Bloomer Objects to Paving and Fire Apparatus Plan
In Bloomer the council adjourned after minor business on sewer and street contracts. The bond for paving Tower Avenue with Buick was approved at 70,880 dollars. The fire department equipment purchase was discussed with a possible electric wagon. a motion to extend fire limits was carried amid procedural tangles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Avenue
Transnd
Williame
F. A. Kensal
Buick
National Surety Co
Rhodes
Bullard
Wolf
Kent
Exner
Silver Street
Sonneveld
George A. Ballard
Ballard
Bloomer
H. Bloomer
Maple Street
First Street
Ploomar
Atreot
Head of State School Pastor Resigns Amid Chehalis Turmoil
F. B. Thompson resigns as head of Chehalis state training school after board investigation into harsh punishment of a student by tailor F. D. Pierce. Assistant superintendent John Simpson protests, the board recalls Thompson, and H. J. Jones assumes temporary charge. Sixty-two escaped youths reported. fifteen fled, four recaptured, eleven unaccounted. Thompson previously Chehalis city superintendent. appointed November 9, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
State Board of Centrol
Simpson
Piarca
Pierce
Thompson
Board of Control
Simpyoy
Chehalia
Reed
Walla Walla
Lewin Courty
Tragic Fire Claims Life Of Three Year Old Girl
A three year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chilly burned herself with matches while playing near the yard. She entered an outhouse, caught fire to her clothing, and died at 4 p.m. that day despite medical aid. Burial followed in Pe ENP. The mother could not reach her in time. Mrs. Macksan traveled to Tacoma to visit Mrs. Ed Hubbart during the fleet’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Frank Chilly
James
Memorial Day Expedition To Tacoma For Centralia Veterans
Centralia Commercial Club arranges a special excursion train to Tacoma on May 30 for Civil War veterans and their spouses, inviting federal and Confederate veterans and Eagle Band members. Tickets for non guests are $2 for round trip. in Tacoma veterans will be guests of the G A R. The event features decorating the train, a visit to ships, and a program with a Maypole and student performances. June Deming notes the page includes school musical numbers and an orchestra under Hiller for the evening’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia Commercial Club
Tacoma
Commercial Club
Siedr
Centralia
Hag Alo
Eagle Band
Centralia Veterans
G. A. R. Organization
Themelves
Serival
Wisre Hargea
June Deming
Mieced
Marion Camp
Nelale Johnson
Bernice Spurgeon
Donna Roberta
Naomi Platt
Irene ‘Jolen
Cora Iaom
Myrtle Loomis
Laura Barner
Nina Miller
Dollie Parmenter
Nellia Markham
Margaret Landen
Genevieve Schellback
Marie Mirechler
Kerna Walker
Marila Holatrom
Mabel Schellbach
Addia Houghton
Vern Dennia
Woods
Hiller
Randarad
Warren Grin
Centralia High School gives literary and music evening
Centralia High School pupils staged a literary and musical program at the Centralia opera house on Isat Thursday night. A large audience praised the performance and proceeds will buy new library books. The program featured choral works, quartets, and a one act comedy The Mouse Trap with six girls and one boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia High School
Centralia Opera
Herman ©. Hiller
Veera Dickerson
Vannda Roberts
Misa Veora- ‘Dickerson
Mixg Bernice Spurgeon
Mis Orpha Yeager
Naomi Platt
Adeption
Vuora Dickerson
Vaunda Roberts
Veola Dickerson
Naomi Pratt
Jerome Viernou
Earl Turner
Arthur Black
Warren Grimm
Jerome Pierson
Roy Mead
Card Baker
Mr. Baker
Mira Vaunda
Roberta
Mira Roberta
Somera
Mita Eve Mills
Mia Roth Gaylord
Lee Dickson
Mim Orphen Yeager
Migq
County Factory Assessments Detail Multiple Mills
The county assessor lists numerous mills and lumber firms including Little Falls Fire Clay Co. Washington Lumber Mfg Co. Napavine Lumber Co. Cantralia Manufacturing Co. Centralia Shingle dating and other entities. The document enumerates assessed properties, mills, and related businesses across several towns with figures such as 26 and 18 thousand in assessed value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T McDonald
Haa Caw Mills
Little Falla Fire Clay Co
Thehalis Woodlwarking & Mig Stillwater Lumber Co
Ada Bill Co
Chebalis
Goal Creek
Wisconsin
Ford's Prairie School Closes After Fine Afternoon Show
The last day of school at Ford's Prairie featured an afternoon of entertainment. Dorothy Teachner delivered Antony's Address to the Nonians in an artistic manner, described as a leading feature. Adam Goodwin recited Courtin' Under Difficulties and six eighth grade girls performed a dialogue to praise worthy notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford’s Prairie School
Antony
Dorothy Teachner
Courtin
Adam Goodwin
Jessie Fisher
Dorothy Teachnor
Pearle Teachnor
Mable Bahom
Hazel Shearer
Opal Phelps
Ford
Prairie
Hen House Fire Claims Fifty Lives
A fire at a hen house resulted in fifty deaths, with initial reports noting the blaze began Saturday night. Investigations focus on the chicken house belonging to B D Hoekine as the probable source of the disaster and the involvement of Ally chickene in the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Hoekine
Drs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butterick
Moneybal
Gilberts
Warner
la Vogue
Puritan
Ultra
Tvanhoe
F. H. Miller
Cornel
Nyanoo
Sehool Board
Oroose
Noythen South
Sewer Committee
Seare
Krewe
Sears
Miller
Aga Aod
Sonnaveld
Tinaiet
Sonya Aid Kross
Mra. Steinborn
Pe Enp Wedngatay
Enterpriss
BR. Dacksan
Thonity
Ed, Hubbart
Dacksan
Yleit
Celtalla
EAGLE
Ford's Prairie School
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