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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
8
The association schedules a three day midsummer convention in the city from May 29 to June 2. June 1 marks Railroad Day with the dedication of the new passenger depot. A Commercial Club meeting is set for tomorrow in Thomas Hall as committees prepare a program and slogan for the event.
Excitement rose on Tower Avenue near 8 o'clock when a two-horse team left the Smith Livery barn and struck Fred Buchanan’s auto in front of Robinson Bros. store. The Whealdon brothers and their wives were aboard. all escaped injury. A mud guard and ram were torn free. One horse was badly wounded and may have to be shot. A broken hitch caused the runaway.
April report by secretary B K Merrell of the Citizens Club details 1941 receipts of 7041.82 and expenditures 7202.08. The club notes 89 total members with 70 local and 19 non residents and presents the retiring secretary a gold chain and lapel pin as appreciation.
Officers elected include Ed M. Dew ershiont as president A. R. Madger as vice president Dr P L G Traskney as secretary Woo Carpoider as treasurer and Duit Ji Beversin as steward. A United Press Leased Wire report notes Liberia receivership moves and Clark of New Wampshire named as military attache to assist reorganizing Liberia’s constabulary with plans for further announcements.
A farewell reception was given to Mrs. J. E. Barnes, retiring secretary of the Southwest Washington Development Association, at Mrs. Christensen's home last night. The event featured a gift contest won by Mrs. DeVore, a vocal solo by Mrs. Harmony, and selections by Miss Mildred Christensen. An evening luncheon followed as guests expressed regret at Mrs. Barnes leaving. Attending wereMesdames Barnes Reid Carrier Wonderly Kellogg Harkness Raught Bressler Tones Steele Muck Harmony Winchell Gindson DeVore Brunton Freeman Mullen and Regu.
Albert Johnson of the Grays Harbor Washingtonian accepts a challenge from Hoquiam I W W to a public pulse discussion on the merits of I W W claims. Johnson will pay half the ball for charity and aims to prove ten years of progress benefiting the poor and entire community.
The Salter Valley Campas sales last month began March 1 after a fall closure. New plans include a shorter operating time and an aim to win Chehalis lumber business. Gilchrist notes Salter Valley will keep ploughing ahead, maintaining three years of on hand supply.
The Synod of the House of Bishops appoints new bishops, filling vacancies caused by resignations of Mahon Rowe and Ibbhop fan Murer. Bishop Kondelok of New Mexico heads the approval slate with Chone éhogen chosen to take a seat.
London April 11 hundreds crowded Parliament House thousands outside unable to gain admission as government presses home rule for Ireland. Irish bishops seek seats while suffragists risked disruption by restricting tickets to MPs wives and daughters. Prime Minister Asquith urges passage saying a small minority cannot veto the will of the majority of Irishmen who favor home rule.
A letter received by Herbert Robitson of the Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers Association offers to buy all local growers string beans raspberries and loganberries. The note states a price of 40 per ton delivered to Centralia and cannery rates with express charges paid, encouraging farmers to grow and ship produce to the cannery via the association.
The Rose Theatre hosted a home talent show titled Loom, Skip and Jump to raise funds for the Centralia Library. A large, pleased crowd enjoyed a swift, witty program with strong performances from Vick McElhose as Silas Skipp and W. Th Masini, plus lively musical numbers, costumes, and audience participation. The event succeeded both as entertainment and charity.
Lincoln lost 7 to 1 to Holison while Logan edged Washington 14 to 11 in a pair of late inning thrillers. Edison and Lincoln combined for errors that aided the scoring, Obrist and Youne strong in relief for Edison, Logan’s Rongey fanned 11, McGurty turned Logan’s first double play, and Washington’s wild pitches helped Logan pull away in the nightcap.
A sample letter to Secretary Robinson of the Joyal Commercial Club reveals how information requests from potential settlers are handled. John Adams of Butte County Cal writes detailing plans to move north next summer, seeking 49 acres of good land with water, soil, and minimal water fees, and pledging to remain a booster after relocation.
City engineers and Berlin builders have resolved all differences on the North Tower Avenue project. Macomber and director Glover posted bonds of 100 dollars each to ensure the building complies with the ordinance within a year. The fire wall height had been the main point of contention.
April 11 meeting at Bed Thomas Hall will discuss the midsummer convention of the Southwest Washington Development Association in Centralia on May 30 31 and June 1 Committees will plan a three day program including Railroad Day on June 1 and the dedication of the new passenger depot Local railroad groups will aid the entertainment committee to ensure a successful event in Centralia
Partial details from a Twin Cities council meeting outline by laws approval and officer appointments. A brief note mentions a temporary chairman and ongoing absence of a member, with reference to next morning plans. also a United Press dispatch notes President Patt issuing an executive order tightening civil service employee access to Congress under restricted conditions.
Fragmented OCR shows a MountEd Guard unit under Washington Nantel territory, led by William Spelis. A crackdown orders compliance with service rules, with penalties for unapproved station erection and stated fines. The report mentions county authorities and a railroad, but the text is garbled and unclear on dates.
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