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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1911

Page

8

Organization of a city board of charities

A meeting at the Methodist church on November 29 discussed forming a Board of Charities. A committee including Rev. W H Thompson John Galvin Miss Requa N B Jaques William Scales Miss Cottrell and Mrs Kulskern was appointed to perfect the organization. A follow up meeting will be held at Mrs Kulskern home Friday night to complete the plan with Rev Robert Seid spearheading the movement.

Methodist Church Board of Charities W- H. Thompson John Galvin Requa N. B. Jaques William Scales Cottrell Robert Seid

Chehalis Beats Centralia In Muddy Gridiron Duel

Chehalis high school defeats Centralia 11 to 6 in a rough mud soaked game at Miller Field yesterday afternoon. Noble outpaced his rival on the ground, while Chehalis stars excelled in punt returns and the forward pass produced Chehalis first blood. Centralia scored in the third period but missed the extra point.

Chehalls Centralia Miller Noble Chehalis Dagr

Bank Ready to Move Into New Quarters

The Farmers and Merchants Bank will relocate to the corner of Tower Avenue and Mayle Street next Monday, with the structure nearly complete and ready for occupants. Articles of incorporation filed with County Auditor Swofford name D. F. Davis and others, forming Centralia Center with partners including L. Johnsen and M. We Winwines.

BANK NEW Quarters Commercial Club Farmers & Merchants Bank Tower Avenue Mayle Street Sofe Aml Recorda Parnere & Merelite Guathwest Washtorton Iarry Swofford Centralia Canter

Proposal Aims at 20 Percent Reduction in Fees

Nov 2 a committee and Attorney discuss settlement over street work cost disparities. Pratt offered a 1 percent reduction on paving costs around $1000 while the committee seeks a 20 percent cut. Pratt left for Portland to confer with his community and another meeting is set for Friday night. The dispute centers on the street being four feet longer than the initial measurement.

Warrar Pratt Portland

Marriage Licenses Issued in Chehalis Area

A marriage license was issued from Audster Swofford’s office in Chehalis to John Ty Smith of McCormick and Sadie A. McKibben of Port Hood. The ceremony took place yesterday afternoon at the bride’s sister’s home in Chehalis, officiated by Rev. Chiften. The couple will reside in McCormlok.

Audster Swofford Chehalis John Ty Smith McCormick Sadie A. McKibben Porthind Chiften Gormlok

Patterson Trial Ends Without Verdict in Murder Case

Denver November 29 jury in the murder trial of Mrs Patterson failed to render a verdict of not guilty. A deal was closed yesterday afternoon where the Somneveld Cigar Store, owned by C C Switvan, passed to James T. Jensen and his son who previously operated a pool room in Bling Washington.

Denver Somneveld Cigar C. C. Switvan Jamoa TD

Carpenters Dominate Bowling League Night

In a Wednesday match of the City Bowling League the Carpenters crushed their opponents 5874 to 224 in the first set and 214 to (score incomplete) in the second. Roberts led with a 202 high score and 188 average while Sreete and Wilkins posted top averages of 180 and 180 respectively.

Carpenters Centraiin Daily Chronicle Tofurs Aosinilir Nannigr Secom Maniche Chronicle Roberts Sreete The Chronicle Wilkins

Funeral services for Elizabeth Stark held today

The funeral for Elizabeth Stark, the one and a half year old daughter of William Stark, occurred at her father's home Tuesday afternoon. Father Pitzpatrick officiated at the Catholic service, and interment followed at Moonfitn View Cemetery.

Elizabeth Stark Eliazabeth Shirk William Stark Pitzpatrick Moonfitn View

Purchases Tackson Roadster From Tacoma Dealer

Dr Prhamop returned from Tacoma with a new C918 Jackaan roadster purchased through the Contralta Auto Company, the local agents for the car. The car was driven down from Tacoma and acted in a highly efficient manner.

Guilty Pleas in Times Building Dynamite Case

The McNamara brothers admitted guilt in the Times Building dynamite case after earlier not guilty pleas. John and James McNamara confessed to placing dynamite at the Liellewys Iron Works and Times Building. Sentencing set for December 5. John faces one year to life, James life or hanging. Clarence Darrow spoke for the defense amid wild trial rumors.

