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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
8
Councilmen Oberg and McTaggart, appointed by Mayor Mourant, recommend raising valuations on personal property in Hoquiam from 17 to 100 percent. They note most merchandise is well valued, but logging camps with Hoquiam offices and outside-city business fall under limited jurisdiction.
Hoquiam electors will consider Sidney Moor Heath former member of the Les's a in the race for mayor. He entered the field to avoid embarrassing the Twenty Five Thousand Club which had recommended him. Heath is connected to Chehalis and Hoquiam civic affairs and seeks the city’s top post under the commission form of government.
Hoquiam officials authorize a wooden bridge across the Hoquia river at Ramer avenue with a $15,000 bid target. Construction aims to unlock thousands of acres of East Hoquiam land for agricultural use and development.
Aberdeen readers urged to act on early kidney symptoms before serious disease develops. Doan's Kidney Pills promoted as a remedy for backache and kidney issues, with Mrs. John Dickinson of Hoquiam cited praising their effectiveness and a 51c price tag noted for Buffalo agents Foster in Co.
In Montesano four arrests and convictions for game law violations occurred within ten days. Frank Lampier of Hoquiam killed a deer out of season at Chenoise creek and paid a $3.70 fine. Dominico Saballono of Hoquiam was fined $8.70 for carrying a gun to kill game, alien status noted. I J Ladley of Montesano and Carl Retzloff were fined after being found guilty of out of season deer kills, paying $17.50 and costs plus $3.15, and $17.50 plus $5.85 respectively.
Montesano June 24. The handsome new jail costing 50000 has been accepted by the Chehalis county commissioners and Sheriff Edward Payette, who will move in with his force at once.
Montesano prepares a two day Fourth of July program on July 4 and 5 with an extensive schedule. A large handbill campaign will distribute details through the town, as organized by the committee.
The following licenses were issued during the week: W. C. Upperman and Lefa McNew, Conrad A. Mannes and Verda Scott, Sullivan John and Ivy Jackson, Arthur J. Morin and Frances R. Adams, L. C. Dent and Viola J. Castile, Ernest Obi and Maggie Howeattle, M. D. Wood and Ethel Harray, Mattie Maki and Aino Ollus.
Montesano boy scouts under R H Fleet received military drill and later learned water rescue resuscitation from Dr J F Fritz. The sessions sharpen organization skills and safety techniques for members.
Misses Anna and Helen Clemons arrived home from St Marys academy in Portland. Anna completed the Latin Academic course and won a gold medal awarded yearly by the Knights of Columbus for proficiency in history.
Classified notice seeking a man to represent the Horticultural Estates Development Association. Inquiries directed to Scott Stevens at 219 South F Street in Aberdeen Washington.
Advertisers aligned with the Herald to push a redesign plan aimed at boosting visibility and reader engagement. The effort emphasizes stronger ad placement and clearer pricing structures across sections.
The wedding of Miss Liela Gertrude Wilkowski and Otto Rudolf Wilkowski occurred June 21 1911 at Jersey Park farm Oakville the groom’s home. Rev O L Fowler officiated with about twenty relatives present Prof Rene Fauchier Monte sano played the march and Mrs Frank Jackson sang Oh Promise Me. After a dinner the couple went by auto to Rainier then Tacoma where the groom runs a thriving business.
Chehalis county farmers report strong grain and fruit yields for the year despite late conditions. Oats and hay prosper, strawberries and raspberries surpass expectations, with over 100 crates of strawberries sold near Elma and cherries expected to be plentiful as ripening continues.
The city council ordered delivery of lumber for a new band and speaking stand in the city park. Carpenters union Local 1819 under A L Sutterfield will erect the stand at no charge as a donation to Elma, promising a finest pavilion in the region and its soon completion for use.
Work on the new Elma school progressed this week as the foundation nears completion. The structure, to be finished by September 15, will provide a $30,000 facility for local youth and create jobs for several city men and boys.
In Elma on June 24 strawberries are plentiful with fine berries on display. The crop is below standard, but demand is met with first class berries selling at three boxes for a quarter this week.
Elma residents go to the polls on July 26 to decide on issuing bonds totaling 10 000 to improve city water works. The city council advanced the ordinance calling a special election at its last meeting.
Residents in Elma report seven dogs found dead after eating poison during the night in the west end of town. It is unclear where the tainted food came from or who administered it.
An agreement near completion between Andrew Peterson and Grays Harbor Railway and Light officials plans a car line into the Highland Home addition. The line would run up B street to Sixth, aiding development of the desirable city area.
In 1832 during French Algeria campaigns bleeding killed many soldiers until quinine began to replace it. Maillot advocated quinine with bleeding reduced, deaths fell from about one in three to one in forty six. reform took decades, Maillot later honored with the Legion of Honor. Also recalls a late 19th century Indiana rail delay case where a missed train led to $5,000 damages.
The lettres de cachet were royal warrants sealing imprisonment or exile in France from about 1070, used as a terror with 9000 issued under Louis XIV and 80000 under Louis XV. Often sold or used for illicit revenue and signed in blank, holders could name any target. The National Assembly abolished the privilege on November 1, 1789.
In a humorous note from Illustrated Bits, a telegram says Missed train will start at some time tomorrow. Mabel assumes her auntie will arrive, but she notices if she starts tomorrow she will miss the train again, prompting a witty remark.
In a London exchange the bootmaker offers to cut corns to fit the customer while the choleric Old Gentleman demands boots fitted to his feet, refusing to have his feet altered. The brief quarrel reflects a witty clash over practical fitting in London humor.
A New York Telegram quote questions De Skill's golf, noting he plays well enough to keep an influential friend engaged without defeating him. The remark frames a tasteful, competitive dynamic in social golf circles.
A Boston Tribune item notes a humorist in distress as a beggar pleads for help to recover a child. The beggar asks a mother if the child is hers, but the reply is that the child is not. the beggar’s clothes are worn out.
Mill forms and loose leaf devices are among the specialties offered by the Aberdeen Printing Co providing printing supplies and equipment.
A brief reflection notes time as the most precious asset, echoing a maxim attributed to Rabelais about the value of moments and their irreplaceable nature.
The Boston Nationals’ third baseman prospect Ingerton earns praise as a natural fielder with a strong throwing arm and power at the plate. He has broken into fast company since Baker's discovery and is drawing attention for his current hitting form.
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