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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
J. S. WAUGH

In correspondence with the COM
mercial growth of Aberdeen during
the past few years, has been the
store of ]. S. Waugh. Progressive,
enterprising and modern, this estab-
lishment typefies the spirit that is
building city here.
1t has now been about five and one
half years since Mr.. Waugh opened
his doors for business, and from the
very beginning his store seemed to
leap into popular favor, with the re-
suit that the consequences have been
wonderful upward strides Starting
in room 50X6O feet, the business has
grown to where he now occupies over
1000 feet OF space, employing 20
people in the various departments.
The stock carried comprises dry
goods, notions, shoes, ladies ready-to.
wear garments, and in fact everything
handled by high class establishment
Of. this kind. The store has twelve
separate departments. each of which
are complete within theirself, dis
playing the latest styles and patterns
and the best qualities of goods on the
market. =. :.
This store is always the first in
Aberdeen to introduce new styles, and
by this method, together with unsur
passed service, honorable dealing and
courteous treatment, has become the
favorite shopping place in the city
The store caters to the public in gen
eral, always having something for the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
Aberdeen Sheet
Metal Works

Among the enterprises Of Aberdeen
that deserves to be represented in
this edition, one that holds a promi-
nent place in it's special line is that
of the Aberdeen Sheet Metal Works,
located at 405 East Wishkah street.
The enterprise is owned and conduct
ed by l.. J. Russell, gentleman we'll
versed in this branch of business
The operations of Mr.. Russell COM
prises scientific hot air heating, metal
cornice, skylights, windows, steel
ceilings, ventilators, blow piping, to-
gether with all forms of metal and
gravel roofing. In fact he is prepar-
ed to execute contracts in every
branch of the work known to this
line of industry.
Mr.. Russell has been engaged in
this branch of business in Aberdeen
for several years during which time
he has built up an excellent reputa-
ton for highclass work, as well as
for reliable business methods. All of
his work is guaranteed to give salts
faction, and when job is finished
it stands for durability, and to this
method is due the ever increasing pa.
tronage which he enjoys.
Besides being a man of ability and
knowledge in his line of trade Mr.
Russell is also of that type of men
who make good citizens. He is pub.
lie spirited in nature, and realizes
that any movement which helps Alb.
ardeen will benefit the individual.
Thus, it is but natural that success
has crowned the Aberdeen Sheet
Metal Works
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27

economical housewife, as well as the
most fastidiOus, and the excellent
buying system is shown in the uni
formly low prices that prevail on high
class goods.
In point of equipment, this store
characterizes establishments of this
kind found in large cities. 1t is pro-
vided carrier system, and nothing
has been omitted which will add to
the service and convenience of the
patrons. To keep pace with the
growing business, they have recently
added to the Office force to give their
customers the best and most accurate
service possible.
Associated with Mr.. Waugh is his
two brothers, l.. r. and r. A., the
former having charge of the shoe and
ready-to-wear departments, while the
latter is in charge of the dry goods
department.
The salespeople are all courteous
. and obliging, and never do they mis-
represent an article in order to make
! sale. It. has been the reliability OF
representations, high class merchan
disc at reasonable prices, modern and
progressive methods and public spirit
! that has gained for the house of
s. Waugh, the great popularity which
it enjoys today. The past record o.
this store is sufficient guarantee, thai
in the future, it will continue its
progress and popularity, and keel
pace with the. growth and develop
ment of our city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
ELLIS MARTEN

The above named gentleman holds
a prominent place among the reliable
and progressive real estate dealers of
Aberdeen, and has, probably the Oldest
established business of this kind in
the city.
Mr.. Marten transacts a general real
estate and insurance business, making
a speciality of timber lands and farms.
He is provided with large and choice
list of property, and is able to furnish
the investor with any kind of property
desired. His office is located at 200
South F Street, where all business
transacted with him will be given
careful attention. Mr.. Marten is re-
liable in all of his dealings and is
highly esteemed by the general pub
liz
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
Harbor Paving Go.

