Lewis County Auditor Monfort publishes 1915 annual financial report
The 1915 Lewis County annual report shows a $36,012.57 drop in net liabilities despite higher disbursements for schools roads and municipalities. Tax levies totalled $911,095.84 with state and county shares, road districts and schools contributing various amounts. The report includes a year by year comparison from 1909 to 1915 and notes road and county bond totals, valuation figures, and interest data. It also lists 4028 miles of roads with district splits and notes the first three commissioners districts.
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D. W. Monfort
Lewis County
Teachers Re-Elected at Menting of Local School Board
Regular monthly meeting approved last year’s minutes and bills. Insurance on the High school building lowered by 5000 with adequate coverage remaining. All teachers were re elected for the next year with the same salary scale. List of new and returning superintendents principals and teachers named for the upcoming school year.
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Menting
Penisent
Ywigh
J. M. Layhue
C. W. White
Paul M. Reed
T. P. Cavanaugh
Lincoln School
H. F E. Rogers
Fdison
B. K. Harkness
Washington School
DeFore Cramblin
Logan School
D. H. Slowe
Oak View
Laura Palmquist
Winlock Bungalow Club Plans May 16 Good Roads Day
Wexloth News reports H dl Maury C BE Leonard Jacob Yangen C 4 Cook George Ruhl named four committees by Winlock Bungalow City club to organize Good Roads day May 16. Delegation of Vader good reails enthusiasts met Tuesday night to arrange joint work on the road between Winlock and Vader cities. Residents from both towns to contribute teams and wagons. Workers to gather at noon midway between towns. TAIG class baccalaureate at Muthie’s hall May 21 with Rev CH Spanmth delivering the sermon.
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C. BE. Leonard
Jacob Yangen
Cook
George Ruhl
Bungalow City Club
Winlock
Winlock Club
A&b
Winlock High School
Muthie'a
Rev Ch, Spanmth
Change in Milwaukee timetable after Sunday run day
Passenger schedule for the Puget Sound and Willapa Harbor railway shifts. The Raymond to Maytown trip departs at 1 30 p m rather than morning, with a Tacoma Seatte connection at Maytown. Return travels from Maytown at 6 80 p m to Raymond at 7 30 p m. Northbound from Centralia at 4 44 pm and southbound at 7 39 pm.
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Puget Sound
Willapa Harbor
Raymond
Maytown
Tacoma
Sealle
Irta
Centralia
Mill Operating Boosts Prospects at Neu-Badge Shingle
The Neu-Badge Shingle Company near Pe Bll reports strong demand and an optimistic outlook for a prosperous season. Oscar Neuer burg, a firm member, says the mill is operating four 16 hour days to meet orders.
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Pe Bll
Oscar Neuerburg
Death of George W. Bainton and funeral plans announced
The remains of George W. Bainton who died yesterday were sent to Colorado Springs for interment after lying at Sticklin parlor until train time. Bainton, aged about 56, worked as a steam fitter in Centralia and Chehalis during the past year.
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George W. Bainton
Colorado Springs
Sticklin Parlora
Mr. Bainton
Centralia
Chebalis
John Berry for Sheriff in Republican race
John Berry, chief deputy under Sheriff Foster, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff. He is described as an efficient former police officer with strong support. Henry Urquhart, two term sheriff, is also expected to seek the Republican nomination. Doyle, former Chehalis police chief, seeks the Democratic nomination.
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John Berry
Tom Foster
Berry
Court House
Henry Urquhart
Foster
W. ©. Doyle
Chehalis
Divorce suit filed in Lewis County Superior Court
Edith Metcalf sues Charles O Metcalf for divorce on grounds of non support in the Lewis County Superior Court. Fred Fissette and G B Napier, convicted of robbery, were moved to the state reformatory by traveling guards. Visselia and Napier were involved in break ins at local high school and Morton depot. Payette case closing expected in superior court as Thessie Payette sues FH Scott for damages from an alleged automobile accident with a jury to hear the case this afternoon.
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Thivorce
Edith Metcalf
Lewis County
Tudar
Charles O. Metcalf
Fred Fissette
G. B. Napier
State Reformatory
Visselia
Napier
Morton Depot
Payette
Thessie Payette
Scott
Oakville Robbery and City Jail Roundup Report
W's and others rounded up Wednesday night and jailed in Centralia after a disorderly scene. They endured harsh treatment until midnight when ordered to leave. Oakville businessman J G Holefson was held up on May night, losing 46 dollars, a gold watch, and a diamond ring despite a gun helper failing to fire.
