Measles Outbreak Closes Washington School and Ties Diptheria
Alarm over a rapid rise in measles leads Dr. G J Hurley to close the Washington school and two diphtheria cases in Hoquiam. A fourth diphtheria case is reported at the Home of William Wyerick in East Hoquiam. He urges motion picture managers to bar children from theatres and warns of theatre closures if not cooperated. Police warn against removing epidemic notices from houses. Parents are asked to keep children from church and public places.
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Itu
G. J. Hurley
Washington School
Hoquiam
William Wyerick
East Hogeiam
Hurley
Nve
Flag Ceremony Draws Large Montese Crowd in Dense Weather
In Montesano on Sunday a strong crowd attended a flag raising at a new flagpole. Eagles Knights of Pythias Boy Scouts and Spanish American War Veterans presented the emblem as the Eagles band played. Commander C W Duffin spoke on the Gag and the cord was cut releasing the 20 foot flag. Rev E M Hunt gave a patriotic address and a male quartet performed. The flag will fly daily from eight to five with visitors from Aberdeen and Hoquiam.
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Montesano
Eagles
Knights of Pythias
Boy Scouts
C. W. Duffin
Cwar
Superior Court Room
E. M. Hunt
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Police raid ships seize whiskey on two steamers
Hoquiam police boarded the steamers Daisy Gatsby and Multnomah. Twelve quarts of bonded whiskey were confiscated with no arrests. The Daisy Gatsby held a still. the Multnomah had no liquor. Raids on railroad camps along the Northern Pacific netted up to 20 gallons of Dago Red, owners claiming personal use.
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Hoquiam
Multnomah
Northern Pacific
Mit
Death of Thomas J. Hall at Fords Prairie
Joquiam reports the death of Thomas J. Hall of Fords Prairie aged 62 in a brief obituary notice.
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Joquiam
Thomas J. Hall
Fords Prairie
Rancher Hall Dies. Body Sent to Fords Prairie
PER pry rem died here yesterday. he body was shipped to Fords Prairie, Wednesday and prepared for burial by Whiteside. Mr. Hall was a rancher near Fords Prairie. He is survived by his widow and four children, a son Allen, living at Cedarville, a daughter, Mrs. Jessie M. Hart, and a son, Dewey Hall, a Ford, and a daughter, Mrs. Pea. Walsh, of Porter. He was well known in the upper end of the county.
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Per Pry Rem
Fords Prairie
Whiteside
Hall
Allen
Cedarville
Jessie M. Hart
Dewey Hall
Ford
Pea. Walsh
Porter
Soldier Buried With Honor in Hoquiam
Thomas Par, a veteran who died on the Mexican border, was buried with military honors in Hoquiam. Services were at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Van Engelen, attended by Spanish American War veterans, G A R members of Company G and Hoquiam Moose members.
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Hoquiam
Thomas Par
First Baptist Church
Henry van Engelen
Hoquiam Moose
Direct Information Filed Against Club Secretary Montesano
A direct information was filed against William Waverla former secretary of the Hokuim Germania club. He was arrested in Centralia while en route to California accused of taking 45 from the club. He claimed intent to work in Bellingham but allegedly bought a ticket south. Friends seek dismissal calling it a misunderstanding.
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Montesano
William Waverla
Hoquiam Germania Club
Centralia
California
Waverla
Bellingham
Pioneer Rancher J H Jackson Dies In Montesano
J H Jackson a Melbourne rancher died in Montesano after a lingering illness. He lived in the area for nearly 30 years and was known locally. He is survived by two sons Rollo of the ranch and Laverne who worked in the woods. his wife had died in August. The body was moved to the Elerding & Pinnick chapel in Aberdeen.
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Montesano
J. H. Jackson
Melbourne
Rollo
Laverne
Elerding & Pinnick
Aberdeen
Guardian petition filed for Hoquiam woman Ellen Beall
Montesano Feb 27 Mrs Wm A Dawson seeks guardianship of Ellen Jane Beall of Hoquiam. Beall was committed to Steilacoom last July but authorities say she is well enough to be cared for outside the asylum. Beall has property valued at $5,500 in Hoquiam. Chas Beall is named as the husband of the patient.
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Montesano
Wm. A. Dawson
Ellen Jane Beall
Hoquiam
Sam Florek seeks restraining order in Yam Hill real estate suit
Montesorno Feb 26 Sam Florek filed suit against John Dombek and wife seeking a restraining order to prevent disposal of a mortgage and note tied to a real estate transaction in Yam Hill Oregon.
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Montesano
Sam Florek
John Dombek
Yam Hill
Ore
Pepper mint grown in Chehalis region praised for cultivation
Chehalis area farmer Kennedy reports pepper mint thriving on bog and peat lands at his property near Chehalis. L Lerkin notes the land shows superior potential for this crop, with regional conditions favorable for mint farming and development of the industry.
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Chehalis
Asabeeti
Kennedy
Drainage Demonstration Underway At Polson Ranch
Government drainage engineer W A Kelly demonstrates land reclamation by drainage on the Polson ranch between Polson Brothers' holdings and the Olympic highway. The project aims to show the value of drainage and may become a model for future work if public interest supports further action.
