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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1911

Page

7

Olympia Elks prepare to host summer state convention

Olympia Elks plan a two day state convention August 16 and 17 with a parade, business sessions, farm picnic at Priest Point park, clam bake, dance, band concert and balloon ascent. The program includes baseball games, a visiting team match, and a Hyson cup prize. Vehicles from city and county will shuttle Elks between venues. An excursion will gather Elks from Blaine to Tacoma, with additional trains from eastern Washington.

United Press Olympia Olympia Elks Blaine Bellingham Port Townsend Port Angeles Priest Point Park Winaters Tumwater Club

Well Known Youth Drowns Near Chehalis

Edward Waller, 18, son of a Lewis County rancher, drowned at Nawau Kum river six miles north of Chehalis while bathing with friends. Cramping or distress halted his return after crossing the river. rescue attempts failed. Coroner ruled no inquest. body taken to Sticklin parlors Chehalis as funeral plans are arranged.

Edward Waller Lewis County Nawaukum Chehang E. M. Fuller Taan DB. R. Frazer E. B. Hamilton Puller Stickiin Chehalis

Allbritton Estate Adjusted in Chehalis Probate

The estate of Burns MW Allbritton, longtime Holsfort resident, was probated in Chehalis. Administrator J R Albritton, husband of Cho, was discharged as the estate was divided among the children. The Allbrittons live near Centraila, planning to make the city their home.

Burns MW. Albritton Rolstfort Chehalis J. R. Albritton Cho Allbrittans Holsifort Centraila

Locals Defeat Tenino In Tight Centralia Win

In a close game Centralia defeated Tenino by nine runs after a late surge. The locals piled up 15 hits off Mortis and featured strong hitting and fielding throughout. Centralia faces Doty next Sunday afternoon in the series finale.

Cenlin Centralia Doty

Coal Company gains road rights across Thurstan County

The Pacific Coal and Gas Company won an order granting a right to extend a spur track across two roads in Thurston County. Roads will pass at Beidle and Dot while receiving a crown and planking in the middle with two feet on either side. The firm plans large scale operations including reworking an old mine.

Olymela Tuly Pabile Ecommission Nan Paeite Coal and G Extemi Spurrick Fcross Thurstan Beide Pacific Coal & Gas Company

Centralia Woman Dies After Long Illness

Ady Mra Jaegle Severson a well known Centralia resident died yesterday at the Gene home after a 25 year illness. Her body was moved to Sticklin parlor pending transport to Seattle for burial. Local family mourns as neighbors recall her community involvement.

Ady Jaegle Severson Centralia Dlen Wimalady Roverwon Seattle Willoa Durlal

Local Eagles Visit Tenind Aerie Ceremony

A Virginia delegation of Eagles attended a recent Tenind Aerie gathering at Evergreen Combsby to honor departed Masses. A large crowd observed the tribute as attendees from Centralin included Charles Jose, Dennis, David Cappink, and Tin Saher.

Tenind Aerie Centratin Charles Jose Dennis David Cappink Qi Tin Saher

Rachopfior Tassner Trophy Event In San Francisco

San Francisco marks the Haas Rachopfior Tassner Trophy race with the Bay City Wheelmen and New Century Wheelmen as current holders. Tomorrow’s thirty mile venture features two teams contesting for the trophy in a Bay Area event.

San Francisco Cal Liasner Bay City Haldera

Gentralia Wins Three Straight From Chehalis Narrowing Gap

Gentralia sweeps Chehalis to open a large lead in the league pennant race. Chehalis drops three as locals hold a five game advantage, the biggest margin of the season. Raymond remains nine and a half games back, with prospects for the Vensan title looking certain.

Gentralia Chehalis Raymond Vensant

Centralia baseball sweep over Chehalis tight contests

Centralia and Chehalis played three tight games with strong pitching from Callahan and Berger. Miller’s three hits highlighted Centralia’s offense as they won 4 to 1 in the afternoon, and a morning win by Centralia emphasized their pennant prospects in the late 1911 season race.

Centratin Chehalis Ceootralia Ukehalis Naif Raymond Ukevurtala Callahan Centralia Miller Russ Hall Murray Brown Gurl Uel- Hain Chahulls Archer McBride Dmurray Berger Baines Fishtner Initia

Chronicle solves mystery of James disappearance

Chronicle reporters trace a disappearance linked to James Daley. Investigators follow clues from Chehalis to Hoquiam, locating clothing and shoes tied to the missing man. Mrs Joine identifies the man, who is later reported at a hospital, with ongoing efforts to confirm his fate.

