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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
1
Slogan style ad from J. W. Carey and Son on South Heron Street Aberdeen Washington warns customers they may lose money if they buy before checking their line and prices. The message promises surprising prices to attract shoppers.
Aberdeen Washington is described as the financial center of Grays Harbor with booming lumber and fisheries. The city sits at the mouths of Wishkah and Chehalis rivers forming a bay, offering rail and water shipping. Jetty work funded by a million dollars aims to deepen harbor depth, enabling larger vessels and increased trade next season.
Democratic and Peoples Party gatherings in Montesano contrasted with prior secretive sessions. Delegates discussed openly, with committees named for credentials and organization. Nominations favored incumbents and local leaders, while new selections emerged for assessor and commissioner roles amid conference proceedings.
J E Calder plans to visit the state fair in Yakima and discuss Chehalis county real estate with locals. A hay-carrying rig burned at Satsop Sunday night, suspected incendiary. Archy LeRoy visited Montesano for harbor business. Lis Shinzle mill delays continue in Mason county. hiring slowed by labor shortages. I Maggard moves stock to Satsop and opens a dry goods store. A.J. Grant and Miss Sarah McNeill wed in Aberdeen with Rev Spencer officiating. bride is sister of A C McNeill. Judge Hodgdon stores household goods. Mrs Hodgdon to visit east. Carothers to move into Hodgdon’s former residence. Westport residents push for better mail service. petition seeks direct Ocosta to Westport route. From Hoquiam, Chas De Bruler resumes cigar factory. J O Stearns buys Bay View ground for two rental cottages. Wm Eastman and Mrs Sara Nichols wed in Hoquiam. Mack Logging Co moves camp, harming Hoquiam economy. Dauntless shipyard launch planned for high tide 29th. main mast installed. ship praised by carpenters. Klondile Fizz advertised.
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