Sunset council teeters over franchises and district plans
A lengthy city council meeting droned through franchise reports from Sunset Telphone, Independent Telephone Co., and Pacific Traction Co. The body debated improved service, street grades, and an Second Street improvement district with sidewalk, curb, and gutter work estimated at about 1100 dollars, to be assessed on adjacent property. Water sprinkling rights, alley vacations, and a new city printing contract with News-Examiner and Chronicler were also decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Zimmer
Guerrier
Garr
Merritt
Sunset Telphone and Telegraph Co
Geal
Poly Ling
Contrana
Frauchias
Independent Telephone Co
B. Hubbard
Centralia
City Hall
Second Street
George’ Birge
City
Bialey
Ann Ording Ace
Gilchurist
Allan, Mikler
John Compton
Cententia Transfer Co
Mr. Johnson
the Water Co
Hia
Miller
Et. Jobsnant
Water Co Wes
Symons
Second St
Centar Street
Fire Committee
Pacific Traction
Dudge
Elliott
Ion Pacific Interessa
Union Pacific
Nurvey
Pacific Traction Co
Electric Company
First and
Tower Avenue
Daviee
News-Examiner
Pepar
Tenino Incorporation Confirmed by Narrow Vote
Tenino residents approved incorporation by a large margin, establishing the city famed for its sand and stone works. Debate centered on including the mill and quarry within town limits while hydrant access and water authority discussed by local officials and the fire chief.
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Féta
Tenino
Milla
Quevey-Bowits
Keithsbay
George
Wadd
Meak
Dow 'Hays
Bow
Wentodvel
Toe
Fire Hits Two Homes Near Eastern Railways Lumber Co
A Wednesday afternoon blaze destroyed a house owned by Mrs. White and a second adjacent structure near the railroad crossing on Third Street. Strong north wind hampered the response. pumping pressure was low due to work at the pumping station. Total damage estimated around $2,000 to $2,500, partly insured. Freight No. 57 halted nearby, delaying clearance for minutes.
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Eastern Railways& Lumber Co
Third Street
Bess
Rail road intrigue blurs Lewis County land sale deal
Steam fears loom as Chicago & Northwestern eyes Lewis County routes through Cowlitz Pass with a Corra property purchase at $32,000. Portland broker Taggart and partners Hoban and Kingsley push options, while surveyors move into southeastern Lewis County. Community speculation centers on a Northwest line penetrating the Cascades before Milwaukee.
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Chefialle
Tacoms Ledger
Atate
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
G. J. Hoban
Mr. Ridgeley
Chellis
Lewis County
Geo. Welle
Nore
Pacific Northwest
Tagpierts
George Wells
Cora
Taggart
Davie Place
Chehalis
Portland
Mesars
Hoban
Kingsley
Cascade
Cowlitz
Davises
Chicago& Northwestern
Qud
Dog Pesseners Hint Endangered Collie Rescue Case
Fragmentary note reports a cowardly dog poison plot involving a collie named Chenning B-Bratae saved by a watchdog. Mentions prize winner at shows and a Rowland Company proprietor W. Land. warns of plans to poison dogs and potential guilt.
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Poteonar
Andy
Whealer
Priza
Local Notes From Toledo and Surrounding Areas
The Recordery born to Mn D. T. Gleason delivered eight-pound girl. Cora and Wish Clark of Little Falls visited Toledo. Dr. Weichbrod of Little Falls was in Toledo on professional business. Editor Martin of Little Falls spent the latter part of last week in Toledo. Mrs. W. I. Freeman plans to stay in Washougal with her parents. Mr. Graffenberger suffered a fire destroying most household effects Monday. Mrs. Lottie Halycross returned from Pacoma for several months. Mrs. O. L. Teabell, ill for six months, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. ione visited nearby arbors last week and returned Wednesday. Cloud Chambers of Little Falls visited Toledo Saturday and Sunday. Cloud enjoyed Toledo company. C Divine, Charley and Richard Pyron were in St John and Portland early this week, returning home Wednesday.
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Mn D. T. Gleason
Cora
Wish Clark
Litle Falls
Toledo
Martin
Little Falls
W. I. Freeman
Washougal
Graffenberger
Chonge
Lottie Halycross
Pacoma
O. L. Teabell
Ione
Cloud Chambers
Cloud
C. Divine
Charley
Richard Pyron
St. Johne
Portland
The VanDyke Case and Local Probate Dispute
Supreme court members criticize a ruling in J B VanDyke vs school district 77. The majority says appeal to county superintendent first, reversing a lower court win. Dissent argues it upends prior court and legislative practice amid allegations of fraud in a late husband’s will case.
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Supreme Court
J. B. VanDyke
Lewis County
van Dyke
Cait
Hadley
Mount, Crow and Dunbar
Radkin
Mechenic
Prmiter
Rodkin
Jamties Fullerton
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Express
Diamon Crean Berge
Fuiday
Agenta
Atone
Fees, Teas & A phaRs
the News-Examiner
Priting
James Compton
Prop
Centralia Transfer CO
Chas. Gilvartis
Me Fite
Glichrisa, Caubier
State Bank of Centralia
Mgaekiy
Thia Company
Ite
Persia
McCall's
McCall Pas
McCall CO
New Tork
Neeley Ay
Council
Sunset Telophonie
Wader
The
Incorporated
Chicago & Northwestern
Lewis Goonty
Cowlitz Pass
Pierce
Coe
Lim
Hin
Weichbrod
VanDyke
Leo A. Gray
Tuevand
Thomas A. Gray
Gray
I Bie Ajind
Bexemer
Postzanater
Redmond Judge
Seattle
Kelara
Cantrelin
Oper Sanday
Wid Ee
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