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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald criticizes city water collections for delinquency rules that cut off service without notice. It argues the policy is harsh and inefficient, noting most delinquents are busy and often unaware of bills, and proposes simpler postal notices to improve payment rates.
The piece notes a wave of old time reactionaries exiting Congress, predicting a lasting change in Washington and its atmosphere for Mr. Taft.
Miss Democracy is planned as a June bride, promising a timely ceremony and public attention as the event approaches. The wording suggests anticipation of a swift wedding process without delays at the church door.
Miss Helen B. Schurtz and Mr. Charles H. Hull wed Saturday evening at 806 West Second Street in a ceremony performed by Rev. Chas McDermoth. The couple’s union was held in the home of the bride’s parents.
The A J West loads at Slade mill for California ports. The Cornado arrived Thursday, loaded at Bay City mill, sailed for San Francisco Saturday after noon with a record fast dispatch. Helene arrived Friday to load at Aberdeen Lumber and Shingle for San Pedro. Sven left Wilson mill Friday for San Francisco. Meteor arrived Friday to load at Donavan mill for San Francisco. J B Stetson arrived yesterday to load at Donavan mill for San Francisco. Daisy Mitchell arrived last night to load at Slade. Ranier arrived this morning to load at Bay City.
Frank Kline a Polish logger was killed when a timed delayed blast exploded as he examined a fuse at Grays Harbor Logging works on the Wishkah river about noon Thursday. Coroner Hunter ruled no inquest and the body was sent to Whiteside morgue. Kline of Aberde en had a wife and funeral services were held at the Polish Catholic church with Rev Father Brzoska officiating.
Attorney Frank Beam of this city swore out a warrant for A. S. Chamberlain of Ashland Oregon charging him with duping Beam out of 2700 dollars. Beam says Chamberlain, once a dinner guest in Aberdeen, proposed a scheme using checks on Aberdeen and Oregon banks. Chamberlain’s whereabouts are unknown and Beam received a Cen tralia postmarked letter admitting the fraud and promising repayment within a year.
Olympia June 10 With the public service commission filed a new tariff of the O W R N railway after July 1 all baggage over forty five inches in any dimension will be charged ten pounds excess bag gage for each additional inch No piece over seventy inches will be accepted Baggage valued up to 5000 will be accepted This move aims to secure express business and other railroads are expected to file similar tariffs Traveling men face equipment readjustments.
Mrs. L. L. Goodnow was chosen president of the Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association at the annual Wednesday afternoon meeting. Succeeding Mrs. L. G. Hamburger, who declined a second term, the slate also named Ross Pinckney as vice president A P Stockwell as second vice president J E Stewart recording secretary W W Walk corresponding secretary and H F Robinson treasurer L H Burnett serves as press correspondent. The treasury showed a balance of 855 dollars.
Fire starting from a refuse burner destroyed the Markham shingle mill and outbuildings at Markham on the harbor shore. The loss included dry kilns, two company cottages, bunk house, two loaded shingle cars, and about 5.5 million shingles with $13,000 insurance. New owners Eastman and Fletcher had just acquired 51 percent. the Deming plant helped fight the blaze as plans for rebuilding proceed.
Haymakers organize Quiniault Association No. 1445 of the Royal Order of Haymakers at Red mens Hall. Officers elected include G. W. Makurath as Chief Haymaker and A. F. Rutchow as past chief with Fred Benn as assistant chief and Tom Thompson as overseer.
A brisk Herald page summarizes ongoing local happenings with brief notes on government, crime, and events. Readers gain quick access to names places dates and issues shaping the week in the city and surrounding area.
Washington June 7 special correspondent notes that nationwide Republican primaries show low turnout under Taft and Roosevelt, while Democrats back Champ Clark. The piece predicts Clark could secure the nomination on the second or third ballot at Baltimore, with Underwood as a likely Speaker if Clark wins.
Miss Jeanne Cheley and Mr William Corkley were married last Saturday in Spokane at Miss Cheley's parents home. They plan a wedding trip through the East, return via Portland for the Rose festival, and will live in Aberdeen. The bride led Livingston's millinery department and the groom works with Hackett and Corkley logging firm.
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