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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
5
Mayor James W. Parks calls for economy in city cash practices. He recommends lowering city warrant interest from eight to six percent and proposing a very low municipal tax levy for 1911. He urges minimal expenditures while meeting current needs and aligning with taxpayers’ desire for prudent growth.
Removal notice states Aberdeen Grocery Co moves stock to corner of G and Market streets formerly Shelley's Drug Store. Enlarged quarters will allow a larger stock of high grade groceries and invites customers to visit the new location.
Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association meets in the public library and decides not to run the Lyceum lecture course again despite a $210.94 profit last season. The group aims to reorganize into departments, consider park acreage investments, and plans a flower show and Boys' Camp fundraiser. Three new members join and a festival for the Boys' Camp is postponed to next month.
Stewart and Peterson offer bonus and land to Grays Harbor Railway Light Co to extend its street car line to near the city pumping station. Property owners fear North Aberdeen would be cut off. Mrs Stewart and Andrew Peterson reportedly provide generous offers and the company likely will accept. The scheme includes a cemetery park plan and protected amusement park by the electric firm.
Shoucair and Dracolby lease J Will Anderson’s Main Street store and plan to open next week with a stock of dry goods and furnishings. The firm already operates a shop in Seattle and had considered the Eastrige building before Anderson’s sale enabled the larger store.
Fire crews responded at 9:15 p m to a small blaze in the Bonita hotel on South G street. The overheating stove ignited the wall behind it causing nominal damage with no injuries reported.
The Horticultural Estates Development association has secured offices in the Finch building Room 41% Frank Kinlund oversees organizing the group aimed at developing idle lands in Grays Harbor and tributary valleys.
City subscribers who do not receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays should notify City Messenger Co at telephone 5981. A pipe will be sent to the address promptly.
New York City will host the American Land and Irrigation exposition from November 3 to 12, presenting agricultural resources to seven million nearby residents. Prizes include a $1000 cup for top corn and a $500 gold prize for best apples, with daily land allotments offered to visitors.
The Herald highlights key local events and developments, profiling notable figures, community plans, and timely public notices. Readers get concise reporting on politics, culture, crime, and business with emphasis on names, places, dates, and outcomes.
The Herald reports a slate of local advertisers promoting services and goods with special offers. Readers are urged to visit participating shops and markets for discounts and event showcases throughout the week.
The county lists cash on hand totaling 533 777.92 and details warrants redeemed with interest including road and school warrants. Distributes funds across Montesano and Aberdeen banks and outlines plans to purchase furnishings for a 325 000 construction project and supervising architect price.
Chief F. R. Archer retires winding down his duties. Captain George S. Dean takes temporary charge until Mayor J. W. Park appoints a successor. Archer cites desire to avoid a strings attached office and harmony with city government.
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