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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
THE CITY FATHERS
STICK PROBE into Telephone
SERVICE LAST NIGHT.
One Operator to 40 TeieDhDnes Is
Found to Be Cause of Delays That
Cost More Each Month Than Rent.
ais Amount TO. Competing Line
the Remedy.

Inc stellar feature of the council
meeting last night was the report Ct
the committee on telephone service,
which reads as follows:
Mr.. Mayor: Your committee
conferred today with Mr.. Breen, gem
eral traffic agent; MI. Chambers,
plant CHIEF and M. Wilson, local
manager. We found that the service
in South Aberdeen was in a deplora-
BILE condition. The system used in
that part of the city is of antique
design, and your committee believes
that it will be impossible to improve
the service there until some action
action is taken by the company to
install an entirely new and up-to-
date system. The total number Of
subscribers in approximately 1,400
Ten girls are employed on the boards,
which giIes an average of one girl
to 14O subscribers. This we do not
believe to be an adequate amount
of help. We were assured by the
gentlemen conferred with that steps
were being taken to better the SER
vice, but we do not believe that the
telephone company has kept ahead
of the growth of the city in any re-
spect. Therefore, we recommend a
resolution to be passed it being the
sense of the council that Il compet-
ing independent company be made
welcome"
(Signed)-C. NJ Weatherwax
John OHare, d. c. Crivyea.
The report was adopted after IA
lengthy discussion in which all the
members participated? Chairman
WeatherWaX, of the committee, said
the so-caled service was an abOmin-
alton, at least, so far as South Aber-
deem was concerned; the telephone
company regarded Aberdeen as IL
country station and treated it ac-
cordingly, and that hope for improve
ment was almost useless owing to the
time required to unwind the red tape
in order TO secure any betterment OF
the service or facilities. A majority
OF the council were Of the same opin-
ion, and adopted the report.
G. w. Williscroft was granted a
renewal of his saloon license.
The sale OF Il horse by Eupt. Ne
| Dougall was approved.
4he Improvement OF two streets
in Pleasant Home Addition was re-
fered t. the street committee
An ordinance was passed prohib-
iting breweries from owning any in
telest in saloons, in conformity with
the new state law on this subject.
The overlooking of the sewer at
Fifth and Broadway was referred to
the committee on public health and
safety.
A request for a three months aus
tiOneer's license was refused
The bill for the new fire alarm
boxes recently installed was paid.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
CLASS REUNION

The second annual reunion of the
Aberdeen High school class of 1908,
of which Miss Vera Vammen is presi-
dent, was held Tuesday evening. The
class met at the office of Carl S.
Weatherwax. where they were re-
ceived. by Fred Weatherwax. They
marched to vaudeville performance,
after which they went to the home of
Miss Ethel Benjamin, 301 West First
street. where joke Christmas tree
had been prepared, and banquet
was served.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
A.-Y.-P. COMMISSION MEETS

l.. II. Burnett OF this city, men,
Der OF the board of directors of the
A.-Y.-P. exposition, left Tuesday to
attend a meeting of that body in the
Washington building Wednesday.
Governor Hay is expected to attend
and all unfinished business is expect
ed to be cleared up and disposed Of
The board, it is understood, after the
meeting at Seattle will go to Olym-
pia to receive their discharge from
the chief executive as directors of
the exposition
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30

