Whaling Company Prevails In Oyster Company Case
Montesano May 20 Judge Ben Sheeks decided the injunction suit in favor of the whaling firm and dismissed the action. Costs will be charged to the Grays Harbor Oyster Company. The decision surprised many at the courthouse though belief in its justice remained. Witnesses produced extensive, costly testimony including claims for mileage from California totaling 1 800 miles. Some bills were deemed excessive by the Oyster Company and a motion to relax them may be filed.
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Montesano
Ben Sheeks
Whaling Company
Grays Harbor
Court House
California
Oyster Company
Grays Harbor Chooses Candidate for Federation Head
Grays Harbor club women push for a Grays Harbor woman to lead the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Ruth Karr McKee of Hoquiam is the chosen candidate, a University of Washington MA, Federation historical chair, and state historian of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Grays Harbor
Harbor Country
Ellensburg
Ruth Karr McKee
McKee
Hoquiam
of Washington
James A. Karr
North Yakma
University of Washington
The
Federation
Daughters of the American Revolution
Montesano High School Commencement Friday Evening
Montesano May 20. Graduation exercises for Montesano High School will be held Friday evening May 23 at the M E church. Professor Lee Emmerson Bassett of the University of Washington will deliver the commencement address on Following False Fires. An additional musical program will be presented by the high school students. The class includes Cordelia Bergstrom Mario Abel Mary Gleeson Alma Nelson Florence Irwin Helen Abel Isabella Carstairs Louise Irwin Bernard Bates Robert Taylor Marion Calder Paul Veatch and Stanley Mustard.
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Isabella Carstairs
Louise Irwin
Messrs
Bernard Bates
Robert Taylor
Marion Calder
Paul Veatch
Stanley Mustard
Marriage Licenses Issued in Montesano District
Montesano May 20 Auditor Trask issued marriage licenses to Walter Booth and Mabel Leonard Em a George C. Snyder and Goldie L. Redinger Hugo Carlson and Zella Biddison D L Valentine and Lora Smart F E Olson and Marie Olson James Evans and Opal Brown John Elmer and Tekla Askerlund Kaapo Mulimaki and Minnie Kauranen C B Hein and Mary A. Rindfleish Aberdeen Hoquiam Montesano Seattle lists cover multiple couples from local towns.
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Montesano
Trask
Walter Booth
Mabel Leonard
Ema
George C. Snyder
Seattle
Goldie L. Redinger
Aberdeen
Hugo Carlson
Zella Biddison
Hoquiam
D L. Valentine
Lora Smart
F. E. Olson
Marie Olson
James Evans
Opal Brown
John Elmer
Tekla E
Askerlund
Kaapo Mulimaki
Minnie Kauranen
C. B. Hein
Mary A. Rindfleish
Holds Anniversary Service At First Methodist Church
The Epworth league observed its anniversary Sunday evening at the First Methodist church. The program included prayers, hymns, scripture John 14 10 22 read by Miss Bessie Vammen, talks on the founders and institute, and special music led by Mrs J S Marlatt Frank Davidson Anna Keagler and G W Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
First Methodist
McQueen
Bessie Vammen
J. F. Palmer
Cartha Ballew
Man Held for Deportation to Peru on Colonial Scheme
D McLaren remains in police custody for Immigration Officer Ellis awaiting deportation to Peru. He allegedly posed as an agent of former Governor Hay to recruit men for an expedition to colonize Hay lands in Mexico and collected funds from several men. McLaren has a British Army bravery record and reportedly served time at Walla Walla Penitentiary.
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D. McLaren
Ellis
Peru
McLaren
Hay
Mexico
Walla Walla
Prominent Wilson Cabinet Members and Their Careers
A survey of cabinet members outlines William Gibbs McAdoo as treasurer and compares figures such as Lindley M. Garrison secretary of war and William Jennings Bryan former secretary of state. It notes diverse backgrounds from law to newspaper work, academia, and industry across the group.
