Local notes and notices from Aberdeen area
A roundup of brief items including visits and travels of residents, business trips by Dr. Wood and Editor Sullivan, hunting on North Beach, local sales at Second Hand Store, church and club meetings, road and rail notes, and upcoming events such as Kirmiss and a fancy fair at Koehler block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Chehalis County
E.G. Hunt
J. S. Rasor
Indian Territory
Alvin Jones
C. Jay Arnold
Democratic War Horse
Wynoch
Aberdeen
Longshoreman Falls Overboard at Cosmopolis Dock
H Hain, a Cosmopolis longshoreman, fell into the river Monday morning and drowned. Though seen sinking and attempted by comrades to assist, his body has not yet been recovered. He was unmarried and had only recently come to Cosmopolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hain
Cosmopolis
Vessels Load Lumber for San Francisco at Multiple Mills
The schooner Zampa loads at the Anderson and Middleton mill for San Francisco. The Viking sailed for San Francisco yesterday from the same mill. John A. sailed from the Pedro yesterday. A. B. Johnson arrived at the Wilson mill Monday to load for San Francisco. Grace Dollar arrived at the American mill Monday and is loading for San Francisco. W. H. Kruger arrived at Bryden and Leitch mill Monday to load for San Francisco. Wm. Olson arrived at West and Slade mill Monday and is loading for San Francisco. Dutard arrived at Aberdeen Lumber and Shingle Co. mill Saturday to load for San Pedro. Coquille River arrived Monday at Aberdeen mill and sailed with lumber for San Francisco yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viking
San Francisco
Anderson & Middleton Mill
John A
San Pedro
A. B. Johnson
Wilson Mill
Grace Dollar
American Mill
W. H. Kruger
Bryden & Leitch Mill
Wm. Olson
West & Slade Mill
Dutard
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Co
Aberdeen Fire Department Masquerade Ball Marks Tenth Anniversary
The Aberdeen Fire Department held its tenth anniversary masquerade ball on Saturday with strong attendance and funds. The grand march at 9:30 featured D. H. Wyckoff and Miss Sayers in elaborate costumes. Prizes went to Miss Alice Newcombe with Mr. R. McRae for most original characters and other awards for best sustained characters, best waltzers, and best dressed lady with several honorable mentions among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Fire Department
D. H. Wyckoff
Sayers
Alice Newcombe
R. McRae
Alberta Dolan
Will Winchell
Mamie McKinlay
Geo. Estes
Eva Mills
Minnie Jones
Elsie Sayers
Mable McKinlay
Winnie Coyle
Messrs
Chas. Haynes
Percy Perry
Herman Anderson
Northern Pacific Announces Low Settlers Excursions in 1900
The Northern Pacific will offer low settlers excursion fares from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Duluth St Louis and Omaha to western points including Grays Harbor and Spokane. One way fares from St Paul to Spokane and west are 25 with round trip 40. from Chicago to Spokane and west 30 with round trip 50. Tickets sold each Tuesday Oct 16 to Nov 27 1900 and Tuesdays Feb 12 to Apr 30 1901.
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Northern Pacific
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
St. Louis
Omaha
Grays Harbor
Spokane
Points West
Marriages and theater notes amid campaign and boxing events
Ernest Everett of Silverton and Gertrude Green of Aber deen wed in Portland on October 16 with brothers of the bride in attendance. The Heraup congratulates the couple who will reside in Silverton after November 5. The Dailey Company stages at Acme Opera House all week presenting A Mad Marriage East Lynne and A Runaway Wife. Williams pleads guilty in a Montesano jail case. Elliott acquitted. Dobbins returns from Alaska to pursue a lawsuit against the steamer Lane. Union campaign meetings report strong attendance and list upcoming appointees. Boxing match announced for November 2 at Acme Opera House with Welch versus Cox, plus preliminary bouts. admission scales set from 1 to 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Everett
Silverton
B.C
Gertrude T. Green
Aberdeen
Portland
Chas. R
Alfred Green
Heraup
B. C
Dailey
Acme Opera House
May Nannary
East Lynne
Williams
Elliott
Garman & Barkley
Anncelor
Montesano
D. W. Dobbins
Alaska
Hoquiam
Mickey Welch
Australia
Tommy Cox
California
Will Harris
Will Crawford
Martin Denny
England
Astoria
Uncalled Letters List for Aberdeen Post Office Week
The Aberdeen post office reports uncalled letters for the week ending Oct 21 19u0. Names include Brundage J W Johnson T Buckaman Miss C Jacobson O B Crenshaw J H Jakobsen John Duffy John Mattonen Miss C Esgses Ludlow Kerr David Embretson G Peterson Mrs Stella Gilliam J A McDonald W D Henderson James Price J W Hansen Henry Price E L Holm Wm Shern Mrs Clara C Jones C W Starrgis Jas Persons. Please say Advertised when calling. Cuas R. Ben P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Brundage
J W Johnson
T Buckaman
C Jacobson
O B Crenshaw
J H Jakobsen
John Duffy
John Mattonen
C Esgses
Ludlow Kerr
David Embretson
G Peterson
Stella Gilliam
J A McDonald
W D Henderson
James Price
J W Hansen
Henry Price
E L Holm
Wm Shern
Clara C Jones
C W Starrgis
Jas
Cuas
R. Ben
P. M
City War Rants Payable On Presentation Aberdeen
Notice states all City of Aberdeen general fund warrants will be paid on presentation to the treasurer James Patterson. Interest on the general fund warrants ceases October 25, 1900. Dated Aberdeen Washington October 24, 1900.
