Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-09-26

Miss J. Smith who has been visiting
} Mrs. Kimball Hatch, returned to Sal
Francisco this morning 1t is under
stood that Miss Smith may return ant
form class in vocal culture.
Mrs. Fred Green got back from Port
land yesterday. While il Portland sht
had the pleasure of visiting Professor ant
Mrs. Davis who formerly had charge o
the public schools in this city.
The Congregational church was well
filled last evening to hear Miss Smitt
sing. All were pleased with the singing
and it is hoped she will favor the con
gregation again in the near future.
The "Forge,-me-No," club was organ
lied Friday evening in the Finlande,
hall, Joe Barley and Tom Black being
the originators. This is purely socia
club and is to last during the winter
months.
The ball given by the Royal Neighbor
Saturday evening, was MT so well at
tended as might be. Too much going
on and dances too frequent VAS the rea
son given. Not many outside the men,
bership attended.
The Four Georges who have been
playing in the Edison theater, have
bought one half interest in the Waldron
cottage at Cohassett. They spent the
greater part of the month enjoying an
outing on the beach at that place.
The most unique thing in the way Of
! window decorations is the Elk calf, in
the window OF H. l.. Cook & Co. 1t is
made OF hardware and covered with
okum, and is quite realistic. 1t was
made by G. Cloud.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shackleford, OF Alaska,
who have been the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Waldo Hart, for several days, re-.
turned to their home Friday. Mr..
Shackleford is attorney for the Pacific
Mail S. S. company.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Bird arrived last
week from Lockwood, Missouri, with a
view to making their future home in
Aberdeen. Mr.. Bird is a man of wide
experience in mercantile business and
will doubtless find an opening in this
city.
Sardines and candle fish have been
crowding into the harbor this week in
large schools. They are followed by i'm
mense flocks Of whale birds, which feed
upon these fish, The sight on the lower
harbor is something not often seen on
the coast.
The benefit dance given in the Fire
mems hall Friday evening was great
success. The hall and music was donated
for the occasion; and only the lights and
printing had to be paid for, thus leaving
about the whole OF the proceeds for the
committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Veysey, who
have been travelling through the states.
returned to the city Thursday evening.
They report an enjoyable trip, having
visited all the principle places worth
seeing on the Atlantic coast as we'll as
on the Mississippi.
Ole Christensen and wife, who some
time ago sold their farm near Montesano
with the avowed intention OF finding a
new location have returned to Aberdeen,
after tramping the country considerably.
They think Grays Harbor is good enough
for them, and will invest here.
The handsomest thing in the way of
window decorations is that OF Geo. j.
Wolff. The general setting is the Elk's
colors, and the central figure is young
lady in carriage drawn by an elk, the
notice on the figure being ''We are on
our way to the dedication of the Elk
hall"
The case of George McFadden vs.. G
Terada came up for trial in the superior
court today. McFadden bought lot
from A. J. Anderson and built on it,
but in the meantime Terada bought the
lot for taxes. Some features Of the case
will be Of interest to property owners in
this city.
The Commercial block and several Of
the new residences lately built in this
city, are finished in Washington woods.
They finish far handsomer than any.
thing imported, and now the test has
been made there is no doubt but that
they will be used more extensively in
the future.
The marriage OF Mr.. Emil Huffman to
Miss Hanna Swanson was solemnized at
the residence OF Carl johnson 80 North
G street Saturday. evening Rev. j. p.
Ohleen officiating. The attendants on
the bride and groom were Charley john
son and Hedrik Swanson, Einar Lund-
bonn and Jennie Nyman. Supper was
served.
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