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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1909
Page
7
James A. Edgerton reports that the Hughes commission findings support curb speculation, condemn bucket shops, and urge 20 percent margins with a tax on undelivered securities. The piece notes rising real estate activity, hints at independent Democratic organization, and reports on subway financing and Pure Milk advocates.
A New York City teacher who has studied mathematics for a decade is believed to have solved Fermat’s last theorem. The prize may go to her, with Gottingen delaying decision for two years as the professors review her eight page proof. She was born in New England, educated at Cornell, and taught in Brooklyn and New York.
E W Jones of St Louis notes a difference between US and London drug stores. He observed London apothecaries use the sign Prescriptions correctly compounded which, he says, boosts customer confidence since most people know little about ingredient details.
A novelist living near Indianapolis recalls hiring a man who claimed to be a gardener without basis. The worker proves useless and is dismissed with jaunty indifference. The gardener quips that writing books may be his next path, remarking that he isn’t as bright as he once thought.
Mrs Randall exclaims over a sudden downpour praising its relief for drying plants. She notes flowers and lawns enjoying Cicad heavens while realizing she left the baby outside in the yard during the shower. The scene ends with a moment of parental alarm.
A Chicago News quip notes Zeke Crossby racing to the barn to grease his auto and ready the motors so a daughter’s elopement with a boarder can proceed without breakdown. Hiram Hardapple and a hired man recount the plan and motive.
Margaret, a city resident, travels to the country to visit relatives. At breakfast she casually remarks on a honey dish and quips that they keep a bee, reflecting light hearted country life observations.
Julius L. Baer seeks foreclosure on real property in Aberdeen Chehalis County for delinquent 1904 1908 taxes plus penalties and costs. The defendants William Mauser and Mauser spouse and unknown owners must answer within 60 days of first publication July 1 1909 or face a judgment foreclosing the lien.
Paris hosts a bourse aux chats in a large back chamber of a Wineshop. Cats of many sizes leap and miaul as customers, mostly artisans like farriers and cooks, trade for 50 centimes to a franc. The tale notes cat flesh reportedly used in stews at enterprising restaurants.
The article notes Queen Wilhelmina of Wolland is wealthier than some rulers but far from the richest. It contrasts her fortune with the Russian and Austrian emperors and with the Danish, Belgian, and Greek royal houses. It claims she inherited only her father's fortune and nothing from other relatives.
The Young Turks have revolutionized the legal profession, allowing lawyers to use headed note papers with name address and telephone number. Hours and fee tariffs remain restricted for now, but status as a professional advocate is recognized.
London review argues that the United States, with under 160 years of history and a frontier background, struggles to appreciate mature civic sensibilities. It critiques diplomats for applying European norms to American behavior.
The state of Washington issues a summons to P. J. Nelson in Chehalis County for a civil action seeking 1250 dollars plus costs due to an alleged May 12 1909 assault in Aberdeen. A writ of attachment covers the southern 35 feet of lots 1 2 3 4 5 in Block 17 Benn’s Central Addition. First publication June 14 1909.
In Chehalis County Washington the Superior Court notices creditors to file claims against the estate of Ben Dean deceased within twelve months of the first publication dated June 28 1909. Carl C Ritenour administrator and J C Cross attorney announce the place of business at Wishkah Block Aberdeen Washington for claims and vouchers. First publication June 28 last publication July 26.
James H. Murphy sues Edward Anderson and unknown claimants in Chehalis County Washington to foreclose a tax lien certificate of 8516 from 1907 against Lot 12, Block 14, Town of Scutty Aberdeen. Taxes paid 1907 and 1908 plus interest total 3.98, with 15 percent annual rate. case to be decided in Superior Court after June 17, 1909 first publication.
In Chehalis County Washington Rudolph Distler sues Della Bartlett alias Lila Flynn alias Lila Ehrhart for $50 with interest from June 1 1999 and costs. Hearing set for the 80th day of July 1909 at 9 am at the Aberdeen office. failure to appear will admit the claim. Attorneys Conway and Snider.
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