Aberdeen Campaign Aims to Adopt Commission Form
Aberdeen hosts a Tuesday meeting in the council chamber launching a campaign for the Commission form of government. The Aberdeen Progressive club was organized to lead the effort, with leaders from Hoquiam Mayor Starry Ferguson and Hon. Sidney Moor Heath praising the plan and detailing cost savings and centralized city management.
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Commission
Aberdeen
City Council
Aberdeen Progressive Club
J. C. Pearson
Jnc
J. Carney
Starry Ferguson
Hoquiam
Ferguson
Sidney Moor Heath
State to expose Wildcat Ditches
The public commission will investigate wild cat irrigation firms after oral complaints. It is alleged they overvalue land and promise water from an inadequate supply. Pre existing companies fall outside jurisdiction, but findings of fact will be published if a complaint is filed.
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Olympia
Public Commission
Wildcat Irrigation Companies
Growth of Hoquiam and Aberdeen Fueled by New Homes
Substantial building activity centers on both sides of the Hoquiam Aberdeen area with homes costing 400 to 2000 dollars rising from swampy lots. The widening growth links Hoquiam and Aberdeen as streetcar access and new plank roads attract residents and boost urban upbuilding.
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West Aberdeen
East Hoquiam
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Hughey Hoonan Couple Wed in Gray Harbor Home
Miss Marion Hughey and Mr Andrew Stuart Hoonan were married last evening at the groom's parents home 316 West First street Rev Charles McDermoth officiating Immediate friends attended A wedding supper followed then the couple moved to their new West Sixth street residence Hoonan a teller at United States National Bank. the bride previously worked as a stenographer for Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co The couple have many friends in Grays Harbor wishing them happiness and prosperity.
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Marion Hughey
Andrew Stuart Hoonan
P. H. Hoonan
West First Street
Charles McDermoth
West Sixth Street
Hoonan
United States National Bank
Grays Harbor
Alfalfa Growing Guidelines From State Station Bulletin
The State Experiment Station reports alfalfa can be grown in Western Washington with well drained land and deep soil. Plant early in spring, seed alone, inoculate with native bacteria, harrow to bury inoculant, and pasturage first season. Bulletin 80 provides full seeding details. free copies available from the Experiment Station, Pullman Washington.
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State Experiment Station
Washington
State Experimental Station
Pullman, Wash
Grays Harbor Women’s Clubs Hold Autumn Meeting
The Grays Harbor Federation of Women’s Clubs met at Cosmopolis with 80 members from Hoquiam Aberdeen Montesano and more. They voted not to renew with the State Federation and considered reducing per capita tax. Miss Harriett Best provided entertainment as a Victrola played music. next gathering slated for Hoquiam in January.
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Chehalis County
Grays Harbor
Lyman Sperry
L. H. Burnett
Southwestern Washington Development Association
State Federation of Women's Clubs
H. B. Marcy
Montesano
Federation
J. S. McKee
State Historical Society
Harriett Best
Victrola
Hoquiam
Railroad Rumors Reach Chehalis River Bridge Move
Rumor claims Northern Pacific plans to relocate its Chehalis River bridge near Max Chuck Creek and enter Aberdeen via Cosmopolis. Report states the new bridge, built by the O and W and Milwaukee roads, is ready to be rebuilt with entry rights secured in joint- occupancy agreements.
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Cosmopolis
Max Chuck Creek
Chehalis River
Max Chuck
Aberdeen
Milwaukee Roads
Northern Pacific
Commission Names Physicians for Aberdeen Injury Reports
The Industrial Insurance commission named Dr. I. R. Watkins of this city as Aberdeen examiner for work injury reports under the new law. Dr. A. J. McIntyre will serve Hoquiam, Dr. G. E. Marcy Montesano and Dr. H. Blair Elma as examining physicians.
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The
Industrial Insurance Commission
I. R. Watkins
Aberdeen
A. J. MclIntyre
Hoquiam
G. E. Marcy
Montesano
H. Blair
Elma
City Council to Condemn Land for Easement and Delays
The Aberdeen council rejected a report to pay $1,000 to the Irvines for an easement for a North Aberdeen bridge and voted to begin condemnation through the courts. Several street projects and petitions were discussed or referred, with bids approved for Broadway street and talks of ward re districts and delays provoking debate.
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Nance Committee
William Irvine
North Aberdeen Bridge
Newell Street
Wishkah
Heron Street
Lincoln Streets
Fire and Light Committee
Railroad Avenue
Jeffries
Thurston Street
Ewart
Cherry Street
Road Avenue
Elsie Moore
Broadway Street
Fred Herron
Carl Gallin
Tacoma Dredging Company
Randall Street
Charles Larkins
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Progressive Club
Aberdeeen
Sperry
Future of
J. B. Cotter
J. E. Calder
Evans Drug Co
Maine
Spencer
Denver Republican
Erty
Hughey—Hoonan
State Agricultural College
Western Washington
Irvine
West Boulevard
C. W. Ewart
E. A. Bradner
Lawrence Street
Hume Street
Torney
Crioyen
Clark
Smith
Larkin
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