Union Cooperage Company Expands Coastal operations
The Union Cooperage Company organized in July 1909 purchased a shingle mill and property from F. G. Deming Lumber & Shingle Co. at South Aberdeen. It rebuilt the plant as a stave and heading factory with a 600 horsepower steam plant, employing about sixty year round and earning a monthly payroll near $4,000. Output averages 30,000 feet of logs daily, shipped to the Eastern and Southern states. A Seattle cooper shop opened in February, employing a large workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cooperage Company
F. G. Deming Lumber & Shingle Co
South Aberdeen
C. A. Lillie
M. R. Sherwood
E. C. Miller
A. W. Middleton
Frederick J. Koster
Seattle
Donovan Lumber Co Embodies Aberdeen Industry Growth
The Donovan Lumber Company, successor to C E Burrows Lumber, assumed operations May 12 and now runs a modern plant with 150000 feet daily capacity. It employs 125 workers, ships by rail and water, and operates in Humboldt County, California through Wm Donovan Jr as president, Wm Donovan Sr as vice president and manager, and Warren J Egerer as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan Lumber Company
Aberdeen
C. E. Burrows Lumber Company
C. E E. Burrows Lumber Company
Humboldt County
California
Wm. Donovan, Jr
Wm. Donovan Sr
Warren J.egerer
Union Mill Co Leads Aberdeen Lumber Boom
Aber deen flourishes as a lumber hub with the Union Mill Company among Grays Harbor’s largest saw mills. The plant outputs 175000 feet of lumber every ten hours, employs 125 workers, and is run by M R Sherwood Thomas Pollard and C R Sayers. The Washington State Colonization Company promotes 40 to 60 acre purchases amid favorable climate and investment prospects.
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Aberdeen
Northwest
Union Mill Company
Grays Harbor
M. R. Sherwood
Thomas Pollard
C. R. Sayers
St Joseph's Hospital Pride of Aberdeen Community
Hilltop Aberdeen hospital offers stunning views and modern facilities. A trained nursing corps provides equal, compassionate care to all patients regardless of means while serving multiple faiths with fidelity. The institution upholds a famed standard under Mother Superior care.
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Aberdeen
St. Joseph's Hospital
Washington State Colonization Co promotes Grays Harbor land
The firm, active five years, has purchased about 12 000 acres of logged-off land in the Wishkah and Hoquiam valleys. About 250 families have moved to Grays Harbor, mostly buying 40 to 80 acre tracts. Land yields great crops when cultivated with water abundant, selling at 12 to 16 dollars per acre with easy terms. 6 000 acres remain available.
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Grays Harbor
Washington State Colonization Co
Wishkah
Hoquiama
Chehalis
Aberdeen's Leading U S Employment Office Heads Bright Future
The U S Employment Office run by F Rogers is a key Aberdeen business supplying labor for railroads mills woods contractors hotels and more. Management rests with J A Ketchum who arrived from Centralia and has earned strong support guiding Ketchum Hill and Company toward a promising future.
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Aberdeen
U. S
F. Rogers
Phil. S. Locke Aberdeen real estate dealer profile
Phil S. Locke of 306 East Wishkah street stands as a prominent Aberdeen real estate dealer with a large inventory including timber lands and city and country property. He offers inducements to investors and will promptly answer inquiries at his address. Warrants stocks and mortgages are mentioned.
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Phil. S. Locke
East Wishkah Street
Aberdeen
Job Printing in All Branches Herald Printery
Modern work at moderate prices offered by Herald Printery for all branches.
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Herald Printery
Ketchum-Hill & Company Expands Aberdeen Grocery Trade
Ketchum-Hill & Company, dealers in high class staple and fancy groceries, took over the Hellig-Kinsell Company last December 6. They retain old customers and have gained many new patrons at 317 East Wishkah street. The firm reports an excellent trade built on honest dealing and courteous treatment.
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Aberdeen
Ketchum-Hill & Company
Hellig-Kinsell Company
Fast Wishkah Street
Fletcher Plumber Heads Aberdeen Building Service
A. J. Fletcher operates a general plumbing and heating business at 312 East Market Street, Aberdeen. Known for good work at reasonable prices, he emphasizes honest dealing and square dealing, with a strong reputation and many friends in the community.
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Fletcher
East Market Street
Aberdeen
Mecca Cafe Sets High Standard in Aberdeen
Aberdeen notes the Mecca Cafe operated by J G Sorenson and Company as a metropolitan style eating place with A LA CARTE meals. It praises cleanliness, service, and variety, claiming it surpasses rivals in Aberdeen and southwestern Washington.
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Aberdeen
Mecca Cafe
J. G. Sorenson and Company
Washington
Grays Harbor Stevedore Company Emerges for Harbor Shipping
The Grays Harbor Stevedore Company forms to support shipping on Grays Harbor with agencies for Puget Sound British Columbia and Columbia River points. Its office at 412 East Wishkah Street handles business with care under H M Delanty, aiming for sound operations benefiting lumber mills and water transportation interests.
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Grays Harbor
Thos J Thomas and Co Moves to Larger Aberdeen Quarters
Thos J Thomas and Co, successors to L W Herrick, have moved to larger quarters at G and Wishkah Streets Aberdeen. The jewelry house offers watches clocks diamonds silverware and a full line of Beastman Kodaks and supplies plus talking machines and records. Mr Thomas has supported Aberdeen for 21 years and appears as a respected businessman.
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Twos. J. Thomas and Company
L. W. Herrick
Grays Harbor
G and
Wishkah Streets
Beastman Kodaks
Kodak
Thos. J. Thomas and Company
Aberdeen
Thomas
Aberdeen Carriage Company Elevates Local Industry
Aberdeen Carriage Company at 516 East Wishkah Street under Peter Ibsen builds wagons and carriages to order and offers repair work blacksmithing and horseshoeing. The firm, praised for high quality, strengthens Aberdeen's industrial profile and booster spirit.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Carriage Company
Wishkah Street
Peter Ibsen
Ibsen
Seattle
Aberdeen Construction Co Led by Andrew Peterson
Aberdeen Construction Company under Andrew Peterson contributes 100 to 150 local workers and supports Seattle contracts, driving Aberdeen’s growth through large projects and steady payrolls that boost local business and statewide contracting prestige.
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Abedeen Construction Company
Andrew Peterson
Grays Harbor
Peterson
Seattle
Aberdeen Construction Company
Brough
Aberdeen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union Cooperage CO
the Donovan Lumber CO
Union Mill CO
Washington State Colonization Company
South F Street
Rogers
ST. Joseph’s Hospital
C. Mankowski
Chehalis County
Dabney Block
Aberdeen Public Library
Heron Street Bridge
U. S. Employment Office
Aberdeen High School
Phil
S. Locke
Ketchum-Hill & CO
A. J. Fletcher
Locke
the Mecca Cafe
Grays Harbor Stevedore CO
Thos. J. Thomas & CO
Aberdeen Construction CO
Present High School
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