Wilson Bros Mill Resumes Operations After Eight Months
Wilson Brothers lumber mill at East Aberdeen restarted yesterday after an eight month shutdown. Manager John R. Wilson says the plant will run through winter employing 125 to 150 men as demand strengthens, with stocks to be replenished quickly amid favorable conditions observed in California and expectations of higher lumber demand in Australia. Aberdeen merchants expect other mills to follow and weather depressions by staying active.
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Wilson Brothers
Big East
Aberdeen
John R. Wilson
California
Wilson
Australia
Wilson Bros
Grays Harbor
Rain Ends Forest Fires Across Grays Harbor
The first rain since July 28 brings relief to residents and landowners amid previous slashfire fears. Farmers welcome heavy Sunday rainfall with thunder and lightning, and haze begins to clear as skies brighten with the storm.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen firm ships coal surplus from Canada to cut local prices
Willis R. Lebo & Co. chartered a vessel and brought in a full load of high grade Wellington coal from Canada. The firm claims prices will be lowered for buyers, urging prompt contracts and offering phone talks for mutual advantage as winter fuel approaches.
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Aberdeen
Willis R. Lebo
Grays Harbor Court Opens First Jury Term Since June
Grays Harbor county superior court will begin its first jury term since June on September 20. Indications suggest few civil cases, while the criminal calendar, barring guilty pleas before term start, will be fairly full.
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Grays Harbor County
May Serve Brother's Term In Pacific County Jail
Earl Ross already begins serving a sentence for assault on A A Bradley at Pacific county jail. He may also serve his brother Frank's term if Frank remains in hiding, extending Earl's total term to about ten months. Ross hopes the secretary of the navy may grant a pardon based on his prior naval service.
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Earl Ross
Pacific County
A. A. Bradley
Frank
Earl
Ine
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Celebrate road building Sunday at Quiniault Lake
A big picnic will mark the completion of the Quiniault section of the Pacific highway at Quiniault Lake next Sunday. J A Elwell and residents plan a luncheon with roast elk as a featured dish. Automobiles from Aberdeen and Hoquiam expected for the day trip.
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Quiniault
Pacific Highway
Quiniault Lake
J. A. Elwell
Quiniault Country
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Golden Rule Department Store Opens in Aberdeen
Merchants tout Aberdeen opportunities as The Golden Rule Department Store opens Saturday morning September 4 at 10 o clock. The store boasts a large stock and popular prices with a furniture set prize for one child per family. Located at 114-116 East Heron Street Lodie block.
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Golden Rule Department
Golden Rule Department Store
East Heron Street
Lodie Block
Girl Escapes Drowning At Cohassett Beach Surf
Miss Rhea Rupert daughter of Mr and Mrs BE Rupert was in danger of drowning last Friday at Cohassett Beach Elizabeth Finch daughter of E C Finch saved her by pulling her from the surf in a prompt rescue revealed here
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Rhea Rupert
BE. A. Rupert
Cohassett Beach
Elizabeth Finch
E. C. Finch
Bridge Plans Ready for West Bridge Repairs Bids
The municipality has finalized plans for two spans and related repairs on the West bridge recently acquired. Contractors may now submit bids for the permanent work.
Speed Officer Hurt In Oakville Collision
Speed Officer Smith collided with a car from the rear on Saturday in Oakville, suffering bruises but no serious injuries.
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Oakville
Smith
If You Can Keep Your Head When All About You Lose
Poem of resilience and self control urging steadiness under doubt and loss. It counsels trust in self, patience, honesty, calm in triumph and disaster, and maintaining virtue amid crowds and power. It ends promising mastery of Earth to the steadfast.
Labor Day Picnic at Electric Park in Aberdegh Hoquiam
The AberdeEn and Hoquiam Joint Labor Day picnic is set for Monday September 6 at Electric Park from 10 30 a m to midnight. A morning carpenters baseball game followed by lunch an address by John Wallace a jitney dance children sports and Aberdeen Hoquiam Moose baseball at 2 30 p m A ten round boxing bout by Tex Vernon and Jockey Bennett and a grand ball with merchandise prizes for top dancers.
