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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
2
Waughs News advertises fabric prices from $1.00 to $2.50 a yard for various grades and materials. Ready to wear appeals, but made to order from in-store materials is highlighted. Silks, satins, serges, panamas, crepes, and woolens are offered at multiple price points with a focus on value and range of colors.
Thos A Ray of Elma Washington advertises 70 acres of land one and a half miles east of Elma on a county road. Property is partly improved with a house and other buildings. Asking fifty dollars per acre, sold all or part on small payments. Trade offered including Grays Harbor city property.
Sam Bernard stars in He Came From Milwaukee a musical comedy by Swan Smith Madden Jerome Hirsch Ellis. The plot sends a Milwaukee brewer to assume a duke role in Zurach leading to mistaken identity a drumhead court martial and comic escapades with romance and a mock coronation.
The Herald apologizes for a published critique by actors at the Bijou who blamed pianist Miss Bendlin after being dismissed. The editors investigated claim and found the criticisms undeserved. the actors earned 90 dollars weekly and were fired for poor performances, while Bendlin’s piano work was praised.
Andrew Peterson and J. D. Crary, owners of the tract, propose utilizing the top of Dabney Hill for park purposes. They asked the council to build a road up the hill and reserve the land for residence use except for the area dedicated to a park.
The Elks hosted a Friday night smoker in Aberdeen that was praised as one of the best of its kind in years. Attendees enjoyed a top notch program and an unparalleled lunch, with credit given to the committee for organizing a fine event.
The timber lands cruise in Chehalis county advances faster than expected and will likely finish by April 1 next year for the 1912 assessment. Costs may be about 380000 dollars, slightly under estimates, with enough lands found to cover the cruise through taxes in a few years.
Elma light and water committee and Fire Chief France gain approval to buy 500 feet of new hose for the fire department. Hose is 15 years old in parts and failed at the last fire. When delivered, old hose will be moved to the schoolhouse for fire protection.
W H H Cady owner of Grays Harbor Renovatory and Dye Works at Aber deen visited Elma on Tuesday and appointed Elma Steam Laundry as agents to handle future collections for the business.
Hoquiam reports 11 establishments with government retail licenses operating without paying city taxes. Officials indicate an investigation of the restricted district is likely as several liquor sellers in the area may be noncompliant. Police claim some licensees are not actually selling liquor despite having permits.
Oct 20 Spokane report says the six round main event fell apart with Mack crushed by Mack and Lamb. the Flying Dutchman faced Sailor Peterson in a solid bout while Rueter and Davis showed good form. Referee Conners halted the Lamb Mack clash and denied pay for Mack.
The dredge Tacoma and tug Tyee arrived in Grays Harbor on Saturday. Preparations begin in a few days with pipeline setup and dredging of the lower channel planned as soon as readiness allows.
A large land tract bought from Mike Woods by Grays Harbor Land Co is being surveyed by civil engineer M Alexander of Hoquiam. The land will be divided into small tracts and marketed soon.
The Montesano clerks issued licenses during the week to J Bacchus and Neva C Albert R Tuomnen and Impi Lassila Axel Jaki and Martha Lepista Vern R Cheadle and Essie M Council Nick Delia Fane Kovich Isaac Bastian Orilla Byrd Peter Sedeen and Sister Lidbaum.
Ed Liddell in charge of Elma exhibit reports high public interest. Housewives asked where to buy items for their tables as Harbor residents learn county agricultural resources and timber wealth were showcased, making the fair a revelation for many attendees.
Hoquiam mayor Harry Ferguson refused a permit for contractor David Whittington to move the old library across Seventh Street citing risk to the city telephone system. A 100 pair cable runs along the street. moving the building would require cutting the cable. The library building, bought from the city by R B Dandy for 1200 dollars, would be moved to his corner property at Fourth and Fourth streets pending new authorization.
Copalis Oct 28 The Quinkault Canning Company's cannery, destroyed by fire weeks ago, will begin rebuilding the first of next month. Stockholders vote to erect a larger, better plant with top quality machinery capable of higher output.
The Daisy Gadsby, built at Mathews Shipyards, was towed over the bar by the tug Goliath toward San Francisco for machinery installation. It carries a ballast cargo of lumber and is the largest steamer yet built on Grays Harbor with a 1,000,000 feet lumber capacity for coastwise trade.
Grayport hotel building and property sold to C J Sims of Seattle, who acquires controlling interest. The deal follows a separate North Yakima land transaction linked to J S McKee and others.
Aberdeen Printing Co promotes modern job printing at moderate prices and lists phone contact 5401 for inquiries. The notice emphasizes value and accessibility for customers seeking quality printing services.
Hoquiam High School football players faced a rough trip when a car failed to arrive in Westport on schedule for a voyage to Tokeland by auto and then a steamer to South Bend. The team waited for the afternoon boat, then returned home Saturday without playing.
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