Water system plan eyed for Hoquiam and Aberdeen
J D Maughmer former city engineer surveys a joint water supply plan using Humptulips or Wyncocie rivers within the forest reserve. The $750000 to $1000000 project would serve both cities with a 24 inch pipeline, possible bond issue of 125000 for Hoquiam, and 30 to 85 miles of pipe total. Portland capitalists back the venture if revenue is assured and construction proceeds after a definite decision.
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Hoquiam
J. D. Moughmer
Aberdeen
Humptulips
Wyncocie
National Forest Reserve
Maughmer
Portland
Moughmer
Marter
Cook Burned in Brush Fire at Aloha Logging Camp
F H Eatwell the cook at Alo ha Lumber Co lodging camp near Aloha suffered severe facial and head burns when a brush fire swept into the bunkhouse they were using. The blaze started near the donkey engine and crossed a creek in the afternoon. Eatwell was knocked down but escaped to the open air after trying to rescue belongings. The bunkhouse was partly destroyed.
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Hoquiam
F. H. Eatwell
Aloha Lumber Company
Aloha
Eatwell
Auto Narrowly Misses Big Bear Crossing Road
Hoquiam June 21 A near collision with a big black bear as it crossed the county road ahead of an auto driven by L H Brewer president of the Hoquiam Commercial club and his party. The car at 30 miles an hour almost struck the bear before it veered aside.
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Hoquiam
L. H. Brewer
Drunken Row Leaves Lula Mantyner Injured in Ocosta
In Hoquiam on June 21 a drunken row at Ocosta left Lula Mantyner hospitalized with neck and body wounds. Authorities, including the sheriff and a posse, pursue Andrew Anderson the alleged knife attacker who wielded the weapon with deadly intent.
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Hoquiam
Ocosta
Lula Mantyner
Andrew Anderson
Bonfire Threatens Home of Hoquiam City Engineer
A neighbor's bonfire built near J. S. McCrossen's residence at 511 First Street in Hoquiam on Monday afternoon nearly destroyed the home. Strong winds spread sparks to the house before Mrs. McCrossen phoned the fire department, which promptly put out the blaze.
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Hoquiam
J. S. McCrossen
First Street
McCrossen
Open Hoquiam Public Library Set for August Opening
Hoquiam civic leaders announce the new public library will be opened to the public during the first week of August. The decision was made at a library board meeting held last Saturday night led by Chairman F. H. Lamb.
Sherman Hoover to Seek City Commissioner Posts
Hoovor announces he will file petitions within days to run for commissioner of streets and public improvements under the new city government plan. Hoover says he has as good a chance as any current candidates.
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Hoquiam
Death of Montesano Youth After Pleurisy Operation
Floyd Barden, a well known 17 year old of Montesano, died suddenly last Saturday at a hospital in Astoria Oregon following an operation for pleurisy. The body was brought home for burial on Sunday.
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Montesano
Floyd Barden
Astoria
Ore
Barden
Courthouse Dedication Plans Near Chehalis County
Preparations are quietly under way for a fitting dedication of Chehalis county’s new courthouse in Montesano. Officials hope to outline plans soon, with an outdoor barbecue featuring a roasted beef and a multi day program once the contractors complete work.
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Montesano
Chehalis County
Local Man Found Guilty of Auto Theft in Montesano
Harry L. Smith was convicted of larceny for stealing a car from an Elmo garage and crashing it into a tree. He fled to Andersonville Illinois before being recaptured and returned to Montesano to serve a county jail term.
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Montesano
Harry L. Smith
Elmo
Smith
Andersonville
Ill
Depot to be moved and remodeled in Montesano
The Northern Pacific will remove its old depot to land they purchased and remodel the building. General Superintendent Albee says citizens will not recognize the old depot after work. Modern conveniences will be added and the station grounds improved to serve travelers going to court with quick access to trains.
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Montesano
N. P. Ry. Co
Albee
Allotments Made On Quinsault Reservation
Mr Archer and surveying crew including Mr Medcalf of Montesano Dick Miles of Aberdeen William Seaman of Aberdeen and James Shaw of Hoquiam work on the Quinsault reservation All Indians proving tribal relation from eighth to full breed qualify for eighty acres Each will receive allotment from the Oniniault reservation if no reservation exists.