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Electric Park
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Carpenters
John Wallace
Dren’s
Hoquiam Moose
Tex” Vernon
Bennett
Pendleton
Ore
Elma Opens Grays Harbor County Fair Amid Busy Exhibits
Crowds gathered in Elma for the Grays Harbor County fair with stalls filled by exhibit stock and eager farmers. The main street and stalls were prepared by local labor, and by noon all exhibits were in place. Racing events begin today featuring fine horses entered.
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Elma
Grays Harbor
Fort Grays Harbor VesselClearance Beats Monthly Avg
In August, about forty vessels cleared from Grays Harbor, marking a better showing than the average shipping month over the past year. The prior month July saw 38 vessels cleared.
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Grays Harbor
Beautiful country seen by Aberdeen postoffice men
James Freeman an Aberdeen post office employee and Fred David son of Davidson Brothers are home from a two week trip to Mt. Rainier. They climbed to within 1000 feet of the summit and traveled through timbered pastures and valleys described as beautiful.
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James Freeman
Aberdeen
Fred Davidson
Davidson Brothers
Mt. Rainier
Aberdeen visitors praise North River fair exhibits
Aberdeen men returning from the North River fair at the Vesta school house praised the local farmers for energy and pluck shown in exhibits. W. C. Mumaw, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce president, urged better roads into the country to improve exploitation.
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Aberdeen
Vesta
C. L Smith
War game to be played by local companies on Sunday
Company G and Company M of the Second Regiment National Guard will stage a war game Sunday on Westport beach. Company G defends the town while Centralia soldier boys attack, providing a public demonstration of drill and tactics.
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Westport
Centralia Soldier Boys
Labor Press Edition Highlights Grays Harbor and Surrounding Areas
Special 32 page Labor Press issue honors industries and notable figures in Grays Harbor Willapa Harbor Centralia and Chehalis. It showcases editorial work and typographic quality praising local labor and community leaders.
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Labor
Grays Harbor
Willapa Harbor
Centralia
Chehalis
Willis Lebo Company Plans Aberdeen Paint Plant
Willis R. Lebo & Company ordered machinery to manufacture paint and will start a plant at their Aberdeen establishment soon. The firm intends to deploy a sales force to market the paint throughout Southwestern Washington.
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Willis R. Lebo & Company
Aberdeen
Washington
Urge Enforcing Sanitary Laws City Health Report
Dr J B Kinne health officer urged city council to act on unsanitary conditions in grocery stores meat markets restaurants hotels and dairies. Health committee backed immediate action as Capt K Y Church and Detective R H Graham faced dismissal following police committee findings. Resolutions ordered to gravel Curtis street from West bridge to Front and fill Boone street from depot to Curtis.
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J. B. Kinne
K. Y. Church
R. H. Graham
Police Department
Police Committee
Curtis Street
Weat Bridge
Front Street
Boone Street
Rev McQueen to Leave First Methodist for New Pastorage
The Rev J T McQueen announced from the pulpit that next Sunday will be his last at First Methodist. Trustees asked him to stay another year. His tenure saw about $33 000 spent on the church and another $12 000 needed to finish, including a pipe organ. Congregation praised his leadership and tireless work through obstacles and financial tasks.
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First Methodist Church
J. T. McQueen
Mr. McQueen
McQueen
Aberdeen Public Schools to Open Tuesday
Aberdeen public schools will open Tuesday September 7 marking the first full day of work across all schools. St Rose Academy will also start on the same day.
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Aberdeen Public Schools
St. Rose Academy
Bay City Whaling Station Sees Record Whale Catch
The Bay City whaling station reports a catch exceeding 300 this year. Captain James F. Brown believes last year’s 192 whales will be doubled before the season ends.
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Bay City
James F. Brown
Washington street paving delayed by cement shortage
Paving of Washington street was stalled last week due to a cement shortage. The issue is resolved but it may be a couple of weeks before asphalt work can begin.
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Washington Street
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Big East Aberdeen Lumber Plant
Carter
New York
Gott
Woodrow Wilson
Kaiser
North River Fair Success
Labor Press Edition
Kinne and Health Committee
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