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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
3
A string of short items lists residents traveling to Philadelphia Eureka Spokane and Portland. Births marriages and visits punctuate Aberdeen society with church events and club meetings. Local workers, a payroll estimate, and military draft notes appear among travel updates and social engagements.
F G Jones returned Saturday night from a business visit in San Francisco accompanying his daughter Ellen. Mrs N P Brown and daughter Phylis left for San Francisco after Mrs Brown's brother-in-law drowned. Anthony and Ingar Finland, living with their uncle Frank Noeninger in North Aberdeen, went to Vancouver BC for vacation. Fortnight club at Electric Park elected Mrs Mayme MacLafferty president and Mrs E John Hanson vice president. other officers will hold over.
The Ryan Fruit company of Spokane with branches in Portland Seattle Tacoma Salt Lake and Ogden opened their Aberdeen branch house Monday with J. W. Huff of this city as manager. Mr. Huff has been connected with this line of trade here for several years.
Dr. A. S. Monzingo of Tacoma visits the city to recruit for the ambulance corps. He expects the unit to be called to duty in France in a few weeks. Aberdeen youths Goodbar Jones Stanley De Losh and William Eaton are among those who have joined.
The Polish Independent Political club will hold a dance tomorrow night at their hall on First and Washington streets to raise funds for the Red Cross. The club has already contributed $50 and aims to boost support with the event.
Charles Pjorland died in a local hospital after a brief illness, Monday, aged about 388 years. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Elerding & Pinnick chapel under the auspices of the Swedish Temperance society.
E. H. Lester runs a logging operation on North River and Centralia parties plan a new shingle mill in the valley with a capacity of 120,000 per day.
U S Commissioner Ira N. Gardner is named to succeed F M Cook as circuit court commissioner. Cook has left the post to serve as a captain with the Second Washington Supply Company.
Sloan's Liniment offers quick relief from rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago and sprains. It penetrates without rubbing and is advertised as cleaner than mossy plasters or ointments. Available at druggists 25c 50c and 1.00.
Oscar Sather, a veteran shingle maker from Bellingham and South Bend, signs a contract with Copalis Lumber to obtain cedar on logged lands and will run shingle mills in the area.
Catherine C. Stitt, 70, died Wednesday at Copalis. The body was brought to Whiteside parlors and funeral services were held at St Mary’s Catholic Church. She is survived by three children Thomas, Margaret Stitt and Mrs. F Evans.
Poem-driven reflection chronicles the shift from neutrality to total war as nations awaken to a duty of destiny. The verse frames the change from dream to decisive action, urging unity and sacrifice under a banner of stars.
P F Halferty and his daughter returned from a camping trip in a specially built automobile he designed. The car is described as one of the latest in such equipment and ready for further travel. After the mountains clear of snow, Mr. Halferty and Mrs. Lillie plan a trip to Southern California in the auto.
Walter Hilligoss and his wife, visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Rice W Hilligoss from Spokane, have enlisted in the marine corps. The couple left by auto for Spokane where Walter will be notified of reporting details for duty.
Rental ad for a double dwelling house close in with electric lights bath and modern conveniences. Contact S. W. Pearson at 351 North B Street.
I G W Ripley cashier swears the June 20 1917 financial statement is true to the best of knowledge. The report lists assets including cash on hand 41210.98 and due from banks 6961.16 5321.09 with liabilities of deposits 262,262.46 and capital stock and undivided profits. Notary J E Stewart witnessed on June 27 1917 in Grays Harbor County Washington.
A Boston custom house clock showcases a dial twenty one feet in diameter. The article notes the vast reach of the clock in the harbor area and emphasizes its prominence as a city landmark.
New sport silks arrive in stores featuring bold plaids stripes and spots in vivid schemes. Heavy pongees georgette crepes and satins lead the line woven on bread looms for easy dressmaking. Robin's egg blue tops the color calendar with daring pairings including violet brass and chartruse georgette in evening wear.
Lee Francis Lybarger, highlighted as a key figure in the 1917 Chautauqua lecturing staff, is praised for his brilliant mind and engaging presentation of political social and industrial topics. Noted figures like William Jennings Bryan and Senators Kern and Reed rate him highly. A humorous exchange from the Baltimore American is included as a side remark.
The article notes the gardens cover 2 000 acres and adds a fragment about uncertainty in the claim. It juxtaposes a proverb on excess with a remark on health tied to lifestyle. No named individuals or organizations are provided in the readable text.
A local Aberdeen citizen J. C. Miller of 611 E. Second Street testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills easing backache rising to weakness and urinary trouble. He praises the medicine as superior to others and notes a 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y backs the product.
A longtime Grays Harbor medical advertiser claims to cure chronic male ailments without surgery or knives. He promotes blood tests, intravenous treatments, and office-only practice with broad hours and Sunday availability, inviting men from Missouri and locals to visit for free consultations.
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