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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
4
Fragment from St Louis advertising rail options to Billings Montana. It highlights cheaper fares and greater comfort on the Burlington Route compared to southern and southeastern lines, claiming faster service and substantial savings.
A patchwork of notes from Aberdeen and surrounding towns reports visitors like Wa. Prentice of Clearwater and Thomas H. McKay of Montesano, business ads, arrivals, and local events. Items mention the steamer Sunol, road and harbor work, a shingle mill fire, a curfew discussion, and community gatherings plus notices of land for sale and church activities.
A station agent A C Clark was knocked unconscious during a bold daytime robbery. The incident occurred in public view, with the assailant escaping before help arrived. Police investigate the broad daylight assault and search for the culprit nearby.
A masked robber seized $547 and £347 from a depot cash window between 2:39 and 3:00 PM. Clerk Clark, unarmed, was struck as the thief fled with $422 belonging to the railway. A $325 reward is offered for identification of the robber. Police secured a report from witnesses and noted the suspect wore a black mustache.
A noisy ad promises “money back” on tea trials but provides unclear terms. The message touts long term tea trade value and brands Souling and Compate with vague assurances.
In Chehalis County Washington the Aberdeen City Council assesses repair of F street between Heron and the C E Burrows dock. It calls for plank paving two inch thick with twenty foot diagonal cross plank in the middle, estimating costs not to exceed 0 with assessment on abutting property after completion.
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