Chehalis County Happenings From Aberdeen Herald
Local notes from Chehalis County including visits by Elma and Oakville residents to Aberdeen Montesano and Hoquiam. New licenses issued are listed along with land purchases by J B Haynes and real estate deals brokered by R H Fleet. Fire department funds to endow a bed at General Hospital and a theater renovation at Pomona hotel are noted. City officials travel to New York and Nice Italy as part of broader county activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Haynes
James Rutherford
Keuben Manke
Montesano-Aberdeen Road
R. H. Fleet
Mr. Haynes
Aberdeen
Pomona
Hoquiam Trust Company
I Street
Fire Department
General Hospital
F. L
Local notes move through illness births and travels
Bell's father is gravely ill with heart disease. Born Monday, March 9, to Mr and Mrs Harve Goodpasture a 10 pound boy. J J Wray returned from Michigan and Wisconsin. Reuben Fleet of Montesano made a brief Elma visit. Mrs J B Biles visited Montesano with relatives. W T Kellerman takes cook position for Polson Logging Co. F E Farris returns home from a brief honeymoon to Sound cities. Mrs A Estes travels to Bert rand Nebraska to be with her father very ill. Susie Miller wed Edward Shivee of Olympia on Anderson street March 11, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Goodpasture
J. J. Wray
Michigan
Wisconsin
Anderson Street
Susie Miller
Joseph Miller
Edward Shive
Olympia
Local Gossip Notes and Health Updates
Shorey county surveyor was in town Tuesday. C J Mills, recently ill, is improving. J G Fitzgerald left Tuesday for Oregon and California. W G Barrick moved into Mauermann house on Oak street. Mills Jennings ill at his brother’s home. Miss Vida Wilson severely ill at her parents’ home. Miss Tillie Mauermann of Pe Ell visited her uncle Joseph Mauermann’s home last week.
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C. J. Mills
J. G. Fitzgerald
Oregon
California
W. G. Barrick
Mauermann
Oak Street
Mills Jennings
Vida Wilson
Tillie Mauermann
Pe Ell
Joseph Mauermann
Damaged County Faces Storm Toll Across Sums and Tracks
Damage from the recent storm in the county spreads across rail lines roads and logging operations. A Northern Pacific eastbound train was delayed by a slide near the city with passengers shifted to Cosmopolis then eastbound again. A log jam on Satsop river threatened bridges as crews worked overnight to clear tracks. The Coats logging railroad suffered a 50 foot section washout and logging camps report widespread road damage. Telegraph and telephone lines were kept open only by extraordinary efforts as the Grays Harbor Boom Co dam on Big Creek failed carrying away several million feet of logs and estimating losses above seven thousand dollars.
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Northern Pacific
Cosmopolis
Dabney Hill
Satsop
Tacoma
Coats
Wishkah
West Camp
Elliott’s
Grays Harbor
Big Creek
Pleasant Physic Promotes Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Pleasant Physic praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and effective. Evans Drug Store offers free samples. The Herald Printery advertises printing services from car tickets to full sheet posters and invites local patrons to entrust their printing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Evans Drug Store
Herald Printery
City Ad Advertising Bids and Street Vacations Notice
City of Aberdeen calls for bids to lay water mains for the South Aberdeen system with plans and specs on file at the city engineer’s office. Also set for March 25 a hearing on Union Mill Co petitions to vacate Front and Schley streets and alleys in Northern Pacific Addition and related blocks in Aberdeen Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Aberdeen
Union Mill Co
Front Street
Hogan Street
Marion Street
Schley Street
Broadway
Cosmopolis
Northern Pacific
Perry Street
de Kalb Street
City of
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Washington
Registration Books Open for Election in Aberdeen
Registration books will be open from March 11 to March 18, 1908 to accommodate those who have not registered for the election on April 7, 1908. Dated Aberdeen Washington March 9, 1908.
Bids Sought for 1500 Cords of Wood and Warrants Call
The clerk will receive bids until March 25 for furnishing 1500 cords of wood delivered to the pumping station. Treasurer Sargent issues a call for warrants with interest ceased March 7: current expense fund up to No 2876 and water fund up to No 912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Knights of Pythias to Complete Castle Hall Project
The Knights of Pythias approved final action Friday night to complete their Castle Hall. They purchased the site at 6th and First streets and have plans by Architect Troutman. The Aberdeen lodge aims for an attractive building featuring a California mission style as a draw for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
First Streets
Troutman
Aberdeen
Elma School Superintendent Resigns After Bitter Election
Elma on March 14 saw E. R. Ormsbee resign as superintendent following a heated contest over three director seats. He had pledged to quit if attorney E. S. Avey was re elected, an outcome that occurred as more than 600 votes were cast and Avey won. A replacement for Ormsbee was expected to be named within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma
E. R. Ormsbee
Ormsbee
Hall
E. S. Avey
Brother of Wesley Brecht in Sligo reported badly burned
A.S. Brecht received word that Wesley Brecht, living in Sligo Missouri, fell into a boiling chemical vat and suffered severe burns. Doctors fear he may not recover as ten days have passed since the accident while he remains alive. Brecht plans to travel to Sligo if bedside reports improve. He will also visit his Pennsylvania birthplace while away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Brecht
Wesley Brecht
Sligo
The Herald Twice a Week Tells It All
The Herald continues a two weekly schedule promising comprehensive coverage across local events. Readers are urged to follow updates on politics, society, crime, and business, with emphasis on timely reporting and clear summaries for busy households.
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the Herald
Waterfront loading updates from Hoquiam mills to ports
The Watson A West and Newsboy load at Slade mill for Callao and San Pedro respectively. F H Leggett and G W Watson shift between West and Hart Wood mills heading for Callao and San Francisco. A B Johnson and F M Slade load for San The and Santa Rosalia. Philippine loads for San Pedro from Aberdeen mills. Shasta launches at Matthews yard Hoquiam. Chas E Falk finishes loading for San The at Slade mill. Mahukona moves to Slade mill to sail to Wellington New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson A. West
Slade Mill
Callao
Barkentine Newsboy
San Pedro
F. H. Leggett
West Mill
G. W. Watson
Hart-Wood Mill
San Francisco
F. M. Slade
Santa Rosalia
Mexico
Schoner Philippine
Aberdeen Lumber
Shasta
Matthews Shipyard
Hoquiam
Chas. E. Falk
Mahukona
Anderson & Middleton
Wellington
New Zealand
Cuba Professor Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Prof H A Howell of Havana Cuba reports his child suffered a severe cold with dangerous breathing but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provided prompt relief and saved the life of their baby. He notes his mother used it for years and recommends it. Evans Drug Co sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Howell
Havana
Cuba
Chamberlain
Howell
Evans Drug Co
Fine Job Printing at Moderate Prices
The Gerald Printery offers affordable printing services with emphasis on quality and reasonable rates for business cards, pamphlets, and small print runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Printery
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Dora Bagthaw
B. G. Cheney
John M., Aiken
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Fritz Carlson
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Long Beach
RK. C. Whitbrick
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Reuben Fleet
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