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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
5
The Aberdeen Herald announces weekly publication by Mo J Carney and details subscription prices and discounts. It asserts the paper is the oldest on Grays Harbor with the largest Chehalis county circulation, warning that advertising contracts may be forfeited if claimed circulation is not absolutely true.
The Northern Pacific Co. seeks the vacation of L street for depot use while the city pushes for reciprocal access and an eastward railroad outlet. Aberdeeen's leniency toward the railroad prompts discussion of negotiating an easement in exchange for street vacation.
The Hoquiam papers misrepresent local interests in opposing the Monte Sano road while the Gazette accuses supporters of political motives. The writer promises to publish Hoquiam citizens who signed the petition and asks public judgment on the papers’ harmony with their city.
The school board asks the city council to open Fifth Street from G Street to Terrace Avenue to provide access for about 30 percent of the students, avoiding health-damaging stair climbs. A foot bridge across the gulch is also contemplated as an alternative.
By reason of its political faith the HeERALp argues against contests for the deputy collector post. It warns against choosing a candidate from outside Aberdeen, asserting the city should not risk a foreign appointee. Aberdeen remains the port of entry, and should stay under local influence.
The Mason County Journal releases a 44 page Pan American Exposition supplement. It is to be distributed at Buffalo and will aid Mason County by sharing illustrated facts and statistics of the county’s business and resources.
The Centralia News has changed hands and appeared last week under the management of Thos H Dunkley and Sons formerly of the Chehalis Examiner. The paper is enlarged and improved in appearance and news matter under the new name News Examiner.
The railroad construction to North Beach would bring added prosperity to Grays Harbor this fall, and its completion will open up a rich country area for settlement and lumbering industries.
Nelson Bennett, contractor for the Hoquiam to Gordonville railroad extension on North Beach, arrived Saturday and began preparations. By Sunday three car loads of hoses and tools arrived, and by Monday several right of way contracts were let with the first camp set up at Grays Harbor City.
Fire discovered in the attic of Patterson & Locke's office on Heron Street near Gatreet. Chief Koehler led six hoses from the roof, cutting a hole to reach the attic. flames were extinguished in half an hour. Damage to the building about 150 dollars, occupants' losses total around 290 dollars insured in part.
A nineteenth century guide urges men to escort their wives to hotel parlors then return after registration, advise checking room prices up front, and warn women to use parlors and send cards to request preferences. It notes theft risks and reliability of staff, plus tips on locked trunks and safe handling. Also includes recipes for cocoa cordial and squirrel pie.
Instructional note on table decoration using La France roses and maid enhair ferns with striped grass forming a wavy line. It suggests a second scheme of holly berries and leaves with asparagus fern. Candle shades vary by scheme, pink for the first and red for the second.
A past note advises a cough remedy with boiled linseed tea thickened and sweetened with sugar and lemon juice. It recommends flavoring with lemon and boiling black Spanish licorice with the mixture to aid a cough.
The rivers and harbors committee of the fifty six congress arrived in Aberdeen on a special train. They were met by the reception committee and the Fire Department Band and escorted around the city. The party toured mills and shipyards, heard local statistics, then traveled by steamer to Montesano for a clambake and lunch. They later viewed the jetty at Westport and returned aboard the T C Reed.
Madame Pauli, a modiste, opens first class dressmaking at 156 Wishkah Street Aberdeen WA. The shop offers party gowns and tailor made suits with family sewing as a specialty and guarantees high class work at reasonable prices. 1000 dollars worth of fine dry goods are available at cost.
Copy for advertisements in the HeraLp must be in this office by noon on Wednesday to insure publication in the current issue.
Multiple vessels including schooners Estabana Chas Falk Kona A J West ElDorado Sailor Boy John F Miller and steamer Newburg Coronado Coquille River and LaGironde connected to American mill Aberdeen Lumber Shingle mill West Slade Anderson Middleton for destinations such as San Francisco San Pedro San Pedro Honolulu San Pedro Ventura Cal Santa Rosalia Mexico Manila P I and Honolulu.
Marriages occur at Aberdeen home of the bride and at Mrs. Tobys residence in this city. William C Gawley weds Luella Hoisington Rev Chas McDermoth officiates. Chas F Rowland and Delia Edwards Hughson wed in Aberdeen. Fred Brantner weds Julia Ross at the M E parsonage Cosmopolis. The Herap extends best wishes for long prosperous lives.
Wanthd qualified representatives in each city and town for sale of bonded and tax paid standard Whiskies. Good opportunity for right man with references required. Address Distributors Distribut 1a Co Monon Building Chicago NL. WANTED ladies and gentlemen to introduce Dr White's Electric Comb patent 1899. Coins money. Send 50c for sample to J N Rose Gen Mgr Decatur IL.
160 acres of farmland for sale or trade near Matt Mattzen's on the Wyncocie river in Aberdeen Washington. Fifty acres are bottomland. A bona fide farmer will find favorable payment terms. Inquire of G M Power Owner Aberdeen Wash.
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