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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1912

Page

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Insanity Commission Frees Miss McCracken

Grace McCracken of Mes Biakis and Gleacan of this city was examined by the Sanity Commission in Chehalis yesterday. The court found the complaint of insanity invalid and released her after a cross-examination and review by commissioners Mrs G H W Yow and Petit. The commission acted on the report of her brother I B Gleason who alleged acting queerly of late.

Grace McCracken Biakis Mes Boos Gleacan Arralgicre & Sanity Commission Court of Court Weal Westover Chehalis Miss McCracken Ira Lrs G. HW Yow I Petit McCracken Gleason Womd Drother Tan

Exhibition Game Sought by Portland by Centralia match

A Portland request for an exhibition game with Centralia State League is noted. Secretary Daubney reports from W W McGredie that Northwestern League trains and local games affect timing. Vicrey advised the morning that the event is unlikely to be played in the near future.

Onice Daubney Re Club W. W. McGredie Centralia State League Port- Northwestern League Hives Incuni Vicrey

Billy Fasman to Speak at Methodist Church in Chehalis

Billy Fasman visits Chehalis to address the Methodist church in the city tonight and tomorrow night. A railroad wait led to a reunion with Fritg Tanson of Chehalis, a longtime acquaintance once tied to a winter prospect. Eastman spoke to Napavine school children yesterday morning.

Y Rday Billy Fasman Ehurch Chehalis Fritg Tanson Whour Basinunman Eastman Napavine

Water rights refilled for Centralia Chehalis schemes

Engineer Stanley Macomber returned to the city with a crew to begin preliminary work on the proposed municipal gravity water system at the headwaters of the Newaukum River. Assistants will stay several days. Water rights for Centralia and Chehalis systems were renewed after prior expiration.

Mngineer Stanley Macomber Newaukum Centralia Chehalis

Freight wreck delays southbound train operations

A freight derailment near Lain­ter caused southbound freight trains to be an hour late, with repairs completed by noon and service resuming normally. The incident disrupted morning schedules but normal operations were restored after repairs.

Iainter Achad Ule Me

Presbyterian church elects officers and calls pastor

The annual meeting reports a sound financial basis and officers elected for the church. Elders HC, GMlam, and J. J. Lease. trustees F. 7. McNitt and J. R. Duxton. treasurer J. B. Lease. A call to Rev. F. E. B. Dorris of Tacoma to fill the pulpit was issued. he will begin on Easter Sunday. A closing session offered plans for church growth.

Presbyterian Church Gmlam J. J. Lease McNitt J. R. Duxton J. B. Lease F. EB. Dorris Tacoma H.w.thompson Wey Dorris Durito

Funeral of John Ackley at Winlock

The funeral for John Ackley a well known farmer from near Winlock was held in Winlock this afternoon. He died at his home Monday night of heart failure at age 54 and had recently announced his candidacy for Lewis County county clerk on the Republican ticket. He is survived by his widow two sons three brothers and other relatives.

John Ackley Winlock Ackley Lewis County Weis Ather

Merrell Resigns as Secretary of Chehalis Citizens Club

Merrell resigns as secretary of the Chehalis Citizens Club after tendering earlier. trustees delayed action to complete the year. He cites new duties as assistant secretary of the Southwest Washington Settlers' Agency as the reason.

ER. BR. Merrell Citizens Club Chehalis Cub Merrell Southwest Washington Settlers’ Agency

Chehalis City Votes Bond Election Date Change

The Chehalis city commission passed a third reading on the municipal gravity water system ordinance. Final passage was postponed a week, shifting the bond election to May 7, the same day as Centralia’s election.

Chehalis City Commission Centralia

Citizens' Chit Campaign Aids Local Farmers

The Citizens' Chit in Chehalis started a campaign to recruit farmers nearby. A J Judd Coffman and George Sibley were appointed yesterday to induce farmers to join as associate members with a nominal fee, granting regular member privileges locally.

Chehalis A. J. Judd A. ¥. Coffman George Sibley Cha Jonhe Chohalis

Centralia Trades Council Organized By Local Unions

Representatives of nine unions attended a meeting to form the Centralia Trades Council to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. The plan includes unions from Centralia, Chehalis, Mendota, Tono, Kopiah and nearby areas with officers elected for temporary leadership and a committee to draft by laws.

Charles Perry Taylor Easurer Federation of Labor Thiry-Tve Parsons Barbers Carpenters Cenalia Chehalis Painters Centralia Mine Workers Mendota Tono Kopjah Glovemokers Lartenders Would Chebalis National Association American Federation of Labor F. H W. Whitford W. 2. Glover William Bivens The Barere Jd. W. Leftwich L. L. Whitford Cedralia Carpenters A. G. Slade C. J. James M. L. Fauble Chehalis Carpenters Chehalis Wine Workers D. Stout Charles Dunn James Baldwin Mendota Mine Workers Phemas Baldwin A. C. Parmélee Hr. Whitford Miss Hattle John Stout A. G Slade J. W. Leftwich Cenwalia van Davis Iocal Byxutes

Re-Election of Patton as Centralia Team Manager

W A Patton was re-elected manager of Centralia's 191% State League baseball team for 1912. He gains authority to assemble players as inquiries from Northwest ballplayers shift to Maurice Daubney. Board members strengthened with Pred Cole and Theodore Hoss, and plans to play all games in Centralia were approved. Subscriptions aim for 500 dollars monthly with stock in the club. incorporation likely in coming years. O S Albers calls league meeting for next Friday with directors from multiple towns.

