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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1915

Page

3

Local clubs plan meetings and social events in Aberdeen

The Pythian Sisters meet at K P hall. The R S C club gathers May 13 at Mrs. Giles home. Swastika club meets at Mrs J S Coxey’s Morgan street. German Lutheran Aid society convenes Friday at Mrs C F Beltz West Sixth. Friends in Council at Mrs N Grant Wheeler. Mrs Paul Coghlin to return from Burlington after a visit. Mrs George Messegee leaves for Olympia and Seattle. Mrs George Graham improves at North Division street. A R Rankin and rankin party travel from Moneeace for Vidette business. Memorial services May 23 at First Methodist. W C T U to meet May 7 at Sarah E Myers East First Street. Senior ball June 4 at Lincoln building. Local travels note Burpee, Stevens, Panama-Pacific trip. J A Griffin visits Tacoma to see Aberdeen Beeball, reports team strong. Various residents in Aberdeen and nearby towns attend events and visits.

For Rent Four Rooms Close In

Classified notice indicating a four room rental near 351 North B Street with reasonable rent. Inquiries directed to S W Pearson. Includes a date 56-81.

S. W. Pearson North B Street

Fire at Fissel and Pinnick caused by small blaze

A small fire at the Fissel and Pinnick undertaking establishment on East Wishkeh street drew the fire department at 12 40 yesterday. The blaze burned a small hole in the roof but caused no other damage beyond scorch marks.

Fissel & Pinnick Undertaking East Wishkeh Street

Young Melvin Wells Dies of Typhoid at 18

Melvin Wells aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wells of Dabney Heights died yesterday morning from typhoid fever. He attended Terrace Heights school for several years. The body will be taken to Mrs Wells former home in Alabama for burial. Funeral services were conducted yesterday by Rev J T McQueen of the First Methodist Church.

Melvin Wells Fred Wells Dabney Heights Melvin Terrace Heights

Hobo Cartoonist Jack Retlaw Ends Three Day Engagement

Jack Retlaw concludes a three day stay at the Web with his hoboes themed cartoons. He is described as a hobo artist who supports hoboes nationwide and helped found the Hotel de Gink in Seattle with Jeff Davis. He originated the Uncle Dudley pictures.

Jack Retlaw Web Retlaw Jeff Davis Hotel de Gink Seattle Uncle Dudley

Dr. King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief

Advert says neglectful coughing and colds drain strength and warn of epidemics. It claims early use of Dr. King's New Discovery clears the head, eases breathing, and restores vitality with the first dose, urging immediate purchase and use.

Sheriff tax office notes March April collection totals

Tax collector Montesano reports March and April collections reached 9305.23 with 319.10 in fees turned over to the county treasurer. About 35000 in delinquent taxes remain, largely from mill companies suing for reductions, with many taxes in liquidation not collectible. Deputy E M Hoover says most unpaid taxes will soon be resolved as law processes proceed.

Montesano E. M. Hoover

Free Friday Musical Event in Aberdeen High School

The central council of the Aberdeen Parent Teachers Association invites the public to a free Friday evening concert at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. Directors include Mrs Croxall and Mrs Walker with the citys best musicians performing. The aim is to foster fellowship among parents teachers and the community and to establish schools as a social center.

Aberdeen Central Council Parent-Teachers Association

Health Promotes Happiness With Daily New Life Pill

An ad claims proper digestion and regular bowel movement are essential to health and happiness. It urges taking one Dr King New Life Pill at night to ensure a full free bowel movement by morning and improve appetite and digestion.

Dr. King

Mayor Elect J M Phillips Shapes City Appointments

Mayor-elect J M Phillips met with the council to discuss offices and the plan to hire a city purchasing agent.

J. M. Phillips

Lad Catches Fish and Faces Jail for Offense

Elmer Lumber, 23, was jailed after being caught fishing Friday from the Chehalis river bridge without a license and with three small fish. He received four counts because the season hadn’t opened yet and he claims he only fished for food while unaware of the laws. His mother supports him at Westport.

