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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
2
A sweep of Aberdeen and neighborhood notes recounts social visits, church group meetings, marriages, births, and local business moves. Residents including Fisher, Macey Jett, Stewarts, and various clerics are noted, with travels to Seattle, Portland, and San Diego.
Well known Fifth ward resident E W Beimfohr and North Aberdeen pioneer A S Brecht have filed for city council seats in the Fifth and Second wards respectively.
For hauling needs contact A. Star Transfer Co. at 4201 and send notices to the Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald to inform them about Grays Harbor county.
A jury in the police court convicted Anna M. Menta and others of conducting a bag in o, with Menta fined 50 dollars plus costs totaling 67.30. Attorney Boner said the women were persecuted and announced an appeal to the superior court.
At a Tuesday meeting of St. Andrew’s trustees and members the decision was made to build a new church structure. A plans committee and a fundraising committee were formed as the existing plan was unsatisfactory. The old building will move to the rear of the jet while the new structure rises at First and G streets. the old building will become a Guild hall after repair. Ed Hulbert started the subscription with 500 dollars and a 2000 dollar building fund is already on hand.
Mrs M E Lucas of Eleventh and K streets claims success growing lemons in Aberdeen. Friends who tasted lemon pies made from the home grown fruit confirmed the harvest after three ripe lemons dropped from a so called wonder tree.
The Chamber of Commerce trustees meet and elect J. B. Benson as vice president and United States National Bank treasurer. A. L. Davenport is chosen president but may decline due to business engagements. A merger with a Commercial club and new quarters is being urged for consideration at the next meeting.
Montesano chamber of commerce backs forming Chehalis river improvement districts by state law. Resolutions call for counties along the river to be authorized to create districts and fund work. Copies sent to Senator Hewitt and Representatives McKay Mapes and Craig for consideration.
Co A Partlow of the Grays Harbor Trunk company made a voluntary assignment to Newman and Brinkley for creditors. Liabilities about 1800 dollars, assets nearly 2500 dollars. Creditors may seek to continue the business if capital is found. Partlow, once a fine trunk maker, lacked funds to push sales. He now travels with his Trunk Mystery act, opening tonight in Centralia.
The article announces a total closing out as a piano house relocates from Heron Street to 210 South Broadway. Bargains remain in the old location with prices slashed before the wholesale stock moves to the new elegant store. Customers urged to buy now.
Eilers Music House Hoquiam January 28 reports Mrs. Albert Johnson as guest of honor at a Elks afternoon function hosted by wives of past and present exalted rulers. An evening smoker will honor Mr Johnson with all Elks invited.
Otto Siegfried of Bogachiel Jefferson county reports excitement over oil prospects near his farm. A well has been drilled to 200 feet near his property and he has leased his land. Siegfried, formerly of the German Bakery, is a pioneer of western Jefferson county who built a fine woods farm.
Real estate notice offers five farm tracts for sale including 15 acres near county road with a barn and orchard priced at 2300, 40 acres easily cleared near schools, 10 acres fully cultivated with a new house and barn at 2600, 2 acres with buildings near the city at 1200, and an 82 acre dairy farm with twelve cows. Contact Scott Stevens at Power 419-206% South G Street.
Chairman L. B. Bignold issues notice for a Democratic County Central Committee meeting in Montesano on Tuesday January 28 at 2 p m. Attendance of every member is desired as urgent party business will be discussed including a plan to organize the democracy of the county into an effective militant force.
The class of 08 at Aberdeen High entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Josephine Smith whose wedding to Mr. Alysseus Plant enberg will take place next Saturday at the home of Miss Inez Nelson on East Second Street. A shower party for Miss Smith will be given by Mr. Micheal Lentz and Mrs. W. B. Mead at 1118 East Wishkah.
Oliver Paquette acted strangely at a German hotel last night and police summoned aid. He was taken to the station where his sanity is being examined by Dr. Goodnow as the Herald goes to press.
Twenty six Dago laborers brought from Spokane ten days ago to work on Northern Pacific By tracks ask Aberdeen police for help to return home. They are housed in a box car in South Aberdeen after being laid off with no pay and no funds. Agent McKenna advised contacting authorities.
The Christian Science Church on First Street near Broadway holds services at 11 a.m. on Sundays and on Wednesdays. The Reading Room at 321 Finch Building is open daily from 1 30 to 5 p.m. except Sundays.
The Herald reports a small sack of vegetable seeds, courtesy of United States Senator Jones, will be distributed free while supplies last. Packages are franked and will be mailed at no cost to all who apply.
Randall Martin was arrested this morning on an alleged attempt to beat the Johnson hotel out of a bill. He will have a hearing this afternoon before Judge Drake.
A readable item notes Evans Drug Co has a new line of musical instruments and fittings available for customers, highlighting a diverse selection and potential for hobbyists and professionals alike.
A noted writer aboard a Montreal to Liverpool steamship watched 15 000 to 25 000 Canadian cheeses loaded for each voyage while 1 200 passengers, including many schoolteachers bound for Quebec, observed in disbelief. The ship’s capacity and the volume of cheese prompted a humorous remark about the crew’s appetite.
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