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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1911

Page

6

Knights of Pythias Conclave Headed to Raymond

Knights of Pythias delegates from Vancouver Olympia Seattle and Tacoma travel to Raymond for Tehaiweh Lodge No 150 conclave. Northern Pacific offers special rates with Aberdsen party in private coach and pullman. A 25 member initiation and feast expected. Aberdeen lodge to conduct floor work.

Knights of Pythigs Centralia Hte Raymond Tehaiweh Lodge No. 150 Vancouver Olympia Seattle Tacoma Northern Pacific Brs Tehemeha Temple Knights of Pythias

Confidence Man Works Winlock in Billing Scheme

Fred Scott of Winlock reports a second operation by a confidence man using the alias Frank C. Malcolm. Malcolm, with wife and infant, passed a $5000 worthless check at Winlock State Bank then tried to buy Meyer's grocery for $4000 and paid with another bad check. He purchased goods with cashier’s checks, deposits traced to Cheney’s National Bank, while Chenango authorities say the suspect is an older offender wanted by police.

Fred Scott Winlock Centralia Frank C. Malcol Malcolm Winlock State Bank Gut Yarloss Fred Meyer Meyers National Bank of Cheney Wintoes Belive Chenay Bank Wintoek Bank Chengyu

Surprise Party At Shearer Home In April

A surprise party was held at Mr. Jak BL Shearer's home on H Street last evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Graves, Mr. and Mrs. J W Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Kimball Teeter, and others. Mrs. John Robinson won the Yadtes' first prize for the highest score in Five Card. Leslie Robinson received the gentlemen's first prize. Master Leslie Robinson also attended.

Jak J .K. Shearer Giffford Foc. Miller Nettle Robinson Fanite Calderwood 1 Shaager Herbert Trol- Hinon Leslie Robinson

Willardt-Sonle camp opens as logging ops expand

The Willardt-Sonle camp begins operations amid rising demand in April. A newly established facility south of South Hand employs a large force, with workers on rotating shifts to meet orders and maintain optimistic production forecasts.

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Nineteenth Century Wedded Pair in Washington State

A troubled OCR reads of a wedding notice places the event in Glacquu, Washington, with the couple Swofford and Chetty tying the knot yesterday afternoon. The report notes a formal ceremony and homebound guests, but the article fragment is garbled, leaving essential names and details unclear.

Miner Carmack Returns to Chehalis Old Timers Meet

L Carmack of Cinebar and former Chehalis resident visited his old home after 28 years. An early coal discoverer in Lewin County, he showcased coal and agates found in Lewis and Oregon. He owns a ranch east of the county, between Morton and Cinebar, and noted Chehalis’s growth since his last visit.

L. Carmack Cinebar Chehalis Oii Carmack Lewin Office P. C. Beaufort

Chehalis Band Boyo in New Suits

The Ghoballs band in Chehalis ordered new gold trimmed suits around May 1 after a New Year benefit failed to raise the full amount. About twenty five members, a polished ensemble, funded the difference themselves and the outfits soon arrived.

Chehalis Boyo Phy Q Boys of Ghoballs

Quabble Over Baseball Suits in Chehalis

In Chehalis the ownership of last year’s State League uniforms is disputed. Manager Rapry Quick holds the gear claiming he bought and risked the cost. Directors urge delivery, while Quick seeks reimbursement or shift of liability. Likely settlement by club directors paying him.

Chehalis Rapry Quick Hne Stabus Quick Clul Joanne Silta Hin Wtmsonadio Aonat

Chehalis High Plays Kelso in Regional Matchup

The Chehalis squad, traveling with mothers and supporters, left at 6 am Monday to face Kelso in a boys basketball clash. Coaches and players emphasized defense and pace as they aimed for a key league win, with prep work and practice noted ahead of a potential May 8 showdown if standings hold.

Witling Kelso Monittey Unik Poe Scu Lone Hoya Kelsey Ghelmlia Gila le Michails Wattroy

Gasoline Car Planned For Hourly Centralia Commute

A gasoline propelled trolley between Centralia and Lincoln is being seriously considered by the Oregon & Washington Railroad Company after a favorable study. The plan would use Tone as a terminus and Gray’s Harbor line at Lincoln, with Centralia in between, promising steady work and potential suburban housing growth along the route.

Centralia Oregon & Washington Railroad Company Centralia Commercial Club Oregon & Washington Railroad Lincoln Gray’s Harbor Commercial Club Tono Hana Ford Valley

Fifty Year Water Franchise Sought by Local Company

The Washington Oregon Corporation Twin City Light & Trartan Co plans a fifty year franchise after purchasing Centralia Water Supply Company's plant in Centralia. The sale required only 10 090 dollars down and contingent on securing the franchise. The company already owns Chehalis and Vancouver water plants with fifty year franchises in each city.

Washington Oregon Corporation Twin City Light & Trartan Co Centralia Water Supply Company Centralia Ahead Chehalis Vancouver

South Bend Builds New Hotel With Three Stories

Foundation of South Bend's new $25,000 hotel is complete and first story work starts Monday. Harbor city awaits a first class hostelry as progress continues since the year’s start. Expect occupancy by early September. Owner Frank Stenzel is well known in the Willapa Harbor area.

