Public Opinion Sets the Tax Board Battle in Chehalis County
The Chehalis county tax fight centers on the board of equalization and assessors as public opinion, not courts, must settle perceived inequalities in valuations. Timber interests press for change while defenders of fair value argue laws require accurate listing and lawful corrections.
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Herald
Chehalis
County Board of Equalization
Wilson, Locke and Fisher
R. A. Wiley
Jerry A. McGillicuddy, Jr
Board of Equalization
Farm Expert Advocates Cheaper Logging Method Near Montesano
Montesano says farm expert C. L. Smith told the Chamber of Commerce that blasting stumps and piling logs in small heaps saves about 25 percent on logging costs and 75 percent of donkey work. Clemmons estimates $100 per acre with big piles versus $75 with small piles, stirring new county farmer support for expert guidance.
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Clemmons
The
Grange
Uve
Hoquiam party stalks a 700 pound bear on logging road
A car party including Mr and Mrs Peter Klein Miss Clara Benson and Mike Lawless encountered a bear about 700 pounds while traveling 25 mph along the old railroad grade to Polson camps The bear reared up fled and rolled into brush near 14 miles from town Miss Benson screamed and locals plan to pursue the big animal following a recent dog attack incident nearby.
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the Herald
Hoquiam Washingtonian
Peter Klein
Clara Benson
Mike Lawless
Polson
Aberdeen Printing Co Offers Modern Printing at Moderate Prices
Aberdeen Printing Co advertises modern printing services at affordable rates highlighting quality and value for business needs.
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Aberdeen Printing Co
Developers Plan Meeting in Goldendale Round-Up Week
Southwest Washington Development association and Goldendale Commercial club organize a September 11–12 meeting with a Pullman train trip from the Southwest to Goldendale and Pendleton. Notable speakers include Governor Lister as part of an elaborate program and social events for visitors.
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Southwest Washington Development Association
Goldendale
L. H. Brewer
Commercial Club of
Pendleton
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Olympia
Southwest
Pendlton
Pasco
Northwest
Lister
Brewer
Won't Workers Go 10 Jail
Oakville reports two I W W agitators visiting the town to recruit mill and logging camp workers for the movement. After coercive and disruptive attempts they were fined in justice court and jailed by Marshall J M Williams for refusing to pay or work.
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Oakville
Justice Court
Marshall J. M. Williams
Annual Flower Show Planned by Aberdeen Civic Group
The Aberdeen Civic Improvement association met last week and decided to hold the annual Aberdeen Flower Show on August 30. The venue is to be decided from several offered locations. Committees were named for general arrangements and various floral divisions with members listed.
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Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association
Aberdeen
L. H. Burnett
L. L. Goodnow
M. A. Brachvogel
S. G. Kaufman
J. G. Lewis
Astors
W. W. Walk
J. B. Elston
William Irvine
S. K. Bowes
Arthur Wilson
E. T. Taylor
C. M. Cloud
H. F. Robinson
Hoquiam Grays Harbor mill closes for upgrades
The Grays Harbor Lumber company in Hoquiam shut its mill Saturday night for extensive repairs and installation of a Curtis turbine and new edger saws. About 24,000,000 feet of lumber remain in stock, so current orders need no immediate cutting. The 500 kilowatt turbine will add 833 horsepower, relieving boilers, and the 14 by 72 edger saws from Simonds will be among the largest used.
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Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Simonds Manufacturing Company
Stimson
Seattle
Indians Press Land Rights and Citizenship at Tacoma Meeting
In Tacoma on August 18, Quiniault reservation Indians objected to land tenure and urged selling via agents other than the superintendent. Secretary Lane discussed citizenship for Tulalip leaders and proposed two inspectors to assess competency, with the Indians satisfied by the plan.
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Tacoma
William Ryan
Thomas G
Old Tacoma
Lane
Tulalip Tribe of Indians
Skookum George
Henry Steve
United States
Mr. Lane
Steve
Governor Lister Proclaims Labor Day Observance and Made-in-Washington Day
Governor Ernest Lister issues two proclamations in Olympia. He urges September 1 as Labor Day and designates August 23, 1913, as Made-in-Washington Day to promote state manufacture and Washington-made goods. He encourages residents to buy local products and recognize quality.
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Olympia
Lister
Washington
Ernest Lister
A. D
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in Montesano
The following marriage licenses were issued during the week in Montesano names include Jack Bayes and Ella Perry from Hoquiam A R Dayman from Fort Worden Beulah Poundstone of Satsop Wilfred A Annis of Tacoma Lavera E Osborn of Hoquiam O Stone and Hilda Moller of Aberdeen Andrew Stritmatter and Lucertia Cattron of Hoquiam.
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Montesano
Jack Bayes
Ella Perry
Hoquiam
A. R. Dayman
Fort Warden
Beulah Poundstone
Satsop
Wilfred A. Annis
Tacoma
Lavera E. Osborn Hoquiam
O. Stone
Hilda Moller
Aberdeen
Andrew Stritmatter
Lucretia Cattron
Judge Sentences Lyon to Prison for Jeweler Theft
Montesano Aug 18 Judge Ben Sheeks sentenced P Lyon for stealing watches from Thomas the jeweler to one to fifteen years in the penitentiary. Lyon pleaded guilty. A bad record in other towns was noted.
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Montesano
Ben Sheeks
P. Lyon
Thomas
Lyon
Autoists Boost Southwest Fair Tour and Events
Twenty members of the Centralia Auto Club toured Grays Harbor to promote the Southwest Washington fair to be held August 25 to 30 between Centralia and Chehalis. The schedule features Arrangements day, Seattle Tacoma and Portland day with 2:12 trot and 2:2 pace races, and Olympia Grays Harbor Willapa Harbor day with multiple horse races and a half mile running event.
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Centralia
Southwest Washington
Chehalis
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Olympia
Grays Harbor
Willapa Harbor
Elma Schools Open Delayed Start for Teachers
Elma in September first week teachers will attend a county institute in Aberdeen. The Elma schools begin for students on September 8, while teachers report September 2 with a week of regular pay for the institute. J W Hodge is the new county superintendent overseeing the plan.
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Elma
J. W. Hodge
Aberdeen
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Samuel Benn
Smith
Clemons
C. L. Smith
Big Bear
Allen Kellogg
Kirby
New York World
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Centralia Auto Club
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