Tales of the Town Tersely Told THE MUSICAL PRODIGY
A compact note on David Schooler the Boy Pianist and Louise Dickinson the juvenile soprano, praising their prodigy status and early study under famed masters, likening Schooler to Paderewski and Dickinson to Mary Garden. Also a brief local item noting Lackey wins $5,000 and other damages cases in Montesano court.
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David Schooler
Louise Dickinson
Master Schooler
Paderewiski
Paderewski
Miss Dickinson
Mary Garden
Death of Wm L Bevans After Stroke on Christmas Day
Wm L Bevans of 1110 East Wishkah Street died at his home shortly after 7 p m Wednesday following a Christmas stroke that left him almost helpless. Born October 27 1857 in Mount Vernon Ohio he was 56. He is survived by his widow mother and six children Love Ray Catherine Nettie B Dewey Anna B Miller and Bessie Bevans Shields. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m Whiteside parlors with interment at Fern Hill cemetery. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Bevans
East Wishkah Street
Mr. Bevans
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Love
Ray
Catherine Bevans
Aberdeen
Nettie B. Dewey
Pocatello
Idaho
Anna B. Miller
Rindon
Wash
Bessie Bevans Shields
Los Angeles
Miller
Dewey
Independent Order of Foresters
Whiteside Undertaking
Fern Hill Cemetery
The Great Tornados Gymnastic Act Comes to Town
A European Athletic Company featuring skilled performers including a noted female artist presents an exciting gymnastic show with fancy pirouettes two somersaults and precise formations. Evans Drug Co advertises plain and fancy stationery offerings and related goods.
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The
Great Tornados
Youth Arrested in Montesano Faces Serious Charge
Wilfred McCreary once assistant book keeper at White Star mills was arrested in Elma and brought to Montesano charged with contributing to the delinquency of Myrtle Bryant 17. The defendant 18 is bound over to superior court with attorney E S Avey of Elma.
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Montesano
Wilfred McCreary
White Star Mills
Elma
Superior Court
Justice of the Peace
Pettijohn
Myrtle Bryant
McCreary
E. S. Avey
A Star Transfer Co. Ad Teletype Freight Offer
For light or heavy hauling call 4201. A. Star Transfer Co. tf.
25 Acre Bayfront Property for Ranch or Dairy Use
25 acres on the south side of the bay at South Arbor on a high level site overlooking Grays Harbor. Great for a ranch or dairy farm. Priced at $1400. Ellis Marten & Co. Real Estate and Insurance 210 S. F Street, phone 397. Also a good line of musical instruments and fittings at Evans Drug Co. tf
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South Arbor
Grays Harbor
Ellis Marten & CO
S. F Street
Evans Drug Co
West End Roads Assessed by Board in Hoquiam Visit
The board of county commissioners returned from inspecting E. EF Fisher district roads. The Moclips road is being prepared for summer travel and works continue on the Humptulips road. Fisher found a nearby gravel bank at Tulips reducing haul distance from three miles. Today they depart Aberdeen to review Mr. Phil Locke's district roads.
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Aberdeen
Phil Locke
FIR TWIGS
Opinion column by Sue F. Vernon critiquing Taft and Wilson era politics and character, contrasting popularity and public sentiment with historical presidents. Mentions William Jennings Bryan and remarks on political nicknames and public address in Washington.
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Sue F. Vernon
Questioning Details on President Wilsons Bedroom Decor
The dispatches lack specifics on cord size color and shade length in the Wilsons private bedroom. The writer suspects illustrated weeklies will later reveal screws hinges crockery and window shade photographs.
Baseball Ballad of Spring and Politics
A lyrical piece celebrates spring, baseball, and youth while weaving in political references to President Wilson Taft and Alaska. It contrasts joy of the diamond with political discontent and hopeful imagery of national renewal. The tone blends satire and optimism about patriotic progress.
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Wilson
Alaska
Mysteries of Scent Across Birds and Hounds
The text notes that scent mysteries remain unsolved and observes that trained shooting dogs can locate a partridge while terriers or foxes find nests, highlighting everyday scent perception in hunting.
New Georgia Plan Proposes Free Labor Road Walkers
County road commissioners in Georgia study a novel highway maintenance method using a freely recruited gang of road walkers. The plan avoids convict guards and allows rapid deployment anywhere in the county on short notice.
