18 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
1
This item highlights a collection of products including laces embroideries ribbons handbags women’s underwear and children’s apparel. It outlines a range of fashion accessories and intimate wear with emphasis on decorative finishes and practical use.
A Sunday blaze at a Baptist church in Centralia nearly destroyed the building and adjacent structures. Firemen battled a stubborn fire started by a faulty stove, facing hydrant shortages on the coldest day in memory. Despite a roof collapse and close calls, Wells and Mead’s establishments, and other nearby properties were saved through strenuous efforts. the church, built in 1801, sustained heavy damage with an estimated loss near 20,000 dollars and limited insurance.
Full council attendance with Mayor Miller and seven members. Mel Clark named street commissioner for two to three months. Four hydrants frozen. three thawed or replaced. Bills allowed for city marshal, night watchmen, and fire watch. Divorce and marriage statistics for 1908 noted with many cases by default and cruelty claims in Lewis County.
The court notes cases dismissed on the author Prosecution Attorney Janghorne motion including State vs Mose Christian and bhute vs Chas Smith. Tony Jackson failed to appear and was bailed at 200 dollars with bail forfeiture ordered. Several juries were selected with numerous names listed and verdicts of not guilty where stated.
A morning fire at city hall room occupied by Al jit Muazy smolders after a mattress catches fire. Allie Maass reports uncertainty on the cause while noting the mattress was thrown to the street. No further details on origin or injuries are provided.
Louis Wannibolt is very ill with typhoid pneumonia while Mrs Media Fisher shows signs of improvement. Services resume next Sunday afternoon. Dramatic Club advances play Because I Love You planned for February 16. Lincoln Creek school adds a new room with Mrs Lauren Albert as primary teacher. Roy Stevens and his bride visit at the groom’s father home and celebrate with dancing after the chivarri event.
Examination of county records suggests marriage is not a total failure. From 1904 to 1906, 238 marriage licenses were issued in 1906 with 47 divorces, a trend of rising marriages but growing divorce and mis-mating cases. In 1905 licenses reached 215 with 64 divorces, while 1904 had 178 licenses and 30 divorces.
A Sunday fire at Centralia Baptist Church caused partial destruction but spared neighboring properties due to fire department work and civic aid. Members report $1500 raised, with substantial offers including use of Methodist Church on Sundays, a hotel dinner fundraiser, and pledges for plastering and carpentry. Trustees vow to rebuild fully with no debt, aiming for a furnished church funded by insurance and contributions.
Uncalled letters include Benson CA Robner Fohiz Chae Ernest Frase Mary Kifer J M Kribs Ceci Knight Maude Lay FW Lumley Ges Mediley Sa Raber RF Robson and others. Letters will be sent to the Desk Office January 26 1997 if not claimed before. Identify as Advertised.
A damaged OCR segment warns buyers about salve safety and to check the box name to avoid scams at Hackett Drug Pharmacy. It urges caution with product names and labeling to ensure legitimate medical supplies.
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