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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
2
Property owners in Cuntralla reconsidering fence removals after lawn damage from delivery workers and wandering children. Citizens advocate re-erecting fences to protect beauty and avoid continual turf destruction, arguing for courtesy and shared space adherence.
Delegation of Pullman state college instructors led a successful two day farmers institute in Chehalis, with a trip to Toledo for a Cowlitz Valley farmers meeting. Visitors noted Chehalis Valley soil fertility and experimental crops at Mrs. Jessie B. Gregg’s Adna farm, including dent corn, new varieties of vetch and rye, and kale winter forage.
The Centralia Commercial club committee on manufactures urges local capital to launch small factories rather than lure outside investment. It promotes fifteen minutes daily yard work to beautify the city and quotes Mrs. F. G. Drumm pushing enforced labor for her husband to fund a rooming house, raising debate on law and suffrage impacts.
Missouri Senator Stone rails at the Douglas outrage provoked by cross border fighting between federals and insurgents in Mexico. The piece mocks calls for armed protection and criticizes the president for granting broad authority while noting Arizona residents seek safety as new reports surface.
A dated essay argues that house cleaning mostly wears out women who labor from dawn to night, while men arrive to complain. It urges men to help and acknowledges women’s greater fatigue and grievance, framing cleaning as necessity rather than choice.
The Lewis County treasury, via Auditor Swofford in Chehatis, paid $30 in bounties yesterday. Stephen Kutula contributed a cougar skin and earned $20 for marksmanship. Ell M. K. Stittner of Kosmos brought in two wild cats for $10 total. Walter Combs of Lewis received $1 for a coyote pelt.
Public auction set for June 3 1941 at the Lewis County Courthouse Chehalis Washington. State lands described as ND 14 of section 36 township 12 north range 1 west W M and SE 1 2 of NW 1 4 of section 34 township 13 north range 1 west W M with improvements, appraised values 6498 and 4707.26. 2200.06 and 862.50 respectively. Terms require 1 10 down, 1 10 yearly with 6 percent interest. full payment allowed anytime. restrictions on timber removal until deed issued. State oil gas coal minerals reserved. State Board of Lands sale ordered by Commissioner of Public Lands St. W. Toss April 2008.
Aberdeen defeated Cheralis 3 to 1 in a Southwestern Washington League tryout at Miller Field in Chehalis. A large Chehalis Centralia crowd witnessed Grays Harbor talent in Aberdeen, while Chehalis pitchers Wakefield and Crosa held the Aberdeen batters.
Local interest grows for the Jay Gould and Missy Graham wedding as Justice P C Beaufort, a schoolmate of Prince David of Hawaii who was second in line to the throne, recalls their college days in Ban Mateo and preserves valued letters from the heir to the throne.
The old neglected base at National and Market in Chehalis, once the city’s finest residence, will be improved after Union Pacific Railroad bought the property. The corner, a constant reminder of Lewis County’s early days, has deteriorated but will be restored to a respectable appearance soon.
At Chehalis field a crowd of 500 watched Chehalis High School baseball clash with Kelso High. Captain Witting reported strong form and improvement. Chehalis defeated Kelso decisively after also beating a pickup alarmol town team 7 to 0 in seven innings, Goff and Hylander contributing on the mound.
The first installment of the Chehalis Cowlliz Railroad pledge, about $26,000, was collected yesterday. Next installment due July 20. Construction advances seven miles southeast of Chehalis with favorable weather and no major delays. directors aim to complete the road by fall if possible.
The Royal Order of Mooag will organize a local Jolgeberg Prisiag night where about 200 members are planned for initiation. The candidate list includes several young city business men. The meeting will be held in the Odd Fellows Hall.
In the presence of a large gathering of old friends of her father, former Mayor William West and Mrs. West, the remains of the Inta Hattio Cabot word laid to rest yesterday afternoon. The pallbearers were well known roal donta: P. G. Rosfort, R. FP, Wekford, N. Z, Goffman, 10. 1. Sortiner, gs I, Townrond and I’rank Allen.
In a dramatic Centralia alleys event Chehalis edged Centralia by a single pin after three games. Tolled posted 212 and 209 to lead with a 198 average, while Sainden added key scores for Chehalis as both teams shared high thrills and large crowds.
Johan Mahoney died in an accident while working on a steam shovel near Little Walle. He was buried from the Catholic church in Chehalis, with Father Moeng performing last rites and interment at Urquhart Cemetery. Fellow workers attended, but no relatives could be found to cover funeral expenses, leaving an unclaimed grave.
The funeral of Mrs. Hattle Cabot, daughter of Ex-Mayor William West, was held at 2 pm at Epic vonal church with Rev. DuBois officiating. The church was crowded. she was active in Rebocrag and well known in Lewis County. Survived by husband, son, and her parents.
George W. Thomis pioneer of Lewta County died Monday at his home in Choha Va Inat. Funeral held at 10 o clock with friends from the city accompanying the hearse to the burial in Cinquato where his wife rests. Mr Miller known in the area as a familiar Native on the stream. Burial postponed to today to allow a son to arrive from the coast.
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