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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
8
In Aberdeen a J M Davis suit against Franklyn Z Roberts and others ended with Judge Mason Irwin ruling in favor of Davis. Davis based on William Price Williams quitclaiming ownership, while the Williams who warranty deeded to Roberts could not be identified. The case spans two days with multiple defendants asserting purchase and tax payments. further proceedings likely.
Roll Seat Rocker featured in Quartered Oak with polished finish. Well constructed and neat appearing. Regular price 3.50 dollars. Special 2.75 dollars.
Taylor Philips of Montesano was brought to the city hospital after a heavy plank fell on his left foot during overhaul work at the Hoquiam Sash and Door Co mill. The toes were mashed to a pulp and an amputation will likely be necessary.
Ethel Scafturon testified in divorce court that Sam Scafturon threatened to kill their first baby and deserted after the second. She said he later joined the Greek army bound for war against the Turks. Judge Sheeks granted the divorce.
Elma residents report taxes lower this year than last due to fair assessments by Assessor Bob Wiley. Farmers and timber owners in Montesano see their taxes double or triple, while Elma property holders pay less overall.
Dairy and farm buildings planned by Alex Polson will be the most elaborate in the region. Architect John R. McGlauflin drew plans for two sanitary cow barns each holding 102 animals, a hay barn, horse barn, slanery, root house, poultry houses and yards, plus a roomy bunk house for employees with unusual conveniences. Concrete and wood construction.
June 2 report that Congressman Al Bert Johnson will ship 10 000 cutthroat trout to Cloquallum for stocking. The fish are the same species the government released in Yellowstone Park, noted as among the best obtainable.
A 48 inch round top extension dining table with a six foot extension and heavy Colonial pedestal base. Lock top and dull waxed golden oak finish offered at 19.75 dollars, regularly 29 dollars.
Auction house advertises a 22 by 36 inch signboard with a dull golden finish. It is well built and neatly finished. Regular price six dollars and fifty cents, special price five dollars and twenty cents.
Massive buffet unit described as very large and roomy with six silverware traps in the center. Includes two side compartments three top drawers and a large bottom drawer. Regular price forty two dollars special price forty two dollars and zero cents.
Secretary Redfield of the department of commerce told a Pittsfield banquet that American manufacturers can and do compete abroad. He praised American workers as highly paid well equipped well treated and well fed and argued their cost efficiency undercuts foreign prices. He noted the United States sells about 1.5 billion dollars of goods overseas now despite handicaps.
A flywheel burst in the Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle machine shop at 8 30 yesterday endangering several workers. Twin engines were badly wrecked with losses around 800 dollars, insured.
An Aberdeen Hoquiam merchants meeting appoints a seven member executive committee to choose the July 24 picnic venue. Candidate sites include Westport Pacific Beach Sunset Beach Moclips and Elma as members discuss promoting home industry and better graded fruit and vegetable shipments to boost local farmers profits.
Grand theater will present Eugene Walter’s All Star drama Fine Feathers on June 5 with Robert Edeson Wilton Lackaye Max Figman Rose Coghlan Lolita Robertson and Amelia Somers in the cast. The star lineup has thrilled New York critics and promises a dramatic treat of a lifetime for Pacific coast audiences.
William Lee son, longtime Hoquiam resident, departed on the owl train for Vancouver B C where he was named deputy superintendent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The promotion reflects years of steady work in Hoquiam.
Olympia June 1 Owners of more than 100000 motor vehicles face arrest for driving unlicensed cars today after failing to pay the new annual license to the secretary of state. The license year begins June 1 and funds from new cars cover operation only through May end.
The Wilson Bros and Co saw mill started running night shifts last night with a plan to continue three months or more. Chas R. Sayers serves as manager of the night operations.
Joseph Green an expert timber cruiser for J D Lacey Co of Chicago arrived from Detroit and will cruise the Rust tract of 4000 acres on the Hoquiam river headwaters. He and his crew will base in Hoquiam and likely work until August.
An Aberdeen endorsement from John P. Pattison lauds Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for kidney backache and related symptoms. The ad notes availability through all dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as U S sole agents, and urges remembering the name.
Elma schools closed for summer after a successful year with teachers retained by the school board for next year. Students made good headway and the staff's efforts were praised by officials.
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