Chronicle James Jatica Twine Minguish Hilland Anderson Buenda Tavonia

Funeral of Mrs. Mitchell Held Today

The funeral of Mrs. M. A. Mitchell of Chehalis was held at the Methodist church at 2 20 this afternoon. Service by Rev LaViolette and burial in the I C O F cemetery at Chehalis followed. Mrs. Mitchell, 68, owned the Commercial hotel in Chehalis for 20 years and had no immediate relatives in the city. A nephew and niece from California were present.

M. A. Mitchell Chehalis St. Helens LaViolette Coehalie Mre Mitchel Lewis County California Nice

May Order Connections For Phones In Olympia

Testimony concluded in Olympia on July 21 in the Home Telephone Company of Silver Creek versus Bell Telephone Company over refused physical connections at Chehalis. Both companies’ contracts bar associates from contracting with rivals, and a commission hearing of a row among the firms may lead to an order to provide long distance connections if demand among patrons warrants.

United Press Olympia Home Telephone Company Silver Creek Lewis Bell Telephone ‘Company Campany Chehalis Eil

Short-Change Artists Arrested in Chehalis

July 21 two men named Clarkson and Charles Brown were arrested by Chief Doyle and Deputy Sheriff Foster after allegedly short changing a City restaurant cashier of $5. They offered bribes to secure release, Foster suspects they are crooks wanted elsewhere. The proprietor requested withdrawal of the charge. Justice Westover approved and the men were released after paying costs.

Co. Clarkson Charles Brown Chehalis Doyle Sherif Tom Foster Foster Justice Westover DeWitt

Molar artists form organization on Saturday afternoon

Fragmented OCR notes describe a dental group forming an organization on a Saturday afternoon. The text includes faded names and unclear events, suggesting a meeting or committee setup related to dental topics. The readable elements mention a ball, a petition, and individuals with unclear affiliations.

Water Franchise Withdrawn After Chehalis Meeting Called

The Chehalis property owners report that the water franchise was withdrawn after a mass meeting was called. The Washington Oregon Corporation faced defeat as residents opposed the franchise terms and a plan to drop the franchise was discussed at the Old Rink meeting. The effort to sustain the franchise was defeated and the corporation prospects dimmed as plans moved toward postponement of the next steps.

Chehalis Pollow Ty Duadsutity Washington-Oregon Omldo Pondaness ALC Phi Are Ak Terrestawn Trewitt Washins Loratlan Ube Praviehtsy Prota Chi Fhe Corporation Fanieldse Ie Contralta

South Bend Wins Series Over Raymond in Harbor Games

South Bend took two of three over Raymond on the harbor, lifting the River Rats from a manager change and dimming Raymond’s pennant hopes. Raymond won the Saturday game 6 to 5, while South Bend swept the Sunday twin bill 4 to 2 and 7 to 1, leaving Raymond with a tougher path as they face further series against the Incomparables.

South Bend Raymond River Rats Scory

Pierce and Lewis to Build Nisqually River Bridge

County commissioners from Lewis and Pierce counties meet in Tacoma to finalize plans for a Nisqually River bridge near Ashford. The structure, costing about 1200 dollars, will be funded jointly by both counties and the forest reserve with work starting immediately and aimed for rapid completion.

E. &. Teachner Lewis County Pierce County Tacoma Nisqually River Ashford Lewis and Pierce Courie Forest Reserve Ss Rape

Chehalis youths ingige freely of local liquids

Four Chehalis youths visited Centralia on Saturday night and, after drinking freely, attempted to pick fights with locals. They were arrested on complaints by Will Pruitt and Will Denney, identified as Tom Star, H. H. Long, L. T. Keith, and Jack Prater. Hearings set for Judge Hoss in police court this afternoon for the first three and tonight for Prater with DeaL F290.

Sily Chehalis Centralia Will Pruitt Will Denney Tom Star H. H. Long L. T. Keith Jack Prater Hoss Prater Deal

Training schoolgirl program on island details amid confusion

The fragmentary text outlines plans for a training schoolgirl program on an island near Chehalis with mentions of sponsors and officials, plus scattered references to meetings, dates, and local figures. The garbled OCR yields few clear actions or outcomes beyond scheduled gatherings and community involvement.

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