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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
1
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Edward F. Trefz of the U S Chamber of Commerce told about a hundred at the Hotel Washington that business men must unite and organize. He warned of heavy regulation and tariff issues while eluding that postwar recovery hinges on stronger industry and policy protection. W C Mumaw led the Aberdeen meeting and F C Wilcox warned that shingles may doom Washington’s industry without relief.
Captain Hubbenette and his wife Miss Goldie L Redinger are on a honeymoon in San Francisco and may sail soon for Brazil with the steamship Columbia of Wilson Bros line. The ceremony was held at Montesano on September 28 officiated by Rev C F Kreiger.
At the Hoquiam Commercial club weekly gathering P. J. Mourant urged Grays Harbor lumber and shingle mill owners to use shingles in their own buildings. A resolution by F. C. Wilcox of Aberdeen to restore the 50 cent per thousand tariff on shingles was adopted.
Aberdeen could see major league baseball as the All-Star National and American League clubs offer a November 19 date. A guaranteed 500 dollars if the game is played or 100 dollars if it rains is needed to secure the event, with local fans able to raise the funds.
The Dalles football team travels to Hoquiam Oregon to meet Hoquiam High at Heermans Field. The visiting squad is described as a very strong foe.
Aberdeen Moose and Multnomah Athletic Club fail to meet as M A Messegee Moose manager says negotiations halted due to Multnomah’s unwillingness to guarantee. The postponement ends plans for a scheduled game in Portland tomorrow.
The Grays Harbor silver salmon run has started following the black salmon run. Fisheries report strong catches expected to be the heaviest in years. Quinsault River notes indicate a potentially heavy run as Indians anticipate a large catch.
George McFarland, an O W bridge worker, was struck by an automobile last Friday night while riding a bicycle. He suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries. the driver’s identity was not determined.
S J Stieglitz jewelry shop relocates Sunday from Finch building to Weatherwax building. New store measures 20 by 65 feet with updated fittings and accessories. Stieglitz has operated in Aberdeen for 60 years, including two years in the Finch building.
Rev T H Simpson of First Presbyterian spoke to the Samuel Benn Parent Teachers association last Friday on the social center. He endorsed parent teachers groups and called the parent problem a hard one, outlining challenges and potential solutions.
James Duffy 19, employee of Grays Harbor Commercial, was stabbed several times in the back and right arm Wednesday night at Cosmopolis after a daytime quarrel with Harry Koush, another employee. Duffy’s condition is reported as hopeful. Koush fled and was later arrested near Melbourne by Sheriff Schelle Matthews.
Louis H. Burnett of Burnett Bros. plans to remain in Seattle where Abe Burnett now runs the Aberdeen store. Louis also leads a new gas venture with a plant near Montesano and expects to begin operations here next year.
Senator Wesley L. Jones drew a large Aberdeen audience at the high school auditorium with a lecture on Washington D C. Illustrated with views, the talk praised the congressional library of three million volumes and criticized a policy excluding industries from the city.
The Peruvian bark Judith, carrying a full timber cargo, cleared Grays Harbor on October 16 bound for Callao. It sprang a leak and was waterlogged three days into the voyage. the captain lost bearings. The tug Wallula picked up the disabled vessel off the Columbia river bar and towed it inside.
Local militia companies will host dances for visiting football teams next Monday Wednesday and the following Saturday. The Hoquiam The Dalles and Aberdeen elevens are invited along with The Dalles and Aberdeen teams and the Columbia university team. The annual naval ball is set for Thanksgiving night November 25.
Vernon the Northwest featherweight champion will face Mascot Tex from Portland in Astoria on November 18. A later possible bout may pit him against Pendleton’s Jockey Bennett.
On Thanksgiving evening a union service will be held at the Protestant church. Rev T H Simpson of the Presbyterian church will preach the sermon. Most local ministers are expected to participate, and the service is timed so mill workers can attend.
The Aberdeen city council devoted most of its Wednesday session to the Wishkah water project. They rescinded a planned committee, debated hospital fees for workers, and moved to buy a Mack auto truck for 2300 dollars. Other items included engineer contracts, reservoir payments, street improvements, and a saloon license renewal.
The Knights of Pythias announce a winter program with a December 10 homecoming, a January lecture by Frederick S. Atwood, and the Frontier Days spectacle entering its third edition.
At the annual meeting last Saturday evening W J Patterson was reelected president. A L Paine of Hoquiam was chosen vice president with Miss Elizabeth M McCann as secretary. Aberdeen members A W Middleton G P Hafferty J B Bridges TF Douglas and Hoquiam trustees J W G Posey and George Maxwell also named.
The Aberdeen Ministerial Association met Monday night and instructed secretary Rev. C. W. McLaughlin to express appreciation for the mayor’s work toward civic righteousness. The association also stated it stands with the mayor in all future steps he may take in this direction.
During the first week in November a religious census of Aberdeen will be conducted with all Protestant churches participating to gather essential data. The effort aims to yield important and far reaching results for the community.
On Sunday evening November 7 ministers from all churches will preach on Civic Righteousness. The aim is to draw attention to moral improvement and spur greater strides in communal virtue.
Mrs. E Burckhard formerly of this city and daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Warwick 816 East First street was attacked by a cougar on a trail near Taholah in the evening. She carried her baby on her back and beat the beast off with a gas pipe after a 20 minute fight.
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