Library project assigns Vernon as architect for new Carnegie Hall
The Centralia Library Board hires Watson M Vernon of Arbor as architect to draw plans and specs for the Carnegie Hall project. Plans have started with some initial features drawn and minor changes expected. Vernon also leads designs for Chehalis County court house Montesano high school and Aberston high schools, with work to speedily push the library toward completion this season.
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Centralia Cardesi
Watson M. Vernon
Abora
Vernon
Voom
Chehalise County
Montesano
Abertion
Library Board
Unooliy
Suring
Sumer
Crossing hearing on Warsaw Street R1
The city council and state railroad commission discussed a Warsaw Street crossing at the city north boundary. The commission said it could not act until required red tape is cleared. A letter from W B Jones urged the process, and a map of findings will be prepared by the city engineer ahead of a formal Centralia hearing yet to be set.
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Puacile
Great Northern Railroad
Warsaw Street
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
W. 8. Jones
Ule
Centralia
Celery Farming Proposal Expands Near Chehalis and Centralia
The Salisbury Tract near Chehalis is being subdivided into one to ten acre celery plots. White has sold parts for celery farming and buyers plan to use nearby spare land. The plan aims to create a celery producing colony alongside fruit land, serving Chehalis and surrounding suburbs.
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Chepalis
Centralia
Chehalis
White
Salisbury
Bynes
Chetalls
Local marriage licenses issued amid Lent period
March 29 reports show two marriages licensed by the auditor in Chehalis and neighboring areas. Orange West of Morton and Lei Wilson of Nos taus wed, while Cyril Brownell of Umatilla and Florence Rigdon of Chehalis marry by a Iowa minister. Seasonal restrictions linger as Lent ends.
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Chebally
Miork
Orange
Morton
Lei Wilson
Nostaus
Chehalis
Chehalis Bowls: Morelands Beat Printers in Close Match
Two Chehalis bowling matches drew interest March 29. Morelands defeated the Printers by 3 pins in game one, while Centralia youngsters overwhelmed Chehalis by 172 pins after three games. Loughran led Morelands with 205, high average. Centralia tallied 187 high score and 164 high average.
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Chehalis
Morelanda
Printers
Cetrtralla
Morelands
Oif Cular
Prayters
Loughran
Centralia
Twin Cities
Crystal Baths Opens In Centralia on Tower Avenue
Centralia welcomes a new barber and bathing establishment named Crystal Baths at 20744 Tower Avenue. Proprietor H. W. Parento brings extensive barbering experience and has outfitted the parlors with three chairs and ample space. The baths offer hot and cold water and boast a comfortable, elegant setting.
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Centralia
Crystal Baths
Tower Avenue
H. W. Parento
Oregon Washington Corporation Purchases Centralia Water System
Centralia Water Supply firm sold to Oregon Washington Corporation, holder of Twin City Light. B Storer Tice says purchase priced with $10000 down. gravity water system planned using Newaukum source, potentially involving Weyerhauser rights. Twin City already owns Chehalis Water, talks on revenue outweighing cost. council previously shelved municipal gravity plan.
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Centralia Water Supply Company
Oregon- Washington Corporation
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Centralie City Council
B. Storer Tice
Twin City Company
Mr. Tice
Tice
Oregon-Washington Company
Oregon-Washington Corporation
Swa
Weyerhauser Timber Company
Weyerhaus Ors
Newaukum
Northwest City Faces Slow Engineering on Street Plans
Property owners in the northwest district have sought an improvement district for grading cement sidewalks and curbs for five to six months. The council blamed limited engineering manpower, while owners offered to cover extra costs to speed the project. The council ordered the city engineer to start work immediately, insisting engineering funds justify timely progress.
Public drinking fountains to be installed in city parks
Centralian reports the park committee won approval from the city council last night to purchase and install white concrete drinking fountains. Plans include one in each of two city parks and at First street with Tower avenue and at Main street with Tower avenue. Orin Smith, committee chair, invites local women’s groups to assist.
