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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
Tardy Recognition Given in
Confirmation of Acting
Police Heads Act
ROUTINE OCCUPIES TIME
Matter of Young Street, s
Improvement Referred
to Engineer Kelsey

| The session Of the council, WedneS-
day night, was an uneventful one,
devoted mainly to the cOnsdera ion
/ of routine matters. Mayor Roy G..
| Sargent and COuncilmen James Bowes
and Warren Egerer We're absent,
Councilman James McMaster, as pre-
ident. occupying the mayors chair.
One event, the confirmation by the
council Of Acting Police Chief George
Deans appointment of r. W. Watson
as patrOlman. was singular, in that it
was the first recognition by the
council of Mayor Sargents appoint
ment of Dean himself to the place of
head of the police department.
Chief Deans report for May showed
95 arrests had been made. SO of which
were on charges of intoxication. and
that $416 had been collected in fees
and fines.
The projected improvement of
Young street in North Aberdeen was
sey, with instructions to decide upon
some type of paving to the Young
street property owners.
The street committee reported that
it would be advisable to consider the
improving of the alley north of Mar.
ket street between F and G.
The police committee was givcn
one more week in which to investi-
gate proposed regulation of Aberdeen
CANNES by passing an ordinance for
their licensing.
Drafting was ordered of resolution
under which the width of Sumner
street will be reducted from 80 to 60
feet.
The Hayes & Hayes bank was made
official depositary for 100000 of city
funds for the coming year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
CONTRACTS

The board of education has award
ed some more contracts on the new
school building, the Grays Harbor
Blowpipe company having been given
the installation of heating system and
temperature control for $2.S75, while
for $430 the Pacific Electric company
gets the electric lighting system in
Stallation
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
HARBOR PATRIOTIC

During May SO young men of Grays
Harbor enlisted in different arms of
the United States army, 70 being ac-
cepted by the regular army, 13 by the
marines, six by the navy station and
four by Col. Cavanaughs division OF
engineers. The total of enlistments
was nearly twice as much as that for
any month since was was declared.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
LOCGER'S DEATH
CAUSES FEARS
OF FOUL PLAY
j. G. Mcleod, Found Dying on Street
Fell Down Flight Of
Stairs

The death of J. G. Mcleod. logger
some time last Sunday night as a re-
suit of injury to his skull from a fall
down flight of stairs, caused an in.
vestigation by the Aberdeen police
who suspected murder. 1t was later
proven by competent testimony that
Mcleod FRACTURED his skull falling
down the stairway Of the Iowa lodg-
ing house on East Heron street. He
walked several blocks to the spot, at
Wishkah and H streets. where he
was picked up. dying. by the police.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
GIBSON TALKS
TO GRADUATES
OF HIGH SCHOOL
Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered by
Pastor; Exercises in Other
Harbor Cities.

"At the Task With God Unseen
was the subject of strong baccalau-
reate sermon for the Aberdeen high
school, preached last Sunday morn.
ing by Rev. w. II. Gibson of the First
Baptist church. The services were
held in the high school auditorium,
and an interesting program was given,
Helen Huttula rendering a solo, Hold
Thee My Hand" and the Girls Glee
club and choruses making other ex-
cellent features.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

Public school children $3.50
Old papers $50
Terrace Heights Tea at Mrs.
w. w. Hart's .............. 42.S5
Evening at Mrs. Messer's ..... 800
Boys Club of Oswald Beedon
Bob Coons. Dick and Malcolm
Stockwell. John Bousfield. Les
lie Graham and Rober Nelson 8.65
Tea by Ladies of Lafayette .... 1900
Aberdeen Rebekahs No. 240 -. 500
Rhododendron Chapter No. As :. 500
Order of Electa ............. 500
Lafayette Card Party ....... 42.55
Collected from friends by Mrs.
McDermoth 80. ......... -. 14.00
Collected by Mrs. Whitney .. $50
Tea by Baptist Ladies at Mrs.
c. F. Rowland's ............ IT'S
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
SHERIFF AND
HOME GUARDS
MISSED DATES
8arteii Failed to Keep One Appoint.
ment, Guards Missed Notifi-
cation.

MONTESANO, June 6.-The failure
of Aberdeen home guards, last Mon.
day night. to appear for swearing in
registration deputies for Tuesday,
Sheriff Jeff Bartell has discovered,
was due to a misapprehension on the
home guards part. The sheriff was
scheduled to meet with the guards
last week at the Aberdeen armory,
but did not show up. The home guards
did not read the published notifica-
ton that Bartell would meet them at
the Aberdeen city hall Monday night
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
$4,000 DAMAGE
CAUSED BY FIRE
IN SHINGLE PLANT
Three Dry kiIns and 4.0O0, 900 Shingles
Burn in Plant Of Humbargar
and Hayes.

