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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald notes its long-standing status as Grays Harbor County’s oldest paper with the largest circulation. It mentions subscription rates and advertising contracts tied to circulation, asserting accuracy of their reach and impact.
Chamber of Commerce meeting debated accepting NP Ry Co offer to grant a water front right of way 40 feet wide for a road to Montesano, with proviso restrictions on steel or electric cars. City council to decide final action amid lively discussion and support for the broader width. Maritime brief notes ships loading for San Francisco and San Pedro on local mills and docks.
The council passed the franchise granting streets to the Grays Harbor Electric Co for streetcar operation. They awarded the Elliott's slough bridge contract to Creech Bros. for 1990 dollars. A team for the chemical engine was authorized and bids opened.
W. W. Ridehalgh from Astoria handles cannery interests and cites a smaller salmon run than hoped. E. C. Finch of the Chamber of Commerce seeks a $2000 yearly professional to run the chamber. Prof. Geo W. Watson will preach at the Baptist church delivering Tribulations Recompense at 11 am and Nine Men in a Hurry at 7:30 pm with Sunday school at 6 am and B Y P U at 6:45 pm. A Jolson Transfer Co drag team ran loose on Heron street, colliding with a front team near Burnett's jewelry. around 50 will pay for damages.
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