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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
8
Aggregated notes describe Chehalis area lumber firms planning mills and dry kilns, with Dittmar Springsteen Lumber changing ownership, Palmer Lumber purchasing Chehalis Fir Gutter, and Globe Lumber resuming operations after yearlong sale. Also mentions rail inquiries, new machinery, and local planing mill activity.
H C Coffman, secretary of the library trustees, reports a letter from Carnegie Corporation headquarters confirming a ten thousand dollar donation for a library building in Cheralis. The grant completes required fundraising and supports construction plans as approved by the board.
A Javits library binding issue delays some work while the architect is advised to continue with the original building specifications. The eventual wall work is planned to be rescheduled in a few weeks, with the project moving forward under the same design and timeline. Also advertised is Foley's Kidney Remedy available from Young Drug Store.
The governor's mansion was accepted from Tacoma Construction Company last Friday and now under state control. Payments totaled 27,000 to contractors for roofing and heating, with 1008.20 to engineering firms and others for various services. The project has drawn 28,102.14 of the 35,000 appropriation, with more costs expected as work progresses.
A faction of the Socialist party declares nonparticipation in the recent city election. The resolution from the party’s central committee disclaims any alliance with other groups, absolves officials from supporting non Socialist candidates, and repudiates coalition threats amid the contest.
Fragmentary notices refer to a Tacoma Washington address for a Free Edison phonograph and records, with advertising letters and delivery deadlines. The text promotes Fonny's Honey and Tar remedies, Yakine Best Flour from Yakima Milling Co, and Moley’s Honey and Tar with mentions of local druggists and delivery claims.
The A Young Drug Company has bought a large stock of holiday goods and plans a drive to move it fast. Manager Young says they will mimic their stock’s value with aggressive pricing to secure quick sales, covering items for all pockets and Christmas needs. The ad notes popular remedies and household goods, with emphasis on a brisk holiday season.
City Treasurer G B Mason lists assessment roll for local improvement district No 1 due before January 17 1909 with a notice of bond issuance. Ordinance details sidewalk construction on Main Street from Tower Avenue to Iron Street and along Sald street in Centralia Lewis County Washington. Also included are final accounts settlements and real estate notices from Superior Court of Washington and public land filings with dates in 1908.
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