Plan to Entertain Secretary Fisher in Hoquiam
Hoquiam May 7. In anticipation of Secretary of the Interior Fisher's visit the Hoquiam 25 000 club is arranging entertainment including a trip to Lake Quinsault and a day in the Olympic Forest reserve. Citizens urge opening the forest reserve here due to ripe and decaying timber. Fisher would also have opportunities for fine fishing.
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Hoquiam
Interior
Fisher
Lake Quinsault
Olympic Forest Reserve
Congress
Harbor Buoy Disputes Prompt Survey by Manzanita
In Hoquiam on May 7 the lighthouse tender Manzanita spent the afternoon in port after placing a buoy at the harbor mouth. Officers surveyed current buoy positions and harbor marks, as shipping men complain the buoys are misplaced and the channel poorly marked.
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Hoquiam
United States
Manzanita
Lost son returns home after seven years of wandering
Joseph Gage, who ran away from Hoquiam at age 15, came home last night after seven years of wandering. He had never written, and was missing a right hand from an accident soon after his departure. His mother, seated by the fireplace, embraced him in tears.
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Hoquiam
May
Joseph Gage
Hoquiam Logger Injured In Wood Jam
J S Holbrook of Lytle s camp No 3 was rushed to Hoquiam General hospital after being caught in a jam of logs during work in the woods. He suffered severe body bruises and a badly sprained back though officials say his injuries are not believed to be life threatening and he will remain hospitalized for some time. He is a well known local figure with many relatives and friends in Hoquiam.
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Hoquiam
J. S. Holbrook
Lytle
Hoquiam General Hospital
Holbrook
Aberdeen Man Slips on Sidewalk in Hoquiam
Lee White of Aberdeen fell on an Eighth Street sidewalk last night about 10 o clock, cutting the back of his head. He was taken to Hoquiam General Hospital by friends and is not seriously hurt. He has long lived on Grays Harbor.
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Hoquiam
Lee White
Aberdeen
Hoquiam General Hospital
White
Grays Harbor
Frye Bruhn Buys Grays Harbor Interests in Hoquiam
The Frye Bruhn company of Seattle, after purchasing the Grays Harbor interests of the Ninemire Packing company, has secured an option on the North Western Lumber property at Seventh and I streets in Hoquiam. The deal was negotiated recently and is expected to close soon.
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Hoquiam
Frye-Bruhn Company
Seattle
Grays Harbor
Ninemire Packing Company
Seventh and I Streets
North Western Lumber Company
City council snubs Coghlan as police judge candidate
Hoquiam May 7. The city council refuses to confirm C. J. Coghlan for police judge. W. M. Lamb and Seth Warren are named as alternative candidates. Police Judge Philbrick does not seek reappointment.
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Hoquiam
C. J. Coghlan
W. M. Lamb
Seth Warren
Philbrick
Mrs McDougall Dies Former Montesano Resident
News from Montesano confirms the death of Mrs J E McDougall formerly Mrs J McDougall a former Montesano resident and wife of J E McDougall longtime editor of The Vidette. She leaves a husband and three children from a previous marriage.
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Montesano
Denver
J. E. McDougall
Young Ladies Sodality To Host Big Dance In Kellerman Hall
Montesano May 6 The Young Ladies Sodality of St Johns church plan a large season dance at Kellerman hall on May 12. Admission 1 dollar for men. ladies free. Proceeds fund a new church. Committee includes Misses Ida Clemons Agnes Connor Maggie Gleason Mayme Gleason.
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Agnes Connor
Maggie Gleason
Mayme Gleason
Marble Workers Quit in Montesano Ties Fray at Vermont Marble
May 6 Montesano Vermont Marble Works faces a labor dispute with about 10 000 workers. The marble crew on the court house project left duties after action by the union central committee in Chicago. Syllianson subcontracted the work to the Vermont company and bears no responsibility for the stoppage.
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Montesano
Vermont Marble Works
United States
Court House
Union Central Committee
Chicago
Syllianson
Vermont Company
April Weather in Montesano Reports Sunshine and Light Rain
Weather observer Geo M Wade records 24 sunny days in April in Montesano with 3.50 inches of rain and 2 inches of snow. The warm gentle rain spurred a fine start for vegetation.