Miss May Ackroyd went to Seattle
yesterday on business.
Mrs George IL II. scheuers and
daughter are visiting friends in Elma.
Mrs. viii Campbell returned to
Montesano yesterday, after a visit
with Aberdeen friends
Mrs. p. r. Hogan and son went
to Portland yesterday, for an extend
ed visit with relatives.
Mrs. a. P. Nelson left yesterday
to return to Bellingham, after spend
ing Christmas here with Nh Nelson.
Yesterday morning Percy Perry,
who has been spending the holidays
here with his mother, left for Seat
tie
Mrs. J. f. Richards is entertaining
the Thursday Bridge Club this af-
ternCOn at her home, sos North *
street.
Miss NJ. Cosper has returned to
MontesanC, after spending Christ
mas with her neice, Mrs n. Grant
Wheeler.
Mrs A. d. Wood is entertaining
this afternoon, in honor CT her
daughter, Mrs. Fred II. Green, of
Portland.
The nurses of the Aberdeen Cen
al hospital will ben entertained at
New Years dinner by Mr.. and Mrs,
Phil. g. Locke.
Miss Carrie Ford. who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wig
gins left for her home in Southern
California, yesterday.
S.
Miss Gertrude Staadecker, who has
made an extended visit with her sis
ter, Mrs George J. Wolff, returned
to her home in Seattle yesterday.
S.
MI and Mrs. Chas. Scurry have
returned from Olympia, where they
spent Christmas with. Mrs. Scurrey's
parents, Judge and Mrs. 7. \. Allen.
S.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Leach and Mrs.
s|btlI l4tIi'H NtuL ~ AtLlI AHA tllS
morning. to be present at the funeral
Of George e. Birge, which took place
this afternoon.
S.
The fire department were called
out yesterday morning at s o'clock.
The alarm WAS caused by burning
chimney near Heron and F street.
No damage was done.
S.
J. NJ. Alexander, of Rosenberg.
Oregon, q former resident of Aber-
deem, sent Mr. and Mrs. f. c. Schlentz
of the Crescent hotel, a 25-pound
turkey for Christmas.
S.
City Councilman A. f. Alexander,
who got a siZ weeks leave of absence
at the last meeting of the council,
left with his family for San Fran
cisco, yesterday morning.
S.
Professor and Mrs. Arthur Wilson
returned Monday from Moclips where
they spent Christmas. On Tuesday
Mr.. Wilson went to Tacoma to be
present at the meeting of the Edu-
cational Association.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
ANNUAL WEEK OF PRAYER

At the meeting CT the ministers
of the city, this morning, it was de-
cided to hold the annual Week OF
Prayer" in the Baptist church, cor
ner # Market and f streets. The
meeting will be a union one in which
the ministers of the English speak
ing churches will take part. The
leaders will be as follows: MondaY,
C. McDermCth; Tuesday, E. r.
Prichard: Wednesday, +. f. w. Green
Thursday, e. Burton; Friday, some
enc to be appointed by the M. E..
church
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
ON WEDDING TOUR

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald A. Mcneil,
of Vancouver b. c., who were mar
ried at the home of the bride on
December 13, are in the city visiting
Mr.. McNeil's mother and brothers,
Mrs. Ellen Mcneil, 10 East Market
street, and Hugh b. and Archie M.
Mcneil
Mr.. Mcneil. who is now engaged in
business in Vancouver, was formerly
a resident of Aberdeen, where he has
a host of friends, who wish him a
long. happy and prosperous voyage
over the sea Of married life.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
KNIKET5 OF pYTKIAS BALL

The bail given by the Wishkah
lodge, knights Of Pythias, Christmas
night was one of the most successful
social functions in the history of terp-
sichore in Aberdeen. One hundred
and twenty couples thoroughly en-
ioyed the smooth, hard maple floor
and the enhancing music by the X.
p. orchestra, until the wee small
hours of the morning.
The Knights will repeat the ball
on New Years night, and, encourag-
ed by the Christmas affair, are spare
ing no efforts to make the function,
next Saturday night, fully equal ii
not surpass the former event.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30

n. S. Richardson, of Oakville, is
in the city looking after business in
terests.
S.
Mrs. c. K. Green was at home to
number of lady friends on Tuesday
afternoon.
A. Armstrong left for Chehalis, this
morning to attend TO some contract
work he has in that town.
S.
Mrs. 7. Morgan went to Monte
sano this morning, to spend several
days with Mrs. George Ninemire.
A. ID. Wood is rapidly improving
in health and in short time will be
able to get around with the aid of
q cane.
A daughter was born on Christ
mas to Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Boner.
Mother and child are getting along
nicely.
Mrs. Frank G. Jones entertained
a party Of lady friends yesterday af-
ternoon, at cards, in honor of Mrs.
Fred II. Green, Of Portland.
Mike Bougette has returned from
Tacoma bringing with him bride,
and has been receiving the congratu-
lations of legion of friends
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
ARC LIGHTS CHANGED

