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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
2
Chester Ballard travels to New York City for a visit while A Star Transfer handles hauls. Local residents visit Seattle Tacoma and California. many attend club meetings and social events. several go to Seattle for short trips. others return from trips in Montana Illinois and British Columbia.
John P. Rauen twenty four of Anzio Wisconsin a University of Washington law student drowned while bathing in the Pacific Ocean near the Westport life saving station. Farnsworth Wright twenty five a State university journalism student was rescued after assisting Rauen. Farnsworth Wright a roommate of Rauen was later saved from death by Forrest Laubach a local printer. Mrs Charles R Green narrowly escaped drowning at Cohassett two miles south of Westport while attempting to rescue her niece from a crab hole.
A Texas reader from Delvalle reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved his little girl's cut foot after skepticism. The ad touts Bucklen's as the world’s best salve, 25 cents, recommended by all druggists.
For the first time since its charter in October 1909 the U S National Bank of Aberdeen issued its first dividend last week. This 6 percent payout was from actual earnings. The bank is making strong progress under present management and is recognized as a principal banking institution in Southwest Washington.
Aberdeen and Grays Harbor will receive night mail by the owl train of the O W R N company starting August 16. The new service will nearly eliminate mail delays, with local mails departing at 10 45 p m and arriving in Portland or Sound cities the next morning, saving six to twenty four hours for Grays Harbor businesses.
R M Hanna a leading Eastern Washington attorney, and his family arrive in Aberdeen from Colfax to establish residence and open an office. The Gazette notes his 16 years in the Whitman County firm Hanna & Hanna and praises his ability, character, and broad clientage. The move reflects faith in Aberdeen’s growth and future.
Wm. McMurray announces a new colored railroad folder titled Along the Columbia River. The brochure features beaches, mountain streams, snow peaks, a birds-eye coast map from Puget Sound to the Columbia river, and an index map of counties and towns. It serves as a reference for offices and a guide for summer tourists seeking points of interest in Oregon and Washington.
Mr and Mrs Julius Heyer depart for a six week vacation in the Cascade mountains. He is a long time Anderson and Middleton mill employee on leave for the first time in years. They are joined by James Farrell of Tacoma who has mining interests with Heyer. They will visit the mine, travel to Natchez by rail, then two days by team into the Cascade area.
J Kroeger a laborer in the rock transfer from railroad cars to a barge for the north jetty was crushed by a ton plus car yesterday afternoon and died last night at a local hospital.
Mrs Al Plantenberg learns her grandfather Mr F O Smith died at his son L L Smith's home near Harriman Oregon. He was 75 and survived by his wife a son eight grandchildren and one great grandchild the daughter of Mr and Mrs Micheal Lentz of Aberdeen is mentioned.
Cascara bark seekers announce season opening to peel Cascara in Aberdeen. Arthur W. Isaacs invites interested stumpage providers to contact 216 South H Street for pricing and contract details and assures highest market price on delivery.
The Jefferson Oil company sold 102857 shares in one block to a local pool formed by investors who recently toured the company property and the Hoh fields. Named buyers include W. B. Mack, B. P. Bertrand, L. H. Burnett, Dr. I. R. Watkins, W. B. Crammatte and Dr. L. L. Goodnow.
The twin infant of Mr and Mrs Ss C Bunn died this morning and is being buried this afternoon alongside its twin who died two weeks ago.
The nine year old son of Mr and Mrs A T Ellis underwent an operation for appendicitis last night at St Josephs hospital and is reported this morning as recovering nicely.
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment heals skin eruptions itching burning and burning sensations quickly. A testimonial from Mr Alleman of Littletown Pa claims forehead eczema cured in two weeks. Guaranteed relief or money back. Available at all druggists and by mail Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
The Jefferson Oil Co. reports the drilling outfit arrived Sunday at the mouth of the Hoh River without loss or damage. Under T. C. Soule supervision the gear was landed by float and scow through surf and anchored offshore. Within ten days the machinery will be on the hilltop ready to sink a well on company property, hoped to yield oil for Grays Harbor residents.
Backache from liver troubles can ease by toning the liver and digestive organs. Eat meat sparingly if at all and exclude alcohol especially beer and stout. Favor tomatoes fresh vegetables fruit milk and cereals with hot lemon water over tea coffee or cocoa. A careful daily diet quickly relieves pain from a sluggish liver.
In January 1849 ten thousand men mined in California one year after gold was first found. The boom drew prospectors, merchants, and adventurers seeking fortune amid frontier upheaval and rapid settlement.
The Grays Harbor Eagles plan a big Sunday picnic at Westport beach with boats leaving at 8 30 a m and returning around 6 p m. The event features horse and motorcycle races a picnic track meet and a menu of coffee clam chowder clams and crabs. Organizers expect over 2000 attendees and aim to surpass a 1930s tally set when the state convention met in Hoquiam.
Painter H. F. Rody, who opened a paint shop on North G street months ago, has been missing for over a week. Credulous creditors suffer financially, with losses totaling several hundred dollars in the aftermath of his disappearance.
Miss Ida L. Rhinehart arrived on the noon train from Alliance Ohio to assume the position of city librarian succeeding Mrs C S Black who has resigned. The Aberdeen Herald notes the update for Grays Harbor county readers.
The body of Mrs. Jennie Ellen Carter, 31, who died at a local hospital yesterday, was shipped to Olympia for burial today.
Christopher Daniels of Hoquiam Washington reports kidney trouble for a year with back pain headaches and frequent urination. He says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his symptoms after using several boxes and again helped during a fall recurrence. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
City carriers failed to deliver the Herald on Tuesdays and Fridays by 6 p m. Subscribers urged to call City Messenger Co at phone 72 to arrange immediate home delivery.
Christian Science Church on First Street near Broadway offers Sunday services at 11 am and Wednesday services at 8 pm. Reading room at 321 Finch Building open daily except Sunday from 1:30 to 5 pm.
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