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Lindley M. Garrison
Philadelphia
New Jersey
William Jennings Bryan
Philander C. Knox
Congress
The Wrong House and a Day Ahead Misdelivery
A girl travels from Miss Har mon's school to a New York address by error, finds her mother recovering from surgery in a dark room, and is mistaken for someone else. A brother recognizes the mix up, and the two families are drawn closer once truths emerge.
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Miss Harmon
Illinois
Bankton
N. Y
Lafayette
Labelle Street
Lafayette Street
Sis
Ellen
Tom
Sissy
A Woman's Question in Chicago Hat Story
A Chicago News item notes a woman recounts her husband told her a month ago she could pay any price for her spring hat. The brief reflects on domestic life and shopping pressures in the era.
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Chicago News
The Beauty Crawl Craze Described In Vivid Detail
A depiction of a beauty craze involves women crawling on hands and knees in bedrooms and with guests, using ice to redden cheeks for lasting color. The piece notes ice tightens skin and improves texture and velvet quality.
Oil Prospects on Hoh River Boosted by Washingtonian Claim
The Hoquiam Washingtonian endorses Jefferson Oil company prospects on the Hoh River after investigations. The editor notes seepage samples, an oil chemist analysis confirming paraffin base crude, and a Holt field report favorable to the Jefferson plan. The paper predicts a mining rush and recoups losses through leased cots in Hoquiam.
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Jefferson Oil Company
The
Washingtonian
Jefferson Company
Middleton
Crary
Miller
West
Holt Field
Mr. Woodard
Jefferson
Holt
Hoquiam
Hoquiam Washingtonian
Hoquiam Trust Eyes Auction of Hotel Grayport
Hoquiam stockholders of the Hotel Grayport owner Hoquiam Trust Company met Friday evening to authorize Receiver A M Campbell to seek court authority for a public sale. The move follows a suggestion from C J Sims, hotel lessee and major stockholder, that two more stories be added. the majority preferred not to invest further funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Hoquiam Trust Company
Grayport
A. M. Campbell
C. J. Sims
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as home remedy
Marion Ohio druggist C Lower testifies the medicine cured his wife of a severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. The ad urges keeping a bottle for family use and guarantees availability from all druggists at 50 cents or 1 dollar.
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C. Lower
Marion
Ohio
Dr. King
Property Held by Receiver Sees High Investment
The property has been in the hands of the receiver since last January. The building is said to cost about $75,000, not including furniture and fittings. The indebtedness is approximately $49,000.
Moclips plans new dancing pavilion and summer rail deal
The Moclips Amusement & Tours Co. is incorporated with W J Walsh president C V Loy secretary and E Sutherland treasurer. A 150 by 75 foot pavilion with garage bathing houses and concession booths will rise at Moclips with architect C E Troutman drawing plans. Creech & Walker estimate the project and start work. The Northern Pacific Railway offers a $2.50 round trip from Olympia Centralia and Chehalis to Moclips.
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Moclips Amusement & Tours Co
W J. Walsh
C. V. Loy
E. Sutherland
Moclips
C. E. Troutman
Creech & Walker
Northern Pacific Railway
Olympia
Centralia
Chehalis
Moclops
Moclops Beach
Elma High Plans Fifth Graduation Week
Seven students make up Elma high school’s fifth annual commencement class. Diplomas will be awarded Thursday evening at the Eagles theatre following a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Black and a senior play earlier in the week. The graduates are Lula Millicent Farrar Lenore Maude Merrill Ada Grace Gaddis Clarence Barton Root Esther Hazel Gaddis Chloris Haldon Currier and Ada Eunice Dickson.
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Elma
Elma High School
Black
Eagles Theatre
Lula Millicent Farrar
Lenore Maude Merrill
Ada Grace Gaddis
Clarence Barton Root
Esther Hazel Gaddis
Chloris Haldon Currier
Ada Eunice Dickson
Northern Pacific Offers Prizes At Elma County Fair
General Agent E A McKenna announces incentives to boost agricultural development in Washington. Two prizes from the Northern Pacific Railway include a 50 dollar clock for the best farm exhibit by a single exhibitor and 15 dollars cash for the first milking cow over three years, any breed.
