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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
5
Advertisement shows subscription rates and discounts for the Aberdeen Herald published in Aberdeen Washington. It proclaims itself the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest circulation in Chehalis County and notes advertising contracts are based on circulation figures. It designates itself as the city official paper.
The Buffalo assassination attempt on President McKinley provokes global horror and unity against anarchist violence. The Aberdeen Herald notes the need to curb anarchist doctrines and suppress such writings while preserving liberty of speech and press. The paper marks its sixteenth year and highlights Aberdeen and Heraup interests as strong.
The county commission battle over general advertising versus delinquent tax roll publication costs centers on bid differences. Gazette and Heraup bids are contrasted, with the Gazette receiving $28.60 for 143 inches of ads in July, while the Heraup bid would have charged $14.30 for the same. Commissioners accuse the board of inflaming temper and passing costs to the public.
The Aberdeen correspondent of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer imagined a bustling Aberdeen driven by political ambition. He described a city with mills and stores closed while the populace frantically runs for city office, a scenario critics say reflects overzealous dreaming.
The Herat and W. J. Bry yan's paper s from one year for two dollars and twenty five cents in advance.
Citizens at a special council meeting expressed opposition to bonding the city for a sewer system. The discussion stressed high taxes as the main barrier to industry, with the need to reduce rates while funding necessary improvements. The health risk was tied to not connecting premises to existing sewers rather than the lack of a new system.
The R C Slade and W J Patterson load for Honolulu from West & Slade and Anderson Middleton mills. Oceana Vance sails for San Pedro, Wimpe Bros loaded for San Pedro, Repeat loading for Santa Cruz, Coronado for Rotondo, Grace Dollar for San Pedro, Watson A West to Port Pirie maiden voyage. Wilson Bros Co shut mill due to San Francisco strike affecting local trade.
Postmaster Bell awaits department approval to secure better quarters before free delivery begins January 1. The Post Office seeks a five year lease for a room at least 50 by 50 feet with built in boxes and facilities. Fred Mathews of Montesano may erect a suitable building on the south corner lot at Wistikah and G streets, with other builders expected to bid. The Mathews site has central town advantage.
Notice lists warrants for special improvements payable on presentation to the City Treasurer with accrual cease date September 20 1901. Also lists uncalled letters at Aberdeen post office for week ending September 9 1901. Names include Arthur Thos H Baring Chas Brewer E L Clark and others. request to say Advertised.
Four miles southeast of Elma a prime 400 acre farm is offered on easy terms. Sale includes stock and implements if desired. Contact P. Murray Elma Washington Jr. For sale 10 to 12 hogs weighing 100 to 150 pounds and three yoke of oxen. Inquire Jas A Moore Satsop Washington o1-2t.
Friends mourn the death of L E Paine at Aberdeen General Hospital on September 8 1901 due to rupture of a brain blood vessel. The obituary notes his transfer business in Aberdeen and his marriage to Cynthia Scott with three children surviving. A September 1901 court notice in Chehalis County details O J Lawrence and James Smith vs Fred H Green administrator and a real estate sale to satisfy a judgment, describing property in Montesano and sale details scheduled October 12 1901.
Mrs Eva Lincoln recalls a night of grave danger for General Burnham's widow. Doctors warned of imminent death from pneumonia yet Dr King's New Discovery brought relief, leading to a full cure. Advertisement touts theroom throat chest and lung remedy with trial bottles at Todd's Pharmacy.
C M Demeree sues Charles H Fenner John P Goggin and spouses to foreclose a tax lien on the east twenty feet of lots 1 and 2 in block 3 Zeynor Carlyle Luark addition Montesano Chehalis County Washington for 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1909 and 1900 taxes plus 15 percent interest penalties and costs with a 60 day window to answer and defend.
Notice states that School District No 48 Chehalis county Washington will sell the old school building to the highest bidder for cash on September 24 1901 at 2 o clock p m at the old school house by order of the board of directors W M Houuwet Clerk
The Indianapolis Sentinel's Brother Moras hurries the Kansas City platform while exhaustion shows. The Taft commission asserts Philippine judges need not take the U S constitution oath. Bryan's Commoner laments republican efforts in the South as sympathy from Republican organs is shown.
Grain-O is advertised as a nourishing pure grain drink that aids digestion and strengthens nerves. It is non stimulant and suitable for children and adults, sold by grocers at about four times the price of coffee and 25 cents per package.
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