Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-05-02

| Louie ray, OtherWlSe Known as klOn-
dixie 1.ottie, Il victim of the morphine
habit, was shipped to Portland by Mar
shall Graham yesterday. The woman
has been sent out of this city several
times, but, in her wanderings, always
drifts back. She is confirmed NOR
phine fiend, and requires medical rather
than police aid.
Notwithstanding that Secretary Locke
sent postal card notices of the meeting of
| the Chamber of Commerce last night to
| all the members, a quorum failed to at
tend. ard the important business of the
body remained undone. Cause: every
body too busy Each one probably
thought, all will be there except me.
Result: no meeting.
Little Emma Irene Blum, infant
daughter of Mr.. Andrew Blum, died at
the home OF Mr.. James Cahill, on Wish
kah street, at 10 O'Clock last night. The
little one follows close after it's mother,
who went to her reward Jan. "a, 1901.
Funeral will be held from the residence
of Mr.. Cahill, POI Wishkah street, at
80 p. m. tomorrow.
Samuel Benn is having a we'll bored
near his residence in hope of finding Il
supply of artesian water, although he
would not object to flowing oil well.
The well was down 81 feet and in strata
of sandstone few days ago, when the
drill got fast in the hole and could not
| be drawn out. The hole was abandoned,
and another started a few feet distant.
The ladies of the Baptist church have
arranged for pleasant entertainment
next Monday evening. The function is
called Champ Kontent," will consist OF
IL lecture, of special interest to boys, by
Rev. l.. J. Sawyer, of Seattle, on "Our
Boys" Refreshments will be served and
a general good time is anticipated.
Admission % cents, including refresh
ment.
J. Il. Acteson, am old and respected
citizen OF fIoquiam, died at the residence
OF his daughter, Mrs. Fred lilly, in that
city on Monday. The funeral was held
tuesday under the auspices of the United
Artisans and Yeomen OF America.
number of members of these orders in
Aberdeen attended the services, char
tering the launch Wolverine for the
occasion.
The eighty-second anniversary OF the
organization of the Independent OF Odd
Fellows was appropriately celebrated by
the Aberdeen lodge and Daughters OF
Rebekah in Firemcn's hall Friday even
ing. An interesting program, consisting
of vocal and instrumental music, recitat-
ions and addresses were rendered, after
which dancing and refreshments con-
cludcd a very pleasant evening.
Justice Arnold's court was occupied
Monday afternoon in hearing civil ac-
ton, in which r. II. Hills brought suit
against NJ. II. Sherwood to recover on a
contract for painting and papering a
house. The defense set up poor quality
of work and failure to complete accord
ing to contract, Which the court did not
think sufficiently established, and gave
Judgment for the plaintiff. Notice Of
appeal to the superior court was given.
Mrs. Robt. |. Logan, who was recently
brought to the Aberdeen General Hos
pital from Summit, suffering with
puerperal fever, died at that institution
Monday night. The deceased was but
n years OF age, and leaves husband
and three small children to mourn her
death. The remains were taken to Elma
for interment yesterday, and were ac-
companied to the train by the Aberdeen
Court, Foresters OF America, of which
order Mr.. Logan is an esteemed member.