Centralia Justice of the Peace Quietly Handles Marriages
March 30 item notes Judge Hoss has wed one couple, with more prospects in Centralia. Prospective brides and grooms prefer civil ceremony to clergy, as they learn that marriages can be legally tied by Judge Hoss after obtaining a license. Additional Centralia weddings likely.
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Gretna
Swesthearte
Justice of the
Hoss
Sines
Liija Johnson
David Wilson
Centralia
Office of Justice of the Peace
Wires Injure Pedestrians in City
Several people were hurt after walking into dangerous guy wires used to anchor electric and telephone poles. Saturday night near Washington and Pine streets RK C Buty ton was thrown headfirst, suffering a severe bruise and leg injury. Alice Dumon, daughter of Dr J H Dumon, was also injured in a similar manner. The city council has ordered wires removed or boxed to improve visibility.
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RK. C. Butyton
Washington
Pine Streets
Alice Dumon
J. H. Dumon
Arrest of a bogus check artist in Chehalis
An unidentified man was arrested in Chehalis after the grasp of a bogus check artist using Northern Pacific drafts. Authorities found blank checks at jail and believe he worked the scheme in Ellensburg, Roslyn, Cle Elum, and nearby towns, with connections to earlier passes in Centralia.
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Chehalis
Northern Pacific
Eltensborg
Roslyn
Min
Centra- Na
Fatality at Walville logs kills Walville lumber worker
In a woods accident near Walville, Stanley Driven tak, a Walville Lumber Co employee, was fatally struck while laying logs with a gang. He was 42 years old, leaves a wife and two young children. The mill sits in Lewis County but the accident occurred across Parish county lines and the coroner from that area attended. Funeral planned for Thursday.
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Walvile
Stanley Driventak
Walville Dumber Co
Dravenink
Lewis County
New Parisho
Thorrow
Spokane Rates Cash Crisis Washington
Spokane report from Washington April 1 states the interstate commerce commission worked on a bookana tala case. The decision is not expected for several months and a ruling is anticipated later.
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Washington
Aberdeen Urges Chehalis To Play Ball This Sunday
B B Miller of Chehalis received a request from Aberdeen manager C A Dean for a game next Sunday but Miller refused due to Chehalis current disorganized condition. He aims to assemble a capable lineup but progress is slow and the team appears weak on paper. Aberdeen already has a ready, balanced group of players and promoters should lure them into a proposed league to spur decisive action from both cities.
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B. B. Miller
Che
C. A. Dean
Aberdeen
Miller
Chehalis
Commercial Club Booklet Ready for Distribution in Centralia
The Centralia Commercial Club announces free booklets available from secretary 5 A D Eaton. Printed by the Centralia Chronicle Publishing Company in 61x colors, the four color cover shows Tower avenue and the back features the new High School building. The sixteen page pamphlet includes seventeen views of Centralia and outlines business opportunities and industries.
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Centralia Commercial Club
A. D. Eaton
Centralia Chronicle Publishing Company
Tower Avenue
Ceantralia
Beaufort to organize Woodmen lodge in Chehalis
Beaufort will institute a Chehalis lodge of the Woodmen of the World with about fifty members between now and May. He serves as lodge clerk, with the fraternal group boasting over two hundred members in Chehalis. Plans call for cooperation with local business groups in Chehalis and LaMoine to aid community betterment, as civic enthusiasm grows in the south city.
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P. C. Beaufort
Chehalis
The
Woodmen of the World
Beaufort
Woodmen
Laomne
Clis
Long-Awaited Return to Old Country by Max Unger
After 32 years away, well known farmer Max Unger plans an extended trip to Germany with family. He came to the United States in 1879, toiled for a dollar a day while learning English, then married his sweetheart. Their four children are settled nearby, and the parents celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. they own a small farm in Schleswig-Holstein.
