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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1915
Page
3
A long column of brief notes covers visits and travels of residents from Aberdeen to Seattle San Francisco Portland and Boston. It notes business trips family visits and society events including lectures church gatherings and upcoming excursions.
Property owners petition to establish Drainage District A covering about 1686 acres south of South Bay. Sixteen to twenty owners have signed. hearing slated for August 16. Ditches would drain from Watson Lake to Buck Brush Lake and Little Andrew Creek into Cooper’s Slough and South Bay. The land, now of little value, is rich soil suitable for cranberry marshes, protected on the west by sand dunes.
Lester Grindrod five years old was fatally injured Monday evening at Heron and G streets when the wheels of an empty wagon owned by Phipps Watson passed over his chest and abdomen. He died two hours after at St. Joseph's hospital. Funeral held Thursday Whiteside chapel. Mother and family recently moved to Aberdeen. H A Stevens raised 125 for funeral expenses.
Signals of distress were seen on the Hoquiam life saving launch Eleonora on Thursday evening. The crew towed the disabled craft two miles to the Westport dock after attaching a line from the Eleonora. Onboard were Captain C. H. King engineer Chas Wagner F Karr and Mrs Boyce. A broken valve caused the trouble.
Gladys Larkin the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Larkin died Monday at her parents home in Portland after six weeks illness. Funeral services were held in Portland and the body shipped to Aberdeen for burial Thursday morning in Fern Hill mausoleum.
President W. C. Muman of the Chamber of Commerce plans an August excursion for Aberdeen business men to the North River valley. Farmers will showcase a local agricultural exhibit to be selected for the county fair, with about 100 participants expected on the 22 mile auto trip highlighting the valley’s fertility and regional importance.
The Greys Harbor Chautauqua closes its most successful week with high attendance and strong support. A 100 member local association formed to secure 15000 for next year using 100 signatures at 15 each. Officers named include A J Morley president R E Dandy treasurer and Mrs C F Messer secretary. An executive committee selected to manage arrangements includes F L Morgan Adolph Ponischil L M Williams J W Clark W C Muman N G Wheeler and P A Bertrand.
An advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills promises a quick, painless laxative effect with a nightly dose. It claims no nauseating taste or belching and a morning bowel movement for overall daily well being. Sold by druggists, 36 in a package for 25 cents. Get a bottle today.
Four five shacks used by clam diggers on about 40 acres at Damon’s Point owned by C. G. Randall of Hoquiam were destroyed by fire last Sunday evening. Most shacks were deserted since the dam season closed June 1 and authorities deem the fires incendiary, aided by recent rent disputes and threats against Randall.
Roland Winslow, a Michigan University student visiting Aberdeen with A. W. Middleton, lost his right hand Wednesday while working in the planing department of the Anderson Middleton mill. The Middleton family mourns the mishap and its impact on the holiday visit.
E. B. Crary says business conditions are good from the Middle West to Boston after a trip east. He notes strong interest in the Pacific Northwest and says people welcome information about that region.
Miss Gulu Chalmers of Satsop offers a Krantz piano certificate worth 100 dollars for 50 dollars to fund her schooling. Bargain opportunity for buyers to assist a worthy student while obtaining a piano incentive.
Loan ads offer $500 to $5,000 at current rates from A. K. Johnson & Co. List farms for sale with Wheeler Building 501% Heron 8th. Aberdeen phone 1802-J.
Twenty years ago the Economist changes hands to John J. Carney with independence for the paper and best wishes to editor W. H. Abel. A major fire at J. M. Weatherwax Lumber Co. planing mill devastated the complex, with rapid spread due to dust. Firefighters saved the main mill. locals formed a bucket brigade and Weatherwax workers pledged days of labor for rebuilding.
New furnished reservations announced for Westport Cottages. Contact A. C. Maginnis at Box 496 Westport Washington 7210 for details.
An advertisement urges using Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ordinary injuries and infections from cuts and scratches. It claims antiseptic protection, infection prevention, and healing for skin blemishes, pimples, eczema, and related conditions, offering a 2 ounce box for 25 cents from your druggist.
Under a new sanitary ordinance Fire Chief W. H. Tamblyn mails notices to property owners requiring cleaning within 48 hours tenable enforcement actions to follow for noncompliance.
River bottom land totaling 43 acres with 21 acres in cultivation for sale one mile west of Malone. Asking price 3600 dollars. Contact H. M. Dunlap at Elma Washington RR No. 1.
The County Board of Equalization will meet on the first Monday in August to examine assessments and equalize the 1915 Tax Rolls. Sessions may continue and adjourn over three weeks as needed. Sherman Hoover serves as Assessor and ex Officio Clerk of the Board.
The advertisement claims Dr Messer attends to every case personally with strict confidentiality. It lists diseases treated including chronic illnesses, blood conditions, bladder and kidney issues, and venereal diseases. It asserts two state licenses, graduation, diplomas from a university, and over twenty years of experience.
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