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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
13
A local proposition calls for widening Hanson Street. The plan outlines street expansion to ease traffic flow and improve access, with residents urged to support the measure at forthcoming meetings and votes.
City council debates erecting brick fire wall at W B Keir’s Tower avenue site, rejects Jos Mirachler building within fire limits, and advances Main Street paving by vitrified brick from Tower to Tron. Protests due by July 7, committee reports on Hangon and Rock streets, and China Ditch work eyed to reduce yearly flooding.
The Union Loan & Trust Co. presents as a reliable financial center for local ventures, urging citizens to support its services and attract eastern capital. The article praises its capable management, station in Centralia, and the hope that its recent stock offerings will renew confidence and foster opportunities for regional enterprises.
Council heard Clerk Eaton request purchase of an adding machine to aid body of work. Cost set at $200 and referred to the finances committee for report next week.
The Elke held their second meeting in the new hall last evening and eight candidates were initiated. About 175 attended the informal reception and inspection of the men’s club room. Dedication services set for July 24 and 25 with Centralia Elks hosting visiting members and a large delegation expected from nearby lodges.
Centralia readers recall a Sunday trip to Boistfort Valley, noting green crops and tall trees reminiscent of Eden. The area is described as one of the oldest settled parts of the county with prosperous farms, old cabins, and a modern residence. From Bolatfort Mountain visitors view Mount Rainier on clear days. directions to reach the valley are given via Adna.
The Washington state Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Ebensburg from June 2 to 30. Delegates from the Christian Endeavor societies of Ebensburg will attend. A varied program is prepared and efforts ensure delegates have an enjoyable and profitable time. Sleeping and eating accommodations will be provided at reasonable rates.
Big preparations are under way for the Fourth of July celebration with plans for a grand parade featuring cowboys and riders, horse races, ball games, and athletic contests. A grand evening ball is planned and a seminary building will host a display of fireworks.
Mary A. Boret McKee files for divorce from Hobart McKee after alleged neglect and desertion since 1881, seeking dismissal of cohabitation and restoration of maiden name Mary A. Borat. Barry Ast seeks divorce from Lana Ast alleging cruelty and claims community property over 6000. couple married in Austria about 1873 and now living near Boratfort with several grown children.
Marriage licenses were planned during the past week to James A. Ferguson and Ethel King Vernon Danning and Laelia Gas Sam Butler and Trone Tekner Mr and Mrs J A Field moved into their recently purchased residence on D Mreat Many improvements needed on this property.
A large crowd attended Friday evening for graduation at the opera house. About fifty eight eighth grade students received diplomas in the presence of friends and teachers. The program featured a quartet, piano and violin duets, vocal solos, and addresses by Rev H W Thompy and A H Yoder. Diplomas were presented by Prof Kellogg with recipients including Mabel Belle Brows Florance Elizal Gola Dora Anne Dis Elizabeth M Monning and many others from Washington and South Rehnal schools.
Prof R B Kellogg reports Centralia school census up about four percent from last year with 1478 children enrolled. The estate department of New Union Loan Trust Co lists offices in the district building. Moses Forsyth Barnew Thece firm cited with low office space and parking concerns.
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