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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
3
The Herald reports on a wave of social and business visits including Evans' Drug Co. patrons, A. A. Star Transfer services, and downtown contractors. It notes the new O W R N bridge paint job, births, travelers, and Chamber activity with mentions of Stapp appeal, Lillie trip, and Kenal Construction sewer work.
The local humane society has investigated six cases of cruelty to animals in the past ten days. An advertisement from Evans Drug Co. touts Sure Thing Corn Cure as a remedy suitable for corns aggravated by hot weather.
All grocery stores and butcher shops will close tomorrow at 1 PM and stay closed for the rest of the day to allow employees to attend the county fair in Hoquiam and Aberdeen.
Divers with the Tacoma Dredging Company have raised the sunken dredge from the Chehalis River bottom. They expect it ready for towing to the flats within a few days as work progresses in good shape.
The Emeneker Piano Co leased the room at 208 South H Street adjoining their store, adding 358 feet of frontage on H Street. The two rooms will be connected to improve display space as business grows, says C. G. Emeneker.
Samuel Benn aged founder of Aberdeen testified before the King county grand jury in Seattle. He was questioned about his son E B Benn’s testimony in the superior court during the C W Wappenstein trial. Benn praised the courtesy of the grand jury and prosecuting attorney.
Ada Lundgren of 106 First Street was forced at gunpoint at 1 am by an unknown intruder who demanded access to a safe containing 120 dollars. The attacker fled after the theft. police suspect the Lundgrens were known to the suspect.
Objectors to the D street extension assessment roll presented substantial testimony before Superior Judge Mason Irwin in Aberdeen City Hall. After they finished their case, the court adjourned to a future date when Judge Irwin will return to Aberdeen to complete the evidence.
Banks and city offices close for Columbus Day and schools do not observe the holiday. Tomorrow schools open at 1 PM then dismiss for a trip to the fair with free admission for pupils.
Governor M E Hay will address the public at the fair grounds Friday afternoon from the grand stand. He will be accompanied by state officials and hosted by the Fair association. Music by two bands and activities mark school children's day with high expectations.
The Series on Conversions and a Young People’s meeting begin at 6 30 p m with cordial invitations extended. A home like church hosts a C W E M event and a Ladies Aid gathering. A new teachers training class meets at 7 30 p m each Wednesday supervised by the pastor. Enroll now.
Representatives from Montesano Elma Oakville Hoquiam and Aberdeen meet at Chehalis City Hall at 2 PM to discuss a county wide district plan. Citizens will explain the bill and its aims. Support grows for a unified harbor project and coordinated county action.
At the county fair poultry awards yesterday, S. M. Kegley of North River valley won multiple prizes. In Barred Plymouth Rock he took first and second cockeyels, first to third hens and pullets, and first to second pens. In White Wyandotte, he earned a cock first, hens second and third, and pen first. He also won first for Rose Comb Minorca hen.
Ed Hoover assistant to Superintendent Jerry McGillicuddy roots a timber cruise in Chehalis county for completion by April 1. Hoover says four fifths of the timber has been cruised and the checkup work is now under way, revising earlier July 1 forecasts.
The Aberdeen fire department will give an exhibition drill and run Friday evening at 7 30 o clock on G street from First to Hume. The drill will take place at Heron and G streets.
The Christian Sunday School reports 188 in attendance as the Hoquiam Sunday School contest continues with interest. Mr. Horn outlines this Sunday’s 11:00 AM topic A Bible School Vision followed by 7:30 PM discussion Conversion of a Very Bad Man.
The Herald is dispatched to Eastern correspondents who seek information on local affairs. The move aims to widen coverage and strengthen cross regional exchange of news. Officials hope the distribution will boost awareness and prompt timely responses.
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