Aberdeen 2 election petition gathers signatures fast
Billions in circulation started Tuesday by Postmaster J Carney urges an election on Aberdeen 2 to decide if it adopts a commission form of government. A mass meeting is planned Saturday night in city council chambers to collect signatures for and against the proposal. The petition requires 496 signatures to call the election, based on 1 percent of the mayoral vote. Meanwhile Aberdeen clam diggers face wage garnishments in a dispute between cannery labor and suppliers.
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J. Carney
Aberdeen 2
Othe City
Col. Carney
Mornbore
North Beach
Copalis
Population figures for Grays Harbor county towns
Grays Harbor county population is about 50 000 per Polk's directory issued this month. Aberdeen shows 17 000 about 2 000 below the census estimate for July 1. Hoquiam 11 000 Montesano 4 000 Elma 3 000 Cosmoplis 1 400 McCleary 800.
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Grays Harbor County
Polk
Aberdeen
United States
Hoquiam’s
Montesano
Elma
Cosmopolis
McCleary
Elder Honored as Grand Standard Bearer at Knights Templar
H. B. Elder former councilman was advanced to grand standard bearer at the convention of Washington commandery Knights Templar held in Vancouver.
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H. B. Elder
Convention of Washington Commandery
Knights Templar
Vancouver
Multiple Local Incidents Reported Across Grays Harbor
Otto Rogers of a logging camp near Pacific Beach suffers a severe head injury from a tree limb blown by a donkey engine and may recover at Hoquiam General Hospital. Eleven year old Leon Baker seriously injured by a jitney bus in Hoquiam and improving after unconsciousness. Satsop hosts a pleasant Grange hall fair with an engaging program. George H Tilden Company seeks a county electric franchise again, citing Cushman lake site. Elma High School defeats Chehalis State Training School 12 0. Elma baseball defeats Olympia 2 0. Game Warden Esses recovers the largest elk horns ever seen in the county from Fletcher Canyon. Elma provides free grass seed for parking strips and urges uniform shade-tree varieties. Oakville opens its fifth annual fair with strong agricultural exhibits. Milwaukee train service to Willapa Harbor expected late November or December realization.
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Hoquiam
Otto Rogers
Anderson & Middleton
Pacific Beach
Hoquiam General Hospital
Montesano
Esses
Fletcher Canyon
Lake Quiniault
New Dry Kiln Planned for American Mill Plant
The American Mill company will add a new fireproof dry kiln with a concrete top to its plant. Work on the addition has begun.
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American Mill Company
Glen Eden hotel fire destroys eighth Westport resort
The Glen Eden hotel at Westport burned on Tuesday, along with Mrs. Scotts ice cream shop and the Rourke and Breakiron pool hall nearby. Losses totaled 7000 with 4500 insured. The Glen Eden, owned by Lloyd Cook and leased to Nettie Maxwell and Florence McGuire, was the eighth beach resort burned in recent weeks.
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Glen Eden
Westport
Notice to Creditors in Wilson Estate Case
In the Superior Court of Washington Grays Harbor County thestate of W B Wilson deceased creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year from the notice date October 8 1915 to executor John Sorensen at room 4386 Finch Building Aberdeen Washington first published October 7 1915 last publication October 28
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W. B. Wilson
F. R. Conway
Finch Building
Aberdeen
Washington
John Sorensen
Big Lumber Order Goes to England on The Hill Ship
The Hill steamship Minnesota will sail from Seattle on October 25 for England carrying 2,500,000 feet of lumber. About 1,000,000 feet of spruce and fir come from Grays Harbor. The vessel may be sold in England, ending its Pacific voyages.
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The
Hill Steamship
Minnesota
Seattle
England
Grays Harbor
Pacific
Popular theatre reels vaudeville stars return for engagements
The theatre presents Robert Athon and Effie Johnson in a repertoire of vaudeville acts and dramatic sketches. Feature films include The Repentance of Dr Blinn Behind the Mask A Quiet Little Game The Missing Clue and The Unwitting Thief with Leonie Flugrath and Herbert Prior. Next week promises more great shows. Empire Press Syndicate Middleport NY invites readers to write for details.
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Robert Athon
Effie Johnson
Vitagraph
Dr. Blinn
Behind
Essanay
Edison
Leonie Flugrath
Herbert Prior
Suzzalo to Speak in Aberdeen Next Week
Henry Suzzalo president of Washington State University will visit Aberdeen October 15 to address a public meeting in the high school auditorium as part of a series by City School Superintendent G B Miller for Aberdeen parents of school children. He will attend a banquet with Aberdeen school teachers and state university alumni at the Hotel Washington and other engagements are planned in Hoquiam.
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Henry Suzzalo
Washington State University
Aberdeen
G. B. Miller
Suzzalo
Aberdeen School
State University
Washington
Hoquiam
National Forest Service builds 4000 miles of trail in Pacific Northwest
The program reports 4000 miles of trail and 4000 miles of telephone line completed in Washington and Oregon as part of ongoing improvement work.
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National Forest Service
Washington
Oregon
Farmers of Grays Harbor Gear Up for 1916 Cider Boom
Grays Harbor county farmers prepare for 1916 business by pressing many apples into cider. The harvest prompts plans for large scale production as the season advances.
Aberdeen Herald Admits Uncertain Value in Savings
A fragmentary line from the Aberdeen Herald quotes self-reflection on prudent buying and saving, hinting at cautious spending guidance. The odd phrasing suggests an editorial emphasis on frugality and choice.
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Coats
Ange
Carney
Elder
Weir Theatre
Robert Athon and
Nniversary
George J. Wolff
Perrin & Co
Perrin
Nemo
GEO. J. Wolff
Aberdeen’s
Leon Baker
Frank Zasuha
M. N. Baker
Simpson Avenue
Grange Hall
George H. Tilden Company
Tis
Little Cushman Lake
Elma High
Chehalis State Training School
Olympia
Oakville
Raymond
Willapa Harbor
Superior Court OF Washington
WEIR
Empire Press Syndicate
Middleport
N.Y
Harbor
Aberdeen Herald
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