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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
14
A survey of the lumber situation across Oregon and nearby regions describes price pressures, factory layoffs, mill closures, and shifting demand. It notes a mixed outlook with some bright spots in building activity, scarce upper-grade logs, and ongoing mill operations while many firms brace for post year end.
City council in regular session on Tuesday with Mayor-elect John P. Guerrier present to take up duties. W. S. Ward petition for hydrant at Rick and Streets referred to fire and water committee. street paving on Main Street recommended for acceptance with objection period set. Bridge work on Sixth Street near Saint Tower Avenue approved. arc lamp request at Fifth and B Streets referred to water and light. Northern Pacific Railway notified to repair crossings. street mud and drainage issues discussed. city marshal to notify property owners about lot.
The saloon tent was moved within twenty four hours to clear space. The Aberdewan Brewing Company had used the site since the firs era until the cement building finished weeks ago. The Northern Pacific Railway complained about rubbish dumping on the right of way. The fire chief halted burring rubbish and ties, while a section foreman refused to cart away others trash. Ordinance for cement walks on Main Street passed two to three readings and was ordered published. Council adjourned to next Tuesday evening. Four sessions this month are noted. a combine session of last Tuesday is planned.
Lon Brirley aged 21 drowned at Saginaw Lumber Co camp near Hine last Friday afternoon while attempting to cross a mill pond on a dog. Foreman had ordered the log crossing removed and men to edge of dam. Brirley persisted to cross, one dog rolled, he sank, boatman and crew attempted revival but failed.
The Pacitte Onttara Company forms in April with capital of 250 dollars to buy and sell Cascara bark and herbs. Officers include Daniel J. Fry of Salem as president and Herman Metzger of Portland as treasurer. Directors are William Pollak Albany, Atom Wilhelm Monros, I P Callison Aberdeen, and A F Petergon Toledo. Objective is to establish a market value for bark by supply and demand, countering previous demoralized pricing and protecting growers and handlers. Oregon and Washington supply Cascara bark. price improvements would aid those regions as demand is in the East and Europe. The organizers say they do not seek price hikes arbitrarily but to prevent losses to sellers and handlers.
Receipts at Centralia and Cheballs post offices rose markedly over four years. In 1904 Centralia reported 7,431.83 and Cheballs 7,057.90. In 1903 Centralia reached 12,717.98 and Cheballs 12,383.41. The statewide growth mirrors this notable expansion.
The Postoffice announces New Year's Day hours with general delivery and register windows open 9 AM to 10 AM and money order window closed for the day. City carriers will make morning rounds for delivery and collection. rural service and the carrier will operate 9 AM to 10 AM with wall mail sent to rural patrons.
Last Friday evening the Chehalis Workreen invited Centralie brethren to a class initiation. Attendees included Mera HB Curtis J A ppe W A Daeber B B Por ter H K Clark and others. Centralia contributed the mem reel and received escorts while the ceremonists performed the rite.
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A midwestern accord in the House aims to end the lumber duty, backed by about forty Republican members who vow to support free lumber. Speaker and Ways and Means reportedly back the move, with Dedication to remove the tax cited as paramount for their districts.
A collection of remarks from leading lumbermen on ending the lumber tariff. They warn of reduced inland output, shifted competition from Canada, and potential setbacks to American mills, wages, and employment if duties are dropped.
Centralia and Chehalis eighth graders competed in a joint spell ing and declamation contest at Medbodial church. Four declamations and four spelling efforts highlighted the day with a lively regional showing.
On Friday afternoon the Juniors gave a rhetorical exhibition with remarks on Mexia and data about the country. Tom traced the Classic of the Ancients for the Greeks, while other students spoke on industry in coal mines and the costs of labor.
Chehalis council meeting on Monday evening passed an ordinance granting a franchise for an electric railroad. The action authorizes a railroad line between Chehalis and Centralia, with city officials including Patter Pen, Theolore Huesoid, and A-Wolel cited in the formal vote. The decision signals the railroad’s likely arrival in the near future.
A Monday evening blaze at the Wilson Cont company in Kopiah destroyed the building and its contents. Fire was traced to men leaving a lit stove unattended, overheating the appliance and causing the fire.
A garbled report shows Davis and Mills prevailing in a city court dispute over a contested matter. The record hints at a verdict favorable to the plaintiffs amid references to a cape, a turning judge, and a sewer-related incident, but specifics are unreadable.
A garbled entry describes Harry Gibson at a hotel and an artillery officer opening a recruiting room. Lieut Kelso from Portland visits, with confusion over a wounded Major and unclear details of the action or outcome.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a person jumping into a ditch near Found Five, with garbled timing and names. The text references a narrow bridge and an implied fall or accident, but many words are corrupted, leaving uncertain details and participants.
Clyde Wallace, forging for Louis Nelson, was found guilty of issuing checks that were altered. Prosecutors say two checks were cashed by W. F. Toles, while another was dishonored. The incident involved several forged instruments and occurred in the town, with the trial detailing manipulation of small payments.
Estimates show fires in Loch County this period caused about $600 in damage. Seventeen fires burned across the area, with $360 of the losses attributed to Acton. The figures reflect damage from the recent blaze and indicate limited impact beyond the described sites.
The article describes plans for a two story Wick building at 08 Wower Avenue near Northern Pacific, including a retail butcher shop and cold storage, plus a siding spur to connect with travel routes. It notes local workmen will be hired, and that construction is to proceed rapidly with a 2500 consideration and frontage on Tower Avenue.
The jury in the State of Warbjastan vs Raynatis delivered a not guilty verdict after a lengthy trial. The judge and attendees referenced the dramatic proceedings, with lingering questions about the evidence and far reaching implications for local figures and communities.
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