This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
8
Aberdeen Herald correspondents collect items from Chehalis County including visits by W. D. Campbell and Donald Mexay, social guests in Montecano, a rheumatism illness, a bounty earned in Elma, lumber company meetings, plans for trips to Los Angeles, and the Montesano Lumber mill re turning to full operation by February.
Born January 18 a ten pound son to Mr and Mrs James Baldwin. Mr and Mrs Carl Butler left Wednesday for Porter to reside on their farm. Lytle Logging Mercantile Co started logging camps last week. W D Garman of Aberdeen transacted business in Elma Wednesday. William Leybold proprietor of the trolley went to Sound cities Thursday on business. Mrs L B Troy of Olympia arrived Elma Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs A L Callow for a few hours. E F Jones and son came to Aberdeen Thursday to visit the sick at the home of Mr J Jones. Mrs Jones is not able to be about and Mrs Burt Clark is sick a tonsillitis. While crossing the rail track near Porter Tuesday afternoon Milt Spurgeon and a horse buggy were struck by a freight train bound toward Elma. The horse died instantly and the concussion tore horse shafts from the rig. Mr Spurgeon was unhurt.
Lavina Frary visits friends in Sound day area while Hoquiam overhauls a tug. An eight pound girl is born to Rev H McGill. Jolly family heads to The Oregon to see a very ill daughter. The Grays Harbor Construction firm loads for the north jetty as Lytle works. Hoquiam's First National Bank increases capital stock from 50,000 to 100,000 from undivided profits.
Mrs. R W Craig learns of Mrs M Jackson's death in Sparta Wisconsin. G W Hudson returning from visit with son R E Hudson. Lincoln schoolhouse to be near ready by 15th next month. Mrs W H Graham of Pueblo is visiting relatives. W E Menish of Hoquam in town. Helen Schull improving after illness. Mrs Emma McGinn to Aberdean. Mike Fitzpatrick of Elma visiting. J T Chambers and daughter Fannie ill at Cedarville. Mrs Mary Eliza Simmons of Connie with smallpox on Garrard creek.
The firm Hall and Hill linotypers dissolves by mutual consent with E D Hall to continue the business, assume all debts, and collect all accounts due. Signed E F D Hall.
A convention of anti license and anti saloon forces is called to meet in Hoquiam at the Y M C A parlors Friday night January 31. The notice invites church and temperance groups to send delegates and notes strong public support for local option and prohibition across the state and nation.
The Aberdeen Public Library trustees invite sealed bids for a new building at Market and I streets Aberdeen based on architect Geo B Reid plans. Bids open February 1 1908 at 9 30 PM at John C Hogan office with right to reject any bid F A Hart chairman C McDermott secretary.
A brief exchange from the Phiadelphia Ledger pits a young aspirant against a Practical Citizen asking if the man will run for office or seek marriage to the citizen’s daughter. The quote hints at caution before backing a candidate.
A simple cardboard craft shows how to construct a two wing star that yields a center eight pointed star when two star images align over a white screen. Adding green glass or colored liquid creates a tricolor star with alternating colors and a white center, with additional pretty effects possible.
The sap resides in the tree as starch in winter and becomes sugar in spring. Warmth triggers sap flow through soft wood just under the bark, not from roots, and tapping releases pressure without ground freezing. To delay budding, the whole tree must stay dormant with low temperatures.
The lightest European crown is the British state crown made for Queen Victoria weighing two pounds seven ounces and valued at 1.5 million dollars. A large sapphire from Edward the Confessor's Signet enhances its storied jewels.
A whimsical Washington Star poem describes a six year old princess in a distant realm who blends mustard with sugar and spice at a royal meal. A talking doll and a frightened maid lead to a plaintive chorus as a cat is scratched and guests react to the strange feast.
In the early Spanish War days President McKinley and Senator Hanna held a late night conference about military shortages. After a brief separation, they returned to discuss the crisis as aides noted the president’s concern. The narrative recalls McKinley’s nightly routine with Mrs. McKinley and his late work schedule.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.