Fire incident during circus parade prompts chemical extinguisher use
A small fire near Tower Avenue sparked Monday morning when a tailor dropped a hot iron while cleaning clothes. The chemical wagon extinguished the flames before water was used, preventing major damage to Lapaley's stock valued around $910 and insured for about $20. Firefighters contained it quickly, noting no water damage. Nearby, street repairs and urban improvements continue as contractors accelerate work north of Main Street, aiming to improve sidewalks, grading, and overall city appearance.
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Lapatay
Briley
Ingurance
Ineidarabla
Lapaley
Atora
L. Bar's
Acon
Will Open New Goons Store On Tower Avenue
Mr BD Anldridgs plans a new store on Tower Avenue in Italy, occupying the Chicago Drygoods Store space, with a full stock of furnishing goods. Autridge has strong local commendations from J J Baker after thirty years of acquaintance, and aims to attract buyers nationwide across Oregon Idaho Montana.
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Anldridgs
Tower Avenue
Chicago
Autridge
J. J. Baker
Auldridge
Tower Avenue paving in Centralia delayed by brick shortage
ArIOK arriving for Tower Avenue reports delays as brick supplier fails to deliver. Tower Avenue near Main Street stands unfinished with about 1,100,000 bricks needed for ten blocks. Construction to resume once bricks arrive. total paving will reach thirteen blocks with Main Street.
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Severn
Tull
Avanue
Main Street
Centralia
Registration Books Close September Sixth
Primary day is September seventh and Labor Day is a holiday. Registration books will close on Saturday evening September sixth. Veterans should act now to register to avoid missing out on the election.
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Main Street paving project begins on section near Rocketree
Contractor F A Kessel starts preparatory work on Main Street to lay brick pavement from the junction with Jower Avenue to the west end of Rocketreat. About 1600 cubic yards of dirt must be removed before paving can be laid.
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F. A. Kessel
Main Street
Jower Avenue
Cligneoger Kovinske Wed In Presbyterian Ceremony
Married Sunday morning August 28 Rev H W Thompson officiated at the Presbyterian parsonage in this city. Miss Mimis Kovinske of Chohalie and Mr Willan Clipperger joined in matrimony. witnesses included Miss Rina Kovinske and Mr W RB Drummond.
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Clipperger
Mimis Kovinske
Chohalie
H.W. Thompson
Misa Rina Kovinske
the Birds
W. RB. Drummond
Milo A Root's Rise From Frontier Beginnings to Chief Justice
Biographical sketch of Milo A Root detailing his birth in 1848 in Bureau County Illinois, education in New York and Albany Law School, early work in the Woods, admission to the bar in 1884, service as Thurston County probate judge and prosecuting attorney, Seattle legal practice, and eventual appointment as judge of the Washington Supreme Court with term succession to 1909. Married Anna Lamadale in 1890, with six children.
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Bureau County
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Limitat Meane
Xo Young Root Wat
Wester
New York
Aftion
Hanora
Lis
John H. White
Tui Alate
Albany Law School
Union University i
Roat
Wollalington
Elma
Che
Statahiond Root
Thurston County
Root
Seattle
Supreme Court
Jilve Root
Wad Jearried
Anna Lamalale
H. Laneduls
Washington
Retman J. Crow
Washington Auprema Court
Ohio
Spokane
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
Urbana
Ana Boy Hernan D. Crow
Alternatita
Herman D. Crow
Young & Chance
Aupreme Court of
Oho
Sharman
Texas
Idaho
The September Conventions as Direct Primaries
The piece explains September primaries as two conventions where voters choose Republican or Democratic ballots. Each voter acts as a delegate in a private ballot, nominating candidates for all offices. It contrasts the old system with the new direct primary law, noting voters cannot attend both conventions and may choose to stay home if undecided.
Charles E. Caan A Noted Public Figure In Port Townsend
Lieutenant Governor Charles E. Caan is a prominent state figure known for public life and business. He leads the State Grocers' association, heads Port Townsend Mercantile Company, and has served as mayor and chamber of commerce president, contributing to major projects like a gravity water system.
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Charles &. Caan
Owings Do
Stata
State Grocers’ Association
Port Townsend
Governare Goon
Charles Eb.kane
Aga
Zird
New York Volunteers
Grand Army
Bapghlis
Wen
United States Treasury Department
Washington
Treasury
Grover Cleveland
Chartea E. Coom
Europe
United States
Anaily
National Congress
Tressury
Coon
Congress
Republicsnean
New York
Dan K. Sickles
Charles E. Coon
Armentrout Is Councilman for Fit Ward in Centralia
The Southwest Centralia city council, meeting with four members present, approved W. Armentrout’s appointment as councilman for the fit ward to fill the vacancy after Souteelve’s departure. Residents pressed for quick action and the council slated next steps on street work and open petitions.
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Tupelay
Meesra
Sears
Carr
Tilley
Kent
B. Et. Potlay
Pisot
Petley
Judiciary Committee
Pacific Dust’ Fire Thiefe’ Association
Fremon
Victoria
Danford Calderwood
Calderwood
Jonn Mirachler
Connell
Mirechler
Atreet Cathe Mittes
Hanson Atreat
Strait Committee
Hanson
Tower Avenue
Rock Street
Aldawelka
Fiset
W. C. Arwentrout
Fr. Sonneveld
Uhaa
Tw Council
Armentrwet
Mr. Soumevele
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Highland Park Normal College
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Union Loan & Treet Bank
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Monster Iillionaire Corporation
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