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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1912
Page
2
Advance guards of Spring styles in ready-to-wear garments appear. Wash goods show strong sale, with over 100 pieces of gingham at 10 cents per yard, white fashion favored, Nu Buck white button shoes expected to sell fast, 2000 yards of silk on sale, new heavy embroideries 45 inches wide from 2.25 to 3.50 a yard, and continued sale on winter goods.
Mrs Elmer Raymond Brady hosted a red scheme At Home with six bridge whist tables, prize awarded to Mrs Guy Marey, and dainty refreshments served. Out of town guests included Mrs Stephen Chadwick Olympia and Mrs Sarah McMillan Aberdeen among others.
May get spur track talk advances as H P Potter of Aberdeen supports the plan. A Chamber of Commerce committee continues discussions with the O W R & W officials to secure a spur to lumber mills, with a decision expected soon.
ORRINE claims to destroy all desire for whiskey beer or other stimulants with private use. The ad promises thousands have achieved sobriety and offers a money back guarantee if no results after a trial. It advertises a free booklet and prices at $1 per box from Aberdeen Drug Co. at the corner of Heron and H streets.
Montesano January 27 The Montesano Chamber of Commerce endorsed E. C. Miller president of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce for the Public Utilities commission. The chamber also backed Judge E. M. Hayden of Tacoma for the Federal Judgeship.
Sheriff Ed Pavette named receiver for a raft of logs on the Chehalis river near Aberdeen owned by Roy Jackson and William Smock. Logs held pending settlements of suits in superior court over laborers liens.
Justice Irwin plans to return to Montesano before February after health issues during a stay in Arizona. He has relied on crutches due to severe rheumatic attacks, while his wife Mrs. Irwin has benefited from the climate for her health.
Elma Jan 27. H C Taylor ranch owner and former William Jewell College classmate recalls Rev Richeson now awaiting execution for murder of his sweetheart. Taylor describes Richeson as smart and impulsive with a queer streak, once aided by Miss Felt of Salt Lake City who funded his education and whom he later abandoned.
Montesano January 27 The Montesano Chamber of Commerce will host a banquet next Tuesday to honor the women who helped make the State Dairy association banquet a success.
Montesano January 27 The county auditor R G Trask issued licenses to P M Peterson of Aberdeen and Emma Evans of Aberdeen C F Hards and Laura Ulander of Hoquiam to be wed.
P F Clark announces candidacy for reelection as Aberdeen city clerk subject to voters approval at the primary election to be held Tuesday March 5 1912 in Aberdeen.
City treasurer submits candidacy for reelection to Aberdeen voters subject to primary approval on Tuesday March 5 1912. The notice names the incumbent seeking another term.
Mrs Fred Hart hosted a bridge luncheon Friday afternoon at her East Market Street home. Attendees included Mrs N D Coons and twelve other guests such as Mrs W W Hart Mrs C S Preescott and Mrs Warren Egerer with several more in attendance.
Hoquiam defeated Montesano 33 to 14 in Hoquiam last night. The fast Barborites outpaced Montesano throughout the contest. Hoquiam will travel to Centralia and Chehalis next Friday and Saturday to face those teams in their forthcoming games.
Elma January meeting elects Earle France as president with James Glaney and L I Wakefield as vice presidents. George Avery named treasurer. Trustees include W L Boomer Geo Simpson E B W Cade J J Anderson J W Strubel A L Callow and J B Kirkaldie. Trustees to appoint a secretary soon.
Strubel and Glancey completed the purchase of Wright Mercantile Co's grocery in McCleary and will move the store into the Porter building. They will operate as Strubel & Glancey Mercantile Co with Hesterly Grayson managing the new store. The dry goods unit was sold to Summit Mercantile Co.
Chris Powell files suit in Chehalis County Justice Court to recover 6050 from defendants George Platanas Nick Baras and Jim Musa for December 1911 board with costs. Hearing set February 27 1912 at 9 AM at Aberdeen office.
Mrs E P French received word that her brother Frank Talbert a Montesano pioneer and original owner in a platted district died at his home in Los Angeles last week He was among Montesano’s early landowners and developers
Hoquiam residents report plans for a large two story concrete business block to replace wooden structures on Eighth Street near J. The development is proposed by C. O. Swanson Adolph Ponischil and C. W. Hodgdon and A. B. Hodgdon.
The Grays Harbor Construction company is building a new derrick to handle rock unloaded from cars onto lighters for the North side jetty. It will be installed in the Aberdeen yards once finished and will lift a 20 ton load.
The Warren Brothers company of Portland contemplates installing a bitulithic plant in Hoquiam if enough street work justifies it. The firm did good work in Hoquiam last year and the street program favors such a plant.
The steamer Chehalis captained by Jack Kittleson arrived in port Saturday with a 48 hour 55 minute run, eclipsing the Norwood’s best time by an hour. While heading south it attempted to tow the barkentine John C Myers and had to cut the line free.
A local Aberdeen resident J. C. Franz testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his backache and kidney trouble after other remedies failed. He notes his family also benefited and recommends the product. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY is the U.S. sole agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Ends winter troubles with Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for healing burns, boils, piles, cuts, sores, bruises, sprains. A trial convinces as the greatest healer. only 25 cents at all druggists.
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