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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
5
Aberdeen Herald announces subscription rates and dating information. The paper claims the largest circulation on Grays Harbor and Chehalis county, with advertising contracts contingent on verified circulation.
The council voted 300 dollars to Ed Chalmers for aiding in the arrest and conviction of W S Hutchman, drawing criticism for using public funds. A 100 dollar reward was already offered, and Chalmers denied taking payment, though some question whether motive was financial. Neighbors reportedly view the action with contempt, fearing decoy tactics were profit driven.
The Cosmopolis Enterprise reports the Herap opposed the new road law at the eleventh hour under orders from the democratic state headquarters. The Sun-Democrat, a Tacoma newspaper, accuses Hera up of leaving the democratic party for differing leadership.
The piece attacks the county’s sole paper backing the printing contract as the main beneficiary of the deal. It accuses the paper of refusing argument and of insulting readers intelligence by using ad hominem tactics against accusers.
The county conducts a special road election whose result does not prove the referendum’s promised success. The piece notes that government theories often sound better in theory than in practice.
A notable company presents a new version of East Lynne at the Acme Opera House for one night only on Wednesday September 11, 1901. Miss Blanche Stoddard stars as Lady Isabel with a specially selected company. The play blends comedy with intense dramatic scenes and promises strong performances.
Adolph T. Olsen head sawyer at Grays Harbor Commercial Co. mill Cosmopolis was crushed between a log and the band saw and killed. He was 28, married to Bertha Davis on June 19. Funeral held at the Methodist church with fraternal orders, Elks and the Aberdeen Fire Department Band in attendance.
Earl Smith aged 20 native of Missouri died at St Joseph's hospital after a fall from a fifty foot trestle at Neeson's logging camp. He worked there about a month and was with a brother at his death. The brothers had been in Washington about two years.
Grain-O touted as a delicious nourishing drink made from pure grain. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves without being a stimulant, suitable for children and adults, sold by grocers at about four times the price of coffee and 25 cents per package.
Advice on eye care covers relief for aching eyes by closing lids, soothing stinging or red eyes with rose water, and resting to address bloodshot eyes. For burning eyes, use hot water with witch hazel. Yellow whites and dull pupils call for dietary attention.
Mrs. H. Lincoln recalls a fearful night as the widow of General Burnham near Machias Me. was told she would die from pneumonia but begged for Dr. King's New Discovery which she credits with saving her life and curing her consumption. The ad notes the medicine cures throat chest and lung diseases and offers 50 cents and 1 dollar bottles with free trials at Todd's Pharmacy.
A health pitch claims the pills regulate the liver and purify the blood to improve skin tone and complexion. It cites Todd’s Pharmacy selling the 25 cent remedy.
A $500 reward is offered by Wilson Bros. & Co for the arrest and conviction of anyone cutting lines or turning adrift rafts or boom sticks tied to the wharf on the Chehalis River.
A notice offers a reward for true and accurate information about timber cutting or trespass on listed lands across multiple townships in Chehalis county. The notice cites various sections and describes parcels in detail and names George L. Firriz of Detroit Michigan as a person connected to the notice.
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