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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Chop every old. useless and dying
tree out Of the orchard. keeping MEM
orandum Of the number Of trees thus
removed and putting in an early order
for others.
Wood ashes are good fertilizer for
grapevines. They will supply the nee.
essary potash for them. and II the
same amount Of poultry droppings u
added to the ashes the undesirable.
rank growth that too much ashes some
times cause will be kept down.
Currants need little protection *.
cept from deep SHOWS, which some
times break down the branches when
setting In the spring
Watch tie mulrhed strAwberries.
TAa nulch nay b. TOO heavy. and II
warm. DuGgy weather prevails there
y danger of injury.
There = 10 one who ought to have
. beetsr garden than the farmer who
has Ill The land necessary with teams
and usually help to care for It.
Cold frames. hotbeds. greenhouses
and mushroom caves are all used for
forcing rhubarb. but. lackin, these. one
may utilize an ordinary root cellar.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
kansas silo census.

Kansas has 7.137 silos. This IS some.
thing like f1fty-one silos to every coun-
ty in the state. but there are twenty
one counties having less than q dozen
and several having no sil0s whatever
within their boundaries. Five Of the
rich Kansas counties have more than
200 silos and are reporting constant
increases. The silo is changing the
sky line Of the Sundower State. and
It = changing other things ~ well.
For one thing the stave. pit. brick.
concrete and other forms Of silos are
helping 10 make Kansas one Of The
really prosperous states Of the Unien.
u might help for the agricultural A.
thonties In other states to make .
census similar to the one just complet-
"a BY Kansas. Companions are some.
times stimulat Farm Progress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22

Mrs. George B. Hopkins is visiting
friends inSeattle this week.
f.
The public gymnasium is being in.
stalled in the basement Of the First
Methodist church.
c. F. Beltz has been confined to his
home by illness this week. but is re-
ported recovering.
Ed. Larkin left yesterday for Blind
Slough, Oregon, where the Larkin.
Bros. Co. is preparing to resume oper-
ations.
-
H. w. Horton, formerly of Aberdeen.
now travelling guard at the penitenti-
AIRY, was greeting Aberdeen friends
yesterday.
-
Miss Ruth Fogle. head Of the Eng
lish department Of the high school,
returned Tuesday evening from an ex-
tended visit with her parents, in Mos
COW Idaho, and will resume her school
position Monday.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Kline entertain.
ed at Cafeteria dinner last night
at their home ON West Fifth street.
the guests being Mr.. and Mrs. F. H.
Russ, Miss Russ. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Bertrand, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Carter
and Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Crazy.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Russ and Miss
Russ, who will soon leave for their
new home in Hot Springs. Arkansas.
were guests at q farewell gathering
with Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Bertrand
and Doctor and Mrs. J. B. Kline at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Car
ter and Mr.. and Mrs.. e. B. Crazy.
Eighth street, last Tuesday evening.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President MumaW Names Executive
Of Forty-three members, to Serve
During Year

President w. c. Mumaw Of the Alb.
deem Chamber Of Commerce. has an.
nouced the following executive commit.
tee. to serve during the coming year:
w. J. Patterson, A. w. Middleton.
J. H. Wilson, Edward Hubert VIM.
Donovan, ST.. 8. NJ. Anderson. w. B.
Mack, F. G. Wilcox. e. G. Miller. B.
F. Johnson. w. L. Stout. Bert Shut.
Roy Sargent, A. L. Davenport, l. G..
Humbargar, ]. B. Bridges, J. c. Ho.
gan. T. L. Douglas. 8. w. Johnson, p.
A. Bertrand. Fayette Bousfield. w. e.
Bedford, T. H. Blyth. Chas. Holmer,
R. Conrad. J. Y. Elson. e. A. Morck,
John o. Hare, Geo. J. Wolf, J. J.
Kaufman, 8. X. Bowes. w. B. Paine.
J. J. Carney. J. w. Clark, w. A. Rupp,
A. P. Stockwell, J. 8. Waugh, G. P.
Halferty, e. c. Finch, Ed. Bonn, W.
c. Mumaw. c. M. Weatherwax, T. B.
Darragh.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
REeEkAHs INSTALL

