Death by own action was man of note
The nude body of Dr. C. W. DeBirckley was found on Westport beach identified by his widow. A bullet wound in his arm, causing inability to practice surgery, led to his death after despondency and heavy drinking. He served as a surgeon in Cuba with Col. Roosevelt and had ties to French society. The body may be shipped to France for burial.
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C. W. DeBirckley
France
Cuba
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Dr. DeBirckley
Westport
Kenny
Pinnick & Kenny
DeBirckley
Aberdeen
Hunter
Lena DeBirckley
Morgan Street
Birckley
Paris
United States Army
de Brickley
St. Louis
Tampa
Fla
Lesson on the sands of Gallilee by Langhorne at Chehalis
The poem recalls Jesus writing a lesson of mercy Cast the first stone on the seashore as onlookers abstain. A scarlet woman seeks mercy and receives it, moving the crowd to conscience. W. W. Langhorne of the Lewis County Bar sends the note from Chehalis Washington dated July 3 1914.
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Blue Gallilee
Gallilee
W. W. Langhorne
Lewis County
Chehalis, Wash
Democrats to Elect Delegates at Hoquiam Meeting
The Democratic County Central Committee will meet next Tuesday evening at City Hall Hoquiam to elect 23 delegates to the State Democratic convention in Seattle on Saturday July 18. Other matters of vital importance to the local party organization will be discussed and attendance urged.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Hoquiam
Seattle
Livingston Assigns Store to Marion Creditor
J A Livingston of Livingston and Co department store assigned the business to Lee Hall of Marion Indiana for the J V Farwell Co principal creditor and other creditors. Livingston has been ill and is in Portland for treatment. Assignee Hall has not announced future plans for the store.
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J. A. Livingston
Livingston & Co. Department Store
Lee Hall
Marion
Ind
J. V. Farwell Co
Livingston
Portland
Wise advertisers seek Chehalis paper dominance
The Herald stands as Chehalis County’s most circulated newspaper, delivering broad readership and strong local presence that advertisers recognize as essential for reaching the community.
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the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Modern Printing at Moderate Prices Aberdeen Printing Co
Aberdeen Printing Co offers affordable printing services with a focus on modern methods and fair pricing. The ad highlights quick turnaround, quality work, and a range of options for small businesses and individuals.
Hoquiam Awaits Pana Man Eastern Lumber Plant
Hoquiam reports that the Pana Man Eastern Lumber Company will start work within a month on a new lumber and shingle mill across the river from Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle. Negotiations for land title progress, ground clearing and building operations are expected soon. A Hoquiam river bridge project near the Lytle plant is under study, with R F Lytle returning from Portland to finalize railroad plans.
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Hoquiam
Panaman Eastern Lumber Company
Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Company
Hoquiam River
Lytle
R. F. Lytle
Portland
Kickaboo Worm Killer Ad Claims Kids Have Worms
An old advertisement warns parents their child may suffer worms showing symptoms like coated tongue and pale complexion. It promotes Kickaboo Worm Killer in candy form, claimed to kill worms and aid expulsion, priced 25c at druggists.
Three Men and Team Plunge Into Wishkah River
Jack Stafford Jas Landers and Al Melville fell 25 feet into the Wishkah River while returning from their ranch. Melville could not swim and nearly drowned but was rescued by Landers who dragged him to shore. Stafford and Landers were bruised. the horses and carriage were dragged into the river.
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Jack Stafford
al Melville
Jim Landers
Wishkah
Melville
Stafford
Landers
Glorious Second Splash Aims at Community Pride
The second annual Splash celebration drew large crowds as Esther Dole drew tickets from the sealed box. Captain H A Comeau won the Studebaker and W H Cady took the Ford, with both cars staying in Aberdeen. Governor Ernest Lister spoke on citizenship, immigration quality, and state growth, praising Chehalis County for the holiday pageantry and welcoming diverse participation.
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Carl S. Weatherwax
Esther Dole
Frank Dole
Studebaker
Ford
H. A. Comeau
Comeau Furniture Co
W. H. Cady
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Comeau
Cady
L. H. Burnett
Lister
Hotel Washington
Marriage Licenses Granted in Montesano Area
The Montesano region issued a batch of marriage licenses last week listing couples including A. E. Rogers with Jennie J. Day of Hoquiam and G. B. Pulver with Linda Skromme of Roland Iowa, among others in Hoquiam Aberdeen Cosmopolis Olympia and Elma.
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A. E. Rogers
Jennie J. Day
Hoquiam
G. B. Pulver
Cosmopolis
Linda Skromme
Roland
Iowa
E. A. Hayland
Jessie Peterson
Olympia
R. G. Bezzo
Mamie E. Allen
W. P. Jones
Aberdeen
Audrey M. Cook
H. M. Nelson
Huldah T. Thompson
P. Phillips
Ruth A. Young
W. F. Green
Eddie A. Smothers
Doty
Gust Trude
Sylvia Wuerth
H. C. Brooks
Sarah J. Pierson
Elma
E. H. Ellingson
Mollie A. Stacie
London
All the News All the Time in the Herald
A brief nod to the Herald's round-the-clock coverage emphasizes its claim to provide continuous updates across sports, politics, business, and local notices for readers seeking instant information.
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The
Herald
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as instant relief for neuralgia, sciatica, and various pains with a testimonial from J R Swinger of Louisville. Promotes home use and availability in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes, and also Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores.
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Sloan
Bucklen
Pierre Wins Insurance Against Kansas City Casualty
William H. Pierre, a printer and saloon keeper, was informed the supreme court affirmed a Chehalis county court ruling awarding $5,000 in damages in his suit against Kansas City Casualty for insurance on the death of his wife Mrs Pierre. She was burned to death in Aberdeen years ago in the family home, and he sought the insurance money for a violent death.
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William H. Pierre
Supreme Court
Chehaliz
Kansas City
Campais
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