Conflagration in Centralia Burns Three Buildings
A fire at the bake shop of Julius Koch in Centralia spread to two nearby grocery stores and a rear shop owned by Mr Gaffee. Centralia firemen extinguished the blaze with strong water pressure, preserving the fire limits and leaving new construction to fireproof materials. Meanwhile Dan J. Bessmer was arrested for rape involving his 15 year old daughter Pearl, pleaded guilty, and received a ten year sentence in Walla Walla penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Koch
Mr. Koch
Koch
Caffee
Gaffee
Certralia Fire Brigade
Portland
Centralia Boys
Keed
Coffee
Hia
Dan J. Bessmer
Eastern Railway and Lumber Co
John Schlittler
Peart
Schlittler
Bessmer
Centralia
Chehalis
Pearl
Jodge
Beasmer
Bosamer
Ram
Besster
Braxton
Besemer
Rice
Walle
Wala
Eastern Railway & Lumber Co
Farmers Telephone Line Up Initiated in Hansford
The Hansford project advances a new farmers telephone line with poles already erected last week. Wiring and instrument installation remain, with about fifteen subscribers planned at launch, though the final number is uncertain.
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Hansford
Valley Farmers Benefit From New Telephone Line
The Hanaford valley gains a new telephone line extending toward Wilson coal mines three miles above Barn post office. Farmers foresee great convenience as the line grows, with harvests nearing and local prosperity noted.
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Wilson
Waers
Hanaford Valley
JT. A. Dunckley
Hanaford
H. B. Ogle
Mc. Ogle
Valle
Ogles
Levie County
Centralia Men Form Real Estate Company Near Grays Harbor
A group of Centralia gentlemen incorporated a company to plot land near the city limits along the Grays Harbor railroad. The aim is to facilitate deeds and push the gate of the land when marketed. Incorporators include Theodore Hoss John Benedict J WH Damon Herman Hoss J M Benedict and F W Thomas.
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Centralia
Grays Harbor
Theodore Hoss
John Benedict
J. WH. Damon
Herman Hoss
7. M. Benedict
F. W. Thomas
Parmenter Birthday Picnic At South Hannaford Home
Sunday August 23 marked Mrs Allan Parmenters forty seventh birthday with a grove picnic dinner at her South Hannaford residence. A long guest list included A Parmenter and spouse Fields family Bowers Buck Shearer Beauchamp Eaton Hamel Parmenter family others from Hoquiam Chehalis Olympia and local towns. Guests enjoyed a bounteous table and cheerful goodbyes around 7 p m with wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Allan Parmenter
South Hannaford
Parmenter
A. Parmenter
Mea. Fields
B. V. Bowers
Buck
Mya
Lucy Zumwalt
Flossie Conrad
Wilhelmina
Rosalea Parmenter
Mae Shearer
Frank Ben
Harry Parmenter
Arthur Hurn
Gilbert and
Lyon
Lfresh
Will Yeager
Ray van Cleave
Olympio
Mark
Amputations Highlight Pe Eil Family Medical Woes
Mrs Weller of Pe Eil visited Saturday to see Otto and his band amid ongoing health troubles. Mr Weller recently suffered a hand injury in Pe Eil with several fingers removed. A further amputation was deemed necessary on Saturday.
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W. W. Weller
Pe Eil
Otto
Mr. Weller
Ottilia Schmitt
George P. Schmitt
City Council Orders Torn Building and Hose Shortage Action
City council orders the removal of a two story stone structure beside Mossman’s building for violating ordinances. Fire engine repairs and increased hose supply are demanded. franchise talks with Centralia Water Co. advance as council plans future meter and transformer needs and street lighting upgrades.
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Zimmer
Carr
O. R. Fowler
Kia Tot
Mossman
Mr. Fowler
Dan Galzer
Brown
Salter
Kech’s
First and
Tower Avenue
City Electrician
Second Street
Marshal Shields
Chanf- Ienra
Main Street
Morsenzahi
Ure Centralia. Water Supply Co
Mitbee
Elecsri Siebey
National Association races eyed for Centralia next week
The National Association races are announced for Centralia the coming week and Friday. top Pacific Coast horses are expected, with nine entries in the 2:12 pace and six in the 2:25 trot. Meadow’s horses may join the Meadow’s event in Seattle, as preparations are made to ship horses south and the Meadows races start on the first. Grandstand expansion and track readiness aim to handle a large crowd and ensure no aerob races.
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National Association
Centraliz
Washington
Pacific Coast
Judge Bierritt
Miller
Yukon
Centralia
Theodore Hoss
John Evang
Seattle
Meadows
Tenino Sees Big Labor Day Celebration Plans
Tenino prepares for a large Labor Day event on September 3 featuring a parade through Main Street, speeches at the park, a noon monster parade, a sport program with tug of war and horse races, and a big evening dance at the hall with Packwood’s orchestra and Prof. Davin of Olympia. Centralia visitors expected to attend. items include embroidery displays and local business notes surrounding the State Bank.
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Tenino
Tenis
Monster Clan
Packwood
Prof
Davin
Olympia
Centralia
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Frank Watson
LL Durham
BC Catchings
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Eimusisarjee
McCall
New York
W. Grove
Yen
J. ©. Sorenson
Sulzer Valley
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Sorenson
Undertaker Mead
Cane
Denmark
Nebraska
John Z. Lammers
Centralia Boulevard Co
South Manaford
Hilpert
the City Council
the Water Co
Superior Court-Netex
Harry WW
Mary Bailey
Harry F. Alger
Fide J. Meinare
J. W. Stianett
Christina McCulloch
Frank A. Ames
Ethel” Casto
Bert Mosse
Grace Alana
A. E. Skidmore
Mica Rebert
Steilacoom
Slee W. Pena
A. E. Rice
Superior Court
Gcteober
Sumer
Johan Summersett
P. Summersett
T.W. Freeman
J. H. Aust
Second Railroad
Haylander M. Cook
Hanna A. Andrus
Millett and Harmon
Chehalia
Choices
Eilsbury
Wake Over State Bank
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