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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
5
Fragmentary note mentions a lathe band event run by a group or entity described as sh nets, with unclear connection to an improving outcome. The readable bits suggest a technical or workshop context and potential performance or operation by named party. Further detail missing.
Numerous brief items from Montesano to Aberdeen note travels and visits, business and real estate, a ship repair at Cosmopolis, new restaurants and a band saw North Coast lumber mill, fishing and dairy ads, a drowning body found, a Catholic church updating, and a WCTU meeting with fundraising.
Robe Lowry of the Pacific hotel opens the Pavillion at Westport, promising clean rooms and luxury tables. He will also run a livery stable with horses and carriages for visitors.
The Union Shingle mill at South Aberdeen burned to the ground after a night fire at 2 a.m. due to sparks from a smokestack. The dry kiln held 700000 shingles and survived with no wind to spread the blaze. Owners Hurlburt & Hackett face a heavy loss with insured value settled at 3668.80.
Wednesday evening in East Aberdeen H. E. Hanson and Miss Bertha E. Ring wed with Rev. Gibson officiating at the bride’s parents home. Over forty guests attended as Gracie Gilbreath and Marguerite Wilson served as flower girls. The couple will reside in Aberdeen after August 10 following a honeymoon cruise along the Sound and Columbia River.
The program for the Lady Minstrels Friday and Saturday nights promises a treat for all who attend. The cake walk and pickanninnies receive high praise and the dancing and jokes are described as fresh and clean. General admission is 25 or 50 cents with reserved seats at 75 cents.
W. B. Paine & Co. offers free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption to attract customers. The remedy is advertised as curing coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and all throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free with large sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar, each bottle warranted.
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney trouble and general fatigue. J W Gardner of Idaville Ind testifies Electric Bitters revived his strength appetite and zest for life. The remedy is sold for 50 cents at W B Paine Co drug store with a guarantee.
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