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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
2
The schooner Lyman D. Foster lost its anchor in Hoquiam harbor and plans to sail to Tahiti once the anchor is recovered or a new one arrives from California. A diver searches for the anchor and a delay of five days is possible if not found today.
The Taft club will organize next Tuesday evening at the council chambers. The old liners will meet to adopt the standard for the president, and petition signers have been notified by card, with good attendance expected.
Mayor Harry Ferguson issued a proclamation designating Saturday March 16 as Tax Day for the W C T U of Hoquiam. Proceeds from tag sales will fund aid for the city's needy.
Hoquiam March 13 H J Per ley manager of the Union Meat companys local branch has been promoted and will move to Tacoma to reside He will be succeeded by Thomas M Doyie who has served with the local branch for several months
Jesse Havens assistant postmaster was freed of census fraud charges but pled guilty to failing to visit Queen Lodging house. He was fined 50 dollars and costs. The minor charge was used to resolve the case.
The steamer Moran killed a large humpback whale off the harbor after a long-distance shot. Whales are scarce in winter waters and do not sleep, prompting extra precautions this season for handling more whales and cautious operations by the Moran crew.
On March 13, next Monday, the First National Bank will relocate to temporary quarters in the Heermans building while the old structure is torn down and a new fireproof building is erected. The bank’s 21 years of records will be kept in the vaults of the Grayport building.
James Smith called Blockhouse Smith died at his Oakville home at 88. Born in New York, he crossed to California in 1854 and later settled in Chehalis county on the Blockhouse Smith farm near the Chehalis river. Survived by widow, son Frank, and daughter Mrs Fitzgerald of Oakville. burial held yesterday. Estate valued over $100,000 with Aberdeen property included.
The meeting noted interest in baseball topics with Centralia Chehalis and Olympia as other league cities. The south side road committee requested a continuance until the next meeting and the chair announced the roadway would be widened to 16 feet. J J Carney named four men to confer with the County Taxpayers League: J J Carney chair P S Locke Joseph Jacob F R Archer and W W Boner.
The Grand Gold Medal contest for Chehalis county will be held in Montesano at the Presbyterian church on March 20 at 8 p m. Contestants from Aberdeen Hoquiam Elma and Montesano compete under the W C T U county group. The gold medal valued at 10 dollars will be awarded. speakers are described as extra good.
In Montesano on March 13 Judge Mason Irwin joked that his flock of 13 pullets lays 12 eggs daily. He claimed one hen is not laying, joking about serving a chicken dinner if he finds the nonperformer after the court calls.
In Montesano on March 13 more than 150 school directors voted unanimously for a resolution urging county commissioners to provide competent help for the County Superintendent of schools. The meeting, called by Superintendent McKillip, drew the largest attendance yet in Chehalis County and discussed improving rural schooling.
A quoted speech by Sir Gilbert Parker questions why women lag in crafts like wallpaper design, furniture, glass shades, and jewelry. He argues women lack competence because they refuse the hard grind of study and the years of technique that male breadwinners undertake as a matter of course.
A reflective line notes wisdom cherished by the few yet neglected by many and sought by the powerful, contrasting shallow claims with deeper insight. The saying emphasizes selective appreciation and the leverage of knowledge in influence.
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