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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
8
George H Timerson donated the Westport pavilion to the Soldiers and Sailors Reunion association. The structure will be dismantled and its lumber used to build eight to ten cottages on the G A R grounds near Ocean avenue and the lighthouse station. Col Phil Brick notes enough wood remains to build several homes. The pavilion, once a fine 1890s venue, has stood unused and decayed in recent years.
Postmaster Ralph L. Philbrick announces a new East Side sub station at Sommerville's Pharmacy 414 Ontario Street. It will handle registered mail money orders and stamp sales and opens October 1 after months of effort to obtain approval from Washington.
The James Arland ranch near Montesano, 265 acres, transfers to J. J. Johnson A. B. Crosier J. W. Sumrall and A. K. Foss. They plan to plot into blocks and small tracts and market them next spring after lease expiry, likely adding twenty five families to the area.
Elma area report on Henry McCheary Timber Co building a giant door factory at McCleary eight miles from Elma. The 1136 by 225 foot plant will produce 2500 fir doors daily and employ about 400 mill workers as McCleary grows to a town of about 1000. Northern Pacific branch and possible motor service to harbor cities noted.
The Ab ardeen Printing Co. advertises accessibility of Mimi forms and loose leaf devices as part of its specialty offerings, with telephone contact provided as 5401.
Former United States Senator Rogier Quarles Mills of Texas, author of the 1888 Mills tariff, dies after a long career in Congress. Born 1832 near Salem Kentucky, Mills moved to Palestine Texas, served in the Confederate army, chaired the Ways and Means Committee, and pushed tariff reform. His Corsicana estate oil wells boosted his wealth and drew plutocrat labels.
In his annual report, Postmaster General Hitchcock advocates changing rail mail payments from weight to space occupied. He argues space is a fairer basis, reflecting actual car capacity used, and hopes Congress will approve the new method. The railroads have long claimed weight-based payments are unfair and seasonal.
Colonel W L Ledgerwood known as the Red Cloud of Reconstruction and the Tennessee Red Fox died recently. A Democrat in a Republican district he backed his son at the polling place with a double barreled shotgun to ensure a fair count. He had run for Congress and other offices numerous times and served as a presidential elector from Tennessee.
Elias Burwell a pioneer clockmaker who invented the calendar clock died in Bristol Connecticut nearing age 101. He never used tobacco or alcohol and could recall events from eighty years prior. A Republican voter for twenty presidential elections beginning with Henry Clay and a 75 year Methodist, he taught Sunday school for 42 years and held town offices. He once exclusive manufacture of his calendar clock.
The Canadian reciprocity campaign is wrapping up with both sides predicting victory on September 21. Government and Conservative literature touts reciprocity as beneficial to producers and consumers, while opponents warn it could lead to commercial union and loss of British ties. Laurier focuses on Ontario and Quebec as Bourassa rises in Quebec opposing naval policy and foreign entanglements.
Ontario and Quebec decide reciprocity as Laurier ministers push hard while Borden and Fielding defend cap. Manitoba strengthens Conservatives with grain interests split in Edmonton. Sifton opposes the government. Ontario's Whitney and Cochrane back the Conservatives. The campaign is the most bitter since Confederation. Laurier threatens retirement if defeated.
The Asaf Jah Nizam ul Mulk of Haidarabad died recently. Born August 18 1866 he ascended to the throne February 26 1869 with an annual income around 10 million dollars. His jewel collection included the famed Golconda crown of rubies and the great Nizam diamond.
W L Grown of San Bernardino a civil engineer and his thirteen year old son Lawrence rode an avalanche down Mount Grayback for about 2000 feet. A rolling boulder triggered the slide as they reached a crust of slipping snow. They narrowly escaped death near the top as the ice and snow eight feet deep carried them down the slope.
Begforth of Mercia, crowned in 785 A. D., became the first English king to be anointed with holy oil during his coronation.
A fragmented rural column discusses poverty from a wife unable to buy a gingham dress and soap while four old dogs and seven pups are fed on the homestead. It laments poor financing and notes farmers resisting cooperation and drainage issues. Hog pens face worm infestations with cures available. suspicious caves deserve inspection for prompt remedies.
In Pegu a sentry keeps guard over a Burmese idol thought to sleep for 6000 years. Villagers believe the idol will awaken at the world’s end, and the sentinel prevents entry to the pagoda, the idol's resting place.
A local print shop highlights its approach to job printing emphasizing fair dealings, dependable service, and distinctive, patient craftsmanship. The piece stresses consistent quality and memorable client service in the department.
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