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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
8
Brief notices describe Geo Crisp and James Gleason in Aberdeen on business, Nome and King County travels, new construction on Hume street, timber cruising, voter registrations, legal fines, and local socials. Lumber cargoes, a schooner arrival, and various moves by residents and firms are noted alongside railroad and jetty damage and local adverts.
W W Weatherwax returned to Aberdeen last Saturday after nearly a year in Calaveras County California as manager of the Rockefeller and Carrigan gold mines. He will stay through the winter. The second month school report by City Superintendent Kerr shows progress with enrollment up 27 over the first month and reduced tardiness and absences. A high school concert at the Acme Opera House on November 12 will fund the piano purchase for the school.
Postmaster Bell announced the January 1 1902 start for free city mail delivery. The official district excludes South and North Aberdeen and many hill residents must fetch mail at the post office. Boundaries follow Washington Street Chehalis river Fairfield East Aberdeen Second Benn Wishkah Chicago Midwest etc.
Harrison Bros launches the Fleetwood tug at their G Street yard on Monday. Capt M L Harrison and family witness the christening as Madeline Harrison breaks a bottle over the bow. The 82 foot by 16 foot craft has a 60 inch propeller and 120 horsepower fore and aft compound engines built by Douglas Brothers. She will tow and serve as a passenger boat.
Postmaster Bell announced a Washington telegram confirming B. J. Garman’s offer to lease quarter space for five years starting January 1, 1902. Garman will build an extension on his corner lot to house the post office with 50 by 37 feet frontage and 100 more mail boxes. Three casual workers will start January 1 at $50 monthly. current staff remains unchanged for at least a year.
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