Chehalis County Happenings and Local Notes
Chehalis County roundup from Aberdeen Herald correspondents covers residents in Hoquiam and nearby towns. Items note Eric Olsen's summer trip to Carthage South Dakota, Frank Peterson's Portland surgery, Cramer's Portland marriage plan, Esmond’s return to Missouri, a Presbyterian maple sugar supper, return of Albert Kelsey family from California, Ritchey body shipment to Elkton Oregon, Claude Ford entertainment for library fund, John Wale real estate deal in Hoquiam, Mrs. H L Grayson’s Texas visit, Elma Laundry plant growth, W K Royal’s property purchase, Mr. Sweeza’s return to Willow Springs Missouri, and a chicken theft investigation near Summit Road.
Mont esano Local News Highlights and Developments
Miss Hazel Parker 14 remains gradually improving after a severe diphtheria illness. Jeff Johnson buys the Robberson tract of about nine acres northwest of town for 100 dollars per acre. Willa Allen wins 115 in a puzzle contest printed in Tacoma Ledger. Auxiliary to the Eastern Star held a meeting at Mrs. Brumberg’s home. Concrete buildings planned on Monte sano Furniture site. A. K. Wade reports rough Stevens county cruising. Myrtle Sherey recuperating from blood poisoning after a rusty fork tine wound. Telephone service updated with midnight patron connections except Sundays.
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S— J. W. Davies
Robberson
Jeff Johnson
Elma Residents In Census Effort And Local News
Independent School District 101 lists Elma census work led by Addie Prince. Mrs. Jennie Peters departs for Tacoma to establish a new home. U S Wheelen buys a new Overland from Holmes and Vaughn agents. Mr and Mrs John Yantis of Tent No visited friends in Elma area last week.
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Addie Prince
U. S
Wheelen
Holmes & Vaughn
John Yantis
Tentno
Elma
Ferndale mill ships car of lumber on Thursday
The Ferndale mill shipped a car of lumber from here Thursday. Principal K. P. Gilmer has been retained by the school board for next year's work. Col. W. M. T. Perkins visited from Seattle to review investments and meet friends. Mrs. Mary P. Suthertend, formerly of Michigan and a former Markham teacher, has been engaged by School District No. 138.
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Ferndale
S. T. Johnson
C. N. Mills
K. P. Gilmer
Col. W. M. T
Perkins
Seattle
Mary P. Suthertend
Michigan
Markham
Jurors Listed for June Jury Panel in Local Court
The June jury list includes numerous names such as Aviles Abbott Brown Booth Chamberlain Faree Frazier Fleet Esmond Donaldson and many others. The roster features citizens like Olsen Pickering Richardson Smith Strickland Wood and more indicating a broad local cross section for upcoming trials.
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J. P. Aviles
Walt. Abbott
C. W. Brown
Win. Booth
H. Chamberlain
Faree
Wm. Frazier
D. W. Fleet
J. F. Esmond
Wm. Donaldson
Fr. A. Dahl
A. A. Dahl
C. L. Gordon
J. J. Johnson
Peter Olsen
W. Pickering, Sr
A. Richardson
Oliver Smith
O. M. Strickland
M. Wood
Parker Askew
Chas. Belney
Andrew Blum
D. C. Crivyen
M. Clark
John Crass
L. Crass
A. Camillo
Frank Davidson
W. C. Hudson
R. W. Hilligoss
Harry W. Johnson
G. M. Langdon
A. W. Middleton
Theo. Nelson
Chas. C. Ross
A. M. Rice
I. J. Reynolds
Hoquiam Seeks Common User Bridge Over Hoquiam River
A Hoquiam city committee demands protection of its crossing rights from Union Pacific before granting any franchise for a common user bridge at Simpson avenue. Union Pacific resists a joint bridge and quotes a city share of 110000 dollars, while Hoquiam offers 65000 dollars.
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Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Mistake Delays Hoquiam Bridge Construction
An drafting error at the Penn Bridge company caused the right street bridge approaches to be built too high. Workers must cut 18 inches from each side to allow the steel viaduct to connect. Supervisor Switzer says the work will cause little delay and traffic may start next Sunday.
