Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-18

Inv A-"S'o hIc'es Vi MOnteSanO, hDer'
deem and Hoquiam are preparing to give
their annual grand excursion and ball
and clam bake, at Westport Beach, Sun.
day and Mondav, August 81. No efforts
will be spared to make this the leading
excursion OF the season.
Marshal Carter received telegram
Saturday from the coroner at Milneapo-
lis asking him to inform Andrew Larson,
OF this city, of the death of his brother,
by drowning. at that city. The marshal
found Mr.. Larson working at the Wilson
mill, and conveyed to him the sad news.
G. L. Cork arrived in the city Friday
evening from Waukesha, Wis. Mr.. Cork
is nephew of H. D. Crawford, and in.
tends to make Aberdeen his headquar-
tiers. He will be followed to this place
by his father and the family, as soon as
he finishes the erection of residence on
lots he has procured on B street and
Terrace avenue.
In Justice Bush's court, Friday, w. G.
London was fined IS and costs on a war.
rant sworn to by G. V. 10y. London
don worked for 10y, and disposed of
photographs on commission. He left
the city without making settlement and
Mr.. 10y had him arrested for stealing.
There being mitigating circumstances in
the way of misunderstanding, the court
was lenient.
E. l.. Koehler has sold rs feet of his
Heron street lot to J. B. Dabney, who
Will proceed at once to erect a two.story
brick and stone block, 5Oxl3O feet, on
the corner of H and Heron streets. Mr..
koehler will build similar structure on
the 25 feet adjoining, and j. B. Elston
will carry it on 25 feet further. making
what will be practically one business and
Office block 1OOx13O feet.
The committees OF the Masonic bodies
appointed to meet with the board Of
directors to consider the matter Of build.
ing Masonic Temple, met with them
on Saturday evening, and after looking
into the matter carefully, it was decided
to issue stock in the sum of $4,000, and
borrow $4,000 from local member and
proceed with the building as soon as
matters can be arranged.
| DeMolai Commandery Knights Tenn.
plar went to Olympia yesterday morning
to act as escort at the funeral of Thomas
Tew, who died at that place Friday. Mr..
Tew wac one of the pioneers Of Aber.
deem, having the charge OF the erection
Of the Weatherwax mill, the first built
in West Aberdeen, and afterwards built
the first passenger steamer constructed
at this point. OF late years he has re-
sided in Olympia, where the family now
live.
The Epworth League of Hoquiam,
made the League of this city fraternal
visit Friday evening. They were re-
ceived in true Epworthian style by their
compatriots here, and until midnight
there was no cessation OF the festivities.
A fine program was rendered by the
local league, and that with games and
refreshments was the order of the even.
ing. The reception was held in the NJ
! E. parsonage, which was filled to over
flowing.
The Temple OF Fame, given in the
Congregational church, Friday night,
was worthy of much larger audience
! than attended. 1t was treat from be
ginning to finish, and though an hour
and a haIf OF steady rendering was ex.
hibited, no one was tired, but were
ready for more when the entertainment
closed. Mrs. Belle Green was at hel
best in the solo sung by her, and not a
poor make up was shown during the
evening. 1t was certainly the best thing
that Aberdeen has heard for long time.
Officer Peter Christensen had tropical
time for few minutes Friday even
ing, in the vicinity OF the city Jail
W. Ditman was full OF undiluted spirits
and wished to clean out the town, when
the officer in,erfered. which was signal
for gang of sailors to capture the pris-
oner from the officer. Christensen held
his ground and finally landed his prisoner
in Jail. On Saturday afternoon Justice
Bush took a hand and fined Ditman
$19.45. John Landsaat cashed in $l6.25
Emil Vandwinkle $24 As; Ernest Car
son was committed for 20 days in default
OF payment Of $19.45; Jack Walburg
$19.45, and Chas. Mathews Sill .65, for in
terfering with the policeman while in
the discharge of his duty. But for the
timely assistance Of couple of citizens
Officer Christensen would have been
badly beaten by the gang. 1t is said
that Officer Heyden stood by without
any attempt to assist his brother officer,
which if true should result in his prompt
dismissal.