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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
3
Virgil Bogue engineer to the Port of Grays Harbor commission explains to the public the plans and for their approval. Maps and detailed plans will be shown at a meeting this evening with a second session planned in Hoquiam tomorrow evening.
A group of C. P. S. system officials arrived in Aberdeen last evening in a private car and are touring the city today. The party includes several prominent Seattle and Tacoma business men, with W. L. Foster, superintendent of the road, leading the delegation.
A fire broke out in a ship ping shed at the Anderson Middleton mill plant at 3 o'clock this morning. Firefighters reported the cause unknown and the blaze required substantial effort to save the building.
A collage of small items from Evans Drug Co and Norman 8 Richards includes shop offerings, guaranteed tools, and paper novels. Local updates note residents visiting Tacoma and Olympia, moves to South Aberdeen, a mishap injuring a child, and a marriage at the Swedish church parsonage.
Attorney J. B. Bridges Mrs. Bridges and Mrs. J. R. Douglas arrived home Wednesday evening from a long trip through the east and south. They report an excellent journey with Bridges predicting Taft will win the nomination and that Teddy has made a grave mistake.
The Llewellyn Detective agency started operations with S. D. Llewellyn and Thomas O'Donnell opening offices in the Finch building. Llewellyn brings six years in the field and local plainclothes service, while O'Donnell comes from the Perkins agency in Pittsburgh. Chief Templeman and Captain Tribbetts praised Llewellyn as he left the police force.
From my fine pen of Montana winners S C White Leghorns headed by second prize cockerel at Tacoma. Price one fifty for fifteen eggs. Inspection of pen requested. J Box 733.
The wedding of Tom Whitesides and Miss Etta Emrich was solemnized last Tuesday evening at the Bijou theater in a crowded house. Rev. R. E. Cooper officiated with Mack Swain as best man and Mrs. Swain as bridesmaid. The couple departed for Tacoma last evening after stage hands showered them with rice.
Registration books closed with 2700 total. The general municipal election is set for April 2 and promises to be interesting as Socialists intensify efforts and issue a political paper to sway voters.
Would see country W. L. Hasworth of Kansas City has written the Chamber of Commerce seeking to come west to study the country. If satisfied he will report back to his people with a view to bringing them west.
The O W R N company cable across the Chehalis river sustained minor damage from heavy rock dumping to protect bridge piers. A diver will perform repairs in a few days.
Special service this evening at the Salvation Army led by Mrs John Erickson. Friday evening the Hoquiam Salvation Army forces unite with local forces. Saturday evening Rev Denslow of the Adventist church will preach. Sunday evening Mayor H Ferguson of Hoquiam will give an address to all. May build spur track.
Montesano citizens push for the O W R N company to build a spur from its Chehalis river line to Montesano and its mills. A committee investigates and reports to the Chief Engineer who has been away from the office this past week.
A reflective editorial urges readers to keep spirits high and enjoy time with friends while maintaining temperance. It emphasizes balance in pleasure and social gatherings, advising moderation and mindful conduct.
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