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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
1
A local reader disputes claims about fusion economy and Republican misrule. He cites state debt from 1890 onward, praising fusion pledges, and urges full investigation. He mentions Chehalis county and the Peoples Party and notes reduced legislative expenses and debt absence in 14 months.
Delegates from Western Washington gather at the First M E Church Seattle from June 28 to 56 for the Puget Sound Conference Epworth League Convention. Program includes papers discussions addresses by Kellogg Gue Fisher Thoburn Marlatt Randall and Choral music directed by Cozine with choirs from Tacoma and Seattle. Delegates will be entertained at reduced rates and an excursion to Snoqualmie Falls concludes the event. Kate Reeves Seattle oversees hospitality. inquiries go to her.
The Garrard Creek column notes a good clover hay crop ready for harvest and solid yields. It records visits by Mr. and Mrs. Geo D Harp to West Sweden and James Garrard planning to rent his ranch due to age and health. It mentions Rev Neeley's sermon, Sunday school debates on Sabbath, a mixed crop outlook with potato issues, and local farming activity including Sven Johnson and Al Santabin. Also covered are school election results and appointments, Washingtonian critique, and updates from Montesano Vidette, Odd Fellows grand lodge, and regional business moves.
Royal Baking Powder Co. and Middleton Lumber Co. are mentioned as the community’s social links. Mr Haven is praised as a desirable citizen and his family as valued additions. Mrs W R Burtoe visits from Montesano with daughter Lizzie, staying with sister Mrs F J Brown. Mr and Mrs W H Belles travel to Walla Walla for grand lodge sessions, with Mr Belles and Mrs Belles representing Cosmopolis lodge No 49 I C O F and Washington lodge No 36 D of R. After a decade mostly in Cosmopolis, they plan a vacation and general leisure time locally.
The article explains how breech improvements and fixed ammunition have elevated 6 inch and 5 inch rapid fire guns on battleships. It notes 6 pounders firing twenty to thirty five rounds per minute and 5 inch rapid fire reaching thirty six rounds in five minutes, underscoring the tactical impact of modern ordnance.
Eugene France receiver of J. M. Weatherwax Lumber Company sues A M Tenney and Agnes Tenney. A judgment of foreclosure orders sale of north forty feet of lots 4 5 6 block 26 Westport Beach Montesano Washington. Sale set for June 16 1898 at 2 30 p m at courthouse front door for cash to highest bidder. D T Creech sheriff. Griffiths and Hutcheson attorneys.
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