Aberdeen and Hoquiam discuss consolidation at smoker
The Abernees Chamber of Commerce invited Hoquiam Commercial Club as guests to a smoker to debate two city matters. A strong anti consolidation sentiment emerged, with a resolution opposing any union now or ever. Speakers argued consolidation would ruin Grays Harbor business and mirror past municipal mergers.
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Abernees Chamber of Commerce
Hoquiam Comercial Club
Aberdeen
Ivardeen
Comercial
Hocivan
Honnam Citiszens
Honequian
Heermans
Weters 4Rem
Kleqnam
Jess
Tife
G. Sie Gieuflin
Heath
William
Runane
Hoauiaia
Aberdean
Hleermans
Fairhaven
Sehome
Whatcom
Ellingham
Hlave
Whatcon
Ran
Wake
Grays Varbor
Two False Alarms Prompt Fire Department Response
The fire department was summoned twice yesterday but neither alarm found active fire. No injuries or property damage reported as crews checked the scenes and cleared them after investigation.
Free Agent Seeks Support for County Commissioner Bid
C N Wilson of Montesano urges voters to back his candidacy for county commissioners at the November 8 election. He emphasizes adherence to guiding principles and requests ballot support in the upcoming campaign.
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Board of County Commissioners
Rail progress and civic dispute dominate town news
Construction crews race on the Chehalis river bridge with falsework and piers in place as railroads push to finish the span. In town, residents oppose saloon expansion near Hume and Michigan streets, while businessmen block loosening limits and argue for stricter control.
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O. P
C. M. de Grays
Timhe
GCG
Assenger
Chehalis River
Hume
Michigan Streets
Change Opposed as Dolan Application Delayed
The council postpones final action on Dolan's application prompting vigorous protests against the measure. Citizens rally to oppose the delay and demand timely approval.
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Dolan
Hoquiam Favors Merger Plan in Grays Harbor
Hoquiam businessmen report a majority in favor of merging Aberdeen Hoquiam and Cosmopolis into one city for the region. Early opposition faded once fears of Aberdeen dominating the merger eased. A large joint smoker event is planned to foster further understanding.
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John F. Myles
First Ward
Myles
Coun
Edward Dolan
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Cosmopolis
Grays Harbor
Chehalis County Political Contest Shapes Up
In Chehalis County the race features N. Wilson versus Fred Rosmond with party lines blurred. A. B. Hodgdon of Houwham, a Grays Harbor figure, seeks the state senate on a reform platform after a long business and railroad career. Chehalis candidates for representative include W. Fleet and W. Gilbreath. Ogden and Richardson vie for county offices. District management faces opposition to W. G. Hopkins with Aberdeen’s A. J. Stewart touted as an economical, fair alternative.
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Chehalis
N. Wilson
Fred Rosmond
Abelista
S Couny
Rosmond
Hodgdon
Houwham
Citiens
Grays Harbor
Deasing
nWew Hacopshhire
Boquiam
Hodaden
A. B. Hodzden
State Senate
Chehalis County
Db. W. Fleet
W. P. Gilltreath
Fred Straub
L. W. Fleet
Montesano
Virginia
Fleet
Aberdeen
Ceasar
W. P. Gilbreath
Kerceen
Grays ‘Foarbor
Gilbreath
Wilson Bros. & Co
W W. B. Ogden
Hoquiam
Tate
Chehalisi
O.gen
Huoniam
Treasuer
W. J. Ogden
Iosuiam
John ‘Richardson
Chehalis Cownir
Richardgon
W. G. Hopkins
A. J. Stewart
Hopkins
Stewart
James Stewart
Plans For Hoquiam Theater Reopening Loom
Hoquiam capitalists aim to control and reopen the Hoquiam theater and stage a local production of touring hit shows. If successful they plan a $75,000 theater to be built next year with undisclosed parties backing the project.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Theater
Haith Lighting Survey In Hoquiam By City Council
Hoquiam council members inspected 8 ½ candle power tungsten street lamps in Cosmopolis at the invitation of Grays Harbor Railway and Light. Grays Harbor Gas installed an arc light at Fourth and I streets for council review. Decision on street lighting planned for the next meeting.
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Hoquiam
Cosmopolis
Grays Harbor
Hoquiam Eyes Federal Post Office Building
Hoquiam postmaster Philbrick says the city is next for a federal building with an expected $150000 appropriation. The first step is site purchase, with $12500 allotted from the total funds for this purpose.
