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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
1
Special vote offer starts today in the contest for Miss Anna Johnson, Ruth Bathurst, and others. The plan grants 40 000 extra votes for every five years of new subscriptions and 20 000 for renewals or back bills, with a total of 7 50 dollars needed to qualify, and the deal runs about ten days ending March 27.
The second vote count shows all ladies competing in the Herald touring car event starting strongly. A notable feature is that the race leader is a fresh entrant, Miss Anna John.
Montesano March 15 Community organization dominates the farmers convention in the city hall As representatives from nearly every county farming area gather they create the Farmers Producers Association of Grays Harbor County James Glancey of Elma is president with E B Kemp of Wyncodie valley as first vice president W F Cox of Porter as secretary treasurer and a board of district vice presidents including William Lemmon Frank Liesner M Mahoney Ransom Minkler Frank Glenn Clarence Glenn McKinley Wilton Wm Lyons and B E Fishel The group plans a marketing and standardization committee for each community and will adopt a constitution and by laws at a future Elma meeting
Portland Heights now has fire protection after the city installed an old hand chemical engine as a makeshift system. Fire Chief W. H. Tamblyn offered the relic to Heights residents following a blaze that prevented engine access to the steep area. The two 8 gallon tanks were charged with fluid before the engine was deployed.
Victor Benson accuses his wife of moodiness and reticence in Aberdeen while she travels to Alaska and back, seeking a divorce. Blanch Van Riper also seeks a divorce from Ezra Van Riper, with the couple not living together and property in Aberdeen involved.
I W Mason has won a patent for a small mirror device that fits above the spirit vial of a carpenter's level to reflect the air bubble for accurate leveling. An additional mirror attachment helps align vertical lines. Mason, recently back from Portland, expects royalties and aims to open a factory soon in Aberdeen or nearby.
Hoquiam drafts a petition to protest inclusion in the Wynoochie water district citing adequate local supply. Attorney E A Philbrick oversees circulations with about 1000 signatures needed from 25 percent of qualified voters. Backers expect petitions from Montesano Elma Satsop and Cosmopolis. Petitions must be filed within two weeks.
In Montesano on March 15, a premature powder blast at the Schafer logging camp injured laborer Phil Lips, who had an arm broken in two places. The other 24 workers escaped serious harm as they were on a flat car at noon. Peter Schafer credits luck for the narrow outcome. The firm reports no men at work after the incident.
Grays Harbor Poultry association holds a 7 30 p m auction in the Electric building drawing chicken fanciers from Chehalis county. Seventeen thoroughbred birds four dozen high grade chicks and 75 egg settings are on offer with proceeds aiding association work. Holmes of Elma serves as auctioneer and birds will be displayed Saturday afternoon.
The Grays Harbor Railway and Light Company and the Electric Service and Supply Company relocated their offices from the Hicks building to a renovated corner site in Hoquiam. The move improves conveniences for both employees and the public.
A 175 horsepower engine at the Hoquiam Sash and Door plant tore itself apart on Friday causing a temporary shutdown. A new engine is being installed to replace the ruined unit costing about 1500 dollars.
The General McArthur rose was named official city flower at a Friday night Aberdeen council meeting. A rose show is planned for June with prizes, and a Rose Club was formed to promote growing the variety, with shipments to households at cost.
T. H. McCleary was appointed postmaster at Centralia last week, succeeding the previous official. The move places McCleary in charge of local mail operations and post office administration.
Senator Joseph E. Ransdell praises the rivers and harbors measure as more comprehensive, noting a $25,000,000 lump sum for war department projects and up to $5,000,000 transferable to needed work. The Sundry Civil bill adds about $3.98 million for continuing contracts and allows new projects to begin once conditions are met.
Hoquiam authorities and the Odd Fellows investigate the unexplained absence of C K Willett from Hoquiam since February 21 after he left for McCormick. Willett, 26, 6 feet 8 inches, 215 pounds, with blue eyes, was well dressed, carrying 70 dollars. Identification cues include a knuckle cut and a lip scar. The wife and Mayor McKee seek information.
Ensign and Mrs William Darwent of the local Salvation Army corps are reassigned after twelve months here Both are to depart first for Seattle for a Salvation Army congress then Mrs Darwent to Hartline for a brief visit before moving to North Yakima to resume their duties
Olympia March 15 The fourteenth session adjourned last Thursday with 208 bills passing a quieter session than recent years. Lawmakers criticized as conservative favored voting no when in doubt and eight measures were overridden the governor’s veto, including the jitney bus bill.
March 15 in Montesano where today is the final day to claim a 3 percent tax rebate. Big payers lined up at the treasurer’s office while County Treasurer McGillicuddy said overall payments average well versus last year, though fewer small property owners are applying for the rebate.
Montesano reports that Weyerhaeuser Timber Co paid about 20 000 of roughly 190 000 in taxes due, signaling one of the county’s largest tax suits. Other receipts Friday and Saturday exceed 300 000, with total expected to reach 100 000 on the final rebate day.
Amos Commencout an aged Indian of Satsop dies at his home. owner of 430 acres of timber land. Funeral held at the Satsop schoolhouse with Whiteside Undertaking company in charge, interment in Wyncodhe cemetery at Montesano. Claimed to be Chehalis county’s first Indian funeral conducted like a typical American funeral.
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