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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
3
Local society notes record Miss Alice Packard heading to Chicago and various clubs and residents hosting events or traveling. Mentions include Evans Drug Co. services and plans for Montesano city hall, plus multiple social gatherings at homes across Aberdeen and surrounding areas.
The Christian Science Church on First Street near Broadway offers services at 11 a.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Wednesdays. The Reading Room at 321 Finch Building is open daily except Sundays from 1 30 to 5 p.m. tf
Sunday services at Memorial noted in the First Presbyterian Church with Sunday school rooms occupied. Rev. R. E. Cooper delivered the sermon titled What Meaneth These Stones to a large gathering including G. A. R. Post Women’s Relief Corps Spanish American War Veterans and Company G N G.
At the weekly luncheon the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce discusses a proposed smoker to entertain Chehalis county's commercial organizations. J M Bowes leads the presentation and seeks suggestions to promote unity and cooperative action for the county's betterment.
Lieut. E. A. McKenna of the Aberdeen Division announced a naval board examination to be held at Bremerton Navy Yard on Friday May 30 for the offices of lieutenant junior grade and ensign. All division members are eligible to take the test.
advertise a tonic claiming to aid weak nervous individuals by boosting energy and appetite. cites Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praising Electric Bitters as a great gift. urges readers to buy a bottle to improve health, noting prices 50 cents and 1 dollar and druggists' recommendation.
Arthur Priest of the University of Washington visited the city as advance agent for Governor Hadley who plans a fall lecture tour on the Pacific coast. Known as a progressive, Hadley may target a 1916 presidential nomination. He will speak in three Western Washington cities with Seattle and Tacoma chosen, and a third speech possibly in Aberdeen.
The Ocean Breeze high school publication held its election Friday at the school. Editor in Chief James MacDonald. Business Manager Dornford Reid. Board of Control Marjorie Greene Linda Nelson Ed Willikson Frances Douglas Arthur Anderson and Douglas McKenna were chosen.
Aberdeen Aerie No 24 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will mark the 14th anniversary of its founding with a Monday evening gathering June 9. A committee led by John Gronow J E Pechacek and M Ross will oversee arrangements. C C Quackenbush will give the principal address. The Electa order will assist with the banquet and the Eagles will provide materials. Aberdeen hosts Luella Home No 1 Order of Electa and will be recognized at the event.
C N Sanderson and H H Porter of Sanderson and Porter New York and J J Bodell New York banker and stockholders of Federal Light and Traction company spent Friday in Aberdeen. They discussed a possible interradar line between Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay with survey work likely this summer and noted plans to build the route sometime in the future. They were hosted by H B Zimmerman retiring Grays Harbor Railway and Light manager and by Philip A Bertrand, upcoming replacement.
George W. Pennell and William Carlisle of Kansas A P Sprague of Oregon and George Dysart of Lewis county Washington filed articles of incorporation for the Copalis Lumber company with capital stock of 100000. Principal place of business is Copalis and the business includes lumber manufacture electricity and general lines of business.
The seventh annual Senior class ball at J. M. Weatherwax High School lit Knights of Pythias hall on Friday. The venue featured bunting loaned from the barkentine Jane L Stanford. Committee chairs included Victor Burt general chair Beatrice McKenna programs Olivetta Faulkner invitations Winifred Coats punch and Harry Adams finance. Patronesses were Mrs Arthur Wilson Mrs George B Miller Mrs G E Chamberlain and Mrs E A McKenna.
Miss Belle Kearney renowned as a top southern orator will lecture on Old Days in Dixie Land during the Chautauqua from July 7 to 12. Her talk blends humor and pathos about the Civil War and Reconstruction, with patriotism and notes on the race question, from a southern viewpoint.
Aberdeen High School alumni plan Alumni Day on May 29 at Weatherwax High School auditorium with a program and entertainment for all alumni and former students. Officers listed include Aubrey Archer president Miss Kittie Mason secretary and Mr. Harry Prentice treasurer.
Mr and Mrs W O McKinlay longtime Aberdeen residents plan to leave in about two weeks for Oregon They will settle on a ranch about eight miles northwest of Salem Both are well known Harbor pioneers and their departure will be keenly regretted in many circles
Miss May Rosier and Mr. Christ Olson of Montesano were united in marriage last Tuesday at 8 p.m. by Rev. E. Burton at the bride's mother's home on West Heron street. The couple left by auto for Montesano immediately after.
Moclips Auto and Tours Co. offers space for concessions in its Amusement Pavilion at Moclips. Contact Moclips Amusement & Tours Co. at 514 East Market St Aberdeen Tel 229 61 4 for details.
The Rt Rev Bishop ODea from Seattle arrived Saturday and led confirmation at St Marys Catholic church yesterday morning after High Mass. Four hundred attended the service as 120 children were confirmed, having studied catechism under Father Quain and prepared for entry into the Catholic faith.
The Oregon-Washington Railway and Navigation Co offers cash and farm implements totaling $1000 for top corn exhibits from tributary farms. The exhibition will be held in Pendleton on December 5 and 6.
E. S. Keeley of Chicago vice president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway and R. M. Calkins of Seattle traffic manager toured Grays Harbor cities. They started their auto trips from Aberdeen on Thursday and Friday marking Keeley’s first Northwest visit in years.
The state supreme court affirmed the Chehalis county superior court decision in J. C. Pearson versus Thomas Dew awarding Pearson $600 and costs over a Neushkah river logging contract. The court also sustained dismissal of Dabney versus Stearns et al to set aside a tax deed.
Subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Tuesday and Friday by 6 p.m. are asked to call City Messenger Co. at Phone 72. they will deliver a copy immediately.
A witty quip from the Cincinnati Enquirer labels Wombat an Ibsen expert, noting his reputation for creating queer plays. The Florida Times-Union adds a proverb on living by income and outcome.
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