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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
4
The store announces a move to a new annex and asks for sympathy as staff work long hours to set up. Service will be slow for several days but customers will be served with the best lines after October 1, with staff ready to assist and prices satisfactory.
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures eczema rashes tetter and chafings in children with safety and rapid healing. It also treats accidental injuries including cuts burns and bruises. Boils ulcers piles and other sores reportedly respond. 25 cents at druggists.
Listing for Dan Pearsall as attorney at law and United States court commissioner located in rooms 39 40 Wishkah Block with official duties noted.
Mrs W Woodard of Moclips, after a major operation weeks earlier, fell ill and was transported 28 miles to Hoquiam on a handcar. Two friends pumped the vehicle to reach the hospital in record time, arriving shortly after midnight. Her condition was described as improved the next day.
Through the efforts of F. L. Morgan former captain of Company F Washington National Guards a plan is under way to organize a dovaiam rifle club in Hoquiam Target shooters in the city show strong interest and the war department has issued regular rifles to several clubs under the American Rifle association with ammunition supplied at cost.
Hoquiam reports Mrs. Mary A. Miller wife of Walter Miller and Guy Lobdell formerly of Linton were arrested by Chief T. M. Quinn on warrants from Walter Miller. He accuses his wife of eloping with Lobdell. Mrs. Miller has three children and Lobdell recently obtained a divorce.
R H Fleet sold a ten acre tract in Montesano Garden Tracts to R G Radcliffe of Charleston South Carolina who plans a chicken ranch. He arrives with wife and child and will move once buildings are erected. Contracts for house and chicken houses have been let and work will proceed quickly.
Elma Sept 28. Star Lumber Co and mill workers urge government to establish a post office at White Star. Present mail goes to Elma and is carried to Tacoma by a volunteer rider, causing inconvenience. A rural route would not meet company needs, so officials expect reliance on ongoing efforts to obtain a local office.
Letters from grateful customers describe relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Henry Leisberger of Elgin Illinois and Mrs G B Whittington of Kearneysville West Virginia credit improved health and renewed strength to the medicine after doctors offered little help. The Pinkham Medicine Co invites written advice in confidence from Lynn Massachusetts.
Chief Justice Wallace Mount issued an order directing Judge John R. Mitchell to show cause on October 4 why he should not be ordered to overrule a demurrer in A H Griffin v Thurston County. The case challenges a writ restraining a local option election in Aberdeen. Mitchell sustained the demurrer, election ordered, appeal taken and to be argued at the state Supreme Court on October 4.
The Montesano Mill Co leasehold in the Ninemire mill was sold at a referee’s sale. R. H. Fleet, for a group of harbor mill men, bought the lease and plans to operate the plant soon unless legal challenges arise. Fleet states the purchase was for community benefit, not speculation.
Miss Mary A Graetz and Mr George Fitzgerald both of Elma were married at the home of Mrs 1S Dickson on Tuesday evening The ceremony was by Rev H S Black Only close family attended with guests Mrs Fleet the bride’s mother and Mr and Mrs Chas Cleek. A repast followed served by Mrs Dickson and her daughters
Elma residents are invited to a ladies Aid Society gathering next Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. J Will Andersen and Mrs. J P French. Members and wives of the Methedict dhrreltes are urged to attend for a social afternoon.
The noon train now stops in Malone daily before reaching Khia, easing travel for locals. It also halts on Sunday evenings when ten or more passengers ride and maintains Saturday evening service.
Montesano September 28 The following marriage licenses were issued during the week C C Grego Cosmopolis and Bessa U5 Hathaway Seattle T H Matweil Gladys M Lamb Aloha Lee FE Fry Satsop Bessie M Wade Montesano M S Anderson Mabel S Whitney Hoquiam Geo Fitzgerald Mary A Graetz Elma FE K K Johnson Aberdeen Marie D Dunn Hoquiam R F Patterson Hoquiam Lucile Prickette Elma
Stillman Green of Malachite Col states doctors predicted a two year life but he credits Dr King's New Discovery for his recovery from throat and lung illness. The ad urges sufferers to try the safe cure, offering 50 cent to 1 dollar prices and a free trial bottle at druggists.
New exhibition buildings rise for the county fair at Electric Park to run October 7 to 13. Secretary Calder says additional structures including a horse show building and a machinery hall will be added, and visitors from Aberdeen and Hoquiam observed the grounds. A top livestock display and a notable produce show from the fill district are planned with special NP car service on October 7.
Democratic nominee Mrs Margaret M Ross of the 29th district returns from a campaign mission in Eastern Washington and Sound cities. She plans a Thursday Tacoma start for a statewide speaking tour and has spoken in Seattle. Her platform includes open air camps for youthful convicts and road work to boost industry, while backing Woodrow Wilson for national victory.
Aberdeen in Superior Court awarded damages totaling 2917 against the city after a petition by property owners in the Eighth and Division street area. The ruling paves the way for a street opening through Dan McGillycuddy land, with costs to be shared pro rata by affected property owners.
The Herald reminds advertisers to follow its policy on contracted placements and billing. Public notices, classified inserts, and promotional content must comply with standard rates and deadlines set by the Herald.
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