The Harbor Paving Company is
we'll worthy of representation in
this edition, for they are the largest
and leading concern of this kind in
Southwestern Washington, thus they
form an important link in the chain
of enterprises of Grays Harbor.
The scope of this company's .oper-
atoms embraces Southwestern Wash
ington, where they have brought to
a successful issue many large con-
tracts. and where they have built up
an excellent reputation for the high
character of their work. The work
which this concern has done in Aber-
deem stands as testifying demonstra-
ton for it's superiority, and like every
place else, has given perfect salts
faction.
The magnitude of the concerns op-
erations is shown by the fact that
some 200 people are employed by
them. This fact, together with their
reliable business methods, gives the
Harbor Paving Company a place
among the institutions of value to
Grays Harbor The Office of the COM
iany is located in the Finch build
ing.
Mr.. P. o. Nicholson, the executive
head of the concern, is young and
enterprising and business man of
much ability. He is possessed Of a
public spirited nature, and is always
found willing to help with any enter
prise that has for it's object the up
building of Aberdeen and the Grays
HarbOr country
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
J. NJ wEATHERwAx HIGH SCHOOL, ABERDEEN

Harbor naturally has the most com.
plete files of information and is the
quickest to get results.
Faulk first started his company with
desk room in the law Office of Frank
Beam in the Kaufman block. Later
both Beam and Faulk took up quar-.
ters in the Finch Building. Business
improved for both and Faulk found
it necessary to have separate Office
He soon found this too small for the
work and now has two office rooms,
which are supplied with every luxury
and time-saving device which the best
Offices on the coast boast. Still further
engagements of the quarters of the
Pacific Coast Adjustment Company
are anticipated for the near future
in order that the growing needs of the
business may be met.
Faulk's company is affiliated with
the American Collection Service, a
corporation having connection all over
the United States and Europe, and
the company's connection with this
concern naturally facilitates the col
lection of debts, which ordinarily are
uncollectible because the debtors "slip
town." Faulk has shown good judg-
ment and ability for hard work in
building up his company. He has
gained the respect and endorsement
of all Grays Harbor merchants, who
have placed bills with him for collec-
ton. His company has been success
full from the start and it is certain
that the Pacific Coast Adjustment
Company which is firm of only three
years growth, is destined to keep pace
with Aberdeen and Grays Harbor in
rapid growth.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
EUGENE FRANCE

Honor, integrity, enterprise and
public spirit are said to be the wings
on which the nations rise into the
clear atmosphere of the highest civil
lization. AS it is with nations, so it
is with individuals, and the highest
type of citizenship is found when we
discover a man in whom these quail.
ties are harmonously blended.
In the person of Mr.. Eugene France
these high tributes seem to be Judi.
ciously mingled, and as the search
light is turned upon the career of this
man, his life is found an open book
without a blot upon the pages.
Mr.. France is serving the people of
Aberdeen as mayor, and to this Office,
he, seems to possess the stamp of
special fitness. He has been one of
the most prominent and influential
men of Aberdeen for many years, dur
ing which time he has always lent
his best efforts for the advancement
and upbuilding of the city He is an
advocate of good, clean city govern
ment, and loyal supporter of every
thing that will help to better condi-
tons.
Mr.. France has long been known
for his sterling qualities and enduring
worth, and has many times been iden-
titled with those movements which
resulted in true prosperity and pro.
gress. His life is a study for all who
regard public dudy, and when the
time comes for him to pass away.
there will be left the story Of q man
whose deeds will speak louder than
words.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
J. W. Barker Hard
ware Co.
J. w. BAKER HARWARE co.

