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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
2
With only three weeks left to July 4th, attention turns to Grays Harbor festivities and plans for the big splash event. Organizers promote activities and local participation as families prepare for holiday celebrations.
Average wholesale prices in Aberdeen today include live chickens 10 to 15 cents per pound and dressed 18 to 20 cents. Cows 61/4 cents, sheep 34 4 cents per pound, hogs 7 cents. Dressed meat prices list pork 3 to 11, cow beef 9 to 11, steer beef 11 to 12 1/2, veal 12 to 14, lamb 16 to 18, mutton 12 4 to 14 per pound. Ham 17 to 19, bacon 16 to 25, lard 11 2/3 to 12 1/2 per pound.
Thirty graduates were to receive diplomas but two pupils missed exams or failed. A disturbance over an unsigned diploma led to a warning that only fully earned credits will grant diplomas in the future. The board had already abolished blank diplomas in 1914 to curb favoritism and impropriety.
Vessels awaiting charter at Grays Harbor include Sed. Wilbert L. Smith at Hulbert Mill and Brt. Makaweli bound for Australia. Schr. Watson A. West and Sehr. Alert tied to Hoquiam operations with Australia and Fiji plans. Additional ships Espada and Salem at Hoquiam and Aber mills, plus arrivals Louise from San Francisco, Sven and Grays Harbor line pending.
Grays Harbor county commissioners set county agricultural expert C. F. Monroe’s annual salary at 2200 dollars with at least half funded by the U S agricultural department. They also discussed Garrard Creek valley road, a grade crossing for Polson Logging railway, and vacation of the old London Humptulips road with a hearing set for July 6.
A Grays Harbor retailer touts a wide selection of waists skirts dresses and suits at deep discounts. Tub silk waists end at 2.90, lace and voile waists at 1.50, serge skirts 4.95, silk wool dress skirts 7.50 to 19.00, and complete dress ranges 1.00 to 25.00 with many items under 19.00. Shoes for all ages are priced low and the store promises low selling expenses and ready to wear options.
Waugh Train Service begins between McCleary and Elma today. The gasoline car to Hoquiam was retired last week and the first McCleary Elma run leaves at 8 40 a m, arrives Elma at 9 10, connecting with the east bound to Aberdeen.
Oldest permanently established male specialist on Grays Harbor offers private, no assistant care. Treats chronic diseases and ailments peculiar to men, blood disorders, enlarged glands, bladder and kidney issues, ruptures and piles cured without the knife. Holds two state licenses and university credentials with over 20 years of experience.
Retail prices listed for Aberdeen area stores covering staples like flour coffee butter cheese eggs sugar and produce. Local fruits new potatoes celery and cucumbers show recent adjustments with currants raspberries and cantaloupes highlighted for jelly making.
A strong bill opens at the Bijou featuring Hanlon Dean and Hanlon, noted acrobats from the Pantages circuit. They arrive from Australia and perform a 2 PM matinee and 6 30 PM evening show. Sherman and Johnson bring a comedy singing act and the College Quartet adds harmony and instrumental numbers. The feature is The Exploits of Elaine episode 19.
At Friday afternoon’s meeting the G A R club reelected its full slate of officers and Mrs. George Mc Connell was chosen to serve as president.
The administrator of the estate of C D Lyke deceased gives notice to creditors to present verified claims within twelve months from June 13 1915 at the Wishkah Block Aberdeen Washington or be barred. Date of first publication June 13 1915 Date of last publication July 4 1916.
Commencement exercises at Montesano high school Thursday evening marked the largest class in the school’s history with eighteen graduates. A fine program complemented the milestone occasion.
Mrs. William Oliver hosted the West End club at her Congress street home Friday afternoon. Mrs. Pearson will host the next meeting at her Morgan street home.
Aberdeen voters reject granting a power and light franchise to George H. Tilden & Company of Seattle after two hours of debate. The council approved hiring R. H. Thomson to study the Wyncodie canyon for the water project, and Mayor Phillips floated a municipally owned plant option. A September bond election on $425,006 for the Wyncodie project was also proposed.
County Commissioners J B Kirkaide E S Hubble and County Attorney J E Stewart met Wednesday and decided against granting a franchise for a power line to George H Tilden and Company. Stewart said summary granting without a public hearing would be illegal and the board demanded proof of a market for electricity and a plan to build into Grays Harbor County.
Hoquiam voters reject George H. Tilden & Company of Seattle by 171 to 125 to grant a franchise for electric light and power from Lake Cushman. Election costs are borne by the applicant.
The Southwestern Summer School at Centralia runs six weeks from June 21. It serves those preparing for August examinations for first second and third grade certificates. Credit toward Normal School certificates or diplomas is available. Accredited with renewals for second grade certificates upon state compliance. Mr. E J Kiemme of Ellensburg leads the program. write to him or Supt Layhue in Centralia for details.
Hoquiam Mayor J S McKee urges the city to take over the Hoquiam Water Company plant and distribution system. He warns the city could be stuck paying for water development without usable distribution. Former commissioner William B Ogden plans to ask the Public Service Commission to appraise the plant to seek lower rates.
Hoquiam Eagles and Commercial club petition Governor Lister to declare Saturday July 3 a legal holiday to boost the national celebration in Grays Harbor and across the state. Correspondence with other cities is underway. July 1 to 5 the Hoquiam police permit firecrackers up to 3 inches. pistols sky rockets and larger fireworks are banned.
The second industry planned for Woodlawn in Hoquiam is a shingle mill to be operated by electricity. Robert Lytle and associates are reportedly developing the mill as part of the new development.
King Matson was accidentally shot Thursday in a Hoquiam saloon by proprietor Nels Johnson who was inspecting a revolver. The bullet breached the neck but caused a flesh wound with no expected serious effects after treatment at Hoquiam General Hospital.
August Wallin began work on a city contract to gravel the southerly 1200 feet of the Riverdale road Hoquiam but left the project after previously finishing a county job on the same road.
Mrs. Bessie Fallon died Tuesday at Hoquiam General hospital after an operation for stomach abscess. A blood transfusion, attempted first in Hoquiam, failed. Survived by husband J. J. Fallon, her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Shields, and sisters Mrs. Roy Morton and Miss Bertha Shields, all of Hoquiam.
Fourth Division of the State Naval Militia conducted a practice cruise yesterday aboard the torpedo boat Fox to Willapa Harbor, commanded by Lieut. E. A. Bradner.
Mail clerks and carriers in Hoquiam hosted a strawberry social in Eagles hall Friday evening welcoming Aberdeen colleagues. John Lenfesty acted as toastmaster and Congressman Albert Johnson delivered an address.
The story hour led by Miss Ida L. Rhinehart at the Carnegie public library will switch from Saturday to a weekday session starting this week under a new rule. Readers note the tales have been entertaining and instructive for children.
Witnesses sought here as Aberdeen citizens are subpoenaed for the Tuesday Tacoma trial of D A Collier accused of fraudulent representations to procure land sales in Oregon. Many locals are said to have been victimized.
Railway offices announced reduced rates for the Splash celebration next month, cutting fares by one and a third across the line from Hoquiam to Chehalis, covering eastern stops as well.
Funeral services for Erick Larson, a logger killed at the Willapa company camp, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the White Side undertaking establishment.
Evening services at the First Baptist church will be led by the Salvation Army captain. Activities include exercises for children.
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