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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1912
Page
3
Local column pages list a flood of daily notices. Evans Drug Co promotes cures and a wide range of goods while residents travel to Seattle Cohassett Beach Montesano Portland and Olympia for visits and outings. Community events include church and women’s groups meetings and a large Owls club smoker.
Mrs. Isabelle C. Kendall editor of the literary bureau and A P Chapman Jr of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway were in Aberdeen Friday gathering material for a booklet on Grays Harbor and Southwestern Washington. She praised the climate scenery and local attractions.
Crowds from across the county filled Aberdeen streets to attend the circus. Native attendees from nearby reservations were notable critics of the performances, and both shows drew large, enthusiastic audiences who called the display excellent.
The night school conducted by the district moves from Franklin school house to the J M Weather Wax High school due to space in the former building. Attendance has fallen slightly because several mills run five quarter time, averaging about 120 last week.
C E Arney of Spokane Northern Pacific railway immigration and industrial agent spent Saturday in Aberdeen meeting locals about a large St Paul land show exhibit. He toured Pacific Beach with Mrs Arney praising local produce and urged securing fine fruit and vegetable specimens for the display including preserved fruits and vegetables.
Lloyd Labelle of Tahola challenges Wm Rutschow of Aberdeen for a 165 pound match. Rutschow is Harbor champion and one of the harbor’s best. Labelle is a husky newcomer with potential. A bout would draw a strong crowd wherever held.
The county board of equalization will convene on the first Monday in August and stay for three weeks. Due to timber land cruising this year, the board is expected to have extra work, and taxpayers are urged to review their assessments during the first week if possible.
Attorney W. W. Boner of this city announces his candidacy for Chehalis County Superior Judge. With Judges Mason Irwin and Ben Sheeks also seeking reelection, three contenders will vie for two seats. Boner aims to present his claims publicly and believes he has a fair chance, as judges run on a non partisan ticket and campaigns stay largely formal.
Corporal Aubrey R. Archer of Company G becomes the first motorcycle scout in active service. He will carry dispatches from the Blue Army headquarters to regimental commanders as the army moves begins today.
Crowds gather to view a show window display in Bryan featuring a bottle suspended at an angle pouring a continuous stream of grape juice while the bottle stays two thirds full. The trick is the work of R. W. of Bryan, noted as a mechanical genius.
Mike Howland injured by an automobile described as filled with special police answering a hurry up call during the I W W agitation. His claim for 21000 damages was rejected by the city council and he will bring suit in superior court.
Mrs L E Richardson departed Friday for Sandusky Ohio being summoned by the death of her daughter. Mr Richardson had left for the bedside of his daughter and the writer reached there a few hours after death.
Glenn Burrows a bookkeeper for the United States National Bank and his wife were at Lake Quinsault when Burrows fell ill at the Locke ranch on Friday. Dr. O R Austin operated on him yesterday for appendicitis and he is reported recovering nicely this morning.
Judge J. M. Phillips, former Aberdeen police judge, announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in the Aberdeen precinct Chehalis County. His strong record in Aberdeen court makes his election highly likely.
Gust Verner Swanson, infant son of Mr and Mrs Gust Swanson of 910 Summit Street, was baptized yesterday afternoon by Rev John J Hulen. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Martin Pearson. About twenty five guests attended and a dinner followed the ceremony.
The annual picnic of Grays Harbor provi sion dealers is set for Thursday July 25. A special Northern Pacific train will carry excursionists from Cosmopolis Aberdeen and Hoquiam to Pacific Beach with a return trip in the evening. Twelve coaches plus extra cars for guests. Quinsault Indians will perform water sports and surf canoeing. Pacific Beach residents schedule two baseball games, plus horse and auto races on the beach. Lunch and dinner will be available at the Pacific Beach hotel for non-providing attendees.
Seattle wedding rumor surfaces with claims of an engagement between Myrtle Thornton and William Fouche. John T. Thornton says the announcement is baseless and cites no confirmed plans.
Baseball fans await a Sunday game at Electric Park as the Elks face the Aberdeen club. Aberdeen fields most of its top players, and the Elks promise a fast contest likely to please the crowd.
Miss Dorothy F Appleyard daughter of Mr and Mrs William Appleyard of Aberdeen married E M Faulk last Tuesday in Montesano officiated by Rev R L Shelley. They left by train for a Sound trip and will reside at 504 East Second Street.
Ed Benner, an employee of the Grays Harbor Stevedore Co., was severely hurt Saturday afternoon at the Slade mill dock while loading a vessel. A heavy timber fell and struck him on the side, causing painful injuries though no serious outcomes are expected.
A Fayetteville resident and sister credit Dr King’s New Discovery with curing frightful coughs and suspected consumption. The testimonial claims rapid relief from sore lungs coughs colds hemorrhage lagrippe asthma hay fever croup and whooping cough. Trial bottle free 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by all druggists.
Meadowbrook Creamery Co invites orders for fresh churned butter with special delivery at 10 AM or 4 PM and regular wagon service on milk routes. Contact number 7881.
Sunday school at 10 and church service at 11 with additional Wednesday evening service at 8. Reading room at Finch Building open daily 1:30 to 5 except Sundays. A humorous dialogue shows a creditor pressing for payment of a bill to cover lawyer fees to sue the debtor.
A nostalgic guide to preparing peaches including raw serving for freestones, peach turnovers with cream, peach pot pie, shortcake, baked peaches with almonds, and a peach sponge dessert. It emphasizes serving chilled, sugared fruit with whipped cream and almond flavoring, with steps for skinning and layering.
Epictetus argues that duty comes from natural relation to others including family, neighbors, and citizens. Even a bad father does not alter your responsibility to conform your will to nature and act rightly without being damaged by others.
Nature makes eyes bright and warns against artificial brightening. Avoid reading in poor light and lying down. Bathe eyes often in cold water and occasionally with boracic acid solution. Use an eyecup bought from a drug store. Cold baths strengthen and brighten eyes. teach children this habit daily.
The piece describes French gray oblong sheets for square envelopes with white tissue lining. It notes small correspondence cards, slender gold or silver initials, and summer stationery with narrow color borders on pale sheets. Rugged-edged sheets are also mentioned as a durable option.
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