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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1911

Page

6

Bank Must Pay City Deposits Interest On Cle Elum

State examiners report shortages totaling 1308.13 in Cle Elum city finances, with 912.44 covered by City Treasurer Schule and 208.78 for two percent interest on daily deposits. Bank liabilities include 373.50 in checks. city assets total 111,130 with water works at 93,454 and liabilities 23,000. A new accounting system is recommended due to lax procedures and mismanagement of funds during turnover.

United Press Olympia State Bureau of Inspection Cle Blum Kittitas County J. Schule Stout Jover

Bathers’ Clothes Stolen as River Swim Causes Stir

Local youths allegedly stole clothes from eight young women and a male companion who swam in the Newaukum river, keeping the couple waiting for over two hours. The incident ended with the pair fleeing as dusk settled, while the tale spread through the community and a hat was reported stolen as "evidence."

Chetails Newaukum Adam and Eve Thehails

Centralia Firm Sells 240 Acre Farm in Major Deal

Centralia Home Investment Company closed a major season deal by selling Ferdinand Tanschier's 240 acre farm, twelve miles southwest of Centralia, to W. B. Caldwell of Skagit County for 18500 dollars. Caldwell plans to stay on his Mt. Vernon area dairy operation until fall. Tanschier will oversee management until handover.

Centralia Home Investment Company Ferdinand Tanschier Centralia W. B. Caldwell Skagitt County Caldwell Mt. Vernon

Three Men Arrested for Fighting Near Depot

July 29 three local men Billy Bray Edward Nelson and Harry Doyle were arrested by Patrolmen Patton and Barry after a fight across the N P tracks opposite the depot. Nelson and Doyle posted a $10 bond to appear in police court but Bray remained jailed after being too intoxicated. Bray pleaded guilty to drunkenness and paid a $10 fine with a lodged caste. Nelson and Doyle did not appear for court.

Billy Bray Edward Nelson Harry Doyle Patton Barry N. P Nelson Doyle Bray Hoss

Hines linked to Lorimer election boast unveiled

Washington July 28 evidence tended to confirm claims that Chicago millionaire Hines influenced the Lorimer Senate election. Albert McCordic testified that Hines boasted to a Duluth jobberman who is his client, strengthening charges based on his activist support for Lorimer.

Washington Tendley Hines Chicago Milionaire Lorimer United States Senate Hhis Activstic Albert McCordic Duluth Jobberman

Chronic Drunk Arrested for Fourth Time in Chehalis

Frank Walters, a well known Chehalis resident, was arrested for the fourth time in 30 days on a charge of drinking and disorderly conduct. He appeared before Justice Plo Noa and was sentenced to several days in the county jail after an incident at a Chehalis saloon where two murderers were reportedly seen armed with knives and Walters allegedly threatened to harm others.

Frank Walters Chehalis Justice Plo. Noa W. Tere Walters Bowie Dhe Gould

Wick to Wick saga shocks Wallington town

United Prose Leased Wire reports tense scene as a local dispute unfolds in Wallington. Wickersham leads a committee room confrontation with an attack aimed at the attorney general while vendors and bystanders react to the Dick-to-Dick affair.

United Prose Wallington Wickersham Hia Wickeraham Ind Hla

Pe Ell Girl Committed To State Insane Asylum

Lille R Shields a nineteen year old from Pe Ell was declared insane after a Chehalis court hearing and committed to the Stella Coombs asylum. Her mother and a local physician brought her for a mental examination following a warrant. The case showed mental derangement but not violent or dangerous behavior. The father had died earlier, and the mother said she was too busy to care for her daughter.

Court of Justice Westover Chehalis Lille R. Shields Pe Ell Stellacoom

French Expert to Speak at Ninth Annual Conference

Dr Charles Pranard of Paris heads the list of speakers at the nineteenth annual meeting held here this week. Other presenters include Venniston of Hanesek Michigan Arthur H Murdock Omaha and Ver no of Chicago with local attendees from Grp etc.

Vultee Press Grant Rapids Tne Charles Pranard Paris Alreeter Bureau of Assurance Soetal Providence United States PF XS Venniston Hanesek, Mich Arthur H. Murdock Omahlay We Moles

Vienna Hosts Ammin cans Meeting in Turbulent Year

A Vienna report describes the Hoxton Chamber of Commerce delegation’s reception in the city. The visit aims to arrange for the inspection of leading commercial activities and promote entertainment events, theater parties, and automobile tours in cooperation with local enterprises.

Vienna Hoxton Chamber of Commerce

Moose Lodge to Close Gentralia Charter Tonight

The Moose lodge in this city will close at the end of tonight's meeting after a four week extension. Membership exceeds 400 as many men joined, and once settled the lodge plans to begin regular routine. Lodge rooms are leased for five years over the post office and will feature furnishing and fixtures comparable to state organizations.

Moose Lodge Moose Brest Ugar

Well Known Lochl Couple Married in Centralia

Well known Lochl residents Yana L. Graves and Mrs. Mattie Graves were married at the Methodist church in Centralia on Thursday night. The Rev. Reid officiated. The couple left for a short honeymoon to Sound points. Graves is a prosperous farmer with extensive land holdings at Lewis Counties.

