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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
2
May Sale drives strong demand as gar ment items like dresses waists gowns and corset covers sell well. White laces embroideries and color goods attract buyers while cotton prices and East district production push values lower. Hosiery underwear and gloves sold at the lowest market levels with guaranteed satisfaction. Low shoes for all ages offered from 2.50 to 4.00 and close out pricing on coats suits and dresses.
A continued J. Waugh legal record details numerous mortgage and release actions across Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Entries include mortgages and releases involving Oakville State Bank, Washington Savings, Satsop Tile Co, Campbell’s and Benn’s additions, and many private individuals such as Anderson, Berg, Kobylka, and Barrie. Numerous parcels, lots, and chattel items are listed, with dates and parcel details reflecting a busy property and loan activity.
Aberdeen area notices show multiple chattel and real estate mortgages filed. Names include C M Demeree Luella McCaw J T Schamehorn Bank of Elma John Harmon D R Whitney W B Ogden Leroy Hall Hopkins stock Benns Central addition Karrs addition with properties in Weatherwax Benns and Hoquiam blocks and lots, amounts range around 300 to 1,500 dollars.
In Raymond on Wednesday six men named H F Blaine Walter Burke Earl Timmons Joe Axford Claude Vanderpool and Mike Hanrahan turned themselves in to Deputy Sheriff Foster after indictments were issued. They arrived with Tom Pearson and A A Bradley to post bonds amid public reaction praising their surrender.
William Landers was elected president of Aberdeen High School student body last Friday. Marion Crary is Ocean Breeze editor, Joe Keith is business manager. Other officers include Tom O’Hare vice president Irene Crary secretary Dick Hook treasurer Joe Penn senior William Hugo junior Ed Edwards sophomore.
Thyra Hansen is granted a divorce from Haagen Hansen. The court gives her custody of one child, five Elma lots, the household goods, and alimony of ten dollars per month.
The complaint in the Mina Mary Welch and children damage suit against John S. Creech for the shooting of Frank J. Welch on June 3, 1912, was filed with the county clerk Saturday. The suit seeks $30,000.
In Montesano on May 31, Saturday was the final day for realty tax payments to avoid penalties. A rush occurred as residents paid in person, while checks mailed today will still be accepted.
The Herald is described as the most widely read newspaper in Chehalis County, suggesting advertisers recognize its broad reach and influence for local promotion.
The article highlights seasonal gowns featuring tunics not fully replaced by wide skirts. A pictured gown uses apricot pussy willow taffeta over an accordion plaited chiffon skirt, with a draped bodice and a corsage of morning glories and foliage on the right.
Cotton patterns dominate this season offering cheap dimities to priced chiffons from 25 cents to 3 dollars. Dotted swiss and mousseline provide dainty frocks, while care tips suggest salted water washes and avoiding sun drying. Sheer fabrics allow fullness and ruffles, with sturdy casual shoes completing the warm weather look.
The article notes spring openings feature three piece costumes in serge and taffetas with self color combos, plus coats and frocks. Sports suits in tweed and corduroy appear, with gored circular skirts in heavy fabrics and English shooting coat styled coats. Plaits at back and sides create a peplum finish, large patch pockets and generous skirts with extra pockets on coats.
Annual St Rose academy commencement features four eighth grade graduates Rose Gordon Neil McPhee Richard Niemi and Charles Murchison receiving diplomas from Rev Father Thomas Quain A playlet An Idyl of Fairyland or the Gnomes Revenge stars Mab Fay and a Fairy court with many pupils in attendance plus musical selections and recitations by the classes and soloists.
A Aberdeen Washington resident Fred H Robinson testifies kidney pain backache and urinary troubles improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He reports no further kidney or back problems since finishing the treatment. Doan’s Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Schedule notes services from Aberdeen to Bay City Westport and End of Bridge in South Aberdeen. Buses depart Aberdeen daily and Sundays with listed departure times. Stage picks up at Bevereur garage 419 East Wishkeh Street calls at Hotel Washington and Oviatt Real Estate Office. Phone 471
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