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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
4
Churches and charitable societies in this district have more than 3000 members and will receive 5 percent of gross sales for the month ending May 20. The goal is to raise at least 25 cents per member. Purchases before the 20th aid the fund and save buyers money as merchandise is sold at reduced prices to pay spring bills.
The Grand Theater costing 35000 may close after July 1 unless railroads recognize Grays Harbor as a terminal passenger point on westbound travel and stop local charges between Tacoma Seattle or Centralia and Aberdeen. Manager Benn and stockholders cite railway refusals as the reason. Chamber of commerce and groups plan a push to secure the terminal to keep the theater open.
Well known Aberdeen couple Jack Thorpe and Nellie McManemy wed at the M. E. parsonage on April 29 1911 with Rev J H Dill officiating. After the ceremony guests gathered at Vernon McManemy’s home for luncheon and the couple departed on a 1 90 o clock train for a short wedding trip. They expect to reside in Aberdeen. Present were Edward and Mrs McManemy Junction City Washington Geo Perkins Junction City Washington Richard Flyte Satsop Washington Rev and Mrs J H Dill Satsop Washington Vernon McManemy Satsop Washington
The state council of Knights of Columbus holds its annual session in this city with about forty delegates expected. Monday features tours of Coats logging camps followed by a banquet at the Hotel Washington. Tuesday is devoted to business. Notables include Dr. Thomas Tetreau E J Manton R L Kline W H Dumphy J J Carnes and Rev J Sweens.
Fire damaged two houses belonging to Miss Grace Young of the state university senior class. George Yelton started a fire then went back to bed leaving drafts open, woke to smoke, broke a window, and rescued his wife. Mrs. Yelton was unconscious but they escaped. all belongings were lost with no insurance.
Company G Second Regiment National Guard will encamp at American Lake from June to 18 inclusive. The 2nd Infantry Troop B Calvary signal corps and medical corps under Col William Inglis will participate. Coast artillery heads to Fort Worden July 9 to 20 for joint army and militia maneuvers.
Miss Ida Appleberg and Mr J C Brandfors wed at the Brandfors residence 1404 Hood Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev John J Huleen pastor Swedish Mission church. Bridesmaids were Elsie Gustafson and Laina Lansson with groomsmen William Norrgard and Theo L Westerholm. They will reside in Aberdeen.
Telegraph announced the death of Mrs. Aletta Pennoyer at 5 p m yesterday at her daughter Mrs L M Phelps home in Portland. A longtime Aberdeen pioneer she had lived there for years before moving to the city. Capt Henry Spoon notified her son Perry Pennoyer who rushed from the noon train to attend the funeral.
The Newsboy loads at Slade mill for San Pedro while Tahoe, Sven, Santa Monica, Newburg, and Daisy Mitchell sail for San Francisco or San Pedro. Centralia arrives and loads for San Francisco. J B Stetson, Wm Olson, Alpha, and Fair Oaks also port calls for loading. Taurus scrapes and paints then loads for West Coast. Stanley Dollar loads 1,500,000 feet for New York via Panama. various mills at Slade, Union, Wilson, Hulburt, American, and Donovan loading for Pacific ports.
A comparison of European and North American rail travel examines comfort cost and speed. Tables show fares for eleven journeys each region, revealing European travel costs about 55 percent higher per mile and U S speeds averaging 38.62 mph versus Europe at 30.41 mph.
A dinner table ruse uses folded napkin to trap water in a plate. The guest requests a colleague fill the glass and place it on the napkin. The plate is covered and the assembly inverted so water pours into the plate for an unhanded drink.
Evangelist Taylor delivered a sermon at the Congregational church last evening with text Redeeming the Time from Eph 5 16. L E Taylor sang Sparrow song and Mrs Taylor played cornet solo. About half the congregation pledged support for his upcoming campaign as services continue until the tent arrives.
Portland Oregon prepares for the Fifth Annual Rose Festival from June 5 to 10 with a $100,000 production budget and 5 million blooms. Electrical decorations, parades, water carnivals, and a Battle of Roses featuring 100 youths will showcase elaborate pageants and nightly displays, aiming to attract regional visitors and boost Northwest pride.
Not better than the best, out wetter than the rest. That's ourrinting. Aberdeen Printing Co, 8.
The Southwestern Washington declamatory contest at the high school auditorium in Chehalis crowned Lance Hart of Aberdeen first. Judges were County Superintendent W. D. Bay and D. C. Hall and O. P. Cockrell of the University of Washington.
An advertisement offers 10 acre and 45 acre farm tracts near Satsop and Aberdeen with cleared land, streams, six room houses, good water, and improvements like barns. Prices from 8000 with 7 percent terms, plus opportunities for chicken, celery, gardens, and ranching. Phone 4051.
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