Centralia Club Hearing Urges Local Factory Growth
April 7 meeting of Centralia Commercial Club drew a large turnout. Fred N. Irwin urged local capital for factories and a more active public spirit. Committees were formed to explore starting small factories locally and to solicit new meters. The discussion highlighted local capital as key to expanding industry and a 100% acre tract near Grand Mound was noted for irrigation development.
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Centralia Commercial Club
Tuerting
Centralia
Home Investment Company
Commercial Club
Irwin
D. F. Davies
Mach More
Davies
S. A. D. Eaton
Charles Gilchrist
Charles Stidklin
Southwest Washington Development Association
Frank Robinson
Robinson Reclkty Company
George Pierce Place
Grand ‘Mound
Front Tv
Pottery and Brick Works Proposed for Centralia
Richard Q. Walker, an established 1874 era potter, eyes Centralia for a new pottery and brick works with a $12,500 cost at commencement. After exploring other regions he returns, seeking a push for a plant in Centralia, where supply limits and favorable labor conditions promise success.
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Centralia
Richard Q. Walker
Portland
Chelicia
Vikiliv
Walker
Large Orchard Owner Plans Split of Silver Creek Property
April 7 notes an owner with large orchards near Silver Creek facing division into 10 acre tracts. Teasely and co claim the land will be marketed after subdivision. Prices not named. buyers include homeseekers and small traders from Whtbe Creek and Howls County attracted by fruit land for intensive farming.
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Silver Crewe
Dato Teasely
Comiri Aimeres
Roush
Galiternia
Hommseekera
Bilyar
Ani
Harem skirt girl Mae Denham boards Northbound train
Miss Mae Denham of Beattle drew notice in Centralia yesterday as she walked Tower avenue and boarded the Northbound train. She bought items, argued with travelers at the depot, and displayed a hobble skirt with pantaloon effect. Denham is connected with a theatrical stock company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Mae Denham
Beattle
Tower Avenue
Miss Denham
Carrie Nation and the whiskey raid at Chehalis
A chaotic report describes Carrie Nation’s raid on a storehouse in Chehalis, with whiskey barrels seized. Sheriff Urquhart’s actions and a Superior Court proceeding from yesterday are noted, including preliminary hearings and local county actions.
Important Damage Case Set for April 6 Hearing
An important damage case set for today in county superior court involves Frank Lobb dell versys and the Wilson Coal Company. The claim alleges damage to the plaintiff's land from flooding by mine waste from the defendant's operation, with substantial damages sought. Attorney C D Cunningham represents the plaintiff and Judge Langhorne defends for the defendants.
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County Superior Court
Frank Lobdell
Three New County Marriage Licenses Issued
The auditor's office issued three marriage licenses yesterday. Grover Stiltner and Arvilla Davidson, both of Centralia, were joined by Rev. La Violette. Toe Virgilla and Marice Miller, from Napavine, and Robert J. Hurley with Mabel K. Gifford were also licensed, with their wedding plans noted for Napavine this week.
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Grover Stiltner
Arvilla Davidson
Centralia
la Violette
Virgilla
Mari¢ Miller
Robert J. Hurley
Mabel K. Gifford
Napavine
Two Suspects Returned in Feathner Jewelry Robbery
Sheriff Urquhart brought Charles Raymond and Richard Clark to Chehalis from Spokane after an old Feathner jewelry store robbery. The suspects were committed to the county jail without bail for a preliminary hearing in Justice Westover's court. The sheriff says he has conclusive evidence of their guilt. Spokane police waived custody for the charges in Spokane and transferred them to Mr. Urquhart.
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Urquhart
Chehalis
Spokane
Feehtner
Charles Raymond
Richard Clark
Jand
Menaver Tfo
Reasonable offer for widening street described
April. B. B. Caggrove, seller of Hanson street property, proposes to dispose of part needed for street widening. Offers R18 a front foot along Oak street with cement curb and walk, moving buildings, if city needs ten feet. Costs estimated at 189 dollars, terms cheaper than other acquired property.
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B. B. Caggrove
Hanson Street
Midel
Oak Street
Lrne City
Earh
Hile Haldings
Elty
Pitzer Publishes Compositions Amid Publishing Interest
April 6 report notes Mart Pitzer, a miralelai figure, preparing works for publication and negotiating with a publishing house. Two portions have drawn attention. one is receiving favorable notices from critics and generating wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Pitzer
Miralelai
Griffes
County Woodmen Camp Names Delegates to State Meet
The county camp of the Model Woodmen of America met at Chehalis with delegates from Dryad Little Falls Toledo Napavine Chehalis and Centralia. Lease of Centralia and Mrs Van Woert of Chehalis were elected delegates to the state camp in Tacoma. Lease was also chosen as candidate for delegate to the Head Camp in Buffalo. Four delegates will be chosen from the district at the state camp. An annual log rolling picnic was planned with W B Sullivan of Chehalis named as committeeman. Centralia sent thirteen delegates to the county camp.
