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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
3
A crowded Aberdeen page records callers from Olympia Seattle and Vancouver plus visits by Mrs Maggie Morgan and Miss Gladys Hoffman. Notables include Geo M Powell A M Wade J G Lewis and Thomas F Hay in attendance at conventions while Frank Kaufman and Perry Watson greet old friends and Roosevelt delegates from Lewis county.
S. Sammonson received six months in the county jail from Police Judge Drake on Tuesday afternoon for a serious assault on Fender. The incident occurred Monday afternoon at the Brook saloon on Heron street.
F. D. Llewellyn a private detective with offices in the Finch building was arrested by Sheriff Ed Payette on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon connected to the Hoquiam kidnapping of Thorne and Biscay. His bond was set at 1500 and he denies involvement claiming to have alibi and to possess evidence of being in Aberdeen all evening.
Faunt Le Roy formerly of the Arcade Grand theater Hoquiam has bought the Rex theater in Aberdeen from the late H. B. Faunt Le Roy and Allen H. Dougherty. The price is not disclosed. He will relocate from Portland with his family for a two month East visit before settling in Aberdeen.
Hoquiam Cougars meet Chehalis club at Electric Park this afternoon for the first game of a series. Optimism runs high as changes boost chances to climb from the cellar. Pitchers Kane or Berger expected to start. At Centralia, Black Cats meet Hub City squad.
WED IN VICTORIA W A Crandell and Mrs Ida L Fry married last Thursday in Victoria B C not in Centralia as announced and returned to Aberdeen Monday night. Crandell has been assistant postmaster six years and was a long time printer foreman of the Herald composing room. The Herald extends best wishes for a long happy life at 206 East Fourth Street.
Foresters of America in Aberdeen held a Tuesday smoker featuring three boxing matches. The main event ended in a draw after Crushaw and Jensen each endured multiple nine counts in a four round bout. Refreshments followed and the gathering dispersed late.
A day and night crew repair the Heron street bridge after a center pin broke last Saturday. Castings are produced at Douglas foundry and installation is by International Contract Co of Seattle. bridge expected back in service by next Wednesday.
Evangelistic meetings are in progress at the Church of Christ at Third and L streets. A G Miller of Hoquiam will preach every night this week and next. He is described as a powerful gospel preacher with stirring messages and devotional services. Cordial invitation to all. Marion F Horn, Minister.
Evans Drug Co offers razors pocket cutlery and scissors all guaranteed. The ad also markets blank books and office supplies with a reminder to mention the Herald when dealing with advertisers.
Isaac Beemer hosted evangelical ministers and their wives for a birthday dinner. Because of Mrs. Beemer’s illness, the meal was prepared and served at Rev. and Mrs. C McDermoth’s home by the Missionary society ladies on Monday evening.
The Eastern Star and Aramantic lodges announce the twenty fourth anniversary grand ball to be held at Pythian hall in Aberdeen on Friday evening May 24.
Aberdeen and Hoquiam outline joint Decoration Day plans with separate ceremonies. Hoquiam holds a 9 am theater service with oration, cemetery rites, water service for sailors at Seventh Street dock, and a post event meal by relief corps and G A R ladies. Aberdeen follows at 2 pm at the Grand theater with a similar program and bus service from Hoquiam.
Major J B Kavanaugh, US engineer in charge, addressed the Aberdeeen Chamber luncheon at Hotel Washington on Grays Harbor work. He urged securing 24 foot water depth by raising the south jetty to mid tide and securing federal appropriations. J E Calder and S K Bowes discussed the county fair in Aberdeen and Bowes chaired a premium list advertising committee.
Chehalis County Fair directors met in Elma and decided the next annual exhibition will be in Aberdeen to help recover a $2000 deficit from the first fair. Aberdeen, having organized the event and bearing debt, is favored to host again before moving the fair back to Elma after the next year.
Observance by De Molai Commandry Knights Templar at their Asylum at 10:00 a m with a procession to the Congregational church for 11:00 o'clock service. The Rev C McDermoth to preach and the Templar ritual to be used.
A informal luncheon Tuesday noon drew Governor M E Hay former Governor Albert E Mead State Senator Condon Senator Pliny L Allen and attendees M J Carrigan A C Gaillac Frank M Dallam Jr John G Lewis W A Rupp and W J Patterson at the Hotel Washington in Aberdeen.
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