02 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
1
Reports show numerous transfers and filings in Centralia and surrounding towns as Fleming and Co and other firms list multiple lots and blocks for sale or development. Transactions include Grace Seminary, Centralia parcels, and various divisions, with values ranging from several hundred to thousands of dollars. The issue notes a local real estate surge and ongoing property transfers amid regional growth.
A Portland traveler praises Toles lunch counter in Centralia, describing bustle at the depot counter where travelers from silk hats to overalls mingle for pies and sandwiches. The piece casts Toles as a lively host with a constant smile while noting rapid service as trains arrive and depart.
Frank A. Martin of Centralia Washington asserted hush funds to quiet a relationship then wed Mellie Hubbard at St John Episcopal church on February 21. He allegedly sought to secure a wife while pursuing status, yet the ceremony occurred shortly before the mill whistle ended the day. The bride, educated at Annie Wright Seminary in Tacoma, left questions about the groom’s fortunes lingering.
He stated strict orders to enforce the ordinance prohibiting young boys from jumping on and off moving trains. His chain gang consisted of offenders punished under this ordinance and assigned to cleaner duties with a longer sentence promised next time. They were not brought before a justice to spare the parents the expense, a point not in line with city policy.
A freight train hitting a bus carrying a party from Minutrela to Ghhalia caused the bus to overturn. Miss Grace Key and Miss Fontelle Waters suffered serious injuries, with others shaken or unconscious. Drs Banks and Kniskern treated passengers at the scene and home. The incident occurred about 8:20 PM. reports conflicted on whistle and bell sounds.
The record lists divorce granted in Dodge v Dodge, adoption decree, and estate matters. It notes a potential jury for April to ease county jail congestion and cites inquiries about a Pierce County judge candidate. The session includes tributes from Lewis County teachers praising Chehalis hospitality and thanking officials, educators, and organizers for the annual institute.
Centralia defeated Olympia 42 to 13 at the new Centralia High School gym. The Olympia team showed effort but failed to match Centralia’s pace. seniors Greane and Ward led scoring with solid team play and sharp baskets. An earlier second-team game, captained by Jay Skidmore, ended 13 to 8. After the game, a reception at the home of Mrs Danckley featured singing and socializing with Mrs. Danckley and many local students.
Funeral service for F S Wright was held Sunday with Reverend Pearson officiating under the Knights of Pythias. Pythians attended in a body and formed two processions at the grave, with Biller as Prelate. The deceased died at Central Hospital after a brief illness in Elm Springs Ark.
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