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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
3
Mrs. Drumm, wife of a camp laborer, asks the county to enforce wage control so her husband’s earnings go to food and clothing for their three children. She cites California as a model and hopes jail time until she saves for a home to support her family.
Report from Cascade mountains in eastern Lewis County says about 25 men are encamped at Lewis formerly Sulphur Springs. Once the snow melts at Packwood Lake seven miles away, additional workers will join to start a large power project. Packwood Lake outlet will be dammed and streams diverted to the plant by the Valley Development Company,预计 199000 horsepower.
Eastern Lawle County reports movements in industry with the Burson sawmill relocating from Rife to Mortos, terminus of the Tacoma and Bastera Railroad. The Rotary Club of Tacoma plans a $1600 wagon road project eastward to assist Hig Bottom farmers in reaching the railroad terminal.
A runaway occurred near Alpha yesterday when Mr and Mrs Bennett’s bogey overturned after the horse shied at a passing vehicle. They escaped serious injury. a purse was recovered and returned by a Chehalis man. Racing news and horse shows schedule across North America are listed.
A land dispute in Kuliena’s northeast city section led residents to erect a fence between Oscar Kulien and E B Applein after threat of violence. Police mediation failed and twenty carpenters and neighbors completed the boundary fence in twenty minutes amid cheers and refreshments. Applein initially refused a peace offer of $20, while Kulien planned a fence along the contested line.
Developers from Southwest Washington report Seattle’s unresponsiveness after a planned banquet for 47 local commerce bodies was dropped. A Seattle setback follows a Seattle Pacific Highway report by Secretary Barnes, prompting executives to seek practical, countywide gains rather than social feasts.
The United Press report notes the grand illumination and formal opening of a world fair in the city, celebrating civic heritage and the eternal city. Officials pledge a month of exhibits and cultural events, with the exposition set to begin in the coming days.
Chehalis High School baseball team hosts Kelso at Miller Field tomorrow afternoon. Chehalis aims to extend its undefeated spring record as Capt. Witting adjusts the lineup with Nicholson in center field. Goff will pitch with LaFollette, Lowry, Davis, Scott, Hoagland, Mitchael, and Nicholson in the field.
A conductor, intoxicated and disruptive at the Pair Grounds switch, was discharged by manager E Store. Tice stated no drinking by employees on duty. The incident involved a Chehalis man removed for criticizing the conduct and language toward women passengers on the car.
The trial of H V Keaze before Justice F C Beaufort in Chehalis was postponed until this morning at ten o clock. State prosecutor Bishop and defense counsel O J Albers requested a continuance to obtain witnesses who may damage the defense. Keane claims friends in Tonino can aid in his case and seeks time to consult them.
The Chehalis plant of Pacific Coast Condensed Mill Company pays about 25 000 monthly in wages with March payroll at 25 682 dollars. Of this, 18 800 dollars is sent to farmers near Chehalis and Centria for mille pricing. The industry is described as a potential wealth creator for the area, with local workers and the mill business viewed as respectable and promising.
Somervilla Bros of the Napagine saw mill firm push subdivision of 169 acres into 10 acre tracts near their mill and the Northern Pacific line. Most tracts sold, a new 60 acre plat planned. Ten acre lots offered to mill employees at 26 dollars per acre with easy terms. The mill will supply lumber to workers building homes during idle periods.
Auditor Swofford recorded the marriage of George Hall and Elizabeth Kelly yesterday. Both residents listed Little Falls. ceremony by Krey LaViolette at Mrs. Carl Motter’s home. Bride 56, groom 58, elated, honeymoon planned. The elderly couple are longtime Chehalls residents who moved to Lewis County some time ago.
Chehalis baseball club starts training with all candidates asked to report at 9 at Miller Field. A practice game Sunday against Aberdeen will test recruits as Mil ler eyes opening lineup. Aberdeen boasts last year’s State Leaguers. Callahan Wilkins Terry and the manager are expected to play, with fans eager for a preview before the May 6 season opener.
The Rebrera Indge of Chehadle plans an initiation in their hall on April 28. About 100 new members are expected to be admitted with duties and fees. A judge’s enrolment note appears in county records, while the organization eyes recruitment from Centralia, Toleda, and nearby towns.
Unclear OCR fragment suggests a high school relay tryout underway with hopes of forming a varsity team for upcoming events. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but the item implies preparation for a track season and a school program seeking athletes.
Evidence of Centralia’s rapid expansion appears in soaring shingles demand from the Centralia Shingle Mill owned by Mayor John Guerrier. Daily output has jumped from 10,000 to over 40,000 units, with construction fueling further orders and speculation in homes and sites as builders rush to meet the surge.
Secretary Eaton of the Commercial Club reports thousands of inquiries about Centralia from the east and middle west. Homeseekers respond in various languages, many Nordic families from Minnesota and Wisconsin, with arrivals expected from Oklahoma. A strong demand for farm land grows as new settlers plan to move in.
April 24 report notes Miss Anna May Christlenger breaks engagement to Termin Spider. Friends urge reconciliation if Mr Spider alters his name letter from t to y to spell Spyder. He refuses, citing a prior name change and four years of use.
Agiril 1, The Maglea of Contrala are preparing to hold a big meeting in their hall next Monday night. A special program of mixed events will be run by the Eagle and Eagle members. many well known men will enter the hall at the decision. Names listed include Ca, Hannon, TO Kruger, Ralphing, Montguiey Bela, W. Duden, Keer, Win, Brow, Newell, A, Z. Hata, EE Wale, W, Ayown, Coucher, Crimi Wy, Olivon, Tate, We te Wott, Ta Hollert Brandon, Ty, Cane ver, Viator Mergen, Wing M. Gratton, Andi, Henlett, Meobatty.
A fragment notes Pe Ell or Pe Ell poised to gain recognition from its very short town name. Proponents argue pronunciation PL or P-L could boost visibility, with the town's dry status and boosters seeking fame. The item hints at future publicity potential and local booster optimism.
The semi annual spring meeting of the Columba River Presbytery convened Tuesday April 18 with an address by retiring moderator Rev Henry Templewao. G W H Smith DBB elected moderator, A E Chittenden PhD clerk, Alfred Yathaway temporary clerk. Reports heard, commissions elected to General Assembly, and a popular meeting addressed by D A Gomley on Maling Missions with Latimer on youth work. Fall meeting set for Oamas after adjournment.
Miss Mabeile E Miller and Mr Howard Geissler wed with many friends at the parsonage and will reside at 1700 Ulyson Street Chelson Their families and guests join in wishing them a happy prosperous future as they begin newly married life in Seattle bound area.
Arbor Day was observed across Illinois and neighboring regions as Governor Deneen urged tree planting in schools parks and public grounds. Teachers gave talks on conservation while students and communities planted trees to beautify yards and streets.
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