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The
Model Woodmen of America
Chehalis
Dryad
Little Falls
Toledo
Napavine
Chehallg
Centralia
Lease
van Woert
Tatoma
Buffalo
W. B. Sullivan
Girl charges man with theft from purse at Shasta restaurant
Miss Emme Miller of Shasta restaurant near the depot swore a complaint before Judge Hoss alleging William Caldwell stole six dollars from her purse. Caldwell was arrested after Miller left the wallet in a coat pocket in the restaurant cloak room. Hearing set, postponed pending further action.
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William Caldwell
Emme Miller
Shasta
Hoss
Caldwell
Miss Miller
Nine New Members for Encampment
Cenprina Encampment No 6 initiated nine candidates through the Royal Purple Degree on Wednesday evening. Three came from Chehalis and six from Centra, Fla. A large Chehalis delegation attended, and after the ceremony a social hour with refreshments hosted by Centralia Encampment followed the event.
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Cenprina
Chehalis
Centra
Fla. Quiite
Centralia
Local marriage licenses issued in Chehalls area
April 7 reports another marriage license granted by the office of Au ditee Swofford in Chehalls. Fred A. Yekum and Je Muna M. Westberry of Tenino received licenses and will wed. John Stiltner of Kosmos and Tay id frags of Rifle applied earlier, missing their brides, but plan to marry Dewey Clevenger of Kosmos and Minnie Rigsby of Riffe tonight.
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Office of Auditee Swofford
Chehalls
Fred A. Yekum
Je- Muna M. Westberry
Tenino
John Stiltner
Kosmos
Tayid Frags
Rifle
Dewey Clevenger
Minnie Rigsby
Riffe
WUDDING BELLA CONtested at home nuptials
A pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs TT Ni tHiffard in Slow Tony Street Wednesday night. Maybal daughter married railroad engineer Robert Murley in a formal ceremony with white gowns pink decorations and a large ring ceremony. The couple lives in Contralin and plan to host friends on April tenth at their home.
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Ni. tHiffard
Tony St
Chet
Maybal
Robert Murley
Railroad
Hotel Centralia Under New Management Renews Facilities
Centralia's leading hostelry undergoes major improvements costing over $8,000 under new management Ben Bly and O H Smith. Ely oversees operations with Mrs Ely and Amelia Smith assisting. Interior renovation includes new mattresses carpets wallpaper and fixtures such as private dining, sample room, new bathrooms hot water system telephones and an up to date grill.
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Centralia
Ben 0. Bly
O. H. Smith
Wly
Home Telephone of
Portland
Auto crash near Chehalls saves party from wreck
J L Sticklin of Chehalis, driving a Maxwell touring car at about forty mph, broke the front axle returning from Tenino Monday night. Ben Charles the Lewis County coroner, Father Moons, Walter Hendrix of Chehalls, and others were jolted from the road but survived with minor injuries.
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J. L. Stickiln
Chehylis
Tenino
Maxwell
Mr. Sticklin
Big Ben Charles
Lewis County
Father Moons
Walter Hendrix
Chehalls
Chehalis Store Attach: Debt Judgment Apprehends Goods
An attachment issued by the Superior Court against Sherman Murphy Company at Market Street Chehalis aims to satisfy a $9 debt owed to Manufacturers' Distributing. The stock may be levied to enforce the judgment, halting furniture business operations and suggesting underlying collection pressure beyond the small amount.
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Awekt
Sherman- Murphy Company
Market Street Furniture House
Chehalis
Inperior Court
Sheriff's of
Gea
Manufacturers’ Distributing Corporation Co
Furniture Company
Uhe- Hal
Menamea
Tax Woes Hit Lowry County For March Collection
Tax data show Lowry County facing large delinquencies as sheriff prepares to collect personal and real property taxes after the new law. County Treasurer Arnold notes many residents expected faster collections, with sizable sums remaining unpaid before the deadline in March.
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Lowry County
Anchalas
Offock
Witel
Arnold Anya Ghit
AUD albers of Gentralia inspect automobile ire engine in Olympia
A delegation from Gentralia led by AUD albers visited Olympia to inspect the auto ire engine. The group toured the plant, rode in an auto truck to test the system, and observed operations. Mayor Gierrler, City Clerk W Hodge, Fire Chief Miter, Police Chief Frank Roberta, and other city officials joined the excursion.
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Albers
Gentralia
Olympia
Stanley Stewart
Hitch
Mayor Gierrler
W. H. Hodge
Miter
Frank Roberta
City
A. Hartiony
S. J. Ford
City Engineers
D. Auerbury
J. G. Watson
Walter Ireen
Mate Kent
HW. H. Tiley
S. Smith
G. Davis
W. R. Patton
Work Begins On Ooty's New YMCA Building
Construction starts Monday on Daly's YMCA structure funded by a $2000 subscription. The project aims to provide a home and social hub for local youths, with planned facilities and activities to benefit mill workers and residents.
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Ooty
Y. MG. A
Daly
Lumber mills busy as demand surges nationwide
The text notes widespread milling activity along several regional branches, with mills in Littell Adon Mes, Dryad Voty, Commack Walvillo Frances Le ban and WAmpa working to meet orders for anticipated products. Production lines run at full tilt as spring demand rises, sustaining regional prosperity.
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Wwe
Littell
Adon
Commack
Walvillo
Frances
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Walt This Ity
Carrie Nation
Cheha
Westover
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Dail
Pitzer
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Bella
Hotel Centralia
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