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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
2
Local items report residents visiting Seattle and Tacoma, shipments and errands, marriages, and events. Notable names include Evans Drug Co, Mrs J C Shapton, Miss Elizabeth Lingo, Rev W W Scudder Jr, Ralph Parlette, and William Lebo. The piece notes sales, travel, and community happenings in Aberdeen.
Mrs. Harry H. Collier of Tacoma and Mrs. Courtland D. Ball of Tacoma attend the Chehalis county fair in Aberdeen to place awards on the art and needlework exhibits.
Jesse F. Murphy of Seattle, a Democratic candidate for insurance commissioner, toured Grays Harbor and predicted a statewide trend toward progress and support for Wilson and the state ticket after a careful canvass. Judge N W Bush departs Aberdeen for San Diego with Mrs Bush to follow, leaving a gap in local leadership and the Chehalis county bar's regard for him.
The barkentine John Smith continues loading at Anderson & Middleton mill while the schooner John C. Meyer remains at Lindstrom ship yards for repairs. A. M. Baxter finished loading at S. E. Slade mill and cleared for Chili. Bessie E undergoes repairs at Endresen yards. Robert R. Hind shifted to Anderson & Middleton to load lumber. Chehalis, an old coastwise barkentine, sold to a Peruvian company and will fly Peru’s flag, left port September 5 for Callao.
Mrs H Wilcox and her two small children from Humptulips are to be brought to town for aid amid scant provisions this winter. Rev Charles McDermoth reported the family’s plight after returning from Humptulips, noting the husband, a former mill worker in Hoquiam, sent groceries then disappeared.
The barkentine Chehalis, an 1891 coastwise vessel once owned by Simpson Lumber, will fly the Peruvian flag after being sold to parties in Callao. Carrying about 800000 feet capacity, she has long operated in the coast lumber trade and departed Grays Harbor September 8 with a cargo bound for Callao.
Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor mills will share 60 percent of a new order placed by Harriman lines via Pullman and American Car & Foundry. Aberdeen Hoquiam receive 35 percent. total about 2 200 cars at an average $20 each. Oregon mills unlikely to supply more than 40 percent, leaving Willapa and Grays Harbor to cover the rest. Order value about $1 000 000.
After the station opening a series of reassignments take effect. George Kirk becomes ticket agent under M B Lytle who serves as agent for the three companies. E W Cade is named Northern Pacific freight agent. Harry Means moves from the ticket department to the general agent’s office.
Multilateral is safe for now as authorities review a note written on the back reading John Tor now OxBow. Sheriff Payette reports an opinion from Assistant United States Attorney John J Sullivan that proving intent to render the note unfit for reissue is required. Federal effort to curb such practices to be pursued.
Long nights raise light bills and Mazda promotes electric lamps as cheaper than carbon lighting. The ad claims three times as much light for the same electricity usage and notes Evans Drug Co as agents for Aberdeen.
The Northern Pacific Railway announces a cash prize of one hundred dollars in gold for the best ten boxes of apples grown in the American Northwest exhibited at the Northwestern Products Exposition in Minneapolis from November 12 to 23. The exhibit's second prize is fifty dollars in gold or a silver trophy, and the twenty prize boxes will be offered for sale at a minimum of two dollars fifty cents per box with remit to exhibitors. The event, running November 12 to 28, is billed as the greatest of its kind in the country.
Subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 p.m. are asked to call City Messenger Co at phone 5931 to arrange immediate delivery.
Hoquiam fans anticipate a quick Saturday clash with Chehalis on Chehalis grounds. The local squad, heavier opponents, has trained since Aberdeen game and shows improved teamwork. Lineup includes Narrance, Gra ham, Davidson, Rychard, Crawford, Abel, Levi, McKenney, Askey, Glover, Bob Abel.
The note states free textbooks for all city schools while pupils must supply tablets pencils penholders and composition books. Evans Drug Co at 407 East Heron street offers to furnish all kinds of supplies at the old stand.
A well established business offering candy cigars furnishings and shoes is for sale. Strong location low rent and a quick sale due to ill health. Address J M Aberdeen Herald 102 41.
The Swedish Mission Conference of the Pacific Northwest areas including Washington Oregon Northern Idaho and British Columbia will be held in Aberdeen next Saturday at the Swedish Mission church on Market Street. Meetings begin tomorrow evening at 7 45 with a lecture and continue Sunday with forenoon and afternoon sessions.
Eliza Davis an Indian woman about 100 years old died at her home on the Chehalis Indian reservation near Oakville early this morning. Though precise age was unknown she was believed to be a centenarian and had remained active in the community until recently appearing in the streets and at local stores.
A Baltimore American quote notes how a very quiet girl drew attention at a club ball. The line calls her a dumb belle, highlighting the contrast between her quiet demeanor and popularity among a vigorous, athletic group.
City Engineer Charles Ewart says dirt fill is largely complete though final leveling and acceptance await. Work began July 1911 for Ta coma Dredging Co with a bid of 275000, but delays and mishaps push total cost over 300000.
Spinach is praised for cleansing the blood and should be washed thoroughly to remove sand. Boil without water until tender, then drain and mix with melted butter, pepper, and salt. Serve on toast or with hard boiled eggs. or try spinach with butter, a spinach salad, or a spinach omelet.
Fragmentary note indicates restriction on reprinting without permission. No additional details on rights holders or specific items are provided.
Rev. Dr. Leon S. Harvey urges a new interpretation of Thou shalt not steal as greed and robbery motivate wrongdoing. He calls for democracy directed toward brotherhood with justice and integrity as civic pillars for national safety.
The earliest surviving playbill from Drury Lane theater in London dates to April 1663 with the month partially obscured. It marks the emergence of printed bills advertising plays and performances at the famed venue during Restoration era.
A poultry science note explains the hen’s teethless mouth uses grit in the gizzard to grind feed. It details crop and gizzard function, the need for sharp mineral grit, and how soil mineral content affects plumage and digestion.
The New England quarries provide the best form of granite crystals shown in cut. Coal ashes oyster shell broken crockery and glass are poor substitutes and glass is dangerous. Grit comes in three sizes for chicks ducklings turkey poults pigeons and adult fowls ensuring teeth fit for all ages.
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes a woman’s left handed appearance as she handles tasks with her left hand and shows off an engagement ring, prompting disbelief about her handedness. The remark highlights curiosity over a small sign of change or custom.
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