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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
2
The store touts a ready to wear autumn stock with complete lines and favorable prices. It urges shoppers to buy now while weather is suitable and emphasizes cash on delivery, underselling rivals, and willingness to ship items for comparison. It notes bigger, better stocks and seasonal price dynamics.
The Hoquiam YMCA resumes fall activities with a renovated gymnasium and baths. A new class schedule targets juniors intermediates working boys seniors and business men with sessions across Monday Thursday and Saturday. An evening business men's class shows renewed interest from past years.
Hoquiam September 22 Dr W E Ferrebee and associates purchased Riverdale Development property north of Hoquiam river from original plattors two years after it was first sold for about 65000. The deal ends weeks of negotiations and marks a revival in local realty activity.
Hoquiam Sept 22. Mr and Mrs W L Adams and son Gaylord and Mrs C W Hodgdon left for an auto trip to Portland They will then drive to Silverton Ore to join Mrs Gaylord Adams visiting her mother and will return home after about a week
George F. Barett wanted in the county for grand larceny was captured in Los Angeles California. He allegedly swindled Harbor residents with a fake oil lease scheme from which only the promoter benefited. Sheriff Ed Payette planned to bring him back but learned Barett posted bond and would return voluntarily.
Montesano residents will gain a permanent filled in roadway replacing the long standing elevated wooden road to the river. The city council met last Tuesday and ordered plans and a resolution for the project. The fill will extend from the N P right of way to a point near the cemetery.
Elma petitions for local option have been challenged in court over missing street addresses. The case, set for Montesano next Monday, could affect similar petitions in at least 25 western towns and may prompt a state supreme court ruling before November ballots.
Elma hires Miss Theresa Moore of Muskegon Michigan as a teacher in the Elma schools with specialties in music and drawing. She has taught in Muskegon for several years and is a graduate of the Ipsalanti Normal School in Michigan.
Elma reports many farmers selling potatoes at heartbreakingly low prices as blight damages crops. Some growers fetch about 10 dollars per ton, while others cannot even reach that amount.
Elma Washington Sept 21 Mrs Ida J Hoskins of Satsop died at home from consumption at age 32 Burial took place Friday afternoon at the Satsop cemetery with local neighbors attending.
Auditor Trask reported licenses granted during the week ending September 21. Names include Whitesel and Hank of Hoquiam, Batino and Dubinsky of Aberdeen, Ford and Kohlmeier of Matlock, Martinier and Grindrod of Aberdeen, and several others from Montesano, Elma, Westport, Oakville, and Medford Oregon with brides and grooms listed.
The Vancouver Lumber Co of Vancouver Washington has opened a retail lumber yard in Montesano at the planing mill site. W L Carter is local manager handling a complete line of finished lumber. The yard follows a receiver sale two weeks earlier involving Syverson Lumber & Shingle Co. stock.
The Wy Ncodie mill site shingle mill will begin rebuilding in early next week. A new company has been formed, all papers signed, and construction readiness confirmed.
The Taxpayers League endorses Campbell for the county attorney position citing four years of county work and knowledge of alleged tax dodger manipulations. He aims to join the board of commissioners to curb taxing authority abuses and push for reform.
The American Review concludes the new vice president would become president on March 4 and that James S. Sherman would likely be the next president. It argues the Senate would choose if the Electoral College failed, restricting its pick to Marshall or Sherman, with Republicans likely to back Sherman.
Daniel Wright arrived in Aberdeen to assume control of the Grand theater. Under Klaw & Erlanger, the venue gains access to a vast slate of attractions and the backing of a major booking syndicate. Wright says the season promises a peak in Gray Harbor theatrical history with many special shows on the coast this year.
The Grand hosts Jolly Billy Clifford for a one night stand presenting The Girl The Man and the Game a musical comedy with new songs and a polished company. Clifford's unique style and a two dozen member chorus promise lively entertainment for Aberdeeen theatergoers.
Grant Wheeler treasurer of the church building committee reports the church construction to date at 18 098 80 with lots and street improvements adding 3 886 09 and total net assets listed as 28 130 90.
Dr J T Curtiss of Dwight Kansas claims Electric Bitters cured his eczema and says the tonic can cure thousands more. It is advertised as a blood purifier good for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. The label promises liver kidney and bowel stimulation expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Price 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by druggists.
Five judges sitting en banc ruled the local option petition void and prohibited Spokane city officials from calling an election. The petition had 10 262 names and was challenged over improper addresses and signatures. The court found the petition illegal and no vote will be held.
W H White of 718 W Heron St Aberdeen Wash Testifies he suffered back and kidney trouble for two years but Doan’s Kidney Pills gave prompt relief and he has had no trouble since. He endorses the product and urges others to use it. Sold by all dealers at 59 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean’s.
In selecting stock the principal point is QUALITY. We are exclusive agents for Y. & E. Filing Systems, Carter’s Typewriter Carbone and Ribbons, Leopold Desks, Colonial Office Chairs, and L. C. Smith and Royal Typewriters. After years of “MAKING GOOD” these products symbolize quality. Next week more items.
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