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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
4
Local items record visiting dignitaries and residents, moves, and community happenings. People like J J Robinson, A L Fanning, Miss Amy Corvette, Mrs Brock, and many others travel, open depots, attend church and social events, or run businesses in Aberdeen and surrounding towns with references to Evans Drug Co and Northern Pacific.
The grocery firm announces removal of stock to the corner of G and Market streets, formerly Shelley's Drug store. Enlarged quarters will allow a much larger stock of high grade groceries and invites man customers to visit the new Aberdeen location.
Edward S. Duffy purchased a 41 acre farm in the Chehalis valley near Porter through Scott Stevens. The cultivated property includes a good dwelling and other buildings. Duffy is a known saw filer from the Sixth ward.
Light and heavy hauling service listing for A. A. Star Transfer. Contact phone 4201 for freight moving, local and long distance options likely offered by the carrier.
At the weekly luncheon, the Chamber of Commerce discussed replacing harbor buoys at Grays Harbor entrance and seeking fortification with government authorities. George J. Wolff announced July Fourth leaders and appointed Quackenbush as general manager with Carney as secretary and Hart as treasurer.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam on June 1911 for forest clerk in the Forest Service with salaries from 1100 to 1200 per year. Knowledge of typewriting bookkeeping and stenography required. Males only ages 18 to 40 urged to apply. Apply at local post office or the Secretary of the Eleventh Civil Service District in Seattle.
A promotional card urges audiences to see The Truth About the Pole at Rex Theater. It touts action filled drama and Dr. Cook as an actor, promising strong scenes and appeals to loyal supporters to bring their families.
Hall, manager of the local Western Union Telegraph office, has been promoted and will move to Seattle. His departure is regretted by many friends for his uniform courtesy. He is succeeded by H. K. R. Prazak who has arrived with his wife from Marshalltown, Iowa.
Read acquires the stock of the "Fair" on Market street and relocates it to the Zelaska block at 115 South G street. He plans to market the goods at low prices to move them quickly.
Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific and Julius Kruttschnitt led nearly 30 officials from the Oregon Washington Railroad Navigation, Northern Pacific, and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines. They surveyed Aberdeen Hoquiam areas for a union depot and an interline traffic pact, with plans to use the Chehalis river bridge and NP Hoquiam track for passenger service.
At adjournment of the city council Mayor Parks hosted a banquet for incoming and outgoing council members department heads and others. A hearty spread followed the evening’s exertions with praise for the mayor’s business-like economy message while no speeches were made.
C N Pollew of Seattle attended a meeting with the Fourth of July executive committee to discuss bringing his carnival company back for the celebration. Chairman Geo J Wolff oversees arrangements likely to place the attraction at the event, following last year’s successful assistance.
The Great War Game draws big crowds at Starland theater with two nights of action showing American forces maneuvers on the Mexican border. A standout scene features a biplane with Lieut Foulois as the show ends tonight.
Terrace Heights Improvement club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Grant Wheeler at Sixth and E streets and elected officers for the term. President Mrs G Jones, vice president Mrs H Robinson, secretary Mrs S B, treasurer Mrs Ross Pinckney. Next meeting set for Thursday May 25 at Mrs Waldo W Hart 622 Terrace Avenue Fra.
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