A force of men are at work chang
ing the arc lights at the down town
street crossings. Instead of the old
fashioned line and tackle extending
dia gOnally across the street from
corner to corner, an iron arm s feet
long is fastened to pole on the
street corner, and the light is sus-
pended from the end of the arm.
1t is the purpose of the company
to change all the arc lights to cor
respond with these down town as
soon as the men can do it,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
FAMILY REUNION

Dr.. and Mrs. a. s. Austin enter
tanned family reunion at dinner
Monday evening. The guests were:
M and Mrs. 4. w. Middleton, Nj.
and MIS-. A. Il, Anderson, MI. and
Mrs. e. c. Miller and children, Mrs.
O c. Miller, OF Michigan, Hal. Ander-
son, Nj. and Mrs. A. j. Kingsley
OF Portland.
On Christmas, Dr.. and Mrs. Aus
tin gave q Christmas tree party, in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs Kingsley.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
NEW DIRECTORY

The new directory of the Grays
Harbor Cities, including Montesano
ana Elma, is being delivered in Alb
erdeen. The new book contains 5 :
200 names in the Aberdeen section,
which, by the usual rule OF multi
plying the names Of 31a would in
dictate a population of 1920. The
delivery agent is well pleased with
his experience in Aberdeen, which
he says is the banner city for col
lections. In three days he had not
received single stand-off, an eX-
perience he had not encountered be-
fore in two and half years in the
work
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
RESIDENCE BURNS

A residence owned by e. w. Kin
ney, on Portland Heights was to-
tally destroyed by fire, with all its
contents, shortly after midnight yes
terday morning. The house was I'M
occupied for several weeks, and the
origin of the fire is a mystery. The
only solution the owner can offer is
that perhaps it may have started
from an electric light wire The
loss is estimated at about $4,000
with 5000 insurance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
ROAD GRAB ENJOINED

Judge Ben S'heeks of the Superior
Court on Monday afternoon granted
a temporary restraining order on the
board of county commissioners to
prevent the consumatiOn of the coun-
ty road franchise grab, and fixed
January TO- to hear the commission
ers reasons why the injunction
should not be made permanent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
Tales Of thu Town IerooIy Told.

Mrs George B. Hopkins went on a
short visit to Seattle, on Tuesday.
S.
Miss Ragna Shaker went TO seattle
yesterday, to visit friends over New
Years.
Mrs. R. R. Bassett has returned
from Tacoma, where she spent
Christmas.
A. C. Ennis went to Elma this
morning, to spend several days there
with his son.
Mrs. George MacLafferty returned
last night from visit with relatives
at Malaga, Wash.
S.
George Fisher left yesterday for
San Francisco, to look after his bust
ness in that city.
S.
Miss Nina Hanson will entertain
the Ten Old Cats" this evening at
her home, 31S West Hume street.
James Leroy has returned to Sc
attic. after visit with his wife'S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Harry ODell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Phipps have
returned from Olympia. where they
spent Christmas with Mr.. Phipp's
parents.
Mrs. Fl. w. Smith has returned t.
OLYMPIA. after spending Christmas
with her daughter, Mrs. j. 10.
Bridges.
Mrs. Blodgett and daughters,
Misses Dorothy and May went to
Centralia yesterday for short visit
with friends.
Mrs f. B. Benin left for Portland
on Tuesday accompanied by her son,
Edmund, to have his eyes examined
by d specialist.
S.
Mrs. ". b. Elsas will entertain the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist
church next Monday afternoon at
her home. 7OS East First street.
s.
w. b. Macfarlane, manager OF the
Western mill. was passenger Iof
San Francisco on Tuesday morning $
train. lie will return next week
S.
Hitler 5 OrcnGSlId Has bNNi Nii7't7
ed for the grill room Of the Crescent
hotel on New Years eve tomorrow
NIGHT, and o. c. Jacobsen will sing.
S.
Mr. and Mrs. Nj. !, Virgins en-
tertained at dinner Tuesday evening,
in honor of Mrs Carrie Ford. who
left yesterday morning for southern
California.
On Tuesday morning, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Rogers, who have been SPEND
ing the holidays with Mrs. Roger $
narents. Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis, LETT
for Portland
The members of the Norwegian
Lutheran church are preparing a
special musical program, to be reno
cred in the church on New year 5
eve. The service will last into the
New Year.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thompson. of Cos
mopolis, went to Porter this morning
to spend several weeks on their farm
at that place. They expect after
this summer to remain permanently
on the farm.
s.
Professor and Mrs. A. Newell were
messengers on Tuesday mornings
train. Mr.. Newell went to Tacoma
to attend the Teachers Assocla tloh
and Mrs. Newell went to Olympia to
visit her parents.
S.
Undertaken Randolph shipped the
body of George Jacobson. the man
who was smothered in the sawdust
bin at the Power house. to his rela-
tives at Albertville, Wisconsin, yes
terday afternoon.
S.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. p. Porter LETT FOR
the east on Tuesday morning. Mi.
Porter goes to Chicago on business,
while Mrs. Porter will visit relatives
at Minneapolis. They will be abb
sent several weeks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-30
FOP SALE