Yana L Mattie Graves Centralia Te Methodist Church Reid Varios Dean Lewis Coundies Sim Fine W.cl

Towed on Pies Prat Wedding Plans Amid Pikes Peak Ceremony

A garbled wire service dispatch reports that Daly Miss Nova Alan of Gee Ange Mover Lewis of Ouiaha arranged for a wedding atop Pikes Peak, followed by a trip to Omaha for celebrations. The item mixes in notes about a conference of American Catholic groups and other disjointed references, with unclear dates and locations.

Colorado Sirings Daly Miss Nova Alan Gee Ange Mover Lewis Ouiaha Pikes Peak Omaha

Mrs. M A Mitchell Dies in Chehalis Hotel

Mrs. M A Mitchell longtime Lewis County businesswoman and Chehalis hotel operator died after a paralysis like episode at the Commercial Hotel Thursday afternoon and at St Helens Hospital last night. Funeral set for Monday at 2 26 PM from the Methodist Church with Rev LaViolette officiating and burial at IOOF Cemetery.

M. A. Mitchell Commercial Chehalis St. Helens LaViolette

Stolen Suitcase Recovered After Night Chase

Mrs. K. T. Sawyer of Portland and Mrs. W. P. Trowbridge of South Bend found their heavy suitcase missing after a stranger urged them to leave it in a waiting room. Police and a Tacoma detective searched for it all night. The satchel appeared untouched the next morning in the same depot spot, leading authorities to believe the thief returned it after learning of the pursuit.

K. T. Sawyer Portland W. P. Trowbridge South Bend

County Clerks Meet in Chehalis August Convention

The County Clerks Association of Washington will convene in Chehalis on August 17 and 18 with strong attendance expected from every county. Officers include Dave Montfort of Lewis County as president AL Barnes of Franklin County and Rey King as deputy treasurer.

County Clerks Association State of Washington Chehalis Dave Montfort Lewis County AL AL Barnes Franklin County Mid Rey King Aktima Coun

New Hall Opens on Ford's Prairie

Last evening on Ford's Prairie the opening of the new hall was held with an excellent program and refreshments. Residents of Ford's Prairie and Centralia workers shared praise for six months of effort. Rev. H W Thompson opened, Miss Kate Martin sang, and a Ford's Prairie L L T chorus performed. Proceeds will buy hall seats. plans for a piano advertised by Centralia businesspeople raised $15 last night.

Ford's Prairie Ford’s Prairie Centralia H. W. Thompson Kate Martin Ford’s Prairie L. L. T Ford’s Ford’s Prairie Are Also Working Hard For the Plano

Monument 10 Unveiled at Tenina Evergreen Cemetery

Centralia Eagles Aerie No 684 plan a monument unveiling at Evergreen cemetery Tenina. The event includes a memorial address by Hon J H Schively and a statewide turnout. The Tenino stone monument honors Eagles buried in the cemetery with a notable expense for its creation.

Centralia Serie of Eagles Evergreen Cemetery Tenina Aerie No J. H. Schively Aerses Hagles Everpsreen Cemeter

Funeral for Mrs Watt to be held in Chehalis

The funeral for Mrs. Jane Watt of Tacoma, who died after a two week illness at age 70, will be held in Chehalis on Monday. She resided in Chehalis for many years, survived by her husband and eight children, including William Watt in the county seat. Her body was sent to Chehalis.

Jane Watt Meet Washington Tacoma Chehalis

Pittsburg Gazette Anniversary Marks 175 Years

The Pittsburgh Gazette observes its anniversary, noting it as the first newspaper west of the Alleghenies. From humble beginnings, it has grown into a leading Smoky Valley publication, with only one other U.S. paper matching its long run.

Pittsburg Pitlsurg Gazette Smoky Oy United States

Cardus advertised as cure for womanly trouble in Alabama letter

In Shellhorn Carrie Mayaggs reports weakness headaches and constant illness. Her husband bought Cardus which she credits with restoring health after two bottles. The ad touts Cardus as a 9th century tonic for women, promoting its effects and urging readers to request a Ladies Advisory Department booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.

Shellhorn Ala Carrie Mayaggs Cardus N.B Chettenooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Lenn

Minors Targeted in Chehalis Pool Rooms Enforcement

Pool room law enforcement in Chehalis surfaces after a keeper on Chehalis Avenue was arrested last Wednesday night. The case, presented to Police Judge Prewitt, is led by City Attorney Studebaker with a county transfer request to Justice Westover. City officials aim to set an example to deter other proprietors amid parental complaints of gambling losses in bed rooms.

Chehalis Chehalis Avenue Prewitt Studebaker Court of Justice Westover

Thurston County Exhibit Planned for September Fair

E C Truesdell of the Southwestern Washington fair commission tours Thurston county to drum up interest in the September fair at the Fair Grounds. The county is expected to be well represented in stock and produce exhibits, with several farmers and horses set to participate in harness events at the fair.

E. C. Truesdell Washington Thurston County

New Officer Elected At Chehalig W O W Meeting

A special Chehalig W O W meeting resulted in George Geisler elected vowneil seoumander and Dr D Powell chosen frontel commander to replace resigning J J Sandersnc. Tom McGreary to depart California with family soon.

Weetmen George Geisler Vowneil Seoumander J.J. Sandersnc D. Powell Frontel Tom McGreary Cer California

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