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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
3
Advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as the greatest modern aid for cake and biscuit making. It claims to improve digestion, make food safer from alum and adulterants, and make home baking pleasant and profitable.
Taciturn column of community updates lists Miss Florence Ferris and Bert Newton leaving for Denver and Ithaca respectively, Mrs Davenport visiting relatives, a large array of clubs and social events, and minor civic notes. The town also notes new office windows at the post office and a northbound night mail service proposal for O W Owl trains.
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Oscar Gould at 921 Cush ing street. Mrs Carl S Weatherwax left for Lowell Michigan to visit relatives. Dr N D Coons and daughter left for Mt Pleasant Michigan to visit. Frank Stenzel from Raymond attends to property in Aberdeen. Mrs M J Wiggins hosts Priscilla club on West Market street. Mrs Samuel McClymont hosts Canadian club at Second and H streets. All unpaid estate taxes become delinquent at county treasurer’s office closing tomorrow. half payment allows balance to remain unpaid until November 30 without interest or penalty.
At the weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon E. C. Finch challenged members to recruit new applicants. He quickly secured 25 memberships starting Wednesday and predicts a flock of new applications by the next meeting. With annual dues cut to four dollars, he believes membership could pass 500 within three months.
The body of Otto Berlin a 28 year old logger was found in the Wishkah river near the city dock Wednesday afternoon. Coroner Hunter deemed no inquest necessary Berlin belonged to the Eagles at South Bend and had recently arrived from Seattle. He is believed to have fallen into the river while intoxicated. The funeral was held this afternoon under Eagles auspices.
Thirty five eighth grade pupils will move up to the high school at year’s end. Seventeen have passed the state examinations. Names include Marion Crary Henry Callison Sarah Elway Irene Green Ellen Anderson Josephine McNamee Amanda Saislberg Lars Skattebol Erik Strommer Dorothy Watson Paul Vernon Sidney Hiatt Sarah Ivana Lorentz Mattila Harold Miller Catharine Miller and Carl Mapes.
J Hartman and Jack Hill are held on suspicion of involvement in recent robberies of intoxicated patrons. They are described as frequenting saloons and lacking visible means of support. They will be brought before Judge Snider for explanations.
Local Elks plan a big musical comedy The Amsterdam Band directed by H Lloyd Brown at the Weir Theater for June 2 and 3. Rehearsals show strong amateur talent with a cast led by Thomas Woodrow D Y Ovitt Dan McMillen Julius Friedman and Beatrice Woodrow. The production features a chorus and a list of characters including Mayor Woodrow a political boss a department store owner and several family and community members.
About thirty members of the Olympia lodge of Elks attended a lodge meeting last night arriving on the evening train. They brought their orchestra and initiated nine new members. After the meeting a social session followed with the Olympia orchestra playing. Ten boxes for the big show were raffled during the evening.
T. T. Buell of Pacific Lock Joint Pipe Co is producing sewer pipe in a temporary Washington street factory. About a mile and a half of reinforced concrete pipe ranging 30 to 42 inches in diameter will be required for the project.
Bathurst Correct Millinery and Beauty Parlors will relocate soon to new, spacious quarters in Electric Building on Heron Street. The modern salon will feature up to date millinery and beauty appliances, with a brand new stock to attract elite Pacific coast clientele. Since opening in Aberdeen, the business has grown rapidly, necessitating the move.
Public interest grows as 33 students finish public school education. Baccalaureate is Sunday June 1 at 11 AM in J. M. Weatherwax High School auditorium with Rev. R. E. Cooper delivering the sermon. Contents include hymns, choruses, solos, scripture readings, and benediction.
Lighthouse inspector Henry L. Beck reports a 20614 acre site will be needed at Cape Elizabeth in the Quinsault reservation to ensure continuous visibility along the coast. The area includes timbered land and a wagon road for materials. Beck notes heavy rainfall and scarce landings between Grays Harbor and Queets river.
Principal George B Miller and instructor H E Holmquist will conduct a five week summer school after closing for pupils who are behind in work and wish to catch up to enter the new year ready for classes.
Moses Druximan and his son Harry were arrested Tuesday and held on $300 bail to appear in police court next Wednesday. The son faces an assault charge while the father is charged with using abusive language to an officer. The Druximans have a history of police trouble.
Miss Cartha Ballew sustained a fractured arm last evening after a dog darted between a group of ladies on the sidewalk at Second and F streets. The fall occurred as the dog ran into the path of the pedestrians, upsetting Miss Ballew.
The Aberdeen High School Alumni Association held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon in the Weatherwax High School auditorium. The program featured brief addresses and a mix of vocal and instrumental music.
Arrangements are in place for what may become an annual Chautauqua event at Electric Park from July 7 to 12. The six day program includes children's games lectures humor music and evening programs. It aims to bring entertainment, lectures, and chautauqua work to the community.
A slight morning fire in the second floor of Union Block over Geo J Wolff store started by a plumber heating pot igniting the carpet. Fire damage will not exceed ten dollars as plumbers install a new hot water heating plant.
The Newton schoolhouse opened bids for a new concrete building and awarded the contract to P. L. Granstrom of Hoquiam for 2930 dollars.
Art Rug Weavers at 119 North G street offers rugs made from old carpets in many styles including rag rugs and silk portieres.
May 30 a letter from George T. Reid assistant to the president of the Northern Pacific Railway confirms the new Hoquiam union passenger station will be completed before the rainy season. Reid makes a definite statement on start and completion of the important project.
Moclips Amusement and Tours Co offers space for concessions in its Amusement Pavilion at Moclips. Contact Moclips Amusement & Tours Co at 514 East Market St Aberdeen telephone 229 61-41 for details.
Notice of dissolution of the partnership Wilppone & Lehti between Moses Wilppone and Carl O Lehti. Wilppone will continue the business, collect debts and pay all bills. Dated May 26 1913 with publications from May 30 to June 20 1913.
The Herald is described as the most widely read paper in Chehalis County and a trusted medium for advertisers seeking broad reach. The notice emphasizes the paper’s prominence and appeal to local businesses.
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