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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1909
Page
8
An Aberdeen Herald reprint extols the pepper tree as the most adaptable street tree. It resists drought, thrives in varied soils, and begins easily from seed. Proper planting and careful early pruning yield a handsome, low-headed form ideal for sidewalks and avenues.
Chehalis County items of interest from all sections gathered by Aberdeen Herald correspondents. Levi Hilterbrant plans to relocate to North Yakima to farm. Jas Furman returned from Campbell Minnesota after five months away. Thanksgiving services planned at Methodist Episcopal church on November 24. John 1st recently discharged from hospital and improving. A brewer pleaded guilty to a charge and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. County commissioners set to vote on franchise for Kid ridune Wheeler to build highways in Chehalis County. Ladies from Sloate sane attended a 300" party in Abestead hosted by Thames W Agnew and Emil Piund. Chris TParson’s ranch near Montesano sold for a bargain price four miles up the Ottehilis valley.
Hoquiam residents report visits and returns from Tacoma Portland and Forest Grove. Ruth Young is home from a sister visit. Mrs Herman Mesenfeld returned from Portland. a baby boy was adopted by Mr and Mrs Hl W Bale via Tacoma friends. A steam heating plant is being installed at Hoquiam General Hospital nurses’ home. A H Hoefer planted imported trees on his corner lot. Mrs C W Bowen and her mother and sister visit from Forest Grove for Thanksgiving. Dr R W Chidsey plans to locate on the street and open an office. J A Stanfield of Tulips repairs a building on J street damaged by the storm. Mrs M Williams of Seattle visits. George Murray resigns as deputy state factory inspector and heads to San Francisco to join an insurance firm. Laundry work changes noted with Aberdeen Steam Laundry.
Kir and Mrs Owen of Little Rock visit Mr and Mrs Joly Manley. The Elma Sain club held its first weekly hop at the opera house ball room Wednesday evening. Disston Oregon visitors Raynond and others return Monday. A double wedding is planned at Mrs Blair’s residence with invitations issued.
J M Moore and family moved in Seattle. Mrs Perkins of Aberdeen visits the Landers home. A birth is reported for the wife of BLBE Williams on Wednesday November 17, a daughter born to the wife of C M FPor.
On Wednesday November 10 Mrs. T. Glover and Mrs. J. W. Scott represented the Rebekah lodge traveling to Aberdeen for a scheduled gathering. Frank Neeley traveled to Seattle Saturday to procure Christmas supplies for the Union Trading Co.
Aberdeen will host a grand kirmess December 2 and 3 with 300 volunteers, aiming to be the Harbor area’s largest theater event. Proceeds support the library as rehearsals begin under director Agedstini and musical director Lynwood, with leading Aberdeen women chaperones shaping the show.
Notice to all residents of Aberdeen School District No 4 to register by November 27 at the secretary's office, unless already registered at the city clerk. Voters must sign up by December 4 for the school election. Women are urged to register. signed Louise J. Savigny, Secretary.
A local column argues against complacency in business urging merchants to continually improve service and merchandise. It warns that flashy sales cannot mask growing shortcomings and stresses ongoing innovations to keep customers satisfied and maintain steady progress.
A discourse urges individuals to take responsibility for local environment including yards and alleys to lower death rates. It argues health laws are undermined not by fierce disputes but by undervaluing simple daily health habits and small opportunities for cleanliness.
Paris awards three cords annually to designers of the most artistic dwellings. Homeowners receiving the prizes are relieved of half their annual taxes.
Brief note notes a rough dry process and a new departure in laundry work. Mentions Aberdeen Steam Laundry Hst and a task to obtain a list.
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a drummer visiting a lively Michigan town where a hotel register feud erupts. He bets on Browns vs Smiths, discovers a Brown family reunion, and ends with his boastful “Done up brown” collect note.
The Washington Post recounts a Harvard lecture by Professor William James on absentmindedness. John Burdon-Sanderson sat at his desk with a lunch sandwich and a motionless frog nearby as the professor and assistant left the room, the frog later vanished.
In a terse exchange from Cleveland, a dealer recalls Bilinger’s past as an auctioneer and points to family sensitivities. Iris, his former wife, was a Hammer, and the mother of the Bilinger girls was a Gawne, underscoring delicate family history.
A dialogue centers on a father assessing two suitors for his daughter. One suitor is praised for distinguished ancestry while the other is a promising young man. the scene weighs past and future implications in judgment.
Fragmentary courthouse notes show a defendant pleads for appeal after a speeding charge. The record cites a conflict over the driving circumstances and the alleged effect of a worn machine on performance.
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