MARKHAM. June 6.-Fre last Sun
day destroyed three dry kilns and
1000 900 shingles at the Markham
Shingle companys plant, owned by l..
G. Humbargar and Kenneth Hayes.
An overheated kiln caused the blaze.
which entails loss Of $4,000. part
ly covered by insurance. About s.
OOO. 900 shingles were untouched. Two
months will be required to start the
burned kilns up again.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
REFUSES CONTRACT

Andrew Peterson of the Aberdeen
Shipbuilding company. On his return
this week from San Francisco, stated
that he had been compelled to turn
down four contracts offered him for
building ships. as he feels that he
must devote all his attention to build
ing vessels for the government. The
wooden shipbuilding industry, in Mr.
Peterson's opinion, is to prosper here
for many years.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
DROWNED IN MILL POND

Edgar Reinhardt, formerly a resi-
drowned last Friday in the mill pond
of the Western Cooperage plant at ST
Johns, Ore. He was aged 25 years
and is survived by his wife and three
children and by his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Reinhardt, four sisters
Mrs. w. Storrs, Mrs. Hugh Wyman
and two unmarried sisters, and by
three younger brothers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
TAKE HORSES JOB

J. S. Waugh, A. T. Fisher and w. w
Maxey made work horses of them.
selves, the other day, and, in the
temporary absence of r. A. Wiley's
team, dragged plow several times
over the latter's Humptulips ranch,
w. M. Melrose holding the handles OF
the plow and digging plenty deep,
while L. j. Kolts and Frank Dineen
dropped potatoes in the burrows.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
eaccaiaureate BY Beard.

HOQUIAM, June 1.-THE 1917 grad
uating class of the Hoquiam high
school last Friday evening held inter
esting class day exercises in the
school auditorium, and on Sunday
morning attended services in the First
Presbyterian church where Rev. J. W.
Beard delivered the baccalaureate ser
mon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
WANT MOTOR CARS

J. M. Morgan of North River valley
was in the city this week. in the
interests of movement started to in
duce the O.-W. to operate a motor
car into North River. This service,
states Morgan, will pay the railway.
both for freight and passenger traf.
fic. farmers now sending 500 gallons
of milk daily to the Harbor. In addi.
ton. the railways receipts would be
increased by the large logging opera
tions now on in the North River
country
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
FORESTERS IN
CONVENTION AT
HOQUIAM TODAY
Biennial Gathering Attracts Repre-
sentatives From Fifty Lodges
to Harbor.

HOQUIAM, June 6.-The biennial
convention of FOresters of America,
Washington district. opened Wednes-
day morning in Eagles hall and will
close tomorrow night. About SO courts
in Washington. Idaho and Alaska are
represented Excellent programs are
being given and visiting delegates are
royalty entertained
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
Give GoIdsmith's Play.

MONTESANO, June 7-"She Stoops
to Conquer" Oliver Goldsmith's elias
sic, was cleverly presented last Fri
day night as the high school senior
class play, with the following cast
Hector Bernard. Dale Mccullough
Frank Perkins, Oscar Lanning, Rosco
Holloway, Arthur Shorey. Brenda
Wartman, Elsie Noe, Iva Barrows. Vel
ma Wright and Mabel Persons
Rough fellows" and servants" were
Lyle Kelsey, Leo Noel, Robert Will
son and Albert Cooper and Richard
Trask, Howard Robertson, Walter
Harris and Elmer Reid.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
CHANGE CAR SCHEDULE

The Grays Harbor Railway & Light
company, starting Wednesday night,
altered the Aberdeen.C CosmOpolis
street car schedule, making the last
Car leave Aberdeen at 1870 instead of
at midnight, for the convenience of
late theater-goers, and the last car
leave Cosmopolis at II: As a. m.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
TAKES CROW PRIZE

Clarence White won the s. prize
hung up by the Grays Harbor Rod &
Gun club for the greatest number of
crows killed last week, White coming
with 20 beaks. Twenty y-seven
crows We're killed by Charles Pratsch
and friends on an outing near Bay
CITY,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
MRS. cROxALL IN CHARGE

Music at the First Presbyterian
church has been placed in charge of
Mrs. w, Y. Croxall. A quartet. COM
posed of Mrs. n. McEacherR. of Ho-
Quiam, Mrs. J. w. Barkley and Messrs.
Rasor and Woods. will furnish one
number at all future services.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
HAND MADE FLAG

The large handsome silk flag that
adorned the wall back of the speakers
at the Chamber of Commerce ban
quet Wednesday night. is the handi-
work of Mrs. George J. Wolff. The
stripes are made of ribbon, and the
stars are embroidered in white on the
blue background.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
INITIATE LARGE CLASS

The local lodge Of Woodmen Of the
World initiated class of 25 candi-
dates last Monday evening |. l. Boak
OF Denver. head consul of the order.
was present at this. the largest gath
ering of Woodmen ever held in South
western Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
BOOST IN LETTERS

