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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
5
Crowds pack the Waugh's News store as prices drop across the stock. The ad promises big savings on new merchandise and a 5 percent donation to local churches and charities for thirty days ending May 20, with applications due by 6 pm May 1.
The Aberdeen Elks baseball team beat Hoquiam 7 to 2 yesterday at Electric Park. A large crowd braved cool weather as both teams showed solid play and promising training. Lineups featured Flynn to Phipps and Palmer to Hanrahan across the infield and outfield.
Tehemah Temple No 150 Drama tic Order Knights of Khorassan Aberdeen plans a pilgrimage to Elma on Saturday night May 6. The event will involve 380 or more tyres from Elma and Montesano crossing the hot sands with the usual accompanying ceremonies. Preparations are underway and the temple vows to groom the tiger for the fray.
Tracklaying began this morning on the North river branch of the Oregon and Washington Railway and Navigation Co extending southeasterly from Cosmopolis twelve miles into virgin timber in Grays Harbor. ultimate extension is uncertain but logging activity is likely this year.
On Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ole Hansen 318 West Hume street Miss Charlotte Hansen and John C Moore joined in marriage with Rev C McDermoth officiating Miss Mabel Larson played the piano a large company attended an elegant supper followed and the gathering dispersed at midnight Moore a logging foreman on the Hoquiam will make this city his home
Olympia reports the state will be debt free on May 1 1911 with $12 937 interest and 700000 to redeem bonds from the general fund creating a working capital above 300000 The history shows bonds reduced from 1 2 million in 1909 to now fully paid and a coming year without a legislature, easing future tax levies.
Kansas Highway Engineer W S Gearhart argues for durable culverts and bridges in road design. He favors plain or reinforced concrete in flat top and arch forms, stressing proper foundations, adequate waterway, and easy maintenance to prevent settlement and mud holes. He notes culverts under ten feet often insufficient and discusses span limits for stone and concrete designs.
Reports from Portland claim Star fire alarm system officials told the Portland council fire committee that Aberdeen councilmen were bribed to discard Star boxes. Mayor Benn and the fire and light committee call the charge absurd, noting failures of both systems and that Gamewell would cost more to replace.
The Northern Pacific Railroad announced immediate construction of a branch extension from Ocosta to South Bay with a level grade. Preliminary work is underway and the South Bay whaling station plans to use the line as soon as it is complete, with the whaling company ready to fund the extension if NP did not proceed.
Local Socialists mark May Day with a parade forming at 6 on Market streets then marching at 7 headed by the Finnish band. Drate Organizer Wanhope will speak on G and Heron streets and a later address will occur in Finnish hall followed by refreshments and a social dance.
Miss Althea Rowland eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Rowland now of Tacoma married John W Bergreen of Tacoma at a family home ceremony. Relatives attended including C F Rowland of Aberdeen Ruth Townsend of Montesano and Mr and Mrs William France. The couple will reside in Tacoma.
Aberdeen sees Crescent hotel under new owner Mr Nelson with plans for improvements including a Market street entrance and private dining parlors. Locals and traveling salesmen already show strong support as the hotel debuts a modern grill fitting city standards.
City subscribers who do not receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays should contact City Messenger Co at Tel 5931. A paper will be sent to the address at once.
The National Park announces a new Grand Canyon Hotel near the Canyon be built at great cost with 375 guest rooms 75 private baths and 600 by 415 feet main building. It features a 175 by 85 foot lounge a broad stair lighted by plate glass and an orchestra for summer entertainment. The hotel opens June 15 aligning with the tourist season and promises modern utilities steam heat electric lighting and a natural spring water supply.
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