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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
1
The Aberdeen city council approved eight to three an ordinance to build a road around the Dabney bluff using prison labor with Mayor Parks to decide feasibility. A revised fire ordinance creates a fire safe district along E street and Wishkah, banning wooden structures.
Representative Humphrey reports assurances from President Taft Secretary Fisher and the agricultural department of cooperation to upgrade the Olympic national monument to a national park, blocking mining within the reserve while enabling development elsewhere. The move follows a finding that Fisher had no authority to permit mining, and a bill to place the reserve on park footing will be introduced soon.
About 40 people connected with George J. Wolff dry goods store and their families gathered at the park after hours for a big picnic. They enjoyed games and a large dinner with Verney serving ice cream in grand style.
The U S National bank reorganized Tuesday evening selecting a new board of trustees A W Middleton C M Weatherwax W J Patterson and A L Paine all of Hoquiam Patterson becomes president replacing F G Jones Patterson has begun duties as president The trustees plan to strengthen the bank as a key factor in Grays Harbor finances
Fresh from the press the Northern Pacific distributes a illustrated booklet detailing its transcontinental train service. The guide includes interior and exterior car cuts and diagrams describing the equipment, aimed at tempting tourists.
A. B. Wilson from Calgary compares Calgary’s religious and civic atmosphere with Aberdeen’s. He notes American influences in Canadian towns and recounts a Sunday disturbance where two street preachers clashed with locals. He hints at Alberta’s taxation system and promises further comments.
Mr and Mrs C F Perry arrived this week in their car from Los Angeles and will visit relatives this summer. They traveled six weeks up the coast stopping for fishing and report a splendid trip. The Herald tells it all.
Relatives of logger Robert C. Kearney question the coroner’s ruling of accidental death after his body was found in the Chehalis river during Fourth of July festivities. He had small cash, a missing $20 check, and a $35 payment reported. no bruises were found. Funeral planned at Methodist church with sister Mrs Hulet and brother David Kearney present.
Wilson Buttner of Raymond denied a press dispatch claiming he attempted to bribe a juror in a Pacific county superior court case. He testified a conversation with a party who became a juror led to the rumor, and the contempt hearing found no offense. He was honorably acquitted.
The Herald highlights several advertisers guiding readers to new deals and services. The feature spotlights retailers, shops, and local brands offering limited time promotions and community support.
At a Montesano meeting on July 12 the board heard Superintendent McKillip’s plan to fund the Teachers Institute with a $365 estimate, requested a transfer of $200 from current expenses, and took the move under advisement. Emma Swedblom was licensed to run a ferry on the Hoquiam river at Polson's slough. The district boundary for School District No. 7 was certified, tracing extensive lines across townships 21 and 11 to form a territory taken from District No. 59. Bids for gravel surfacing on state road No. 9% were opened and awarded to August Wallin as the lowest bidder at $1,616. The treasurer was ordered to rebate Alfred Nelson $16.87 for a double personal property assessment in 1910 and to refund William Oliver $7.07 for a double tax payment on certain blocks in Bowes addition. The board also ordered the tax rolls adjusted to remove Chas. Potter’s 1910 tax due to exemption status, and referred the Lewisdale plat to the county engineer. The meeting adjourned until August 1, 1911.
Ralph Royker drove from Seattle with a party to the Hotel Washington for a reunion with old friend A. H. Griffin, once partners in a Dawson cafe. Royker’s car displayed the Golden Potlatch pennants, popular in Seattle for the festival of the gift of gold.
Discussions at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Fairmont hotel focused on fortifying Grays Harbor amid rising shipping development. Supporters cited dangers from hostile attacks and Bremerton gun movements, while opponents urged government action and preferred delaying until harbor importance grew. The group also voted to rescind earlier anti outside real estate resolutions, and A W Perley discussed state railroad reforms improving service.
The Odd Fellows of Grays Harbor plan a large public picnic at Pacific Beach on Saturday July 29. Committees from local lodges organize games and sports with a well filled lunch basket urged for all attendees. A morning train will take guests to the event and a six pm return train will bring them home. Round trip fare is 1.30 dollars and ticket sales start soon.
Edward Eliason died in hospital after being found by Chief Templeman and Officer Kelley in a severely intoxicated state. A member of the Sailors Union, he did not recover from his dissipation. Burial likely at county expense as relatives are unknown. Mr and Mrs Linn and daughter of Pennsylvania visited R E Taggart this week and plan to travel to Olympia and Anacortes then winter in California.
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