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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
16
Dr Sullivan schedules eyeglass fittings at the Royal Rooming House on the 13th 14th and 16th of every month. No peddling or canvassing is allowed at these visits.
Centralia residents and visitors shared a busy week with many trips and calls. Mrs W G Yeomans and daughter Miss Eith visited, Col A E Benjamin of Tenino News spent a business week, Barry McCormick came from Portland last week, and Frank Harm visited family. Others traveled to Tacoma Seattle Aberdeen Hoquiam Napavine and Chehalis while attending events and visiting friends and relatives.
Centralia hosts and visitors fill days with gatherings, dances, and personal news. Notables include Mr Coya Bluga and Miss Jessa Nowell visiting from Tacna, hotel stays by Dr. Coventry, and local moves as families relocate homes and businesses. The Royal Neighbors announce a charity social. the Oddfellows site work continues. many residents travel to Vancouver, Montpelier, and Des Moines Life events mark the week.
The DeMyFine club boys prepare for a May Ball at the skating rink with floor work and refinements. Guests include Miss Florence Brean and Misa Kate Markham among many attendees. prizes awarded for best dressed and greetings, refreshments served, reports say the event was enjoyable.
Dr Coventry an eye specialist recently back from Europe is hailed as among America's top optometrists with fifteen years of practice. He is credited with curing noted figures including Major Prichard at Yellowstone and Prof W Eckley of Chicago. Call at his office from 10 am to 12 am, Hilton Hotel Centria. Also advertised Globe-Wernicke Sevtiansl Bank cases available at Zimmer's Hardware and Furniture Store.
Notice states that T will not be responsible for slabs contracted by my wife wood, E. PACK Woh. The text shows an apparent disclaimer or limitation of liability related to materials, with unclear entities and incomplete phrasing.
The Cantewin Choral Club met at the Presbyterian church on Monday evening for a jollification gathering after a recent concert. Director Herman C. Hiller received many congratulations as plans for future performances were discussed. The group will study Gounod Redemption and The Mikado next, with no concert planned for several months yet weekly meetings continue. New members joined and the club seeks more singers, with dues set at per month to cover running costs.
Advertised letters list remaining for Centralia post office week ending April 25 1908 including many names with delivery notices. Married notices follow with Thompson Daniel and Mary E Daniel at Roderisk Hotel and Smith Bishop wedding with Fasio Bishop. Also notes on local sales and store promotions and various goods.
The Centralia area enjoyed clear auto activity as locals and visitors from Olympia and beyond hit the prairie roads. Cars and even rented machines from Centralia Auto Livery & Garage filled the countryside while residents anticipate more machine changes as weather settles. Notable events include James Gilchrist learning to drive a Cadllac, a Newman party heading east of Gleehalis, and W. Ward Realty Co. advertising homes and land for sale.
The State Convention of the Modern Woodmen of America will meet in North Yakima on May 6 and 7. Reduced railroad rates apply to attendees who obtain signed receipts from the secretary and present them at the railroad counters, two thirds of fares refunded on return. A large delegation is expected, with a parade and drill contest featuring prizes and bands.
A local notice states a candidate seeks the office of County Commissioner for the first district. The declaration is subject to voter action at the primary election. The wording reflects a formal bid and calls for participation in the upcoming vote.
For sale library materials and office space at Fiell Lege building. Two female fox pups advertise a price and origin from Porthind. Also a Singer sewing machine one year old and a Cathedral clock offered for bargain. A woman seeks general housework at 111 Main Street. no washing.
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