There was large attendance Tues
day night at the installation of officers
of Evergreen Rebekah lodge, when the
following officers were installed: Mrs.
Gay Hills, noble grand; Mrs. Crissey
Miller, vice grand; Mrs. Ellen Van
Guilder, recording secretary; w. H.
Pearson, financial secretary; Mrs. Mar
garet Beltz, treasurer; Miss N. Inge-
brigtsen, warden; Mrs. Mabel Hennick,
conductor; Mrs. Minnie Graf, chap
lain; Mrs. Lucy Mack. right supporter
noble grand; Mrs. Gertrude Graham,
left supporter noble grand; Mrs. Han.
nah Hollinger, right supporter vice
grand; Eva Epton, left supporter vice
grand; P. L.. Tune outside guardian;
and Alice Trimmer, inside guardian.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
GOLFERS GO SOME
Tourney at Grays Harbor Country Club
Links, Tomorrow and Sunday,
10 Event Of Notice.

A handicap sweepstakes golf tour
ney will be played Saturday and Sun
day at the course of the Grays Harbor
Country Club, play starting at 1
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The conditions Of the contest re.
quires an entry fee Of one golf ball
from each player. Eighteen holes at
medal score will be played, the low
est net score winning. Three prizes
for first, second and third places will
be given.
Players can play either Saturday az
,ternoon or any time Sunday. Handi-
caps will be given at the beginning Of
the match and players will be sent out
in twosomes as they appear at the
home tee. Entries are to be made to
William Welsh, club professional.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22

especially II. weather conditions favor
its spread. It is therefore Of vital i'm
portance that healthy seed be used.
The Minnesota experiment station
Psychologists have been misquoted with
reference to methods Of securing such
healthy seed. The soaking Of seed po-
tatoes Is necessary in controlling some
diseases. but treatment with Tornado
hyde or corrosive sublimate will not
prevent late blight.
Seed potatoes should be secured from
fields which have not had any Of the
disease during the past year.. II healthy
tubers are planted and the vines thor
oughly sprayed with bordeaux mix
ture the disease can be controlled.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22


Many Greeks nrmly believe - thu
day IN . curious heather notisn. which
holds that the fate Of every ehild y
controlled entirely BY three mysterious
spirits, who are spoken Of collectively
as the moral" These three "fates"
are supposed to be invisible women.
who come on a visit Of inspection
shortly after the birth Of each child
They always cone after shutdown. says
the superstition, and the Greek parents
when newly born baby is in the
house and visit from the moral is
expected carefully leave the door open
and lay a feast and money offerings
all ready for the ''fates" when they
should arrive.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
BLACK CATS AGAIN
Deal for Aberdeen to Take Over Bal.
lard Franchise In Northwest
League 10 Contaminated

Aberdeen again enters the league
baseball field, the contract with John
8. Barnes for the Ballard franchise
being signed up yesterday.
Aberdeen fans subscribed $4,000 Of
the $4,000 required, Barnes took $1,000
and what was lacking from HoQuiam
and Montesano was absorbed in Aber-
deem. The deal assures Grays Harbor
Of good league ball for ct least three
years. the local interests being care.
fully guarded In the contract.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
NOTICE TO THE erockHolDeRo
OF THE MORGAN OIL
COMPANY

The undersigned, being Q majority
Of the trustees Of the Morgan OH
Company. hereby give notice that there
will be . meeting Of the stockholders
of said company held at the Offices
of Boner & Boner. 314-16 Finch Build
ing, Aberdeen, Washington, on the 25th
day Of January. 1915. at the hour Of
8 o'clock P. M.
The object and purpose of said meet
ing is to consider the proposition and
ACCESSIBILITY Of increasing the capital
stock of said Morgan Oil Company
from 100000 shares at the par value
of SEQ per share, to one million
shares at the par value Of $1.00 per
liza. and such other business as may
legally and properly come before said
meeting.
]. W. YOUNG.
W. ]. EGERER.
]. D. WALKER.
Trustees Of the Morgan Oil Co
First publication. Dec 4. 1914.
Last publication, Jan. 20. 1915.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
GEORGE W. wILLlscRoFr PASSES

George w. Williscroft, proprietor Of
the Pioneer saloon, died ct his home
Wednesday morning. after . short ILL
ness, aged 81 years. The funeral will
take place this afternoon. services be.
ing held by Rev. F. F. w. Greene, rec
tor Of st. Andrews Episcopal church,
officiating. arA
Mr.. Williscroft IL survived by his
wife. his aged mother residing, at
Ontario. Canada, and brother, the
latter arriving last night to accompany
the remains of his brother to Fern
Hill cemeteryr.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
PROFESSIONAL IS TO
OPEN A GYMNASIUM


