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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
3
A dense Aberdeen town column lists social visits and arrivals from Montesano to Hoquiam and Portland for the Rose Carnival. Names include Mrs Emma Carr Mrs E B Benn Miss Elsie McClymont and Captain Balcom with events at local clubs churches and a Dredging company update.
We express appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown in the loss of Le'a em cavghter and sister. Grateful for the beautiful floral display music and the sermon by Rev. Charles McDermoth and for Mr. and Mrs. James M'Namara Lulu M'Namara Edna M'Namara arrangements and support.
The new plank road from South Aberdeen to Markham is finished and will open to travel soon. A parallel route from Markham to Ocosta offers good summer travel, but Aberdeen must secure a legal street outlet to connect to the road or risk lacking access.
Aberdeen Construction will complete the grade between Aberdeen and Hoquiam within a week and begin ballasting and track laying. North River branch grading is planned to finish by August first, with ballast and ties laid on completed sections.
Mrs Angel Currie and Mr James C eich were married Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s uncle and aunt’s residence. Rev R E Cooper of the Presbyterian church officiated. Only relatives and immediate friends attended and the Leitchs left by evening train for a short Sound tour before settling in Aberdeen.
Amateur wireless operators formed the Grays Harbor Wireless Association with ten members owning stations. Aubrey Freper was elected president, Raymond Simbeck secretary, Elmer Rudesill treasurer, and Ernet McGee chief operator. Members include Charles Williams Harry Thomas Blaine McGillicudd Williard Budley Sidney Bennett and Mr Bennett. The group aims to advance wireless telegraphy and communicate with other stations. They plan a checkers series with a substantial prize for the winner.
Beginning today all laws passed by the last state legislature without emergency clauses go into effect. Thirty seven acts were emergency measures and activated when signed by the governor. Twenty three appropriation acts become active after governor approval. After Wednesday midnight adults may not possess cigarettes or dealers sell them except buys for adults remain unlawful for tobacco sales to minors. The eight hour law for women also activates today as merchants prepare for compliance.
The Third Division of the Move Militia will join the National Guard this evening at Pythian Temple with Captain R H Fleet as mustering officer and Lt Commander R H Burrows in command. Training begins immediately as the division readies for a Seattle Potlatch cruise in July and likely torpedo boat assignments from Puget Sound navy yard.
Evangelist Taylor addressed the Chamber of Commerce luncheon giving impressions of Aberdeen’s development on the tire flats with paved streets and substantial business blocks. He applauded the orderly city, predicting a future beyond boosters' dreams. H. J. Thomas announced animated pictures for a community ad showing at the Dream theater at 2 o clock, inviting attendance.
Jack Reardon a 30 year old longshoreman died Monday at a local hospital from injuries suffered a week earlier in a fall down stairs at the Northern hotel. No relatives are known. He was buried yesterday from Whitesides Undertaking Parlors.
May receipts reached 3167.15 up from 2796.11 last May, a 142 percent gain. The year ending May 51 shows 36802.59 versus 88740.18 in 1910, a 10.4 percent gain. Postmaster Crammattee will receive a 190 dollar annual salary advance. A postal savings bank connected with the post office will be opened.
At Woh kah lodge Knights of Pythias a regular meeting elected officers for a six year term commencing July 1. Chosen were W. H. Tucker as chancellor commander J. F. Stewart as vice chancellor G. Crain as preince M. J. Wieeins as master at arms Frank Winlunde as inside guardian James Shields as inner guard Charles M. Hartwell as master of work They will be installed on the first night in July by Ervie Tivils district deputy and chancellor.
Clerks and clerical workers race to adjust schedules as the eight hour day for women takes effect. Officials note crews work to comply without hiring extra staff while maintaining coverage. Continuous operation may be strained as employers update time cards and shift rosters.
The grading centres for the right of way of the Ore Washington Railway and Navi company between Aberdeen and quiam are to be completed by June 15. Track laying will begin once testing shifts are underway to ensure work is finished by the target date.
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