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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
2
Fort Townsend witnesses report a brutal murder in the Sixth Archery Band. Henry L. Carmson was killed and his body burned in the soldiers barracks fire started to cover the crime. Suspects Holt and Enight were found hiding under a wharf as investigations unfold.
E W Ross seeks renomination for Commissioner of Public Lands. The Dalles Methodist conference closed at Sunnyside. About 500 recruits due at Vancouver barracks before July 1. Lewis County assesses money and credits paused pending supreme court ruling. J W Ray of Elma attacked. he will recover. A deranged man chased women in West Geneva. Spokane Chamber charters steamer Bellingham for May 26 aquatic programme. Syndicate Deep Mines close to controlling Quilp mine near Republic. Northwest Music Teachers Association to meet in Seattle June 30 to July 2. Scandinavian Temperance Association held annual session. Hibbs and Jackline cleared mental exams for naval academy admission. Green Lake School hall project advocated by Home Economic Society. Postoffice at Bremton to add clerks and cancelling machine. Seventeen boys escaped from State Train 00 between April 7 and May 1. six recaptured recently. Police report man found near Northern Pacific south of South Tacoma. Eva Bailey proposes sale of school section between Everett and Snohomish. Ross advocates fair investigation of school land. An old 1847 relic with keeper Thos Gifford sent to E Robinson as keepsake. Lena Statler of Yokohama, 49, disputes estate with Bible and baptismal certificate. Signatures questioned as potentially less than a year old. Spangle area listed as wealthy recluse location.
Walla Walla and Bud Barnes plead not guilty to first degree murder for the killing of Anna Aldrich as details of the body and instrument used were not disclosed. Former husband Jeff Dorgett is believed connected. authorities track him near Spokane. The Commercial Club of this city pushes to relocate the Okanogan county seat from Conconully to Ride. A five thousand copy campaign circular targets county voters amid talks of a county-wide removal. A Goldendale fire threatens the Golden district store, arising from cartridges and structural damage.
The Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway will operate a stock site at Cliffs with capacity for one carload at a time. Stock passing through will be unloaded fed and watered on site, ensuring full care and handling.
Spokane Herto Watson, among suspects in Meg Drakeman Sam Price’s death, claims his half brother Mace Smith pushed Price from a moving train car. Smith is in custody, Watson denies the charge. Watson’s home is Lind, Washington.
Thompson hearing to determine freedom status was postponed to May 18 by Judge Snel. Prosecutors Mac of King County and Rowland may act as late counsel.
Camas postmaster Voerncouver John Poindexter arrested on charges of threatening to Bill F J Mincey. He was bound over to appear before the jury or court with bonds set at $59.
A European demonstration shows an improved life belt invented by Jack Focketyn of Antwerp. The device uses a simple design that keeps the wearer's head above water, addressing a key drawback of ordinary belts that can topple a swimmer. The Society Civile promotes its use in submerged rescues.
Describes a life belt system weighing six and a half to seven pounds with a chest belt and shoulder straps. A helmet like a Russian cap with chin strap and sun flap carries a front electric lamp powered by a small battery. The lamp shines 400 to 500 yards, aiding night rescues while keeping arms and legs free for swimming.
Medical Record notes that the Central Pharmacy serving Paris and the Seine department annually supplied 12 leeches for use in public hospitals. The comment appears in a paper read to the French Academy of Medicine by Professor Gri Boi.
An honored town citizen recovering from a severe dysentery credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a rapid recovery after obtaining it from M. J. Leach Walcott Vermont druggist. Evans Drug Co. supplies it.
Uncalled letters at Aberdeen post office listed for the week ending May 12 include Ahlers Carl Ann Isidore Atkinson Geo Anderim Lind Baer Gus Black Mrs R E Breytenbak Tony Brown Mrs Helen Colman Hal Casida Mack Carpenter Earl Daley Matt Dent Grudi De Sart Mrs Albert Brews Wilhelm Evans Geo W Ericsson Andrew Flowers N H Foster Ed Fish Mrs Chas Fremsee Colling Fuller Mrs Lidre Hodgins G Halliday John Hayes Otto Johnson Rose Kysytty Ejole Knott Floyd Lurman Capt F H Lindkvist Andre Lindquist Capt C E Lindwal Eyalfrid Labrecque A McCash Jess Mellon Mrs H G Martin Robert MacCastle Mr Olsen Edward Ojala Miss Ida Osborn Arthur E Page Omrian Parker Mrs Vera Rose O M Subway Hans Smith Mrs Lillie Shotwell Ralph S Streeter N B Santabin J E Storkaas Olaf Trees Mrs Maggie Warren Roy C White A F Persons.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatism, claiming it offers relief that can lead to rest and sleep. It notes temporary relief may become permanent for some, especially the elderly, with dampness and weather changes noted as contributing factors. The balm is sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by Fvarc Drugs Tomnany.
A catalog of fire alarm box locations across Aberdeen and surrounding areas lists box numbers and cross streets or landmarks such as Box 4 at Young and Thomas, Box 7 at Terrace Avenue and D Street, and Box 45 at Western Cooperage, noting several imaginary boxes marked with an asterisk.
Biliousness and constipation plagued Mrs Rosatti of Birmingham Alabama until Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets eased liver discomfort and digestive strain. The testimonial notes relief, purifying effect, and natural recovery aided by Evans Drug Co. Also cites Chamberlains Salve for burns and pain relief sold by Evans Drug Company.
The fragment notes advertising in The Herald, Gray's Harper's leading paper, mentioning a Wise advertiser and a brief garbled note.
Office hours listed for a medical practice limited to the eye ear nose and throat. References to offices in the Koebler Elk Aberdeen area with sessions from morning to evening. Contact through telephone.
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