Chehalis Enforces Dog Ordinance Amid Protests
Chehalis enforces a new city dog ordinance prohibiting dogs from running at large within fire limits. The dog catcher has seized a dog and fined owners Storer Tice and H Scribner four dollars each before reclaiming their bull terrier and caller. Mayor Gingrich reportedly vetoed the bill, though the charge intensifies owner anger.
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Chehalis
Storer Tice
H. Scribner
Tie
Gingrich
Street Car Crashes Into Brick Wagon Near Chehalis
April saw a Twin City Line car collide with a heavy clay wagon a mile east of Chehalis. Car No. 102 sustained damage and was briefly out of commission. Motorman Viali suffered a severe shake up while Conductor Abe Coffman remained aboard. The line was crippled for hours as a replacement wagon operated the route.
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Twin City Light & Traction Company
Chehali
Chehalis
Viali
Abe Coffman
Centralia Couple’s Wedding Delayed by Forgotten Bride
Bert Kimball of Centralia applied for a marriage permit in Chehalis yesterday but forgot to bring his bride Miss Rose Breene. The couple, well known in Centralia, plan a wedding later this week with many friends expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auduor Swotford
Chehalis
Bert Kimball
Centralia
Rose Breene
Twin City Co Improves Tracks on National Avenue
The Twin City Light and Traction Company plans pole and rail upgrades on National Avenue in Chehalis with a deep let contract to finish before Warren Construction Company’s project. The street has suffered mud and water damage, hindering streetcar use. Ninety pound rails will match the Centralia Chehalis track standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City Light & Traction Company
National Avenue
Chehalls
Cqntract
Warsen Construction Company
Gars
Centralia
Chehalis
Clarence Patton Dead in Chehalis Area
Clarence Patton, a well known Sand Tan ot Oats community member, died yesterday afternoon after being shot. He had been employed at the Condenser fay for several years and was liked by many. The funeral and burial details follow, with services at Heehiapel and a remnant in the cemetery. He was twenty five years old and is survived by his sister and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Prtson
Chehalis
Heehiapel
Irregularities Stop Tower Avenue Paving
City council must restart proceedings for North and South Tower avenue and cross streets paving after attorney George Dysart uncovered irregularities in the warrants and process. North Tower owners favor wood block while South Tower back ditulithic. many back splitting the district into separate improvements to suit each side.
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Tower Avenue
George Dysart
Lister Construction Company
Ower
Mat Partre
Suth Tower
Mule Resents Amateur Work On Its Hooves
Benjamin C. Tarser, an elderly resident four miles north of Centralia, attempted to shoe a mule himself to save a bill. His effort failed on the hind leg, the mule kicked him, fracturing two ribs and bruising a shoulder. The animal, among the oldest in the area at about 26 years, survived the incident.
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Benjamin CG. Tarser
Centralia
Centralia Plea for Higher Freight Rates Postponed
Centralia leads a broad bid for a distributive freight rate before the state railway commission as hearings open in Tacoma May 1. About 108 cities join the effort with 20 defendants and numerous intervenors from Seattle Spokane and other Pacific Northwest locations.
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Centralia
State Railway Commission
Tacoma
Washington
Spokane Inland
State Railroad Commission
Spokane
W. A. Mears
Transportation Bureau
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
H. H. Field
Chicago
Wife seeks relief in Tenino court settlement
Nettie Odell, wife of Barney Odell of Tenino, filed a case over her husband’s overbearing behavior and harassment with missiles. The dispute was settled by a $100 costs payment and an agreement that Odell would leave his wife and provide an allowance. The case arose after reports of lamp-throwing and lantern abuse, troubling neighbors and prompting a justice court appearance.
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Nettie
Barney Odell
Tenino
Odell
Thea
Justice Court
Judge Rice Holds Court in Spokane
Judge A. E. B. Rice of Lewis County Superior Court traveled to Spokane Saturday and will stay two weeks to conduct sessions there. Chehalis court cases suspended until his return and Maverds suite and criminal cases await the judge's attention as he concludes in Spokane.
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A. EB
Rice
Superior Court
Lewis County
Brokane
Chehalis Court
Spokane
Centralia Considers Glue Factory Plan
Centralia welcomes new industry yet faces debate as Ralph Sidden of Portland and William Cox of Seattle tour a Huey Hall site mid town for a potential glue plant. Residents weigh outlay, payroll benefits, and neighborly desirability.
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Centralia
Ralph A. Siddon
Portland
William ©, Cox
Seattle
Alls Lecture Draws Immense Gathering
A crowded Methodist Episcopal church hosted Jacob A. Rlis as he spoke on his battle with the slums. The packed house left many standing and unable to gain admission, while his illustrated views and inspiring tale drew strong praise.
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Jacob A. Rlis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Building new trestle for Blunaeur’s mill line
A new trestle is under construction between Himnauer sawmill and the factory. Once finished, cable-operated cars will replace the old horse team, which will fade into background. The project increases employment and boosts output, modernizing the mill’s operations.
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Hinmauer
Windy night leads to anticipated fight between two figures
Reports from Paria describe a billed event featuring Harr y Lewis and We Lew with ties to the Wrench capital. The article notes prominent men expected at the Magside to witness the encounter, with political figures in attendance as the senate discusses the matter.
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United
PARIA
Pugiiatic
Lewis
Senate
Masons Visit Olympia for Annual Feast Debrief
Centralia masons traveled by car to Olympia for the annual Mounday Thursday Feast. They were greeted by the capital city lodge officers and included a program of features. The group listed Messrs Benedict Ned Wes Brown Albers Allan Taner Lord Sullivan and Dr Scott. The trip was described as enjoyable with travel and the masonic meeting.
