Northwestern Lumber Co Wins Aberdeen Warrant Case
The NorthWestern Lumber company gains $2,523.70 plus interest after the South Dakota Supreme Court affirms a ruling against the city of Aberdeen for paying warrants out of regular street-improvement funds on B and Terrace streets in 1891. The court rejects the notion that warrant registration constituted notice and upholds timely action following notice of irregularity.
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N. W. Lumber Co
Old Street
Supreme Court
Olyera
City of
Aberdeen
Northwestern Lumber Company
Terrace
Viecourt
Boom Company Wins Long Court Battle Over River Rights
The Grays Harbor Boom Co of Montesano defeated J P O Lownsdale of Portland in a lengthy dispute over riverfront land and navigation rights on the Humptulips. The case, heard by Judge Morris, marks the fourth Supreme Court review after three prior trials and appeals. Lownsdale plans to appeal again.
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Boom Company
Supreme Court
Rice, Chapman and Morris
Montesano
Morris
Lawnsdale
G A R Gathering at Congregational church social
The G A R veterans and their ladies held their first club social in the Congregational church parlors Friday evening. Guests from Houuain attended as rooms were decorated with flowers and stripes. Old soldiers in gray joined the reminiscences before a dining room reception and a final taps at eleven.
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Congregational Church
Houuain
Voting locations listed for precincts in Aberdeen
The notice for voters lists polling sites: South Aberdeen at the hose house, East Aberdeen at Slade's mill office, Third precinct at the Electric company office, Fourth precinct at the building next to the theater, Fifth and Sixth precincts at city hall, and Seventh precinct at J. C. Pearson's office.
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South Aberdeen
Hose House
East Aberdeen
Slade’s Mill
Electric Company
City Hall
J. C. Pearson
Gubernatorial A. J. Stewart Seeks County Commissioner Post
In a public appeal Peter F. Clark notes A J Stewart seeks the county commissioner seat to serve all residents regardless of party or lifestyle. Stewart says he will act with honor and diligence if elected and thanks supporters even if he loses.
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A. J. Stewart
Local notes from Grays Harbor town visit and events
Local columns report Brown in town to vote for a candidate Peter F Clark for Auditor. Nome returnees Chas Thompson and families. A twelve pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs G E Anderson at Grays Harbor hospital. Frank Fromm injured at Haynes Preston logging camp moved to St Josephs hospital. Pearl Hoag graduate nurse. County Surveyor Shorey explains election unopposed. Clarence Lillie visits city now Portland manager. Walton addresses high school and then travels to Hoquiam for school matters. J P McDaniel crushed by lumber truck at Anderson Middleton mill. Mrs C C Sargent and daughter Jennie depart for Phoenix. H H Menton buried at Fern Hill after Melbourne camp accident. High school football team goes to Olympia to play. Players listed with substitutes Alexander and Matzen.
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Chas. Thompson
A. T. Thompson
Nome
Alaska
G. KE. Anderson
Grays Harbor Hospital
Frank Fromm
Haynes & Preston
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Walton
Hoquiam
J. P
McDaniel
Anderson & Middleton
C. C. Sargent
Jennie
Phoenix
Arizona
H. H. Menton
Clemon
Melbourne
Fern Hill
Bowes & Randolph
Olympia
Court House Access Cuts Costs for Grays Harbor
The proposal lets residents use a five cent car fare or ten cent round trip to reach the courthouse. Currently a 70 cent railroad fare and 50 cents bus fare to Montesano are needed, plus long waits. Annual savings reach about $20,000, with half hour car service and one hour total round trips instead of one to three days. Free telephone service replaces 25 to 60 cent calls to Montesano.
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Court House
Montesano
Grays Harbor
Montesang
Attractive Cottage for a Servantless Family
Practical four room first floor and three bedrooms second floor cottage priced at $1,500 in Minneapolis area. Center hall entry, archway to sitting and dining rooms, one fireplace, full basement, first floor Georgia pine and stained floors, second floor pine with painted finish. By Glenn L Saxton Minneapolis.
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Glenn L. Saxton
Minneapolis
Minn
Viinity
Glenn L
Saxton
Patent Housekeeping Apartments in Harlem Like Modern Flats
A New York woman in Los Angeles describes a Harlem area building offering nine single rooms per floor arranged as living, dining, kitchen and two bedrooms in one suite. Each unit includes a gas stove, folding bed, and shared bathroom with nickel slots for gas or electricity, rent $28 monthly per apartment.
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New York
Los Angeles
Harlem
P. Il A
Kirsch Baum Fall Styles Shown At Bargain Tables
The new Kirsch Baum Fall Styles arrive and will be displayed on bargain tables at cut prices. The firm calls it reckless to throw out the world's best clothing as soon as it is unpacked, yet the decision stands.
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Kirschbaum
Just Quit Worrying Earth Quakes Unknown Truths
A brief morale note from the Eldorado Republican arguing that humans know little about origins, existence, or future events and that it is wiser not to seek too much certainty in a world of unknowns.
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el Ldorado Republican
Alarm Clock Purchase Endures Afternoon Habit
A young lawyer buys an alarm clock and declares the 5 o'clock setting will never be changed. The clerk asks if he rises then every morning, and the lawyer explains that is the hour he leaves his office to go home after noon.
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Philadelphia Press
Couple's Quip Sparks Sleep Talk Debate in Bohemian
A light exchange unfolds as a wife asks why her husband talks in his sleep while he defends the habit. The exchange reflects a domestic moment captured in a Bohemian publication.
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Maria
Will Return Early
In a playful exchange Mr Rounder recalls courting days and tells the “old old story” to Mrs Rounder. She replies that he still tells it, prompting his surprised question about when. The quip centers on their domestic humor and shared memory.
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Mr. Rounder
Mrs. Rounder
Modern Existence Promotes Strain on Families and Labor
The text argues that improved dress and living standards push men to work longer hours, widening the gap between workers and their families. It contends that better furnishings and housing lead to greater effort, separating ordinary men from wives and children as if they were away.
Why the Much Married Man Reaches the Mosque First
A Turkish legend recounted by General Tewfik Hussein explains a poor man who learns that a wife’s duties let the neighbor arrive first at Saint Sophia. The tale, shared after a Brigham Young joke, ends with the moral that four wives keep a man at home.
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Tewfik Hussein
Washington
Sublime Porte
Brigham Young
St. Sophia Mosque
Constantinople
Leslie
Universal Rule and Cheerfulness in Town Life
A brief essay from the Atchison Globe notes that universal knowledge is rare and local outcomes vary. It extols industry and decency as always beneficial and argues cheerfulness calms the mind and body, banishing anxious care and discontent.
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Atchison Globe
Why Some People Always Want Answers
A reflective note questions why some individuals demand explanations beyond what is plainly evident. It contrasts curiosity with dissatisfaction and ponders the nature of inquiry and understanding.
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Costique
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E. L. K. Pharmacy
Quality Drug Store
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