Prolonged Pe Ell Trial Over Cruelty Case Ends In Dismissal
The State versus Helmick on cruelty and whipping of his fourteen year old son attracted a large Pe Ell audience. Prosecutor Buxton moved to dismiss at trial end. Justice Watson granted the motion under protest. The instrument used and the severity of the whipping prompted harsh testimony from Dr. Anderson but the case largely appeared a farce to onlookers.
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Helmick
Buxton
Justice Watson
Pe el
Welmick
Chehalla
Death of Ernest Fippola Near Winlock Sparks Inquest Decision
Coroner Charles Sticklin ruled an inquest unnecessary after investigating Ernest Fippola's death near Winlock. Fippola, recently married a month ago, was struck by a train while likely riding a wheel along the right of way. Remains moved to Sticklin parlors in Chebale.
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Ernest Fippola
Charles Sticklin
Sticklin
Chebale
Fippola
Toledo School District Faces Financial Report in Olympia
A Toledo school district report presented in Olympia shows a deficit of 1,281 dollars and liabilities of 117 dollars. The document states the district is on a sound financial basis.
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Toledo
Olympia
Paulhamus May Speak at Reunion in Rochester
Herbert Robinson, secretary of the Commercial Club, left for Puyallup to urge Senator W H Paulhamus to address the big reunion of old settlers in Rochester on August 24. The program is nearly set but awaiting a speaker. If Paulhamus cannot attend, another notable state figure will likely be secured.
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Herbert Robinson
the Comercial Cly
Puyallup
W. H. Pauthamus
Rochester
Paulha Mus
Dupertuis Withdraws Candidacy for State House Seat
Daniel Dupertuis, who fled for the Republican nomination for state representative, withdrew Thursday night. He will affiliate with the Progressive party, declaring himself an avowed Progressive.
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Daoniel Dupertuis
Dupertuis
Winlock Plans Road Improve Winlock Chehalis Traffic
The Winlock Good Roads Association moves to improve the Wildwood to Winlock road to attract Boistfort country business from Chehalis. Local merchants pledge part of the expense and farmers offer labor. Plans will be presented to Lewis County commissioners to secure initial funding.
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Winlock
Wrestler Duel Delights Local Fans After Match
Local sports lovers saw an engaging wrestling match at a nearby venue. Thon from Sor agrhs faced Frank Brown from fopiin as the opposing unit, with Thewad awarded sate des.
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Pe RM
Iat
Dagt Nigh
Doe Thon
Soragrhs
Frank Brown
Fopiin
Toledo paper backs Progressives after postoffice substation
The Toledo Messenger owner Ed M. Dew abandons Republican stance and supports the Progressive party. A proposed post office station in the city would improve money orders registry and postal supplies, with postmaster recommendations and a planned free city delivery extending October 1 to West Second and Worth streets.
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M. Dew
Toledo Messenger
Repulligan
Progressives
Mussengem
Lota
Republiaoe
Owe Delleve
Avgvsd Vie
John Veneddiet
Postales Dos
Pasamen Ptt
Lon al Gity
W. Ward
Wat
Bones
Aise
Aia
Weat
Sovond AL Worth
Centralians Wed in August Union Bond
Hel G. Lantz and Mites Dorn A. Mc Donald, residents of Centralians, were married Saturday night at the Methodist church. Rev. Tobert A. Roth performed the ceremony. Groom Mogroony works for the Thor Martha Timber Company.
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Hel G. Lantz
Mites Dorn A. McDonald
Mirried Satintay
Methodiat
Tobert A. Roth
Martha Taimber Company
Winlock School District to buy new site for $900
School District No. 202 votes to purchase a new school site at Winlock due to inadequate current quarters after consolidation. The new building proposal is set for a vote next year.
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Winlock
Aiice
Lewis County Phone War Averted by Reconnection
A threatened telephone war in Lewis County was averted after Silver Creek Telephone Company line was reconnected in the Toledo exchange following a conference between company officers. The dispute centered on service interruption and collection actions previously threatened.
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Silver Creek Telephone Company
Toledo Exchange
Independent Telephone Company
Silver Creek
Committee to Decide on Bridge Location
Dr F G Titus president of the Commercial Club today appointed Thomas Crawford EB Sears and Stanley Macomber as a committee of three to assist county commissioners in deciding where to place the bridge across the Skookum Chuck river. The bridge now lies unused at D street with three options in prospect including one on J street.
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F. G. Titus
The
Commercial Club Today
Thomas Crawford
A, EB
Sears
Stanley Macomber
Skookumchuck River
D Street
Prospect
J Street
AGT Week of Stock Company Review
The stock company AGT Week of Stock Company Awogyst reports a steady crowd at the Rose theater for several weeks. The troupe plans to return soon as their work has drawn favorable attention and praise from audiences who appreciated the performances.
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AGT
Compa
Drunk Drivers Fined by Local Police in Morning Charge
Local police report arrests after driving while intoxicated. A few individuals were fined two dollars and released after brief detentions, with authorities citing charge and processing at the station.
Berger Dies After Weekend At Oxford Avenue Home
Berger, who recently moved to Centuilhy from Gate Gly, died at the family home on Oxford Avenue Saturday night. The report notes arrests for fighting and disturbances, with proceedings in police court and a judge’s involvement in the case. Further funeral ceremonies are planned with other family members expected to attend.
