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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary text indicates a land parcel near a city named Che or Chey perhaps, abandoned during a flood event. The readable words reference a company, a judge, and restrictions, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The article argues for tight taxpayer oversight of public spending in education and roads as tax revenues peak. It cites the split of a dollar, with $32.80 for schools and $22.13 for roads, to urge committees to audit school districts and road contracts for waste and private gain. It highlights inflated education costs in Washington versus Massachusetts, instances of district misuse, institute waste, and the need for vigilant county-level control to curb corruption and ensure sane administration.
Grays Harbor Norwegians plan a May 17 centennial observance starting 2 30 pm with a grand parade and a program at Grand theatre at 3 pm Mayor France will preside Ole Hansen Progressive Party Senate candidate will speak in English Pastor Wold Aberdeen will speak in Norwegian The North Star Band will perform a potpourri of melodies Norwegian Male Chorus will sing in Norwegian and English The public is invited to attend.
Lieut. E. A. Bradner of the Grays Harbor naval militia received a letter from the Portland naval militia requesting the Fourth division make a cruise to Portland at an early date. Bradner and Capt. George F. E. Sanborn, navigating officer of the torpedo boat Fox, seek fuller membership and greater Harbor representation before the cruise.
Hoquiam May 15 J L Hartshorn and his son joined the Cowitz land rush last week and after returning to town he has received congratulations from many friends. They ran from the line to a claim and believe they secured the land.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Seigfreid, longtime Aberdeen residents and Jefferson county pioneers with a Bogachiel farm, are in the city for a visit and plan soon to return to their early home in Germany.
Aberdeen Printing Co. advertises affordable commercial printing services and quick turnaround for business cards catalogs and flyers with emphasis on value and reliability in local newspapers.
At Montesano two inmates dominate county news Otto Miller who killed a friend in Elma and George Bradley accused of killing a Greek at Alpha mill. Bradley’s Montana father plans to defend him as a fight’s aftermath unfolds. Meanwhile 1913 personal property tax suits against nine saw mill firms move to May 25 and Eagles from across the county gather for the lodge dedication with games and an evening program.
Memorial day events set for May 24 at First Presbyterian Church with a sermon by Rev. J. W. Beard and participation by the G. A. R. and affiliated groups. Washington post No 52 plans Decoration Day services including a parade from the hall to the cemetery with civic societies invited to join.
The Aberdeen Printing Co located at 309 East Wishkah Street advertises its services as a printer. The note emphasizes its identity as a printing business and its local address.
Frank H. Lamb reports after a U S engineers hearing on the north jetty Grays Harbor project that abandonment is not intended and that a $110 000 appropriation is recommended The Board favors maintaining the present jetty and Col Taylor plans to press the case with a Senate committee Senator Jones foresees no Senate trouble and House conferees are expected to allow the matter to stand Lamb also discusses inviting Secretary Lane through Congressman Johnson and other steps to secure support.
Drs B L and Mayme MacLafferty left for Rochester Minnesota to tour hospitals at Mayo and planned visits to Chicago and New York. They intend to buy a car in Toledo and travel home across the continent with flexible stops along the way.
A lively city council meeting featured a vote for council president between J. M. Empey and J. W. Fraser, Fraser winning after a mayoral tie vote. The Stewart park 40 acre proposal prompted exchanges between A. J. Stewart and Mayor France. Regular business was light with appointments, road plans, and pavement petitions advancing.
The state school superintendent has issued a debate question for next year. If 10 percent of pupils can repeat it, a medal may be awarded. The proposal asks if Washington should adopt a taxation system using indirect revenue and multi county public service corporation taxes to fund state government and remaining property revenues for local use. No constitutional question is involved.
County Game Warden Esses and United States Inspector L A Lewis traveled through the region inspecting game fields. Inspector Lewis praised Warden Esses for proper observance of migratory bird laws in Chehalis County.
Aberdeen Printing Co offers affordable printing services with modern equipment and fast turnaround. Competitive rates for business cards brochures and flyers. Located in the city center serving local businesses with reliable quality.
Judge Ben Sheeks sitting for Judge Wright directed a verdict for J N Howard in a North River night riding arson case. Jurors returned the verdict without deliberation ending a Brook lyn neighborhood quarrel costly to taxpayers. Other night rider cases and a tree felling charge may be dismissed.
We thank friends for assistance during illness and passing of our son and brother and for the floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. C. Aven and family.
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald invites inquiring eastern readers to follow all updates from Grays Harbor County. It promises comprehensive coverage and constant news from the region with the motto It All the news all the time in the Herakd.
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