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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
4
The snippet notes a local Aberdeen publication contact details with editor CABNDY and address 408 East Wishkahtreet, a phone number 3541, and mentions subscription rates and post office mailing status in ash., likely an old on page notice. It lacks full context but preserves key entities and framing.
City subscribers missing the Herald by 6 pm on Mondays and Thursdays should notify the City Messenger Co. at Tel 3551 for immediate home delivery.
The Democratic party nominates Ernest Lis ter as its candidate for representative in Congress from the second district. Lis ter is a prominent contractor with public life experience and broad leadership credentials. The contrast is drawn against Judge McCredie who is criticized for past conduct and partisan actions, while the party notes a divided opposition and weak rival.
Grays Harbor shows little interest as voters face a tight contest between Judge McCredie and Ernest Lister. The district seeks a candidate who can secure federal aid for harbor development, favoring practical impact over party lines and prioritizing regional growth for Portland and the Columbia River.
The piece argues that Grays Harbor missed river and harbor aid under a Columbia River representative and benefited from Cushman in Congress. It urges voters to back Sinest Sister from Tacoma on November 2 to secure more harbor development and navigational improvements at the mouth.
Four of six council members who opposed the railroad franchise announce they will vote for passage next Wednesday night. The two absentees may share a similar stance, making a unanimous vote likely. Insurgents are praised for acting in Aberdeen’s best interests and yielding to public sentiment.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review extols Bryan as a thrice defeated yet undefeated figure of equal cheer. It argues conditions could demand his leadership if foreign foes threaten the nation and a long war arises, praising his patriotism and devotion to the people's welfare.
George Gavas alias George the Greek caused a disturbance on a Cosmopolis streetcar Thursday night chasing the conductor from the car and menacing him with a knife. He was arrested in Aberdeen and jailed. a continuance was set for Friday as his attorney returned from out of town.
The Company G rifle team of the Second Regiment N G W returned from Orilla where state militia competed for the Governor's trophy. Eleven teams entered. Co D Seattle won with 1556 points. Co G placed eighth with 1209. Co F Hoquiam ninth with 1180. Lt O R Austin of the city placed tenth in the individual skirmish. 2nd Lt Reuben H Fleet led the team with 143 points.
The supreme court granted a rehearing in the case of Grays Harbor Boom Co versus J O P Lownsdale. In the superior court Lownsdale won $22 000 verdict against the Boom Company which was appealed. The supreme court reversed the verdict and the rehearing was secured by attorney J C Cross.
Mrs John H Leitch and Misses Carrie and Ruby Wilson return from a four month Europe trip. They left Aberdeen June 2 and traveled constantly visiting major sites across the old world.
Ernest Scott the forty year old motorman who abducted fifteen year old Genevieve Lewis Ward and whose victim has been a patient at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland was released by the Portland grand jury Monday evening. Prosecuting Attorney Campbell and Chief of Police Dean ordered his recapture and he was taken back to Portland. Chief Dean and Attorney Campbell left Friday for Portland to arrange return. Dean has not yet returned and Portland authorities may pursue further prosecution or require a gubernatorial requisition.
The county auditor will receive bids up to 1 00 p m November 1 for a 140 foot trestle bridge over toe creek and for a pile trestle roadway and other repairs to Westport dock.
Local items cover visits by John D. Atkinson and Rev S Edlund while Mivans Drug Co offers supplies. Warnings and delays appear as street work advances, a new dyke project starts, and a fatality misreported name is clarified.
Centralia high school defeated the visiting team by a 7 to 4 score after a Saturday contest. Players DeLosh Anderson Philips Wood White Blackwell Cross Pinckney Glidden Moulton Springer Faulkner represented the visiting squad.
Ten young men in Aberdeen form the Quinsault club and secure rooms in the Aberdeen State bank building as headquarters. The club will include a dining room kitchen sitting room parlor bath and several bedrooms. Arthur Beckenhauer is president Tucker serves as secretary and treasurer Joe Barkley is chef and Robert Waugh assistant chef.
The Herald announces its schedule and commitment to thorough coverage with two weekly editions delivering essential news to readers. The notice emphasizes dependable local reporting, timely updates, and a focus on community interests across venues and platforms.
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