Court House Weekly Record of Legal Doings
Minutes of the Superior Court cover the week ending May 18 with divorces granted and trials set. Several cases include Mitchell v Mitchell divorce, Northwestern Lumber Co v Veysey with trial held in abeyance, and estate matters for Alvin O Pearson. Tax lien foreclosures and hearings on guardianship and receiverships are noted, along with several dismissals and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melyina Mitchell
James A Mitchell
Northwestern Lumber Co
Chas Veysey
Louis P Bergmeir
Union Mill Co
Geo I Davis
M Wade
Geo M Wade
E W Hitchcock
Frances B Hayes
N G Wheeler
Wheeler
Alvin O Pearson
Dee
Guardian
Swen Johnson
Wishkah Boom Co
Geo W Balch
G H Electric Fo
M Gribble
J Anderson
Same
Jas Waldrip
Wm Langbach
DP Ballard
J. Jaffte
Bell Koehler
Pearl Bartlett
Ilearing
Chas Versey
Montesano National Bank
Wittler-Corbin Co
J A Graham
Vosts
Earl Freeman
Earl Freeman, Vennor
Micas O Dahl
Mary A Dahl
Aberdeen Co-Operative Association
State versus Barney Clowers Assault Case
A criminal filing lists State v Barney Clowers charging assault with a deadly weapon. The case concerns alleged use of a weapon in an attack and is docketed for court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Barney Clowers
Foreclosure and tax lien cases and extensive Aberdeen property transfers
Court week ending May 13 shows two foreclosure tax lien dockets for QO Dahl et al and W H France et al. Numerous real estate deeds and parcels traded or mortgaged across Aberdeen Grays Harbor Hoquiam and Montesano involving buyers such as Mary Eck S W Gaskill Vance Lumber Co J R Craig and Weyerhaeuser Timber Co with values and parcel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO Dahl
Mary Ellen Dahl
ES Avey
Ira Smith
Henry Hirsh
W H France
John O’connell
Jas Campbell
J P Lee
J B Dabney
E Struetz
Mortgage transfers and estate notices in local records
JG Wagner transfers to Jos Moormann on multiple lots. Kohiter and Chase to Mrs J A Ross for a piano in sole. Beardsley Bros to Paul Smits on a mortgage satisfaction. Andrew Bruce to Vic Bruce on lot 9 block 40 Hoquiaus valued at 4500. T A Ray to Daniel Mowry on cows mortgage. W E Greenway to Emma Crawford mortgage of section 12. 16-10-800. S Benn to D T Creech on a sat mortgage 220. A M Pautlan to Geo H Dunning on lot 8 block 6 Karr's Mill Hoqui am 400. County Clerk to Public on final account distribution of W L Morgan estate. Bryant & Brown to J G Burgess on horses mortgage default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG Wagner
Jos Moormann
Kohiter & Chase
J A Ross
Beardsley Bros
Paul Smits
Andrew Bruce
Vic Bruce
T A Ray
Daniel Mowry
Mtg
E Greenway
Emma Crawford
S Benn
D T Creech
Pautlan
Geo H Dunning
Morgan Dee
D. Bryant & Brown
J G Burgess
Aberdeen area debt transfers and mortgages summary
Ledger lists multiple transfers including mortgages, leases, and notices. Entities include Nat Cah Register Co to H H Meyer for 250 dollars, Morgan Bros 250, Chris Knoell 125, A L Fife 275, Ole Gunness properties 290 and 650 mortgage details, T Moulton lease of furniture 184, various incorporations of J D Lowry and Washington National Bank related to Aberdeen properties, and notices from Sheriff and public on liens and levy. Also includes Aberdeen Brewing Co furniture sale 900 and log brand notice Combined ER from Elk River Logging Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat’! Cah Register Co
H H Meyer
Con Sale
Morgan Bros
Chris Knoell
Gene
A L Fife
M Tiddsmith
W Pearson
Ole Gunness
Benn
Aberdeen
T Dabney
Moulton
Alice W McConnell
JD O'Neill
R Stoner
Brewer
Oakville
E McHatton
R J Stoner
EC Story
E H Story
Power of Attorney
P Brisco
Chas Veveey
Mtg
JM Fry
Veysey Bros
ES Avey
Hf Hirch
Lis Pendens
C W Roberts
M J Luark
Mtg Land
Ffe
Pomerenk
Washington
Nat'l BL & Inv Association
J J Lowry
Mnty Wash
J D Lowry
Charlotte C Young
Aberdeen Brewing Co
Bessie Gohl
Blair
Ruby Pelland
E Weaverson
R [ Dabney
Nudelman Block
Western Lumber Co
Louis LaCasge
Benty’s Central
Jane Oswald
Peter Feley
W J Murphy
John Berg
J F Koch
John Finley
Swen Johnson
Springer
France
Gus Caldwell
Elk River Logging Co
Electric Bitters Impress Tampa Reader with Cure Claim
A Tampa man Ralph FE Peruantez credits Electric Bitters with curing liver trouble and heart disease after doctors and medicines failed. The ad touts Red Cross Pharmacy as price 50 cents and urges travel via Illinois Central with comfortable reclining chair cars and low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph FE
Peruantez
Tampa
Fla
Red Cross Pharmacy
Illinois Central
St. Paul
Omaha
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Herbine touted as universal remedy by Cocoa Florida editor
An advertisement claims Herbine cures indigestion dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints and enriches the blood. R N Andrews editor endorses its benefits and a local dealer lists 50c price. The notice also includes a post office removal listing and a personal calling reminder from P M R. P. Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R N. Andrews
Cocoa
Rockledge News
Cocoa, Fla
W. B. Paine & Co
Local News Value Shown in Herald Offer
