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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
1
Terms of subscription and advertising rates printed at the Aberdeen Washington post office. Correspondence from all parts of the unity desired, with name for publication. Births marriages and deaths notices available upon request. James F Girton publisher of the city paper.
An article by John Vaughn cited in Money argues that gold mining yields profits at far lower costs than silver. It notes several gold mines with low per ton costs and high profits, contrasts with silver’s shrinking profitability, and concludes a motive to end silver coinage is monetary control rather than production costs. County auditor J A Serius adds fiscal notes and savings figures for 1895–1897.
Opposition presses impeachment angle over claimed savings of over $10,000 in the last fiscal year. An Economist letter to the Washingtonian argues for including $11,090 in the earlier report, highlighting expenses of $59,868 on pages 11 to 13, 1895.
James W. Divilbiss of the Montesano Vidette died after years of overwork and illness. He founded the Vidette fifteen years ago, built it into a model weekly paper, and fought fever and consumption after a winter without help in Rossland. He sought relief in California, returned home to die, and died trusting Christ.
In a sharp blast, the Elma Chronicle accuses harbor mill companies of cheating loggers by paying with 90 day paper or discounted own paper with San Francisco checks. Banks charge cashing fees, while cashiers pose as charitable. The writer condemns the practice as unjust.
The Washingtonian concedes an error over the tax levy and criticizes the cited saving for the coming year. It disputes claims about transferring road funds between districts and notes records show such transfers have occurred. The piece also cites Indian government fears on reopening gold and silver mints and praises the county surveyor for removing the South Bay drawbridge from the wet.
The article surveys bridge maintenance in Montesano County, gold production and distribution from 1889 to 1896, cotton price declines, and lumber industry dynamics in Washington. It notes fragile county bridges, gold coinage impacts on treasuries, cotton market weakness due to supply and demand, and possible winter mill shutdowns affecting prices and labor.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for sickness and claims Blood's Sarsaparilla provides actual cures. It states Hood's Pills ease the liver and bowels and promise relief from sick headache.
A Chehalis county homesteader fights a land department agent Holsinger over cancellations and residence claims. The letter accuses Holsinger of falsehoods, misrepresenting improvements valued far higher than stated and of fabricating residence and professional work details to undermine the claimant.
The letter from Washington denounces Freeman and Holsinger related misrepresentations burdening poor homesteaders in Chehalis county. It cites a lawyer noting substantial losses and calls for punishment. Also praised are The Aberdeen Herald and local business support, with a brief ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co.
Steamer Del Norte arrives from San Francisco. Rev Williams draws crowded attendance at the Baptist church with "A High Roller." Gate City merchant John Douglas tours the area via Bob Lowry. Hood Mining Co. reports rich leads on Colville Reservation. Mrs I B Cooper hosts a birthday gathering netting twenty seven dollars. A new milk wagon for Mayor Karr is being built by Holman and Cullen. The schooner Novelty from Alaska faced a dangerous voyage near Gray's Harbor with a crew surviving a perilous start to port.
A series of property transfers and deeds recorded in Aberdeen and Hoquiam includes Charles B Harmon and others granting parcels in section 22 township 17 range 6 to Arthur J White Joseph Snider Salvanus J White and a fourth party. Sarah J Abell transfers multiple lots in block 16 to J W Burlington. Elma Eureka and James Smith acquire several plots in Aberdeen. Wilkinson Seaman and Wrenarity references noted with parcels in blocks 44 45 and 51. A 6000 US transfer to Wm F Baker appears alongside the Hoquiam add Lots 7 and 8 in block 45 to Harry C Heermans. David Miller transfers Lot 6 in Hoquiam to Caroline H Felling son. Satsop Mercantile and Creamery Co transfers 1s acre in northwest 4 see Ol 186 and adjacent lands to KG Morgan, with other lands listed.
Twenty three passengers from St Michael and eight from Dawson endured a storm damaged voyage on the ice hound route with several miners asserting rich fortunes. Local observers note crop shortfalls and speculate on county politics as fusion in elections faces fracture and Republican influence looms.
Fifty five tons of farm produce were shipped from Montesano to harbor points on Tuesday. After weeks of mill site talks, the committee secured land from Mrs. C N Byles between the elevated roadway end and the railroad track. Logs will be stored in the river and moved to the mill by a slip under the county road. County Clerk Cheney reports the supreme court decision upholding the superior court in Bennett et al v N P Ry Co. If not appealed, many North river settlers may have to pay the railroad for land and improvements.
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