Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-01-02

VIM. Cullen, OF IIumptulips, was in
the city Monday.
The $500 cash prize at Fishers was
won by Mr.. Harry Mentz.
Miss Clara Kelley. Of Montesano, is
visiting in the city with Miss Nelli e
Lowry.
Mrs. Lapoint, Of Montesano, is in the
city this week, the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. PORTER.
W. B. Fetterman returned last Monday
from Ellensburgh, his son Glenn being
out Of danger and on the road to recovery.
Rev. DR.. Lackey will leave tomorrow
for Fairhaven where he will conduct
evangelistic services. He expects to be
absent month.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Cook are rejoicing
over the advent of their frst.born, son,
which arrived this morning. The HER
AID extends congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Patterson
left for their home in Grand Rapids,
Mich. Oh Tuesday, Mr.. Patterson not
having recovered from his serious illness.
The barkentine Catherine Sudden ar
rived Monday to load at Weatherwax's s..
She sailed in over the bar and the entire
length of the Harbor, dropping anchor at
the MILL
J. w. Cary & Son, the Elma merch-
ants, have leased the east room OF the
Koehler building, under the armory, and
will open up about February first with a
stock of dry goods, boots and shoes.
A furniture factory would certainly be
a profitable investment in Aberdeen, and
what may be the beginning of one is
conducted by Mr.. Peckham, who is
making furniture on small scale for X.
Zelasko, the pushing Aberdeen dealer.
We are headquarters for all kinds of
ammunition. A full line Of loaded New
Club shells and loaded smokeless shells.
Shultze's smokeless powder and full
line Of black powders.
+. L. Carman & Co.
Week of prayer will begin Monday eve
ming at 7 80. Union meetings: first three
evenings in the Methodist church.
Thursday and Friday evenings in the
Congregational church. Monday evening
will be specially laymen's meeting.
The young peoples societies urged to be
present Monday evening, and right
through the week. Rev. +. X. Van Tas-
sci will lead the Tuesday evening meet
ing.
B. X. Freeland will be in Aberdeen on
the second of January, and remain ten
days for the practice of dentistry. ct
About thirty invited couples spent a
most enjoyable time at the fancy dress
german New Years eve. There could
not have been more appropriate and
affair, judging from the manner
in which things varied in the different
representations. Dancing was brought
to close at twelve o'clock, when the old
year passed, out and amidst the cheers
and merriment OF everyone present. Then
came an elegant supper, which was par
taken Of with great relish, and when the
close came cheers were given the "new
women" for their tasteful preparation Of
the same. Programs we're then resumed
and the merry strain OF music was fol-
lowed until very near the dawn Of the
of all New Years.
The masquerade ball last night, under
the auspices Of the Aberdeen Orchestra,
was an enjoyable affair and we'll attend
ed, the number present being about equal
to that at the bachelors ball on Christ
mas eve. The costumes Represented
nearly all conditions in lfe-the monks,
Japanese, negroes, clowns. fower-girls,
of which was enjoyed by the
many spectators. Refreshments were
served in the hall by the ladies of the
Episcopal church; and as whole the
ball was success, both socially and
financially.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. Sicormat,
on the Chehalis river one mile above
Aberdeen, was the scene OF pleasant
gathering OF their friends last Sunday,
December 80. There were twenty-five
guests, who had met to enjoy the hos
pitality OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. Sicormat
and assist them in celebrating the 18th
OF the birth of their daughter,
Miss Mary, who is at present attending
school in Odiern, Bretagne, France. An
enjoyable time was had by all and
many wishes for the welfare Of the girl
across the sea were offered. Mary will
return to her home here after five-years
course OF school in France, one year Of
which has already elapsed.
Rev. Van Tassel Surprised.
Those who think women cannot keep
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