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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
8
The Chehalis County News presents a weekly roundup of notable events from reliable sources. Local updates cover community activities, governance notes, and public interest items across Chehalis County.
Elma boosters describe the town as the Hub of Chehalis County and Key to Grays Harbor. They highlight migration, land sales, fruit growing, and a new canning plant as evidence of a thriving local economy and attractive climate for homeseekers and settlers.
In Montesano the Superior Court yesterday dismissed the case of the Pacific Aviation Co. against R. L. Philbrick and Jean Hamburg and also dismissed the cross complaint for 150 dollars. The dispute arose from a contract to hire a flying machine for Hoquiam’s Fourth of July celebration last year. Philbrick and Hamburg, as committee members, paid 500 dollars in advance and left a note for 1,000 dollars of the 1,500 dollar contract price. the machine failed to fly, and the company sought recovery on the note.
Montesano March 29 Ren Kellerman who drove the automobile through the open draw of a bridge at Aberdeen last Saturday morning was arrested on a charge of stealing the car at the instance of Albert Schafer owner of the damaged Stoddard Dayton vehicle An attempt to show Kellerman and Carothers held an order for the car failed Kellerman held in 500 bail to answer in superior court A warrant is out for Carothers who has not yet been apprehended
Montesano March 29 reports Joseph Jacob the Aberdeen linguist and shoe maker was in the city yesterday. He is noted for his linguistic work and local business ties.
The murder case of Ah Fook heads to trial with Louis Salazar as defendant. Jacob, fluent in Chilean Spanish, will interpret for Salazar and key witness Dan Munos.
Two small fires on L and Second streets caused no damage. The first started from a chimney defect, the second from a wooden partition catching fire as a chimney passed through it.
Montesano reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Veysey on Monday. Mother and child are said to be doing well.
Chehalis County Boys Camp society held a meeting at the Hoquiam Y M C A. Directors and local supporters discussed plans to run a camp in July and August at Grayland with S Moyer in charge. The Y M C A will cooperate by sending Hoquiam youths to join the camp club for two weeks or more.
Ed Randall was fined 28.5 dollars plus 21.5 costs and 10 dollars contempt on a Hoquiam Aberdeen ride for cursing conductor Jack Graham and refusing a 10 cent fare. He defended himself after waiving an attorney, denying obscene language and clashing with Judge Ek A Philbrick. The judge noted police could have jailed him on the street, and Randall objected saying he will not work on the streets.
Hoquiam hosts Mr. and Mrs. Trueman Kellogg of Grand Rapids Michigan. They spent winter in Los Angeles. Their daughter Miss Abi Kellogg, previously a guest of the Kelloggs, accompanies them back to Hoquiam.
Hoquiam headquarters crew investigated a still alarm at the Parks rooming house near Fourth and I streets, when a second still alarm was turned in from the Catholic parish house nearby shortly after 10 o'clock last night.
Hoquiam named John S. McCrossen of Tacoma as city engineer after 14 applicants. McCrossen brings 12 years of active experience with the Great Northern Railway and government service.
Graniteville Vermont resident Mrs Cras shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life. The letter claims complete restoration to health and urges other women to seek advice from Lydia Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
J C Cross, an attorney, will practice in state and federal courts. He is based at the Wishkah block corner G and Wishkah streets.
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