Democratic Rally Voices Against Money Oligarchy
About 500 people gathered in Firemen's hall to hear Gov. John R. Rogers and J. T. Ronald speak. Ronald critiqued currency, trusts, imperialism and militarism while avoiding personal attacks, drawing Republicans to stay through the end as cheers followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Rogers
J. T. Ronald
Jno
J. Carney
Daily Bulletin
Bulletin
Seattle P.I
Republican Central Committee
Ronald
Gov. Rogers
Lincoln
Aberdeen Council Deliberates on Warrant, Street, and Tax Issues
Wm Anstie acted mayor pro tem in Stockwell’s absence. The council laid on the table an improvement ordinance for Kst sidewalks. A 18 mill tax levy for 1900 on $727632 valuation would raise about $13097.37. attorney to draft. Treasurers’ warrants to be called in, reports referred to finance. Street committee approved Crain bill 16.65. cattle at large ordinance to be amended. Warrant registration and payment in order, reference to ordinance 93. Planking of G st to Third st. River st and alley in blk 42 completed. New sewer planned on H st to the alley between 2nd and 8rd st. P F & L and water committees given more time on rail and water reports. Two 16 cent lights to be placed at each end of Heron st bridge. Dora Fellows spoke on dance halls. H B McNeil contract referred to street committee with power. McLafferty asked for sidewalks from Young to Lincoln. City to advertise guaranteed warrant payments for North Aberdeen improvements. bids opened Nov 3. G st grade inquiry by street committee. Market st lines referred to street committee. Marshal ordered to stop music in saloons from Sunday 6am to Monday 6am. First and H st street light moved to Second and H. Warrant issuance for Hume and Hats improvements. East Aberdeen street filling petition referred to street committee. Fred Redinger water main extension referred to water committee. Peters from John Anderson et al attached to planking petition. Wilson Bros & Co fence on Market st read and filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Anstie
Stockwell
Finance Committee
O. L. Crain
G St
Third St
River St
H St
Heron St. Bridge
Dora Fellows
H. B. McNeil
First St
D. McLafferty
Young St
Lincoln St
North Aberdeen
Market St
Hume
A. J. West
Aberdeen
Fred Redinger
Water Committee
John Anderson
G. F. Karshner
Wilson Bros. & Co
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Promises Cold Cure
The advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Two Candidates Compete for Legislature Seat in Local Election
The race features J. J. Carney for the Democrats and N. W. Busy for the Republicans. The winner will receive a gold headed cane as prize. Each vote costs ten cents. Tellers listed are S. C. Maker for Carney and J. P. Sullivan for Busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Carney
Democratic
Minee
N. W. Busy
Repubican
S. C
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Kxkaufman’ S
UMBR
Kaufman
Crays Harbor
T. Beemer
Dr. Wood
Seattle
D. H. Johnson
Elma
Koehler
Capt
L. L. Darling
Walla Walla
J. C. Cross
Supreme Court
Jos. Kent
Skykomish
Chas. McDermoth Jr
Rey
Chas. McDermoth
Kingsbury
Guarman & Barkley
D. Brecht
D. Brecht & Co
Ostrander
Wash
Olympia
al. Firth
Nels Nelson
Geo. Potts
Creech Bros
K. Zelasko
G and
Wishkah Streets
C. G. Heifner
J.C. Biles
Biles
O. A. Myres
L. Hays
Will Lanning
Nome
Buster Creek Mining Company
R. I. Ogburn
Westport
Gus, Stratton
Dawson
Reliable Clothier
R. R. McDonald
Gus. Moulton
Klondike
Mr. McDonald
East
L. W. Walter and
AO. C. Vammen
Ben Ladue
Mr. Ladue
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Aberdeen Citizens Band
Electric Light Works
Pattison
Cosmopolis Enterprise
Merwin
F Street
Zampa
Fire Department
JUST
Todd
Union Campaign Committee
W. F. Crawford
John A. Gilkey
J.C. Cross
Summit
Connie
Onakville
Satsop
Porter
Neushkah
City Council
Ely
Neuskah River
G. M. Powell
Catarra
Og Hayfever
Westen Strest
New York
Pingree & Smith’s
Pitenee
Sam
Jeff
GEO. Fisher
TEL
Aberdeen Grocery Company
Moulton
Shelley
Bras
Commercial Block
Nicholson
Tie Nichols Tooktoba
Eighth Avenue
Newark
Bev
Edward A. Wilson
Brooklyn
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