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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
4
The Semi Weeks Aberdeen Herald lists mail rates and discounts for advance payment. It proclaims itself the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest Chehalis county circulation and warns contracts may be forfeited if the circulation claim is not true.
A dispute over newspaper circulation erupts as the Sun faces scrutiny over a claimed 800 circulation. The Horace offers 100 to the city library if proof is provided, and a public investigation is planned to verify numbers amid complaints of unsolicited copies and unauthorized ads.
The Daily Bulletin questions Colonel Carney’s claims of fielding only ringers and doubts that united county press support for a single candidate will reflect genuine party sentiment. It warns that manufactured unanimity would signify corrupt methods and press prostitution.
A Boston editorial notes Rhode Island, once allied with Bryanism, voted 6900 for Gov Garvin and swung the state to the Democrats while Massachusetts stayed Republican. The piece also urges a city building permit ordinance from January 1 to record growth, contractor names, costs, and project details.
After nearly five years of effort the Montesano Independent decides the field is limited for two papers and suspends publication last week, marking an end to its run.
The Courier Journal questions whether the Sherman law is inadequate or unenforceable. It argues enforcement must test the law’s criminal clause before判断 judging its effectiveness, while noting a Georgia Harper Company visit to perform three nights with poor treatment and no publicity at Aber deen.
The Herato reported over 1000 circulation in superior court 15 months ago. It was weekly then and last April became semi weekly without extra calls to subscribers or reduced news content. Advertisers view it as the Greys Harbor region’s leading paper and pay premium rates.
The Sun questions an editor's credibility by noting skepticism about an editor having 100. The piece suggests that a quick scan of the paper reveals the editor's ignorance of basic newspaper rules, reflecting the paper's harsh view of editorial competence.
Republican leaders struggle to explain the stock market dip following the major Republican win. The piece notes the difficult explanation since Democrats did not prevail nationally. It also mentions state law that a newspaper sent without order is a free gift and not billable.
An advertisement for White's Cream Vermifuge claims to kill worms and remove mucus nests, promoting a healthy body where worms cannot exist. Sold for 25 cents at W. B. Paine & Co. location.
A body of a stillborn girl baby was found near the railroad by John Kane. Coroner Smits investigated laundry marks before the father confessed to disposing of the infant in the river. The autopsy confirmed stillbirth and the body will be returned to the father for burial.
A promotional note contrasts rail names such as Columbia River Scenery Portland Chicago Special and other routes to highlight their prestige. It urges travelers to seek more details from A. L. Craig and J. R. Nace in Portland and Seattle.
In Chehalis County Washington the estate of N P Larsen deceased will have final account and settlement heard at 1 20 PM on December 23 1902 executrix Maria A Gabrielson nee Larsen petitions for distribution of property per will Attorney J C Cross represents executrix first published November 20 1902
Notice is given by E H Philbrook administrator of the Herman Abrams estate to creditors and claimants to file claims within twelve months with vouchers at his Kaufman block Aberdeen Washington. Also H L Cook administrator of the H L Cook estate and partnership estate of H L Cook & Co to present claims within twelve months at 59 Wishkah Street Aberdeen Washington.
Chehalis County news notes stock sale as H W Bale buys P McMonagle’s stock. D C Burke of Copalis visits. Mrs R Hunter of Montesano visits daughter. Laura Spencer nurse visitor weighing staying to practice. Mose Digby returns from Alaska gold fields after five years away. N Wilson visits seeking a basket factory site in St Johns Oregon. Hoquiam water works test pumps at 6,000,000 gallons daily. $25,000 spent on flume extensions and pumping station improvements under H C Heermans. L A Kibbe begins Loertscher district schooling. N P gravel train hauling gravel near city. Rasmussen family settles west of town. Elma band to hold Thanksgiving dance in opera house. W C Fisher and family visit Porter. Fisher to work for Jim Butler. Nellie and Marguerite Gleason of Satsop visit. Ollie Rambo visits Kelso with parents. City Marshal Clay improving street lights, claimed to be from 1796. Vance Johnson shingle mill shut for a week. cedar logs scarce. Sawmill running. Mrs Twidwell visits Frazer family. elderly pioneer resident at 70 in robust health.
Laura Ames returns from Olympia Friday in improved health. P. T. Eshman of Sharon shipped a wagon load of fine turkeys to Tacoma last week. A group gathered at R. P. Ames home Friday night for a pleasant social evening. Ed Hilton from Dawson will visit his sister Mrs. Van Winkle with friend Mr. Marsh. Thus Neeley plans town property investment and a barn for hay and produce. E. K. Wood Lumber Co of Hoquiam gives married employees a Thanksgiving turkey from Oakville.
George Newbury and Len Shumway head bear hunt plans while Wm Kendrick leaves ranching for city life. A birthday serenade marks Mrs. Loomis 68th. H M Harding completes a cottage near Hoquiam. Timber claims of Newnham Eddy and Elliott face oil locators contest. Mrs Dake of Portland falls from her horse en route to Humptulips. The animal returned to Hoquiam and she rested in London before arriving by stage Friday evening. Specialists GOLUMAN'S of Seattle noted.
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