The Interstate Realty convention
to be held in Aberdeen August 9. 10
and IL. is being boosted now by the
Grays Harbor Realty association in a
letter writing campaign, during which
1900 letters will be mailed to men in
Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
'ON OUTPOST DUTY

Company l, End Reg. w. N. G., un-
der command of Capt. H. A. Wise, ar
rived in the city Sunday from Spo-
kane to do outpost duty here. Actual
experience in guarding mills will be
given the men during their stay OIL
the HarbOr.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
SUES INSURANCE COMPANY

MONTESANO, June 1.-THE Mark.
ham Shingle company has sued the
Royal Insurance company for $59247,
claiming that sum as final and refus-
ed settlement for losses at the shingle
company's fire September %, 1916.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
READY FOR CONVENTION

local lodge of Women of WOOdcraft
are all ready for the convention of the
order to be pulled off here July 27
and 2S. Some $50 or 300 delegates
are expected
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

Miss Marcella +. Barringer, who is
to become the bride of DR.. Alexander
A. Day, of Chicago. in September, was
complimented guest last Friday at
Bridge lunch given by Mrs. Guy P.
Halferty at her home, 324 West Ninth
street
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
AUTO MAIL WAGON

Fred Redinger. U. S. Mail Messen-
ger, has had his mail wagon trans
formed from horse drawn vehicle
to gasoline wagon. The body of the
wagon has been mounted on Ford
truck, and repainted. giving the rig a
fine appearance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
NO MURDER; PLAIN JAMeoREE

BAY CITY. June 6.-Sheriff Jeff
Bartell and deputies came down here
Monday night on report that mur-
der had been committed. 1t was idle
rumor. A score of men had been
celebrating permit" whisky, and their
jamboree caused the report
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

Miss Ruth Hopkins. who, after grad
uating last week from the St. Nicho-
las school. at Seattle. is spending the
summer with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. George Hopkins, at Westport.
will go to Washington, D. c., in Sep
tember to enter school for girls.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

The twenty-first anniversary of Miz.
pah Chapter No. 30, Order of Eastern
Star of Hoquiam. in honor of its oath
birthday and of the 21st birthday of
Rhododendron chapter of Aberdeen.
last Monday evening, a 64-
pound birthday cake being one of the
features OF an enjoyable occasion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
FLOUR is TUMBLINC

With another drop of 40 cents q
barrel, on top Of the 20 cent decline
last month, flour quotations show a.
decided downward tendency Prices
on few other staples may be expect
ed to tumble shortly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

Mrs. Emil Pfund is new president Of
ton, succeeding Mrs. w. l.. Stout
Other officers elected the other even
ing were Mrs A B. Cady, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Leo Wyndearo, secretary
and press cores spondent; Mrs. Law
renee HopkinsoR, treasurer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

Miss Mcdonald, eldest daughter of
Mrs. Mcdonald Vandernark, formerly
of this city, but now resident of
Wenatchee. will be married this
month to William Kaiser of Walla
Walla.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
HAND INJURED IN MILL

While running the re-saw at the
American mill. Tuesday, MAN Fair
hart sustained a badly crushed hand
through that members catching be
tween a timber and the roller.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
EVERETT JUDGE COMES HERE

MONTESANO, June 6.-Suits insti-
tuted by mills against the county for
tax reductions will be heard. Monday,
by Judge Guy c. Aulston of Everett.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
DIES AT OLYMPIA.

A. D. Rogers died at his home in
Olympia Tuesday. following a several
years illness. He was the father OF
r. R. Rogers Of this city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

Mrs. Henry Spoon at her home on
West Sixth street. next Tuesday after
noon, will be hostess to the T. C. club.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08
SENDCASH FOR
BELGIAN RELIEF

The sum Of $181.40 has been raised
in Aberdeen by the temporary asso.
citation formed to send money to the
Belgian Relief fund, and has been for
warded by Mrs. A. D. Wood. The re-
port of Mrs. Roy c. Sargent. secretary
shows these receipts:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

Modern Prin, ing at Moderate pric-
es. Aberdeen Printing Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-08

The Herald tellS 4 I'll.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-06
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
Grandma kept her locks dark, glossy
and youthful with simple mix
ture Of Sage Tea and Sulphur

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
md Sulphur for darkening gray,
streaked and faded hair Is grandmoth-
ers recipe, and folks are again using
It to keep their hair a good, even col
or, which is quite sensible,as we are
living in an age when Il youthful APP
pearance is OF the greatest advantage.
Nowadays, though. we don't have
the troublesome task of gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home.
All drug stores sell the ready-to-use
product, improved by the addition OF
other ingredients. called "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" for
about 80 cents a bottle. 1t is very
popular because nobody can discover
it has been applied. Simply moisten
your comb or soft brush with 1t and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at time; by morn
ing the gray hair disappears. but what
delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound, is that, be-
sides beautifully darkening the hair
after few applications, 1t also pro-
duces that soft lustre and appearance
of abundance which Is so attractive.
This ready-to-use preparation is a
delightful toilet requisite for those
who desire a more youthful appear
ance. 1t is not intended for the
cure, mitigation or prevention OF d.
sease.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-06
CONQUERS RHEUMATISM /,
IN a VERY FEW DAYS.