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Georgia
Cup plates reveal old tea etiquette and royal manners
An antiquary explains a 100 year old china service and cup plates used to hold the dripping cup of tea after pouring into the saucer. The tea was sipped from the saucer while the cup rested on the plate, a practice shared by kings and generals.
Four rooms for rent near Herald office inquiry
Classified note seeks multiple rooms for rent with proximity to the Herald office. Inquiry expected at the Herald office.
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Herald Office
Des Moines Plans Experimental Roadway Trial in Louisiana
In Des Moines Louisiana an experimental roadway project will build a mile to test construction methods. One section will be concrete another with flag stones and broken stone surfacing, among other approaches.
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Des Moines
Former Hoquiam schools head visits and praises local progress
H B Dewey former superintendent of schools visited Hoquiam and gave a brief talk to teachers and students. He commended city schools praised graduates and cited Dr Thomas Kane noting Hoquiam students excel at the state university. He spoke on Legislation and Capital detailing how bills are made and passed and the influence of women lawmakers.
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Hoquiam
H. B. Dewey
Thomas F. Kane
State University
Dewey
A Star Transfer Promotes Hauling Services
For light or heavy hauling, call A. Star Transfer. Phone 4201. tf.
Growth of road work in Mississippi highlights progress
Frank M. Butts in Progressive Farmer notes Mississippi leads in road building with Lowndes county at the forefront. He recalls improved travel times from sixteen miles in five to six hours with a wagon to three hours with the same load, and argues better year round conditions enable heavier hauls with less effort.
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Mississippi
Lowndes County
Frank M. Butts
Progressive Farmer
Hoquiam Baptist Church Names New Pastor
The Hoquiam Baptist Church, after eight months without a pastor, has called Rev. Hary Van Engelen to lead. He will arrive in a month with his family joining later, with previous posts in Payette Idaho and Missoula Montana.
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Hoquiam
Baptist Church of
Hary van Engelen
van Engelen
Payette
Idaho
Missoula
Montana
Evans Completes Stacked Magazine and Paper Vaults
Evans organizes a vast archive of magazines and paper novels, consolidating scattered volumes into a unified collection. The project preserves titles across genres and highlights the breadth of printed works for future study.
Girl for General Housework in Montesano
Help wanted for general housework in Montesano. Good wages offered. Telephone forenoon. 1959 M Aberdein tf.
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Montesano
Aberdeen
Art Rug Weaving and Carpets Offered by Local Makers
An Aberdeen listing advertises Rug Weavers at 119 North G Street offering rugs from old carpets and rag materials along with silk portieres. The ad cites Aberdeen Printing Co. and Particular Printers in Chehalis County advertising in The Herald as the most read local paper.
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Art
North G Street
Aberdeen Printing Co
Particular Printers
East Wishkah Street
the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Where the Opposition Stands
A short observation notes many towns have residents indifferent to road improvements and even hostility seen in all social strata including the cemetery, citing the Southern Good Roads viewpoint.
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Messegee
Musical Prodigy
Lowney
Irwin
H. C. Lackey
Big Creek Timber Company
Hugo Metzler
J. B. Bridges
Lackey
Roy Clark
Frank Cos
E. E. Boner
Heart Sample Shoe Company
WM. Bevans
East
A. Star Transfer Co
Edythe G. Melville
the Cody
West End
United States
Washington
White House
Honeyfushe
W. H. Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Washington, D. C
Platte
Luef
Vernon
Havana
Taft
Danish Kid Gloves
California
Tucke
Heron
OOD Road Rules
Frank H. Rogers
Michigan
Hoquiam Schools
Limestone
the Country Gentleman
Cyril G. Hopkins
America
Erdeen
Ovitt - Bigelow Company Manufacturers
Wishkah and
Kansas Streets
West & Slade Grocery
BroaDway Pharmacy
R. W. Bryan
Bryan
F Street
Bridge & Beach
Superior, Aurora
H. L. Cook & CO
East Heron Street
Milliren’s Sanitary Meat Market
East Heron ST
TEL
Electric Park Pavilion
L. L. Maley
Grays Harbor Ship Chandlery CO
Northwest
Kali Works
Portland Seed CO
Portland, Ore
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