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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
3
Co operatives and merchants report visits by Evan Drue, Edwin Maki, M C Marion and W B Mack in De Kalb Elma and Portland. Florists offer wedding and funeral arrangements. Evans Drug Co promotes cough remedy and head ache capsules. Utility notes include water wells and electric clocks for schools. Local social events feature a Pythian Sisters tie and apron social.
Paid advertisement announces Dan Pearsall as a candidate for Representative in the 29th District, subject to voters' will at the general election on November 3, 1914.
Rare bargain for a Krakauer Grand Piano in superb condition priced at 550 dollars. Includes tuner R D Peyton listed at 1921 Cherry Street, telephone 731 for inquiries.
Aberdeen high school selects Marion Crary Sara Elway Clarence Caldwell and Herbert Creech to argue the resolution that all state revenue must come from land. The team opens with Hoquiam at the new Hoquiam high school Friday evening November 13 on the negative side.
Hoquiam Oct 29 Dr R F Hunter has been named marine surgeon at this post succeeding Dr T C Frary who resigned after many years in the job The marine surgeon duties involve inspecting ships and crews from foreign ports for contagious diseases and caring for deep sea sailors as part of the federal Marine Hospital Service
A Moose lodge event in Aberdeen drew over 300 attendees Monday night. The program featured rings exercises, monologues, whistling, fencing, contortion, wrestling and sparring bouts, a xylophone solo, and a luncheon, with the Norin Brothers bout ending in a draw and Willie Ritchie defeating John L. Sullivan in the preliminary.
In Montesano on October 30 the Hoffman malpractice suit against Dr. I R Watkins concluded after two days of expert testimony. A four thousand dollar verdict was returned at about 9 pm, with the jury out roughly four hours. Hoffman alleges a two year ago assault led to a dislocated shoulder later treated as a sprain. Doctors Randall and Austin later found the dislocation but treated it as old, while Watkins defense contends no dislocation occurred or it happened after a fall while intoxicated.
The dry goods stock of the late W H Tucke is sold to Kaufman Bros of Aberdeen after a legal contest with Tacoma Seattle and Portland buyers. The sale follows Mr Tucke’s fishing accident death and widow’s decision not to continue the business. Kaufman expects a low price sale of high grade foreign goods.
Promote Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a centuries old remedy to darken gray hair. Claims promise natural color restoration, gloss, and fuller look with regular application using a comb or brush. Also advertises benefits for dandruff and itchy scalp at about 50 cents per bottle.
Sunday school at 10 a m and church service at 11 a m. Wednesday evening service at 8 p m. Reading room open daily 1:30 to 5 p m except Sundays. Located on First Street near Broadway with reading room at 517 Finch Building.
Congressman Albert Johnson will speak at a major campaign rally at the Bijou theater in Aberdeen Monday night. The event, secured for the evening, begins at 8 o'clock and features several other prominent county Republicans in addition to Johnson.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a war that nobody started becoming a drawn out quarrel. It urges retreat from fretful thoughts, while characters debate courage and energy over a past romance, with a hint of regret and irony.
A man described as 55 to 60 years old and wearing a grey moustache shot himself near Wishkah street. He was found by Charles Clark and died four hours later at Aberdeen General Hospital. A suicide note and a family-avoidance letter were found, with identity pending. Authorities canvassed records in Hoquiam and Tacoma for identification.
The Cooper Brothers from Aberdeen wow audiences at the Weir theater with a new electrical act. They demonstrate immune handling of high voltages, melt iron and steel, and ignite items from their bodies under water and in air. They travel to Seattle next week to audition for the Pantages circuit with J W Groves as business manager.
The Moose football team opens the season against St Martin's College at Stewart Athletic Park. Manager M A Messegee announced a heavy schedule including games with St Martins Aberdeen October 31 Multnomah club Portland November 6 Tahoma Aberdeen November 14 or 15 Olympia Athletic Club Aberdeen November 22 Tahoma Tacoma Thanksgiving Day and Multnomah Aberdeen Christmas Day.
A dialogue contrasts sunny weather fantasies with storms and shadows. Washington Star notes an author longing to visit a region to compare local color with a previously written novel. The pair discuss weather’s mood and the imagined impact on gatherings and dreariness.
The article notes that pistols were first introduced to England from Pistoia, a town in Italy, in the year 1526, marking an early point in firearm history.
Johnson allies say Warburton is the only path to defeat Johnson with Drury drawing no county support. Democrats Independents warn Drury cannot win any of the ten counties, while past races show the district seldom elects a Democratic ticket.
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