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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
2
Waughs News highlights a large shoe stock with boy girls and ladies styles in varied sizes. The retailer stresses Red Cross shoes and a weeklong sale offering about 500 pairs at roughly half their worth to clear inventory.
J. S. WAUGH of Freeville New York suffered a long fever-sore and tried many remedies. He reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed it with scarcely a scar and notes the product also cures burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings corns and piles. Only 25 cents at druggists.
Peoria Illinois woman says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a two year illness and avoided surgery for a tumor. In Jessup Pennsylvania another woman reports post partum inflammation cured after two months of the remedy. The notices urge other women with female ailments to try the product.
Councilman J F Myles veteran representative from South Aberdeen urges voters to re elect him citing 1910 11 improvements including streets 35390 22 dollars in fire and jail upgrades water and hydrants and new lights He argues his record benefits the ward and asks support at the March 5 primary noting plans for a free bridge and sewer system and further legislation for the ward
A small turnout for a baseball supporters meeting left the session without action. A luncheon tomorrow will report back to the chamber of commerce and a committee may be formed to solicit funds from businessmen to determine how much money can be raised for a team. H B Zimmerman of Grays Harbor Railway and Light company is among the enthusiasts and pledges his share.
A. J. Morley, a prominent logger, returned home Friday after spending weeks in California. He was detained over a week due to an automobile accident involving one of his sons who suffered severe bruises when the vehicle passed over the boy’s legs as he rode a bicycle.
Mr and Mrs William J Robinson married at Merton Michigan February 22 travel east then return to city to establish a home on Cherry street with plans to begin housekeeping in their new residence Evalina Monteith was the bride.
March 4 recall effort against Mayor Harry Ferguson stalls as organizers hold signatures for unknown reasons. Supporters say the bluff will fail, while Ferguson gains backing from allies after nominating Theo Quinn as police chief.
The following marriage licenses were issued during the week Frank W Cole and Anna Ruby Albin Pulkkinen and Matilda Pulkinen Geo W Gilbert and Hattie E Miller Albert J Armstrong and Maude Harrington
In Elma a motor car service from McCleary carried over 185 passengers last Saturday and 177 the prior Friday. The Harbor morning run draws early business and merchants note the service increases Elma’s trade as women return with bundles, proving the car adds shoppers and activity to town.
Hoquiam March 4 Walker Brothers acquired from Lytle Logging about 2000 acres on the Humptulips river, a deal near 100000 dollars. The tract holds roughly 50000000 feet of timber and land suitable for farming in the Humptulips valley. Logging is expected to resume soon, adding to their holdings in the Humptulips area.
Three hundred Eagles from the harbor attended an open lodge meeting in Elma. They gathered at the Eagles theater where three reels of pictures were shown before J. H. Shively, a leading Eagle and current state insurance commissioner, delivered the evening address.
Sound Pacific Land company sold three tracts on the hilltop last week. A C Callow the manager notes rising inquiries and expects many more sales in the area soon.
Hoquiam officials issued a call for 100 live cats to trap city rats infesting the city hall assembly hall. The raid on the hall has plagued the building with oats damaged and uninhabitable conditions. Previous carloads of cats were stored there months ago.
James Beck purchases the Third street livery barn from M. M. Wakefield for about 5000 dollars. Beck will not operate it. A. Haskins will run the business under a conditional sale arrangement.
In Hoquiam on March 4 a petition circulates urging the city commission to pass an ordinance creating a free municipal employment agency. If not approved, it will go to a public vote to force employment agencies out of business.
At the Hoquiam Twenty Five Thousand club meeting on Friday evening a committee of Albert Johnson Sidney Moor Heath and A C Girard was appointed to secure telegraph and telephone connections with Moclips Stearns ville and Pacific Beach.
On a recent Wednesday evening twenty five Lady Maccabees visited the home of Chas Mitchell to surprise Mrs Mitchell. They presented her with a locket and chain for ten years service as a neighbor, member and officer of the Order of Lady Maccabees of the World. Music and a social time followed with a luncheon served by the visitors.
County Superintendent N. D. McKil lip states that the Montesano school directors and teachers meeting set for Saturday March 9 will be very largely attended with nearly all directors indicating their intent to come.
The W C T U will host its annual Frances Willard memorial tea on Thursday afternoon March 7 at Mrs. Dickson's home. A good program is planned and all are invited. a silver offering will be collected.
F L Morgan wins reelection as director over E E Simmons by 195 to 130 in Cosmopolis amid tension over removal of the old school building and construction of a new one. The vote seen as vindication of Morgan despite threats of a grand jury action over the dispute.
Elma blacksmith Schelle Matthews visited Oakville meeting friends and announces he will run for sheriff. His county service as deputy sheriff and popular appeal are cited as strengths for his campaign.
Aberdeen Printing Co advertises modern job printing at moderate prices with contact via phone 6401.
E John Hanson announces candidacy for councilman in the first ward subject to the primary on Tuesday March 5 1912.
Jas. M. Vasbinder announces his bid for city councilman from the Sixth ward subject to the voters at the March 5 1912 primary elections.
P F Clark announces candidacy for re election as city clerk of Aberdeen subject to voters approval at the primary on March 5 1912 in Aberdeen.
City treasurer claimant Roy C. Sargent files to seek re-election, subject to primary approval in Aberdeen on Tuesday March 5, 1912. The notice states Sargent will contest the primaries for the treasurer seat.
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