Lumber Market Outlook For 1909 In Pacific Northwest
A summary of the lumber industry outlook across the United States, with focus on Western forests. Notes excess mill capacity, rising yellow pine production, mill closures, and bankruptcies. Reports stronger southern prices, steady railroad demand, and active coast building. Mentions Ocean and Washington mills, new coast ventures, and potential price shifts after a recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberman
Shingié
United States
United’ States
Pine
Weil
Rail
Washington
Clifea
Wille
Renort
Weil’ Mitkel
Hall
British Columbia
Fuget
Main Street Accepted and City Council Session Report
The city council met in a special session with Ny H Muller and Councilmen Bears Kent and Armantroit present. Reports covered hydrant petitions, Main street paving acceptance, Sixth street bridge completion, lighting for Fifth Street, and Magnolia street drainage. Fire Chief Miller urged mud removal at the fire station area, and the council set a January 5 1909 date for paving approvals. The session adjourned to next Tuesday evening with continued business planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny. H. Muller
John P. Guerrier
Guerrier
Wari
Fourth and
F. Streets
Abi
Centralia -Wagle
Seattle
Centralia
Streec
Main Street
Cotsell
Sixth Street
Torid
Iifth
Ttt
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Frank G. Miller
Magnolia Street
Cfty
Elma Boy Drowns Crossing Mill Pond
Lyn Brirley, 21, drowned while crossing a mill pond on a log at a Saginaw Lumber Co. camp near Bhma last Friday evening. Foreman had ordered the crossing removed. Brirley went alone and fell into the water. A nooktender and later another rescuer struggled to save him but could not revive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyn Brirley
Saginaw Lurober Co
Bhma
Ieragon
Brit- Jey
Ulin
Hln
Bilt
Cascara Bark Company Organized in Northwest
The Pacttte Cascare Company formed by large Cascara bark holders in Oregon and Washington with capital stock of 250000. Officers are Daniel J. Fry president Salem W J Wassop vice president Centria Herman Messger treasurer Portland and William Dollak secretary Albany. Directors include Adam Wilhelm Monror T P Callison Abverdocu A Peterson Toleita. The firm aims to buy and sell Cascara bark herbs and roots and to establish a market value regulated by supply and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Fry
Salem
W. J. Wassop
Centralia
Herman Messger
Portland
Averatory
Wagnaser
William Dollak
Albany
Beaides
Adam Wilhelm
Monror
T. P. Callison
Abverdocu
A. Peterson
Toleita
Oregon
Washington
I& Fi
Europe
Agmbamy
Postoffice Receipts Show Growth in Centralia and Chehalis
Four year receipts show a large rise in Centralia and Chehalis offices. In 1901 Centralia earned 7,431.83 and Chehalis 7,037.90. In 1918 Centralia reached 12,717.98 and Chehalis 12,283.41. The statewide increase indicates marked growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Chenalis
Chehalis
Centraliz
Che Halis
New Year's Day Post Office Hours Announced
The Postoffice will open general delivery and register windows from 2 AM to 10 AM on New Year's Day. The money order window will be open all day. City carriers will perform morning rounds for delivery and collection only. Rural carrier service will be unavailable. Postmaster I. M. Benedict notes the holiday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Toule No. Ff
Chenalis Workmen Host Centralia Guests at Initiation
Last Friday Chenalis A Workmen invited Centralia brethren to a class initiation in their city. Attendees included H. B. Curtis J. Buxton W. A. Dueber For ter B. B. Todd H. K. Clark W. B. Kerr Wm Bassett I. S. Turner. Centralia sent one member. Rand Receiver Haier and State Organizer McDonald attended and showcased a stereo optic work during ceremonies. Visitors were royally entertained by the Chenalis Workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenalis
Centralia
Messrs
McDonald
Chabalis
Free Trade Pressures on Lumber Duty Debate
Informal notes show opposition to lumber duty among Ways and Means and the Speaker. Republicans in Congress, facing a crucial vote, hint they will oppose a tariff including timber duties. Some 40 Republican committee members may support retaining the lumber duty, while J. W. Fordney of Michigan stands with duty supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alee
Uhafr
Committee On
Ways, and Means
J. W. Fordney
Michigans
Tariff on Lumber Sparks Views of Prominent Lumbermen
Prominent lumbermen discuss how removing the lumber tariff would impact U S and Canadian mills. They warn of job losses and higher costs if demand shifts to Canadian suppliers, Tidewater mills, and west coast shipments. Potential price shifts and market effects on stumpage, waste, and employment are examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gea
Tigsart
Canada
F. B. Hubbard
San Diego
Caiternia
Jalso
South America
Orient
States
Camutn
United States
Prairie Provinces
Dominion
Tidewater
Washington
George B. Kirge
Lee
Fariff
Eighth Grade Contests at Chehalis and Contralls
Eighth grade spelling and declamation contests were held last Friday evening at the Methodist church. Contestants from Centrn and Chehalis competed with several pupils advancing in spelling and four in declamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Chehalis
Spelling Bee Results Highlight Centralia Chehalis Duel
Superintendent Laynie from Olympia announced a spelling contest with fifty words recited by mouth and a scoring emphasis. Centralia won the contest with 862 points while Chehalis earned 50 points. individual rankings list Jah Watson and Towell among top performers as the envelope of results shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsworth
