Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-12-21

twenty-five per CeHt uIsCouuI vi "''
oyer.oats and mackintosles for the next
Thirty days at the Famous clothing store.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Uglem have re-
turned to Aberdeen from Montesano, and
will probably make their future home
here.
The new building erected by Bert
Morse, adjoining the Koehler block, has
been leased by Tacoma firm for use as
drug store.
Do not forget that We do first class mer.
chant tailoring. Suits dyed, cleaned,
pressed and repaired at the Famous
clothing store.
Victor Hugo is carrying his left hand
in a sling, having lost the first joint OF
his middle fnger in the planer at the
,, Wilson Bros. mill.
Postmasters c. II. Bell, Of Aberdeen,
and g. w. France, of Hoquiam, had
their appointments confirmed by the
United States senate last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Jackson entertained
number of friends at pedro larty
Saturday evening. The prize was won
by Mrs. Mildred West, and the BOBBY by
Chas. Wooding.
For Christmas trees. The finest line Of
candies, nuts and fruits ever brought to
Aberdeen. The latest thoughts in tree
ornaments, etc., etc.. at Frank Changers
on F street below Heron.
Aberdeen Dye Works. The work Of
cleaning, pressing, dyeing and repairing
done by this establishment cannot be
exceled on the Pacific coast. F street
next door to S. Benn's Office.
The explosion OF an old gasoline stove
! in the restaurant in rear OF kaufman's
brick block caused t,ifing fire last
Thursday afternoon. 1t was quickly ex-
tinguislled by a hand machine.
Mrs. Frances F. McKinlay and Mrs.
Fannie NJ. Woodford, mother and sister
OF Mrs. A, II. I.ackey, who have been
visiting relatives in Aberdeen since last
spring, left Tuesday to visit relatives in
Oregon.
The following officers we're elected last
Thursday evening by the Aberdeen Fire
Department to serve during the coming
wear: J. A. Graham, chief; John Greer,
assistant chief; w. H. Pearson, secre.
tary; B. J. Garman, treasurer.
One hat at $3.50 to So is cheaper than
four hats at 81 to $3.50. We have some
cheaper grades, but don't insist upon you
buying, for we want every man to be as
correctly dressed as possible.
CARAVAN 4 BARLEY.
Holiday goods, in endless proiusiop.
Toys, chinaware, lamps, bric-a. brac, etc.
complete assortment Of useful and or
namental goods, especially adapted for
holiday presents. at Mrs. J. NJ. stout's.
south side OF Heron street between G
and H streets.
Chief Graham has organized quite
chain gang from recent arrivals Of the
genus hobo. This gentry should be given
to understand that to come to Aberdeen
from the Sound cities is jumping from
the frying pan into the fire; that there is
no hobo picnic being held here.
John Richardson, mayor. elect OF Ho'
GUAM, had business in Aberdeen Satur-
day and made the HERALD a pleasant
visit. The unsought election of Mr..
Richardson is a handsome testimonial to
his popularity in Hoquiam, after four
years service in the trying position Of
postmaster.
Sheriff Huff came down from Monte.
sano Tuesday and served a pre-cmptory
writ Of mandate Of the superior court on
the mayor and members Of the city coun.
Gil, requiring them to proceed forthwith
to count the ballots in the contested cleo.
ton case OF Anderson vs. Gum and
Shelley.
Owing to a typographical error in the
advertisement Of the l.. l.. Trask Co., in
our last issue, the idea was conveyed that
this firm dealt in groceries. This is not
the case. The editor wrote "grain" and
the compositor-by methods peculiar to
the craft-changed it to groceries" The
new firm confines itself to the handling
Of hay, grain, flour and feed and cereal
products.