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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
:. X. BOWES
Real Estate, Loans and Invest
mcnts-With Patterson & Locke
Co., General InSuranCe-Cana-
dian Pacific Ticket Oficc-214 G
Street.

/ The story of Aberdeen's progress
to date and its future prospects as
told in this edition must appeal to
/ thoughtful men.
1t is not difficult to picture here
in the near future one of the most
important Pacific Coast cities. That
attainment is an absolute certainty
of time. and the speed of its com
ing depends solely on awakening
the interests of Eastern capitalists
and investors-a work which re-
quires only a convincing presenta.
ton of the facts.
The efforts of the past have borne
fruit, and Aberdeen s present ratio
Of growth is the greatest In its
history.
Substantial brick, stone and ce.
ment buildings are rapidly replac-
ing the frame structures of the past
and every resident of the city is
becoming an optimist.
The marvellous transfOrmation
that has been wrought here during
the past two years is but an indica-
ton of what the future holds far
Aberdeen.
Property values. while they have
increased considerably since 1903,
have by no means kept pace with
the changed conditions, and realty,
both business and residence, is to-
day lower than it will ever be
again.
A few hundred dollars or a few
thousand dollars invested now,
means enormous profits in a few
years. Fortunes will be made in
Aberdeen by shrewd investors who
come in now and secure holdings
at present prices.
Unlike the Atlantic Coast. the
Pacific is not prolific in harbors.
Those capable of being classed with
Grays Iarbor can be counted upon
the fingers of one hand This fact
alone is sufficient to insure the
growth of Aberdeen.
In placing money in real estate
investors may confidently rely upon
information and advice furnished
them by Mr., S. X. Bowes, who is
President of the Chamber of Com
merce and whose residence here
for the past Is years has mada
possible his thorough familiarity
with values. The Herald knows of
no more reliable and responsible
real estate dealer.
If you can visit Aberdeen and
see for yourself the magnificent op-
portunities for investment that are
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

sailing vessels are in the regular
trade between Grays Harbor and
California ports. Quite frequently
vessels clear from Aberdeen for the
Orient, for Hawaii, for South Amer
lea and even far-off South Africa.
The usual depth Of water at ex-
treme low tide on the bar at the
entrance of the harbor is % feet
This can easily be increased to 80
feet by additional government i'm
provements in the way of ietties
At Aberdeen there has always been
an ample depth OF water for any
shipping, and there is room for
the great commerce that in the
natural course of events Is bound to
come to Grays Harbor.
The harbor IS IS miles long and
covers about rs square miles. Alb
erdeen alone has water front on
the Chehalis and Wishkah rivers
Of nearly 90 miles.
Congress has recognized the i'm
portance of Grays Harbor and ap-
propriations amounting to about
Sl.250.oo0 have been made and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
Makes HAPPY HOMES
j. j. Kaufman Co., Furniture Deal.
erS-212 Heron Street.

Nothing more successfully contri-
butes to home comfort than does
suitable furniture. well-selected and
artistically arranged The varied
stock of the ]. J. Kaufman Co., af-
fords perfect opportunity for
thoughtful selection, and the prices
are within the reach of all.
People who have not bought
furniture for few years will be
astonished at the smallness of the
prices asked for really fine articles
and there is little or no excuse now
for any home to be devoid of at
least neat and attractive furnish
ings.
They need not be costly, unless
your purse permits. a visit to this
store will convince you that all
necessary articles for home adorn-
ment are within the possibilities Of
your income.
The large stock carried embraces
the finest as well as the cheaper
goods. There is difference be-
tween goods cheap and cheap
goods" and the less expensive por-
tion of this stock belongs to the
former category.
The display shown at present is
exceedingly attractive, including be-
sides parlOr, library, dining room
and kitchen furniture, fine line
of Office furnishings such as desks,
sectional book cases, etc. A de-
tailed description of the stock Is
not possible in this edition, for it
would occupy several columns, but
to show the diversity and completes
ness of the selection offered it may
be said to contain everything need
ed in house furnishings, including
carpets, lineoleum, patent carpet
sweepers, Garland ranges, sewing
machines, Morris chairs leather
upholstered chairs and lounges
brass and iron bodsteadS. center
tables and art furniture pieces.
Every one of the 1000 local
readers of this edition is invited
and urged to call and personally
inspect the stock. Until you have
visited this store, you cannot be
properly acquainted with the
furniture-buying opportunities of
Aberdeen.
If you want quality, here It Is.
If you are looking for the greatest
value for your money, you will find
it here.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

