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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
4
The ad notes widespread dressmaker activity in homes this month and attributes a doubling of 1915 department sales to offering the largest, cleanest stock of piece goods. It emphasizes quality materials from the store and current styles fueling demand.
Our Aberdeen shop showcases wool dress goods and coatings doubling previous stock. Colored and white cottons sell as fast as we mark them, with prices slashed to fit current times. New Spring waists and corsets draw customers, including Warner’s Rust Proof and Redfern lines offering comfort and style at varied prices.
J. 5. WAUGH promotes a land draw for 100 men to settle on 1600 mixed farming acres near town and railroad. Levels soil, no stone or alkali. total price 50 dollars with 10 dollar join and 10 dollar monthly payments. balance due on filing. March 15 to April 1 through Alberta Land Co. Portland Oregon.
James B. Pack of 716 W Hume St Aberdeen says Doan's Kidney Pills permanently cured his kidney trouble and urges kidney sufferers to try the remedy. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props.
George Sparling of Hoquiam was arrested by Patrolman J. B. Schmidt on a traffic violation charge after his auto struck Victor Henry a cook on a schooner at the Heron and G streets corner. Henry was alighting from a street car with leg injuries. Sparling claimed he was driving about four miles per hour and was released on $25 cash bail.
Montesano county commissioners discussed contractor bonds after the state Supreme Court blocked an emergency clause. They will accept personal surety bonds for current contracts and proceed with work. The county also reviewed a $1600 unrecognized find by County Engineer Robertson to be used before April.
Elma bowlers defeated a Cosmopolis team here by 61 pins marking a two to one game split. Cosmopolis won the first game and tied the second, while Elma surged to win the decisive third by 98 pins.
John Mitchell owner of the Atlas restaurant and M Yanagawa proprietor of Togo's noodle house face Friday trials in I N Gardner justice court for selling liquor on Sunday. Mitchell was arrested Sunday at 11 20 am and Yanagawa at 1 20 pm. Chief Seaman and Patrolman Lesnick made the arrests. Mitchell’s trial is set for Friday morning likely before a jury. Yanagawa's, not seeking a jury, will be tried in the afternoon.
A hearing is scheduled before Police Judge Snider at 1 o clock on Saturday afternoon.
A jury venire was drawn for a term beginning April 19 in Montesano. The panel lists jurors across three districts with numerous names and will cover several small criminal cases and civil suits.
The ad claims rheumatism attacks can be stopped almost instantly by Sloan's Liniment applied to the sore area. It soothes heat and swelling with rapid relief, priced at 25 cents, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
In Montesano on March 15 hunters who violate pheasant laws face a pricey consequence. Game commissioners, via Warden L. J. Esses, are negotiating for about 50 pairs of Chinese pheasants for breeding at a total cost of $300 to the county.
OAKVILLE March 15 Eighth grade pupils of the Connie school Garrard Creek valley will travel to the Puyallup experiment station next month. Funds for the trip will be raised through a school entertainment event.
The affirmative side won a verdict at a Thursday night debate in Oakville. The Oakville Debating Club argued for compulsory manual training and domestic science in all Washington state grammar and high schools.
Hoquiam A O U W hosts state grand lodge in Hoquiam on April 14 15 and 16 with over 200 guests expected. Delegates include Walter Buckmaster Fred Crook and Swan Johnson from Hoquiam. Thomas Jacka past grand master workman is to head the entertainment committee. Henry Miller to represent Aberdeen Lodge 31 at the convention.
A four part comedy C O D is set for one night at the Weir Theater with a plot of three wealthy friends wrecked then sheltered by a farmer and his daughters. Chaplin stars in His New Job at Rex Theater with rave reviews and two reels of fun.
Hoquiam Central school basket ball team defeated Aberdeen Franklin by 13 to 6 in a remarkably fast and clean contest on Friday night. The second freshman five defeated the Ninth B team 18 to 7.
March 15 Mrs Willis Shull wins a seat on the Oakville school board with 74 votes matching the total cast for her five opponents.
C A Maury of Seattle for the fire insurance rating bureau is in Hoquiam to investigate conditions and report on a requested resurvey for a lower city rating. He plans to return to Seattle today and expects to report favorably on the request.
The Oakville State bank financial statement issued after a currency controller call shows total deposits of 32069.04 dollars, a substantial increase from October deposits.
A Saturday night fire at 2405 Pacific Avenue, Hoquiam, caused about 300 dollars in damage. The blaze started from a kitchen stove and was housed by H A Hiller after the incident.
The Knights of Columbus initiated a class of 30 yesterday in Hoquiam at the old A. O. U. W. hall, with Aberdeen handling the first degree, Hoquiam the second, and Tacoma the third. A banquet followed at the Grayport hotel with toastmaster Frank J. Tromble and replies by Frank J. Walsh F. W. Hasferd John M. Boyle John I. O Phelan and Rev Father Stanton.
Frank Hobi becomes first initiate of Gamma Eta Kappa in Aberdeen as Beta chapter forms with charter members Mattie Madison Russell Mack Conrad Knudson and Rogan and Goodbar Jones. Spokane officers install. local Geks seek contact across Chehalis county amid plans for a San Francisco convention and Gek Day at the Panama Pacific exposition.
Seek mothers pensions filed by Ina Hirvinen Ida Neimi Ethel Hartwell Estella Adams and Elizabeth P Carothers in Montesano on March 15.
Game Commissioner D W Fleet reports 20 pair of Hungarian pheasants have been shipped to the Montesano county commission from Pennsylvania for release or stocking.
Promote Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for 60 cent bottle at drug stores. Claims darkens gray hair naturally within days, stops dandruff and hair loss, restoring youthful appearance with one or two applications.
The article notes authorized river and harbor spending exceeding 1 million dollars, bringing the total for the coming fiscal year to about 35 to 36 million. It laments no new projects in the latest rivers and harbors bills, blaming treasury conditions rather than a lack of desire for improvements.
Joseph Jay cob of Aberdeen will finish his work today on the personal property assessment of mercantile establishments in Hoquiam.
The article reports Anna Johnson in the lead with the largest extra vote count to be issued, promising no repetition or renewal. The schedule will end Saturday evening March 27, after which vote levels drop to about two thirds of during the special period.
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