L. Erwin Ireland. known 40 kid
Irish," recently from Portland. and
previous to that located in Walla
Walla, has come to Grays Harbor and
has decided to locate In Aberdeen and
expects to open q gymnasium In that
city soon. Ireland IL a professional
wrestler. claiming the featherweight
championship both q "a wrestler and
q weight litter.
ireland proposes to establish high
class gymnasium to promote all kinds
Of athletics, featuring to certain ex-
tent volleyball. in which he Is a great
believer. He has not yet announced
where he will locate his gym.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
Farm and
Garden
BLIGHT AMONG POTATOES.

How 0isease Can ee Prevented Dur.
ing the Present Year.
A recurrence Of late blight and dry
rot among potatoes can be prevented
next seuson. Clean seed u the great
essential. Seed treatment Is not effec
dive for this particular disease.
The late blight dry rot exists to
considerable extent among storage 20.
tatoes. says z. c. Stakman. assistant
plant path0lOgist Of the Minnesota
experiment station. st. Paul. II such
lots are used for seed next season the
disease may again be very destructive,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
BODY SHIPPED TO MAINE

The body Of Eben e. Blunt, who
died Sunday at a local hospital, was
shipped to his sister, at Union, Maine,
Wednesday night Blunt died possess
ed of property in this country valued
at $4,000, and Geo. Seaman of Co.'S
mopolis, has been appointed admin
istrator.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
DWELLING BURNED.

While the occupants were down
town Wednesday evening about $3.50
o'clock, the two story frame
house, on Heron street, between
Michigan avenue and M street, was
Quilted by fire. The fire originated
from an overheated stove and caused
damage estimated at from $500 to $500.
The building 10 owned by Ben. Jen-
sen, and occupied by the families Of
r. q. Chapman and F. Osborn.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
BUYS soAcRE RANCH

W. E. Boyce, Northern Pacific car
inspector. yesterday purchased from
= =" Ans' he latters ranch at Nc
C c-.sisting OF 50 acres of log
ged-on land. Mr.. Boyce plans to have
Is or 20 acres cleared the couir S
season. to put up buildings. fence It
and in the fall turn about dozen
head OF livestock o nit from his 120.
acre ranch at Elma.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
Tales Of The Town TerseIy Told


Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Goats left yes
terday for San Francisco,
r.
r. H. Sweet visited friends in Port
land several days last week..
-
Mrs. w. A. Stitt, Of Portland, is in
the city visiting her aunt. Mrs. ]. c.
Smith.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.McKenna return.
ed Wednesday from q short visit in
Spokane.
-
George B. Hopkins left Tuesday for
jamestown, New York. to visit his
aged mother.
H. A. Armstrong returned to his
home in Tacoma Tuesday, after visit
with his daughter.
-
The Pythian Sisters club met Thurs
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Roy o. Hague. 2los Cherry street.
f.
Anthony Damitio, the aged pioneer
Of Aberdeen, is still critically Ill, and
his relatives are attending his bed
side. =.
The ladies Of the Congregational
church served tea Wednesday after
noon in Geo. J. Wolff's department
store.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Bap-
list church met Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Thomas Bloomfield, at the
parsonage.
Mrs. Ray r. Rogers has returned to
her home, from the Grays Harbor hos
pital, fully recovered from the effects
Of an operation.
A small fire in the residence at
sos Curtis street called out the IRE
department yesterday afternoon. The
loss was trifling.
Frank Stencil returned yesterday to
his home In Portland, after q visit in
the city. looking after his extensive
realty holdings here.
The M. F. All Star basket ball team
defeated Hoquiam A. o. U. w. team
Wednesday night, in the M. E. gym, by
the score Of 46 to IA.
-
The frame building being moved to
make way for the new postoffice, was
bought by J. ]. Robinson, and is being
moved to F and First streets.
Rev. Marion F. Horn, Of Eugene, Ore.
Son, former pastor Of the Aberdeen
Christian church, will conduct the ser.
vices in his old church next Sunday.
Mrs. H. A. Liffeton entertained the
Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Metho-
dist church Wednesday afternoon at
her home. in Union Pacific addition.
II
Pioneer, Chapter of the Presbyterian
Ladies Aid Society Wednesday after.
noon at her home, on North B street.
-
Harry Haynes. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Haynes, Of Portland, came over
to attend the annual banquet Of the
Aberdeen Pioneerrs' Association last
night.
The family of the late DR.. D. A.
Schumacher has received $4,000 life
insurance, on policy held by the doc
tor in the Modern Woodmen. of the
World.
The steamer Carlos arrived yester-
day with passengers and freight from
San Francisco, and will take return
cargo of lumber from the Lyle mill lat
'Hoquiam.
Miss Emma Hendrickson and Mr.
Thomas Freeman, Of Aberdeen, were
married yesterday afternoon in the par
sonage of the Montesano Presbyterian
church, BY the pastor. Rev. J. r.
Russell
William Irvine returned yesterday
from Herman. CAL, where he was call
cd BY the death Of his sister. Mrs.
Arthur De0roff. Mr.. Irvine left Aber-
deem upon receipt OF word that his
sister was seriously Ill, but arrived at
her homo too late to see her alive.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22