have been well spent in local build
ing operations during the past two
years. and while much has been ac-
complished in beautifying the city,
the work goes steadily on, many
buildings being now in course of
construction.
The great fires of 1908 which oc-
casioned a loss of $1,400,O00 in
frame buildings, made possible the
attractive transformation, and in
consequence even the momentary
losers regard those fires as having
been BLESSINGS in disguise"
Aberdeen has entered upon
new era of growth and development
with undiminished enthusiasm on
the part Of all Its citizens.
The townsite was plated in
1888, and in 1900 Aberdeen had a
population of 3,747. A conservative
estimate gives the city today 10,-
600 people. and the ratio Of recent
growth is being fully maintained.
Hoquiam Joins Aberdeen on the
west, and has a population OF 5000.
Cosmopolis with 1900 people. Joins
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

Come to Aberdeen. See for your
self the wonderful development of
the past few years and the imme-
diate probabilities. Invest your
money in a city where you are GER
tain of fair treatment, and where
the outlook is so optimistic as to
be beyond the power of language
to express.
So sure as time passes, here will
come into being one of the most i'm
portant cities of the United States.
The foundation has been we'll laid
and the nucleus of metropolis is
already in evidence.
Take advantage of your oppor-
tunity. Come to Aberdeen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

In judging the future prospects
Of Aberdeen the fact must be taken
into consideration that this is not
"one-man" town, nor is any field
Of industry or business monopoliz-
ed by a chosen few. The newcomer
can locate here secure in the be-
lief that he is on an absolutely
equal footing with all possible COM
petitors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

Grays Harbor is 100000 feet
daily and three new mills that will
be in operation next year will be
able to increase this to 100000
feet Aberdeen is already the great
est lumber cargo shipping port in
the whole world.
II is estimated that in the sec
tion tributary TO Aberdeen there is
now sanding $50 600 600 900 feet
OF fir, spruce. cedar and hcmlOcll
lumber. Long before it. disappears
under the consuming industry of
the lumDermen. Aberdeen will de
rive even greater returns from new
sources.
Once stripped of it's timber. the
lands hereabouts are exceedingly
productive, and far more fertile
than those of Eastern WaShirgtou
In fact, it is doubtful if there is
more valuable agricultural land or
the earth's surface.
1t responds readily to cultivation
and the yield of all crops suitable
to the climate is extraordinary.
(See article on Farming.)
Fisheries.
A few miles off the entrance of
GrayS HarbOr are located some of
the best ocean fishing grounds on
the Pacific COast-the catch being
halibut and rock cod. Salmon
abound at regular seasons in the
waters of Grays Harbor, and afford
a livelihood for several hundred
men. Fresh salmon are shipped to
the large Eastern cities in refriger-
ator cars, and cannery is operated
in Aberdeen.
There is an abundance of clans
and shell fish and the Sea Beach
Packing works at Aberdeen cans a
considerable quantity. Altogether
about $4,000 is invested on the
harbor in the fishing industry.
The future will see more atten-
ton given to the deep sea fisheries.
Halibut has already acquired an
important market in the eastern
and middle western states. and Is
nationally recognized as a very val
liable food fish.
Great is the contrast between Alb.
erdeen and the usual lumber
town"
Far from being collection of
unpretentious frame buildings and
"shacks,' Aberdeen is a well-buit
city, the commercial section num-
bering many brick, stone and ce-
ment business blocks.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

