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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1911

Page

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Third Elopement Entrains Tacoma Woman Again

Mrs Frances Colear of Tacoma has eloped once more this year, this time with two brothers in Chehalis. She was seen in Chehalis then arrested in Toledo after warrants. Her husband, AL Talene of Tacoma, sought transport funds from Sheriff Urquhart but no reply. The unnamed count shows the wife in Chehalis County Jail awaiting transport.

Tacoma Chebalis Toledo Hame Frances Colear AL Talene Taroma Urquhart Trcoma Chetalis

Winlock Rights Dispute Reaches Lewis County Court

On April 12 the long running conflict between Winlock citizens and Northern Pacific over a 200 foot right of way through the town’s business district moved to Lewis County Superior Court. A date was set for a hearing as the railroad seeks an early settlement before plans to replace the depot burned in a recent fire proceed.

Winlock Superior Court Northern Pacific Lewis County

Robbery at Olympia Restaurant Two Men Jailed

Mike Carrell and Jack Ryan faced Justice Huss after being charged with stealing Fatty Tarlar’s coat from the Olympia restaurant. Carrell was fined $10 for possession. Ryan paid £50 for complicity. Investigators believe the pair entered the room while the owner was away and pilfered the garment.

Fatty Tarlar Olympia Tayo Flen Huss Heyat

Train crash near track injures bystander in narrow escape

An unidentified man with a lugubrous appearance narrowly escaped death when a train overtook him on the track. He was thrown aside and hospitalized at Kennicott’s hospital in Stichita’s wibalance. A filming party from Los Angeles to Summit Lake reported fishing 140 brook and mountain trout over the weekend.

Imao Luguet Kennicoit Stichita L.A. Brower P. ©. Hrewer Rochester Marty Selion Seattle William Mulorane Hernan Steinbom le A. Trewer

Gaskets for Dead to Be Industry Here

A Cincinnati capitalist group plans a casket factory in Lewis County with $100000 capital, awaiting site decision between Chehalis and Centralia. Work could start soon after location settles. Current state rivals include Spokane and Everett plants. a Salem fire recently affected a director. Pacific coast demand for caskets boosts prospects.

Stern Canitalista Cincinnati Spokane Everett Willamette Manufacturing Company Salem Ore Pacific Coast

Centralia Colony 5 Breaking Up in Los Angeles

The Centralia colony at Los Angeles is breaking up. Be winter and wife have returned, J. A. Held left, homeward bound, of April 5. G W Slack and wife and daughter Gertrude left yesterday for Centralia. F B Hubbard returned last night. Mrs Hugh Nelson greatly improved in bed, sailed on the Governor April.

Centralia Los Angeles J. A. Leld G W. Slack Gertrude F. B. Hubbard Hugh Nelson Bewith

Wintry Up Touches Han Local Towns

Centralia and nearby towns in Southweet Washington report heavy winter weather with days of snow rain and sleet. Chehalls Castle Rock Winlock Napavine and Pe Ell all describe snow covered landscapes and cold storms before a recent warm spell.

Centralia Washington Chehalls Castle Rock Pe EM Winboclkt Napavine

Jury duty voters listed for Lewis County Superior Court

A list of forty two voters from the Lewis County jury pool is presented for current jury service in the Lewis County Superior Court. Only twelve may serve actively at once while the full pool is paid during sessions, with names including A Moquet W Coleman John Stemley A J Stout J H Smith and others.

Superior Court Lewis County Register Lst A. Moquet W. Coleman John Stemley A.J. Stout J. H. Smith W. B. Cook F. J. Griffin A. C Gasaler J. W. Donohue G. J. van Vleet Alex Jackson Ja Neely J. C. Mc Bitresh AL A. Long B. Ta, Whirif L. CG. Smith W .O. Dunckley H. ©. Ward J. W. Stamany H. Gil Johnson Whig Thomas Loughtan Haater Teboll Gdo Miller

City Council Awards Wood Block Paving Bid

Lister Construction wins the North and South Tower Avenue paving contract with wood block as the material amid mixed property owner views. The council also granted a remodeling permit to Mrs. Augusta Myers and urged quicker building and fire ordinance action.

MYERS Lister Construction Facome Tower Avenue Lister Company Tilley Augusta Myers Pinestreet and Tower’ Avenue Milter Jst

Committee Opens New Industries in Centralia Plan

A new Manufacturers' Committee led by FL M. Irwin and Theodore Hoss aims to boost Centralia industry. Plans include reviving the old gas and door factory as a $50,000 plant to create jobs and spur local demand, and a possible casket factory in Centralia or Chehalis.

