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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
2
Summer weather calls for ready to wear ladies and children clothing. Shop garments with better style than bespoke, try on to see how you look, and complete outfits with gloves hosiery neckwear belts. Shoes shown in the picture are available.
Readable county notes from Chehalis County exchanges list births illnesses travels and local incidents. Highlights mention a baby born to D Collier and wife, appendicitis surgery for Harvey Bray, people traveling to Portland and Olympia visits, a roof fall injury to William Patton, and a fight on Eleventh Street with bail and fines.
Mrs. Sturdevant, new to Melbourne, is seriously ill. A May 28, 1910 birth in Montesano adds a son to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bower. Mrs. Hutcheson and Betty visited Oakville friends. Chas T Sparks heads to North Yakima as IOOF grand lodge delegate. Rev. Skaar from Aberdeen reorganizes Norwegian Lutheran Aid society.
The Women's guild of St. Mark's mission will gather at Mrs. L. B. Bignold's residence Wednesday afternoon June 8. Mrs. Robt. Jackeen left for Kelso to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Gillespie. Infants daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rice is seriously ill with whooping cough. J. E. Calder left to attend a Southwest Washington Development association meeting in Chehalis. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Everett and children moved to South Bend for Berry's new job with the water company. A list of weekly marriage licenses issued includes Gust Krok, Elida Svenson, Fred Loomis, Carrie Wilson, Leon Bigelow, Marjory Girton, Thomas Murphy, Sarah Davis, Peter Kugen, Mary Veder, C. F. Smith, Vura Macke.
Summaries of daily happenings include Will Combes party at Summit Lake with fishing, Byrne family visiting Mason county, Frank Miller injured with a broken leg at Blair hospital, joy riders released after a Justice hearing, Elma cut-off road bid plans noted by County Commissioner Arland, R O Lockwith bears weighed near 600 pounds, Mrs. S D Moores hosting a party for Mrs. George Willard of Michigan, Elmer Beckwith return from British Columbia with heart disease danger, Mrs Ed Lovell hosting a 65th birthday gathering for her mother-in-law W H Lovell.
Hoquiam officials and engineers from Grays Harbor Puget Sound Railway meet and agree to a joint plan. The railway will build its own bridge immediately while the city will construct a separate structure later. The city proposed 65000 dollars for shared use but the railroad asked 120000. The city estimates a separate bridge can be built for 70000.
E. J. Shackleford representing Seattle capitalists, arriving west to purchase Hoquiam property, says he will leave the East to take up options on the Hoquiam Trust Company holdings and on Northwestern Lumber. Grayport Hotel building listed at 105000, Northwestern property asked at 95000. River frontage exceeds 200 feet.
Hoquiam June 6 Mayor Mourant ordered Police Chief Wyrick to stop collecting fines from disreputable Eleventh street licensees. Reports say houses must obtain $1,000 liquor licenses to continue selling liquor though an ordinance bars issuing more licenses. Fines every 30 days had added about $1,000 monthly to the city treasury, drawing taxpayer objection.
In Hoquiam on June 5 Elmer Hill attacked with a knife during a drunken row. Edith Shelley lost a finger on her right hand while William Castello suffered stab wounds. Hill was ejected from a resort after trying to reenter with the knife drawn.
George Sickman a Quinsault Indian was seriously hurt Friday evening when his team ran away at Moclips driving to Tahola. A horse kicked him in the side, the wagon passed over him causing internal injuries. He was brought to Hoquiam by Agent McCossen and is in the hospital likely to recover.
F P Newland of Everett arrived in Hoquiam to lead a search for Harry Lund who vanished after cashing his check on Tuesday. Lund had sent $20 to his mother in Everett before disappearing and authorities suspect he may have gone to Seattle or Tacoma.
Knights of the Royal Arch plan a Aberdeen convention June 14 to 16 with 150 to 200 members and many delegates. Local hosts arrange harbor tours automobile rides theater outings river trips and a grand banquet after two days of hospitality and business.
Aberdeen dominated Saturday while Raymond rallied to win three straight games. Umpire Quinn was struck by a thrown ball from Moore of Raymond, Moore was ejected and fined. Raymond pitchers shaped the series with a strong hitting attack led by Kennedy in the bleachers. Standings show Raymond atop the state league with a 9 7 record. Aberdeen sits at 7 533.
The Grays Harbor Commercial Company general store at Cosmopolis was entered by felons who sawed the main door and removed the lock. About 50 pocket knives, a rifle, 100 rounds of ammunition and other stock were stolen. Sheriff Payette reported no clue as of Saturday.
Mr. Chas L Green collects material for the Fourth Annual Herald Industrial edition. The plan focuses on Aberdeen and tributary country rather than Grays Harbor and Chehalis county, detailing present and prospective industries business and commerce.
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