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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
2
Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther of Washington D C testifies Peruna cured her stomach trouble and catarrh after months of use. She says health restored and she continues to use it for colds and recommends it to neighbors, noting she first praised it over ten years ago. The testimonial asserts lasting benefit and continued reliance on Peruna.
A one million dollar mortgage is filed with the county auditor by Worth Pacific Public Service Company. The instrument spans 31 pages and covers gas and other lighting interests of the firm across Bet and several other counties.
A shy girl with no prior circus credits wowed Fred B. Hutchinson of Sells Floto Buffalo Bill Circus in Denver last winter. She demonstrated daring riding feats, earned a contract, and will appear in the show on May 27 with her real name undisclosed. She will perform in both shows for twenty five cent admission.
Eighth grade pupils across Montesano and surrounding districts take state examinations May 20 21 with about 225 graduates and 175 more students taking tests. County divisions ease testing with Aberdeen and Hoquiam holding exams in their cities while Oakville and Quinault are other districts.
A petition for administration of Delphus Elizabeth Carlson's estate seeks control of property valued at about 3000 dollars. Nine heirs are named, with most assets in Aberdeen.
Portland reports a surge in domestic creosote production as imports fall about 50 percent. The forest service stats show 122 U S plants in 1914, treating millions of gallons and pounds of preservatives. A July Ellison-White chautauqua features Floyd the magician Mohala mind reader and Allard, boosting week opening.
Water committee to report on chlorine purification. alley improvements corrected. LID 447 sewer work approved with equalization of the assessment roll. Five bids for tar dipped pipe are opened. Grays Harbor Hardware leads at 1181.25 with other bidders from Seattle, Fairbanks Morse, Crane, Walsh & Gardner. Bids referred to water committee. bills audited and allowed.
County School Superintendent J W Hodge learned to drive a Ford after discovering a gasoline leak in the front hold while traveling in Wyncoche valley He borrowed a bucket and called George Sells a weight and measures sealer who tipped the tank drains to return gasoline Then Hodge drove home despite the awkward situation and public doubt.
May 20 Henry Suzzallo elected president of the University of Washington by the board of regents. Suzzallo, a 39 year old Californian, professor of philosophy at Columbia University's Teachers College, has done notable work in many colleges.
Nelson Hash, a Hoquiam man who deserted his wife and four children for about a year, is sentenced to one year in the county jail by Judge Ben Sheeks. Hash left his family destitute as his wife grew ill and later died after the fourth baby was born.
Theodore Meyers a 60 to 70 year old German born county ward, fond of raw liquor, was found intoxicated near the railroad track and jailed until sobriety. The poor farm manager says someone in Montesano supplies him liquor after he claims to have $1200 owed from Germany.
A girlish frock showcases sheer batiste hand embroidery and Irish crochet. It buttons straight down the front, presenting a simple yet elegant design.
A detailed description of a walking suit made from covert cloth featuring a short tailored skirt, a hip length jacket with a military collar in skunk trim and self covered buttons, and a wide belt placed high under the arms.
The council voted to table the Seattle firm’s electric franchise application and ordered the city clerk to seek bids for about 30 000 yards of street paving. In Montesano Frank Waltz was bound over to the superior court on a cattle killing charge, reportedly with weak evidence.
An article notes a fashion trend deeming repeating sashes or ribbons on necks and sleeves as poor taste. It argues a single splash of color on a monotone dress is enough and additional colors distract the eye.
Florence Thayer of Ceres Washington and Louise Gaider of Seattle, both 17, escaped the state industrial school for girls at Grand Mound on May 10. Town Marshal Jim Smith captured them Monday afternoon and they were returned to the school while they claimed plans to walk to Seattle.
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