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4 stories matching scratch

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  1. The Dentist and the Cat

    After a cruel beating left a local cat unable to feed itself, a sympathetic neighborhood dentist crafted a set of false teeth to save the animal.

    Oct 12, 1893Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyStrange But True

  2. The Bear on the Hoquiam Trail

    A hunting party encounters a formidable bear while tracking game, resulting in a fierce struggle and the eventual demise of the animal.

    Aug 6, 1891Aberdeen HeraldHoquiam, Grays Harbor CountyStrange But True

  3. City Council Loses Tax Assessment Battle

    A blunder by city officials leads to a court dismissal of tax collection suits, forcing the city to start the assessment process from scratch.

    Sep 28, 1893Aberdeen HeraldHeron Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  4. The Estus Mill Riot and a Summer of Fights

    A flurry of violence in Montesano leads to court appearances, boundary disputes, and a neighborhood brawl.

    Nov 9, 1893Aberdeen HeraldMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyWork & Pay

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