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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 1 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 4 |
| 1894 | 2 |
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- The Perilous Midnight Row Across the Harbor
Two mill workers, caught in a fierce gale while attempting to row across the Aberdeen harbor, spent hours fighting for their lives against the wind and tide.
- The Peeping Toms of H and Second Streets
A string of late-night window-peeping incidents has left Aberdeen residents on edge and arming themselves for a confrontation.
- A Child Lost to the River
A tragic drowning accident in Melbourne claims the life of an eight-year-old boy while visiting family.
- A Dangerous Practical Joke
A man is hospitalized after a prank turns into a violent confrontation, landing his three attackers in legal trouble.
- Left Stranded on the Beach
A holiday picnic party at Damon's Point turns into a moonlight vigil when their boat fails to appear.
- Firefighters Save Montesano from Total Destruction
A catastrophic fire nearly leveled the town's business district before new water mains were put to the ultimate test.
- Tragedy on the Log Booms
A young boy drowns in the slough near Weatherwax's logging works.
- Suspicious Blaze Destroys Local Brothel
A fire of unknown origin gutted a residence on the town's edge, leaving investigators with questions about potential arson after a kerosene can was discovered on-site.
- Tragedy Strikes During a Local Picnic
A young family's outing on the Wishkah River ends in the sudden, mysterious death of their infant child.
- The Women Who Would Make Aberdeen Dry
A Sunday mass meeting and a state W.C.T.U. leader restart the local temperance crusade.
- A Lamp Explosion on Second Street
A mother survives a harrowing escape from a late-night house fire that threatened the entire neighborhood.
- Firefighters Host Aberdeen's Grand Masquerade Ball
Youth and beauty, hobgoblins and nuns, all crowded the armory for a raucous night of revelry.
- Bill Nye’s Advice: Dig In, Don’t Look for Rail Lines
Humorist Bill Nye weighs in on the local obsession with railroad speculation in Fairhaven and New Whatcom.
- Marriage on One Hour's Notice
A railroad foreman faced a strict hiring requirement and a ticking clock, but his resourcefulness—and a very quick wedding—landed him the job.
- The Narrow Escape of Aberdeen
A pre-dawn fire in a downtown barber shop threatened to raze the young city, but a swift response from the local hose company stopped the flames before they reached the business district.
- The Tragic End of the Ferndale
A British bark shattered by Grays Harbor breakers leaves sixteen dead, but a local woman's bravery saves three survivors from the surf.
- The Tragedy on the Quinault
A ranching partnership ends in a fatal, accidental shooting in the remote wilderness.
- The Town's Growing Pains
A wave of petty crime in Aberdeen leads to the arrest of five men, highlighting the social tensions of a city suddenly flooded with transient workers.
- The Great Gale of 1890
A powerful storm system tore through Chehalis County, unroofing town blocks and sweeping historic cannery buildings into the Chehalis River.
- The Night the Post Office Was Hunted: A Fugitive’s Flight Through Aberdeen
On a quiet Sunday morning in December 1890, Officer Pearson chased a suspected thief through alleys and lumber yards, firing his revolver twice as the man fled toward the Weatherwax yard.
- The Masquerade Ball at Judge Keyes' House
A motley crew of ghosts, devils, and literary figures gather for a secretive and exuberant social event in Aberdeen.
- Eighty Couples and a Brass Band: Aberdeen's Firemen Throw a Third-Anniversary Dance
The volunteer department celebrates three years with a free dance at Koehler's hall, drawing guests from across Grays Harbor.