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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
2
A cluttered advertisement lists low prices on women's and misses dresses, coats, lawn and nainsook dresses, waists, and skirts. Includes baby and children's styles, line of fabrics, and discounts on silk umbrellas, blankets, petticoats, and gowns with numerous price points and sizes. Provides street location details and sale emphasis without narrative context.
A $3400 damages suit is filed against Moses Wilpone and wife over a May 1913 sale of coal oil to Gabriel Mull ymaki. The oil, 65 percent gasoline and 35 percent benzine, exploded injuring the husband and killing his wife, with medical and funeral expenses claimed.
Hoquiam reports no word on John C. Lane missing since January 4. Rumors allege he carried about $30,000, but L. J. Mason says no confirmation or details have emerged about his whereabouts or case.
Lane's son in law brands the report absurd and impossible and says he had little money when he left the city. Mason claims no knowledge of his father-in-law's departure and is unaware of his current whereabouts.
Judge Mason Irwin appoints R E Dandy as receiver for Louis Krull Company at 708 I Street Hoquiam following Sunshine Suit & Cloak Co of Seattle petition. Krull admits inability to meet debts as they fall due on a $4,000 account. Dandy must post $8,000 bond.
Montesano January 18 William Walker was found guilty after a trial that ended around noon. The defendant was accused of stealing a watch while his mother testified he was at home most of the day and a brother in law supported that claim, with only brief moments unaccounted for.
Aberdeen women urged donations to aid widows and orphans of Germany in the war, asking Germans and sympathizers to contribute with checks to Rudolph Distler. The list shows numerous local donors and amounts through January 14, 1915. the note also records Arnold Smith’s death and funeral details at Montesano.
The Hoquiam business men's class volleyball team defeated Aberdeen Moose in four set wins out of five with scores 21-10 19-21 21-16 21-10 21-18. Players listed include Siggstedt Dean Ibbitson McGlauffin McDonnell Jennings Stinchfield Lovgren. A rematch is planned at the Y M C A next Monday night.
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