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Centralian
First Street
Tower Avenue
Main Street
Stewart
Orin Smith
Commuittes
Echo of Jail Marriage Heard in Court
March 2 in Chehalis Justice court Oyde Keaton faced a nui support charge from his wife Alta Keaton. The abandonment count was dismissed after facts were clarified by defense counsel C D Cunningham. The case, tied to a prior romance, was resolved by a hasty marriage in the courtroom and counter charges from Keaton.
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Court of Justice of the
Pease Hoss
Oyde Keaton
Nui
Alta
Keaton
C. D. Cunningham
Chehalis
Torntog
Winlock Rebuilds After Twin Fires Rally To Rise
Winlock, once nearly wiped out by two fires in a day, shows resolve as rebuilding begins. New structures rise quickly replacing the destroyed ones, with home-building and expansion fueling optimism for a stronger, more prominent city on the map.
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Winlock
Tom Foster Stocks Water With Trout
Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster, resembling Ike Walton, found 30 000 hander brook trout entrusted for stocking. Ten thousand went to Coal Creek, ten thousand to Nawaukum at the north fork, and the remainder to Newaukum at the south fork. Additional stock expected from the national bureau.
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Tom Foster
Ike Walton
North Fork
South Fork
Quaimer
National Bureau
Uniforms for Chehalis Bandmen Unveiled
The Chehalis band boys will soon wear new blue uniforms with black trim and a splash of scarlet. Uniforms cost about 400 dollars and are expected to arrive by May 1, giving the band a brighter appearance at upcoming events.
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Chehalia
Centralia’s Wealthy Hard Workers Shine in City Tale
An observer notes Centralia workers earn from 2.54 dollars a day, with some earning far more through stakes in timber and property. Ah Townsend, a leading citizen, exemplifies the town’s mix of labor and enterprise, owning property and a substantial home while still working hard. The piece highlights local prosperity, prudent investment, and a culture of industrious, practical citizens who contribute to a growing community.
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Centralia
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
Dian
Trig
Ah Townsend
Townsend
Miraculous escape after being dragged by train in Tacoma
A Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad worker, Rockwell, was nearly fatally dragged by a northbound train in Tacoma. He crawled free with a crushed heel, was treated by De' Tivingstone, and sent to Tacoma railroad hospital with non serious injuries after paying taxes in Chehalis.
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Q. A. Rockwell
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad
Rockwell
Engar
de’ Tivingstone
Tacoma
Chehalis
Lows County
Rounding Up Centralia Loafers by Police Action
The Centralia police target a class described as town loafers and vagrants, offering inducements to work. Some have been guided toward employment, while others face county penalties if they fail to reform. A broader round-up is planned to curb idle living and enforce work.
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Tina
Rounding Up Centralia Loafers Eyed by Citizens
A Centralia resident criticizes police efforts to curb loafers, labeling them a social burden. He argues work should be mandatory for able-bodied adults and urges enforcement to push idle individuals toward self-supporting labor. The commentary targets petty freeloaders living off families and calls for stricter laws and action by authorities.
Initiation of Twelve at Adna A. U. W. Lodge
Members of Chehalis lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, joined by Brethren from Seattle Ta comni and Ulquiam, initiated twelve new members in Adna. The event, held in the Adna hall, featured floor work and a sumptuous dinner, bringing total Adna A O U W members to thirty nine.
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Mareh
Seattle
Tacomni
Uoquiam
Adalaet Nlish
Adana
Adit
Adna
Proof that ads in Chronicle pay for businessmen
The Chohatta business men who use the Contridla Dairy Chronicla columns for advertising report strong returns. A specific case involves C. White who inserted an ad about a real estate sale and received eleven inquiries the next day. White attributes much of his success to systematic advertising in the Chronicla.
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Chohatta
Contridla Dairy Chronicla
8. C. White
Watnoaday
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