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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1912

Page

8

Strike Court Disposes Chehalis Coal Clash Cases

At the Murphy and Johnson mine in Chehalis a street fight between strike-breaker John Rosenstein and union miners John Dunn and Steve Marine led to four cases before Judge Allen. Warrants circulated in both directions. all cases were dismissed except Marine, who faced a $10 fine plus costs.

Murphy & Johnson Chehalis Allen John Rosenstein John Dunn Sreve Marine Rosenstien Oite Rosenatlep Ong Marine

Chehalis Establishes Accident Fund for Damages

The city commission of Chehalis voted to inaugurate an accident fund. Previously all damage claims were paid from the general expense fund. Mayor Coleman instructed City Treasurer Allen to levy a half mill tax levy for the fund for the next year.

City Commission of Chehalis Coleman Allen

Canine furor looms in Chehalis over city plans

Indignant residents threaten action as Chehalis dogs may rally to protect grievances against the city commission. Mayor Coloniar's order triggers focus on a potential meeting to draft a saving plank for dog owners before official moves.

Chehalis Coloniar Thy

City Levy Rumors Dominate Chehalis Proceedings

A garbled report from Chehalis hints at an unusually heavy year due to high costs and planned improvements. The text mentions Treasurer Alley and a proposed levy, with ongoing city discussions and potential delays in funding.

Chohalis Rome Mayer Olen Luietene Alley

Washington Oregon Power Franchise Request Amid Regional Route Change

The Independent Electric Company and the Washington Oregon Power Corporation seek county commissions franchises to build a power line from Napavine through to supply towns including Winlock Little Falls and Castle Rock. The project would alter the route from the old Military road in southern Lewis county to the BR Leonard road. Residents Herman and Arthur Fowler and Seattle and Centralia visitors figure among those mentioned in the notice.

Eleetric Company Comming Washington-Oregony Corporation Lina Napavine Lewis County

Chehalis Lodge to Organize Loyal Order of Moose

The Chehalis lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose, now under course of organization, will be instituted at a large meeting in Chehalis on September 2. Loren zo Dow leads a Tacoma Moose delegation, with the Tacoma lodge to perform the floor work. The Chehalis group has grown rapidly and will start with a substantial membership.

Chehalis

Old Indian Chief John Heeton Dies Near Tenino

The funeral for John Heeton, 85, an old Indian chief who died at his home near Tenino Monday, was held there at 1 pm. Indian delegations from nearly every state reservation attended. Heeton had lived in the area for years and was famed as a friend to whites.

John Heeton Tenino

New Carnegie Library Nears Completion

Progress on the new Carnegie library accelerates beyond local expectations. Exterior work is finished and plasterers are through. Interior work will begin in about two weeks, with finishing touches planned to follow.

Theft charge filed in Lewis County court

A magistrate reported that Henry Witte was charged with a single count of larceny yesterday in Lewis County court. Attorney W. Bishop represented the defense while the complainant was unnamed in the docket notes. The case seeks standard remedies and will proceed to future hearings.

Avarsr Talor Lewis For Conuoy Ehieging Henry Witte Hareeny

Pioneer Bucoda resident Joseph Gibson dead at 78

Joseph Gibson aged 78 a Bucoda pioneer died Saturday morning at his Bucoda area home. Born in Indiana in 1848 he traveled west by wagon reaching Oregon City in 1852 and later engaged in lumbering on Puget Sound. He served in the 1855 Indian War and held posts as postmaster and county commissioner at Slaughter in King and Thurston counties. Nine children survive in Washington state. Funeral was held Monday.

Joseph Gibson Bucoda Wiles Casa County Indiana California Oregon City Ore Puget Sound Grand Mound Slaughter King County Thurston County Gibson Texino Buceda Washington’ Pioneers Washingston B. F. Gibson Toke R. O. Gibson B. Gibson I.B. Gibson F. V. Gibson Buconda Mary L. Montgomery Censtralia Joseph A. Gibson Leham Anna A. Churchill EB Street Tacoma Francis Frederick Seattle

Seidel to Speak in Contra Costa in October

A letter from J Mahlon Barnes campaign manager for Emil Seidel announces Seidel will address a noonday meeting in Contra Costa on October 15 or 16. After failure to secure a date for Eugene V Debs local Socialists shifted focus to Seidel, with efforts described as more successful.

J. Mahlon Barnes Emil Seidel Mibwaukee Seidel Eugene V. Deus Looal

Prominent Centralia Des. Here Prominent Centralia Des. Here

Paleier, a prominent resident of Centralia, died at his home after a lengthy illness. He planned to move to Seattle and go west, but his health deteriorated and he passed away in the morning. Cremation or funerary plans were not clear.

Paivher

Fires Raze Twin Cities as Incendiaries Suspected

Twin Cities fire departments report a spate of blazes in the past three days with at least two fires attributed to incendiary causes. Seattle and Chehalis crews joined the effort after multiple emergency calls strained local service. The Maryland, carrying Secretary Knox and his party, arrives at Puget Sound Navy Yard and is prepared for loading and painting before Seattle calls on August 21.

