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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
3
Local notes reveal Evans' Drug Co advertising Fine chocolates Sure-Thing Corn Cure and a range of items while highlighting visits by residents and visitors including Professor Miller and Mrs Pearl Gilbertson. Community events at Congregational church and Presbyterian Presbytery trips are noted along with local transport and fishing activity.
The schooner Manila sailed yesterday from the American mill for the West Coast. The steamer Centralia arrived this morning to load at the Union mill for San Pedro. The steamer Fair Oaks departed today from the Slade mill for San Francisco. The steamer G. C. Lindauer sailed today from the Wilson mill for San Francisco.
City council held a special session to hear testimony from liquor dealers arrested in the past three months. John Gronow of Union Saloon at 315 South F Street and Michael Franciscovitch of 316 South G Street lose their licenses. Other dealers were excused. A Gronow bartender was convicted of selling to minors. Francisco and his wife were arrested and tried in superior court for Sunday liquor sales and sale at residence.
Grays Harbor boats report a heavy black salmon run entering the harbor with large nightly catches enabling full cannery operation. While silversides swim outside the bar, few venture inside as crews prepare to shift gear once the run ends. Mary sturgeon four to nine feet long are also being taken in traps and nets.
The City Messenger Company installs two telephones Nos. 5931 and 5941 with one line always open. Call either number and Central will get us. K. L. Zeek, manager.
The Tacoma Dredging Co dredge sank last Sunday night after a plank broke in the hull. The loss, including machinery damage and raising costs, totals about 15000 dollars. Divers found a large hole in the starboard side and two weeks may pass before machinery is recovered and work resumes.
At Hotel Washington the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce praised the railroad celebration and thanked Mrs Irvine J B Bridges President Miller and Secretary Allen as well as Congressman Fordney for aiding the event. Calder of the County Fair reported a coming fair with expanded space needs and strong agricultural and livestock displays. The Southwestern Washington Development League discussed attendance during the fair and Samuel Benn was elected an honorary member amid new memberships.
Christian church at Third and L hosts evangelist Horn and the Webbs with sermons duets illustrated songs and a question box. Friday features a world travel illustrated lecture with 200 views and 50 children pictures plus Webb songs In Dear Old Illinois and Amid the Green Fields of Virginia. Small admission. no service Saturday night. meetings close Sunday with gospel and song service.
City subscribers failing to receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays will have the City Messenger Co contactable at Tel 5931 and a replacement paper sent to the address at once.
The Quiniault Packing cannery at Copalis burned early today destroying the plant valued at 15 000 and stock and pack totaling 10 000. The loss approaches 25 000. The facility employed 40 people and was Copalis main industry. Hudson and Gram of Portland owned the plant with F A Turner in charge and as stockholder. The fire started in the fire room and was found by the night watchman after flames enveloped the building. The cannery had been operating since September 1.
Alvin Crandall was arrested on a charge of striking Lizzie Erickson and later detained on a charge of stealing her clothes. Erickson swore out the warrant alleging she ended Crandall's attentions and she fought him on the street. He is said to have shaken her and then took her clothing, which she seeks to recover.
Henry Clay a trusted southern gentleman was arrested in Hoquiam for passing worthless checks and has not returned to stand trial. He was brought from California to Chehalis County at public expense. Norman Pruitt an Oklahoma City attorney revealed Clay’s real name Frank H. Carr a cattleman from Pauls Valley Oklahoma and posted $500 bail before also leaving the area.
Police Judge Tucker fined three violators. William Kaliro received 25 dollars for breaking into a box car and stealing grapes, caught Tuesday night by a patrolman. William Duncan was fined 25 dollars for stabbing Frank Neardick, who was cut in the fight and fined 25 dollars for disorderly conduct.
Dr J N McCormack a noted speaker will deliver an address at First Congregational church Sunday night at 8 under the Chehalis County Medical Society. He represents the American Medical Association and his lecture is said to be an excellent one.
Montesano man Gordon Simmons finished placing about three miles of gravel on the Emer son road. The state spent 17 000 on the project and the Hoquiam to beach route now has good surface with only half a mile of soft gravel. The work included altering a steep hill to reduce grade and extending the road by 300 yards.
Captain Ber thel Carlson faced allegations after the San Jacinto ran aground near Grays Harbor. Inspectors exonerated him, and the E K Wood Lumber Co reinstated him to command. The steamer heads to San Diego with lumber and will resume northbound runs to Hoquiam on its next trip.
Architect C. E. Troutman has drafted plans for a six room bungalow to be built by L. H. Humburger in the near future. The dwelling will be modern in every respect and among Aberdeen's prettiest homes when finished.
Contractors push completion of the new Moclips school building with roof to be finished this week. The district reports the project will cost about 310000 dollars and result in a sturdy state funded facility.
Aberdeen Printing Co advertises modern job printing at moderate prices with contact by phone 5401.
The Portland ship early in the week sent salvageable cargo south from the wreck. Cargo in the hold and deck was discharged at the dry dock and reloaded after repairs. San Jacinto received a new bottom, rudder, rudder post and stem during the extensive reconstruction.
Miss Ida Luomalainen and Kalle K Linkkanen married Monday evening at the parsonage of the Swedish Mission church. Rev. John J. Huleen performed the ceremony in the presence of Mrs. Nathalia Huleen and Mr. W. Lund.
The Superior Court handed down a decision last evening in the case of Hattie Hewitt vs Frank O Dole. The judgment favored Dole and sustained his contention on every count in the disputed Aberdeen property matter.
Clifford King with a Neah Bay troll aboard the Sloop Phoenix caught 63 silverside and a black salmon while en route from Grays Harbor to the Queets river. The 12 hour trip saw King dedicate time to fishing.
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