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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
2
We feature over four hundred new Spring coats from top national manufacturers. The store prioritizes style and quality at fair cash prices, with customers rarely paying more than they must. Prices range from 32.50 down to 6.50, inviting comparison with higher priced rivals.
At Hoquiam meeting on March 17, Sherman Hoover was named president and J. G. Young first vice president. Mrs. Stewart becomes second vice president, Miss Ethel Coughlin secretary, Ed Childs first usher, Mrs. Anna Young second usher, and Mrs. Addie Whitehead third usher. The club notes many instructive meetings and lively debates over the past six months.
Hoquiam notes celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Morgan on their fifty fifth wedding anniversary at home. Married in Belmont New York March 16 1857 they moved to Chehalis county in 1899 and now have six children and 12 grandchildren. He is 77 and she 75.
Hoquiam on March 16 held Tag Day to benefit the local W. C. T. U. raising seventy dollars from tag sales to aid the city's needy.
In Elma on March 8, a young ladies Grand Gold Medal contest featured contestants Catherine Passmore Marguerite Cook Marguerite Kaiser Nellie Kemerlin and Aileen French. Judges Rev George Sheafe Mrs Sarah Callow and Mrs Barber awarded the medal to Aileen French for reciting The Bartender's Dream. A musical program directed by Miss Wolf highlighted Chehalis county W C T U and an Elma male quartet received special mention.
Aberdeen’s Trask and County Auditor Trask acquire the Vance Limber company ranch at Malone. The 500 acre bottom land aims to become a first class stock farm with improved cattle. The Vance company acquired the ranch from Swan and Johnson after buying the mill. The sale price is undisclosed but substantial.
Mill in Elma, March 16, to begin operation Monday after repairs. A new electric light system and furnace under the boiler have been installed, and the Clothespin Shingle mill is fully prepared for the opening.
Peter Woods sold three 24 acre tracts near Elma to Fred Johnson Will Gustafson and Victor Gustafson all from Harbor. Purchasers plan to move in and improve their new properties soon.
Mrs. Mary Roan reached a settlement with Northern Pacific over a gasoline motor collision near the White Star mill. Payment is to her attorney E. S. Avey this week. The claim agent and attorney reportedly adjusted the matter to the injured party’s satisfaction.
The Moclips Beach Hotel company challenged 1911 taxes, arguing neither the building nor the property existed and should not be taxed. Judge Irwin took the matter under advisement after arguments by Prosecuting Attorney Campbell, who sought a ruling to guide similar future cases.
Dr. S. L. Monk hosted eight KP lodge members for a stag dinner Friday evening in honor of C. F. Savidge. An excellent course meal followed, then the group attended a lodge meeting where Savidge gave a fine address. Guests included Harry Latimer, Gaston Moch, D. J. H. Fitz, Dr. G. E. Marcy, Lloyd Pickering, Geo. W. Gauntlett, R. H. Fleet, and Dr. Moak with Mrs. Moak assisting.
Burglars broke into the Winter Bros store room in Montesano and stole pipes and small articles from the Latham stock. Entry was gained by forcing a window on the alley beside the Odd Fellows' building.
GIVES UP WORK MONTESANO March 16. W M Harding of Elma resigned as field deputy assessor for the North River territory citing the work and travel as too hard for his age. Leonard Hall of Montesano is appointed to the vacancy.
Ask damages of 25000 filed in superior court by L Lundberg against Lytle Logging & Merchantile Co of Hoquiam. Lundberg claims loss of right leg while working for the defendant. Teats Megler Teats of Tacoma counsel for Lundberg. Hoquiam March 18. Fire in the National Lumber and Box Co plant damaged the fire room but did not destroy the facility.
E. L. Duston, acquitted after two trials of forgery, was released by Sheriff Edward Payette. Authorities had earlier tied him to a recent jail escape attempt when a hole in the quilts concealed saws, prompting an inmate confession.
The Montesano weekly note lists licenses issued during the week. Names include A A Peterson and Lessie Lewis alongside W P Ransom and Nettie M Swan Victor Niemi Natalie Lumatta Victor Lind Holm Frances Eliam Fred E Whitesides Henrietta Docipan C H Sandgren Alma C Oberg Frank Kendall Minnie Leach and others.
In a political skirmish the Republicans in the Senate are surprised and wary of a Democratic flank maneuver. Democrats push a proposition they expect to pass, with a veto risk if a Republican President blocks it. The piece urges voters to judge the Democrats as they head into the next campaign.
The proposal to improve the harbor extending from Montesano to Grays Harbor City will be submitted to voters at a special election for adoption under applicable law.
A humorous verse extols patience and good humor when faced with trouble. The speaker rejects profanity and anger, promotes a calm smile, and suggests facing woes with a flag of truce. The piece ends with a vivid image of thrashing troubles like the deuce.
The partnership of J W Young and J M Hackett doing business as Washington Law & Supply House in Aberdeen Washington is dissolved J M Hackett retires and J W Young continues at the same location All debts owed to the firm should be paid to J W Young Dated March 15 1912.
In Montesano superior court today an election case challenges the Aberdeen city ordinance on hold over terms following ward redistricting. The city council had called no elections in wards four and five but kept hold over councilmen. caucus nominees from those wards seek court mandate to compel filing of nominations.
More than 32 Grays Harbor residents and businessmen sign on for an Eastern trip organized by the Grays Harbor Lumbermen. The excursion via the C M and P S road will leave next May with many others yet to sign after business developments. The list includes W. B. Mack A. W. Middleton E. C Miller L. H. Burnett G. P. Hafferty M. C. Harris and others.
William Stors was arrested last evening for beating his wife and is held in the city jail awaiting a hearing. He faces a second offense charge, was fined $100 and costs, and a judge ordered bond pending good behavior.
Billy Sunday relates a Kentucky tale of a stubborn mountain man Jim who resists conversion. A town leader asks if Jim believes the Lord died to save him though the Savior has never seen him. The neighbor retorts it was easier for the Lord to die for someone the Lord never sees than one known well by all.
A London paper mocks rubber business fantasies at a British North Borneo dinner. Secretary of State for the Colonies notes the folly of plans with no trees or land, a seed bag proving the only asset in a quip about starting a rubber company.
From my fine pen of Montana winners S C Wiite Leghorns headed by second prize cockerel at Tacoma. $1.50 for 15. Inspection of pen requested. J Box 723.
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