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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
3
Hoquiam shows a flurry of visits and trips with Charles Reid returning from California to Chehalis, Mrs. O A Jameson visiting from San Francisco, and many locals planning trips to Moclips Westport and Cohassett. The Herald office changes number to 6401 as residents attend plays and outings.
Earl and Vivian Shelley spend a few days at Iron Springs. A. A. Star Transfer Co. advertises transportation services. A. E. Randall with the Naval recruiting office in Spokane has returned. Joseph Mandrecitt and Kurt Hoyer were fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct. Sunday school and church services announced at Christian Science Church. J. B. Dabney visits from Oakland. Miss Tilly Gressel visits from Olympia. Mrs. M. E. Andrews party and Misses Kathleen Ross in Aberdeen and Hassett Beach visit. White Dominick chicks valued at $50 arrive from Nebraska, in good condition after five days on the road.
Superintendent George F. McDougall says streams feeding the city water supply run lower than normal but leak fixes and better fixtures guarantee ample water. North side and Charley creek systems are in use. Charley creek can cover the city if needed, with no shortage unless a severe drought occurs. The anticipated relief from South Aberdeen fails due to a defective river-crossing pipeline.
A moss-covered roof at 518 East Second Street owned by J. J. Robinson caused minor damage on Tuesday afternoon. Fire brigade from Chemical Company No. 1 responded to a still alarm and extinguished the blaze within minutes. The loss fell mainly on S. Wetteland, with household goods insured for about $125.
Mrs. Fred Redinger and her daughter Miss Goldie along with son Fred arrived from San Francisco on Tuesday. They will move to their summer home at Copalis in a few days with Mr. Redinger. Goldie and Fred have studied drama in San Francisco and acted in local stock companies with notable success.
Former city councilman R. A. Wiley from the First ward contemplates filing for the Second district county commissioner seat. If he runs he will announce his platform including a plank to push timber land cruising for taxation.
J. P. O. Lawndale of Portland died at his home aged 80. Though not a local resident, he was well known here for his heavy involvement in land holdings and long term litigation with the Grays Harbor Boom Company and the Humptulips Driving Company.
Funeral services for W H Howlett held at his home on West Heron Street with Rev. Charles McDermoth presiding. Interment planned at Fern Hill Cemetery following the service.
A group of ten keys with a Masonic emblem and a small charm were lost around July 25 in Aberdeen. The inscription reads A. R. Dabney Oakland Cal. A ten dollar reward is offered for their return to Crescent hotel or Herald office.
The council debated repairing the North Aberdeen bridge at about 2000 dollars for four years, then tabled the measure. It passed an ordinance to fill the tide flat between Broadway Division and the Chehalis river, with bids to clear and fill the tract. A street speed limit discussion led to raising from eight to twelve miles per hour, with objections about high power cars. A billboard dispute with FE C Finch was left unresolved. Quackenbush proposed buying 80 acres for a park at 300 dollars an acre with 25 years to pay and eight percent interest.
The Hoquiam and city council hold talks on a joint water system and adopt improvements for Hopkins and Marion streets. A committee is named to meet the board of equalization at six dollars daily, and a deputy city attorney is authorized up to one hundred dollars per month for tide flat fill work.
At a recent church meeting in Aberdeen the First Presbyterian voted unanimously to invite Rev. E. R. Cooper of Bellingham as pastor. Cooper, 33, was chosen from eight candidates with a $1600 salary, about 300 more than the former pastor. He is expected to move with his family, and another meeting will outline financing and plans for the year.
Willie Jackson a 14 year old colored lad was arrested on a statutory charge and held at the police station. His examination is set for tomorrow afternoon in Judge Bush's court. The alleged victim is a one year old boy in frail health at his father's home. Wilson Suttner will appear for the defendant.
A Westport report claims a group described as vegetable gardeners and dairymen are in fact sent to map Grays Harbor and study American defenses. The implication is they aim to prepare Japan for a potential war with the United States by assessing capture routes and control points between Grays Harbor and Puget Sound.
Acting under Chief George S. Dean, the stop watch squad arrested four auto drivers on Heron street for speeding Monday. They were booked and posted bail for later police court. Trials were held Tuesday before Judge Phil Lips. judgment suspended awaiting City Council action. An ordinance raising the speed limit to 12 miles per hour was passed last night, likely ending further action.
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