costs and reduced output. Delegates from Aberdeen and Hoquiam locals aided the drive. a workers’ dance followed at Eagles hall.
The Aberdeen Pioneers Association schedules its annual meeting January 26 to ratify articles of incorporation naming Samuel Benn Mrs. Jean B Stewart and Mrs. William Irvine as incorporators. A constitution and by laws draft will be acted upon and the group aims to hold property for a future Pioneers Home and lasting organization. The annual banquet is set for January 29.
A program of prayer and song was held yesterday in the Methodist church under the auspices of the W C T U with endorsement from all local churches.
Deputy Sheriff Ed Hoover brought H. F. Roddy to Montesano from Kalama on a warrant for passing a $10 worthless check to Chub Philbrick of Aberdeen. Roddy, a former Aberdeen painter, may be taken to Aberdeen for a hearing. He had been jailed on the lazy husband act after leaving town.
Aberdeen and Olympia debate squads prepare for a January 31 meeting in the Aberdeen High School auditorium. Olympia holds two prior wins over Aberdeen, which fields Minnie Mapes Marion Crary and Dwight Wellington in hopes of reversing the record.
At the regular meeting in the Naval Militia armory in Electric building, Ameri can Spanish War Veterans installed A. S. Austin as commander A. Blood as senior vice commander Charles Jensen as junior vice commander E. A. McKenna as chaplain J. B. Kinne as trustee Dr. Watkins as surgeon Thayer Lamb as officer-of-the-day and George Gillette as officer-of-the-guard D. Temples of Vancouver attended as department adjutant visitor.
Teddy Foss, a 27 year old sailor aboard the schooner Fred E Sander, fell into the Chehalis river at the West mill while helping lash the deckload before sailing for Callao. A boat was lowered but Foss sank and his body was not recovered. He had worked at the Crescent hotel and had just shipped out. The event occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Democratic Leader Underwood championed an industrial awakening predicting nationwide prosperity despite Republican cautions of ruin. He cited Pittsburgh steel and Wanamaker quips as proof of improvement while Republicans warned of crumbling factories and wage cuts. Other members claimed mixed conditions reflecting a political clash.
Sheriff and two deputies rush to the Walters home after a heated quarrel between Jack and Mrs. Walters. Mrs. Walters, frightened by a preceding gunshot, accuses threats to her life and fears returning home as Jack Walters claims he shot at a cat. The couple remains in conflict and peace could not be restored.
For light or heavy hauling call A Star Transfer. Phone 4301.
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