South Bend Harbor City Helabt Frank Stenzel Willapa Harbor

Unknown misconduct at Chehalis auditor’s office inquiry

A garbled report notes an investigation into an issue at the auditor's office in Chehalis involving potential wrongdoing or irregularities. It hints at speculation over the extent of the problem and mentions a person named Jake Stoddard and a residence in Morton.

Chehalis Vawis Jake Stoddard Morton

Sells Out in Portland Investor Ben Ely Plans Centralia Sale

Ben C. Ely, recent partial owner of Hotel Central, moves to sell his Portland inter ests and reinvest in Centralia Me Ely came west after a health scare and built holdings in Portland He helped promote Home Telephone bonds totaling 250000 and now plans more property sales possibly including Home Telephone bonds Ely plans Centralia investment but offers few details As Ely has succeeded in ventures his Centralia investment appears promising

Ben C. Ely Centra- Va Portland Ely Rockies Northwest Home Telephone Company Bly Centralia

Claims Coal Slack Payed Land Damages Suit Decided

The Superior Court of Lew City concluded a two day trial in the case of Prank Lodall versus Wilson Coal Company. Damages for a considerable amount were sought by the plaintiff for alleged destruction of property when coal slime washed from the coal mine onto the land. Judge Fanghorna presided while Purningham represented the plaintiff.

Lodall Wilson Coal Company Superior Court of Lew Onal Company Purningham Ma, Vohatel Jhudge Fanghorna

Aged 90 Ends Her Life in Duxver

Fragmentary notice reports a 90 year old woman ending her life in Duxver with unclear details. An aged 92 man named Richard Carly and other scattered phrases appear, mentioning suicide and authorities.

Abs Richard Carly Ying Eee

On Tavarnal Todara Show May Begin Soon

A talk show may debut soon under the title On Tavarnal Todara as producers seek a stable format to comply with broadcasting rules. Details on hosts or network remain unconfirmed.

Centralia Rejects Powder Plant Amid Explosive Fears

Centralia doubts a powder factory fits its growth path as Reynolds surveys prospects. The Chehalis powder plant operates well, but locals fear explosions near housing and businesses. Centralia prefers other industries, wary of dynamite risks despite openness to new ventures.

Centralia Reynoldy Chehalis

Centralia Names Youngest Postmaster Benedict at 26

John M. Benedict Sr. is appointed postmaster of Centralia at age 26, the youngest commissioned by Taft for a city of this size. A high school graduate at seventeen, he spent nine years as assistant to his father in the post office, balancing youth with veteran experience and drawing comment from metropolitan papers.

Roosevelt Centralia John M. Benedict Benedict Taft Centratia

FIGHTING DIPHTHERIA AT FRANCES

April reports indicate diphtheria spreading in the Frances area with two deaths. Health authorities have quarantined eight families and closed the public school as efforts continue to prevent further spread.

Frances A Itef Lind Paleisie Raresu

Local prize dog owner faces public court action

The Warren Construction Court judge hears a case involving a local prize dog owner named by the speaker. The owner allegedly keeps fewer than five canines of blue flowered ancestry and has dogs tied to various legends and props of dog breeding history. The speaker notes limited public sightings of the owner and mentions a timber-wolf line and a Silverhin hound among the dogs.

Ovker Warren Ifa Arkanean Riond

Ministers Told to Clean Up Attire and Habits

In Kokimog Indiana April a sharp rebuke to dirty ministers by Bishop Hughes urges clergy to wear clean shirts and pressed clothing, keep shoes shined, shave, and presentable hair. He argues cleanliness shows discipline and priority over other ventures, predicting wider reform among Hoosier State ministers.

Kokimog Ind Godbees Tihop Hughes Parsons Hoosier

Minnesota Supreme Court blocks rail rate cuts order

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order halting state railroad commission rate reductions on passenger and freight charges. It found the cuts discriminatory against Minnesota facilities, violating the commerce clause and depriving railroads of property without just compensation. Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Minneapolis & St. Louis filed the suits.

United Press ST. Paul Minn State Supreme Court State Railroad Commission Minnesota Northern Pacific Great Northern Minneapolis & St. Louls

Albany Bishop Fails to Please Angry City Women

United Eyes reports protest by New York and state women at Protestant Episcopal Bishop William Doane of Albany over biblical references and salary questions. Elizabeth Grane, head of the National League for Purity, objected to cathedral funds after a refused request to address All Saints Cathedral. The meeting sparked indignation as critics questioned clerical pay and church authority.

United Eyes New York William ©. Doane Albany Pha Mra Elizabeth RL Grane National League For the Promotion of Puri All Saints Cathedral Te Fair

Fragmentary OCR Note on Poor John and Daily Trade

Fragmented text discusses a workingman and shopkeeper, with scattered mentions of a Rockefeller item, acetone, and wheat notes. The legible parts point to a damaged historical note or column fragment with unclear context.

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