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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1912

Page

3

Aberdeen Local Notes On Residents And Events

Evans Drug Co. updates include visits by Richard Covington to Portland and Mary Bowes hosting Willing Workers. Miss Clara Shean moves to Seattle. engagements of Laura Freeman and John Teague announced. Memorial Day parade features Aberdeen Boy Scouts led by Rev. E Burton and family visits from Berkeley. Local clubs meet. many residents attend socials, lectures, and outings across Aberdeen and surrounding towns.

Aberdeen Boy Scouts Rev. E. Burton

Taxes and politics in Benn property tax case

Superior court records reveal Benn personal property tax cut from 215.44 to 1.13 after county commissioners as equalization board had raised taxes amid political grievances. Benn criticized the move as abuse of authority, and the court ruling supports his stance.

Superior Court E. B. Benn Mr. Benn

Returning to Aberdeen from Montesano Farm Sale Noted

Mr and Mrs J B Haynes plan to return to Aberdeen occupying their old home on North B Street after selling their Montesano farm near Monte sano to Ben Averill They retain two small Montesano farms of 20 and 40 acres which may be kept or disposed of Works for potential farming return with old friends awaiting welcome.

Montesano Ben. Averill J. B. Haynes Aberdeen North B Street Mr. Haynes

Tillicums of Seattle Visit Aberdeen for Potlatch Show

The Tillicums of Seattle performed at the Grand theater in Aberdeen to loud applause. Leaders Patterson Bowes Parks Rupp Miller and Zimmerman appeared on stage. Chief Seattle summoned Burnett and Albert Johnson chiding them to join in unity. A parade and smoker followed the entertainment as 65 Seattle visitors toured the Harbor by car and visited the beach.

Aberdeen Seattle Harbor

Spring Festival of Music Delights Grand Theater

The Spring Festival of Music directed by Miss Maud Bailey at the Grand Theatre drew a large, appreciative audience with strong high school chorus performances. A colonial minduet and child folk dances showcased careful training, and the new Flag ritual received acclaim as the audience joined in America. Susie Williams contributed as accompanist and helped ensure the success.

Grand Theater Maud Bailey America Bailey Susie Williams

Death of H W Smith longtime Olympia National Bank cashier

H W Smith 61 of Portland died Thursday night after two gall stone operations with pneumonia from anesthetics. He served as cashier and manager of the Olympia National Bank since returning to the coast to be near his daughter. Present at his bedside were his wife and daughter Mrs J B Bridges of Aberdeen and Mr Bridges. Born in Burlington Vermont, he moved through Hoquiam and Ogdensburg before settling in Olympia.

H. W. Smith Olympia National Bank Portland Mr. Smith Hoquiam Bank of Hoquiam F. D. Arnold First National Bank of Hoquiam Arnold Smith National Bank of Ogdenburg Ogdensburg N. Y J. B. Bridges Aberdeen Mr. Bridges Harry Wellington Smith Burlington

Thieveste mond medal contest at church next Friday

A medal contest to win a year’s tuition at Emerson School of Oratory in Boston will be held at the Presbyterian church next Friday evening. A Tacoma high school senior who has won the medal plans to travel to Boston to take the course after graduation.

Presbyterian Church Emerson School of Oratory Boston Mass Tacoma

Sunday liquor sale arrest in Grand rooming house

Mr and Mrs Geo Miller were arrested yesterday in the Grand rooming house by Officers Kempter and Welsh for selling liquor on Sunday without a license. Miller had prior trouble with police and was previously arrested in Tacoma for the same offense. They will be given a hearing before Judge Drake this afternoon.

Geo. Miller Kempter and Welsh

Elks Plan Flag Day Celebration at Grays Harbor

Aberdeen Lodge No 598 B O P E to celebrate flag day on June 14 with a grand program in the Grand theater. Capt O R Austin leads the parade and Prof A A Scott chairs the general exercises featuring a top musical program for Grays Harbor.

Aberdeen Lodge No Grand Theater O. R. Austin A. A. Scott Grays Harbor

Mrs E Holmes Visits Aberdeens Summer at Keagy Home

Mrs. E. Holmes arrived in Aberdeen from Mount Erie Illinois to spend the summer visiting her brother A. R. Keagy and nephew R. H. Keagy.

Mrs. E. Schofield Spokane J. C. Smith Roy Chadwick Tacoma I. R. Hamlin E. Holmes Aberdeen Mt. Erie Ills A. R. and R. H. Keagy

Scouts Take Hike in Hoquiam River Woods

Boy Scouts led by Rev. E. Burton hiked about ten miles up the Hoquiam river on Saturday. The group is rapidly gaining recruits and growing popular with the local youth.

