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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
1
Hoquiam High School swept the Chehalis county meet at Aberdeen, with Levi the standout star winning five events. Glanders edged in multiple events and Montesano claimed a few titles, while Aberdeen struggled in sprints.
The Washington Forest Fire association issued a circular about burning slashings noting the closed season runs June 1 to October 1 under forest protection laws. After June 1 county fire wardens and rangers will issue permits and canvass districts to determine who may burn where safe, with caution to extinguish smouldering fires to prevent spread.
Deputy Sheriff Ed M Hoover came from Montesano to sell the Mecca hotel under a chattel mortgage foreclosed by Oro Investment Co for about 7000 The sale was halted by a restraining order after Taggart and Phillips filed suit in superior court They contend the Oro Investment Co was formed as part of Aberdeen Brewing Co to evade a prohibition on brewing firms holding saloon interests The case could reach the state supreme court with broad public interest in corporate legality and brewing laws
Sheriff Schelle Mathews brought B. J. Moore to Montesano from Seattle after detectives nabbed him Saturday. Moore confessed to killing Mrs. Vivian LaCrosse on May 3 claiming infatuation and a rejected marriage proposal. Authorities believed he drowned himself, but he traveled to Seattle and surrendered.
Aberdeen and Hoquiam tied until the final relay where Aberdeen took the win. Event winner highlights include Herren Morse Montesano in dashes, Perkins tying for second in the 220, Hudson Montesano in the 880, and Backover Whipple Ingram leading field events.
The Aberdeen trades and labor council withdrew a resolution condemning the government for sending troops to Vera Cruz after opposition and protests. The Carpenters Union left the council in consequence. The withdrawal followed numerous remonstrances received at the later meeting.
A motorist who trusted a wooden plug in a Studebaker radiator hole as a hand crank reveals a midwestern garage tale. Tourists and an astonished attendant learn the car’s self starting mechanism had been misused, as the owner claimed reliance on a mysterious plunger to start the engine.
Aberdeen Printing Co offers modern printing services at moderate prices. The ad highlights affordable rates for small orders and business needs with emphasis on quality and quick turnaround.
Paraphrased analysis notes that the best clowns now must be pantomime masters for a large audience as the Sells Floto Circus returns to town led by Buffalo Bill Cody in a two mile parade. Admission stays at 25 cents despite higher payrolls.
D. W. Fleet, veteran trap shooter, returns from the Wenatchee state shoot with the L. C. Smith gun trophy after a 23 score. Duskin Reed, under 21, wins last year’s medal with a perfect score. Fleet had little practice since July but improved to average above 90 percent on the final day.
Elma on May 11 held the funeral of Frank Aschberg who was killed by Otto Miller. The Catholic service attracted many locals plus attendees from Aberdeen Hoquiam and Montesano. A long cortege of over 50 cars followed to the Catholic cemetery as flowers and sympathy poured in for his wife and two children.
Hoquiam May 11 Alexander Sander an employee of the Chehalis County Logging company died yesterday morning at Hoquiam General hospital after a long siege of pneumonia. The body was taken to Pinnick undertaking parlors and will rest until relatives in the East are notified.
A Cowen series critique of Washington state school funding highlights spiraling costs since 1890, noting debt growth, per capita charges, and the impact of 1907 1909 tax changes. The analysis compares census figures, enrollment, and spending to argue for overhauls and accountability in public education financing.
The absorption of Emil Pfund Jewelry Co by Burnett Bros prompts a sweeping sale. Burnett reportedly leases Pfund space for five years and plans a longer store with balconies to reach 16 000 square feet. A second floor jobbing jewelry operation is eyed to make Aberdeen a regional jewelry hub.
The United States Civil Service Commission orders examinations for postmaster appointments in Washington next month. In Chehalis County offices to be filled include Aloha Humptulips McCleary Melbourne Oakville Ocosta Porter and Westport. Exam centers are Aberdeen Hoquiam and Montesano.
By arrangements in advance you can obtain 3 per cent money to buy build or improve farm or city property. T. E. Fenlon Hotel Lincoln 63 21.
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