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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
1
Short communications on topics of interest may be published with the writer’s name, not guaranteed. The paper of the city, GIRTON, reports births marriages and deaths from Aberdeen and surrounding areas.
A Washington State era column critiques the Chicago platform and Bryanite influence while urging tariff reform. It notes Mugwump hostility to gold standard policies, calls for a brief protective tariff, and references figures like Gilkey and Wannamaker. It also covers strikes, insurance anti-trust actions, and Tacoma’s tea inspector postulations.
City Clerk Black, the registration officer, instructs both men and women to register if they wish to vote in the upcoming school election.
Surveyors in our midst visit Wynooche. N P Railway cuts wages on western division. Loggers seek work as camps desert for summer. Chehalis Tribune attacks Dingley tariff bill. Cosmopolis Enterprise folds under plutocrat influence. Montesano and Elma reports on mills, camps, and local business.
April county fees recorded show Auditor 148.05, Sheriff 150.10, Clerk 152.95. S. S Sherman from Tacoma, NP Ry assistant tax agent, offered 22 521.85 minus 2 515.95 for road districts 39 and 45. County treasurer Wilson refused the reduced payment over six mill road tax.
The market shows the war factor fading as weather and domestic conditions shape prices. Crop reports from wheat regions hint at short harvests, while drought persists in California though some rain falls. Portland market notes list flour and wheat prices per barrel and local flour varieties. Blood purifier advertisements promote Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills with generic claims.
L R Hodges of the Post-Intelligencer issues a 200 plus page book titled Mining in the Pacific Northwest surveying Washington and British Columbia mineral resources with maps. It includes legal digests and practical guidance for prospectors, priced at 50 cents for casual readers. The Tacoma Morning Union emerges as a leading regional paper, expanding its plant and type casting capability, with extensive world and Turko Greek war coverage and reform advocacy. The Daily Union offers 50 cent monthly or yearly rates. the Weekly Union costs 75 cents annually. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure from Evans Drug Co. The piece includes miscellaneous quotes and regional anecdotes.
Real estate transfers for Chehalis County Washington week ending May 15 1897 list numerous parcel deeds among Traders Trust Co Pacific National Bank Elma Montesano Aberdeen Eureka add to Elma Hoquiam and other towns with buyers including Hayden Abell Fitzpatrick Stoner Roderick Goggin and others. Public notices announce Aberdeen sidewalk bids and planking work in district No 11 with bond requirements and deadlines.
Dr T A Slocum proclaims a reliable cure for consumption and related lung and throat diseases and offers three bottles free to any reader who provides name and address. He urges mentioning the paper and sending express and post office details to 98 Pine Street New York for delivery.
Public notice from Olympia Washington shows Willis F. Nutter of Artie Washington filing for final proof on land Lots 8 9 18 and SE quarter of SE quarter of Section 8 Township 16 North Range 8 West. Proof to be made June 16 1897 before H M Sutton in Montesano. Witnesses: Thomas R K Wade Alfred K Wade Fred Strauss Benj Bootsman all of Humptulips Washington and Jesse F Murray Register.
On June 21, 1597 Erick Hansen of Nueskah Washington files a land entry No. 1759 for Lots 1 2 8 and 4 in Section 5 Township 16 North Range 9 West. Witnesses listed include Allen W. Carl Cosmopolis Washington George M. Powell Nueskah Washington Henry Houser Aber deen Washington David B. Campbell Aberdeen Washington and Jesse F. Merpity Register.
Land Office at Olympia Washington May 6 18y7 notices that James W Heron of Humptulips Washington will prove up his homestead claim for northeast quarter of section 83 township 21 north range 9 west before H M Sutton commissioner at Montesano Washington on Saturday June 19 18y7. Witnesses listed include Rescomb E Borden Collin Murray N Scott Miller and Willian T Cameron all of Humptulips Washington.
Tionas R. Hayes of Bellefonte, Moun, is noted for paying taxes as a non-resident and receiving interest on time deposits. The record highlights tax status and financial details related to residency and interest income.
Through tickets to Japan and China are available from Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steamship Co. Information at ports and ticket office. Aberdeen Public Library opens daily Reading Room hours with membership and donations invited.
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