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Hoquiam
Philbrick
Police enlist landlords to root out crooks in Hoquiam
Hoquiam chief Werick recruits landlords, boarding houses, and lodging house keepers to report suspicious characters who seek accommodation. The plan aims to rid the harbor city of objectionable elements that have infested the area for the past month.
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Hoquiam
Werick
Voevick
Marriage Licenses Issued in Montesano Week
Montesano October 29 report lists licenses granted in the past week. Names include Charles J. Adams with Belle Rogers and Thomas J. Weatkins with liza J. Gibson among others.
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Montesano
Follaine
Charles J. Adams
Belle Rogers
Thomas J. Weatkins
Liza J. Gibson
Harry L. Wall
Tillie
Austin H. Carpbell
Elizabeth Dd. Carrier
George C. Miller
Alice L. Quiner
Es ther Society Meeting Set at Hutcheson Home
Montflano residents report the Esther Society will gather next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J A Hutcheson s residence for a regular meeting.
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Montflano
The_ Esther Society
J. A. Hutcheson
Camp of Veterans Toys Mustered in Tontesano
A veterans camp will muster in Tontesano on Monday night November 7. Captain Hoptenstall is the mustering officer and calls for full attendance at Woodimen hall above Smith's bakery.
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Tontesano
Toys of Veterana
Hoptenstall
Weoodimen Hall
Smith’s
Clemens Buys New Stump Burner for Clearing Lands
MONTHLAND October 31. After witnessing a demonstration last week C H Clemens has purchased a stump burner and will use it to clear logged off lands on his property.
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Monthland
C. H. Clemmens
White slavery charge nets Aberdeen baseball figure Hugh Byles
Hugh Byles of this city was arrested near Tacoma on telegraphic orders from Sheriff Payette on a white slavery charge. He was bound over in Montesano for a preliminary hearing and linked to a young girl whose mother filed the warrant. Byles, formerly of the Aberdeen baseball team, gained local notoriety as details emerged of the attempted escape and hotel sighting in Tacoma.
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Elma
Hugh Byles
Tacoma
Payette
Montesano
Byles
Sir
Wilkeson
South Prairie
Royal
WCTU Meeting Held With Mrs Dirdsey East of Elma
The regular meeting of the W C T U was held Tuesday afternoon east of the city. Mrs George J Dirdsey hosted the afternoon as the ladies traveled with Mrs Manley for a pleasant outing.
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Elma
George J. Dirdsey
Improvements at Bank of Elma
The Bank of Elma announces improvements for patrons including a new hot water heating plant operating smoothly. An extra room has been added by converting the former director’s room at the front for customer use.
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Bank OF Elma
Elma
Citizens Course Opens With Grand Concert At Earles Theater
Elma notices the first Citizens Course entertainment on Monday evening November 7 at Earles theater. Central Grand Concert company features Maximilan Dick renowned violinist Edith Adams leading lady violinist Louise Merill mezzo soprano and Adolph Knauer pianist and accompanist.
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Elma
Earles Theater
Central Grand Concert Company
Maximilan Dick
Edith Adams
Louise Merill
Adolph Knauer
Wash That Itch Away With Local D D D Remedy
Advert says European springs cure eczema but promises instant relief from itching with Oil of Wintergreen Thymos and D D D Prescription. Claims skin becomes smooth and healthy. urges 25 cent bottle today with guaranteed relief.
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Europe
Unknown vessel ashore near Point Arena identified
The ship ashore above Point Arena is the steamer Charles Nelson bound from Seattle to this port. She jettisoned 150 900 feet of lumber, floated last night, lost her rudder but arrived here without leaks or visible damage.
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San Francisco
Point Arena
Charles Nelson
Seattle
Good Roads Association Convention Preparations Under Way
Preparations are being made for the Good Roads association convention at Walla Walla from November 29 to December 1. Prominent speakers include Samuel Hill Governor M FE Hay Enger H Thompson of Seattle State highway Commissioner Bowlby and others.
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Good Roads Association
Walla Walla
Samuel Hill
M. FE
Hay, Enger
H. Thompson
Seattle
Bowlby
In Search of Health Chief Heads to Hot Lake Oregon
Chief of Police George S. Dean left for a several week stay at Hot Lake Oregon to improve his health. He contracted malaria during a California trip and hopes the high altitude baths will restore his health.
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George S. Dean
Hot Lake
Oregon
California
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