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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1909
Page
7
A 1909 guide explains drainage. It covers tile versus open ditches, planning with an engineer, cost efficiency by phased tile installation, sloughs and laterals, outlet designs, and precise tile laying using grade stakes and targets to ensure proper grade and avoid silt buildup.
In a group game the circle names a mouse inside and a cat outside. They move quickly as the cat darts in and the mouse exits. The chant "Mew" continues as the ring spins and the mouse tries to reenter, risking a forfeit if caught.
Two players leave a room and choose a person whether historical or fictitious plus an associated item such as dress, dog, or friend. Back in, one acts as the person and the other as the object, answering questions about themselves and the chosen item without revealing the other side until identification succeeds.
George Ross of Carpinteria Cal teaches his dog Rover to turn the wheel powering his scissors and knives sharpening machine. Rover climbs onto the wheel and merrily treads as Ross sharpens, barking reproachfully when business slows until rope restrains the stone. Rover grins when business is brisk and spins the wheel for a half hour after dinner before afternoon work resumes.
A parade of injuries and damage marks the Fourth of July as Reginald Grant loses an ear and Andrew Blake, Terbert Peters, Harold, Tom Foundhoor, Abbott Milliken, Anthony Collins and others suffer burns, scorches, or lost thumbs. The piece notes cottage and barn damage, scattered shreds of crackers, and a bleak tally of the yearly toll.
J. C. Cross attorney at law lists practice in state and federal courts with offices in Wishkah Block at G and Wishkah Streets. Austin M. Wade also located in Wishkah Block, Aberdeen.
In the Washington Superior Court Chehalis County the receiver W R Macfarlane will appear July 24 1909 at 10 30 A M at Montesano to heard objections to his final report and approve distribution of funds in Rupert Steamship Company case.
Julius L. Baer sues William Mauser and unknown parties in Chehalis County Washington to foreclose a tax lien on Lots 19 and 20 in Block 3 Depot Addition Aberdeen for 1903 1904 taxes with penalties interest and costs. Defendants must appear within sixty days of July 1 1909 or have the lien foreclosed.
Washington asks P J Nelson to appear within 60 days after June 14 1909 to answer the complaint seeking 1250 dollars and costs for an alleged May 12 1909 assault in Aberdeen Chehalis County. Writ of attachment levied on the southerly 35 feet of lots 1 2 3 4 5 Block 17 Benn's Central Addition to Aberdeen.
A string of light verse questions plays on word puns such as skates ness of fall of man and Havre homophones. The quips pair everyday scenes with comic misreadings and gentle mock philosophy.
A person is asked to place a coin on the floor in front of another so it cannot be picked up, then set with his back to the wall and heels together at the baseboard. He must lift the coin without moving his heels, which is claimed to be impossible, illustrating a foolproof sleight of foot.
Chameleons make engaging pets and require a warm cage with ample sunlight. They feed on meal worms, which are widely sold at bird stores, according to St. Nicholas.
A quaint toy described as a merry thought or wishing bone of a fowl is bored with a hole through the top. The bone is placed on the bridge of the nose and a thread is guided through the hole as a playful alibiy.
Answers to each couplet yield a named island or island group: Sandwich Islands for the luncheon clue, Shetland for the child’s ride, Long for length, Man for the latest and greatest, Newfoundiana for the sled dog’s origin, Caroline for a grandma name, Java for the coffee, New Guinea for mint gold, Canary for the small singing bird, and Marsha as the peace officer clue.
Creditors and others with claims against the estate of Ben Dean deceased must file with vouchers within twelve months of the first publication dated June 28 190 and address them to Carl C Ritenour administrator at J Cross Wishkah Block Aberdeen Chehalis County Washington The administrator’s chosen place of business is the office in Wishkah Block The first publication is June 28 with last publication on July 26
James H. Murphy holds Certificate of Delinquency 3516 for 1905 1906 taxes on Lot 12 in Block 14 Town of South Aberdeen Chehalis County Washington. Edward Anderson and unknown claimants must appear within sixty days or pay the due amount with costs or face a lien foreclosure in Superior Court Aberdeen Washington. Last publication July 29 1909.
Rudolph Distler files a verified claim against Della Bartlett alias Lila Flynn alias Lila Ehrhart in Aberdeen Washington to recover $50 plus interest from June 1 1909 and costs. The hearing is set for July 30 1909 at 9:00 a.m. unless appearance is made the claim is confessed and judgment granted. The case involves debts and property under Mark Payette and Hayes and Hayes Bankers.
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