LOS Angele John B. McNamara Liellewys Iron Works John McNamara James McNamara Times Clarence Darrow Jim John al Scott Horton Tabor McNamara

CANDIDATES ALL WART WATER ORDINANCE PASSED

The water meeting at Maison on Wednesday evening drew nearly all candidates with two absent. Most signed petitions for mayor or signer roles, and the meeting aimed to gauge support for an ordinance adoption, with further sessions planned tonight.

Maison Sali Ue

Wickersham Address on Government Power and Direct Legislation

Attorney General Wickersham argued that government power should be limited and that direct legislation by the people is unsafe. He warned that holding companies and broad democratic schemes threaten liberty, urging careful reliance on appointed judges and representative government.

Wickersham

Truce Offered Rebels in Hope of Peace Plan

United Press dispatch reports a three day truce agreed between government and rebels to discuss peace terms. If no agreement, the truce could extend fifteen days as talks move toward a settlement in Shanghai under Chinese government terms.

United Press Prin, der Uno Shangtai Yuan

Progressives Rebuffed By Tacoman Delegation Motion

In Tacoma a motion to send a delegate to a proposed conference in Tacoma of progressive Republicans over a presidential primary session was defeated by a standing vote. P Green of South End Improvement Club led the motion. three votes favored it while critics called the move Seattle influenced. Speakers argued for signing the petition as individuals to avoid further factional trouble within the local progressives.

Tacoma Progressive Republicana Central Improvement League P. Green South End Improvement Club M. LeCrone West Improvement Club Seattle

Wan Struck By Train Near Ruecoda

A passenger train struck 68 year old John Bros a while he walked along the tracks near Ruecoda yesterday afternoon. He was placed on the same train to the station and taken to Temine for treatment. His right hand injuries, arm, and body were severely bruised with possible internal damage feared.

Trials delayed as jurors questioned in Franklin case

In Los Angeles District Attorney Fredericks asked for a court continuance to 2 pm to allow further investigation in the Franklin bribery case. The judge granted the request. The twelfth venire of fifty was examined. fifteen qualified and twenty three were excused. Clarice Durrow denied reports of defense funds being used for bail or aid.

Los Angeles Cal Atorney Fredericks Althon Hedericks

Winlock Nominates Tickets for City Election

A monthly meeting in Winlock nominated a People's ticket for the December 5 election. The slate includes TW. Raught, HG Cess and PL J. Berkom for councilmen and George P. Wall for treasurer. It endorses the People, Citizens and Socialist tickets.

Winlock People’s TW. Raught HG Cess PL J. Berkom Qeorge P. Wall Thlawiankos Peoplea The Citizens Socialiste

Grandmother Granted Custody in Noted Lewis County Divorce

John W. Roberts of Morton was granted a divorce from Sylvia Roberts by Judge Rica after a two day trial over custody of two young children. Guardians named were Mr and Mrs David Burton of near Randle, with Roberts allowed supervised access. Roberts had pleaded guilty to a criminal assault in Randle and was sentenced to Walla Walla, marriage to provide legality for the children.

John W. Robers Morton Sylvia Roberts Rica Lewis County Superior Court Sali Chehalis Roberts Randle Walla Walls

Chehalis City Pays Claim From Rope Accident Injury

The city council settled the claim by J. Jd. Sticklin for 87 dollars after an incident on a dark day when a rope stretched across a street caused injury. The accident involved a Chehalis presiding official and high mobile pricing in the area, with the city covering medical expenses.

J. Jd. Sticklin Chehalis Mgr Stick Lin

Adna Blacksmith Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence

In Adna the case against L B Young, accused of a disturbance and assault on Mrs O L Santhed, was dismissed in the Superior Court yesterday due to insufficient evidence to convict. Prosecutor J B Huxton moved to dismiss after the ruling.

J. B. Huxton L. B. Young Adna

Escaped Convict Recaptured Near Mes-Prillook Quarries

A convict escaped from Mes-Prillook quarries yesterday afternoon but was recaptured and returned to the institution before authorities learned of the escape. Marshal SW. Juinksoi of Adma led the recapture. Rumors connect the incident to regional groups using centers as checkpoints. Meanwhile, local thefts include seven stolen turkeys by Mo Robinson and 14 turkeys missing from Mrs. Tutoah Anderson in the same area.

Mes- Prillook SW. Juinksoi Adma Petey Lieving Centealke Tns Thade Losang Mo Robinson Hebedi

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