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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
5
Local notes report social visits, business trips, and town events in Aberdeen Montesano and surrounding areas. Entries mention visits by Mrs Coles of Grand Mitys to Olympia, business moves by Ed Fogarty, ship and mill activity at Wilson mill, Acme Opera House events, tax delinquency updates, and plans for roads and ferries.
Mrs. Charles R. Bell died after a yearlong illness and will be honored at a 2:50 p m Saturday Episcopal church funeral. Born Mary A. Green in New Castle upon Tyne England on June 28 1855 she married Charles R. Bell editor of the Bulletin October 1 1879. She leaves her husband four children Hubert Oswald Cecil and Gertrude plus siblings. A member of the Episcopal church Rhododendron Lodge of Eastern Star and a beloved figure in Aberdeen society. The notice also includes local business and sale items with agent J B Elston authorized to collect accounts and notices of horse harness and wagon for sale at Vienna Bakery and Pacific Hotel.
At last night’s meeting the mayor and most council members attended except West. The minutes were approved, contracts for wood at the pumping station were sent back for correction, and Rev J R Thompson sought water for his residence. Personnel changes included Steen as water superintendent and Pearson as marshal, with Creech Bros. granted a moving permit for Dr. Pearson’s office. The city attorney reported on finances, delinquent taxes, and debt limits, while repairs to the North Aberdeen bridge and railroad gradient concerns were discussed. An ordinance to extend the water system to South Aberdeen was referred to counsel, and several contracts for printing and materials were awarded or referred. A damage claim from S W Haptonstal was sent to the street committee, and water meters were requested for Wilson Bros mill.
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