The business houses of Aberdeen
will compare most favorably with any
city in the country of the same pop
ulation, and one that has kept face
with the commercial growth of the
city, and today reflects credit upon
the mercantile interests of Aberdeen
is the ]. w. Baker Hardware Com
pany.
This store is located at PIT, East
Heron street, and typefies a modern
] hardware establishment in every re-
spect. The stock carried embraces
shelf and heavy hardware, sporting
goods of celebrated makes, cutlery
goods and in fact everything handled
by first class business house of
this kind. The quarters occupied are
large and commodious and are equip
ped with every facility to conduct
the business upon modern plans.
Honorable dealing and courteous
treatment has long characterized the
operations Of this house, and by this
method, together by handling Goods
of standard make, has enabled the
J. w. Baker Hardware Company to
enjoy conservative growth. Mr..
Baker has taken both pride and in.
terest in the growth of his establish
ment, and while he has not made a
lot of money, he has built up bust.
ness house which the city can feel
justly proud Thus, it is with spirit
of conservatism, rather than of boast
full exaggeration, that we speak of the
j. w. Baker Hardware Company.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
LOCKE & FISHER

The firm composed of Messrs. Phi
S. Locke and A. 7. Fisher comprise.
one of the leading and reliable res
estate firms of Aberdeen, who meri
representation in this edition.
The operations of this firm ebmrace
general real estate and insuranc
business, together with handling loan
and bonds, each department being con
Quoted upon the highest principles
with a view Of always giving the best
results to their patrons. They have
a choice list of property for sale, and
represent some of the strongest and
most reliable insurance companies in
tho country.
The office of the firm is located at
2O6 East Heron Street, where the pub
lie is always assured of honorable
dealing and courteous treatment, and
where reliable information can be OBJ
tanned regarding Aberdeen and the
merits of the property for sale by
Locke and Fisher
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
GRAYS HARBOR
GAS co.

The use of gas for fuel and illum.
mating purposes is convenience
that appeals to the citizens of Aber.
deem and the Grays Harbor country
Clearly, reliable and always ready,
it is the ideal light and fuel, while
the modest cost is one of the things
to be taken into consideration.
This fuel is furnished by the Grays
Harbor Gas Company, which dates its
inception from 1905. During the ex.
istence of this company, it has kept
pace with the growth and develop.
ment of this section, and have spar.
ed no expense in bringing their ser.
vice up to the highest standard of
efficiency. The gas is supplied by a
modern high pressure system of the
latest Improvement, and the equip
ment embraces every facility to rem.
der service that is highly satisfac-
tory.
gas mains laid throughout Aberdeen
and Hoquiam, and they are ever
ready to extend their lines where
patronage will warrant it. The large
list of satisfied patrons speak best
for the high character of the COM
pany's operations, and their efforts
to please.
An attractive. exhibit of gas stoves
and ranges, as well as chandeliers
fixtures, etc, can be seen at the COM
pany's Office, and full particulars will
be furnished all inquirers in regard
to the great advantages of the use
of gas.
The business is under the manage
ment of Mr.. n. S. Burcombe, and to
his efforts to render the highest
standard of service, together with his
enterprising and public spirited ma
ture is due much credit for the sue
cess and popular favor of the Grays
Harbor Gas Company.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
GraYs Harbor Log
glng Company

Among the large concerns, who are
helping in the progress of this sec
ton, one whose operations help to
market the high quality of timber of
the Northwest, is that of the Grays
Harbor Logging Company.
This company operates four camps,
within radius of twenty-five miles
of Aberdeen, and are considered one
of the largest logging concerns on the
Harbor. Their logs are brought down
the Wishkah river to the local mills,
where they are manufactured into
lumber that is sold TO the markets of
the world. When in full operation,
the company employees 200 men, thus
their large pay roll is source of
revenue to the business activity of
Aberdeen. In fact, it is such con-
Germs as the Grays Harbor Logging
Company that our city owes its growth
and development. The officers of the
company are: c. Fl. Shut, president;
Albert Raby, vice-president; Frank E..
Burrows, secretary and treasurer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
SAMUEL BENN