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Max Unger
Heme
Germany
Mr. Unger
United States
Galt
Medford
Schleswig- Holstein Grand Duchy
Promotion Shakeups in Local Militia Ranks
Sergeant Hiram Coon of Centralia rises rapidly through noncommissioned grades to become second lieutenant and then first lieutenant in one day, replacing Captain Livingstone. A vacancy opens for second in command, with Prince Richardson among favored contenders despite a recent leg injury. Coon is well liked and receiving congratulations.
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Napoleon
Hiram Coon
Centralia
Coon
Livingstone
Prince Richardson
Richardson
Coon Fe
Lieutenant Scales Appointed Quartermaster and Commissary
Lieutenant William Scales transferred from Company M to the battalion staff as Quartermaster and Commissary of the 3rd Battalion. Orders transmitted today by Governor Hay through General Llewelyn announce the change. The post carries duties of feeding, quarters, clothing, and transportation during active service and maneuvers.
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William Scales
Governor Hay
Llewelyn
Seales
New Woodworking Plant Planned for Centralia
A Tacoma promoter, Frank Williams, visits Centralia to survey sites for a new wood working factory to start this spring. He foresees solid demand reaching Seattle and beyond and expects local investors to join in the venture, with Portland, Tacoma, and Seattle markets in view.
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DOON
Centralia
Centralin Uig
Tacoma
Frank 8. Willams
Williams
Seattle
Ias
Mona
Portland
Wed in Cheratis Amaretage Meonsy Married in Chehalls
Amaretage Meonsy wed John C. Gentry and Bolin Bauman in Chehalls with consent from Auditor Swofford. The couple chose Chehalls for their ceremony and obtained a permit from Justice Westover, sealing their nuptial bond.
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Amaretage Meonsy
Swofford
Chehalls
John C. Gentry
Btolin Bauman
Mey
Juatlea Westover
Centralia Aerie Plans Handsome Building Boom
Centralia reports a building boom with over a score new homes in Galvin Addition and diverse districts, plus a 20 25 thousand dollar Eagles hall on Tower Avenue to host merchants and social events. Centralia Aerie 612 grows in membership and influence as city expansion continues.
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Galvin Addi
Galvin South Tower Avenue
William Smith
Lester Schofield
Leland Young
Leonard S. Rhoder
Dan Wells
Cox
Henry Daytor
Mary E. aRught
Tower Avenue
Centralla Aerue
Order of Eagles
Locust and
Walnue Streets
Eagles
Central City
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Lodge
Centralia
Credit Men Bet Results From Tate
A meeting of the Twin City Cradle Association heard a full report from their legislative committees. Members praised the efforts and noted two enacted bills will greatly aid retail merchants through improved credit and collections. The group believes strong membership powers will continue to drive favorable reforms benefiting both merchants and customers.
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Horel
Twin City Cradle Association
Beneft Iva
Jeredita
Building Ordinance Aims to Stop Shell Houses in Centralia
March 25 Centralia city council moves to enact a building ordinance modeled after Chehalis to curb shell houses, improve fire protection, and protect buyers. The city seeks official records on annual housing in Centralia to aid revenue and development. Councilman Tilley noted two strangers counted houses under construction, reporting figures of five and 36 respectively.
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Centralia
Chehalis
Tilley
Centralia Considers Automobile Fire Engine Upgrade
Centralia plans to replace horse drawn firefighting with an automobile engine to improve coverage across distant parts of the city. Officials expect lower insurance costs and faster response, with Olympia already using motorized equipment. The council and Mayor will visit Olympia to review the system, Mil ler leading the tour.
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Controilia Tays
Centralia
Ihean
Olympia
Olyinpia
Miller
Police to Remove Low Awnings on Main Street
Street committee reports an investigation found most awnings too low over sidewalks on Tower Avenue and Main Street. Police directed to remove or raise obstructions at owners’ expense. authorities may pursue collection if needed.
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Tower Avenue
Main Street
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