Montesano Elmer Lumber Chehalis River Westport

Trading Stamp Exchange Finds New Home in Aberdeen

The Trading Stamp and Coupon Exchange, burned out last month, is now established at 111 East Heron Street. The business shows thriving patronage from Aberdeen firms and local housewives. All stock is fresh from manufacturers, and premiums like S H stamps and soap wrappers are moving briskly.

East Heron Street Aberdeen Insurance Company

Pythian Sisters Lodge Founded in Hoquiam

A Pythian Sisters lodge was instituted in Hoquiam on Friday by Mrs. Letha Baumert deputy grand chief. The new group has 18 members and 19 honorary men. Officers include Past chief Mrs. Jennie Eberting most excellent chief Mrs. Grace M. Butler excel lent senior Mrs. Blanche Pinnick excellent junior Mrs. Eliza Crook manager Mrs. Zilla Lawrence mistress of records Mrs. Mattie Smith mistress of finance Mrs. Elizabeth Jerton protector Mrs. Adaline Lawrence guard Miss Helen Waite pianist Mrs. Sibyl Lenhart.

Pythian Sisters Lodge Hoquiam Letha Baumert Jennie Eberting Grace M. Butler Blanche Pinnick Eliza Crook Zilla Lawrence Mattie Smith Elizabeth Jerton Protector Adaline Lawrence Helen Waite Sibyl Lenhart

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Aberdeen Resident

Aberdeen resident John C. Franz of 1502 West Fifth Street testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills remain effective for kidney trouble and colds. He notes his positive experience since first using the medicine and recommends Dean's Kidney Pills, 50 cents, via J Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. The Herald promotes Chehalis County's most read paper.

Aberdeen Dean John C. Franz West Fifth Street Franz J. Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Meet to Study Tuberculosis Seattle Conference Plans

Plans for the eleventh annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis to be held in Seattle June 14 to 16 are well under way. Washington association invites each community to appoint a delegate. large delegations expected from Oregon, British Columbia, Montana, Idaho and the east.

Seattle National Association For the Study and Prevention of Washington Association Anti-Tuberculosis League National Association Oregon British Columbia Montana Idaho Wahsington Association Cobb Building

Seniors Work Well In Play At Aberdeen High

Rehearsals for the Aberdeen high school senior class play Pickles are held daily. The performance is set for Friday evening May 21 at the Grand theater with Miss Agnes Hobi directing the youthful cast including Caroline Pickering Frances Douglas Miss Jones Mary Johnston Aunt Julia Ercel Goehrend Mrs Pickering Helena Elway Miss McCormick Florence Kolts Miss Chizzle Rena Milette Miss Byrd Marcia Peckham Swinger Stanley De Losh Pickering Guy Morgan Mason Rupert Garrison Prof Bliss Kris Kesterson Bradford Marshall Reid Rufus Train Caller Frank Heikkila Book Agent Harry Thomas.

Aberdeen High School Grand Theater George Ade Agnes Hobi Caroline Pickering Frances Douglas

Cow Ghost in Court Near Montesano

A cow owned by William Ross of South Aberdeen was killed by an O W engine long ago and Ross won $90 in justice court. The railroad company seeks to dismiss, arguing the suit amount exceeds justice court limits, but Judge Irwin overruled the objection and the case remains unresolved.

Montesano William Ross South Aberdeen O.W Ross Justice Court Railway Corporation Bridges & Bruener Irwin

Timber Data Gathered In Montesano

Wm H Gibbons of the U S Forest Service timber sales department is in the county collecting statistics on logging costs money invested and related matters to determine fair value of government and other timber. He has been examining county records for taxable and other values.

Montesano Wm. H. Gibbons Timber Sales Department United States Forest Service

Local woman dies after operation in Hoquiam

Mrs. Alice Jeffers of Centralia dies at 55 following surgery at Hoquiam General hospital. Survived by four daughters Mrs. Arthur Graham Mrs. Antone Sholtz of Hoquiam Mrs. D. Eddy of Elma and Miss Nora Jeffers of Centralia and four sons Aaron Hoquiam Arthur Hood River Ellmer Centralia and Que of California. Remains sent to Centralia by Fissel and Pinnick for funeral held Sunday.

