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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
3
The eighteen member graduating class at the local high school will stage an old English play titled The Rivale in the Opera House likely on Tuesday evening June 9. Elaborate costumes and scenery have been arranged with a Portland house at considerable expense. Each graduate will have a part in this 60 role production as rehearsals proceed with satisfactory progress.
Mail delivery starts this morning with tee delivery system going into effect. Letter boxes and paraphernalia have not arrived but are expected soon and will be installed when received. Carriers will operate the best they can until all supplies are on hand.
Oland Ghilson, a worker at Martin's logging camp, was injured on Thursday while on duty. He sustained two ruptured arteries and life was briefly at risk. He was hospitalized and treated. doctors report injuries are not serious.
The court records show the plaintiff counsel for The West Coast Land Co. against Mrs. H. G. Mead failed to appear when the case was called on the Monday morning docket. Judge presiding noted the absence and proceeded with the proceedings.
The court will entertain a motion to retry the case after assessing costs to the plaintiff. Attorneys expected the damage case to last several days, but it concluded early as it was unexpectedly settled. The West Coast Land Company is suing Mrs Mehd for a commission claimed to be due for selling property.
Contractors Davis and Mills will complete lateral sewer installation by tomorrow night. A few days of cleanup remain next week. Mosers, Davis and Mills are praised for their work. Next week Davis and Mills will begin laying sidewalks and grading streets in the new improvement district.
County Attorney Harmon fled in the Superior Court an answer to the petition for writ of habeas corpus filed in the Tom Brown case. Harmon prays that the writ be not granted.
Resolutions extend sympathy to C G Whitford and F J Rinkler families for the loss of their mothers and sisters. Centralia Volunteer Fire Department expresses condolence to these bereaved brothers and their families as comrades share the sorrow. The committee signs are Fran Rowswell Crow and Fred Crow.
The city treasurer announces warrants from the current expense fund numbers 2276 to 2394, electric light fund numbers 559 to 14 series number 2, and general fund warrants 1187 to 1189 will be paid on presentation. Interest ceases May 18, 1908. P. B. Davis city treasurer Centralia Washington. May idth 1908.
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