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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
2
Local paper runs ads and society briefs noting jobs at A Star Transfer and Evans Drug Co, a baby born at Aberdeen General hospital, travelers left for Chicago and Wells, and many clubs, meetings, and visits across Aberdeen with multiple residents named.
Mrs. Jean B. Stewart plans to submit a park site offer to the city council next Wednesday night. The proposed tract of 16 to 18 acres would sell for $15,000 with payment over 25 to 50 years at 4 percent interest. The mostly level land has a creek and is near the B street car line, making it an accessible park location.
Schelle Matthews is seen as a sure winner in the republican primaries to be held next Tuesday. He is expected to receive the support of at least 75 percent of voters in the eastern end of the county and is described as a fearless conscientious and efficient sheriff according to Montesano Vidette.
The weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon resumes tomorrow at noon in the Fairmont hotel. A number of important topics are slated for discussion and good attendance is expected.
Aberdeen faces recurring bridge outages as the North Aberdeen bridge nears collapse due to faulty pier construction. Former city council member R. J. Hills, dismissed for criticizing incompetence, had warned of such issues. A temporary rowboat ferry will operate during a brief closure for repairs.
Free textbooks for all city schools as usual. Tablets pencils penholders and composition books must be provided by pupils. Evans Drug Co. offers all kinds of supplies at the old stand 407 East Heron Street. tf.
Advertiser seeks to purchase five or ten acres of bottom land with running water. State location, best price and terms in first letter. Address Mac Herald office.
Long nights raise bills until Mazda introduces electric lamps sold by Evans Drug Co. Agents for Aberdeen. The new lamps promise three times as much light for the same electricity cost, reducing high meter rates.
H. S. Kay and T. W. Ellis depart tomorrow for a coastal walking trek from Moclips to the Straits. They plan to reach Clallam in about a week, take a boat to Seattle, and return home in roughly 12 days. The ad also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents.
The southside ferry serving the Westport route on Grays Harbor halted last Tuesday due to operation costs outweighing travel demand. Jacob Heator proposes a cable ferry with county support for piling and road work, promising year round service except in heavy storms, and asks toll-based compensation.
A family was away Friday afternoon when a burglar entered 815 Second Avenue and stole two watches and jewelry. A nearby girl saw a man in a gray suit approach the back door, enter with a key, and later talk with workmen on B Street Improvement, from whom he borrowed a match. Police have a clue to the burglar.
At the close of Saturday, Aberdeen had 3,423 registered voters, 55 more than last April. Predictions say turnout will be light due to Bull Moose deser tion and absence of local Democratic contests.
Saloon of Mr. McGuire was burglarized last Thursday night with liquor and cigars stolen. Deputy Sheriff Miser arrested Tom Maxwell on Friday and recovered some of the goods. Maxwell jailed in Montesano.
Miss Margaret Reeder announces engagement to Jerry A McGillicuddy Jr of Aberdeen Washington. The couple met at a luncheon at the Reeder home with nine guests and a bridge prize won by Eveleen McGillicuddy. Miss Reeder, a University of Washington graduate, plans a fall wedding.
Dr J T Curtiss of Dwight Kansas asserts Electric Bitters cured his eczema and claims many others have benefited. The ad touts the medicine as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It notes liver kidney and bowel stimulation expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength with a 50 cent price and druggist guarantee.
Madison 18 was acquitted after a jury trial in the police court. The Wishkah Street dealer faced a complaint from Mrs. John Church that he had not paid a balance of 12.50 or returned household goods sold to him. He showed willingness to settle with the complainant at all times.
The Sven sailed Friday from the Wilson mill to San Francisco and the Coronado left Bay City mill for San Francisco. G C Lindauer arrived Saturday and loads for San Francisco while Watson A West arrived for repairs at Lindstrom shipyard. Asuncion carried oil to the local branch then returned to San Francisco. Several vessels remained at harbor entrance two days, later clearing for sea.
The Herald highlights special offers from area advertisers, urging readers to visit participating merchants for limited time discounts and seasonal promotions. It outlines store names, locations, and sale periods to drive customer visits.
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