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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
5
In Centralia the public record notes a second class mail matter and subscription price set at $1.00 per year. Official city notices reference a public affairs status from the Centralia municipality.
A 1908 timetable listing Northern Pacific lines from Portlagd to Seattle and eastbound routes. It notes arrivals and departures for the Pacific Express, Seattle Local, and Chehalis and Aberdeck connections, with branch services including South Bend and Grays Harbor, plus H. H. Martins Logging Camp line details and transfer points.
Judge A E K Rice faces September primaries for Superior Judge over Lewis Pacific and Wabkiakim counties without opposition. Four years of substantial majorities and eight years of faithful service underscore broad respect for his fair, impartial rulings and steadfast law enforcement. The piece argues for keeping party labels in judicial selections to preserve public choice and accountability.
Lewis county should send representative men to the state legislature to safeguard the lumbering industry and its workers. Senator J. A. Venena of Winatlock is urged as the logical champion, having served four years and shown aptitude for the timber trade needs and regional interests.
Aberdeen speaker H M Burnett urges Lewis County commissioners to fund Seattle Beattle Alaska Yukon Exposition next year. He cites state support and regional benefits, arguing Lewis County will gain by showcasing orchards hops wheat and manufactured goods to visitors from across Washington and beyond, boosting local growth and future settlement.
The passage extols Venear a prominent county figure and Veness a farmer ally urging re nomination and re election to the Senate. It stresses their community service, support for roads, taxation fairness, and prosperity of farmers and workers, portraying them as democratic and accessible to constituents.
Pierce county backing grew as five moved to seven to support Judge Parker for one of three November spots. Governor Mead appointed Root of Seattle and Cray of Spokane earlier. Parker, Tacoma resident for twenty years, first municipal judge then superior judge, now a leading state lawyer. He has firm ties to State Bar and strong debate record. Born in Iowa, educated at Cincinnati Law School class of 1882, aged forty nine with a wife and young children. Also real estate ads from Union Loan & Trust Co offer a 7 room residence and other lots for sale with favorable terms.
Advertisement notes sale of Warrenton lots north of the Columbia River as the second terminus of the North Bank road. Prices range from 200 to 400 dollars cash down 40 and 10 dollars monthly, and 450 to 550 dollars cash down 50 with 12 66 dollars monthly. Includes references to the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway.
Wepahinatan Ti Portand Qre announces a formal application process for eligible residents and organizations. The notice outlines required documents, submission deadlines, and review procedures by the city administrator. Applicants should prepare identity proofs and supporting records.
A letter appeals to Lewis County officials to appropriate funds for a county exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The writer cites Chapter 172 of the Sesian Tawe of 107, noting the county could spend about 4000 on a premier display and promising prime space in the agricultural building. The plea stresses publicity value and long-term pride, urging immediate action to avoid being forgotten.
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