Algubt Twin Cities Chehalis United Press Seattle Wash Ang Maryland Knox Puget Sound Navy Yard Seward

Gibson Seeks Thurston County Commissioner Seat

C S Gibson of Nucoda campaigns for Thurston county commissioner with strong backing expected from Tening and Encoda, the two largest towns in his district. Local observers note robust community interest as the race advances.

C. S. Gibson Nucoda Thurston County Tening Encoda

South Bend Prepared to Care for All

South Bend plans hotel shortage mitigation for the Southwest Washington Development association convention August 29 31 with sleeper trains sidetracked by Northern Pacific. Executive committee notes strong attendance and a business heavy schedule in the Commercial Club building with extensive meeting rooms and elegant furnishings.

United Prees South Bend Washington Development Association Northern Pacific Commercial Club Amusement Committee

Troubled by Coyotes Around Petersburg Chicken Yards

A Petersburg area reports coyotes threatening local poultry with more than two dozen missing chickens. Dead birds found in yards, and fear grew until Leary Brooks killed a large coyote near his Wes shut by a Dine chicken yard, reversing the mood with a dramatic turn of fate.

Petersburg Nortis Lidtetl Leary Brooks Y Cuigkens Uattan

Hits Huase with Goose and Other Morning Mayhem

A chaotic afternoon scene near the bungalow theater ends with property wreckage. Police report a violent incident causing damage and a claimed loss of about 320 dollars, with witnesses describing a tense confrontation and unclear motives in the street scene.

Willan Mann Attends Tenino Dance in Lake Bentom Area

Willan Mann of Lake Bentom visits at the home of Mr and Mrs William Lemon. The Heys dance in Tenino last Saturday night drew many Centralia couples with total receipts of 142.10 dollars.

Willan Mann Lake Bentom William Lemon Tenino Centralia

City Raises City Electrician Salary Only

City officials amended salary ordinance after an agreement with City Electrician Dicker son promised a $108 monthly increase after six months if satisfactory. Ordinance changes set electrician at 125 monthly. other positions kept or altered, garbage man duties reassigned to city.

Dickerson Fice Ity City City Electrician News Examiner Cily

Quarry at Tenimo La ore WS Men

The government jetty work at Aberdeen is halted for the year due to the pending sundry bill. The Hercules sand stone quarry at Tenino has laid off workers, with shipments paused. Married men and those with homes are cleaning debris from the February explosion and preparing stone for resumption of shipping next year.

Congress Aberdeen Hercules Tenia Compani Wes Tenino Holmes Ticino Sud

Burbank Bets Md of Goverient Waitington

Fragmented entry notes a government related action involving Luther Burbank and entities such as New Messen and Lai ye whe fogi etoile. Readable names imply a formal disposal or arrangement with a governor or official body amid unclear context.

United Press Waitington Gemile Luther Burbank Lg Vora

ATEA WANTS HELP AT SEA NEAR CALIFORNIA

A wireless call for aid from the steamer Washington was picked up today by the Standard Oil bridge No 91. The fall was faint and the baggage's operator could not get a reply. The Washington was two days out from San Francisco.

Tucneme Calif IGA Washington Standard Oil Bridge Bagge San Francisco

Far Prospects Brighten at Southwest Washington Fair Meeting

Monday in Chehalis the Southwest Washington Fair Association executive board reviewed this year exhibits. Northern Pacific Railway seeks larger grain and Brass displays for its St Paul exhibit, praised for last year’s impact. Racing purses total $5,000, track condition praised, livestock display strong with renewed exhibitor turnout. Belmont Sisters Balloon company signed for four days of double ascensions. Trick horses from Centralia to appear all week. Guideless Pacer added to attractions. Poultry entries from last year set at 699 thirds, with more entries expected this year.

Chehalis Southwest Washington Fair Association Northern Pacific Rail Way Company St. Paul Sater Chebaugh Geo. R. Walker Association Northern Pacific C. Truesdell Centralia Belmont Sisters Balloon Company Etry

Pair Up On Way To Southwest Washington Fair

Jorge R. Walker secretary of the Southwest Washington Pair Association reports a letter from C L Airey western motion agent for the Northern Pacific noting the Silver Cup will arrive soon for the smallest and best exhibit at the fair. The cup is offered by the Northern Pacific in addition to the standard prize of 250 for storage and exhibition.

Jorge R. Walker Southwest Washington Pair Association C. L. Airey Western Motion Northern Pacific

Big Tiger Deal In Dayad AMSAT Office Transfer

A Monday deal involved the AMSAT offices and a four month transfer with Dory Carpany securing leading rights at Dest. The agreement confirms the prize owner, L te Cows, and outlines passing provisions to the new holder amid unspecified terms.

Dayad Dory Mer Anh Dory Carpany

Double Wedding Performed at Chehalis Parsonage

Reverend I A La Bob Lotta presided yesterday afternoon at his Chehalis parsonage over a double wedding ceremony. The couples Sidney Chestain with Liseta May Adams and Joyd E. Ramey with Lula Mabel Adams, all of Labum, will reside there after marriage.

Chehalis Yeaterday I. A. la Boblotta Sidney A. Chestain Liseta iMay Adama Joyd E. Ramey Lula Mabel Adams Labum Lobam

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