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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
8
Items of interest from across Chehalis County compiled by Aberdeen Herald correspondents. The county items cover local events, notable occurrences, and community news gathered from multiple sections and areas within Chehalis County.
Portland resident Mrs. W H Collins and Tacoma visitor George L B Smith are in Hoquiam for the exposition. Oakville's J P Porter and Elma buyer William Boyce appear in city circles as logging and ranch transactions unfold. A lower dam on the Fast Hoquiam river released 50 logs. a new Elma shingle mill will start by November 5. Elks plan a $30,000 clubhouse and dock improvements are discussed. city registration nears 700 with about 600 votes forecast. Eagles Theater Company to open a four story theater around November 10 at a $15,000 cost.
A series of brief notices from Elma recount residents traveling to Montesano Tacoma Olympia and Bon Crain Bayond with several returning from visits. Local property sales by S W Gaskill and upcoming chicken dinner hosted by Catholic ladies in Odd Fellows Hall on election day November 3 1908.
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Robe Ray died Wednesday morning in Montesano. County treasurer G J Taylor appointed Luroy Herriman deputy to succeed T F Wilcox. Mrs E W Polsfoot left Montesano for Fresno to visit relatives. H J Rice campaigner for sheriff visited Montesano. F Wieniecki sold his home to Wm L Lane and will move to his father's 160 acre Lewis county ranch.
Born to Mr and Mrs G E Vander vort a daughter. Born Wednesday evening to Mr and Mrs J M Collins a son. Marion Winicki is seriously ill at his residence in this city. Wm Simmons returned to his homestead near Castle Rock Wednesday. H W Couch left Wednesday morning for a visit to his old home at Friendsville Illinois.
Andrew J. Jackson Democratic candidate for Chehalis County First District pledges to secure a just cruise of timber lands to ensure equitable taxation. He promises square assessment of property, economical county administration, and an aggressive good roads policy.
Wanted male in Aberdeen to manage expiring subscriptions and win new business using effective methods. Permanent position with salary 1.50 per day plus commission. Preference for experienced applicants but any with strong natural qualifications considered. Send references to R. C. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Bldg New York 11 21.
The Helene and Alice Cook are loading at the Slade mill for Honolulu while the M. Turner loads at the West mill for Callao Peru. The E. B. Jackson lies at the waterfront awaiting further orders.
Vessels and ships including Pollock Newburg Tahoe Santa Monica Santa Barbara Eldorado and A B Johnson are loading or sailing from Wilson Slade Union Anderson Middleton Lindstrom shipyards for destinations such as San Francisco San Pedro and South America. Eldorado undergoing overhaul before upcoming charter voyage.
A long list of patrons highlights services from a car ticket to a full sheet poster. The ad invites readers to consider placing orders for printing work.
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