21 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
1
Elma wins state fair bid with new officers led by George W. Simpson and Karl France. Aberdeen retains debt oversight while Elma raises 2500 for fair year and leases land for 20 years to build racetrack. Officials seek 5000 annual county appropriation and stock drive begins. Regular levy set at 4 percent.
Major J H Cavanaugh of the corps of United States engineers inspected jetty repair work on the north jetty after visiting the dredger Oregon and meeting Alex Polson. He returned to Seattle yesterday. Crews extended the dock 250 feet and rebuilt about 275 feet of the 900 feet damaged by November storms.
A total lunar eclipse will be visible from locations near the Pacific Ocean between 2:10 and 4:45 a m tomorrow morning.
More than 200 teachers attended the institute at J. M. Weatherwax High School in Chehalis county. Speakers included Isabelle Austin, dean of women at the state university, Joseph Hart and George Severance of state colleges. A high school debate on recall of state judges between Olympia and Aberdeen was won by local team Cynthia Allen and James McDonald with unanimous judge votes.
Governor Ernest Lister signed the abatement bill at 4 o'clock in Olympia with reporters present. The measure targets property used for illegal purposes and requires consideration of a place's reputation in evidence. The pen will be sent to C B Kegley, president of the state Grange, as a souvenir.
George E. Ryan acting secretary of the State Democratic Central committee is the sole candidate for the United States Marshal post in Washington. He carries full backing from the state central committee and Seattle business leaders, with a record as a prior secretary of state nominee and long service in King County Democratic circles.
In Montesano on March 20 Special report describes Dr Guy Marcey performing brain surgery on Mat Patrick. After removing brain tissue and skull fragments from a three inch square area Patrick remains alive and is expected to recover.
In Montesano on March 20 the jury awarded Robert Hoffman $5350 in damages from Dr. I R Watkins after a trial that lasted since Saturday. Jurors voted unanimously on both questions, and the verdict likely faces appeal. The trial ended after a brief afternoon argument following a morning of testimony.
The Herald remains the county’s leading paper, widely read across Chehalis County and trusted by advertisers for broad reach and visibility.
Albert E. Mead, former Washington governor from 1905 to 1909, died suddenly at his Bellingham home at 5:30 PM after two months of illness. The Manhattan, Kansas native was 57, survived by his widow Mina Piper Mead and four children.
Bert Kindred an Indian drowned in the Quiniault river about eight miles from Taholah Washington when the canoe Upset in rapids. Frank Hyasman survived and found Kindred's coat and a map. High water and mud hinder recovery efforts. body expected to be found in a day or two.
City fathers discuss complaints about noisy dances and late brass band rehearsals near Finnish hall on East First Street. Officials plan an ordinance to regulate public halls while approving street and alley improvements and bids for a new city hall vault remodel.
Reports from Seattle indicate a rail war brewing between Hill interests and the Milwaukee Harriman lines. Great Northern chairman Lewis W. Hill allegedly signaled plans to build the Port Angeles to Coast line through the Hoh river and Ozette lake regions to challenge the Milwaukee Port Angeles Eastern and reach Grays Harbor within two years. The clash may extend into Montana as Hill lines push into wheat country, signaling a multi million dollar competition across a vast area.
Montesano March 20 The road and bridge fund is about 17 000 worse off than nothing with 145 200 indebtedness and 3 369 in lane. Taxes likely bring 125 000. Districts 1 and 5 hold up best. Nos 3 6 and 2 4 face tight cash. Total funds available about 110 177 plus a potential 44 000 Olympic Highway allotment, leaving little for new work beyond east county repairs.
Good Friday services will be held at Catholic and Episcopal churches. St Marys Catholic church held morning services and will hold an evening service. Easter Sunday mass at St Marys is set for 10:30 AM with an evening service. St Andrews Episcopal church schedules morning and evening services.
After jury impanelment in the superior court the suit of Chas Bealey of this city against a former city councilman was non suited by Judge Irwin. The action is barred as a result of a prior suit and will be appealed to the supreme court.
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