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Centralia
Olympia
Automobiles
Messra
Bennedict
Nedd
Wes, Brown
Albers
Allan Taner
Lord, Sullivan
Dr. Scott
Texans Visit Texas Trade Opportunities Tour?
A delegation of hundreds from Chicago chambers visits Texas cities Texarkana Fort Worth Waco Austin Galveston Houston and Dallas to study trade opportunities in the Lone Star State.
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Chicago
Deler
Geveral
Ig Chcago
Comdoves
Tonvon
Gordie
Tia
Texarkana
Fort Worth
Waco
Austin
Ban Atlento
Galvaston
Tonsten
Heaumont
Corafeana
Dale Mis
Sharma
Gaineagio
Earls
Husky Old Man Starts Work Again
Tiobent by the weight of 84 years Mr J A Dougherty of Bunville has settled in Ventura where he plans building several houses and entering the dairy business. Dougherty has retired but, being active, resumes work. He plans to build many bungalows in Centralia suburbs and has a record of constructing more houses than any local contractor.
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Tiobent
J. A. Dougherty
Bvntile
Ven
My. Doughterry
Centralia
Bright Boy Dies From Accident At Oakview School
Fred Robert Gregory eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs J W Gregory died this morning from concussion after an accident in the yard of Oakview School He was highly regarded by his little friends and his death troubles his family greatly Funeral notices appear elsewhere in the paper
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Fred Robert
Gregory
Re. J. W. Gregory
Rhia
Oakview School
Fred
May Locate Air Aeroplane Factory Here
W. J. Teffries, president of the American Safety Aerial Navigation Company of Tacoma, exhibits one well balanced model aeroplane at the Commercial Club. The company has built two larger machines in Tacoma and seeks backing to establish a factory here. The invention is well protected by patents and would boost the city’s commercial image.
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W. J. Teffries
American Safety Aerial Navigation Company
Tacoma
Jeffries
Iitimae
County pays bounties for wildlife pelts in 1911 report
The auditor’s office in Clinhalls reports for the first quarter of 1911 that $1338 was paid from TLewls County treasury to local youths for pelts of wild animals. The list lists pelts including one wilderta at $1, 18 Gayaloa at $1 each, and a cougara at $1. The report notes the largest intake occurred on April Lat when Haga W. Kubihans of Laewle displayed pelts after a two-sr chanting effort.
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Clinhalls
Bounty Department
Tlewls County
Ofce
Alten
Altina
Haga W. Kubihans
Laewle
Man Arrested Over Sell of Bulldog Disputed Ownership
William Relasinger of Chetalis was arrested on a warrant alleging he sold a bulldog to Georgia Hamilton for $10 in January claiming ownership. The court in Chehalis heard the case. Relasinger claimed the dog was his since it came to his home. He was released after returning $10 and paying $4.50 costs. A. O. Ferguson of Centralia testified as the real owner.
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William Relasinger
Chetalis
Georgia Hamilton
Relasinger
Sheir Tom Foster
Centralia
Chehalis
Court of Justice
P. C. Beaufort
Reissinger
A. O. Ferguson
Centralia Seeks Army Enlistment Branch Amid War News
Centralia and nearby towns consider establishing an enlistment branch for young men from Centralia Chehalis and surrounds. Major David Livtg atotte commands Company M and reports many applicants seeking service amid border tensions and a renewed war scare. Some candidates seek work but are drawn by adventure.
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Centralia
Chehalis
David Livtg
Atotte
Company M
Land Regiment
Foy Marta
Uie
Chehalis fruit growers hear from state experts on farming
Indications point to the largest fruit growers meeting in Chehalis on April 26 and 21 as farmers enter orchard and small fruit culture. Speakers include A A Nystrom on stock raising and dairying, Robert C. Ashby on livestock, W G Mrierly on squaying, W Sparks on chipping or stumps, and R W Thatcher on sail.
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Chehalis
Ma Ein
State College
A. A. Nystrom
Robert C. Ashby
W. G. Mrierly
W. Sparks
Thatcher
Auto service begins at Winlock and Toledo
An auto service starts in Winlock and Toledo with Pred Veness and Marvin Clark operating three machines. The venture aims to provide needed repairs and introduce efficiency amid early setup and limited equipment.
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Winlock
Taledo
Bot Pred Veness
Marvin Clark
Mort
Innovitian
Mord Antod
Harvard v8 topking to face Mopkina University in soon game
Harvard V8 and Mopkina University prepare for a feature match on the Tomaworld ground this afternoon. The Cartiste Madiana will visit Mopkina next Saturday for another high profile contest in the series.
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United Mresa
Halomore
Ufa
Spopua
Tia Reagan
Harvard
Mopkina University
Cartiste Madiana
Mopkina
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Bride
Twin City CO
Clarence Patton
Northern ‘Pacific
Slater Construction Company
North Tower
South Tower
B. 3
Sresseup
Kennewick Commercial Club
H. V W. Patton
Everett Commercial Club
Graves
Kaiser & Graves
Artorneys
Spokane Inland Empire Railway Company
A. 2. Hull
Chehalis Commercial Club
D. F P. Tavis
Centralia Commercial Club
Charles Ll. Hellman
Idaho & Washington Railroad Company
Spirit Lake
Idaho
George T. Heid
Northern Pacific Railroad
A. A. Spencer
Oregon-Washington Railway & Navigation Company
Hilo
Blunauer's
Putqago
Busentis
Texas
United Presa
Bright Boy
AIR Aeroplane Factory
Winlogk
Toledo
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