Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-11-24
state Press Opinions.

In the death OF James +. Girton, senior
editor of the Aberdeen HERALp, which
occurred in that city the 3rd inst, Wash
ington journalism loses one OF its ablest
members. The heartfelt sympathy OF the
editors OF the state is extended to his
borrowing familv.-Tacoma sun.
Editor Girton, of the Aberdeen HERALD,
died at his home in Aberdeen on Nov.
3rd, of consumption. He was aged 40
wears and leaves wife and three daugh-
tiers. Editor Clifton was practical printer
and newspaper man, and his life was de-
voted to that work, his newspaper reflect
ing the ability which he possessed. He
was buried by the A. .. L. W. OF which
he was a leading member. The journal
extends sympathy to the bereaved fami-
ly.-Mason County Journal.
The state press has suffered great loss
in the death OF James +. Girton, editor OF
the Aberdeen HERALD. Mr.. Girton had
| been a resident OF this state since 1892
and as a leader in the democratic party.
Such men as he are not easily replaced.
His family, and his business associate j.
J. Carney have the sympathy OF the
Journal. -Washngton state journal.
Our esteemed neighboring journal, the
Aberdeen HERALD, comes to US this week
heavily draped in mourning, its senior
editor, James F. Girton, having died on
Thursday. November 3rd The deceased
was one OF the ablest journalists in the
state, and was highly esteemed by all
who knew him. He leaves wife, three
children and other relatives and many
friends to mourn his loss. lie has been
IA sufferer from consumption Tor long
time which was the cause OF his death.
The Tribune extends sympathy to the
sadly bereaved miy.-Sheton Tribune.
In the rush Of politics last week, we
failed to mention the death OF Jas. f. !
Clifton, senior editor Of the Aberdeen
HERALD. For the past five years Mr. /
Grton has made the HERALD one ol The
leading democratic papers Of the state.
He was a thorough newspaper man, and /
a man OF high honor. He was not only /
a good newspaper man but good citizen. /
He leaves the paper he loved in able con- /
troll, that OF J. J. Carney the junior edi- /
tor.-Hoquiam Washingtonian.
TIE death OF Jas f. Girton, senior edi.
tor OF the Aberdeen HERALD, whish oc-
Cured November Sd, leaves vacancy in
the ranks OF the newspaper men OF the /
state which will not be readily filled He |
was an honest, conscientious man, a .
ready and forciful writer and has made
the HERALD one OF the leading country
papers Of the state.-Wilipa Harbor
Pilot.
James F. Girton, senior editor OF the
Aberdeen HERALD, on Nov. 3 died there
OF consumption, aged about 40 years. His
funeral services were conducted by the |
Ancient Order OF United Workmen. He |
was a native OF Allamakee county, Iowa. !
He bought the Aberdeen HERALD in Sep /
TENDER, 1898, and had lived there until his
death, loved and respected By his friends
and fellow citizens.-Trade Register.
James +. Girton, editor OF the Aberdeen |
HERALD, died OF consumption on Novem-
Der 3rd, after long and bitter battle
with that dread destroyer He leaves a
family consisting OF wife and three |
daughters. Mr.. Girton was pure, hon
orable capable journalist and his memory
will be cherished by all who knew him.
We extend our sympathy to the hereaved
ones. -Cathlame Gazette.