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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
3
J M Bowes visited Seattle this week while Evans Drug Co carried a wide range of stationery and supplies. The roster lists many locals traveling to San Francisco Detroit and Portland on business or pleasure with transfers and camp plans noted.
The dwelling house of Carl Nish near Electric Park was partially destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. The blaze started in the rear of the building and spread quickly due to high winds before the fire department arrived. The house had partial insurance.
Arrivals and departures of ships and steamers at Aberdeen mills include the R C Slade loading for the West Coast, Ariel for San Francisco, Ethel Zane for Long Beach, EK B Jackson for San Francisco, Jane L Stanford for Antofagasta, Sven for San Francisco, Tempie E Dorr for San Francisco, Annie EK Campbell for the West Coast, Hornet for San Francisco, Alumma for the West Coast, Coronado for San Francisco, T S Stetson for San Francisco, Jason for Mazatlan, Wonoma for San Diego, and Grays Harbor loading at American mill for San Francisco.
Work will start next week on the foundations of the new Episcopal church after sufficient funds were secured. Architect C. E. Troutman prepared the plans for the building to replace the present church on First and G streets, and it is to be fully paid for upon completion.
Word came yesterday of the death at her Tacoma home of Mrs F M Williams mother of Dora L Griffith and grandmother of Claud Brennan of the Griffith stock company Bijou theater She was 63 and had been ill for several weeks The funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon in Tacoma at 0 o'clock.
George Fr. Nye has taken over the Grand theater lease from Charles R. Carpenter and will manage the house. He will book shows through the Northwestern Theatrical Association led by John Cort and through Klaw & Erlanger, with several first class attractions already booked.
Street Commissioner Fear completes repairs on the southside road enabling autos and teams to reach South Bay and after next Thursday into Westport and Cohassett as the ferry resumes operation.
O. R. Hoffman was convicted of wife beating in police court on Wednesday and fined five dollars by Judge Glen Snider. Hoffman posted a two hundred fifty dollar bond and appealed the case to the superior court.
Rag rugs silk portieres and other fabric items offered by Art Rug Weavers located at 119 North G Street. The notice highlights a variety of rug making options and invites customers to inquire about custom pieces.
An advertisement seeks suppliers for the upcoming Cascara bark season. Arthur W. Isaacs invites inquiries at 216 South H Street Aberdeen offering guidance on stumpage contracts and promising the highest market price upon delivery.
Advice on improving sleep through ventilation and gentle changes. It suggests keeping a window open or using a board to limit drafts, warming feet with a hot bottle or bed socks, and tailoring meals and activities like a short walk or a hot bath to ease insomnia.
A dated admonition urges steady effort and innovation in farming. It warns against delaying progress and hints at breeding poultry while noting spring spraying for scale and mites. A teacher’s comment on writing and a boy’s next topic about needles close the piece.
George Franklin, described as a dope fiend, was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Judge Glen Snider on Wednesday.
State Fire Warden C. W. Ferris of Mt. Vernon toured the timber northwest of Grays Harbor. He arranged cooperation with forest rangers on the Olympic reserve and with state fire wardens to monitor and prevent forest fires.
Tomorrow June 14 Aberdeen marks Flag Day with wide display of the stars and stripes. Aberdeen Lodge No. 592 BPOE hosts Flag Day exercises in the Grand theater with Col Will H Thompson of Seattle delivering the main address and a musical program planned.
John Dodig a Polak was convicted of assault in the South Aberdeen police court after striking three countrymen with large stones last Saturday. Judge Snider fined him 75 dollars and costs, which Dodig paid in full.
Invitations issued for a dancing party by the Elks lodge next Tuesday at Elks Hall. The event honors the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in producing the Amsterdam Band show.
The article compares tuberculosis in animals and pigeons noting similarity to turkey diseases. It explains wasting, diarrhea, listlessness, and limp movements as common signs, with postmortem findings including liver and caeca involvement in blackhead cases.
Judge J C Pearson fell onto a baby buggy while exiting his office on East Market Street Wednesday and sustained severe facial bruises from the fall.
J. B. Benson owner of the South Bay ferry says the Westport ferry will be ready to carry teams and autos by Thursday June 19, with foot passengers allowed next Sunday. Toll rates set by the county commissioners include autos and teams 50 cents, single horse rigs 30 cents, foot passengers 10 cents, loose stock 20 cents per head, plus five cents extra for passengers in autos beyond the drivers.
An article explains turkey tuberculosis arises from weak constitution and inbreeding. It describes tubercle formations as yellow ulcers and warts on wings joints face head foot web liver lungs caeca and intestines. Prevention relies on vigor, sanitary care, good feeding and careful breeding.
Corner Third and L streets announces Sunday services at 10 a m for Sunday school and 11 a m for the service on the theme A Christian Workman. Evening service at 8 o'clock with a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p m.
Mrs. A. J. Morley and Mrs. Edgar Burton reported at a Tuesday public library meeting on the state meeting of Parent-Teachers associations and Mothers' Congress in Seattle. A central council of four city Parent-Teachers groups was proposed and another meeting was set for next Tuesday to finalize plans.
The Herald is described as the most read in Chehalis County, a fact highlighted as the paper trusted by advertisers for broad reach and visibility.
A report states that forty two percent of Americans live in cities, highlighting urban concentration and regional demographics. The figure reflects nationwide urban residence patterns and implications for housing, services, and infrastructure.
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