Memorial Day Observed in Aberdeen With Parade and Honors
Aberdeen observes Memorial Day with stores and post office closed, mills halted at noon, and a large parade and theater program led by Hon. Chas. E. Claypool. The day included an oration, prayers, music, and tributes at the cemetery with G. A. R. and W. R. C. rituals.
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Aberdeen
Grand Theater
F. W. Greene
G. P. Halferty
Chas FE
Claypool
H. E. Phipps
Allen Austin
O. R. Austin
Dr. Tanning
America
J. T. McQueen
Weatherwax High School to switch from coal to oil fuel
The board of education considers changing J M Weatherwax High School furnace fuel from coal to oil. Bids for the furnace change have been called for and the alteration may occur during the coming vacation. The switch promises about a 50 percent saving on fuel costs, potentially offsetting the installation expense in one year, and reduces smoke and soot complaints from nearby residents.
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Board of Education
J. M. Weatherwax High School
Turnow May Be Stalking Posse Near Montesano
May 29 report says John Turnow, wanted for the Bauer boys murder and for Deputy Sheriffs deaths, is tracked near the Wyncodie river headwaters northeast of Montesano. Posse members Blair and Larsen found fresh elk meat camps, with Turnow reportedly within miles of the fatal site and surveillance ongoing through August as a $4,000 reward awaits. The note ends with Rebekah lodge meetings resuming the first Wednesday in June.
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Montesano
John Turnow
Bauer
McKenzie
Wyncodie
Louis Blair
Louis Larsen
Tornow
Desperado
Posse
Rebekah
Spring Concert Monday Night At High School Auditorium
The annual spring concert on June 3 at the high school auditorium features selections by Calve Ames and Melba. Pieces include Thou Brilliant Bird and the Waltz Song from Romeo and Juliet with noted soloists Mrs. G. P. Hafferty and Mrs. L. H. Burnett. Ave Maria from Otello is also highlighted sung by Mrs. C. S. Martin. Four new members were initiated at the Woman's Relief corps meeting Tuesday.
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Calve
Ames
Melba
David
Earth
Seattle
G. P. Hafferty
L. H. Burnett
C. S. Martin
Woman's Relief Corps
Elk Band to Parade at Elks Convention in Portland
Four men arrived at Electric park with a band of five elk from the Upper Quiniault valley. The animals, owned by Aberdeen Elks lodge, will be trained to harness by Herbert Olson and James Empey and will march in the national Elks convention parade in Portland July 8 to 15. They were quartered on the Olson ranch and were moved via Hoquiam and Humptulips, with a slow start and strong attachment to their home in the Quiniault valley.
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Sons of Veterans
Hoy
Market Street
Broadway
Heron Street
G Street
Second Street
Aberdeen Bridge
H. A. Comeau
Springer and Nichols
Sergt
Electric Park
Aberdeen Lodge
Grand Lodge
The
Elks’ Lodge of
Aberdeen
Quiniault Valley
Herbert and
Jenar Olson
James Empey
A. M. Logan
Portland
Herbert Olson
Empey
Logan
Hoquiam
John Olson
Olson Ranch
Lake Quiniault
Ingram Hotel
Humptulips
Herald
Washington, D. C
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Congress
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Vienna
New Jersey
National Republican Committee
Mr. Taft
Republican Party
Governor to attend Chehalis Pioneer meeting at Montesano
Governor Hay will attend the next Chehalis County Pioneer association meeting in Montesano on June 25. The organizing committee plans an old fashioned picnic and a strawberry festival to close the gathering.
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Hay
Chehalis County
Insect Attacks Devastate Grays Harbor Crops
Aberdeen and Grays Harbor growers report cabbage cauliflower turnip and radish crops ruined by root maggots. Samuel Benn reported the problem to the Department of Agriculture and received guidance about maggot species Pegomya brassicae Pegomya planipalpis and seed-corn maggot. Circular No. 63 explains control including avoiding planting where previous crops were turned under and using mineral fertilizer. The Herald will mail Circular No. 63 to interested readers.
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Grays Harbor
Samuel Benn
Aberdeen
Department of Agriculture
F. H. Chittenden
Chehalis Co
Wash
Benn
Herald
Warburton Pushes Copalis Post Office
Congressman Stanton Warburton recommends establishing a post office at Copalis with J. H. Davis as postmaster. Copalis has grown as a dam and canning point and the lumber industry expansion raises local demand for postal service.
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Warburton
Copalis
Stanton Warburton
J. H. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. E. Claypool
National Guard of Washington
Marshall
C. P. L. Roberts
Grand Army of the Republic
United Spanish War Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps and Daughters of the American Revolution
American Press Association
Turnow
Blair and
Larsen
Quiniault
Agricultural Department
Yours Truly, F. H. Chittenden
Aberdeen, Chehalis Co
White House
Thomas Jefferson
United States
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