Phillips In France Out as Mayor Seeks Cooperative City
Mayor Phillips bids farewell to his predecessor Mayor France and urges citizens to support the new council. He vows to keep politics out of city affairs and stresses citizen cooperation as crucial to the administration’s success. New councilmen W. H. McWhinney and Anton Pista are introduced by retiring officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
France
W. H. McWhinney
Anton Pista
R. Cc. Vandevort
L. D. Evans
Peter F. Clark
Aberdeen Mayor Promises Unity and Progress Yet Allots Public Works
The new Aberdeen mayor will preside at a Monday event featuring addresses by Congressman J W Fordney ex State Senator Alex Polson and others. He praised Samuel Benn founder of the city and urged public spirited work, street improvements and a free bridge over the Chehalis river. He urged police restraint from drinking and hoped for harmony between capital and labor through reason and fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fordney
Alex Polson
Chehalis
Samuel Benn
Aberdeen
Mysterious Death: Mrs Harlan Die in Aberdeen
Police report a plain fifty year old woman identified as Mrs. Harlan died in Aberdeen after two weeks in the city with a companion. The pair used the name H Leonard on a prior visit. The Whiteside and DeWester undertakers await word from relatives before burial arrangements.
Young Aberdonian Fined for Open Season Fishing
Elmer Lumber, a young man arrested April 30 for fishing before the open season, was sentenced to 31 days in jail and is to be released tonight or tomorrow morning after Sportsmen and Aberdeen sympathizers fundraised to pay his fine. He may return home to Westport and will seek work before returning to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Elmer Lumber
Aberdeen
Westport
Off on Prospering Trip in the Olympics
Montesano May 6 Three local men E D Kellerman W F Barrows and Claude Nutter left for a summer prospecting expedition in the Olympic mountains Their destination and targets are kept secret but they will travel through the Wishkah valley and plan to return by September or when snow stops them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
E. D. Kellerman
W. F. Barrows
Claude Nutter
Wishkah Valley
Plea From Widows of Slain Logging Foreman and Conductor
Mrs. Louis F. Stertz and Mrs. Fannie E. Johnson appeal to the industrial insurance commission after denial of compensation for the deaths of Joseph F. Stertz and Johnson, two victims of George Steele who killed three men near Camp 5 on April 2. The hearing is expected to reveal factors leading to the tragedy.
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Montesano
Louis F. Stertz
Joseph F. Stertz
Simpson Logging Company
Fannie E. Johnson
Conductor Johnson
Industrial Insurance Commission
George Steele
Dry spell breaks crops in Montesano region
Geo E Smith of Sprague, son of Blockhouse Smith who arrived from around the horn in 1854, says the current drought in the county rivals a 1861 62 dry period with no rain from April to October and crops failing as the Chehalis River nearly dries up.
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Montesano
Geo. E. Smith
Sprague
Blockhouse Smith
Chehalis
Evening gown description from historical attire notes
A pale pink and golden red satin gown features a white daphne silk veil and an overdress of crystal beaded silk net. The garment falls straight from the shoulder to a demi train, presenting a refined evening silhouette.
Frock of Goldenrod Satin Described in Detail
A light gray goldenrod satin frock features a skirt with ample folds held by a king's blue velvet girdle. The bodice combines satin and cream lace with an inset vest of cream daphne silk.
Fashion Don’ts for a Polished Look in Dress Attire
Do not wear a veil unless you can place a neat fresh one properly. Avoid overaccessorizing and choose a single ring if funds are tight. Favor a smart dark frock color over loud contrasts and skip white topped boots for large ankles. Refrain from mixing seventeen browns and tans. Ensure the back of the frock is checked in a mirror to confirm flattering lines.
Divorced Annie Bobinski Seeks Property Return From August Bobinski
In Montesano on May 6 Annie Bobinski files suit to reclaim possession of Aberdeen property allegedly taken by her former husband now remarried. She asserts the divorce did not name the property and that August Bobinski also known as August Petroski wrongfully dispossessed her.
