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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
2
The Hoquiam Daily Record reports R. A. Duave filed a $500 suit against former solicitor Bushell claiming loans and commissions from a subscription drive. Plaintiffs allege they turned over about $900 in subscriptions during a contest.
Amos Wright aged four died at his Hoquiam home on Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Survived by wife and one daughter Mrs Frank Best of Hoquiam and two sons R A Wright of Neosha Falls and W H Wright of California. He was a member of the Masonic order Odd Fellows lodge and Modern Woodmen.
The body of Mrs. F K Walsh, who died in Wenatchee on March 14, was brought to Hoquiam March 18. Dr Walsh accompanied the body home and the funeral at the Presbyterian church was led by Rev J W Beard. Cremation will follow in Tacoma with Mizpah Chapter of the Eastern Star in charge.
Montesano March 20 Walter Smith accused by A O Damon of killing a young steer belonging to Damon. Smith says he shot a wild bull and carried home meat portions. County Attorney Tucker allows him to lead officers to the carcass location to substantiate his claim.
The steam schooner Daisy Gadsby is claimed to have loaded 1,000,000 feet of ties at Grays Harbor in 17 hours with 18 men on March 10 defeating the Nehalem’s previous record by over an hour.
Elma and Mc Cleary meet at Elma high school gymnasium for the county premier school basketball championship in a boys contest. Seventh and eighth grade girls also compete for a school title. A beautiful pennant will be awarded to the boys winner.
Elma March 21 Chris Damitio 12 son of Mr and Mrs C A Damitio of Fords Prairie lost his left eye when struck by a broomstick from a school mate. The lad’s three brothers drowned in the Chehalis river in one day several years ago.
Bellingham residents endorse Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a constitutional builder. The tonic, claimed to be vegetable and alcohol free, targets tainted blood, cures skin eruptions, boils, and other ailments by purifying and rebuilding blood and vital force. Testimonials from Mr P A Johnson and family note improved strength after typhoid and long use.
The item lists minutes of superior court new cases filed and a listing of real estate transfers and miscellaneous instruments filed with the county auditor in the county seat.
State faces Tobey for contributing to delinquency with W. H. Tucker assigned as state counsel. Promissory note suit Iva Brundsen v Bert Brundsen handled by W. E. Campbell. Divorces filed Iva Brundsen also disputes Flora Mueller with A. D. L. Muller as plaintiff’s attorney. Foreclosure of tax lien Jackson v Henry Deichman represented by W. H. Tucker. Garnishment Jesse Moore Hunt Co. v Jeff Bartell with sheriff and others represented by T. H. McKay. Andrew Elison suit against W. E. Cristeaux with defense by W. H. Abel and Frank Groundwater.
Instrument filings list numerous deeds mortgages and related records across Hoquiam Aberdeen and Montesano including J F Miles to Isia Schaler Jeff Bartell sheriff transfers to Anderson Colony Orchards and W E Johnson to Satsop Mercantile Co multiple lot blocks and sections in South Aberdeen Wishkah Glen Grayland and Karr's Hill additions plus various releases bills of sale and corporate filings indicating property transfers and secured loans across Grays Harbor during the period.
The Aberdeen Brewing Company sues G N McConnell Clare McConnell and G M Schoonmacher and Jane Doe Schoonmacher. The case seeks foreclosure of a 1910 mortgage on Lots 15 and 16 Block 2 Bowes Addition Aberdeen and a deficiency judgment with general relief. First published Feb 23 1917 and last published Apr 6 1917.
In the matter of the estate of Susan H Steviens deceased, Executrix Sarah E Jameson has filed final account and petition for distribution. The court sets April 14 1917 at 9 30 am in Grays Harbor County Court House Montesano Washington for hearing and settlement. All interested persons must appear to show cause why residue cannot be distributed to rightful heirs. Publication in Aberdeen Herald for four weeks prior to hearing. Judge Ben Sheers. First publication March 16, last publication April 6.
In Justice W M Baumert court Aberdeen Drug Company files suit against M A Messinger to recover 16 70 and costs with a lien on Messinger’s personal property at 316% East Heron Aberdeen Grays Harbor. Property items seized include desk chairs table mirror and other goods. Case filed March 19 1917 with first publication March 23 and last publication April 6.
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