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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
2
Limited time sale offers new lingerie waists at 1.19 and embroidered voices at 1.892. Fall goods arrive after two weeks, so buy warm weather garments now. Stock includes wash suits 1.00, long coats 5.00, dresses half price, and 33 1 3 percent off dressing sacques. Numerous shoes, silks, and white goods on sale with low prices.
A group from Aber deen traveled to Tacoma on Saturday night aboard a C. P. R. special train bound for Aiverta to inspect lands in that region.
Dr Messer advertises specialist care for men with bladder and kidney issues and other ailments. He cites 20 years of experience and 20 000 treatments using the German remedy 606. Office hours cover morning to afternoon with evening slots on weekdays and Sunday hours.
The article outlines progressive Taft delegates pushing for a series of reforms including a bank guarantee law, blue sky securities regulation, delinquent tax reform, and Alaska coal field conservation under government ownership and operation. It also reports political tensions in Chicago and moves to issue homestead patents on irrigation projects to enable three year mortgages.
The 80 foot gasoline launch Robert I, owned by Aberdeen Mr. Merrill, was found by bathers at Connor Creek mouth on the North beach. The craft remained in good condition with equipment intact. Initial belief was a crossing accident but later it was thought to have broken moorings or been cut loose and drifted ashore. Merrill went to the beach to claim the vessel and investigate how it came loose.
A 650 ton Grays Harbor barge was badly smashed and nearly sank at the North Jetty wharf when a rock dropped during unloading. About 500 tons spilled overboard prompting several men to jump into the harbor. The barge was towed away for repairs and is laid up for the busy season.
At the closing session of a Sons of Norway convention in Portland, officers for three years were elected: President Hans Bugge of Bellingham, vice president Gunnar Lund of Seattle, secretary W. B. Olson of Seattle, judge L. V. Belland of Astoria, regent Hans T. Trolling of Eureka, treasurer A. B. Horn of Tacoma, marshal Andrew Marcus of Potlatch, inside guard Andrew Winberg of Aberdeen, outside guard A. Krogseth of New Westminster, trustee B. L. Kirkehoe. Aberdeen was chosen for the next annual meeting.
The Elma Fourth of July committee, after a morning session, announces a major event to attract crowds from miles around. They weigh an aviator flight but opt for safety and cost control, aiming for maximum enjoyment with minimal expense on the holiday.
Hoquiam June 17. It is understood the Markham mill owners, whose mill was destroyed by fire, will not rebuild the mill for the present and will run their logging camp on the Elk river. A decision on rebuilding the mill is not definite.
Dr Ralph R Penepacker formerly of Hoquiam and a Portland dentist died after a fall from stairs at his rooming house last Tuesday. His body was returned to Montesano for funeral at the Methodist church. he leaves parents Mr and Mrs John J Penepacker Hoquiam two brothers Guy and Frank and a sister named Truth.
The timber cruisers report Section 2 20 N R 29 W as Chehalis county’s heaviest timbered area with 40,854,000 feet belonging to Washington Improvement Co and assessed last year at 16,640 dollars. At 1 dollar per 1,000 feet the tax valuation would reach 90,854 dollars. The next timber heavy section is 16 6 21 examined by Weyerhaeuser Timber Co with 89,000,300 feet. The survey urges formation of county taxpayers association branches in each voting precinct and noting roll inequalities before the August board of equalization.
Miss Elizabeth A McEwen and Mr Arch ie N Fox, both of this city, wed at the McEwen home on Lincoln street Saturday at 4 30 pm Reverend KE N Askey officiated A wedding dinner followed Only relatives attended The couple will reside in this city
In Hoquiam on June 17 the Berdine couple were surprised at their home by a crowd mainly Posey Manufacturing Co. employees. The visitors lured them downtown and returned to find the surprise party ready. Music games and refreshments followed the welcome event.
The Aloha mill will restart Monday morning after a shutdown. When in full operation the plant will employ about 100 men.
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