Aberdeen on the east. Electric cars
connect all three places. Within a
radios of five miles from the City
Hall of Aberdeen there is popu-
lation of 1880. For all busihcss
purposes the three separate mHn.-
clpalities practically form one city
The forthcoming government in
dustral report will show a pay "tll
here auementing $2,000,O00 a
year. 1t is not the custom of the
manufacturing plants to operate
commissionaries, and employees are
paid in cash, which is largely spent
among home merchants.
AS consequence, Aberdeen is
an excellent trade center, and mum
bers many stores whose stocks ere
both surprisingly large and of high
quality Well-paid workmen are dis
eliminating buyers and demand the
best.
The municipal improvements are
thoroughly modern. The fire de-
partment is well equipped and ta-
ken N connection with the excellent
water system gives adequate pro-
lection. There are over 20 miles
of improved streets.
A city hall has just been complet-
ed at a cost of $4,000.
A system of sewers was complet-
ed in October last, and the work of
Improvement goes steadily on.
The city is now, at cost If So6.-
900, building a steel bridge across
the Wishkah river, which bisects
Aberdeen
Private companies operate elec-
trio light and power plants and
electric car system. and a gas plant
which makes goth Illuminating and
fuel gas, began supplying consum-
crs this month.
Aberdeen is becoming a iobbing
oonter of no slight Importance. and
'h- 1r1u rf vsfnoee must in
..e u.a I.4.- assume large pro-
portions.
Educational facilities arc cvcoll-
emit and H., r11r u.u-. oo}
buildings cretgl Il a .o- ID ovc'.
$4,000, now have enrolled over
1000 pupils. The high school af-
filiates with the State university.
Fraternal orders are well repre-
sented. The Masonic Temple which
has just been completed is mag
nificent stone and cement block.
Religious organizations, nearly
all of whom own and occupy cred
liable church buildings, include:
Catholic, Presbyterian. Methodist.
Baptist, Episcopal, Christian. Ad-
ventst and Christian Science. Both
the Salvation Army and Volunteers
of America have local organiza-
tions.
There arc three cXcollcntly equip
ped hospitals, in competent hands
The amusement seeker finds thea
tres, parks, dancing pavilion, base
ball grounds and athletic field.
Boating on the Chehalis and the
Wishkah rivers. and Gravs Harbor
affords ideal sport. Fishing and
hunting in the vicinity Of Aberdeen
are excellent and lovers Of tho rod
and gun are sure of reasonable
success.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

we'll spent. The work needs but be
continued--a certainty of the fu-
ture.
In the all-important respect of
low port charges, Aberdeen will al
ways possess great advantages over
the Columbia river and Puget
Sound harbors.
The distance to the open sea
from Portland is 116 miles: from
Seattle 122 miles; from Tacoma
$50 miles and from Aberdeen but
Is miles The saving in towage on
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

Aberdeen, Chahalis County,
the Northern Pacific Railway, and
the metropolis of Grays Harbor,
one of the very few deep water har-
bOrs of the Pacific coast.
Take a map of the United States
and scan it closely. See how few
are the, western deep water har-
bors, and note how advantageously
located is Aberdeen for the speedy
and convenient handling of com
merce.
Already nearly 100 steam and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
GROWING ABERDEEN.
A Conservative Presentation of Present
Conditions and Future Prospects

Lumber, Agriculture and Fisheries Are the Re-
sources That Make Possible the Building Of an
Important City at the junction of the ChehaIis
and WiShkah Rivers Which Flow Into Grays
HarbOr
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
Fruit Trees without lrrigating

have fifteen acres of orchard. This
season the Oldest trees are four years
old. l haven't irrigated any of my
trees more than twice. For the last
two years ! have never opened an ir-
rigating furrow in my orchard. This
spring set out l04 trees. OF this
number 100 is now living; the Others
were killed by tree borers.
If you do not believe it, come and
see my orchard. can show you as
good young orchard as there is in the
county.
This is. the way I have done the
work: In the first place plowed the
ground eighteen or twenty inches
deep. After the trees are set out culti-
vate instead Of irrigate. l make what
is called the dust mulch; that holds
the winters moisture.
/ also have an acre Of grapes which
has not been irrigated in four years.
NJ. r. WEpELL.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

suredIy thy soul Is not In healthy
state. But thou wantest more than
present delIghts-thou cravest some
thing concerning which thou mayest
exercise hope; and what more canst
thou hope for than the fulfilment Of
this great promise, 81 will be their
God?" This ia the masterpiece Of all
the promises; Its enjoyment makes n
heaven below, and will make heaven
above. Dwell in the light Of thy
Lord, and let thy soul be always raw
ished with his loye. Get out the mar
row and fatness which this yields
thee. Live up to thy privileges and
rejoice with unspeakable Joy.-C. II.
Spurgeon.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
True Christianity.