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Tawola
Mr. Archer
Mr. Medcalf
Montesano
Dick Miles
Aberdeen
William Seaman
James Shaw
Hoquiam
Quinsault Reservation
Ho Reservation
Oniniault Reservation
Schoolteacher Walter Gillespie Believed Drowned at Queets
Walter Gillespie a Queets district school teacher disappeared last Wednesday from his boarding place and is believed drowned in the Queets river. His hunting and fishing boat is also missing. a prior near drowning incident is noted. His Philadelphia parents were visiting and planned to return east with him.
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Walter Gillespie
Queets District
Moclips
Queets
Gillespie
Queets Coun
W. S. Hunter
Philadelphia
East
Doan’s Kidney Pills Touted in Local Notice
An Appalachian era ad recounts kidney disease caused by neglected symptoms and promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills as the remedy. Mrs. John Dickinson of Hoquiam Washington testifies to their value for backache and kidney trouble, noting the product’s availability through Foster Milburn Co. at 50 cents.
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Bright
Doan
John Dickinson
Hoquiam
Wash
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Appraisers Named for Moclips Beach Hotel
Samuel G Morse Jack Morris and Mr Robinson of Moclips appointed to appraise the Moclips Beach hotel. No disposal decision yet. West the night clerk last season is caretaker. The damaged hotel attracts tourists and is reported in better condition than expected.
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Moclips
Samuel 4G. Morse
Jack Morris
Mr. Robinson
Moclips Beach
West
Pacific Beach
Wanted man to represent the Horticultural Estates Development Association
A notice seeks a man to act as representative for the Horticultural Estates Development Association. Interested parties should contact Scott Stevens at 210 South F Street in Aberdeen Washington.
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Horticultural Estates Development Association
Scott Stevens
South F Street
Aberdeen Wash
Smiths in evidence in Chehalis County tax list
Montesano June 21. Assessor Jones reports 52 Smiths among Chehalis county taxpayers up from 33 last year. The roll lists Smiths plain only, with variants like Schmidt or Smythe excluded. Johnsons follow in number.
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Montesano
Jones
Smiths
Chehalis County
Schmidt
Smythe
Smiths Plain
Johnsons
Fleming preliminarily bound over for poisoning dogs
The preliminary trial of Hugh Fleming, arrested last week for placing poison that killed several dogs, was held Saturday in Elma. Fleming was bound over to the superior court in $100 bail. He admits placing poison to kill gophers but says there was no intent to kill other animals.
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Elma
Hugh Fleming
Elma Banks Report Increased Loans and Deposits
Elma June 21 reports show loans and discounts rising and deposits large across the two banks. Both institutions maintain reserves above legal requirements despite dull times.
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Elma
Buggy Upset Kills Aged Woman in Oakville
Mrs. Sarah E. Price, an elderly Oakville resident, died last Friday after a buggy accident. Driving with her daughter-in-law, the horse ran wild and plunged the carriage down an embankment, causing the vehicle to overturn. The death was attributed to heart failure induced by the shock.
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Oakville
Sarah E. Price
Stanton Price
Elma Produce Group Seeks New Farm Members
The Elma Fruit and Produce Association invites berry fruit and garden produce growers to join. It will handle farm market and berry products and welcomes new members and collaboration.
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Elma
Elma Fruit and Produce Association
Truth Lying Talk No 1 Warns Against Blue Dye Adulteration
An advertisement urges laundresses and grocers to avoid diluted bluing and to use Red Cross Ball Blue. It claims water is adulterated and promotes a pure blue product sold in varying sizes for five to ten cents, highlighting consumer caution.
Dessert Powder Misadventure In West Philadelphia
A fashionable Begro servant in West Philadelphia suffers severe indigestion after her mistress calls the family doctor. The physician prescribes a dessert spoonful after meals. The next day a voice reports the patient used the entire dose and ran out of money for a half dollar. The doctor advises using a half dollar dose, but the patient consumed a full dose, worsening her misery.
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Philadelphia
Mistah Dodah
Philadelphia ‘Times
Exercises for Fatigued Muscles From a Chicago Tribune Note
A Chicago Tribune suggestion promotes simple routines to reactivate tired muscles and internal organs. Techniques include upright posture with arms raised and torso rotated, gentle side-to-side twists, forward bends with stiff knees, and a vigorous full-body shake with feet apart to stimulate muscles and vital organs.
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Chicago Tribune
When Will Niagara Run Dry
A historical note predicts the Great Lakes could discharge into the Mississippi and the Niagara River run dry if a land tilt continues. It cites 20 years of gauge data showing northeast to southwest tilting and a potential 3 000 year timeframe for the upper lakes to drain toward the Huron and Erie basins.
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Niagara
Great Lakes
Chicago
Detroit
St. Clair
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
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