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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
Northwestern Lumber Co stands as a major Hoquiam enterprise manufacturing lumber lath shingles and box shocks. The plant operates a saw mill with 150000 feet per ten hours and employs over 300 people locally, underscoring the city’s progress and future prosperity.
A local civic note lauds Hoquiam for its financial core as the First National Bank of Hoquiam stands as a benchmark of stability and moral status in the city. The piece asserts banking strength reflects the character of its community.
The Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle company operates the world’s largest shingle mill with a 700000 daily capacity and a saw mill output of 200000 feet per day. In 1907 the firm loaded 105 vessels and cut 68627998 feet of lumber, shipping 7538 cars and producing 11096000 shingles. President R I Lytle leads, with A H Kuhn supervising the plant, which plans to boost Hoquiam into a major Northwest city. The firm employs over 300 and markets steel grate bars patented by the company.
Quiam bank, with combined capital and surplus of 200 000, stands as a major financial and civic pillar in Grays Harbor. The institution, run by President Adams and officers Rockwell and Campbell, supports deposits loans discounts and exchange and operates its own fleet of vessels and timber holdings. The E. K. Wood Lumber Co employs 150 men with a $9 000 monthly payroll. in 1907 it shipped 30 155 641 feet of lumber and moved 6 263 644 feet by car and local sales. Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle Co Timber under O M Kelloy fuels Chehalis county growth alongside mills advancing the region’s development.
Grays Harbor Iron and Steel Co. is highlighted as the region’s largest mill supplier in Southwestern Washington, with diverse production including machinery, donkeys, yarders, lumber and dry kiln trucks, and bridge castings. Hoquiam General Hospital is praised as a leading regional institution with a modern facility, fifty patient capacity, twelve nurses, and a skilled medical staff led by Dr. H C Watkins and Dr. W B Wells, under Miss L Truman’s supervision.
E K Wood Lumber Co one of Grays Harbor's oldest and most substantial industries has played a key role in the up building of the community Its plant is located at Hoquiam for this long standing lumber operation.
Hoquiam emphasizes a well equipped and modern hospital as vital to a city. The article argues for substantial medical facilities and improved health services reflecting community priorities.
A. Werner describes nineteen years in Hoquiam from village to metropolitan city status. He notes his ongoing vigilance and efforts to aid town and county development.
The Hoquiam Trust Company completes a landmark building on Grays Harbor signaling growth for Hoquiam and Chehalis County. Harry C. Heermans leads regional development with real estate and local investments while the Hotel Improvement Company runs a modern Hoquiam hotel. Leaders James S. McKee J O Stearns Sidney Moore Heath push eastern capital to support city expansion. All inquiries to Heermans promise sound, legitimate dealings.
Mr. Werner conducts real estate and fire insurance business from 812 J Street with a well equipped office. He collects rents, pays taxes, and manages property for non residents. He represents strong global fire insurance firms and has earned a solid reputation for honorable methods and future prospects in Hoquiam. He is financially secure and highly regarded socially.
Levi and Baer run Hoquiam's largest clothing outlet known as the Horse Shoe Store. It showcases gents clothing and fur nishings with stock from leading factories, delivering world wide reputation for service and durability. The store is described as the home of quality and style in Hoquiam.
The Mirror Steam Laundry of Hoquiam is praised as the city’s leading laundry with modern equipment and superior work. Twenty five employees operate two delivery wagons and the firm also serves smaller nearby towns. Manager W A Connell upholds scrupulous cleanliness, forecasting continued growth and top local standing.
Harry C. Hermans discusses the broader progress of the western country, noting that no class of men has advanced the region more significantly than others. He emphasizes collective effort and frontier growth shaping the era.
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