Suppose should attempt to per-
suade nation that our Indian corn
was excellent for food, by offering
them the cob and husk without the
grain. might insist Us strongly as
pleased that it was full Of nutriment;
but after they had partaken Of the
cob and husks, supposing them to be
the corn, they would declare corn to
be innutritious. Now, what an car of
corn is without the grain, that Chris
tianity is without kind, genial, sym
pathetic love. Christianity with this
love left out is nothing but cob and
husk. When the corn is growing, the
cob serves good purpose as center
for the grain to form itself upon, and
the husk is grand wrapper for pro-
tecting it from the weather while 1t is
yet tender. / do not therefore, speak
against the cob or husk. l regard
them as important inside and outside
influences, provided for the 'ripening
of the corn. do not speak against
churches and "means of grace" and
religious institutions, but ] do sny the
and means of grace, and re-
ligious institutions. which do not pro-
duce love, are mere cob and hdsk.
True christian love Is the grain. That
is to be the bread Of life. It is that
which is to transform man, and lead
him in his treatment of his fellow
man, to initiate him who bowed his
and laid his head IN the grave,
giving his life to show his love for
us, and to rescue us from eternal death.
Rev. II. w. Beecher.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
A Rush Coming.

Dan Stringer had been sawed in two
in Montana sawmill, and Bill Whar-
ton was delegated to go to his shanty
and break the sad news to his wife.
He found her standing in the door,
broom in hand, and after fidgeting
around for spell he said:
"Widder Stringer, we know not
what a day may bring FORTH"
Wall, 'spose we don't ?" she re-
piled.
"We are a wife in the mornin', a
widder at night, and sich is life.n
"Look-a-here, Bill Wharton,n said
the woman, as she turned on her cali
er, "if you have got anything to say,
spit it right out.n
"Well then Dan is no more on earth. -
"Why amt hep
sBekase he's been sawed in two ut
the mill and. gone to better land.
Widder, may heaven give We strength
to bear up under this awful blow.,'
"And I reckon it will. Dive see
them five men sittin' over there on the
hill 2"
Eyes, see 'em. And who be they?n
Callers she replied; "callers to see
If l was widder and on the marry,
and at least five more will be along by
tomorrer. Yes, guess heaven will
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
Always Staunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacies and
knayeries of yellow journalism,
and its steadily increasing Circula-
ton proves conclusiveiy that its
policy OF telling the plain Truth
without exaggeration or misrepre;-:
sentation, standing fast for the
Right, is heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
Public to which it appeals.
To read it is a liberal Education,
and the citizen who goes without
it does a positive harm to himself,
to his family, and to the commu-
nifty.
In no other way can the invest
ment of ~ cents per day
for that is all The Republican
costs any subscriber-bring such
rich results in that knowledge
WHICH is both Power and Pleasure.
Information. instruction and en-
tertainment fill its columns and it
leaves a good taste in the moutl,
of the reader.
1t stands for Law apd Order in
the State--for Peace, Prosperity
and Happiness in the Home.
If yop are not already enrolled
among its splendid list of Patrons
send on your subscription and give
it a fair trial at IS cents per month
for Daily and Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
mo aRAMDK SOUTHERN b. b
GOVERNMENT IRRIGATION.