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McGrall
Centralia
PUMA
J. G. Holefson
Oakvile
Hig
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Yeomen Lodge May Festival Draws Citywide Attendance
The Yeomen lodge hosted a May festival at Woodruff hall drawing crowds from Abe Chehalis Coupeville and nearby towns. A varied program featured O Smith address recitations by Miss Laflin McLachlin and Miss Insel piano solos by Miss Courter mixed with orchestra pieces. A silk quilt drawing numbered 187 won by F Reid. The event closed with Nome Sweet Home as the crowd dispersed.
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Prom Windaya
Yeomen Lodge
Woodruff Hall
Abe Chehalis
Coupeville
Lectgres
Jay
O. Smith
Junjor Orchestra
Anne Laflin
Jack McLachlin
Minuie Courter
Tillie Insel
Eunice Laflin
Charles Wise
Nellie Courter
Kathleen Neff
Minnie Courter
Jeanne McLachlin
Hilda Insel
Kathleen’ Neff
Edwin Nicholson
F. Reid
Yeomen
Oxford Hotel Thriving on Strong Guest Demand
The Oxford hotel rose to prominence due to active management and a comfortable lobby. The hotel features spacious, neat rooms and recently filled every room last night, signaling robust visitor appeal and improved traveler satisfaction.
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Oxford
Somerville 16 Appointed in Place of Miller
Robert Somerville was appointed as successor to George S H Miller, who resigned as commissioner from the first district. Somerville, a long-time county resident, was approved amid general support.
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Hg Lewis E
Robert Somerville
George S H. Miller
Somerville
Centralia
Local cases set for help by state supreme court
Two Centralia cases from Lewis county superior court were appealed to the state supreme court. D A Dickey v City of Centralia is set for May 9 and United States National Bank receiver v City of Centralia for June 25. Dickey seeks damages for his wife’s typhoid fever illness, while the bank receiver seeks payment of current expense warrants.
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Centralia
D. A. Dickey
City of Centralia
United States National Bank
City of
Lewis County Superior Court
State Supreme Court
Dickey
Obituary of Ormat Db. Allison Traces Vermont Roots to Oregon
Ormat Db. Allison born February 1831 in Vermont and married Mary Elnera House in Indiana in 1857. The couple celebrated a golden wedding nine years ago in this city. He lived 35 years in Oregon and Washington, moved to Centralia a decade ago, and is survived by his wife, two sons W. O. Allison of Ukiah Oregon and QC H. Allison of Centralia, three daughters Carrie Vaugin of Heppner Emma Doolittle of Cottage Grove and Cora Stanton of Centralia, 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral held yesterday afternoon from Mrs. Stantons residence.
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Ore
Emma Doolittle
Cottage Grove
Cora Stanton
Allison
New Shingle Plant At Littell Starts Monday
John Staeger has installed a shingle plant in the old Wisconsin Lumber Co. buildings at Littell. Construction is complete and a test run was conducted today, with full operations to begin Monday.
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John Staeger
Winconsin Lumber Co
Littell
Will Talk 10 Women Will Talk 10 Women at Chehalis High
Landscape architect M W Gould of Seattle will lecture Thursday evening at Chehalis high school auditorium under St Helens Club auspices. The event supports planting trees and shrubs along the Pacific Highway between Chehalis and Centralia. Attendance records show Chehalis West Side at 99.33 percent for April, Cascade 99.04, with 727 on time of 864.77 average. Absences fell from March to April. tardiness limited to twelve cases citywide.
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Seattle
Chehalis High School
St. Helens
Round Table Club
Centralia
Pacific Highway
West Side
Chehalis
Cascade
Miss Quimby
Much Building. Chehalis clears business district with remodeling
Extensive improvement work in Chehalis business district includes completed warehouses on Center street beside the Northern Pacific tracks and new foundations on Pacific avenue. Frank Everett & Co plan a three story brick warehouse 100 by 120 feet, August Bethge to begin a two story store and office building, and several fronts remodeled with plate glass and marble. Hartman & Nathan rebuild nears completion post fire, work paused for tenant issue, interiors in Frank Everett & Colvatore receiving new offices, and a modern front with large plate glass to be added once warehouse work finishes.
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Chehalls
Robert Warmuth
Center Street
Northen Pacific Tracks
Frank Everett & Co
Pacific
Murphy & Johngtin
Cash Variety
Joe Goodman
Ghester Moore
Advocate Printing Co
Urquhart & Judd
Hartman & Nathan
Frank Everett & Colvatore
Dan Dickey Visits Relatives in Central Region
Dan Dickey of Alpha visits Viviends and relatives in Central, sharing time with family and朋友 during a brief stay.
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Dan Dickey
Alpha
Central
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