Dem Glavhon Farm Being Prepared
A local notice states that Dem Glavhon Farm is being prepared with activities slated for April 1, reflecting ongoing preparations at the site.
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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
4
A local notice states that Dem Glavhon Farm is being prepared with activities slated for April 1, reflecting ongoing preparations at the site.
Work began this morning on a demonstration farm west of Centralia donated by P. Bo Hubbard. Local farmers offered teams and labor while J C Kerry and J Q Jayne coordinate with Prof W Sparks of Wasldrestan College to map irrigation plans and oversee seed printing. A meeting at Fred Thoms Wall hall tonight will invite farmers to attend with Sparks speaking on soil and crop management and Jayne on irrigation.
Miners of Tono held an April 1 picnic to celebrate the eight hour law with a baseball game and athletic events. Local merchants donated prizes for winners as a big dance was slated for the evening to close the celebration.
A reflective note argues one thought can spark love where hate once grew and praises a benefactor of mankind. It warns that many deeds remain undone and urges dropping hatred to focus efforts for the common good.
Steve Bond a Greek man from Black Sammond Washington was arrested for alleged choking a woman at the She Bone Motel. A family commission found him insane. he was taken to Steilacoont. The panel included Drs J T Goleman and James M Sleicher. Police chief Roberts said the man would have faced assault charges if found sane.
A notice received by Nerbert Robinson secretary of the Commercial Club from W. W. Hays secretary of the Raymond Commercial Club states the celebration planned for tomorrow at the opening of the Raymond South Bend electric line is postponed due to a strike in the city. The event was to include a delegation to the celebration. The rest of the text satirically notes gendered remarks about wood splitting.
Winlock rises from last year’s disasters with a wave of new construction. A $10,000 Northern Pacific bungalow depot goes up this week to replace the fire-destroyed facility. Four modern 50 by ? and 50 by 190 foot tile buildings rise on the south and north blocks, including J. W. Warne’s drugstore and adjacent structures. A three story tile hotel, store, and a two story lodge hall are under way, alongside a post office site and two story brick blocks. York & Tye, Charles Blum, and many homes round out the construction push. Total value of planned and under construction projects nears $100,000.
Two Rochester boys Clyde Paton and Guy Neeley began a walk to New York City. They reached Centralia last night and estimate six months to reach the metropolis. They carry a letter of introduction from Governor Hay of Washington to Governor Dix of New York and a warning letter to Mayor of New York.
At a QAAGA meeting in Medford on April 2 a committee was named to raise 73000 dollars to start a railroad from Medford to the Blue Ridge mining district. The group has already gathered 50000 dollars. The Southern Pacific will conduct a survey of the proposed route as its contribution.
The 1612 fishing season opened yesterday as Centralians plan early launches. Many parties set out from here and Sunday saw a camping group ready at various fishing spots in the county to greet opening day. The season runs through November 1.
President Madero sends a message to Congress proposing stricter regulation and abolition of gambling houses and drinking establishments. He seeks permission to prohibit bullfighting, and to curb mescal and cheap liquors by regulating imaguey vieante growth and imposing higher taxes. Supporters and opponents clash over prohibition, with some favoring a total ban on liquor.
A large crowd gathered at the Eden Prairie Grange hall in Kaah on April 4 to support finishing interior work. The event was well attended and a fund was raised for the new hall. A grand supper concluded the evening with guests treated royally by volunteers.
A large crowd attended the Grand Mound school entertainment Saturday night organized by Miss Bras and Miss Hoover. The program featured three plays, a Japanese drill, a maple haven act, music by the Worcester band, and a Juvenile Course oration by Frank Morris. Proceeds totaled six dollars to benefit the school fund.
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