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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
2
Multiple brief items report moves trips and visits of Aberdeen residents and visitors from nearby towns and states. Names include Rosa Gordon Ruth Townsend Ira Turner C. Stalding Esther Wilkinson Esther Wilkinson and many others with mentions of Seattle Tacoma Vancouver and montesano. Local business Evans Drug Co and A Star Transfer update services and contact.
The Herald reminds advertisers to follow policy guidelines for promotions and inserts, noting required disclosures, pricing clarity, and compliance with local regulations to maintain trust and transparency with readers.
A five year old bay gelding weighing 1400 pounds is for sale by Ellis Lund. The listing notes a North river postoffice address for Cosmopolis with the year 98 41 as part of the entry.
Northern Pacific passenger train No. 323 arrived in Aberdeen at 9 45 p m and could not complete its run to Hoquiam due to a box car derailment in the yards between Wishkah bridge and the depot. The derailed car blocked the track and was moved before the passenger train was allowed to continue.
The Cosmopolis case of W N McKey, found guilty in superior court for allowing minors in his pool hall, prompts Deputy Prosecuting Attorney A E Cross to forecast tighter county laws. Minors may not frequent or play pool or billiards. gross misdemeanor carries up to 1000 fine or a year in jail.
The board of county commissioners called for bids to erect a brick county hospital with terra cotta trim, at an estimated cost of 35 000 dollars, to be opened October 24. Architect C. E. Troutman designed a three story main building with two two story wings and a two story service building housing heating and cold storage.
The state will try John Creech a lumber manufacturer of Raymond next Tuesday October 1 in Chehalis county superior court for the death of Patrolman John Welsh. Welsh was shot in the Creech yard when responding to a prowler report and order to surrender. The defense claims the shooting was accidental.
The first fall football game on Grays Harbor will be at Electric Park Saturday afternoon as Aberdeen high meets Hoquiam high. Aberdeen outweighs Hoquiam, but Hoquiam is reportedly fast, promising a competitive contest. The Aberdeen lineup features Thompson and Cross at half backs, Steel at full back, De Losh at quarterback, and a full set of linemen with alternates Ackey, Cook, or Spoon at right end.
Investigation found the long dock at the north jetty was not destroyed by fire as claimed. Flames observed from Westport and Ocosta were from burning refuse that spread to dry logs and driftwood along the beach, started by an unknown person.
In Hoquiam on September 25 27 candidates were initiated ending a two day Eagles celebration that began with a Sunday musical program. Speakers included F L Morgan Albert Johnson and W H Tucker of Aberdeen.
The formal opening of the new union depot in Aberdeen is set for Tuesday, October 1. Local representatives from the three transcontinental roads will establish offices in the building, with moving of offices from the old site underway and interior work substantially complete.
Fifty locals from Aberdeen and Hoquiam left Yesterday morning and evening by the Northern Pacific and Co W A L N roads to Pendleton to attend the Round-up. The annual event is widely advertised by residents of Pendleton Oregon.
Long nights bring high light bills so Evans Drug Co promotes Mazda electric lamps as three times brighter for the same electricity use, claiming cheaper lighting than carbon lamps and high meter rates. Agents for Aber.
Free textbooks provided for city schools. Pupils must furnish tablets pencils penholders composition books and similar items. Evans Drug Co at 407 East Heron Street offers to supply all kinds of supplies from the old stand. tf. All the news all the time in The Herald.
In the past week notable salmon catches were made despite a light run. Monday three launches returned from the lower bay with 178 salmon weighing 10 to 18 pounds on average. Westport reports fishermen ready for extensive deep water fishing as the season opens, with many boats overhauled and expected record catches outside the bar.
George Rhodes known as Dusty of Aberdeen left Tuesday for Seattle after two years with Elway-Miller Plumbing. He will visit Seattle Spokane Butte and other cities and finish in Chicago for winter with friends. He plans to return to Aberdeen in spring to lead the crack plumbers' baseball team, which he captained to many victories last season.
In a Chicago electrical show a race pitted five white girls using motor driven machines against six colored women with tubs boards and wringers. The contest showcased modern laundry methods as the electric machines finished with far more clothes than the hand powered set.
The nomination of E. E. Fishel of Quinsault likely eliminates W. E. Campbell from the county commissioner race as Progressives unite behind Fishel. Phil S. Locke will gain Progressive support, while G. W. Powell declines. The group backs Republican taxation positions and seeks broad, fair collaboration.
A new five dollar bill printed with the name John Tornow Ox Bow Washington was received by Gene McGillicuddy. The letters appear indelible and some think the act was a joke by an admirer of Tornow. The owner plans to keep the bill despite possible offense.
C M Goepper former Pioneer restaurant owner on Heron street wins in justice court against James Peterson over three chairs priced at four dollars. Jury hearing demanded though the amount is under five dollars. Costs expected to reach seventy five dollars.
Tide flat fill work begun Monday and finished yesterday hinders service between Aberdeen and Electric park. Mud on Heron street between Division and Michigan delays traffic as tracks remain blocked for days. Cars from Aberdeen detour west on Heron to Jefferson, forcing pedestrians to walk to Washington Street for park transit.
J. M. Bowes of the Chehalis County Fair association announces a contest offering household goods worth 500 dollars to the first couple who applies and marries publicly at the fair grounds on Sunday October 13. Merchants have promised liberal donations to the couple showing grit to face the public ceremony.
Police Judge J K Drake set tomorrow afternoon for the continuance of the trial. Roscoe Jensen faced fighting charges and Sam Druximan and his father were held to answer a similar charge. Witnesses for Jensen testified Druximan was the aggressor and his father implicated.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church spent yesterday afternoon sewing and repairing clothes for the Associated Charities. They produced three comforts several pairs of stockings and children's underwear. Mrs W W Walk donated a large bundle of baby clothes gathered from friends.
Fred J. When of Pittsburg, after visiting Aberdeen, says he will return soon with several prospective investors interested in Grays Harbor prospects.
Services at 11:00 a m with Sunday school at 12:15 p m led by Mrs W W Walk. C E at 7:00 p m led by Misa Inez Nelson. Chas McDermoth is the pastor.
A quirky notice warns readers the Herald will follow them to the beach if they leave their address at the office. It emphasizes privacy and the playful tone of the community bulletin.
The Kansas City Journal notes prominent women directing distinct political campaigns to support Woodrow Wilson, Patt, and Roosevelt. Mrs J Borden Harriman leads the Woman's Wilson and Marshall League urging indirect influence on voters. Miss Delep Varick Boswell pushes for reelection of Patt, while Miss Alice Carpenter, the first female national convention committee member, backs Roosevelt.
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