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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1912

Page

8

Alpha county opens new high school building soon

The Alpha town school to be ready for occupancy by the August 21 opening. The new high school will include two years of high school in the course and gain state accreditation, aiding students in the county's east end. Miss Helen Kalbus, formerly of Whitworth, will run the high school, with Miss Clara Frederick of Chehalis teaching grades.

Alpha Helen Kalbus Whitworth Clara Frederick Chehalis

Big Crowd Promised for South Bend Conference

Secretary E. A. Merrell of the Southwest Washington Settlers Agency reports all commercial clubs within the Southwest Washington Development Association pledge to send delegations to the upcoming meeting in South Bend from August 29 to 31. Indications point to one of the largest attendances in the association’s history.

E. A. Merrell Southwest Washington Settlers Agency Southwest Washington Southwest Washington Development Association Tle South Bend

Veteran OES at Walville Passes Away

Alexander Miles Wiwell an old soldier of Walville died at his home Monday night from the infirmities of advanced age. He enlisted in Company TP 22nd Missouri Volunteers and served three years and four months in the Civil War. He is survived by four daughters two of whom live in Walville. The funeral was held in Chebalis Friday.

Alexander Miles Wiwell Walville 22Nd Missouri Volunteers Teld I Chebalis

Kla ber Will Filed With Bounty Glerk In Titani Disaster

The will of the late Merman Kla ver, a Lewis county victim in the Titanié disaster, has been filed with County Clerk Montfort. Appraisers Jigligon Kenover and Crawhart are to value the large Rhier property in the county.

Merman Klaver Lewis County Montfort M. Jigligon W. H. Kenover W. M. Crawhart Rhier Ae Holding

Leham Couple Married Here Yesterday

A Leham couple, Tuph A Newnts and Miss ith Trene VWiveary, wed at Miss Myrtle Corteril’s home in Leham area yesterday with Rev. Robert I. Eld officiating. The bride and groom are local residents. the groom is pursuing studies in the city. A light-hearted aside notes pork prices as a compliment to be called a hog.

Tuph A. Newnts Ith Trene Vwiveary Wen Tov Myrtle Corteril Ovhani Yeaterday Robert I Eld aMelited Careemony Leham Felson Wastooss College

Chehalis 10 Launches Round Against Autos

City Attorney C A Studebaker and Chehalis officials plan a strict campaign against violators of city traffic laws. Fines will rise from one to one hundred dollars for speed violations and lights infractions. Motorcyclists and persistent offenders face vigorous prosecution as peace officers target dangerous night driving.

C. A. Studebaker Chehalis Matcces Chehglis

Funeral Held for Morton Resident Postmaster

The funeral of George Hopgood, a Morton resident for 20 years, was held yesterday afternoon. He died at his home Sunday, aged over 70, with services conducted by Silver Creek lodge of Masons. He served as Morton postmaster until his health forced resignation, and is survived by one son who is currently in Morton business ventures.

George Hopgood Morton Tanguspines Silver Creek

Hla leg punctured by crowbar at Napavine mill

A Japanese fireman at the Somerville mills in Napavine was severely injured when a crowbar used to force a belt on a pulley was driven through the fleshy part of his leg. Doctors expect recovery if no complications arise.

Somerville Napavine

Bound Over After Desolate Cain Dust Arrest

R C Mohney and May Ness were arrested by police Monday near the fair grounds. They pleaded guilty to a charge of loud cohabitation before Justice Charles Hoss and were bound over to the salveril court under bonds of four thousand dollars each.

R. C. Mohney May Ness Fair Grounds Justice of the Peace Charles Hoss Savellor Court

Clark progress from August 3 GOP constable bid

In Chirk, Orntinna, candidate Megowthy led the Republican bid for constable in the fusion court race. He withdrew from the Republican ticket and seeks removal from the ballot while asking Progressive votes not to be counted.

Chirk Chiely Eltet Potlee Wid Megowthy Fustion Court Orntinna Constable Theket Boo Vaydhaate

Gentralians Marooned by Incoming Tide at Port Granville

Ed Watson Jack Heath and Mabel Slusser, workers at the Chur Chill Glove factory, were stranded on a rock near Pacific Beach as an incoming tide left them marooned from noon to 10 PM Monday. A photographer escaped to safety but the others could not follow, though all endured cold with no serious injuries. Rumors of drownings caused unease in Aberdeen.

