Some Candidates in Chehalis County Politics Face Scrutiny
Editorial examines independence and party influence in Chehalis county elections. It outlines nominees for the state legislature from the 30th district, discusses Harry B. Hewitt of Hoquiam and his background, and introduces county commissioner candidate A J Stewart of Aberdeen, highlighting their long-standing local ties and appealed integrity.
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Chehalis
Hrroup
Hrerato
Olympia
Hodgdon Opposes Hewitt in Thirtieth District Race
The democratic ticket features A S Hodgdon of Hoquiam as a respected Grays Harbor resident and candidate for the Thirtieth district. Born in 1855 in New Hampshire, Hodgdon spent years in Iowa railroading before settling in Chehalis county. His 12 years there built a strong reputation for honesty and reliability as an agent for logging firms, with loggers and mills praising the raft scales he produces.
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Stewart
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
A. J. Stewart
James Stewart
Illinois
Washington
Seattle
Grays Harbor
Bert’? Stewart
Highland Home
Hewitt
A. S. Hodgdon
Hoquiam
Cicens
Hodgdon
New Hampshire
Iowa
Isas
Oscalosa
Iroquiam
Madgden
Bert’? Hodgdon
A Royal Slave Brings Drama Based on The Fair God at Grand
Clarence Bennett presents a stage adaptation of Gen. Wallace’s The Fair God at the Grand theater on Wednesday night October 31. The play amplifies romance and vivid heart interest while drawing on the last days of monarchical Mexico and Maximilian’s fate.
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Mexico
Maximilian
France
Lew Wallace
Clarence Bennett
Grand Theater
Gen. Wallace
Ile
Drunken arrests and fines fill city court action
In police court Judge Drake handles a string of drunks with the city treasury gaining funds. Elmer Chalpin and Henry Vincent fought on G street and paid $10 each. Tom Burns received a 10 day sentence to cure his night’s excess. A J Baker lent $10 to ease next year's assessment.
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A. J. Baker
Herald Dominates Gray's Harbor Readers Market
The Herald stands as the region's leading newspaper in Gray's Harbor, praised by advertisers for its broad reach and trusted presence among local residents.
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Herald
Gray’s Harbor
Wise
Christian Endeavorers Meet at Elma Convention
The Chehalis county Christian Endeavorers held their annual convention in Elma last Thursday. Rev. F. J. VanHorn gave a final address at the Christian church as delegates enjoyed hospitality in local homes despite a daylong storm. New officers were elected: President Geo F Nye Aberdeen, Vice President H F Jones Aberdeen, Secretary Miss Bernice Soisson Hoquiam, Treasurer Lulu Marion Elma.
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Christian Endeavorers
Chehalis County
Elma
F. J. VanHorn
Plywoth
Geo. F. Nye
Aberdeen
V. P
H. F. Jones
Secy
Bernice Soisson
Hoquiam
Treas
Lulu Marion
Sign of the Cross comes to Grand theater Friday
Pittsburg critic hails Wilson Barrett's The Sign of the Cross as a remarkable biblical drama. The same company brings the production to the Grand theater on Friday night November 2 with acclaimed scenery and costumes.
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Pittsburg
R.G. Craerin
Wilson Barrett
America
Wilson Barrette
Grand Theater
County Sunday Schools Session Attended Across Chehalis County
The Chehalis County Sunday School Association held a well attended two day meeting with external specialists led by Mrs. E A Pratt of Tacoma Rev J Miller and Rev W K Moore of Seattle. Officers for the coming year were elected including Rev G A Bale Hoquiam as President and Miss C Palmer Hoquiam as Secretary with J H Brewer Elma as Treasurer and Rev F M Clark Elma as Superintendent of Bible work.
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Chehalis County
G. A. Bale
Hoquiam
H. F. Jones
Aberdeen
C. Palmer
J. H. Brewer
Elma
F. M. Clark
F. J. Miner
J. Lowrie
Jones Acquitted in Aberdeen Murder Trial
Superior court jury found John Jones not guilty after more than fourteen hours deliberation in a murder trial over a shooting on August 31 in Aberdeen. He claimed self defense after a beating and being followed by Wahlgren amid a city longshoremen strike.
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Superior Court
John Jones
Jones
Wahlgren
Aberdeen
The Persecuted Jew and the Modern Spiritual Man
A 19th century World article argues the Jew possesses a superior spiritual instinct. It contrasts ancient persecutions and economic hardship with resilience and idealism, claiming oppression has forged strength and moral resolve, citing historical anecdotes and critics.
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Russia
Hell
New York World
Keeping Youth Through Active Living and Mind Work
The article argues against retirement from life and urges staying in the swim with varied experiences. It contrasts country and city life noting that mindset and change, not age, preserve youth. leisure, theater, and humor help erase age marks and keep the mind vigorous.
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Alhough
Old Joe the frugal farmer hires help and meals rule
A farmer named Old Joe hires a country boy at 5 30 am. They eat breakfast dinner and supper together to save time and money. The boy refuses to work after supper, saying a man's time is his own then. The tale appears from the London Times.
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Old Joe
Joe
London Times
Preacher Converts Candi dates at River Baptism in Louisiana
A colored preacher leads baptism candidates to a Louisiana river where alligators are spotted. An objecting participant questions trusting the Lord, noting a whale's memory versus an alligator swallowing a black man and forgetting him in the sun.
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Louisiana
Jonah
Darky
Conversation Between Nell and Belle in Philadelphia Tadcear
Nell notes her new gown upon meeting May who pretends not to notice. Belle calls May a considerate and tender hearted girl.
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Nell
May
Belle
Philadelphia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised for Skin Injuries
Week Ending October 27 notes quick relief from Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts and skin injuries. Tekonsha resident G. J. Welch endorses it for family use. touted as the quickest pile cure and best healing salve, 25 cents at Evans Drug Co. and Postoffice Pharmacy.
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G. J. Welch
Tekonsha
Mich
Evans Drug Co
Postoffice Pharmacy
Fleet of vessels bound for San Francisco loading in mills
The steamer Quinsault is at Taft Wood mill loading for San Francisco. The steamer Sven sailed from Wilson mill for San Francisco. The schooner Endeavor is loading at Bryden & Leitch mill for San Francisco. The schooner Watson A West sailed from Slade mill for San Francisco. The schooners 8 C Alexander and Philippine are at Union mill loading for San Francisco. The steamer Coronado sailed from Anderson & Middleton mill for San Francisco. The schooners G W Watson and Comet are loading at Anderson & Middleton mill for San Francisco. The schooner Geneva arrived to load at Anderson & Middleton mill for San Francisco.
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Quinsault
Taft Wood Mill
San Francisco
Sven
Wilson Mill
Endeavor
Bryden & Leitch Mill
Watson A. West
Slade Mill
Philippine
Union Mill
Coronado
Anderson & Middleton Mill
G. W. Watson
Comet
Geneva
Anderson & Middleton
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Harry B. Hewitt
Harvard University
Hewitt Logging Company
Henry Hewitt, Jr
Tacoma
Itenry Hewitt, Sr
A J. Stewart
Cold Care
E. L. K. Pharmacy
Quality Drug Store
E, Heron St
Tel
Cross
Grand
County Association of Sunday School
Alex. A. Wahlgren
Herald Printery
Oscar S. Straus
tHume
Castle
York
Annals of Waverley
Hume
Geo. J. Wolff
Aberd Lens
Hume Street
I Street
Masonic Temple
Will Lanning
Dabney Block
Widow Jones Clothing
A. W. Barkley
Widow Jones
Aberdeen Weather Record
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