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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
7
Elma’s business scene spotlight falls on F. E. Tompkins who since 1893 has run a reliable shop offering hardware, furniture and home furnishings. He is praised as enterprising, well liked, and dedicated to town and county interests.
About eighteen months ago Dr C W Jones opened his Elma office and has served the sick with notable ability. He has earned public trust and a fine reputation as a successful practitioner. Though young, he is well versed and has a bright future ahead. Since arriving in Elma he has formed lifelong friendships and proven himself a gentleman in every respect.
In Elma a popular local business, C C Beeson run a store selling cigars tobacco fruits and confectionery. He also handles stationery and acts as agent for daily papers, a feature that has made the establishment well regarded and well patronized.
R H Wade of Elma operates a leading jewelry store offering clocks watches silverware cut glass and precious stones. He is a skilled watchmaker jeweler and optician with a craft reputation for quality repair work and artistic detail. Wade is well known and supports Elma’s growth.
E S Avey of Elma is a young, successful attorney admitted five years ago. He has served as Elma city attorney throughout, built financial independence, and owns substantial Western Washington property. He leads in municipal and business affairs and participates in numerous enterprises.
Grays Harbor Sheet Metal Works at 500 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen offers blowpipe work cornices galvanized iron skylights metal and composition roofing heating and ventilation. Managed by C F Armstrong the firm is noted for high quality workmanship fair prices and a long established reputation in Chehalis county.
S W Johnston Transfer Co in Aberdeen offers general transfer services and a full livery. they handle furniture and goods with care, employ about twelve skilled workers, and count contracts for the Hoquiam hotel and Bush building in Chehalis among their notable projects. leaders C A Pinckney and J C Smith oversee operations from 315 Market Street with estimates available on request.
Aberdeen business house Goehrend Bros located at Michigan avenue and Hume street is noted for dealing in groceries and meats. Their stock includes a full range of fancy and staple groceries with fresh and cured meats.
The advertisement proclaims Porter & Company as one of the most complete up to date clothing stores in Southwestern Washington. It highlights character of operations and quality goods, with superior service and treatment, deserving of excellent patronage. It promises clothing and outfitting at moderate prices.
American travelers of today demand top service and Aberdeen's Hotel Washington is cited as the best, under the management and proprietorship of A. H. Griffin and J. L. Johnson.
Aberdeen advert tells of S. W. Johnston Transfer Company holding exclusive baggage contract with the N P railroad. Founder Mr S W Johnston extols the square deal ethos and steady growth. The feature also highlights Porter & Co advertising and Hotel Washington as top lodging in Southwestern Washington with modern amenities and popular hosts Griffin and Johnson.
The C A Pinckney Co is highlighted as expert plumbers, sheet metal workers, and steam and hot water fitters. Their Aberdeen branch has earned a wide reputation for high quality work and their contracts span Aberdeen and the surrounding region, demonstrating the company's superior skill and impact on community health and comfort.
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa extols Dr Kings New Discovery claiming it cures long standing threat and lung trouble others only relieved temporarily The remedy is sold at Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy and renowned for cough cold throat and lung healing.
The Aberdeen Herald presents a compact recap of city happenings including community events, council updates, and notable local happenings. Readers get quick access to names places dates and brief outcomes from the latest reporting.
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