County Exhibit Plan Proposed for Governor’s Train Tour
Aberdeen and Hoquiam to share space on the governor’s special train carrying western governors. Chehalis county exhibit funded by local chambers with Aberdeen 150 Hoquiam 75 Montesano 50 Elma 50 Oakville 25 totals cover 300 space plus 50 installation. Dudley G Allen guiding outreach to Montesano Ima and Oakville for county representation. Literature to accompany the tar for the November 28 departure from St Paul.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Dudley G. Allen
Chamber of Commerce
Montesano
Ima
Oakville
Chehalis County
South Middle West
East
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Elma
St. Paul
Government to Place Large Lumber Order for Philippines
Seattle October 12 One of the largest government lumber orders in months will be awarded November 4 by the United States quartermaster. The contract covers 2 795 960 feet of timber for the Philippine islands with delivery points in Seattle Tacoma or other Puget Sound locations or Portland. The bulk is for timbers. The piece notes potential monthly savings in Centralia through economical administration, arguing up to 800 dollars monthly.
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Seattle
United States Quartermaster
Philippine Islands
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Portland
Centralia
Centrafia
Councilman Wins Scrap and City Improvements Passed
The council ordered payment of $2788 for the North Aberdeen bridge and approved alley, Simpson avenue, and Eleventh street improvement resolutions. An ordinance licensing vehicles for hire was introduced, objections on I street work were withdrawn, and light and franchise items were delayed or referred. Modern job printing services offered by Aberdeen Printing Co.
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North Aberdeen Bridge
Block 4
Simpson Avenue
Jefferson
Division Street
Eleventh Street
Broadway
L Street
Ewart
I Street
Mutual Heat and Light Company
Fire Department
Committee On Fire and Water
Wolff Anniversary Sale Marks 15 Years in Aberdeen
The Wolff Mercantile announces a storewide anniversary sale to celebrate 15 years in Aberdeen expanding to Grays Harbor. Daily special lots will be offered at actual cost or near it to emphasize goodwill offerings and a specialty store concept across departments.
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Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
Sale of Real Estate in Chehalis County Washington
Public auction announced for the estate of R C Kearney deceased in Aberdeen Washington. Auction set for November 3 1911 at 2 00 pm at Jeffries and Sumner streets corner Aberdeen. One half undivided interest in Lots 9 10 11 Block 12 Rice Add to Aberdeen. Ten percent down balance upon court confirmation. Administrator H E Hulet. First publication Oct 12 1911.
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Superior Court
State of Washington
Chehalis
R. C. Kearney
Chehalis County
Said County
Jeffries and
Sumner Streets
City of
Aberdeen
County of
H. E. Hulet
Publisher's Notice on Missed Herald Delivery
City subscribers who do not receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays will have the City Messenger Co send a paper to the address at once. Tel 5931 reinforces this service assurance.
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Herald
City Messenger Co
Schooner Olson Lost in Storm Off Lower California Sea
The four mast schooner Oliver J. Olson captained by C W Stream was blown ashore at Cape Falso Lower California after leaving Grays Harbor for Guymas. All hands survived but the vessel is a total loss. Built in Aberdeen Washington in 1900 the ship measured 177.5 feet by 38.6 and 14 feet depth. Lumber market conditions push bids as lumbermen expect many offers.
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Seattle
Seattle Merchants’ Exchange
Oliver J. Olson
C. W. Stream
Cape Falso
California
Grays Harbor
Guymas Lumber Lad
Stream
Olson & Mahoney
Panama
San Francisco
Olson
Aberdeen
Wash
J. Lindstrom
City Messenger Telephones Updated and Manager Comment
The City Messenger Company installed two phone lines Nos 6931 and 5941 with one always open and a call to central. Hoquiam city commission held a meeting with G A Gillett proposing leasing Nineteenth street end but took no action. Mayor Ferguson moved the meeting room due to odors from a stable and the tax levy ordinance was favorably reported and passed. Bills totaling 5425.60 were allowed and Smith street property owners were denied a three year plan in favor of immediate payment.
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City Messenger Company
K. L. Zeek
Hoquiam
G. A. Gillett
G. & M. Construction Company
Nineteenth Street
Ferguson
Ogden
Smith Street
Flour firm displays Pyramid flour model at fair
At the Puyallup Fair a flour company presented a model of its factory and demonstrated production of over 4000 barrels daily of Pyramid flour. The display included pricing and was arranged by Aberdeen Printing Co.
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Puyallup Fair
Night train urged for Seattle and Portland runs
Hoquiam citizens urge railroad officials to add a night train on both the Seattle and Portland routes. They say a night service would let business travelers sleep and wake in Hoquiam ready for morning work, saving time on trips to the harbor.
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Hoquiam
Seattle
Portland
Butted Man With His Head Hoquiam Fight
As a result of a street fight last night in Hoquiam, Jack sustained injuries after being head butted by an assailant. Police reported the incident occurred late evening and are reviewing witness statements for leads.
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Hoquiam
Jack
Notable Arrests After On Street Fight
Tom Johnson Reed and J Hansen were arrested following a street confrontation. Johnson and Reed fought. Reed swung at Johnson, who grabbed Reed by the coat lapels and headbutted him, knocking Reed out.
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Reed
Tom Johnson
J. Hansen
Johnson
County School Fund Apportions State Money to Counties
Olympia Oct. 11. State superintendent H B Dewey apportions school funds totaling 231451 55 among Washington counties. Chehalis county gets 6372 58 King county receives 49740 Wahkiakum county obtains 542 30, the smallest share.
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Olympia
H. B. Dewey
Chehalis
King County
Wahkiakum County
New Warehouse Nears Completion in Hoquiam
Hoquiam on October 12 reports rapid progress on a new warehouse under construction. The article notes ongoing construction activity and expected completion timelines.
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Hoquiam
Union Meat Company Opens Harbor Distribution House
The Union Meat Company has opened a harbor distribution house in the city with plans for a cold storage plant. A large crane will handle meats and storage space will hold 60 beef carcasses. The F. G. Foster Company will build on the Hoquiam River and occupy its site within 30 days.
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F. G. Foster Company
Hoquiam
Union Meat Company
Tacoma Census Supervisor Kelley Indicted in Fraud Probe
Guy E. Kelly supervisor of the Tacoma census Stacey M. Corwin chief assistant and W A McKenzie census agent indicted by a federal grand jury for census frauds. Kelly arrested today posting 2500 bond on each charge.
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Tacoma
Guy E. Kelly
Stacey M. Corwin
Kelly
W. A. McKenzie
United States Census Bureau
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Commercial Club
Philippines
Aberdeen Printing Co
WOLFF
GAGE
TOR Aberdeen
Europe
Geo. J. Wolff
Guymas
Commission
Kelley
Crammatte’s Sweet Shop
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