The name of this prominent citi-
zen carries with it, in the minds of
all who know him, the idea of sue
cessful perseverance and ending
worth. 1t tells of a man with an iron
WILL who possesses those qualities
so important to community develop
ment.
Mr.. Benn is the pioneer" found.
er and townsite owner of Aberdeen,
and to his efforts and energy, much
credit is due for the metropolitan and
growing city, which now sits on
Grays Harbor. 1t was in 1859 when
Mr.. Benn first settled on the Har.
Dor. In 1868 he purchased the town.
site of Aberdeen, comprising nearly
1000 acres.
When Mr.. Benn first came. to the
Harbor he saw the advantages Of
this section, and the possibilities Of
building a city here. He has been
a constant worker for the upbuilding
of this vicinity, and has many times
been identified with those movements
which result in true prosperity and
progress. He has officiated as mayor
| Of Aberdeen, always advocating a
| yood and clean city government.
When interviewing Mr.. Benn he
says, 'the opportunity for making
money in Aberdeen today is as good
is ever before All that Is required
is enterprise and energy, and suffic-
lent amount of capital to start He
has unbounded faith in the future
possibilities of Aberdeen, and believes
it's wonderful resources will result in
the building of large city here on
Grays Harbor.
While Mr.. Benn is now getting
along in years, yet he possesses the
same enterprising spirit, vim and de-
termination which has always char
acterized his life. He has many times
opened wide the door of opportunity
for others to enter, and is a man who
gives you his hand with his heart in
it. His life and personality is stury
for all who regard duty, integrity and
public worth,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
A. W. BARLEY

Forming a link in the chain of
modern business houses of Aberdeen,
one that has been identified with the
business interest of the city for many
years, is the clothing store of A. W.
Barley, located at 203-205 South G
street.
The line of clothing carried by Mr..
Barley embraces the latest styles
and patterns to be found on the mar
ket, and are the productions of the
worlds leading manufacturers. The
clothing is durable in character and
honest in price, and each garment
is sold under guarantee that it is
just as represented by the house.
The assortment Of furnishing goods
are attractive in style and vary in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27

large percentage favored the plan
of having goods shipped direct from
the people who made them and it
was point worthy of notice that the
majority who favored this method
were regular customers, that is GUS
toners whose profit and loss depend
ed considerably upon the wisdom of
their buying.
when one stops to consider 1t
there are many advantages for one
who can arrange to order a day or
so ahead of time. To my mind the
most important features are lower
cost and fresher materials, for the
goods come straight from where they
were made and with no warehouse
and handling expense at this end the
price of course can be corresponding
ly cut.
Besides this, it is human nature
for a merchant, no matter what he
is selling, to desire to move what
goods he has on his shelves and has
tied his money up in. BY the direct
shipment method the buyer has the
entire factory line to pick from in.
stead of a limited stock.
1.-THE moment we discovered the
popularity of this method we made
it our specially and today it forms
by far the greater portion of our bust.
ness. 1t has enabled us also to add
considerably to the extent of our lines
until from merely building material,
we now have a building material,
auto supply, mill and logging sup.
ply, contractors supply, electrical
and speciality department"
But little stock Is carried under this
system, says Mr.. Ovitt, but on the
other hand an Office and sales room
is maintained where customers may
secure samples and full information
in order to know just what is being
bought before placing an order.
The Office and salesroom of The
Ovitt Company is located at 305 South
G street. The growth Of this enter
prise, and the increasing business that
has been built up speaks best for the
appreciation of it's methods and is an
index to the concerns operations. Per-
sonally speaking, Mr. Ovitt is an en-
terprising business man, alive to the
duties of good citizenship and a
Booster" for Grays Harbor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
Aberdeen Investment
Company

