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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
1
On the eve of the Jewish New Year 5676 the Grays Harbor Hebrew Reform Congregation printed Geo J Wolffs sermon The Blessings of Peace. He urges unity amid war and condemns anti Jewish discrimination while noting Jewish servicemen fighting for their countries and religious observance on battlefields.
Crary announces he will not seek another term on the Aberdeen school board citing heavy personal business. Patrons regret the decision, noting his efficiency and conscientious service.
Ten Grays Harbor businessmen and officials urged the state board of taxation to raise the county valuation rating to 50 percent from 47.15 percent as of 1914. They argued assessments are at least 50 percent higher than elsewhere, noting mills, lumber and timber equipment. The delegation included Assessor Sherman Hoover and County Commissioner Phil S. Locke among others.
With 363 whales caught this season, Bay City whaling station set a new record on Grays Harbor as the season closes. Westport led with 105 whales, including seven sperm, under Capt. C. R. Holstrom and Gunner Harold Christensen. Aberdeen followed with 96, four sperm, led by L. Christensen. Moran reported 50, two sperm, and Paterson 82 with one sperm and one sulphur bottom, length 87 feet.
The local Elks club invites friends to a Friday evening house warming with a reception dancing and cards.
At last night's council session the appointment of Clarence Hook as captain of police was announced and confirmed by the council. Hook succeeds K Y Church after seven years as a patrolman in the Aberdeen police department with a strong efficiency record. Edward Siler is named temporary patrolman and Patrolman W T Cass moves to Hook's old beat while Siler takes Cass's beat.
The deer season starts today following a new legal interpretation by State Attorney General W. V. Tanner. He told county game wardens that deer become lawful game after September 15, while upland birds may be hunted from today. Local hunters from Aberdeen Hoquiam Montesano and surrounding towns began early trips.
Patrolman Clarence Hook arrested Ralph Blend, wanted in Montesano, on charges of passing several checks without funds and wife desertion. Blend was taken into custody Monday following an active warrant.
Voters learned the registration for the special water bonds and West Toll bridge purchase election to be held September 25 closes at city hall last evening.
A fierce blaze gutted the house of Mr and Mrs Michal izik at Market and Alder streets on Friday night causing about 1500 dollars in damage. About 2000 spectators gathered on the street as flames climbed high and the cause remained undetermined.
The sixteenth annual convention of the Washington Retail Grocers and Merchants association will convene in Tacoma from October 12 through 14. A large statewide attendance is expected.
A lone bandit robbed 25 workers at Wilson Bros. logging camp in Independence Tuesday evening, taking about $200 and valuables after confronting the crew at the boarding house.
Depositors born outside the United States held $85 456 of Aberdeen's $110 513 postal savings on July 1 with Russians leading foreign born totals at $28 690 followed by Austrians Germans and Britons. Restrictions limit monthly deposits to $100 and the $500 maximum, disappointing foreign born savers and diverting funds from local trade.
Victor Hugo a high school student and football team member suffered severe burns last Saturday afternoon while burning a stump in his mother's yard at 916 East Heron Street. He threw black powder on the fire causing an explosion that blew off his shoes and set his clothes ablaze.
Indoor tennis facilities have been installed in the armory at K P hall allowing games to be played in the afternoons and evenings.
The U S steamer Major James Forrence, a mine layer, has been at Grays Harbor since last Saturday and began soundings Monday to locate mine sites for harbor defense. Captain Tex Mahan commands, with Astoria headquarters, and the vessel may lay practice mines before leaving next week.
The Cohassett Beach hotel owned by Samuel Benn and H S Cook and run by F R Archer was burned to the ground Tuesday night. The fire origin is undetermined. The largest beach resort on the North Pacific coast, it cost about 25000 with partial insurance. The hotel had closed for the season last week.
The Wilson Bros lumber mill in East Aberdeen resumed operations after a shutdown. The second half opened to add 50 workers, bringing total payroll to 140. The plant is running full time and may operate through winter as Hoquiam’s Northwestern mill also shifts to full-time production signaling a pickup in lumber activity.
At the council meeting next Wednesday September 29 the award for West bridge repairs will be made. Seven bids were received with Woods Bridge company at 20729 dollars and Coast Bridge company at 21218 dollars for steel spans. Toledo Bridge company led general improvements at 12656 dollars followed by Northwest Bridge company at 14062 dollars. Charity budget adds 500 dollars for destitute relief this winter per Rev Charles McDermoth.
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