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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
5
Aberdeen Hoquiam Cosmopolis and Montesano report brisk freight via steamer and rail. New businesses open at Montesano and Elma. J. W. Divilbiss estate sale. jail fire scare ends with fine. Community events include library hours, WCTU convention, and a Jones speaking engagement with organized ferry service for attendees.
Prof R B Bryan and Miss Mary Arnold were married at Judge Arnold's residence on Saturday evening. The ceremony was small due to Judge Arnold’s illness, with only relatives present. Both teach in Aberdeen schools and returned to duties Monday. The Herald extends warm congratulations.
H. B. Merriwether announces a thirty day sale from September 25 offering free cabinet orders for cash customers. One dozen gloss cabinets at 3 dollars or platinum finish at 4 dollars plus an extra fine 14x17 portrait from the original negative. The notice invites calls within the period and asks bringing the baby for a large picture at the corner of Heron and N streets Hoquiam Washington.
The speaker condemns administrative failures in the war effort while praising the soldiers. He criticizes the government for excuses like "someone has blundered" and calls for a thorough investigation of the commissary and medical departments, urging accountability without attacking the troops.
The article traces visions of artificial flight from Roger Bacon to 18th century attempts in France and Portugal. It cites Dante, Da Vinci, Wilkil, Besnier, and the Marquis de Bacqueville, noting failures and cautious optimism about flying machines. It ends with an unrelated ad promising Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for constipation.
An ad invites fine photos or portraits offered by Snodgrass with a promise of first class work. The QF Studio operates 15th to 30th each month until January 1st, and a voter registration notice from Aberdeen and East Aberdeen precincts states registration closes October 18, 1898 at 12 pm. Gro A Black is listed as registration clerk. A Home for You advertises a pay scale for a soon available two tots home with orchard and shrubbery.
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