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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
4
Notices of births marriages or deaths printed free. Correspondence welcome from all parts of the county. Short communications on public interest topics accepted when signed, names preferred but not required for publication.
Armour and Co orders 1200 freight cars via Wells and French for 5,590,000 feet of Pacific coast lumber. The item page contains regional political opinions regarding fusionists, Mark Hanna, and proposed US policy in the Philippines, with discussion of taxation and governance implications.
The Tacoma News argues for delaying any governor election until two years hence to focus on more pressing matters. It cites overproduction and urges politics to take a back seat while citizens pursue broader interests.
The Herato objects to the new rail timetable saying it forces Grays Harbor back to stage coach mail times. It questions whether Tacoma and Seattle benefited at Portland’s expense and suggests a Portland freight alliance. Merchants could back a semi weekly steamer from Portland to restart service within days. The Business Men's Club should act immediately.
Tacoma judge Chas BE Claypool proposes a constitutional compliant plan to enact a compulsory voting law. It would levy a $10 poll tax on all qualified electors except those who vote or have a satisfactory excuse. The measure frames voting as a civic duty akin to police or military service and calls it essential to republican government.
Mark Payette opens a new furniture store in the Lowry building below the post office. The shop offers a full line of furniture, stoves, granite and tinware with latest styles and low prices. He invites old friends and patrons to browse and bargain.
Multiple Washington state newspapers mourn the death of James F. Girton senior editor of the Aberdeen Herald. He died November 3 of consumption in Aberdeen at about age 40, leaving a wife and three daughters. Girton, a seasoned printer and journalist, led the paper since 1893 and was buried by the Ancient Order of United Workmen. His death is noted with broad editorial sympathy.
The piece argues fusion politics are finished in this state, predicting future battles on a strict Democratic platform against a centralized Republican policy. It stresses adherence to Jeffersonian union and warns against protectionist tariffs and centralized imperial governance, urging democratic principles.
Mrs S H Richardson of Beattle Washington and George Harvey of Washington praise Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a reliable family medicine and blood purifier. They report improved health, especially in children, and emphasize its superiority over other remedies. The ad claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla is the best blood purifier and easy to use.
A Tacoma News excerpt urges broad liberal members to stay within the fold, reject fusion, and support a party focused on representative government and opposing imperialism while protecting common people. The ad also touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a family remedy.
Notice states Harry L. Drake buys Mark Payette’s share and forms Wilder & Drake to collect all Payette & Wilder accounts and pay firm debts. A separate dissolution shows Payette retires from Payette & Wilder and Wilder & Drake assumes indebtedness with accounts to be collected and debts paid. Dated Aberdeen October 26, 1898.
Fragmentary advertisement claims a tea called Savinbiie Sweet eased nervous system distress and constipation, purportedly cleansing kidneys and improving strength. The copy mentions ten Tivans and various vague ailments without clear names or verification.
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