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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
Two fires in Montesang on Tuesday caused little damage. A blaze at the town house occupied by Kausa Patier and wife, owned by M Nelson, was fought by the fire department with no material loss. Nearby, George L. Hudson’s farmhouse about three quarters of a mile from town caught fire but was controlled before the flames reached the family.
Montesano May 13 reports the commissioners signed an agreement with the government for the Quinault road the auditor has arrested the signatures and the papers were sent back for the county clerk to attest the seals and signatures. If more attestations and signatures are needed work may not start until next winter.
In Mostesano on May 72 the permit desk moved to the hall of the ascend floor of The four tours. On Monday 24 permits were issued, the previous day saw 26, reflecting a growing trend in building activity.
Montesano May 18 county courthouse officials may strike on hoeing beans and peas in the official garden. They signed to hoe potatoes but insist on a different scale for the vegetables. They demand a raise or face no action.
The Floquiar a Commercial club adopted a resolution supporting Alaskan defense for coal deposits opened for fuel by the government. The group will push a halibut season in January and December on the west coast seas.
Paperhangers from the Pioneer Paint and Wallpaper Co quit on Tuesday after demanding $4.00 for an eight hour day, opposing the current $4.40 rate. A G Sawyer of the company called the demand unjust for its sudden presentation and said he has referred the issue to the Central Labor Council for adjustment.
The Mox Chehalis North Cedarville and Connie schools closed for the year Friday. A picnic and neighborhood party at the Mox Chehalis school celebrated the day. Miss Gladys Wilking was retained as teacher for another year. McCleary students take exams this week as they prepare to close the year.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a soothing throat remedy. It claims antiseptic properties kill germs loosen phlegm and quickly break up a cough for both children and adults with a 59 cent price at druggists. A brief unrelated dialogue about Boston follows.
The county commissioners announced a temporary road closure on Montesano Road during paving work funded from the state highway fund. Traffic will shift to the south side while work is done, likely for three months, with detours via the Wahkolah valley and a longer route through Wy ncoche to Montesano. Local businesses and the Al G Barnes Wild Animal Circus press agent visit highlight ongoing community coverage.
Aberdeen Junk Co members were arrested after wrecking the old black sand steel plant at Damon's Point. They say they bought the machinery. owner A. O. Damon disputes the sale and ownership. A hearing is set before Justice Bourert this afternoon.
May 18 report from M'Cleary states that local enlistees are stationed at Port Sam Houston Texas. Oscar Branford and Clarence Bland are in the hospital corps. The McCleary party includes Boyd Teagle Rollo Moffett Cecil Doble Leon Boling and Harry Haskell.
The text notes a passage from Revelations chapter eighteen listing merchandise of Babylon and links it to the ancient anointing rite prepared by Moses. It presents a fragmented OCR reading with unclear context and disrupted spelling.
A vintage testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as aiding expectant women and those with nervous symptoms, claiming 50 years of reliability. It highlights non narcotic, non alcoholic ingredients, mailed sales from Buffalo, and includes contact details for Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel.
Guide on whipping cream richness aging and cold importance and how lemon juice aids whipping. Describes fat behavior and test methods with sugar figs orange peel mixture heated to jelly like consistency.
Prepare a light salt brine and let cucumbers stand overnight. Drain, pack in glass jars, and add a brine of one cup vinegar two and a half cups sugar a teaspoon of black pepper and twelve small red peppers. Boil the mixture and pour over the cucumbers then seal.
A simple recipe instructs to chop two onions and fry in fresh butter until brown. Add salt and pepper and mix in one cupful of cooked rice and canned peas. serve hot.
The note urges continuous care for home gardens with beans corn cucumbers squash tomatoes planted after frost danger. It recommends staggered planting every two weeks for a steady supply and stresses shallow hoeing to protect surface roots and frequent weeding after rains, keeping the soil fine and dry before hoeing.
A clipped passage presents political quotes by Disraeli condemning rambling and the power of circumstance, followed by Goethe criticizing bungling in politics and its widespread harm. The text contrasts sharp political wit with somber reflection on policy failures.
In Grays Harbor County superior court Theodore R B Bruener sues A Jonassen administrator of Christen N Enevolsen estate Kris Tianna Lykke Sine Clausen and Anna Jonassen heirs at law for 1729 dollars plus costs under an order of sale issued May 2 1917 following a May 2 1917 judgment in favor of the plaintiff against the defendants.
Legal notice of sale at public auction for land described by sections 5 and 8 in Grays Harbor County. Sheriff Jeff Barteli announces sale details, costs, and bid conditions with attorney A M Wade listed. First publication May 4 1917 last June 1 1917 in Aberdeen Herald.
State of Washington issues summons against C. C. Cozine and unknown heirs in Montesano for foreclosure of tax lien on Lot 4, Block 29, North Aberdeen Addition, Aberdeen. Delinquent taxes for 1911 to 1916 plus penalties and costs total $157.36, with 15 percent annual interest. Court action to proceed with sixity days after first publication April 17 1917 unless paid or defended.
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