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Hoquiam
Penn. Bridge Company
Switzer
Green Manuring on Clay Soils Shows Rich Return
In Duluth Minnesota a suburban gardener turns stiff red clay into rich loam by spring sod, rye and cowpeas, then doubles the process in July and fall. The 60 by 60 foot plot yielded 35 bushels of fine potatoes including a two pound Burbank, with promise of better crops next year as iron-rich soil improves plant constitution.
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Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Burbank
Cor
Orange Judd
Dairy Pointers for Cleanliness and Animal Care
The article urges keeping the dairy clean and separate from stables and notes water quality affects disease. It warns against polluted cow water from ponds and praises pure bred cows while encouraging nose rings for bulls at about one year old for easier handling.
Quality in cattle and the signs of good quality
The article explains that high quality cattle show a fine silky coat, mellow elastic skin, and neat bones. It contrasts fine versus coarse hair and describes how quality affects carcass yield with better skin and less waste when slaughtered.
Molasses Boosts Gains in Texas Cattle Feed Trials
American Agriculturist notes at the Texas station molasses fed to beef cattle increases daily gain and lowers ration costs. Steers about two years old fed one fifth gallon daily showed 3.11 pounds gained per head compared with 2.59 without molasses. Additional trials showed molasses to cot tonseed meal hulls or balanced rations improved gains and cattle appearance with no adverse effects up to one gallon per head daily.
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Texas
American Agriculturist
Sheep as Weed Exterminators
A Kansas Farmer article proposes using sheep to control weed growth on farms. It argues weeds invade orchards and pastures when attention is scarce and after harvest, reducing opportunities for mutton and wool while enriching the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Two Classes of Shorthorns in English Dairy Breeding
Nearly all England cattle are Shorthorns with occasional Herefords Devons and Jerseys. Most milk in England comes from milking Shorthorns. Some dairy Shorthorn breeders focus on milk only, neglecting beef. Two distinct classes emerge akin to Holstein Frisians and Aberdeen Anguses.
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England
Jerseys
Illinois Experiment Station
Reclaim Our Swamp Wastes And Increase Nation's Wealth
Benjamin B Yoakum argues swamp drainage will unlock vast land wealth. He cites seventy six million acres of swamp lands in the U S with fifty eight million in the south and says Louisiana could gain six hundred million dollars by reclaiming ten million acres. He highlights Okefenokee Everglades as regions needing drainage to foster agriculture and reduce pests.
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United States
Tennessee
Kentucky
Louisiana
Georgia
Florida
State of
Okefenoke Swamp
Everglades
Notice to Creditors in Summerville Estate
In the Superior Court of Washington for Chehalis County T R Wade named administrator of the estate of Adolphus V Summerville deceased all creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Wade at Artic Washington or to A M Wade attorney Aberdeen Washington within one year from May 26 1910 or they will be barred First published May 26 1910 last publication June 30 1910
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Superior Court
State of Washington
Chehalis County
Adolphus V. Summerville
T. R. Wade
Agolphus W. Summerville
Artic
Washington
A. M. Wade
Aberdeen
Rexall Store Promotes Its Well-Equipped Prescription Dept
The Rexall Store at 216 South H Street emphasizes its top equipped prescription department and notes special attention given to this branch of its business.
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Rexall
South H Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Baking Powder
Aberdeen Herald
Eric Olsen
Carthage
S. D
Helen Caroll
Boston, Mass
Frank Peterson
Portland
F Rank
Cramer
Frank Esmond
St. Joseph
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Albert Kelsey
Eve
California
Fast Hoquiam
Jacob Ritchey
Elkton
Ore
Ritchey
Claude Ford
John Wale
George Briggs Wale
Loughborough
Leicestershire
Lytle Amp
Porter, Wash
Karr Avenue
H. L. Grayson
Mrs. Orendorff
Dennison
W. K. Royal Fae
Fourth and
Eaton Streets
Frank Groundwater
Sweeza
W. F. Downs
Willow Springs
Missouri
Joseph Kochiene
Montesano
Hazel Parker
Willa Allen
Tacoma
Order
Fastern Star
Blockhouse Smith
Montesano Furniture Company
J. J. Sadley
A. K. Wade
Stevens County
Myrtle Gherey
Jennie M. Peters
Oakville
Union Pacific
Widow Jones
Boston
Buster Brown
Nottingham
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Benjamin B. Yoakum
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