Lunch counter in best saloon in
Hoquiam Owner is compelled to
leave at once. Price very reasonable.
Inquire at lunch counter. in Two
Jacks saloon, Hoquiam, Wash. 33-2t
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with its blessings, must un-
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge of what
is best, each hour of recreation, of enjoy
ment, Of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
binary conditions in many instances a
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Company's Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
SOME HARD KNOCKS,

woman Gets Rid of ssCoffee Heart"
The injurious action of Coffee on the
heart of many persons is well known
by physicians to be caused by caffeine
This is the drug found by chemists in
coffee and tea.
j A woman suffered long time with
severe heart trouble and fNally her
doctor told her she must give up coffee,
as that was the principal cause Of the
trouble. She writes:
My heart was SO weak it could not
do its work properly. My husband
would sometimes have to carry me
from the table, and it would seem that
I would never breathe again.
1.-THE doctor told me that coffee was
causing the weakness of my heart. he
said I must stop it, but 1t seemed l
could not give it up. until was down
In bed with nervous prostration.
For eleven weeks lay there and
suffered Finally Husband brought
home some Postum and I quit coffee
and started new and right Slowly
got well. Now I do not have any head
aches, nor those spells with weak
heart. We know 1t is Postum that
helped me. The DR.. said the other
day, I never thought you would be
what you are / used to weigh 90
pounds and now / weigh 1853.
Postum has done much for me and
I would not go back to coffee again fof
any money, for / believe It would kill
me if I kept at it. Postum must be
we'll boiled according to directions on
pkg, then it has. rich favor and with
cream is fine"
Read 'The Road to MELVILLE" found
in pkgs. There's a Reason" ssv
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full OF
human interest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
Only Way He Could Get Even.

Frank Bertram, a well-known actor,
tells the following story.
81 was playing at Leicester during the
fair week and in the market place there
were several merry go-rounds.
'I noticed one melancholy individual,
who, despite the fact that he was ap-
parently suffering greatly, persisted in
riding on one of the merry go-rounds.
Eventually / spoke to him and asked
him if he liked it.
bit the blessed thing makes me ILL.,
81 then asked him why he persisted
in riding, and his reply was, i can't
help it. The man who owns this round
about owes me money, and the only way
/ can get even is by taking it out in
rides London Daily Telegraph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
LARGEST SCRAP HEAP.
Twenty Thousand Tons of Old Iron in
Single Pile in San Francisco

The largest scrap heap in the world is
in San Francisco, a relic of the great
fire which followed the earthquake of
April, 1906. 1t is 40 feet high, 100 feet
square and contains 10000 tons, all cut
in equal lengths of Is inches, and piled
in one solid mass, with the sides as
smooth and solid as brick wall.
This is the only one Of four heaps of
equal size and proportions which remains
intact in its original size and shape, the
other three having been drawn upon as
the material was needed. Many other
scrap heaps are piled about the bay
awaiting shipment, some as big as a
house and others mere hillocks, scat
tered over acres Of ground.
Since the fire one company has handled
10000 tons Of this old material. 1t has
six large shears in operation to cut the
iron and steel, either that it may be bet
ter handled for shipment or for the fur
mace, says The Iron Trade Review. Lit
tie of this scrap is used in San Francisco,
the bulk Of it being shipped to the At
lantic coast or to European ports.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
English as She Is Spoke.