An ad proclaims paying $6 annually for part of daily local news, while the Herald offers Cry county and general news twice weekly for $1.50, highlighting a cheaper option for broad coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Open Letter Praises Chamberlain’s Diarrhea Remedy
An exchange from Chapin South Carolina recounts severe diarrhoea and bowel pains in a husband and wife. A friend's bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provided relief after one dose, and the pair were cured before finishing the bottle. The editor H C Bailey endorses the remedy and urges household availability. The note adds the remedy is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
S.C
Chamberlain
H.C. Bailey
Dividing Tips by a Weekly Pool in London Restaurants
A London restaurant manager explains a tipping pool in which every penny from patrons forms a common fund. A waiter is elected to oversee it, tips are distributed weekly by three efficiency classes, and top waiters can earn about $2,000 yearly from tips. The system reduces bias and improves service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fritz
Morning water cleanse for a healthy start
A Chicago Chronicle note urges drinking a glass of cold water after waking to cleanse the body inside. It describes the quick digestion, clearing of secretions, and arousal of circulation as natural toilet ritual and a brisk daily habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
The Bride's Portion in 18th Century Marriages
A discussion of how marriage notices in periodicals stated a bride's portion. Examples include Reverend Roger Waina marrying a Lincolnshire lady in 1731 with £8,000 in money, £300 per year, and a coach and four for life, and later notices such as Mr. Canning’s 1800 marriage to Miss Scott with a £100,000 fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George III
England
Scotland
Gentleman’s Magazine
Roger Waina
York
Lincolnshire
Aris
Birmingham
Canning
Scott
London Telegraph
Global butterfly diversity noted by tropical abundance
The text states butterflies and moths are most abundant in the tropics with Brazil offering at least 700 species within an hour of Para. It contrasts Europe with far fewer species and notes butterflies reach Spitzbergen and high elevations in the Alps and Andes. It cites about 200,000 species worldwide and explains why collectors travel widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Brazil
Para
Europe
Britain
Spitzbergen
Alps
Andes
The Battle Hymn of the Republic Prompted a Counter Title
Julia Ward Howe read The Battle Hymn of the Republic to Elizabeth Cady Stanton who praised it but urged a companion verse. Stanton suggested The Battle Her of the Republic, challenging Howe to write a counterpart aligned with their principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lizzie
Republic
New York Telegram
No Need to Speak to Him in This Engagement
Dialogue from the Philadelphia Ledger humorously depicts a pending parental interview about a marriage as a young woman and Mr. Dalkley navigate who will speak to her father. The piece contrasts domestic pretensions with flirtatious wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dalkley
Philadelphia Ledger
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Boston
Nottingham
Superior Court
Philbrick
J B
Dabney
Ts Potter
C F Crowell
Joreclo
Pearson-Page Co
Aberdeen Co- Operative Association
Thos McNally
Washington Abstract Company of
Mary 'Eck
Gaskill
Eureka
Elina
W H Mitchell
Vance Lumber Co
Charles Mouncer
J R Craig
Swig
Devonshire
M J Gleeson
MJ Gleeson
Boeing
W J Patterson
Hayes & Hayes
B F Johnson
Garden
T L Douglas
W G Douglas
Wade Wiley
Central
T H McKay
Clm
Nellie E Blade
South Aberdeen
South
Mack
RJ Eliott
C B Weatherwax Ito
Alice G Lewis
H M Dutcher
RC Lurner
Badd Aber
Nwlco
BJ Feary
Hequiam
J A Vance
Land Mortgage Bank of
W America
W Trust & Safe Deposit Co
Story Et al
Mobray & Valentine Bros
Weyerhaeuser Timber Co
Frank E Peterson
J A Hutcheson
F L Hartung
Mary Robertson
TM Howard
M Fl
Arnott
C A Congdon
North Ho
Grays Harbor
College Hill
M H Arnotto
Congdon Et al
Earl Petit
H R McLeod
PD O'Neill
Brewer’s
Mrs N B Colman
L Morgan
Cooper & Calder’s
Weyerhaeuer Timber Co
Geo
Jas M Corwin
F C Mitchell
Edw Thompson
R T Dabney
Emma M_ Kaatz
Mattie A Dabney
J A Karr
F Thorp
Karr
F Brownlee
C White
Fleet
C Hankeli
Ole Peterson
Karen Brotherland
H Nightengale
Mary E Connor
Karr’s Mill
Lewis Jones
Wood Lumber Co
Sec
Frank Peterson
Peterson
Uwrus
B. H. Trumaruun
Third Street
Portland, Or
J. O. Linesly, T. F
P. A
Pavur B. Tompson
Colman Bldy
Seattle, Wash
Il Letters
Aronson
Albert Brown
Ray Baugh
J H Tee Carey
Silas Nelson
Effie Cahill
Ike Pettigrew
James Chapman
Elsie I Rutanon
Otto Cook
Jas J
Langley
Wid
Wilson
Eugene T White
Miss Lottie Zackrey
William
Adverti
R. P. Campbell, P. M
Butterflies
Colton
Jesse Moore
Alerdelen
Creech Bros. Contractors
J.M. Lupton
Hume Ste
W.H. White
Chehalis County
Jean B. Stewart
William F. McGregor
George P. Kellman
Jessie Kellman
Elizabeth Wilson
Carlette Parker
Elizabeth Parker
Lucille Parker
Zola Parker
State of
Carlotta, Parker
Lucile Parker
Section
Township 17
Range 5
Hichland
Highland Home
Stewart
N. W. Bush
Postoffice
Jesse F. Murphy
Olympia Land Office
Dabney Block
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