1sstausant Patren (eaustaeahy>La1
glaA - ~ yegF babg ~ sAst -.
MADAM.
HetAes-Yes, -. Tea ~ - Gnly
thing that's pleased him since ~ ~
~ animals ct q ~ ooo.-puck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
All Seeking Federal Positions In state
May Find Opportunity for
Civil Service Exams

All who want jobs in the civil ser.
vice in the state of Washington prer.
pare to 60 after them now. The civil
service commission announces that ex.
aminations for the departmental ser.
vice in the state will be held at the
following places on the dates indi-
Gated: ~
Aberdeen, March 10.
Aberdeen, April IA.
Bellingham. March IL.
Bellingham, March 10.
Bellingham, April IA.
Blaine, March Is.
Centralia. March 10.
Centralia, April II.
North Yakima, March IL.
North Yakima, March 10.
North Yakima, April II.
Pasco. March 10.
Pasco. April II.
Port Townsend, March 10.
Port Townsend. April IL.
Pullman, 0arcn w.
Pullman. April IA.
Raymond, March 10.
Raymond. April IL.
Seattle. April s.
Seattle, April ~.
Seattle. March 10.
Seattle, April IL.
Spokane, March 10.
Spokane, March 10.
Spokane, April IA.
Tacoma, March IL.
Tacoma, March 10.
Tacoma, April IA.
Vancouver, April 81.
Vancouver March 10.
Vancouver, April II.
Walla Walla, April II.
Walla Walla, March 10.
Walla Walla, April II.
Wenatchee. March IL.
Wenatchee. March 10.
Wenatchee. April IL.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22
BUSINESS FOR GALE

Imported laces, kimonas and fancy
dry goods. Well established In best
location in Aberdeen. Profit over 500
weekly. Good reason for selling. In
quire at Herald office. 27.lt
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22

Exercise and Longevity.
II exercise had anything TO u WIN
Il every farmer would I'VE - - 40oo
yoaSU old.-Topoka Capital
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-22

william Irvine returned yesterday
from Herman, CAL, where he was call
cd BY the death Of his sister. Mrs.
Arthur De0roff. Mr.. Irvine left Aber-
deem upon receipt Of word that his
sister was seriously Ill. but arrived at
her homo too late to see her alive.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-02-18
RECEIVERS SALE
of Bottling Plant.

Under and by virtue of the authority
Bottling Corporation and under and by
virtue of the authority conferred upon
us by decree of the Chancery Court
of Shelby County. Tennessee, in the
case of NJ. A. Chambers VIZ. Sip Bot
ling Corporation No. 1855 r. ID. of
said Court. which said decree was en-
tered in SAID cause on the 23rd day of
December, 1914. and under and by viz
tue of the authority conferred upon us
by decree of the Chancery Court Of
Phillips County, Arkansas. entered in
the case of NJ. A. Chambers vs.. Sip
Bottling Corporation in that Court. We
will. on the Goth day of February. 1918.
within legal hours. at the plant of the
Sip Bottling Corporation. located at
Dermott, Arkansas, sell to the highest
bidder for cash. at public outcry. all Of
the property and effects of the said Sip
Bottling Corporation located at Der
mott. Arkansas, together with all the
equipment used in connection with said
plant or appurtcnant thereto, The said
property to be sold consists of the fol-
lowing articles: Majic Carbonator,
| Foot Power Bottling Machine, 2hp.
Gasoline Engine. No. Lynn Filter.
! Spindle Washing Machine, l Wooden
Vat. Bottle Soaker Line shafting.
pulley. betting. etc, y Fit Gas hose.
s Fit Syrup Hose. 3 Brass faucets. /
large stone Jars. Pr. Platform
scales, | Pr Platform trucks. 80
Gallon Storage Tank. Asa ( boz. Ship
ping Cases. 2a9 > boz. City Cases,
200 CIR. :. or Bottles. Electric Light
Meter, Gas, Syrups, Extracts. soda
Water caps. etc.
Lamar Heishel
j. Wise Brown,
Il Receivers.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-02-18
League Organized.