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E. A. McKenna
Northern Pacific Railway
Washington
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Elma
Railroads Pay $13.85 Of Each $100 In Taxes
Washington tax commission releases figures showing railroads contribute 13.85 of every 100 in taxes while more than 36 goes to education and over 20 funds roads and bridges. Municipal uses account for about 23, totaling over 79 of every 100 in taxes.
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State Commission
Olympia
Washington
State Tax Commission
Editor Foster in Town
Mr and Mrs Eugene Foster arrive from Dallas Oregon with Mr Foster visiting Tacoma for Knights of Pythias grand lodge duties. He is a past Grand Chancellor and formerly Aberdeen Herald city editor. Mrs Foster plans Aberdeen visits through Friday.
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Eugene Foster
Dallas
Oregon
Evans Brown Wedding at North H Street Home
A quiet ceremony Sunday united Mrs Opal Creech Brown and Mr James Evans at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs J S Creech, on North H Street. The event was a small, family affair with the couple as the main participants.
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J. S. Creech
North H Street
Plumbers Win Game Hefty Week Debate Turns to Work Schedule
Plumbers claim victory in a debate over work hours highlighting a five and a half day week versus seven days. Supporters argue the shorter week boosts efficiency while opponents warn of lost productivity and service delays.
Plumbers Triumph Over Hotel Workers 17 to 1 at Electric Park
Sunday afternoon at Electric Park the Plumbers baseball team defeated the Hotel workers by 17 to 1. The Saturday half holiday for the Plumbers is explained by the result.
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Electric Park
Plumbers
Teenager Granted Home Leave on Suspended Sentence
Montesano May 20 Earl Olson alias Williard Coe a 16 year old inmate from the Clemons logging camp theft case was permitted to go home with his mother under a suspended sentence in county jail proceedings.
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Montesano
Earl Olson
Williard Coe
Clemons
Bank Robbery Probe in Malone Logging Camp
Deputy Sheriff Inmon reports two youths Harold Baker and F E Carll, about 17, arrested in Centralia for a Malone logging camp bank robbery. Stolen goods were recovered at the time of arrest.
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Montesano
Inmon
Centralia
Harold Baker
F. E. Carll
Malone
Boys Held to Answer on Larceny Charge
A brief report notes that two boys are held to answer a charge of larceny, detailing the legal action and court proceedings.
Mason Logging Co sues county over timber valuation
The Mason Logging Co brings a tax dispute against the county over timber valuation. A trial is scheduled for June 27. The case resembles a prior dispute by Simpson Logging Co as to over estimation by county cruisers, likely to be decided by Judge Clifford of Tacoma before the June dates.
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Montesano
Mason Logging Co
Simpson Logging Co
Clifford
Tacoma
Montesano Branch Ready Opens May 26
The Oregon-Washington Railway announces its Montesano line opening on May 26 with motor car service between Grays Harbor and the county seat to begin then. Schedules to follow.
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Oregon-Washington Railway & Navigation Co
Montesano
Grays Harbo
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Bay City
Women’s Clubs of
Chehalis County
Montesano High School
Lincoln
Illiam Gibbs Madoo
Treasury
Beara Rn RR
William Cox Redfield
James Clark McReynolds
Wilson
Vanderbilt Law School
United States
Roosevelt
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Department of the Interior
Cleveland
Albert Sidney Burleson
William Bauchop Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Franklin Knight Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of the Interior
San Francisco
David Franklin Houston
Scott
Lowell
Leo
Newfoundland
Richard Watson Gilder
Hoh River
Patton
Hoh
Our Gates
Moclips Amusement and Tours Co
the Elma High School
Northern Pacific
Copenhagen
GEO. J. Wolff
Aberdeen’s
Nce Ee Best Store
Robs Logging Camp
the Electric Service and Supply Company
Grays Harbor Railway and Light Company
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