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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
7
Aberdeen Herald correspondents gather Chehalis County news detailing visits, illnesses including smallpox and typhoid, births to the Frosts, and travels from Montesano to Seattle. Local business openings and plans loom as G. W. Lamping opens a meat market, Eldorado wells show promise, and a new Brewery Co plans a saloon.
The ad explains that fat babies are happier and safer, while lean ones lack reserve to resist illness. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a small daily dose to keep babies healthy, inviting readers to try a sample.
Schooner Alice sailed Tuesday morning. A piano was placed in W. R. Macfarlane's home. Various residents and visitors arrive or return, while street work and mill activity continue. A smallpox scare subsides and community events include a dramatic entertainment and St. Patrick dance. Arthur Putnam dies of consumption. several property and business changes are noted.
In the case before Montenano appearing for Smith and E. Avey for Fish a verdict favored Fish though notice of appeal was filed. Separately, James Glancey traveled to Portland last Sunday to buy a carload of beef cattle then returned Tuesday. Miss Schaffer, formerly in the local millinery trade, returned Monday to visit friends. Dan Whitenack suffered a severe cut to his hand on Wednesday. Dr. French dressed the wound and reports steady recovery. A Minard & Co store gas lamp exploded Wednesday evening but quick action with a hand chemical engine prevented damage.
J McMaster of Porter visited town on Wednesday. Misa Maud Watkins of Porter visited friends here this week. Winston mill will move to a new site east of town soon. G S Kendal and A Baldwin visited their claims south of here last week. P B Austin and family spent Sunday with his mother Mrs A Anderson. Catholic church work will begin very soon. Oakville expects greater growth this year than last.
Mrs Mand Osborne plans a trip to Olympia and will stay with Mrs Quimby. Samuel Shapley and wife and Mrs Thos Pearson were in Olympia this week. Pp S Austin and J H Holland attended an I O O F encampment meeting in Elma last Friday night. Cruisers are working on section 20 nearby for Michigan Lumber Co.
Elzie White returns from the state capital. Humptulips winter term ends in a week. Miles Newbury visits Olympia on land office business. J A Nelson buys ranch supplies in the city. Humptulips pupils plan a city hall entertainment on Saturday March 29. Mrs H C Evans and daughter visit relatives in Hoquiam. A F Clark in Glad Springs VA sells twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with high customer satisfaction. Knights of Labor Journal article by Byron W Holt discusses wages vs cost of living, noting wages fell 6 percent 1890-1900 while living costs rose 31 percent.
A. C. Suetpon, General Agent of the Burlington Route in Portland Oregon, offers daily cheap rates through March and April to eastern residents for simple travel to the northwest. He invites readers to send names of friends to arrange advertising material, berth reservations, and quick, comfortable trips.
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