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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1915
Page
2
Waughs News announces relocation to Broadway and Heron Streets in the Electric Building about 100 feet west of the old site. The larger showroom showcases labor saving displays, new Fall stock arriving in carload lots, and summer goods sharply discounted to clear out this month. Open daily 8 am to 6 pm with promises of lower prices and doubled buying power at the new location.
Miss Frances Glanzy visited Harbor area residents on the weekend. W A Vinton of Portland bought 38 acres in Elma Garden. Miss Frances Seybold went to Seattle for several days with friends. Audrey Crain hosted a birthday gathering last Thursday in Bernor. Mrs H R Taylor to visit the San Francisco fair and spend summer in California. John Shelby Jr. travels to Tacoma for a knee operation after an autumn football injury. Mr and Mrs R C Callow moved from Mason County to Elma. Wakefield Bros. Garage wins school transport contract for winter with two autos serving South Union and across the river to Elma. Work soon begins on a real concrete bridge over Grequallum toward McCleary replacing the old Weeden structure, about 40 feet long. Rains damage hay. Edward Lambert of South Elma reports 40 acres in shock with minor injuries.
About two weeks ago a letter from Ocosta to Hoquiam containing checks for deposit at First National Bank of Hoquiam was rifled. Checks totaling about 250 dollars were cashed by local Hoquiam merchants who misused the funds. Postmaster Anderson of Ocosta reported the mail sack was opened without a cut, suggesting access by a mail key.
Lace and embroidery create a refined garment in the illustration made of fine handkerchief linen. Ribbons weave through lace openings ending in side bows. The 1915 girl styles low neck hair parted to the side with loose waves, and an evening jeweled bandeau worn low on the forehead in Cleopatra fashion.
A gown named Rose features rune colored embroidered chiffon, a full skirt with rose garland fullness, a bodice cut with a tiny peplum, and chiffon arm straps adorned with garlands of roses, highlighting seasonal fashion.
The theft is under postal authorities review and a quick arrest is expected. Checks passed at numerous spots for small sums have created a clear trail for investigators to pursue.
New furnished reservations are now being accepted for Westport Cottages. Contact A. C. Maginnis at Box 496 Westport Washington for details.
Major H W Patton returns from San Francisco where he attended the International Press congress and the National Press association meeting and praises the Panama Pacific exposition as beautiful, instructive, and worth a month of study for young people. Three bridges are under construction on the Wishkah road with graveling planned this season to aid winter travel. Rural route petition gathers support along Wishkah and Wynooche valleys pending road completion.
Hoquiam city commission sold the $157000 bond issue to Harris Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago at 99.32 cents on the dollar, netting $155932. Five other bids were submitted.
Merchants plan a picnic at Electric Park on July 29 featuring prizes valued around $100 for athletic events. Events include base running, dashes for men women and children, tug of war between Aberdeen and Hoquiam, barrel and ball, nail driving, egg and spoon races, and more with cash, candy and cigars as rewards.
Malone July 17 Nesika club held a business meeting at the home of Mrs. James McKay. Mrs. Arthur D. Hunter and children returned from Centralia. Mrs. Guy Kittredge hosted tea for guest Miss Gunda Hanson of Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead arrived from North Yakima to reside here.
An Aberdeen advertisement by Dr. Phillips at Wheeler Building 106% E Heron St offers comfort foot care with a money-back satisfaction guarantee and a contact phone 410 78 4.
Diana the Huntress, a seven foot replica of the Louvre statue, was installed in Montesano high school hallway as a gift from the class of 1915. It marks the fifth or sixth statue donated to the building, part of Supt. Wheeler’s effort to make the schools centers of art and learning.
John Harrison Stuart, a 26 year old brakeman at the White Star mill in Whites, was crushed when a log car load shifted during unloading. He died on site and was shipped to Centralia with the Eagles escorting the casket. He left a wife and two children.
A. B. Jessup, night watchman at Hoquiam Sash and Door mill, fell through a kiln trap and was badly burned on the feet. He was taken to General hospital for treatment.
Washington July 17 Postmaster General Burleson enacted new parcel post rules raising the combined length and girth limit to 84 inches to allow standard fruit and berry crates. The department also authorized a receipt system for fourth class parcels with a one cent fee and stamp.
The Herald stands as the county’s most circulated newspaper, widely read across Grays Harbor. Advertisers recognize its reach and influence for local campaigns and business notices.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Worner relocated to Mo Clips for the summer. The Oakville Fair Association set an October 7 8 9 10 schedule for the fall fair. Thornton Bryan and Edgar Garrard fished at Black Lake with poor luck. O H Fry traveled to Seattle to join his daughter Mrs G F Houts for the summer. Mr and Mrs A J Durward of Montesano visited with Mrs Durward's sister Mrs C J Fry. Mr and Mrs T J Watkins Nettie Cook and sons Arthur Ed Gibson drove to Montesano on business. Prof and Mrs C F Monroe were hosted for dinner by Mr and Mrs C C Scates.
McCLEARY July 17 Capt. F T Nelson and wife left for San Francisco and California. Miss Louise Haskell leaves for Chehalis to visit for a couple of weeks. Wallace Bray sprained his ankle and cannot work this week. Wohelo Social Committee Opal Watson and Inez Wilson hosted a party at Opal Watson’s home. W N Snyder won the clock from E C Miller the jeweler. C M Doty moved his family to Summit Lake this week.
Mrs Hughes travels to Tacoma after her brother’s death. The Ald hosted a supper on July 3 and served ten gallons of ice cream. Mrs Bryan Caldwell and children visit Mrs T McNutt for a week. Lawrence and Alice Perry spend part of their vacation with their sister Mrs J H Meservey.
The Montesano column notes Mr and Mrs R G Trask and two children vacationing two weeks at Burton on Vashon Island. Novelty Club gathers July 23 at Mrs J Calder home, G A R members invited. Various residents travel to Seattle Olympia and Lake Cushman for visits and outings. A Morse family 19th anniversary surprise party was held for Robert Morse.
Aberdeen Printing Co at 309 East Wishkab Street appears in a local business listing for printing services. The note identifies the shop by name and street address in the city directory.
A short notice states weeks they will live on the shore and enjoy a genuine vacation. The fragment suggests plans for coastal residence and leisure.
SATSOP July 17 notes Mrs P C G and children visited Mrs Peter last week. Gretchen and Ida Schafer stay with their aunt in Elma. Mr and Mrs George Smith and family move to the west branch farm. Miss Ruby Smith visits Mrs George Smith. Peter Schafer did Montesano business Tuesday. Dan Gleason had a finger bitten off by a pig several weeks ago.
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