Despoiled Pioneer Lady Sought Aid After Five Miserable Years
In Chehalis County a well known pioneer, Cathrine Stevens, faces destitution five years after a fortune was left by her husband Thomas Stevens. Court actions reveal alleged mismanagement by a guardian and a son, with a mortgage and deeds that emptied her estate. A probate record highlights alleged incompetence and a path to the county poor farm as she loses her home in Aberdeen.
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Chehalis
Cathrine Stevens
Judge Irwin
Steven
Chehalis County
Thomas Stevens
Porter
Aberdeen
Stevens
W. H. Abel
Abel
Plaintiff
Catherine Stevens
Scott R. Stevens
Robert Stevens
Butler
Melrose
R. H. Wade
Dale Wade
Fire devastates Aberdeen district four saloons and shops destroyed
The blaze reduced four saloons two blacksmith shops a dwelling a livery barn and a storehouse with estimated losses totaling 36000. George Griswold a porter died in the Brunswick hotel room found by firemen. Coroner deemed no inquest necessary. City council moved to bar rebuilding with non brick structures in the burned district.
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George Griswold
Red Light District
Brunswick
Girard
Portors of
Bowes & Randolph
Griswold
Montesano
Aberdeen Tenderloin
Johnston Barn
Alaska
Nelson's
Coast
Aberdeen Carriage Co
Nels Nelson
Lee Williams
Mug Saloon
McDougal
Aberdeen Brewing Company
Black Cats down Tigers in opener 6 to 1 on home ground
The Black Cats defeated the Tigers 6 to 1 as Augustus and Suess led early offense while Thompson fanned three in the second. In Aberdeen a massive fire raged along F street destroying nine buildings including mills and saloons, with the blaze spreading despite delayed water and a shaky response.
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Black Cats
Tigers
Gus Thompson
Champs
Augustus
Suess
Martinke
Burnett
Lynch
Micquel
Tacoma
Waters
Thompoon
Kellackey
Klick
Thompson
Streich
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted as Summer Tonic
Ad touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as the most effective summer tonic priced at 35 cents for tea or tablets. W. B. Paine & Co. advertises spending Sunday at Roosevelt with lots listed at 50 dollars, requiring a dollar down and one dollar per week.
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Hollisters Rocky Mountain
W. B. Paine & Co
Roosevelt
Team backs overboard at Westport harbor
A team owned by Frank Peterson backed a wagon off a dock onto the steamer Harbor Queen, slipping 18 feet into the bay. The horses swam to tide flats and were badly injured, while the wagon was wrecked. No blame on the automobile driver.
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Westport
Frank Peterson
Peterson
Rifle Team Leaves for American Lake Encampment
The Co. G Second Infantry W N G rifle team departed for target practice at American Lake for a two day shoot. The unit will be joined by the rest of the company on Sunday for the annual encampment. Members include Captain Llewelyn, Sergeants Shields Downey Prouty and Privates Shryrock Sawyer and Haynes. The pit detail lists Corporal Monniee and Privates Kelley and Hert.
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Co. G. Second Infantry
American Lake
Llewllyn
Shields
Downey
Prouty
Shryrock
Sawyer
Haynes
Corpo
Moniee
Kelley
I'Hert
Democrats Gather for County Campaign Meeting
The Democratic County Central Committee will hold an open meeting next Saturday evening August 1 at 8 o'clock at Hotel Washington Aberdeen. Democrats from all sections of the county are invited to outline the approaching campaign. A. S. Hodudon is chairman.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Washington
Aberdeen
A. S. Hodudon
Roosevelt Beach Lot Sale With $1 Down Offer
Realty ad offers Roosevelt Beach lots for sale with payments of $1 down and $1 per week. Terms include a $50 price option and a weekly installment plan, highlighting easy access to coastal property.
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State of
Irwin
Superior Court
State OF Washington
J.B. Gochner
Sunny Jim
Skidmore
Boston Traveler
THE
Moore
Brown
Spencer
van Buren
Brinker
Thomposn
Householder
Fitgerald
Fitzgerald
Alska
F Street
Hume
River
Dean
East Aberdeen
Slade and Wilson Mills
River Street
G Streets
Johnston Transfer Co
Mag
Nelson
Slade Mill
Mack
Bradner
G. H. Railway & Light Co
Douglas Bros
Roosevelt Beach
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