1t Is an established fact that one
half teaspoonfui Of Rheuma taken once
a day has driven the pain. and agony
from thousands of rAcked. crippled
and despairing rheumatics during the
last 1--WE years.
Powerful and sure: quick acting, yet
harmless; Rheuma gives blessed relief
almost at once. The magic name has
reached every hamlet in the land and
there Is hardly a druggist anywhere
who can not tell you Of almost mar
velous cures.
II you want to dissolve every par
ticls Of uric acid poison in your body
ana drive 1t out through the natural
channels so that you will be forever
free from rheumatism, get a 50-cent
bottle OF Rheuma today.
Genuine Rheuma, with guarantee Of
a cure or money refunded. is sola by
w. l.. Gskay.
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Alexander Drysdale e Son

Shaw, Cranston and Cronin. This
combination will prove an interesting
race for the honors offered by l.. J.
Griswold.
Saturday the Freeman Five Of the
North Adams Grammar school basket
ball league added another victory to
the LIST. This team will play the
championship team Of the Benning-
ton Grammar school league Friday
of this week in the Y. NJ. c. A. GYM
nasium at 4.30. There is no doubt
but what this will BIO fast and in
teresting game. Admission to this
game sc. Both teams are still unde-
feated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-06
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Tells
Briefly for Busy Raadsrs

Miss Helen Gunnison of Spring
street Is suffering from the munps.
Mrs. F. K. Center is confined to her
home on North street with an attack
of humps.
Circle No. 5 of the Methodist
church will meet tomorrow afternoon
from to 5 with Mrs. c. B. Hunter.
On account OF the illness of Miss
Matte Buss there will be no sewing
class at the high school this evening.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold business meeting
Thursday afternoon at o'clock in
the church parlor.
Th st. Francis de Sales choir re-
hearsal will be held in the F. NJ. T., A.
B. rooms Thursday evening at half
past seven O'clock.
Myron Barton who has been en-
ployed at the Schwartz market was
taken Monday to one OF the, Troy
hospitals for treatment
There will be installation Of officers
and refreshments will be served at
the meeting or Catamount command
cry at Golden Cross hall this evening
The regular meeting of Bennington
Grange will be held this evening at
8 o'clock. As the second and third
dgrees will be worked and large at
tendance Is therefore desird.
The funeral OF Mrs. Melissa S.
Bates will be held from the home of
l.. Bates on Silver street at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev.
G. W. Towart pastor Of the First
Baptist church, will officiate and the
bearers will be deacons and officers
Of the church society.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
directors OF the Public Welfare AS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-06
Felt Like 90; Now Like II.

Many persons complain about feel
ing old before they should. Like a
weak link in chain, a week organ
enfeebles the whole body. Over
worked, weak or disordered kidneys
lower vitality. A. w. Morgan, Ango.
la, La, writes: 81 suffered with
pains in the back. l am 43 years old,
but l felt like a man Of 80 years-old.
Since / took Foley Kidney Pills feel
like | did when was 81" In soc. and
$100 sizes. Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-06
A Woman's Vocation

One Of our modern writers mas
said, "a woman is as efficient in bust
ness as man-when she is"
The reason why sometimes she IS
not so efficient is that her health may
fail But the wise business woman
knows now what to do when attacked
by the ailments peculiar to the So
called weaker sex" That greatest
of all remedies for womans ills, Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. has been freeing women from
such ailments for forty years. Try
it. if you suffer from such an ailment.
and insure your competency and eff
cheney in the business world.
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WILL RELEASE AMERICANS

Berlin. Feb. 4, via London, Feb. 5.
Germany today acceded to the
American demands for the release OF
the ~ Americans taken from ships
sunk by the raider in the Atlantic and
brought to German port aboard the
steamer Yarrowdale.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-06
INDOOR BASEBALL LEAGUE

In the Grammar schooi indoor base
ball league division ID moved up a
notch towards the pennant by white
washing the strong division c 10.
Division A won its first game of the
season from division f 1918. The
three leading players up to date are
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ISOLATION will be held at the library
Wednesday evening, February 7th.
See the Fashion show at the opera
house Friday night. Superb display
of 1917 gowns and hats from the
Bonnet Shop will be worn by local
models at the Bob OFT show. Toll
cites of distinction, charm and origi-
nality.