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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
8
Hoquiam public schools report strong growth for 1911 12 with enrollment rising to 1369 students, up 83 from 1910 11. High school enrollment reaches 142 students, up 22. Average daily attendance climbs to 1101 from 1053, and total days attended across the term reach 203 640 compared with 189 452 last year.
In Hoquiam 20 couples at Electric Park pavilion violated a new ordinance against suggestive dances. They were stopped and several couples ordered to leave with a warning. Women wept as escorts protested. company officials vow to enforce the law or abolish Wednesday night dances.
A quirky notice warns readers that The Herald will trail them to the beach if they leave their address at the office. It emphasizes data privacy and urges caution with personal information in public spaces.
The remark notes that another person's chances grew from his own efforts, stressing self-made opportunities and personal initiative as the key driver of success. It reflects a mindset of proving worth through action rather than waiting for favorable circumstances.
An old testimonial advertorial urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney distress. It cites Aberdeen Washington resident J B Pack praising relief and notes the product is sold by dealers with Foster Milburn Co as sole U S agents. The reminder to remember the name Dean's appears at the end.
Hoquiam June 16 John Lindahl owner of a ranch in the Upper Quinsault valley is beginning to recover after several weeks at Hoquiam General hospital It will be many weeks before he can work or fully regain his strength
A warrant was issued in justice court on June 15 for A. E. Leonard charged with removing mortgaged property from the county. Leonard’s whereabouts were unknown. the stolen property is an E M F automobile tied to a mortgage. Leonard previously opened an office for practice in Montesano.
The week’s marriage licenses list includes J. W. Reynolds and Isima Flanders from Hoquiam. C. H. Hull and Helen B. Gillits of Aberdeen. W. H. Holt and Lois L. Meeks of Hoquiam. Also named are Erik Backholm and Ellen L. Hellquist Hoquiam. J. L. Tull of Tacoma and Mary W. Thomas Hoquiam. Hi. T. Imes of Westport and Florence Compt on Tacoma. H. W. Davis and Nellie Milette Aberdeen. Further pairs include A. N. Fox and Elizbeth A. McEwen Hoquiam. Ed. Dolan Jr and Daisy Dorsey Aberdeen. C. A. Stewart and Cora Taylor Hoquiam. W. C. Robinson and Gladys L. Lillie Aberdeen. John Kelly and Lois L. Dies Walter Meyer and Winnifred Seybold Elma. Rudy L. Stuht Hoquiam. Carrie Blakely Seattle.
Miss Ruth Medcalf and Gustavus J. Vayhinger exchanged vows Wednesday at the bride’s sister Julius Ireland home in Portland Oregon. After a wedding trip to Victoria they will return to Montesano to reside. The couple are prominent and highly regarded in the community.
Fire partially destroyed the Montesano Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening. Firemen saved part of the contents while the building suffered heavy damage. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with 600 dollars insured. plans call for tearing down and rebuilding a finer church on the site.
Aberdeen Printing Co known as Particular Printers operates from 309 East Wishkah Street offering printing services to local clients.
Sidney and Leslie Hubble came home Monday from Culver Indiana after attending Culver Military Academy for the term. Their sister Mrs C A Lund accompanied them from Spokane and will visit with their parents Mr and Mrs Geo Hubble for some time.
Miss Winnifred A Leybold and Mr Walter L Meyer were wed at the bride's Elma home on June 12 in a pink and white decorated ceremony. The couple will live at East Waldrip Street after July and plan a visit to Portland after their wedding trip to the Rose Carnival and ocean beaches.
The French theorist Louis Mouillard, admired by many as the father of aviation, never flew but argued the air should be conquered by steady lift rather than wing flaps. He studied birds, built an early model, taught drawing in Cairo, and published The Empire of the Air, influencing Chanute and possibly the Wright brothers before dying in 1897.
In Elma on Thursday afternoon Mrs. Wim Seybold was struck and choked by a tramp she had just fed. He rifled a $100 watch and a coat and vest before fleeing. Officers seek the man. a description from Mrs. Leybold aided the search after she was struck when asking him to split wood for his meal.
Tahola Indian village near Moclips prepares for a large Fourth of July celebration. Tribes nearby plan a big program with races ball games and various sports. Prizes will be awarded scenery at Quinsault fishing stream cited and Chief Mason invites pale faces to attend for a memorable outing.
A McCleary audience of 51 attended the Spring Maid event in Aberdeen on Monday. Forty five traveled by car, six by auto, a turnout described as a fine record and more than double the attendance from Elmo or Montesano. The report notes expectations the railroad will run the car again due to strong interest.
A few weeks ago eight carloads of potatoes from Scotland arrived on the Chicago market at wholesale price of 1.40 dollars per bushel. Foreign potatoes have been sent to Chicago only rarely, though they are commonly shipped to New York for nearby markets.
A brief humorous exchange shows a mother and son exchanging sharp wits, the son pleading for fun while the mother asserts discipline in a Detroit Free Press caption style. The light domestic vignette captures a hardy family dynamic typical of midcentury humor.
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