Numbered among the reliable and
progressive real estate dealers OF
this city, one that merits a special
lection in this edition is that of
the Aberdeen Investment Company,
whose Office is located at 118, East
Heron Street.
The operations of this company
comprises a general real estate and
insurance business, together with
loans and bonds. At their office will
be found a large and choice list of
property, embracing all kinds of farm
ing lands and city property. In fact
they are able to furnish the inves-
tor with any kind of property de-
sired, and offer many inducements to
the man seeking good and safe in
vestment.
No city in the west today offers
greater opportunities to the investor,
than does Aberdeen. The fast pro-
gress this city has made Is only a
stepping stone to it's future, and the
man who buys property here now
will realize handsome return on
his investment.
By getting in ouch with the Aber-
deem Investment Company, will en-
able the prospective homeseeker on
investor to secure some of the choic-
est investments to be found in the
city and tributary country. And by
dealing with this company tho patron
is assured Of honorable dealing and
courteous treatment, for their bust
ness operations with the public have
always been characterized by the
strictest integrity.
The business of the company is un-
der the management of VIM. ]. Holpa,
and all Inquiries addressed to the Alb
erdeenIn vestment Company, regard
ing their property will receive prompt
and careful attention.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
THE ovlTT CO.. l9c.

That the average man and woman
is daily becoming better educated in
the matter of buying with growing
tendency toward making purchases
as directly from the manufacturer as
possible, is the opinion of d. Y. Ovitt,
president and manager of The Ovitt
Company, Inc.
Mr.. Ovitt does not believe in abol.
ishing retail stores but he states that
the departments in his company which
handle goods directly from the factory
to the consumer have proven most
popular with his customers.
Some time ago." said Mr.. Ovitt
today, I'VE started an experimental
sales chart with the ideal toward es.
tablishing our policy the way our pa.
irons liked it and not the way we
wanted it.
1T was interesting to note how
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
GabrlelsoD 3 Holmer

When a business house has been
conducted for more than sixteen years,
during which time it has constantly
grown, increasing the scope of it's oper-
ations as time goes by, that is suffi-
cient proof of the reliable methods up
On which the business has been con.
Quoted. Such has been the record of
Gabrielson & Holmer, who establish
ed their store in 1898.
This house is located at 305 East
Heron Street, where is carried COM
plete line of staple and fancy groceries,
embracing goods. of the highest quail
ity. The stock is complete in every
respect, and the line of canned and
bottled goods bear labels which stand
for purity and excellence. In fact, this
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27

conditions by supplying the trade
with prime U. S. inspected meats in
perfect condition, at all seasons of
the year.
The Carstens Packing Co.'S large
slaughterhouse and general Offices are
located at Tacoma, where beef, NUT
ton and hogs are dressed under the
supervision of U. S. inspectors. 1t is
then loaded in special refrigerator
cars, and delivered in Aberdeen ten
hours after the meat is dressed. Their
facilities for handling fresh meats
cannot be eXcelled.
The Aberdeen branch is large,
well appointed building, equipped with
excellent cold storage facilities and
the most modern meat handling ma
chinery. The plant is creditable
and worthy enterprise to our city, and
is an important link in the chain of
industries of Aberdeen. Mr.. Sutcliffe,
the local manager has built up a large
volume of business through his hon.
est efforts
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
Pacific Coast Adj
justment Co.

Within a period of exactly three
years, the Pacific Coast Adjustment
company, managed by Z. N. Faux, and
with quarters in the Finch Block. has
grown from one of the humblest to the
best and most reliable collection agen-
cy in Southwestern Washington Mr.
Faulk opened his office here after two
years experience in collection work
with P. F. Collier & Son. He also
understood thoroughly the manage
ment of the inside office. The COM
pany has always kept a file of all ac-
counts and at the present time has
over 1000 claims in its Office for col
lection. Keeping accurate tab on
debtors, against whom claims are
most frequently sent in, is always an
important part of the collection work,
and the Pacific Coast Adjustment
Company being the oldest firm on the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-27
carste9s Pa ckl9g Go.

A few years ago, when the Grays
Harbor country was in it's infancy, the
fresh meat industry was carried on
in more or less primitive way. Cat
tie men and butchers depended en-
tirely on local stock, grazing near
Westport or Montesano.
Railroad transportation and the es-
adjustment of the large Coast Pack
ers have made it possible for the re-
tail dealers to obtain at all times the
excellent quality of meats handled
on Grays Harbor.
The first Of the Sound Packers to
enter the local field. was the Carstens
Packing Company, and to them 10 due
much credit for improving retail meat