The Panama Canal is conceded
to be the giant undertaking of the
age, project upon which the
French have failed. the United
States will now take hold and build.
We will construct the Panama ca
nal beyond a peradventure of a
doubt and it will become the great
est and most Important waterway
in the world, with untold possibili-
ties to commerce and the strategy
of possible warfare. What will it
cost and when will it be completed!
Engineers predict in IL or IS years
and estimate an expenditure of
$500, ,ooo. 900. Yet it will be OBJ
served that the wording of these
estimates is provisional and quail
fed both as to the amount of treas
ure necessary for the work and as
to the time of completion.
But while this great American
work is going, on, or rather its pre-
liminary surveys and excavations,
Uncle Sam is doing another en-
gineering work which promises even
greater results than the Panama
canal. The truth of this becomes
manifest to the most unthinking
upon little reflection. The gov
ernmcnt has now under considera-
tion-one is already completed
seven great irrigation projects in
the west involving the reclamation
of some million and quarter acres
Of desert land, at cost Of $50, ,ooo,-
600. A half dozen more are in the
course of survey aud commence
ment Of work.
The fund for this work is con-
stantly growing from the receipts
Of all the sales of public lands;
moreover as every dollar expended
by the government must be re-
turned to the fund by the settlers
taking the land, the fund becomes
a revolving one and is capable of
use over and over again for build
ing new works,
It is officially estimated that
there are over seventy million acres
of irrigable land in the west and it
is admitted that an intensively
cultivated irrigated agricultural
community will support popula-
tion of one person to the acre,
which would people the western
half of the United States with
nearly the present population of the
entire country.
The cost of this great work
would amount to Sc 900, ,ooo, ,ooo-
a work the vastest ever entered
into by any country in any time,
yet costing the government not one
dollar, for every dam and every
canal constructed is paid for by
eager settlers who flock upon the
rich. irrigated desert and.-Guy
Elliott Mitchell.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
nESEsNENG- NM ILLUSTRATING :.
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Notice Of Adjustment Day.

Estate of Henry D. Eaton, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrators Of the estate of Henry D. Eaton,
late of the county of Montezuma, in the state
OF Colorado, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the County Court.of said
Montezuna county, at the court house in Cor.
tez, in said county, on Monday, the 25th day of
September. A. d. 1906, at the hour of 10 O'Clock
m. of said day. at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and re-
the same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undefsigned.
Dated at Cortez, Colorado, this 18th day Of
August, A. d. 1906.
AVIS EATON, Administrators
Of the estate Of Henry D: Eaton, deceased.
First pub Aug q; last Sep Is, l905
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

Don't miss the laughabIe comedy
Sketches "woman VS.. Man" and 'The
Majors Crazy Aunt" also the roaring
farce, "O'Hoolihan's Troubles"; every
line a laugh. Elegant costumes.
Lightning changes. No waits. Two
hours solid fun Refined and up to
date. At opera house Wednesday,
20.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

give me strength to bear 1t, and I'm
much obleeged to you. And now 1
must go In and change my apron and
put on my shoes and get ready for a
rush."
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
BORROWED WIT.

"At last" exclaimed Darwin, 81
have discovered the missing link"
And reaching under the bureau, he
drew fourth the other cuff button.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

Judson-What do you think Of these
investigating committees?
Merritt-They usually act as If they
were afraid they might be Investigated
themselves some day.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

ibid you take a rest this sun,mer?"
"Yes," answered Mr.. CumroX.
Chow did you arrange it?"
"Stayed home and sent mother and
the girls to the seashore."
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

r. BradfIeld Of Alta. Iowa, and +.
L. BrndfeId Of EIlverton. came In
from silverton ON horseback Monday
and have been visiting with their
brother, ". Bradneld. They leave for
HIlverton today. Mr.. Bradfield expects
to locate In Montezuma county next
spring.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

Pumpkin Marmalade can be made
by any housewife as follows: Pare, core
and cut into small pieces medium
sized ripe pumpkin of rich color, take
six pounds of sugar, one pint of good
cider vinegar one tablespoonful Of
mixed spices and put it with the sugar
aud vinegar in porcelain lined kettle
that will hold two gallons. When it
gets warm put in as much pumpkin as
the kettle will hold, pressing it down
and boiling 1t until it is well cooked.
1t will be transparent and soft. Take
it out with strainer and set it near
the fire while the liquid boils to thin
syrup. Put the pumpkin back into the
kettle and let it boil for half an hour
crushing 1t as much as possible.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

Dolly = And when our auto was
speeding like the wind, just to think
of his proposing to me!
Dorothy--I'm not surprised. They
say running an automobile makes
man reckless.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15

Jaggles-What's the difference be-
tween schoolmaster and college
professor?
Waggles-About $4 4,500 a year.
The Dolores star., 1905-09-15
Montezuma County Public schools,

The following special county fair
premiums are offered by H. Z. Black,
county superintendent of schools.
Work to be on exhibition at the county
fair October 4. and 3, 1895: