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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
2
In Hoquiam a barber shop fire sent Ross Astell from his chair. The next day, forgotten by staff, he reentered calmly to finish his haircut. He refused to pay the double charge claiming the interruption should not raise the price and that friends’ ridicule was其 enough reason.
Prosecuting Attorney J E Stewart announced in open court at Montesarto his intent to appeal Judge Abels ruling in the National mill tax case The judge cut the mill property valuation about half and the suit's final outcome has attracted much interest
A. F. Maynard of Hoquiam was fined 50 dollars in Montesano for miscalculating dates and shipping two liquor consignments from California within the 20 day limit. The charge highlights the risk of extra penalties when attempting to beat regulatory deadlines.
Hoquiam August 31 R C Henderson was badly injured at Camp 5 Polson Logging Co when a falling limb struck him in the abdomen. He suffered a severe hemorrhage and remains in critical condition.
Peter F. Klein through J A Fairbairn buys from Mrs Sarah Slack a 25 foot frontage lot on I street in Hoquiam for about 3000 dollars.
Mrs Kate C Jackson wife of J C Jackson pioneer of the area died at home aged 68 after moving here 29 years ago. Survived by husband and two sons at home. Funeral held with interment at Fern Hill cemetery Aberdeen on Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Ruby Nicholson of Porter city nearly drowned while bathing in Porter Creek Sunday afternoon. Miss Halcyon Brewer rescued Nicholson after she sank a second time, with several young companions present.
Byron Kaye, proprietor of a cleaning establishment on Eighth Street in Everett, was arrested yesterday on telegraph instructions from Everett. Sheriff D McRae of Snohomish county reportedly held a warrant. A deputy was expected to return him to Everett, but the deputy failed to arrive, and Kaye remained in custody without bail at the police station all night.
In a statement this week Mr. Le Roy pledges an economical efficient administration if elected treasurer. He opposes waste and promises equal treatment for all taxpayers while stressing his Republican alignment and commitment to Grays Harbor County residents.
In Hoquiam at the corner of Ontario and Aberdeen a Ford jitney driven by Mrs Edith Ferguson collided with a motorcycle ridden by Nelson Puffer after noon yesterday. The motorcycle was damaged and Puffer suffered several bruises. Brakes failed on the jitney causing the impact.
The Sierra a 225 foot power boat with capacity for 1 300 000 feet of harbor lumber was launched at Matthews shipyards in Hoquiam on Wednesday afternoon. All machinery will be installed locally and she will sail south under her own power with her first cargo.
Steve Jack an Oakville reservation Indian captured two girls who had escaped from the Grand Mound training school. His reward will buy several barrels of flour for the winter.
The Herald remains the county’s most widely read paper, trusted by advertisers seeking broad Grays Harbor reach. Its strong circulation among local readers reinforces its role as a key platform for regional notices and promotions.
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce announces a September dinner and monthly meeting at the Hotel Washington. Speaker lineup includes W. C. Mumaw E. E. Boner and Jno. J. Carney with more to follow. Event aims for nonpartisan discussion of initiative and referendum measures with tickets around 50 cents and open to all locals.
Sherman Crawford, once an electrician for the local fire department, resigns to launch a grocery on I Street. He will close his Pacific Beach store and devote all efforts to the Hoquiam venture.
The county fair promises a bright night program with artificial moonlight, ten cent admission, and a lively food scene as Joy Street at the Panama Pacific Exhibition is eclipsed by the fair. Sunday features Fraternal Day wedding festivities at 2 PM with secrecy around the couple and organizer J M Bowes. The event draws crowds and hype as four days of activity unfold.
Poindexter says if reelected he will continue his six year course and defends it as consistent with Republican principles. He says the House of Representatives ruled as a monarchy under the speaker in 1908 and recalls voting to abolish machine rule.
The proposed special levy to open Elma schools this term failed at the polls 277 to 189. Small property owners largely opposed the levy, leaving opening of the school term doubtful.
A child describes the Sells Floto Circus coming to town on September 19. The piece promises a glittering parade a menagerie with elephants monkeys camels lions and tigers and Toyland for children followed by the main show with forty clowns and as performers and Wild West acts. The narrator plans to take family members to the event noting Eddie’s sake as the driving reason.
Kermit Brown of Centralia, 11, suffered severe injuries when a tire blew out and overturned a car at Pacific Beach last Friday afternoon. His mother and a girl cousin escaped, but he was pinned under the vehicle with a crushed foot and bruised legs. He received treatment at St Joseph's hospital.
News of the death reaches Aberdeen from Sioux City Iowa. John F. Gilbert once resided in Aberdeen and owned an interest in the Aberdeen Daily World. He will be buried Monday in Albion Michigan, home of his living parents.
Bessie Barriscale delivers a powerful performance in The Sorrows of Love shown tonight and tomorrow at the Weir. She plays a cloistered nun who joins a socialist labor group, falls for its leader, and drives events to a tragic outcome before returning to the convent.
The F and F Garage reports six new Ford cars delivered this week and 15 orders on the books. Delivery dates beyond the fifth depend on settlement of a threatened railroad strike. Recipients include Dr William J Long I P Callison A B Curtis Miss Estella Schultz and the Bay City Pool Hall proprietor. The county Ford in use rises from 577 to about 600 and growing.
Unpreferred creditors of S. E. Slade holdings failed to block a federal court order. Humptulips Logging Company is directed to proceed with logging under contract while the First National Bank of San Francisco and other third mortgage creditors pursue their claims.
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