W. BR Patton Patton Northwest Maurice Daubney Ram Pred Cole Theodore Hoss Centralia W. J. Heiman Jack Letitta E. E. Teachner

Centralia Shops Form Union Under Typographical League

A local of the International Typographical Union was organized in Centralia with ten charter members, five from the Centralia Chronicle and five from the News-Examiner. Officers were elected including Thomas Crawford as president and Harry Duncklay as vice president. The move received owner support and aims to secure a charter, making the two Centralia print shops the only union shops in Lewis County and the area using the Union Label.

International Typographical Union Centralia Centralia Chronicle News-Examiner Charles Perry Taylor State Federation of Labor Chronicle Chehalis Beoe-Nugget Advocate Lewis’Comunty Ha County Union Taabol Thomas Crawford Harry Duncklay C. G. Fischer A. M. Riso Igo Holdy, Jr Aorgoante Arma Old WH Tavera A. Johnston Blgu Mddy, Jr Contralla Tratag Council

Coroner Charles Sticklin Injured in Runaway Accident

Chehalis resident coroner Charles Sticklin was injured when his team bolted after an automobile driven by Mrs. J Henriot of Tacoma approached on a county road near Chellis. He was briefly unconscious, treated at home, with no broken bones but cuts and bruises. Police traced the car by number 12139 and pursued charges.

Charles Sticklin Lewis County Chellis Superior Sticklin Chehalis J. Henriot Tacoma Viall

Prosecution Planned for Ten Cent Tea Robbery Case

Information against Frank Johnson recently sent to the Superior Court for an alleged attempted robbery of the McCoy and Hicks store on South Tower Avenue. The cash register was pilfered of one dime. McGinnis, arrested shortly after Johnson, will not be prosecuted due to lack of evidence.

Frank Johnson Aman Superior Court McCoy & Llicks South Tower Avenue Ruxton McGinnis Johnson

Centralia to Signing Contracts for 1912 Team

Maurice Daubiney mailed contracts to Guyn Hollis Roche and Callaian, reserves from 1911, with Brown to be contacted after admission. Gallison said Matton would sign here this year and Miller Pag expressed willingness to play if he can sign. With these players, Centralia aims for a stronger 1912 squad.

Maurice Daubiney Baseball Elk Guyn Hollis Roche Callaian Brown Cgllason Matton Miller Centralia

Mother saves baby from blaze in Aberdeen report

Aberdeen March 20 Death found reward for Mrs. W. Tl. Pierre of Unisify who Saturday morning saved the life of her baby from flames enveloping the dwelling but Norach was fatally burned.

United Presa Louse Aburdeen Mra. W

Witness Released From Jail

March 28 judge loosened custody for Mads Christensen whose health worsened in Chebalis county jail. He shares confinement with Carl Miller as star state witnesses against Dr F J Johnson and Adelbert B Clark. he may seek outside work and must report to the court ahead of the Johnson Clark murder trials.

Mads Christensen Christensen Chebalis Carl Miller F. J. Johnson Adelbert B. Clark Lawrence Bar Johnson and Clark

STATE LEAGUE DIRECTORS MEETING IN CHEHALIS

A meeting of the State League directors will be held in Chehalis tomorrow to elect league officers, adopt a schedule, and transfer franchises from South Bend and Raymond to Olympia and Aberdeen. Delegates from six cities will attend. Judge George Dysart and Teachner are noted. Teachner is the sole candidate for vice president.

Centralia Albers League Chehalis Olympia Aberdeen Raymond South Bend Southend Raymond Aberdeen George Dysart W. J. Teachor State Ley Chehalls Charles Gil Try Nett Yee Tora Chehalis Fe Alhers Centralia Fana

City Gang Building New Ditch in East Side Sewer Drive

March 28 reports a city gang digging a new ditch at the foot of Sembury Hill to connect with a drainage path to Salaer Valley. The project stems from East Side residents complaints of stagnant water accumulating at the foot of the hill during rainy seasons for several years.

Sembury HI Salaer Valley East Side Bnt

Auto Stage Ghehalig 10 Hollyrock Inauguration

An auto stage service will be inaugurated between Chehalla and Mos syrock on next Monday evening. If traffic is favorable, a heavier auto truck will be added to handle luggage and trunks. Rob Mer Millan of Tacoma will have charge of the new stage.

Chehalla Mossyrock Rob Mer Millan Tacoma

Chehalia City Approves Road and Sidewalk Improvements

Chehalia city commissioners plan improvements on Lower Chehalia Avenue toward Dall Park, including the main road and sidewalk along the ham e rond. The decision was welcomed by residents and drivers who last summer waved to signal approval and look forward to safer travel this year.

Chehalia Chehalia Avene Dall Park Hame Rond

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sanity Commission Portland Ef Merrell Chehalis Elestion JON Glub Centralia Trades Council A Patton Gentralia Chronicle and Babi Buileng New Itch Ghehalig Hollyrock
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