Accidental Death at Hoquiam Mill
John Markako, about 40, an employee of the Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle Co., was instantly killed at the mill when a lifted lever released dogs that crushed his head on the sorting table. Coroner R F Hunter ruled the accident unavoidable. the body was sent to Grays Harbor undertaking parlors for burial. Markako recently arrived in the country from Finland.
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Hoquiam
John Markako
Hoquiam Lumber& Shingle Company
Marka- Ko
R. F. Hunter
Grays Harbor
Markako
Finland
Hoquiam High School Alumni Association Organized
Hoquiam May 28 The Hoquiam High School Alumni Association has been organized with EK A Philbrick as president Horace Porter of Oakville first vice president Luwie Senfesty second vice president Mrs Hubbard Tuttle secretary and C A Morgan treasurer The first function will be a banquet at the Hotel Grayport next Thursday evening honoring the class of 1911
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam H Ligh School
EK. A. Philbrick
Horace Porter
Oakville
Luwie Senfesty
Washington School Contract Awarded at Hoquiam
Kretz Brothers won the contract to finish the Washington school building for 3562 dollars. Work starts after school closes and must be done within 60 days with a water proof exterior dressing. The entire upper floor will be completed and ready for next year.
Hoquiam Defeats Montesano In Fast Baseball Showdown
Hoquiam high school baseball defeated Montesano 10 to 5 at Electric Park yesterday afternoon. Davis pitched a standout game limiting Montesano to two hits, including a scratch hit. Poor seventh inning defense and two costly balks let Montesano gather most of their runs. Davis also hit a three bagger that became a home run in left field. After the game Hoquiam disbanded its team until next year. a manager and captain will be elected Monday.
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Hoquiam
Montesano
Electric Park
Davis
Steamer Crewman Fined for Bicycle Theft
Hoquiam report says Charles Spears cabin boy aboard the San Jacinto was fined 18.90 dollars for stealing a bicycle. Spears was arrested yesterday by Chief of Police Wyrick.
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Hoquiam
Charles Spears
San Jacinto
Spears
Wyrick
New Courthouse Nearly Ready for Decorators
Montesano May 28 Syllansen and Sando the contractors for the new courthouse expect to finish their contract next month when the building will be turned over to decorators and finishers The finishing work will take about two months and the entire building will be completed and ready for occupancy
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Montesano
Syllansen& Sando
Maccabees Instituted In Montesano
In Montesano on May 27 W S Pixon supervising deputy and C P Toby special deputy initiated the Modern Maccabees with 25 charter members. Future meetings will be at Magles Hall on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month. Officers include Isaac Reeves Post Commander MM N Mason Lieutenant Commander Thomas Parker and others.
Montesano Prepares Memorial Day Observance
Preparations are complete for Memorial Day on Tuesday May 30 in Montesano Local Business Men's Club members agreed to close their shops for proper observance Housewives are advised to stock up Monday to avoid disappointment and ensure community participation in the holiday events.
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Montesano
Business Men's Club
Marriage licenses issued in Montesano week
The county auditor issued licenses this week to Steven M. Eldred and Erma C. Sherrman, Matt Naranen and Kristina Karjala, Albert K. E. Law and Katherine E. Barry, B. F. Gage and Myrtle I. McEwen, R. Lentz and Clara Durward.
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Montesano
Steven M. Eldred
Erma C. Sherrman
Matt Naranen Kristina
Kar 4Jala
Albert KE. Law
Katherine E. Barry
B. F. Gage
Myrtle I. McEwen
R. §. Lentz
Clara Durward
Tacoma Visitors From Montesano Plans Month in County
Mrs J B Kesterson and daughter Miss Minnie McDowell visit from South Tacoma to stay a month or six weeks with friends in the county. They joined Mr Kesterson at North River where he is employed in the county timber cruise.
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Montesano
J. B.kesterson
Minnie McDowell
South Tacoma
Mr. Kesterson
North River
Ladleys Tour Washington Inspecting Region
Touring Washington state J M Ladley and his son Leslie visit Montesano for inspection of the area. The elder Ladley plans to settle here if the section meets his ideals.
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Montesano
J. M. Ladley
J. J. Ladley
Leslie
Washington
Ladley
Montesano Mayor Resigns After City Council Acceptance
Montesano mayor J. T. Durdle resigns as chief executive. city council accepts the resignation. Eldridge Wheeler KE K. Bishop and R. G. Trask discussed as possible successors.
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Montesano
J. T. Durdle
Eldridge Wheeler
KE. K. Bishop
R. G. Trask
Carnegie Medal Hopeful Vernon Himes Rescues Two Boys
On May 27 Vernon Himes and his brothers Roy Himes and Earl Struble, aged 12 to 14, fell from a raft into the Cloquallam. Vernon saved Roy after two dives and then rescued Earl as he began to sink in the cold water, earning praise from the two boys.
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Islma
Vernolyn Himes
Roy Himes
Earl Struble
Cloquallam
Earl Strubel
Vernon
Roy
Strubel
Decoration Day Observance Plans at Elma
Elma hosts no general civic observance on Decoration Day but the Grand Army of the Republic and Women's Relief Corps will observe with solemnity and invite all societies and citizens to join in the proper observance on Tuesday.
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Elma
Grand Army of the Republic
Women’s Relief Corps
Train 321 Serves Satsop Farmers For Perishable Goods
Train No. 321 now passes Elma at 11 50 and stops at Satsop for passengers and perishable express fruit berries and milk. The change, asked by the Satsop Grange and backed by the Elma Commercial Club, aids farmers sending produce to Harbor cities by afternoon.
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Elma
Satsop
Satsop Grange
W. C. T. U. Meeting Held at Elma Home
The Elma W. C. T. U. meeting at Mrs. M. M. Wakefield's West Main street home combined business and social elements in an unusually interesting gathering on Tuesday afternoon.
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Elma
M. M. Wakefield
West Main Street
City Messenger Company Announces New Telephone Numbers
The City Messenger company reports two installed telephones Nos. 5981 and 5941 with one always open. Call either number and Central will get us. Jos Farrell, Manager.
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City Messenger Company
Jos, Farrell, Mer
Glass Poultry House Advice and Farm Tips
Editorials caution against overreacting to glass poultry houses and share practical notes. The piece describes a sunlit glass coop and scratch shed, urges careful egg handling, proper incubator use, and early weed control strategies with drag or harrow for season-long field weed management.
Greenhouse Plan Notes on Glass Placement and Foundations
The report describes a 3 by 12 foot structure with a 34 percent front height, a 4 foot rear height, and glass set too low allowing cocks to fight through or smash reflections. Foundations are concrete and extend below frost, with the large house foundation one foot above ground. Glass is installed per greenhouse plan.
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Tacoma
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LOT Ori
Finch Building
Association
Pat Lavey
Carnegie
C. T. U. Meeting
Glass Poultry Houses
Glass City
Crystal Palace
C. M. Barnitz
Glass Sun Parlor
C. Ravady
Ay: PE
Seattle
Portland
Eilers
D. S. Johnston Co
Pioneer Music House
Eilers Music House
Aberdeen
E. Heron
Harper
Kentucky
Fred Hewitt
Humboldt Saloon
South F Street
Aberdeen, Wash
L. L. Maley Telephone
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