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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
4
Hundreds of Aberdeen and Hoquiam women shop a new spring stock offering heavy and light goods at unusually low prices. The display includes linens, sheets, pillow cases, embroideries, laces, ginghams, silks, and worsted dress goods with many pieces priced well below typical season rates.
John Dougherty, about thirty, was instantly killed Thursday afternoon at Mack's camp when the large log he was handling caught him. He had worked at the camp since the 2nd of the month and was previously a sailor. The county coroner viewed the body and burial will be arranged by undertaker Gookins.
The Elma town council was sworn in on Tuesday night with members George Simpson J J Anderson and C H Palmer elected in the last election. Palmer is the sole new member replacing R H Wade who did not run again. Mayor Wakefield named standing committees for Streets and Public Property Police and License Fire Light and Water Finance and Current Expenses and Ways and Means with Simpson Anderson Palmer Kirkaldie Glancey and Wade.
Arbitrators appointed to resolve the right of way conflict between David Barrie and the Henry McCleary Timber Co met in McCleary. John Emley of Elma represents Barrie with S K Bowes of Aberdeen for McCleary Timber Co. W H Abel of Montesano also represents McCleary Timber Co with E S Avey of Elma handling Barrie. The matter, once headed for litigation, has been referred to the arbitrators.
John Lennon of Dawson reports a very mild Alaska winter and notes locals believe the Japan current has shifted northward. He writes to attorney E S Avey from Elma, sending regards and recalling a prior summer visit.
The Herald reports advertisers in town reserve ad space for the holiday season amid rising demand. Local merchants expect increased foot traffic as shoppers search for gifts and promotions across departments.
The Aberdeen Pioneers held their annual banquet featuring lectures on the Panama Canal history and local civic memories. Finches claimed Samuel Benn and Grays Harbor discoveries while Mrs Stewart and Mrs Walker stirred nostalgia with stories of home parks and city life. The program included songs by Mrs Wood and a drama by Mrs Evans, ending with officers installed and plans for a Pioneer's home committee.
The Elma Mothers Club held a well attended Tuesday session with an engaging program. The next meeting on January 28 at Mrs Miller's Third Street home will feature a minute tea, refreshments, and a social hour inviting all women members and nonmembers.
Elma resident John Rogers, recovering from both legs broken below the knees, says the state compensation law is valuable. He receives a fixed monthly sum with no trouble or expense to himself.
The following licenses were issued this week: John Johnson and Ida Kauppi both of Aberdeen, A R Douglas and Kellie Miller of Aberdeen, Stanford Kaugas and Ester Levander of Hoquiam, John Friis and Katri Kinnunen of Hoquiam, Herman Kuki and Fiina Saari of Hoquiam.
The new shingle mill, erected by local and outside capital, started Thursday morning with a cutting capacity of 250,000 per day. Built on the former mill site destroyed by fire last year, the plant is modern in every detail with enlarged kilns and a dredged boom.
Startling disclosures on remarkable non surgical treatments by United Doctors visiting major cities. They claim to cure diseases without operations, including appendicitis gall stones kidney stones cancer and tumors with injections and combined medicine diet hygiene and exercise. They offer advice for incurable cases and request urine samples for analysis. Hours 9 am to 6 pm.
Mrs. J. T. Dillard fell suddenly ill Wednesday night in Montesano. Her condition was serious, and her sons Robert and Enoch Dillard of North River were summoned for support.
Hoquiam plans a motor boat club to build a modern clubhouse and enter annual regatta races with Astoria and Olympia. A meeting will be held this week inviting every motor boat owner in Hoquiam to form the group.
Articles of incorporation filed for Gillette Construction Company formerly G and M Construction Company of Hoquiam. The new firm capitalized at 7500 dollars names G A Gillette as general manager and plans to bid on general building and railroad construction work with full equipment.
Hoquiam Washington January 20 The junior and sophomore classes won two fast games at the high school gym Friday night The juniors defeated the senior team 23 to 13 and the sophomores beat the freshmen 26 to 10 Both games highlighted spirited play among Hoquiam High School students.
The Herald reports on daily city happenings with focus on community happenings and notable occurrences. Readers are kept informed about local developments, school activities, and public notices in concise summaries.
The article notes Governor Lister's influence crossing party lines to advance eight proposed reforms including ending the county inspection bureau and a blue sky law. It covers the elections of Taylor, Allen, and Maybury, the House clerk fight, the governor's final message, the inaugural ball, and light anecdotes from the Washington state Capitol.
Montesano January 20 Special. The superior court has issued an order directing all attorneys who have kept court files beyond the time limit set by court rules to appear and show cause why this delay occurred.
W C T U members gather in Montesano for a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs Eastman's home with Mrs J A Hutchinson hosting. Full attendance requested to cover substantial business and a program planned.
Seattle January 20 The University of Washington journalism department will offer next semester a practical advertising course covering writing designing ad placement and psychology of advertising with typographical factors from printing mechanics. Abram W. Smith will lead the course supported by Fred W. Kennedy and Henry S. Wilcox or a psychology professor, aiming to train students to run the advertising end of a small mercantile house.
Publishers notice asks subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Mondays and Thursdays by 6 PM to call City Messenger Co. at 5981 for immediate delivery.
A Washington state tax critique argues the current system invades private lives through property inspections and uneven delinquency penalties. It advocates amending Article VII to enable a land value tax as part of broader revenue reform, noting past reform efforts blocked by lawmakers and lobbyists.
A classic riddle points to a well known biblical character never named in scripture. The figure’s death is famed for its odd history and is tied to the idea of a household shroud, while a popular novel’s title centers on the death’s cause.
Hoquiam and Aberdeen music lovers show lively interest in Mr Burnett as a concert date draws near. Out of town guests from Montesano and Elma are being arranged for with a good attendance expected, while Mrs Croxall is praised alongside Burnett for musical taste and enunciation in French Italian and English.
A large crowd is anticipated for the event scheduled a week from next Friday night, with organizers urging timely arrival and noting a festive program.
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