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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
5
Montesano visitors travel to Portland and New York connections noted. Aberdeen items include steamer schedules, ship launches, local business ads, school news, a safety and public notices roundup, and updates on residents and visitors with various local trades and happenings.
The narrative lists multiple marriages: Mr. R. W. Lindley and Miss Hattie Breakiron wed at the bride’s Cosmopolis home officiated by Rev. Oscar A. Smith of Aberdeen. Mr. Joseph P. Metcalf and Miss Emily Lindley wed in Cosmopolis. a quiet Catholic church ceremony for Mr. George Pinard of Cosmopolis and Miss Kate Smith with Father Detchman presiding. The notices extend congratulations to the couples.
A packed Acme opera house in Aberdeen saw the elite of C Aberdeen High School graduate, with County Superintendent McKillip and school directors onstage. Diplomas were presented amid remarks on parental and teacher support, while two young girls received floral tributes at the close. Also noted was the death of Montesano resident O. P. Ayer, a Civil War veteran and former postmaster, whose funeral drew many county friends and members of the Masonic and G A R orders.
The executive committee met in the city council room to outline the Fourth of July program for 1899. Finances show subscriptions totaling 568 dollars with mill companies and others pending. a large parade of merchants is planned and the Firemen's hall will host about 1000 attendees, with Hon. John L. Wilson to deliver the oration.
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