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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 county board meeting records actions on road petitions and bond approvals, confirming openings and vacations of county roads, engineer reports, and tax adjustments. It notes hearings set for July 1908, road openings, vacations, and property tax reductions affecting Hoss Byes, A Bloomer, and other landowners, with specific dates and orders for survey, examination, and filing of petitions.
The board notes vacation of a county road after petition review and requires street and road examinations. It orders the prosecuting attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings for right of way on the Breve road and against the heirs of L L Du bean for a gravel pit, with hearings set for 1908 dates. The report by the county engineer is considered and actions proceed.
A historical note praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for chronic rheumatic pain and sleeplessness. It claims quick relief, potential cure, and urges trial before discouragement. Sold by P. R. Stahl for 25 and 50 cents.
The Winlock Fruit Growers Association reports $1240 in subscriptions from about 50 members and trustees consider building a cannery 40 by 60 feet with a 20 by 40 foot retreat. Estimated cost is $4000. If land leasing talks with NP Railway succeed, construction may start soon. H P Savage proposed the plan and F Caron travels to Tacoma to discuss land leasing with manager Creaby.
A notice states the meat market business will be transferred to Mr. Gibbon and he will take charge on the firing of July. All who know themselves to be in the debt of Preston Luma H should phone, call and settle before that date.
The readable lines include names such as John Bhuinisi Gehlen Biglow and Julia Geleler, with scattered monetary figures and mentions of local people. The text also hints at a discussion of poisoning and a personal medical case affecting multiple friends, but the OCR is garbled and disjointed.
A long testimonial claims Golden Medical Discovery cures weakness headaches coated tongue and stomach trouble. It cites authorities from Baltimore to Chicago, asserts no alcohol in formula, and offers a free booklet by mailing a postal card to Dr Pierce in Buffalo. It also mentions Dr Thottle's Pleasant Pellets as a digestive aid.
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