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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
2
The Herald is described as the most widely read paper in Chehalis County and a trusted outlet for advertisers. It emphasizes broad reach and strong readership to attract business.
Jefferson Oil Co plans a 2000 foot well on the Hoh river property in Grays Harbor. The Boggs Bros will sink the well for 5000 plus 2500 for gear, total 7500, with stockholders invited to buy at 10 cents a share and a backer ready to fund until depth is reached.
Subscribers who did not receive the Herald on Tuesday and Friday by 6 p m should call City Messenger Co at 72 to have a copy delivered immediately.
June 17 Montesano reports a group of county capitalists and lawyers are examining the Weyerhaeuser Timber lands for unpaid taxes totaling about 150000. They may buy tax liens at 6 percent, up to 15 percent if the case losses. Delinquency is rare among large timber holders who often prepay or deposit disputed amounts.
Fire swept the third floor of the W H Abel house in Montesano yesterday afternoon causing several hundred dollars in damage. Fire officials surmise a chimney spark started the blaze which was confined to the upper floor.
In Montesano on June 18, heirs of Mrs. Lucy Oberg filed multiple deeds. Before her death she divided property among her children, with parcels ranging from 40 to over 100 acres depending on location and value.
A Kansas City Journal quips about charity and poverty saying the poor are shiftless and questions why a starving man does not organize his own tag day. The exchange reflects local humor on fundraising and social welfare.
The Baltimore American quotes The Comeups asserting their ancestors arrived with the early settlers. The opposing view counters that deportation was unaffordable, reflecting a debated stance on origins and migration.
Hoquiam directors met at the Grayport luncheon to set crimson and blue as club colors and finalize an active membership drive led by J O Stearns and J F Macdonald. Dues are $3 for the year with many signed up. next meeting aims to attract more members.
Halibut fishing by the Endresen company thrives off Grays Harbor with the schooner Zella May delivering large carloads. The vessel is undergoing repairs at the Endresen shipyards in Aberdeen and will return to service soon. An on dock ice house on Eighth street now stores catch and a keeper oversees harbor operations.
Mrs. Peter Olbertz died Thursday morning in Hoquiam after a months long illness from Brights disease. She was 38 and survived by her husband eight children and a brother. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Catholic church with Rev Father Quigley officiating.
Hoquiam hosts the Chehalis County W C T U annual convention closing Wednesday evening after a very successful gathering. Event highlighted by sessions and local church participation.
Hjalmar Silva of South Arbor was fined $1.00 and costs after a jury convicted him of assaulting neighbor Mrs. Lida Gustafson. The jury recommended leniency and Judge Lamb approved a light sentence.
Mrs. J S McKee of Hoquiam Washington spoke at the General Federation of Women's Clubs session in Chicago detailing Washingtons eight hour law living wage for women a mother s pension law compulsory education child labor ban industrial insurance and the initiative and referendum she highlighted suffragist support and noted actions against the white plague and white slave traffic.
Mardi Gras festivities encompass three days with dancing and amusements on Market Street culminating Saturday night. A moving picture company will film the Aberdeen festival highlights during the event.
A new road to Lake Quiniault is drawing attention as a summer resort. It will be completed this fall and a fine automobile route to Puget Sound is planned for next year. Aberdeen businessmen including J. S. Waugh and others have bought lake lots to build summer cottages and two story bungalows for seasonal use.
Miss Florence Lemmen Miss Agnes Hobi Fritz Beltz of Aberdeen and Miss March McGlauflin of Hoquiam graduate from the state university at Seattle. Miss Hobi will teach in Aberdeen schools Miss McGlauflin in Hoquiam schools this year Beltz will enter a Seattle law office after completing a law course.
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