Ed. Watson Jack Heath Mabel Slusser Churchill Glove Factory Port Granville Pacific Beach Siptographer Iographer Batty Aberdeen

New Leader for Local Eagle Band Takes Helm

August 210 reports Proffitt resigning as leader of the Eagle band after seven of the last ten years at the helm. L. E. Treatagne succeeds him, bringing Northwest band experience from Baker City Oregon and the White Swan band. He led Baker concert band to a silver cup at the Elks carnival in Los Angeles and plans to elevate the local group to top state status this winter.

Doho Proffitt Eagle Band L. E. Treatagne Treatagne Northwest White Swan Baker City Ore Baker Los Angeles Proffitt

War on Speeding Automobiles and Motorcycles

Following city complaints, Chief of Police Scheider will launch a campaign against speed maniacs racing through Centria streets. An ordinance caps speeds at eight miles on paved streets and twelve on other streets, with enforcement to the limit. Offenders will be brought to police court and face fines from one to one hundred dollars.

UGUST City Commission Scheider Centralia

Secretary to Japan Envoy Stops in Seattle on Tokyo Mission

United States special envoy to attend the late Mikado's funeral arrived at Vancouver and was transferred to a Seattle boat. He plans to depart for the Orient from Seattle and declined to be interviewed.

Ancouver Krex Nartiate Apan United States Mikado Vancouver Tude Seattle Orient

Kans wives back suffrage drive with chicken tract fund

In Ther a Kans A ne Sta farmers wives and daughters grow reluctant about suffrage, forming a chicken tract to raise money for the campaign. They plan to devote funds to support the cause while noting the first fundraising effort in the state since the Civil War. Matrimony and alimony rhyme, but when mixed they spoil married life.

Thera Nansis Hte

Centralia Teachers Assigned for coming term

Aug 22 Centralia superintendent R B Kellogg announced the teaching staff for the new term opening September 3 The changes include Carl Pitzer as music supervisor replacing Phoebe Wadsworth and E R B Thomas as high school principal E T Hartnett to head manual training Ruth Kennedy to lead domestic science The report lists the full instructor assignments across several buildings and grades with numerous named teachers and roles.

R. B. Kellogg City Schoola Carl Pitzer Phoebe Wadsworth E. R B. Thomas Centralia E. T. Hartnett Mias Ruth Kennedy I. It Kellogg Plizer Aviste Kd. Thomas Pearl Sie Pearl Sie @ndy, BEuglish; Annie Merrick Flora Koch W. F. Woll Mabel Cooper Hhrook Comercial BE. T. Manal Ruth Carlehorus Ela Hida Ekty Race David Ne Gonde Dlea

Tryan At Bore Dodge War Speech Given in Iowa Meet

United Press Leased Wire reports Willan J. Ryan delivered one of three Chautauqua speeches. He plans more talks in the state this summer. The speaker aimed to align with Governor Wilson of New Jersey and the vice president on wartime policy.

United Press Fort Bodan Willan J. Ryan

Standard Oil Chief Details Campaign Contributions

John D. Archibald president of Standard Oil testified before the Senate committee, detailing contributions to the 1904 Republican campaign. He said $109,000 went to Cornelius Buss, $25,000 to Senator Penrose, with further sums totaling $275,400 to the Republican side, and he described Roosevelt’s alleged pressure and internal disputes over the funds. Archibald denied altering or falsifying letters and said Roosevelt never thanked the company for its support.

Washington Roosevelt Standard Oil Company Senate Committee John D. Archibald Archibald Henry H. Rogers Henry Tilford Cornelius W. Buss New York National Campaign Committee Senator Penrose Buss Bliss Clapp Penrose Ar. Archibald Archibold Hills Archipont Standard 631 Dlai Standard Rogers Liss Jones Garfield Europe William Rockefeller Tilford Cortelyou Follo John D. Archibold Senate Republicans George B. Cortelyou National Commiittee

Protest Against Huwards Appointment Shrouded in City Meetings

In Relsangham Washington on August 21 protesters voiced opposition to C. W. Howard's appointment following the resignation of diaidge C. Ho Hanford. A Diveressives meeting urged action and telegrams were sent to officials. Local leaders including County Attorney Bixby and White led the protests, with many calling for broader resistance and possible political action. The unrest echoes earlier regional scandals involving the Me Hoote Gorton case and the state court.

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Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a California fellow and a series of garbled terms. Readable bits reference a bucket, joke, and various nonsensical names, with no clear event, date, or stake.

Wooran Attends Event Amid Odd Garb Report

A garbled OCR note describes a person named Wooran attending a government event. The text suggests unusual dress described as plucked and tall dread, with unclear location details.

Unclear fragmentary input prompts potential names

The source text is garbled and unreadable leaving no coherent event or entities to summarize into a titled news item or factual summary.

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