Boy Scouts Rev. E. Burton Hoquiam River

Clock theft arrest leads to afternoon hearing

William Wize was arrested by Officer Lesnick on Saturday on charges of clock theft. He posted $50 cash bail and protests innocence ahead of an afternoon hearing.

William Wize Lesnick Wize

City Sues to Condemn Property for Eighth Street Opening

The city attorney filed a suit in superior court to condemn land owned by Willis G. Hopkins for opening Eighth Street through to Division Avenue. The project would unlock access to desirable residential property currently inaccessible.

Superior Court Willis G. Hopkins Eighth Street Division Avenue

Local Advertisers Parade in Herald Section

The Herald highlights a lineup of advertisers for this week’s edition. Businesses showcase products and promotions with local reach and community focus.

Decoration Day Observances Planned in Aberdeen at Grand Theater

Memorial Day programs set for Aberdeen with music by the band and patriotic airs. Rev F F W Greene delivers invocation, Hon Chas E Claypool gives an oration, a male quartet sings, and the audience joins in America. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic and other groups march in the order of events.

Aberdeen Grand Theater F. F. W. Greene G. P. Halferty Chas E. Claypool America Reeve J. T. McQueen

Contractor H H Carter Finishes Ferry Slips On Westport Road

H H Carter returns from South Bay stating completion of two ferry slips at Laidlaw and Westport on the new beach road. Wm Hyatt advances piling over 2,888 feet of tidal land and the road is expected to be finished by June 15.

H. H. Carter South Bay Laidlaw Westport Wm. Hyatt

Herald Advertiser Notice Highlights Local Deals

The Herald reports on current advertiser notices and promotions, detailing pricing, contact information, and where to find featured deals. Local businesses announce discounts, new services, and community events through the paper’s display ads and classified inserts.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evans Drug Co Richard Covington Clara Shean Laura Freeman John Teague Mark Woodruff Frank C. Wheeler I. Nubleman Furniture Mrs. J. Smith Vancouver, B. C City Mrs Kk. A. McKenna Northern Pacific Railway R. W. Hilligoss Cheney, Wash Mary Bowes Willing Workers Guild East Fifth Street W. J. Patterson Kenneth Hayes Berkeley Cal C. Jeanette Scott Northwest Music Teachers’ Association Pacific Beach Harry Collier A. S. Nash Chicago Northwestern Railroad Chris Alexander Hot Lake Oregon Young People’s Aid Society of the Swedish Mission Church A. J. Anderson Sixth and I Streets First Presbyterian Church Robert E. Cooper Europe New York Pennsylvania Germany Carlsbad L. McClymont Elsie Mable Wallace McClymont California L. Blackburn Robert Fulton A. J. Grany C. C. Price L. Nichols Mr. Welsh Satsop River Ns C William Seaman L’allegro Club Ruby Wilson East Heron Street North Beach E. W. Hunter E. C. Club Market K Streets Vera Vammen T. O. C. Club East First Street A. Emerson Cross Query Club North F Street Malcolm Magill Scandinavian Methodist Church A. O. U. W. Hall Eli Barr and Son Olympia John O'Hare Arthur Wilson California State University Marjorie Greene East Fourth Street Woodmen of the World Women of Woodcraft Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. L. Burpee North S Street Louis Kolts J. C. Breitlauch R. 8 S. C. Club R. C. Vandervort Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church North H Street S. J. Steiglitz Bridge B. F. Stearns G. A. van Dyke Minneapolis Susie Wing C. H. Canfield Frank G. Smith Copalis Shelton John Larkin Blind Slough Mr. Larkin A. F. Coats M. Schultz John Morgan Fourth Review Club Wallace W. Weatherwax West First Street Thomas Black Needle Craft Club West Wishkah Street Fred Baker Mrs. Baker Mrs. C. W. Hutton Robert Ewart Long Beach Methodist Church Salvation Army Satsop Saginaw Timber Company Elma George Brumbaugh Minnesota Middle West States Ira Brumbaugh North Jefferson Street Lowney’s Tillicums Ternoon ELKS Broadway Made Petit Larceny Peterson Plumbing CO West Heron Street Aberdeen,Wash Aberdeen Carriage Company General Blacksmiths Peter Ibsen Prop East Wash H. L. Cook & CO E. Heron Street Electri Park Women’s Civic Improvement Association Women's Civic Improvement Association Gertrude Croxall G. P. Hafferty J. W. Barkley N. D. Coons Josephine Richmond The Herald National Guards of Washington Grand Army of the Republic United Spanish War Veterans Women's Relief Corps Daughters of the American Revolution Sons of Veterans, S First & F Streets Westport Road the Herald
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