Laynie
Olympia
Serlien
Gamit Low
Muh
Artifis
Walon
Ail
Owas
Cenrath
Gomirow
Chehulla
Wan Hs
Jah Watson
Centralta
Towell
Centralias
Stele
Armstrong
Ghehalis
Wa Rdrome
Chehals
Manche Montgomery
Ceuvalig
Lthat Irish
Cora Schale
Chellis
Eva Tureur
Centralia
Wong Blven
Chehilis
Thx
Chehalis
Centralin
Hattie Sdanders
Maybelle Miller
Eda Reynolds
Hatlia Karlovec
May Sihner
Eva Baul
Eva Baul; Chehalis--tiorenca Cassady, Coldie Plowers
Martha Palkiain
Corn Flarnian
Buteney
Raymond Larrho
Omew
Junior Rhetoricals Present Fragments on Mexico and Music
Friday program at Ash Seloo flow featured Miss Bokelbach on Mexico with data, Miss Isom on Music of the Ancients from Pythagoras to the Greco era, and others discussing industry and coal bunkers as related topics. The readings included remarks on child remuneration and related themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugiors
Shehalis Accepts Franchise for Electric Rail Line
At a city meeting the council paused a franchise grant for an electric railway through the town. Theodore Hoss and A. Wale were among nine men already approved for franchises in CoML. A clash between this bid and another local interest is likely in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churhaus Ely
Datson
Theodore Hoss
A. Wale
Clirhalig
Fire at Kopiah destroys bunkhouse and contents
Fire at Kopiah bunkhouse, Wilson Cool camping, was discovered in the evening. The building and its contents were totally destroyed. Initial reports say the fire was caused by men leaving and an overheated slave fire, with three fire fighters attempting to quell the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Kopiah
Davis and Mee's Win Case Versus Centralia City
In the Superior Court case Geo A Hallavil versus the City of Centralia a verdict favored the city. Diasis Mills were to bear the actual portion prior estell ay the damage suit, as the jury’s verdict stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Hallavil
Centralia
Duesay
Low
Diasis Mills Wero
Estell
Hole of
Guo
Ballard
Opened Recruiting Station Near Hotel in Manila
Harry Gibson a rookie at the Washington hotel, wearing a tie, helps William and a artillery officer invite men to the Wix room at the hotel. Leutenant from Portland appeared, closing the office after 4th generation service in the Philippines. A wound from the typhoon era haunts his creativity and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gibson
Washangton
Tie Willam
Wilkens
Ute
Jay
Insiunas
Lheut
Leelse
Partiind
Linhippines
Jumped into Bifoh Incident Causes Morning Disarray
An unclear report describes a chaotic scene near a footbridge involving students and a horse on a narrow path. Details are fragmented and difficult to interpret from the OCR text, with several garbled phrases about people and actions on a Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth Fifth
Vila Fir
Jong Frang
Guilty of Forgery Case In Local Court
Clede Wallace allegedly forged checks for Lauig Nelson, leaving town with the funds. Two checks appeared, one signed by Lows 3 Son and another by Eb By Kala, totaling small sums and prompting a court finding of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clede Wallace
Ween
Lauig Nelson
Buteley
Shas
Hevorai
Lows 3 Son
Mate Payaile
Wallyes
Voles
Kala
Smvull
Forest Fires Endangering Town as Firefighters Answer Alarm
A late report describes forest fires in Tewld county causing fear and damage. Firefighters battled flames near homes. seventeen fires were reported with several burials after a collapse. A group of residents fled the area as crews worked to contain the blaze and protect properties.
Centreia Centrearea plans new wholesale and retail building
Frye and Bros announce a large project on Tower Avenue with a 30 foot frontage and deep lot, linking to the Northern Pacific right of way. A one story fireproof frame building will house wholesale and retail groceries, hardware, and a creamery, with a refrigerator room and storage. The plan involves a centralia Centralia area wholesale house and a public sale of farm produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Centralia
Columbia
Grays Harbor
Audal Polis
Grotys Harbor
Frye & Trkka
Spasseur Feu Bales Bros
Tower Avenue
Non Laken
Struckan
Ducal Warkaner
Uipsiaksa Wii
Aisi Tefrigerator
Novihewn Pacific
Frye & Brolm
Ara Ali Bente
Reynolds Cleared in Manslaughter Trial at Chehalis
Jury acquits prominent Chehalis citizen Reynolds of manslaughter in the Rackles case. State witnesses described a fatal shooting months earlier while defense argued excessive force. verdict delivered Saturday afternoon after a brief trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shlegion
Sruushit
Sabunlay
Pan
Rackles
Wimra Rackley
Reynolds
Ba IB
Kantedel
J. Tueker
Chasry
Thonas
G. P. Sear
jJoku Uruwaall
Joby Ray
Prod
Mats Jem B.A
Motian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lunbermen
Wesler
Salter Valley Lawiber Company
Epring
Stats
Nmber
Castero Railway & Lambert Company
Eny
Ebictty
City Counci
Aberdean Brewsng Company
Northern Pacific Rathway Toolpany
Cuynecil
Toad Company
Ardinacca
Malo Street
Merry Christ
I. Rosenthal
Elma-Boy
Acrosea Mill Pond
Cascara: Bark Company
Pacttte Cascare Company
Cascare Berk
Northwest
Nea Cod
Caprie
Chenalis A, C
A. W
Centralia Lodge
W. N. Beal
Christine
Shehalis
Hrlaht
Ad Eleetele Road
Davis & Meee
Ole Sam
Arny
Grace Ang
Lewle County
Tewld
Turing
Doris Ie
Favesruhn Clt
Packig Concern
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