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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1911
Page
1
The four day Fourth of July celebration opens with a lively but orderly turnout. Crowds fill cafes, vaudeville houses, and moving picture shows while the Aberdeen City Band performs near Broadway. The Potlatch near the depot draws families to amusements under a pine shade.
John Maki, killed at Mack's Spur two weeks ago, was buried yesterday after a prior funeral was postponed by a telegram from his brother arriving from Canada. The interment, conducted by the Finnish socialist party, took place at Fern Hill cemetery.
The local Elks lodge has paid off its last debt of 3120 dollars tied to the lodge building. The payment was made by Lecy Louis M Roser, and members celebrate being debt free. Prospects include saving for a possible addition as the building nears capacity.
Mrs. Fred Green, sister-in-law of Charles Green and former Aberdeen resident, survived the Spokane wreck in Seymour Narrows. Passengers condemned officers for the mishandling. Mrs Green plans to reunite with family in Cohasset after rest in Seattle. Funeral held for J Archie McDonald, 32, drowned at Trail Creek Ore.
A historical program lists the executive committee with George J. Wolff as chairman and Hon. Richard A. Ballinger as orator. It covers parade formation, grand review, and a long schedule of prizes for floats, automobiles, buildings, and photographs, plus extensive foot races, games, water events, and an Indians’ program during the Potlatch.
Ferris Hartman with a strong company will perform the Toymaker Friday night at the Grand theater. The comedy has proven popular on tour and in Northwest venues, with tickets on sale at the box office.
A Hoquiam exhibit reveals a so called fossil human with a lifelike head and torso. The figure, resembling a powerful Caucasian with Indian skull features, raises ownership questions and could be donated to a museum such as the University of Washington or Field Museum for educational value.
Mrs. F. L. Hartung and Mrs. J. G. Lewis hosted a Saturday afternoon party at the Hartung home on East Fifth street. The Fourth of July theme graced decorations and games with Military five hundred. Five tables filled as Mrs. A. M. Abel presided. Mrs. Rupert received a silver spoon guest prize.
County Engineer Robertson finished sounding points and surveying approaches for the South Bay crossing. Drawings and specifications due this week, then incorporation and stock campaign expansion. investors show strong interest with $2,500 already subscribed. The 5200 foot bridge will have 440 foot clearance to accommodate traffic, with support from local business and war department permission anticipated. Sprague and Wiseman note benefits for Cohasset and Aberdeen including boosted beach access and tourism, predicting a strong Fourth and a longer season into September.
Mrs W J Patterson hosted a dancing party last Thursday evening for her son Kenneth Hayes. The third floor was attractively decorated and lunch was served. Attendees included Frances Payne Josephine Payne Susie Williams Olvetta Faulkner Marion Hogan Margaret Hogan Valdean Weatherwax Zora Karshner Clara Schneider Emily Hart Winifred Payne Kenneth Harland Alfred Hart Fred eric Hart Lance Hart Ralph Faulkner Frederic Cooke George Reid Harold Reid L G Humburger L H Faulkner W B Paine J W Baker F G Baker Elizabeth Baker.
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