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Montesano
W. A. Kelly
Polson Brothers
Olympic Highway
Polson Ranch
Kelly
Punitive eviction suit over Cosmopolis property
Olive B. Dudley of Cosmopolis sues her daughter Pearl F. Austin and husband and Cyrus H. Gilbreath for damages and possession of lots 1 through 5 in block 34. Plaintiffs demand possession after notice on Feb 20 and seek damages of 300 dollars.
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Montesano
Olive B. Dudley
Cosmopolis
Pearl F. Austin
Cyrus H. Gilbreath
Slander verdict awards $4 to Mrs Skog
In Montesano on February 26 a jury awarded Mrs Victoria Skog and her husband four dollars for slander after a trial that centered on a single count. Mrs Skog claimed Sally Vaughn accused her of stealing a hat from a store and she had sued for 1,000 dollars.
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Montesano
Victoria Skog
Sally Vaughn
Youngest Mason in State Cited at Elma Lodge
Fred Harding, who earned the Master Mason degree on February 21, recently passed his 21st birthday and is claimed by Elma lodge F. and A. M. members to be the youngest Mason in the state.
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Elma
Fred Harding
Elma Lodge F. & A. M
Harding
Lant Sentenced to Five to Seven Years in Penitentiary
Halsey J. Lant was convicted of a crime against his sister-in-law in Hoquiam and sentenced by Judge George D. Abel to serve five to seven years.
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Montesano
Hoquiam
Halsey J. Lant
George D. Abel
Dedication of New Methodist Church at McCleary
The new Methodist Episcopal church in McCleary was dedicated on Sunday. Rev. J. C. Harrison, who was preaching during the special meetings, left for Olympia after the ceremony.
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Ad Copy
Advertisement promoting Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable blood purifier. Claims to cleanse impure matter, improve vitality, and restore muscle elasticity. States ingredients are printed on the wrapper and offers a trial box for 50 cents from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Woman's Cold Cured By Dr. Pierce's Medicine
Mrs Magy PryYErTeE of 1412 4th St says a severe chest cold settled on her lungs and caused persistent coughing and soreness. After three bottles of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery she recovered fully with improved appetite and restored health.
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Chehalis
Dr. Pierce
Mas
Magy Pryyertee
1412
4Th St
Public timber auction planned for Choice Timber tract
Montesano February 27 It is expected spirited bidding will mark the public sale of timber on the southwest quarter of section 20 16 7 April 13 The appraised valuation on the property is 22462 50 The tract is tributary to Vesta Creek Four big companies are working in the neighborhood and it is anticipated one may bid on the timber
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Montesano
Vesta Creek
Just A Trotteur Sensible Navy Gaberdine Dress
A serviceable navy gaberdine gown trimmed with an embroidered belt satin collar and cuffs and two silk tassels replacing a tie. It features voluminous pockets at the hips for convenient use and a practical everyday wear style.
Westport Aims To Boost Summer Tourism This Season
Westport plans a strong bid to revive summer tourism with a record season ahead. Crab fishing clam digging moonstone hunting and agate collecting offer recreation while locals note past dangers on the beach and the town’s appeal to excursionists and visitors.
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Westport
Roasting Goose In A Classic Home Style
A green goose three to four months old makes a fine delicacy cooked like a game bird. Season inside and out, add a white onion, dredge with flour, roast hot for about an hour, and serve with boiled onions and apple sauce. For older geese use a sage potato stuffing.
McCleary Wins From Malone In Tight Local Showdown
McCleary defeated Malone 23 to 18 in a close Saturday night game here. The teams were tied twice during the contest as McCleary surged ahead. McCleary foresees a pennant chance as the squad makes a strong push.
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McCleary
Malone
Man Injures Foot Splitting Wood at Valley's Camp
Gordon Palmer cut a two inch gash in the instep of his left foot while splitting wood at Valley's camp. He traveled to Shelton on Thursday to have the wound dressed.
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Matlock
Gordon Palmer
Valley
Shelton
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertises Spring Cleansing
A vintage ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a spring laxative to remove winter waste and purify blood. It claims to brighten the eye improve complexion and restore vim and snap with a non gripping formula. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Strength of Fish Glue Test Report
The Popular Mechanics notes a test of fish glue strength showing 6030 pounds required to separate two halves of a one inch wooden block cemented with the adhesive. The result highlights the glue's surprisingly high tensile strength for its category.
Weather changes fashion as women swap low shoes for gaiters
The article notes a shift from winter footwear to silk gaiters worn with elaborate afternoon dress. It observes how women avoid pneumonia by stepping from taxis or limousines, and mentions crepe or chiffon dresses, coat removal, and matching black patent pumps with stockings.
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Rev
E. M. Hill
Fords Prairie Rancher
Ludencough
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McCleary Church
Underwood & Underwood
Roosevelt
George J. Wolff
Aberdeen’s
P.S
Union Pacific
Portland
Salt Lake City
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
Coumbia
Superior
Northwest
Harry S. Potter D. F. & P. Agt
Cor. Heron & I St
UNION
Nolan
S.W. Johnston Transfer CO
So. I St
A. A. Star Transfer
Hume
T. H. Hill
Aberdeen Window & House Cleaning Co
By. U. L. Maley
Washington
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