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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
2
The Al G Barnes four ring circus arrives Friday May 8 featuring trained llamas from the Andes among over 1000 trained animals including camels elephants horses seals sea lions chimps orangutans and more. A street parade with six concert and military bands will precede the show.
A Spanish American War Veterans committee urges Hoquiam and Aberdeen to jointly celebrate Memorial Day this year. The Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges in both cities are invited to cooperate on the program with plans for a ceremony at Electric Park.
The libel case of N. D. McKillip against Harbor Publishing Company and the Aberdeen World was dismissed in superior court when Judge George D. Abel sustained the demurrer to the amended complaint. plaintiff’s attorney O M Nelson said an appeal to the state supreme court may follow.
In Montesano the county pad cell now holds confiscated liquor as an irony of fate. The piece recalls the old saloon era when the well housed delirium tremens sufferers and could lure drinkers to a prolonged spree, ending behind the same padded enclosure.
Ida Whitacre was granted a divorce from H. L. Whitacre with custody of four children and the husband ordered to pay $15 monthly for their support. John T. Tolliver was granted a divorce from Myrtle Tolliver with household goods awarded to Tolliver and two children to be cared for by his parents.
Hoquiam May 15 August Beck twenty one years old died Sunday night after a long illness in Hoquiam hospital He was a logger He is survived by a brother Alex Beck Funeral services will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev D W Ross officiating Interment will be in Hoquiam cemetery
Summer tourist rates will be $7.50 higher this year, with a sale running to June 30. Tickets are valid for a return trip within 90 days of sale, with a final return limit October 41.
Hermann Hagedorn argues democracy rests on universal service and training. He warns that corruption and foreign threats exploit indifference and urges compulsory universal military service for all physically fit citizens to defend the nation and uphold democratic government.
Official county notice lists cases filed in the Superior Court and transfers of real estate along with miscellaneous instruments recorded by the county auditor. Names and dates not fully legible.
A long list of civil actions and appeals includes Leona Bell v Bell divorce with W. H. Abel for plaintiff, garnishments against Willam Logging and Timber Co and others, appeals from police and justice courts, promissory notes, foreclosures, and various attorneys named such as C. D. Gould T. H. McKay A. Cross and Morgan & Brewer in Aberdeen docket entries.
A long list of real estate transfers and mortgage releases from Grays Harbor County includes numerous lot trades in Aberdeen Hoquiam and Montesano. Transactions show lots in Benns Central and Karrs Garden additions plus state foreclosures and releases from multiple lenders and individuals including Elzy Loman Emma Hun Gaillac and Mary C Wright among others.
Sheriff Jeff Bartell announces a judicial sale of defendants rights in Montosome Montesano property to satisfy a 1917 judgment plus costs and interest. Sale is at the Montesano court house on June 2 1917 at 11 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder.
The Houston Post quotes a humorous exchange from The Wise Ones about knowledge and youth. The caption contrasts parental certainty with a child’s belief in their own wisdom.
A reflective note on giving joy to others through kindness. The act of making someone else smile creates a ripple effect, eventually lifting your own spirits as well. The piece highlights mutual warmth sparked by simple generosity.
The Superior Court of Washington Grays Harbor County issues a sheriff sale in the case of Theodore B. Bruener v A Jonassen as administrator and heirs. Under an order of sale dated Mary 2 1817 and a May 2 1917 judgment the plaintiff seeks $1729.00 with interest and costs.
A vivid wartime reflection by Ellis Parker Butler urging national readiness. He declares his lack of military training and家庭 concerns, stressing the need for every capable man to be prepared to defend America and protect family against future insults.
Summons in foreclosure of tax lien against C C Cozine and unknowns for Lot 4 in Block 29 North Aberdeen Addition Aberdeen Grays Harbor. Williams holds certificate 5299 for 1911 taxes plus penalties and costs. Court action seeks judgment foreclosing lien. respondents must answer by May 22 1917 or pay due amounts and costs.
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