County School Census Shows Shifting Enrollment Amid Slow County Growth
Bennett's 1904 05 report notes county population mostly steady with Centralia gains and Chehalis area backsliding. Enrollment drops from 5847 in 1904 to 5806 in 1905 though attendance days rise slightly. Centralia wages and district finances listed, with several towns showing mixed census versus actual enrollment trends.
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Mennett
Taowia Contyta
McDonehell
Lewis Aly
Centralia
Cansus
Philtron
Hengus
Bennett
Inez
Cchonla
Tax Newa-Examyen
Hamels
Chehalia
Winhick
Penn
Toledo
Chehalis
Ceisus
Ste
Alos
Chéhatia
Suivida
Winlock
Per
Voledo
Wintock
Tendante
Ion
Chi
E. Cs
Tolede
Bar
Tragic Fall Claims Reform School Carpenter in Chehalis
HL Rogers head carpenter at the reform school in Chehalis died instantly after falling from a gable window while repairing fire damage. He was born in Ohio on February 2, 1882, and leaves three sons, with services held at Hull's Cemetery in Centralia.
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HL. Rogers
Reform School
Chehalis
Afonday
Immr
Rogers
Hent
Dunford Calderwood
T. €. Rogers
Bec Te Centralia
North Dakota
Ohio
Wis
Siz
F.C. Bogra
Arthur Rogers
Hull
Saloon Licenses Granted and City Issues in Centralia
Centralia council met Tuesday evening approving two new saloon licenses and transferring one. T.R. White sold his north end saloon to Robert Clambere. A Hoard and C B Northup with new partners secured a license to sell liquor. Whit Stevens opened a new saloon in the former Salvation Army hall on Tower Avenue. Centralia now has ten saloons generating about $6000 yearly after state share. The meeting covered street projects, church tax disputes, street open petitions, and a plan to open a street near the opera house. A night watchman and street commissioner will be merged into one paid post at $50 monthly, with Henry Shields filling the spot temporarily. Mayor Galvin, councilmen present, and various business interests discussed city finances, fair day preparations, and new marriage licenses issued recently.
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John Galvin WS
Martin, Taylor, Carr
Fread Bachtel
Sonlea
Centralia Electric & Power Co
Interes Ot
B. PF. Nudd
S. A. Bloomer
Episcopal Church
Bloomer
Nudd
Conneilman Carr
T.R. White
Robert Clambere
Tacoma
B. Hoard
C. B. Northup
North End
Mr. Hoard
Jana
Charlie Worthup
Whit Stevens
Bain
Salvation Army
Tower Avenue
Centralia
A. D. Browning
Boyer
Browning
Mr. Browning
Leuak
Opara
Opere
Pat Tas
Greenigent
Northern Pacific, Railway
Greane
Gomicil
Anc
Galvin
Henry Shelds
Shields
Portland
Centrall
Wm. Scales
Centralia Hustlers
Chas. & Gilchrist
Centralia Commercial Club
Geo. H. Miller
State Fair Commission
Gray'a Harbor
South Bend
Chehalis
Eestern
Napagine
Winlogis
New Centralia Store Led by Rosenthal After SpragueSale
Mr T Rosenthal, longtime Winlock merchant, takes charge of the Up-To-Date store in Centralia after purchasing the business from F S Sprague. Rosenthal, widely respected, brings a large varied stock and promises prompt arrivals, with public confidence in the store’s future enduring under new management.
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T. Rosenthal
F. .S. Sprague
Rosenthal
Winlock
Centralia
Alleh
Lasinesa
Lis
Pset
Roventhal
Counterfeiting scare in Centralia ends in hoax
Reports say a man named Talley claimed a Centralia counterfeit operation and named locals to secret service. Officials found no plant, no counterfeit coins, and Talley admitted no authority as a city marshal. Banks and merchants debunk the rumors and attribute any stray coins to the Portland exposition.
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Ventralix
Annala
Tulley
Seattle
Secret Service
Centralia
Talley
Captain Bell
Secret Service Department
Bell
Portland
Rural Free Delivery Route 1 Established Out of Centralia
Postmaster Benedict announced Rural Free Delivery Route No.1 from Centralia begins October 2. The route covers about twenty five miles via Lincoln Creek Meadow Axtella Place and Mound Prairie, serving 170 houses and nearly 200 residents. Class short carrier job pays $720 yearly with 8:30 a.m. start to 4:30 p.m., requiring a town horse and wagon. examination details available from Mt Benedict.
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Benedict
Centralia
Lincoln Creek
Meadow
Axtella Place
Mound Prairie
Tony
Mt. Benedict
Rotary
Glanders Suspected in Chehalis Horses
A well informed gentleman reports grounded suspicions of glanders among horses in Chehalis. Veterinarians will be notified. any suspected glanders horses may be disposed of. The past tragic Chehalis outbreak warns against delay in reporting suspected cases by horsemen.
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Chehalis
Centralia Water Line Extends Service to New Areas
Centralia Water Company begins laying several hundred feet of new main to serve patrons near Frank C. Miller residence with a hydrant to be installed. After completion another extension will reach Theodore Hoes residence as the city grows and demand increases. Last Thursday evening July 27 Knights of Pythias installed officers previously elected including T. W. Freeman W C L A Brewer President Alex McNeil M of W A B Sears M of A Joan Clark K of B and A Wonderly M of Ex George Prigmora M of F F W Thom an LG F H Miller C G S Gilchrist District Deputy P H Miller
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Centralia Water Company
Beneft
Frank C. Miller
Seoon
Theodore Hoes
Centralia
Knights of Pythias
T. W. Freeman
W. C. L. A. Brewer
Alex. McNeil M
A. EB. Sears M
Joan Clark K
A. Wonderly
George Prigmora M
F. W- Thoman
F. H. Miller
C. G
Gilchrist
H. Miller
Howe Product Secures New Delivery Wagon for Bins
Will Scales this week secured a new delivery wagon built for bins by W. C. Armentrout in Centralia. The wagon is described as substantial and competitive with other manufacturers. The note highlights Armentrout’s shop craftsmanship and the wagon’s strong build as a point of pride for the local firm.
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W. C. Armentrout
Mr. Armentrout
Centralia
Ovatraiar
Train service changes ease crowded routes in Northwest
The Northern Pacific runs a Seattle to Portland through train carrying Seattle and Tacoma passengers only with seven to eight cars. It does not stop at stations except by orders while a second local train continues to carry local traffic. Kalama hosts benefit from smoother operations. A medical ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as health helpers.
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N. P
Seattle
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