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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
4
Aberdeen residents visit, travel, and shop with reports of H E Phipps trip to Raymond, T H Blyth to Olympia, G R Bolander visiting, and new optical department at Thomas Jewelry. Social clubs meet, weddings flourish, and De Losh Smith tie the knot in Medford while local officials inspect DeMolai commandery.
J G Weatherwax topped the amateur division at Cosmopolis earning high score by breaking 202 clay pigeons with 225 shots. Riehl of Tacoma led professionals with 140 of 150. McLaughlin and Bradner followed in amateur standings. Prizes included cigar boxes for Riehl and Hambright, Weatherwax hunting coat, and McLaughlin a thermos.
Attending the federal grand jury this week as witnesses were D. A. Walters Miss Alma DeLong George W Wheat on Charles Martin Mrs M A Martin and Frank Martin all of North River.
National Woolen Company advertises remodels at a very reasonable price with ladies suits starting from $25.00 and up. location given as 317 South H Street Aber deen Washington.
Furnished two room and unfurnished four room apartments available at Hotel Strathcona 309 East Wishkah Street. Central location with hot and cold water and steam heat. Apply in person.
The Washington Hotel welcomes several guests this week led by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harkins from Elma, Park Evans the veteran traveler, E. M. Carver of Tahola in Indian service, M. Swartzkopensky ex-Russian citizen, M. G. Hall general agent, and W. W. Ward assistant, with J. G. Smythe K of C chancellor and J. T. Secrist deputy U S marshal among others from the N P Express company.
Five Aberdeen and Hoquiam banks announced a reduction in time deposit interest from 4 to 3 percent, effective July 1. The change aligns with a broader northwest banking trend this year.
The article discusses Senator Root’s 1913 opposition to exempting American coastwise vessels from Panama Canal tolls, urging equal treatment under Hay-Pauncefote and British treaties. It argues respect for world opinion and treaty obligations over narrow domestic gain, noting arbitration and congressional reports as reference.
Baker electric with Victoria body and complete charging outfit. Trans former included. Will sell cheap or trade for high grade Red Cedar shingles. Ideal for town use. Address Mrs. C. R. Roy 1522 16th Ave North Seattle Wash.
Aberdeen police and sheriff's staff raided the steamer Carlos anchored at the Donovan mill last Sunday but failed to find any liquor. No arrests were reported and the vessel remained in place.
The Herald promotes its long running publication and invites readers to subscribe at $1.50 per year citing its nearly eighty years of service and continued quality.
The funeral service for Mrs Matilda T. Shelley was conducted by Pastor W. T. Randolph at the First Methodist Church in Aberdeen at 2:30 PM on Monday May 8 1916. The ceremony included scripture readings prayers singing and an obituary notice detailing her birth in 1839 West Virginia and family, church membership, and survivors.
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