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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
1
Centralia receives 250 new volumes for city schools. A joint committee of teachers from grades 5 through 8 selected titles by major authors, forming three traveling libraries to be exchanged after six weeks. Books span classics to biographies, with a long list of titles and authors planned for distribution to large buildings.
A shopper voiced frustration over refunds and product quality, questioning why all purchases are not eligible for money back. The complaint mentions unsatisfactory items and requests clearer return policies from merchants.
Obituary notices report Misa Fund Wade daughter of 4 A Wade died in Seattle May 3 from spinal sclerosis. Remains shipped home for funeral with burial at Washington Lawn. She was twenty years five months three days old and had lived in Seattle the past years. Also obituary for Abbie Davis of Centralia, died Tuesday at home near Main and Gold from paralysis. Funeral at Christian church, Rev. A D Skagusy officiated. interment at Washington Lawn cemetery. Davis was longtime resident of Centralia and president of the Women’s Relief Corps. She leaves husband, five children, and relatives C E Whitford of Kane Brokane, a brother-in-law, and a nephew.
Marriage licenses issued this week include Lowla F Ailking with Rocella J Baxter, Swarz with Core Wagner Bessole, F Aubrey Weatfall with Katrina J Weiss, Milea F Clark with Cora A Phillipa, Charles L Smith with Ruby A Walker, and Robert T Ready with da M White. The notice also mentions a health ad about heart pain and Jane's Family Medicine.
Court notes show Judge Rice sustains a motion to dimmins as to Austin-Western Co in the care of Carl Motter vs City of Chphalis. P J Growin Co begins collection of a delet from W A Wood. Madden declared a habit drunkard. notices to sell intoxicants forbidden. Baldwin seeks letters of administration for Lillie Roea estate. Courtroom displays machinery from Lueding baantmill used in a damage case.
The DaMyFino club boys hosted a May Day ball last Friday at the Skating Rink. About sixty five couples danced to Will Black's orchestra. A punch bowl was set in a corner by William Grimm. Decorations featured Yale blue and gold. A red carnation bouquet drew attention in ice. Dick Mackelhoth oversaw crowd enjoyment. The event ran from nine to shortly after midnight and attendees look forward to another ball.
Entertainment at Grand Mound Saturday by the school benefited the public library, drawing a large crowd and clearing 25 dollars for books. The program featured a tash drill by about 20 Hetle xiris, songs by quartets, recitations, dialogues including The Senses, Common Sense, and solo and group offerings from students led by Margaret Leitner, John Lynn, and others.
Dr C Honda has relocated his office to the Union Loan and Trust Company building at Tower Avenue and Magnolia Street. A fresh carload of lime and cement arrived at the hardware store. Frank I McNitt.
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