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Montesano
Geo. M. Wade
Pruning and care guide for better apple trees
The article argues apples grow best when trees are treated as manufacturing systems with soil seed and plant as parts. It notes modern pruning lowers tree heads for easier tending and sunlight access, recommends late winter pruning for young trees and late spring for older ones, and stresses mulching fertilization and tilling. It adds bark louse pests require kerosene or soap washes and winter spray to prevent infestations.
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Rocky Mountain Country
Northwest
Injurious Insects Their Remedies And Preventive
Treatise outlines two insect feeding types pests that affect plants and crops. It describes a beetle that chews leaves and a maggot that tunnels apples, urging immediate removal of infected fruit and waste, plus under trees cleanup measures such as burning grass or plowing soil.
Simple soil lime test for farmers urged in Chehalis County
A rough method tests lime deficiency by reacting soil powder with hydrochloric acid on a plate. Freely evolving gas means adequate lime, little or no effervescence indicates deficiency. The note urges preparations for a notable Aberdeen agricultural exhibition this fall to showcase fruits and garden produce.
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Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Farewell Party for Mrs Minnis at Elma Baptist Church
The Baptist church ladies hosted a farewell gathering for Mrs Susan A Minnis at Mrs T S Dickson’s home on Tuesday afternoon before her move to Rolla Missouri. Guests enjoyed conversation music and a dainty luncheon.
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Elma
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Susan A. Minnis
T. S. Dickson
Rolla
Mesdames' Dewitt
Shelly
Smith
Murgatroyd
Minnis
Tobey
Nay
Elemandert
Fisk
Isaacs
Gookins
Root
Chinn
Waits, Grayson
Misses Lucile Long
Ursa Moffitt
Mr. L. T. Root
Montesano Milk Plant Shifts Leadership
Frank Chevalley resigns as superintendent of the Montesano Condenser to manage the British Columbia Milk Co. plant at New Westminster. Hildebrand likely to oversee Montesano operations. Chevalley praises the milk industry and Montesano’s bright future.
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Montesano
Frank Chevalley
B. C. Milk Co
New Westminister
Hildebrand
Chevalley
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by County Auditor
The county auditor issued marriage licenses this week to Alec Michny wicz and Bronilawa Bielewska, John C. Pickering and Florence Carter, J Wirta and Minnie Saarvela, J C Moore and Charlotte Hansen, W A Johnson and Mattie Robinson, Harry A Thorpe and Nellie D McMenemy, M A Jacklewicz and Anna Bocek, Frank A Gillett and Bessie G Quaif.
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Alec Michnywicz
Bronilawa Bielewska
John C. Pickering
Florence Carter
J. Wirta
Minnie Saarvela
J. C. Moore
Charlotte Hansen
W. A. Johnson
Mattie Robinson
Harry A. Thorpe
Nellie D. McMenemy
M. A. Jacklewicz
Anna Bocek
Frank A. Gillett
Bessie G. Quaif
Funeral for Vera Brewer Draws Large Elma Crowd
Vera Brewer 17 died after an appendectomy in Tacoma. She grew up in Elma, was a longtime organist, and attended Tacoma High School this semester. The service at Elma Methodist included pastors Frescolm Lewins and Pearson, with many flowers from the community. Remains laid to rest in West Elma I O O P cemetery.
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Elma
Vera Brewer
Tacoma
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frescolm
Lewins
F. S. Pearson
Elma High School
Tacoma High
Pryde Receives Long Awaited Legacy in Elma
William W. Pryde of Ford's Prairie finally receives an eighteen hundred dollar legacy from his father Robert Pryde after executor delays. Pryde hired E B S Avey to pursue the claim. the executor initially denied his identity but later recognized him and paid the sum.
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Pryde
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Coghlan
Dancing
Taarmigfritt Growing
Stevens Lotori
J. H. Hale
Land and Lime
Mrs. Minnis
A. W. Barkley
Uisyel
F. Fredrickson
Summit ST
British Columbia
W. S. Dorfner
D.D.S
Boston Dentists
T. J. Thomas
Wishkah and
G Streets
Crescent Motel
Hayes & Hayes Bank
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