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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
3
Mrs. F G Deming returns from Pacific Beach and Evans Drug Co promotes headache capsules and Razors strops brushes and barber supplies. Social clubs meet in Knights of Pythias hall and West Third street while a long list of visitors and residents trade news in Grays Harbor.
Rugs and rag rugs made from old carpets and fabrics advertised by Art Rug Weavers at 119 North G Street. Silk portieres and related textile pieces also featured for sale.
Governor Lister appoints Dr. S. L. Monk of Montesano to the state dental board. A daughter weighing eleven pounds is born to Mr. and Mrs. John Greer. W. T. McBride leaves for Pleasanton, California after city visit. St Agnes Guild hosts at 608 Hanna Ave. Aberdeen General Hospital treats Mrs. J. H. Mayhall for stomach trouble. Congregational church ladies plan luncheon tomorrow. Bowes family returns from Charlotte Michigan after brother’s illness and death.
Steamer Helene was held in port from Thursday to Saturday after a libel by Federal Judge Cushman following a complaint by Hoquiam stevedore Edward Loof. Bail of 16000 was posted by E Kruse E T Kruse and E T Taylor. Loof seeks 7500 for injuries from an Aug 2 incident loading lumber at Lytle mill claiming loss of earning capacity and 5 a day.
The Olympia Lodge of Perfection No 2 conferred all degrees from the fourth to the twelfth on a class of about 20 at the Masonic Temple. Work began at 2 p m and concluded around 10 30 p m with what was likely the largest gathering on Grays Harbor. Visitors from Seattle attended as initiatory ceremonies led by prominent state men preceded a banquet.
America's foremost actor-manager Mr. Faversham presents Julius Caesar with bold stage business not in original directions and not previously used. He defies strict precedent when logic and dramatic effect justify it. The Grand hosts the production tomorrow night.
Edgar Selwyn presents The Country Boy a comedy about a New York bound youth who succumbs to the city’s lure and a chorus girl. A reforming force helps him regain self respect and ambition as he faces despair and renewal in urban life.
Northern Pacific Railway crews clear debris between tracks from Wishkah River bridge to Union Station. Improvements enhance the area along the railroad to the station.
Andy Taylor of Walla Walla reports three months of stomach trouble improved by Plant Juice. He credits the tonic with relieving indigestion gas and bloating and plans to continue use. Eaton and Swaney drug store sells it.
Several prominent grocery firms and S. W. Johnston Transfer Co create Central Delivery Co to cut distribution costs. The firm will use the bakery building at East First and East streets, start with five wagons and two auto vans, and operate in seven districts. Orders are picked up at four daily times and delivered from a central station to all districts so customers receive deliveries simultaneously.
About 40 admirers gathered at the Hotel Washington Friday night to honor Theodore Roosevelt. The event celebrated his early campaign initiative and praised his role in backing the movement that led to the Panama Canal.
Ownership and management declaration for the Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald of Aberdeen Washington lists editor John J Carney managing editor Jno J Carney business manager Jno J Carney and publisher Aberdeen Printing Co. Stockholders include Aberdeen Printing Co Jno J Carney and J E Hutchinson with bonds and securities held by J C Carney. Notarized October 13 1913 by N P Bryan Notary Public.
Christian Science Church located on First Street near Broadway. Service at 11 o'clock Sunday with Wednesday evening service at 8. Reading room at 881 Finch Building open daily 1:30 to 5 except Sundays.
The 1913 whaling season ends with 211 whales caught by three vessels Westport 94 Aberdeen 81 Paterson 36. Six sperm whales brought about $10 000 each and other species yield $2000 to $3000. Bay City plant uses remains to make fertilizer, boosting company income.
James Mounceer an English native and Chehalis county pioneer passed away Friday morning at his Satsop home after a paralysis stroke. The 81 year old settled near Satsop, carved a farm from the forest, and raised six children with his wife. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Satsop church with relatives and friends in attendance.
The Knights of Columbus Aber deen Council No. 1448 elected officers for the new term. George Nyere was named Grand Knight with G. W. Makurath as Deputy Grand Knight. Other officers include Fred W. Hastert Chancellor Stanley Zelasko Warden Wm Foelkner Treasurer B F Burgess Financial Secretary Frank Sla deck Recording Secretary Rev Father Quain Chaplain Frank O Connor Advocate Francis Donovan Inside Guard.
A wedding at the Swedish Mission church led by Rev. John J. Hulen drew nearly three hundred guests to the A O U W hall Saturday. The couple will reside in Aberdeen after an elaborate supper following the ceremony.
Dr C I Prescott won the Halferty cup golf match at Grays Harbor Country Club on Sunday. Geo Maxwell of Hoquiam placed second with Tom Taylor third Glen Snider fourth Guy Halferty fifth and Geo Kellogg of Hoquiam sixth. Play next Sunday will be for the Snider cup.
Thousands swear by Dr King’s New Life Pills a mild gentle laxative for constipation. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio Texas says they are the best pills my wife and I have taken. Price 25c at druggists or by mail H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A concise editorial remark underscores the newspaper's role in shaping public belief, claiming that what appears in the Herald carries authoritative weight and reflects community sentiment. The line emphasizes trust in the paper as a local chronicle.
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