This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
7
County Engineer John Ward finished a survey of about 6,000 acres in Hangford valley for a proposed drainage district. The plan shows a ten foot fall, encouraging promoters to push ahead, with a petition being prepared to present to the county commissioners to organize the district and begin work.
Carl P Staeger of Staeger Bros Chehalis book and stationery firm incurs heavy losses from a recent disastrous fire in the county seat. He will not reopen, with the balance of his stock assigned to CO Dingrich. Staeger is well known and his decision will be met with regret by friends in both Twin Cities and the local area.
From September 1 Winlock tightens curfew enforcement requiring all persons under 16 to be taken into custody if found on the streets after 8 p.m. The town council arranged with a local mill to blow the curfew whistle signaling enforcement.
Mrs Eleanor Grace Crank of Tone died at the Employes hospital following an operation yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at Sticklin parlors tomorrow at 2 PM. She was 26. Survived by husband George Crank, three children James Edward Janie Jeaner, her parents, a sister and five brothers.
Farmers report varied results from recent rains with Charles Ives threshing 2,400 bushels of oats and some damage reported. George Millar anticipates an unusually heavy yield on Pord's Prairie as conditions improve, with yields estimated from 74 to 100 bushels per acre.
A Mineral Commercial Club representative asked Lewis county commissioners to appoint a town marshal to curb disturbances by a band of Tennesseans. The group allegedly terrorized Mineral last week by threats and drunken behavior. The request was refused.
Gunfire near the city dump grounds worries garbage wagon drivers and the city commission. A wallet narrowly missed a driver, a horse was frightened, and a bullet lodged in the wagon bed. Commissioners issue an edict prohibiting shooting at the dump pile with motions posted today.
Following Centralia Commercial Club success in arranging a farmers institute for December, Chehalis Citizens' Club aims to persuade Washington State College to host a similar institute in the county seat, contingent on local farmer interest.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an October 19 exam for forest and field clerk in the forest service and reclamation service to create eligibles for vacancies with salaries up to 1258 dollars per month. Qualified persons are urged to apply. females are eligible for reclamation service appointments only. Knowledge of stenography typewriting and basic bookkeeping is required. Apply to the secretary Vth 3m Service District Seattle Wash.
Notices printing and distribution are delayed as August blank notices for the September 10 primary have been received by County Auditor Varry BWolford and will be posted across the county once available.
Jon Avayst 644 and Jéverett Jones of this city wed Mina May Lowit of Nashville Tennessee yesterday in Chehalia. Aiadeo of the Ponce W. A. Wontovar officiated. The groom is well known in this city.
The board of county commissioners lists the polling place inspectors for the September 10 primary. Precincts include First Ward with H Ward A N Yantis and Mrs George Reynolds. Second Ward Martin Kulien Jr Mrs Mattie Bean and A W Jackson. Third Ward Wallace Conrad Sidney Gallagher and Mrs J O Davis. Fourth Ward W M Miller A Berlin and Mrs J EB Sturdevant. Kirti Ward R J Stoner W A Devber and Mrs Herbert Robinson. Sixth Ward C D Spencer Claude ikress and Mrs J4H Stout. Salter with Anion Howell Charles Haveland and Mrs Laura B Mars. Hanaford with Rufus Packwood Walter Eshom and Miss Mary Grimm. Greenwood Precinct Herman Young Fred Marmon and Mrs Verna Tate. Lincoln Precinct Miles Dison Charles Ingalls and Frank Witchey. Chik Precinct F A Drgelar M A Poynes and John Moore. Skookumchuck Precinct Ed Russell Mrs Kina Bower and R W Danaea.
The Lewis county Socialist ticket for fall elections lacks one candidate as R N Hawkell failed to meet the requirement. State law requires that candidates for school superintendent present a valid high grade certificate to the bounty auditor.
A sizeable Centralians turnout traveled to Rochester for the old settlers reunion hosted by the Rochester Commercial Club. The o'clock stock train carried many, with additional departures at 10 40 and about a dozen auto parties driving from the city.
Miss Hele Ort aged eight fell from a canoe after striking a log on a Chehalis River trip with J. E. Sears and two others. The splash sent her under but she resurfaced and was rescued by Sears and others. she suffered only frightful shock with no serious injuries.
A divorce petition filed in Lewis County Superior Court by Mrs. Dunstan follows a pattern of family trouble. Earlier events include the arrest of Dunston on charges of healing and threatening his wife, a suspended sentence, and subsequent custody actions involving their son Cecil sent to a state home for the feeble at Medical Lake. The case drew attention from the charity board and reached Governor Huy for a personal interview.
The Northern Pacific reports a crew installing a safety block system on the Kalama to Tenino main line, extending the Kelama Portland system. After completion of the Tenino to Tacoma double track, the system will be extended to Tacoma.
Diphtheria fears lead to isolation in Pe Ell as Piscantiong and another child from William Hawolski’s family fight the illness. A child died suddenly on Thursday night and a second child remains gravely ill, prompting public health measures to halt spread.
An unknown burglar or burglars entered the residence of W. G. Quick on F Street Saturday night and took 90 dollars in cash plus valuables. The Quick family suffered the loss while other tenants were not molested. The matter was reported to Sheriff Urquhart who is pursuing leads, but no clue was left behind. Authorities believe the method resembles past cases.
United Press Leased Wire reports Clarenge Darrow will face trial on a charge related to a juror in Los Angeles County Court. Judge WIM set the date for October 24 and indicated he will name a fidia to the case in the coming days.
The Chehalis lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose will be instituted in the next two weeks. On institution night officers will be elected and installed by a degree team from the Centralia Lodge. Delegations from Adna Lit tle Napavine and Winlock have applied for membership.
In a rapid match at Tenino Bucoda defeated Tenino 8 to 6. Bucoda took two of three games from Tenino in the last four weeks.
Two bad accidents occurred yesterday afternoon near Gate City during the motorcycle endurance run from Ta oma to Hoquiam. James M Anderson was badly bruised and shaken after colliding with a cow beyond Gate. R M Seaton lost his way, returned to Gate, started for Olympia with 20 minutes to go, and was thrown from his machine on a sharp turn, rendered unconscious, machine smashed.
About 80 prospective county teachers will take exams this week at Chehalis High School. The tests run Thursday Friday and Saturday under Superintendent Carrier supervision.
A Chehalis man named Shafer pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing a gold watch and two suits from a Rainier guest room. Judge Rice sentenced him to an indeterminate term at the state penitentiary in Monroe. The report notes unrelated figures about wealth and perceptual statistics.
The new state road between South Bend and Chehalis and Centralia and is now open for travel. Five auto parties tested the route yesterday and hailed it in good condition, with inquiries pouring in about the upcoming Southwest Washington Development Association meeting. The project links Grays Harbor via ocean beach to Tokeland and Lucre, offering beach or inland routes and even ship or barge transport for cars.
Toledo's finances are reported sound with assets of 1 007 and liabilities 202, leaving a surplus of 805. The treasurer's books show a 50 shortfall due to uncollected liquor licenses.
At a Chehalis Citizens Club meeting a delegation was appointed to attend the Southwest Washington Development Association gathering in South Bend this Thursday to Saturday. About 40 delegates from Chehalis are expected to participate in the event.
County commissioners have ordered a steam shovel to the site for dredging and drainage. Construction will begin this Saturday at the eastern end, carving a large trench and enabling dam and lake drainage in what officials call a landmark county project.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.