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Montesano
Annie Bobinski
August Bobinski
Aberdeen
August Petroski
Mrs Duncan Dies After Illness in Summit
Mrs Duncan, long ill with heart trouble and goiter, was found dead in her Summit home. Funeral services were held today at Summit with Rev. Cook officiating.
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Duncan
Elma
Summit
Rev. Cook
Echo at Shipley England Declared World’s Most Perfect
A brief note reports that the finest echo in the world was found at Shipley England with a claim of unmatched clarity and resonance.
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Shipley
England
Trent
Hoquiam Sets June 7 Franchise Election Date
Hoquiam city commission set June 7 as the election date to decide if George Tilden & Co of Seattle will be granted a franchise to supply electric power in Hoquiam. The measure was approved at the May 6 session.
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Hoquiam
City Commission
George Tilden & Co. of
Seattle
George H. Tilden & Company
A. E. Cross
State Public Service Commission
Cross
Tilden & Company
Lake Cushman
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Aberdeen Herald
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs J A Pietsch on May 7 and a girl to Mr and Mrs Theodore Mazzini on May 3. Mrs R H Evans plans a Columbus Kansas trip returning in June. Mrs F L Carman and children arrive from Lebanon Oregon visiting Salem en route and occupy Trebrake house. Mrs Kinnison exhibits an oil study of onions in Paine window showing notable skill. Commissioner Anstie surveys North River Cosmopolis road for upgrades. Two railroad switches planned from depot to Wilsons mill and west to Standard Oil warehouse. A four club baseball league eyed with Montesano Cosmopolis Aberdeen and Hoquiam for summer games to foster regional rivalry.
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J. A. Pietsch
Theodore Mazzini
R. H. Evans
Columbus
Kansas
F. L. Carman
Lebanon
Oregon
Salem
Trebrake House
Kinnison
Paine
Anstie
North River
Cosmopolis
Wilson
First Street
Standard Oil Company
Montesano
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Jitney Debate and Franchise Moves Dominate City Council
Jitney advocates represented by Attorney Stewart argue jitneys operate freely without needing a schedule and should not be restricted to specific streets. A motion to cut a five passenger jitney license failed. An electric franchise request by Tilden & Co. seeks Lake Cushman power for Aberdeen with hearings set for June 9. Two pipe bids were opened at $30 per ton from Crane & Co. and United States Cast Iron Pipe. Mayor Phillips announced committee appointments across several departments, all confirmed.
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Stewart
E. A. Milette
Anton Pista
Crane & Company
United States Cast Iron Pipe Company
Elder
Jean B. Stewart
Lewis, Morse Company
City Me Company
John J. A. W. Featherly
O.W
Council muddles through routine city business and approvals
The council approved several financial actions including deposits of city funds with Hayes & Hayes and Chehalis County banks, bonds for city officials, and extra bond. approved warranties for construction and refunds denial. ordered bids for tar dipped pipe. discussed windmill nuisance and gasoline tank permit. reported on city departments and April activity including permits, hydrant and street work, and fire alarm system updates.
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Fifth Street
T. H. Hill
Hayes & Hayes Bank
Chehalis County Bank
Agnes McGillicuddy
Peter F. Clark
Nellie Thrift
Glen R. Snider
Carl Gylling
Brecht and Empey
Water Committee
Hotel Washington
Water Department
J. T. Drum
East Market Street
Fire and Light Committee
West End
H. B. Elder
Kelsey
W. H. Tamblyn
Tor
Tamblyn
Erdeen
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Peruna
M. Morgan
Wadsworth, Ohio
East Hume Street
Chehalis Produce Company
Washington
Whiteside Undertaking
O'Farrell
Orting
DeWester
Harlan
DeWetter
Insurance Commission
Aberdeen Herald
Jitney
Tosoon Belaw
J. H. Empey
J. D. Walker
BE. BE. Wieland
J. M. Bowes
W. J. Egerer
McKnight
J. W. Fraser
B. A. Milette
Egerer
Milette
Brecht
Walker
Grant
Pista
Fraser
Wieland
McWhinney
Bowes
Empey
Council
James H. Empey
Geo. J. Wolff
Grays Harbor Railway & Licht Company
the Electric Service & Supply Company
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