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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1910
Page
3
Local notes report dozens of Aberdeen and Hoquiam residents traveling to nearby towns for visits and events. Regular updates include moves to Seattle Tacoma Ray mond and Centralia, plus social visits by the Bendlin Hartung Apple families and other area residents.
Miss Helen O Toole of Tacoma visits Aberdeen friends. A A Star Transfer Co advertises light and heavy nauling with phone 4201. Mr and Mrs A G Trask from Montesano visit Trask's father over Sunday. Major Patten formerly Aberdeen Bulletin editor arrives to greet old friends. R F Wilbur from the east opens offices in the Dabney Pearson block on Heron Street and leases the former Bush suite.
A quiet ceremony was held at 913 West Market on Wednesday July 20 1910 at 1030 am with Miss Rachel Anderson of Aberdeen and Mr Chas E Land of Hancock Minnesota uniting in marriage. Rev Chas McDermoth officiated and only close relatives attended. A luncheon followed and the couple left on the 1215 train for Minnesota visiting Canton South Dakota on the way.
State Senator Alex Polson of Hoquiam says he will not seek the congressional nomination from the second district. He notes he never intended to run and believes no candidate from this county can win now, citing alliances and late entry into the contest.
Patrolmen receive orders to strictly enforce the mobile speed ordinance in the city and to prohibit burning refuse in streets and on vacant lots. Officers must remove obstructions such as wood piles and building materials and ensure red lights are placed at night or face penalties under city law.
William Seegar, jailed 30 days and fined $50 for passing a canceled check, is released by order of Judge Phillips. The case revealed another man attempted the same fraud, prompting doubt about Seegar's guilt and the judge granted him the benefit of the doubt.
Ensign Sadie Withrow and Lieut Blanche Martin who led the local Salvation Army for a year left Friday for Seattle where Withrow will be stationed and Martin will receive an assignment They are succeeded by Capt Josie Messinger and Capt Johnson who arrived Friday night from Seattle
The Aber deen and Hoquiam butchers and grocers will hold their third annual picnic at Westport beach next Thursday. Boats depart Aberdeen at 7 45 a m and Hoquiam at 8 15 a m. The Aberdeen band will accompany the excursionists and a program of athletic sports will close with a grand ball.
Police Chief George S. Dean and County Coroner Smits confirm a buried human skeleton on Grays Harbor near Indian creek marking an Indian grave. The skull and bones belong to a man buried over a decade ago. Old clothing found in Indian creek is believed to be unrelated debris.
Remains of H D P Chapman longtime secretary of Aberdeen lodge No 593 B P O Elks laid to rest at Fern Hill cemetery after 1 30 PM services at the hall. Rev Charles McDermoth delivered a brief eulogy with Elks orchestra and solos by Mrs G P Halferty and Herbert Dunlop. Aberdeen city band led funeral procession to the Elks burial lot for final rites. Chapman was a pioneer and longtime lodge secretary remembered for his cheer and fellowship.
Mrs. Marie Branigan and her four children reside in the Vendome hotel. She was arrested Friday night on the complaint of Health Officer Schumacher for dumping garbage into the slough behind the hotel. Judge Phillips suspended a $20 fine pending a repeat offense.
C C Quackenbush, president of the city council, filed his declaration to run for county clerk on Saturday. He is the third candidate, joined by Lurry Herriman of Elma and W J Murphy of Montesano.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Blum were struck by a car early Friday near Hoquiam. Their buggy from Johnston livery stable overturned. both were knocked unconscious and taken to Hoquiam Hospital. Mrs Blum suffered a broken nose and deep forehead gash. Mr Blum injured in his right hand and body. The driver had no lights and appeared to speed toward the Hoquiam fire with no warning.
The Rexall Store at 216 South H Street highlights its well equipped prescription department and special attention given to this branch of the business.
Saginaw Lumber Company operating opposite Elma is constructing about five miles of railway to connect with the Union Pacific Milwaukee system. Previously timber shipped by water via the Harbor. Two miles are finished and a connection will be made at Delzine Creek.
Friday afternoon a maid, Gertrude Shaw, living with Councilman A. E. Alexander, drank carbolic acid in a personal crisis. Neighbors, including Mrs. George J. Wolff, heard screams and called for help. She was taken to hospital and, though in distress, stood a chance to recover amid a love affair disappointment.
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