The teacher of conversational
French in a certain eastern college was
a lively mademoiselle lust over"
One bright afternoon she stopped two
oirls very excitedly. She wanted to buy
an "eponge pour la bain," but did not
know what to ask for.
"Bath sponge. Tell the salesman You
want a big bath sponge to take home
with you," said the girls in chorus and
they accompanied her to the village drug
store.
A young clerk stepped forward. Made
moiselle advanced bravely.
kindly take me home and give me a big
sponge bath ?"-William G. Bennett I'M
Success.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION.

Quickly Cures Rheumatic Pains, Also
Splendid System Builder.
Go to any good prescription drug
gist and get the following and mix
them: If he does not have these in
gradients he will get them from his
wholesale house.
saparilla, and one ounce Toris COM
pound. Add these to a half pint Of
first-class whiskey, and use table
spoonful before each meal and at bed
time. The bottle must be well shaken
each time" This simple remedy is
one of the most effective known. The
restorative action will be felt after
the first few doses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
CARPETS Made of Paper.

In Halmstad. Sweden, Pontas Holm<
strom is about to start a spinning mill
for making yarn out of paper. Such
mills already exist in Germany and
France. So far the manufacture OF
rugs and carpets seems to be the beet
practical use of this new paper yar1&
It is said that people in Sweden. esT
pecially in the provinces of OstergotA
land, are already making carpets with
paper weft. Narrow rolls of paper
fape are used, but this of course Isl
not spun.-London Globe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25

guild, and when I was able to get
around / could not do my work. the
fret box OF Doar's Kidney Pills helpe9I
ne so much that l kept on using ther
until rid of every symptom of kidney
trouble. During the past three years
4 lave enjoyed excellent health"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sol1|
by all dealers. so cents box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
Two Centenarians Die.

Two remarkable Chicago women died
recently, of old age, on the same day.
They were Mrs. Antonio Spadzinski,
aged 102, and Mrs. Amelia Mocklee
aged 104 years.
Mrs. Bocklee was born in Boston and
was the mother of eleven children, all Of
whom are dead except one. Up to few
weeks of her death she kept house for
Der son and cooked, swept, busted and.
did mending. Mrs. Spadzinski was born
90 Poland and came to Chicago twentys
s8ye years ago with her husband. He il
still living and has passed his Tooth year,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25

Which of the pole-fnders is the poor
speller? Cook writes the names of his
Esquimau companions Etukishuk and
Ahwelah. Peary writes them I-took-a-
shoe and Ah-pe-lah. From the stand
point of appearances Cooks way of rep
resenting the names looks best.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25

The Korean who slew Prince Ito per-
formed a deed like that of the Hindoo
who thought that by numbering members
of the English government he could I'M
prove the political status of the masses
in East India. Political murders have
never proved a means of progress. The
lands which have had most of them have
ever been Stunned by liberty-look at
Turkey and at Russia!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25

The International Pure Food Congress
at Paris attracted 1900 delegates from
all parts of the world. Evidently the
movement which has received so much
attention in the United States of late
is not ignored elsewhere.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25
Two Irish Centenarians Die.

Two Irish centenarians have just died
IA woman Of the small farming class ak
Wennekilla, near Gin, Limerick, at the
age of 1O5, and Mrs. Catherine Near1
I6f Confree, Strokestown, County Ros9
common. at the age of 104.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-25

When ex-President Roosevelt was on
his way to hunt big game in Africa, he
was entertained in Italy by the Duchess
d'Aosta with stories of her own exploits
in the same line. The Duchess is the
wife of the eldest cousin of King Vittorio
Emanuele. She was the Princess Elena
d'Orleans, daughter of the Compile de
Paris. There is extant a photograph of
the Duchess showing her posed, rife in
hand, over the PROSTATE form of huge
zebra which fell before her deadly aim.
The slaughter of Misunderstanding lions
and tigers is not likely to arouse serious
criticism, but many people with no pre-
tension to more than a normal share of
sensibility feel shocked when they think
of the ruthless slaughter Of noble animals
whose native haunts are the vast wilder
nesses of Africa, where they have never
done harm to a human being. The
Duchess has left Italy for another cam
paign in the African big game country,
and it is consoling to know that this time
it is her intention to use the camera
rather than the rife, and to return with
pictures as trophies instead of horns and
tusks and skins.