Centralia Council Hears Fire Limit Debate and Water Franchise
The Centralia city council meets to consider a fire limit repeal, water company franchise extension, and street grading bids. Officials discuss bonds, new meters, and repairs while weighing a compromise on fire limits and restricting saloon licenses.
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Hickey
J. A. Kelley
Centralia
Kelsep & Chapman
Merks
Zimmer
Kelly and Chapman
Tower Avenue
C. C. Ort
Racing Association
National Racing Association
Marritt
Association
Everett
Shields
Wilson
Alderman
Water & Light Committee
Centralia Water Co
Judge Dysart
Dysart
F. E B. Hubbard
H. Jobngen
Gilchrist
City Electrician
Wastinghouse Electric Co
Mir.Zimmer
Keystone
German Rubber- Co
Embargo Shuts Western Washington Lumber Mills
An order issued by W C Albee division superintendent of the Northern Pacific forbids loading forest products for shipment east of Edensburg for one week starting Saturday. The road is congested and the railroad expects a week to clear traffic. the ban will not be rescinded and affects mills across Western Washington.
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W. C. Albee
Northern Pacific
Edensburg
Washington
Ziogen
Kicke
W D Bay Enters County School Superintendent Race
W D Bay of Centralia is a candidate for County Superintendent of schools. He has not formally announced but told a News representative he plans to conduct an active canvass and seek the Republican nomination at the convention if possible.
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W. D. Bay
Centralia
Bay
The
News
Exaniven
Clyde Stevenson Injured in Lumber Camp Accident
Clyde Stevenson an employee at Martin Lumber Co in BR HB was struck in the face by a draw back cable during a logging operation. He was knocked unconscious and taken to town for examination then to hospital. Initial reports described him as dangerously hurt but later said to be recovering with no apparent danger.
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Counclt
Pacific Coast
Portland
Miller
Fire Department
Hickey
D. B. Rees
N. Meisenzac
Guerrier
Keir
Eoree
Carr
Caffee
Alore
Davies
Martin
Zimmer
Tha Lipauor Dealera Association
Judiciary Committee
Police Committee
Clyde Stevenson
BR. HB. Martin Lumber Co
Wedding Roundup in Centralia and Nearby Towns
Centralia and surrounding area report a week of weddings and gatherings. Laura Spencer and John Brandt wed quietly in Centralia with about twenty guests. the couple then left for Hoquiam. Della Frye and Harry Farnell wed at the bride’s home and plan to reside in Auburn. Several other marriages are noted, including Nellie Partridge and Martin Dethiefson, and Samuel Phelps with Abbie Feller, plus more ceremonies in Chehalis and Kopiah. The old soldiers and settlers of Lewis county opened their annual session in Chehalis with tributes to Captain Forrest and speeches on Confederate and national unity.
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Brandt Spencer
Centralia
Laura Spencer
Rey
C. D. Spencer
John Brandt
Hoquim
Zola Weed
Seattle
Sam Spencer
Brandt
Hoquiam
Mra
W. E. Taylor
Ernest Lyons
Edith Garr
Sam Ferguson
Little Rock
Thomas Spencer
South Bend
Wm. Frye
Misa Della Frye
Harry Farnell
Aaburo
Wash
Misa Frye
F. 8. Pearson
Auburn
Mrs. Farnell
Martin Dethiefson
Olympia
Nellie Partridge
Chehalis
H. W. Thompson
Ezra Meeker Struggles on Oregon Trail Journey to Nebraska
Pioneer Ezra Meeker writes from Kearny Nebraska after a rough trek in a prairie echooner. He has lost an ox and now has one ox and a cow and his wagon. He recalls helping erect Minetesa monuments to memorialize the Old Oregon Trail first crossed in 1852 and notes he has retraced about 1 830 miles at age 76.
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Ezra Meeker
Povallup
Tadienspolis
Plains
Kearnsy
Neb
Meeker
Malloy
Nebraska State Fair Board
Meer
Minetesa
Oregon Trail
Oregon
Missouri
Council Bluffs
Platte and
Sweetwater
Rocky Mountaine
Pugat Sound
Lumber car shortage triggers drive to force railroads
George Dysart of Centralia says Northern Pacific order halts car supply for a week, drawing outrage from lumber shippers on Grays Harbor. Meetings planned to form a unit to compel more cars, while the railroad commission questions its power amid calls to strengthen law. The dispute blames railroad policy for idle empty cars and delayed freight returns.
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George Dysart
Centralia
Railroad Commission
Olympis
Superintendent Athee
Northern Pacific
Dysart
Cantralia Abkcevers
On The Betege At Midnight Bridge Drama Featured
A planned Sept 15 performance presents a genuine comedy drama with novel scenic effects. Reproductions of a famous jack knife bridge in Chicago showcase engineering precision, open air room sets, and wit throughout. The plot follows a blind mother’s devotion and the mischievous child Reddy, delivering mirth and drama.
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Chicago
Reddy
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Ada
Burnett Brea
Aberdeen
the City Council
Contrajia Wahr Co
Nader
Little God OF Love
Farnell Frye
Dethiefson-Partridge
Phelps Fuller
Samuel Phelps
Abbie L. Feller
H- A. Fuller
Li. W. Thompson
Boothby
Thomas Boothby
Mise Peart Besemer
Chehalia
Justice S.C. White
Kopiah
Eastern Railway & Lumber Company
M. H. Miller
H. A. Jewell
Martin Davis
Iarry J. Martin
Jessie B. Davis
Thurston County
Justice S. ©. White
Elmer Latoon
Due Simpson
Mercedes Simpson
Seibert Lindlay
Alice Lindley
Ed Seibert
Liibert
Edison Theatre
Stover-Chase
Fred Stover
Daisy Chase
W. A. Westover
Ed Eastman
A. ©. Eastman
Seifert-Halter
Geo. L. Seifert
Stella J. Haller
Toledo
Chehans
Freeday
Justice 8
White
Lewis County
G. A. RK
Tha Hsform
Citizone’ Club
A. E. Hermon
M. W. Forrast
Reform School
R. M. Gibson
Harmon
Capt
Forrest
Fife
Theodore Hoss
Centralis
Hermon
Babsis
Manter
R. N. Ashesmore
W. J. Dickson
F. L. Phicland
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