The Allen c. +. League. the young
peoples department Of the A. NJ. f,
Church, was organized Sunday. Feb
l4th The following officers were
elected
Mrs. Gussie Walker. president
Mrs. Niekers, vice pres.
Miss Cloman secretary
Mrs. W O Ramsour. cor. secy.
Ina Ward librarian
Hazel Nickcrs. treasurer
The league was praced hy the fol-
lowing visitors, DR.. ). {. Coleman.
Conference Superintendent; g. NJ. Nor
ris. District Superintendent, Rev. s
l.. Franklin, pastor, and Or. Springer
of Marianaa All visitors made inspir-
ing addresses. We say 10 Dr. Spring
er, Call again.
The league Will hold interesting pro
grams each sabbath nj . p. ~. Mem
bers Of said church are urged 10 be
present and cordial welcome is ex-
tended 10 visitors.
Ms. " q. X msom Sece.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-02-18
Old Time Celebrations.

Even in George Washngton's life
time his birthday was made tho oc-
oasion of rejoicing by his neighbors
in Alexandria. \ feature OF the cele-
bration last year MAS the reading OF
an account in an Alexandria newspa-
per printed in 1879 of the birthday
celebration that year, General Wash
ington attended this celebration and
reviewed the soldiers who had assem-.
bled TO do him honor. In the evening
n banquet was held The Alexandria
newspaper says that the wines were
such as did honor to their preparers,
and were perfectly satisfactory To the
guests. The toasts were evinciye OF
the spirit of the day, and form cri.
terion whereby the northern states
may Judge OF the federalism OF tho
town or Alexandria Sixteen toasts
were drunk aud the evening was con.
eiudcd by a ball aud supper given at
Mr.. Gadsby's
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-02-18
WASHINGTON MAN OF MONEY
Owned Much Real Estate, as Well az
Slaves and Bank and Canal
Stock.

In the schedule of property which
Washington appended to his will II Is
shown that he owned $4,000 acres OF
land and number OF lots in Wash.
ington. Alexandria and Winchester.
his real estate being valued at $4S9..
1875. He owned much bank and canal
stock. Some of his heirs. about one
thousand six hundred of them. are now
trying 10 get congress to put up money
for immense tracts of land left by
Washington in Ohio. He owned about
two hundred slaves and frequently
flashed" them. Josiah Quincy. who
lived many years with the GUSTS fam.
lily. said Washington did not own
slaves for pleasure; he worked them
for all they were worth and If they
were not out on time in the morning
they must have good reason for It
Mr.. GUSTS often said that General
Washington could get more work out
of slave than any other man IN Vir-
ginia. bur all his slaves loved him. A
negro house boy who did not black his
boots to suit him said Washington
damned me ober de haid Wild EN- all
thru de hall
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-02-18

George Washington was eminent for
piety as Tor patriotism. In private ne
was known to nave been nabitually
devout. In principle and practice he
was Christian The support of his
church in the vicinity of Mount Yer
non rested largely upon him. and when
on his estate he with constancy at
tended public worship. Dur.
ing the war he not infrequently rode
ten or twelve miles from camp TO Ii
vine worship. and he never omitted
this attendance when opportunity af-
forded In the establishment
Of his presidential household he re-
served to himself Lords days, Tree
from the interruption of private visits,
Or public business, and throughout the
eight years of his civil administration
he gave to Christianity the influence
Of his eXample.-See BancrOft's Life
Of Washington"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-02-18
All Reverence WASHINGTON,

Our nation is composed OF many and
varied racia! elements, each with its
osn traditions. its own history, its
own past great. yet all unite to do
long as Americans do not forget to
honor Washington the liberty OF Amer.
lean citizenship is In no danger at the
hands OF would.be imperialfsts.