Hoquiam Alice Jeffers Centralia Hoquiam General Hospital Arthur Graham Antone Sholtz This City D. Eddy Elma Nora Jeffers Aaron Jeffers Arthur Jeffers Hood River Ore Ellmer Jeffers Que Jeffers California Fissel & Pinnick

Nearly All First Diner Seeks Break from Delay

A brief note from the Richmond Times-Dispatch mentions a diner seeking relief from delays after ordering hash. The exchange between two diners hints at a common frustration with waiting for service.

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Doppel’s Frugal Ways Highlighted by Birmingham Paper

The Birmingham Age-Herald mocks Doppel’s penny pinching noting he would pay gas every time he parts with a dollar if possible. The quip underscores his extreme thrift and cost awareness.

Analogy on political bosses from a life scene

The quote frames a political boss by comparing them to a mother who would run a city, illustrating the idea of centralized and stern authority in governance through a domestic metaphor. The remark uses a father’s explanation to a child to distill complex power dynamics into a simple domestic analogue.

The Difficulty and The Bond of Society

A compact quotation pair reflects on employment and marriage. It juxtaposes a joke about Tom’s steady but troubled employment with Cicero’s assertion that marriage is society’s first bond and children its next.

Cicero

Caldwell Bros Transportation Schedules In Aberdeen

Stage leaves garage at 419 East Wishkah Street and calls at Hotel Washington and Oviatt Real Estate Office. Service effective April 21, 1915 with multiple daily times listed. Contact phone 471 for details.

Eee Caldwell Bros. Transportation Co Wishkah Street Hotel Washington and Oviatt Real Estate Bridge Aberdeen

Turn Hair Dark With Sage Tea

An old time remedy for darkening gray hair returns in Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold at about 50 cents a bottle. Users moisten a comb and draw through strands, with hair darkening after a few applications and a soft lustre, while the product also helps with itching scalp and hair shedding.

Wyeth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corona Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall R. 8 S. C San Frank E. Burrows Merle Marr Swastika Club J. 8. Coxey Morgan Street The German Lutheran Aid Society C. F. Beltz West Sixth Street Friends In * Council Club N. Grant Wheeler McKinlay and E Streets Paul Coghin Burlington Skagit County George D. “"Messegee Olympia George Graham North Division Street A. R. Rankin A. J. Morley Tacoma of Northwest Women’s Missionary St. m Academy Katherine Stream T. W. Stream A. R. and C. Posts J. T. McQueen Sarah E. Myers East First St Ethel Perteen High School Linton Second R L Burpee JA. H. Griffin Aberdeen Beeball Association Griffin Black Cats Mr. Griffin W. D. Simons Pacific Beach J— W. W. Boner Clyde McCoy Helen Thompson E. A. McKenna M. J. Lowery West End R. E. Taggart Minnie Morgan San Francisco San Diego E. G. Club W. H. van Gilder Railroad Avenue Grace Anderson Robert Gray F. L. Carr Puget Sound William Goehrend A. F. Goehrend Marion Crary Bessie Vammen Copalis May Copeland Terrace Heights School North Yakima Arthur Wilson Wilson Alaska Carl Oscar Branford Sara Cecilia Norling John J. Huben Swan Norling Ella Nordlund Congregational Church F. G. Jones East Market Street James Gillies McKinley Avenue S. H. L. Gibson Monmouth, Ill Gibson Gillies Mr. Gibson Illinois City Rexall Broadware Pharmacy Hobo New York State Building Central Council of Parent-Teacher Association Council General von Sanders Turkey Lad Trading Stamp Exchange the Herald Chehalis County Wise Advertisers Tom Boston Transcript L. L. Maley Aberdeen G.h.guptill Wishkah Bob. Bryan Grays Harbor Sharp South F Yakima Yakima Valley Selah North L. P. Dudley Broadway Pharmacy O-Cedar Aberdeen Paint Company Candy Kitchen E. Market St Sapies Markham Eesree Ocosta Bay City Cohassett Av. Westport Ned Belize Doosance Company Broadway New York City A. A. Star A. Wallin F & Hume Grandma Aberdees: Printing Co East Wishkah Benjamin & Johnes Warren Street Newark N. J
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