Centralia Chuir Manufacturers’ Committee FL M. Irwin Theodore Hoss Mat C. Albers Alvin Dings A. Ti. Seara Enthnelaktic BASH Hacen Aid

Aged Pioneer Hanson Dies in Alpha

Mrs Ingar Hanson a longtime Lewis County resident died of old age at her Alpha home early yesterday at age 89 She lived in the county forty years and is survived by son Charles P Hanson two sisters in Seattle and one in Los Angeles The funeral was at the Alpha Methodist church with interment in Alpha Cemetery under B Ossisell of Chehalis directions

Ingar Hanson Lewis County Alpha Hanson Seatte Los Angeles B. O,afissel Chehalis Alpha] Cemetery

Patrolman James Compton Resigns From City Force

Compton resigns from the city police to pursue private life. Late Patton takes his place and will wear the blue uniform within days. Patton is described as having a generous build and a strong appearance, fitting a typical officer image.

James Compton Patton Compton

Salvation Army Soldier Funeral Procession Under Sleet

The remains of Mrs. Mary T. Jones were carried from the Salvation Army hall yesterday afternoon in a drum muffled service. Soldiers of the corps marched in full formation despite sleet, and the impassioned readings and hymns marked the service as a soldier's victory to death.

Mary T. Jones Salvation Army Cenor E ‘Ery

Mass meeting and community plans for new hall site

A Friday April 14 mass meeting at the school house aims to organize the build of a hall on the actual site as Ford's Prairie grows, urging all district residents to attend. The Ladies Aid meets April 18 at Mrs. Ipe's home for officer elections and business, with members urged to be present.

Schual House Ford's Prairie Ipe Mabel Harl Strain Wood Mea Marley Lincoln Mr. Conley A. H. Haskins Russel Mra. Fister Telena Mont Iy

Record Hens Lay Early at Four Months Old in Lewis County

On April 13 Mrs. Harry Evens near the Guerrier mill on the Chehalis road reports Plymouth Rocks four months and five days old yesterday. One of the hens laid her first egg yesterday and may set a record as an early layer. Nearby White Leghorns began laying at four months and twenty eight days.

Harry Evens Chehalis Road Guerrier Mill Plymouth Rocks Lewis County

Onkhalis Business Change Hands in Chehalls Sale

April 13, Coun and Minteer of Chehalls bought out the firm of Lamiton Uraa. Both have been dealing in a floiftrteking business. In Chehalls for some time, the former for five years and the latter for about five months. The sale price was $700.

Coun & Minteer of Chehalls Lamiton Uraa Iaat

Lincoln Creek Road Improvement Planned at Five Thousand

The Lincoln Creek road from 1 to be improved at about 5 000 dollars. County Commissioner EB Teachner has studied the issue for some time. County Engineer John Ward prepared the plans for nearly two miles of cleaning grabbing grading and gravelling. Residents welcome the upgrade enhancing road utility.

Lincoln Creek Teachner John Ward

Man struck by train near Chebalis in precarious condition

Frank Hill of Chebalis was struck by a northbound Northern Pacific train about 2.5 miles south of Chebalis as it left the South Bend branch. He was taken to Kennicott hospital in precarious condition with multiple broken bones and internal injuries. The engineer blew the whistle but Hill did not heed the warning. alcohol is noted but no blame assigned to the crew.

Venient Hanson Street Cosgrave I. Storer Tice Twin City Light & Traction Company Price Centralia Water Supply Company Glendale Creamery Company Hoss Chahalla Judiciary Committee Centralia Frank Hill Chebalis Northern Pacific Kennicott Hospital South Bend Hill

Sunday Closing for Post Office

April 16 to close post offices at Centralia and Chehalis in all departments per instructions from Washington. Mails will be received and dispatched. general delivery and carriers' windows closed. Citizens and professionals largely supported the effort as reported.

Bundy Centralia Chehalls

Horses Bolted Injuring Driver on Market Street

Tamie McMillan, a driver for Chehalis ashless house, was seriously injured yesterday when his team bolted and threw him to the pavement on Market Street. He was carried to St. Helens hospital in unconscious condition with a broken leg, a dislocated shoulder, and possible internal injuries.

Tamie McMillan

Ten Witnesses in Justice Court Case Heard

The Harvey Hostetter suit against Harrison and Pepin Realty firm was heard by Justice Beaufort in Checilla yesterday afternoon. Hostetter claims the firm owes him wages unpaid. Arguments by counsels were lively and the court summoned ten witnesses before adjourning for a verdict, the three-day session to follow.

Harvey Hostetter Tha Harrieon & Pepin Raat Catate Beaufor Tha Avlta Hostetter Borufort Nho Ihe

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