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Mes. Berger
Tio Berger
Centuilhy
Gate Gly
Oxford Avene
Plans for Labor Day Advance in Hayle Labor Council
The Royal Labor council meeting in Hayle yesterday outlined preparations for a major Labor celebration in Central. Three speakers were invited but no confirmations yet. Committees were formed for parade, jurts, advertising, dance, and concessions with temporary chairmen named across several towns.
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Neral
Roval Labor Council
Hayle
Monttees
Parade
H. A. Steele
G. A. Greenleaf
W. Hues
H. J. Myres
E. J.monette
J. Maloney
Jack Heath
Charles Dunn
Dan Davis
Tone
Jack Myers
Mendota
Local School Hires Teachers for The Year
The city school directors have employed several teachers for the year including Miss Koontz, Miss Kingsley, Ethel Ray, Martha Hamblin, and Elizabeth Webster. Additional staff names include Mrs Hoagtind, Miss Johnson, and others across Me Bick and Wal communities.
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Avevet
Ko~ithodes
Miss Herthum
This Ciy
Miss Koontz
Misa Kingsley
Min
Local Farm Data Sought For Centralia Area Project
The secretary of the St. Maries Commercial Club reports plans to expand farm operations two miles west of Centralia. Selah considers a similar venture and asks for data from the successful farm nearby to guide its own effort.
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St. Maries
Centralia
Ue St. Stat
Selah
Wrate
Bucoda Sheds Narrow Loss in Afternoon Tilt
Bucoda 3 Tening 2 in a morning clash as Centr battles back to a 2 1 score. Huovda edges the defense with a late goal while Toning Uaint Fnaghst and others contribute. Olsen, Cugters, Ush, and Wilkina provide support in a tight contest.
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Yeserdar
Two Marriage Licenses Issued In Chehalis Office
The county license office issued two marriage licenses. Lee Muard of Cottage Grove Oregon and Mayo Cane Hell of Contrada were wed. Karley Rover and Hva fh Kahn, both of Contralta, appeared for license issuance.
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T He County
Anlitees
Chehalis
Lee Muard
Cottage Grove
Oregon
Mayo Cane Hell
Contrada
Karley Rover
Hva Fh
Kahn
Contralta
Drainage District Planned for Hanaford Valley
A Saturday meeting in Hanaford Valley discussed draining a four mile by up to one mile area with rich soils. A drainage district will be formed under the 1911 act, County Engineer John Ward to perform levels and preliminary surveys this week. Attendees included Martin Johnson J B Jones I N Pollock James Ross John A Field Charles Jones and Morris Connor.
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Centralia
Hanaford Valley
John Ward
Martin Johnson
J. B. Jones
I. N. Pollock
James Ross
John A. Field
Charles Jones
Morris Connor
War department awards damages after maneuvers near Gate City
The War Department approved 960 dollars in damages to several farmers near Gate City whose crops were ruined fences torn down and chickens stolen by troops during recent maneuvers. All claims filed were settled satisfactorily.
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War Department
Gate City
Cohen Cleared In Police Court Fight Case
A. Cohen was arrested Friday night on a charge of fighting and arraigned before Judge Hoss in Police Court. The court then dismissed the action, deeming the alleged punishment the incident received sufficient.
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JA. Cohen
Intg
Voltent
Hoss
A. Cohen
Cohen
Paullhamus Can't Speak at Reunion at Rochester
A local Commercial Club member and committee aide failed to secure Senator W. H. Paniham for the Rochester reunion of old settlers next Saturday. Tupossine for Rendtor Pani hants was used in the effort. No other speakers have been decided yet.
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Herbert Robinson
Commercial Club
Rochester
W. H. Paniham
Tupossine
Rendtor Panihants
Old-Time Hunting and Telephoto Calls Talk of Photos
Reading fragments describe early telephone use to see people via calls and cameras. Mentions a town named Ventorvilie and old postal imagery, with notes about delays and the idea of viewing a person at the other end. Contains garbled lines and historical-sounding references.
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Cai
Perso
Conti
Pho
Lewis County petition asks for Cowlitz River bridge
Eastern Lewis county voters and taxpayers petition Lewis County Commissioners for immediate construction of a bridge across the Cowlitz River near Riffe Nesika and Kosmos. They urge connecting roads and funds in forthcoming estimates to span the east and west parts of the county, citing long isolation due to poor roads.
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Lewis County
Cowlitz River
Fulton Ferry
Eostman and
Bute
Chehalis
Centralia
Board of County
Board of County Commissioners
Wash
Cowlitz
Riffe
Nesika
Kosmos
Equalizers Adjustments Completed by Lewis County Board
The Lewis County board of equalization Saturday completed its task of hearing complaints and making adjustments in the 1913 tax levy. Only minor complaints were presented for the most part. A readjustment of the Chehalis telephone tax was made, the assessment based upon the physical value of the system. A considerable number of complaints were heard, most of them of little importance.
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Lewis County
May Locate Creamery at Little Falls
A report from the Little Falls committee notes discussion on establishing a creamery in the town. The meeting highlights indicate questions about feasibility and support within the local territory and residents, with emphasis on funding and prospects for the new facility.
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Little Falls
New Foreclosures and Divorces Filed in Lewis County Court
New cases appear in the Lewis County Superior Court docket including foreclosure actions against Mary Brater and Adolph Knepra in a joint filing involving Andrew Spyder and Lumens. Additional filings list John Gari as a party in a multi-party dispute and a divorce action for Adolph Knepra and Mary Brater.
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Lewis Coutts
Mlartsi Ga
Divydvat Va
Andrew Spyder
Lumens
Mary Brateer
I Adolph Knepra
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