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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1910

Page

8

Stabber of Scholtz Sentenced to Five Years

William Rouse pleaded guilty in Chehalis to stabbing Night Clerk Scholtz at St Helens hotel. He received a sentence of not less than five years with the remainder to be determined. Scholtz sustained serious skull injuries from the attack but was expected to recover.

Chehalis William Rouse Scholtz St. Helen’s Chehais Rouse le Anan Indys Rico Strouene Pettt

Two Accidents Mar Chehalis Work Scene

In Chehalis on November 20 John Penrish a bridge carpenter of Dirteil sustained a badly mangled leg after a heavy timber fell during a shift mishap. A fellow worker was injured as the timber rebounded, but no life is reported lost and the limb may be saved. Local visits and society notes follow with brief town news and notices.

Chehalis John Penrish Sohaliy

Latter Day Saints Targets Lewis County Areas

Chehally Dee 2 Marmot missionaries operate in Lewis county with evangelists departing from Galt Lake church. Converts seek to win more adherents as two elders complete a week of services in Toledo Forest Dryad Doty Napavine Little Falls Walock.

Lewis County Evangelista Galt Lake Toledo Forest Dryad Doty Napavine Little Falls Walock

Casey Sentenced After Beating Rival at Sanctuary

Nov 80 at Chehatla Justice Westover jailed laborer Casey for 30 days on a charge of beating friend Jobo Menaha. The two had been in a guard area when Casey struck Morahan, who fled to Meyt resort where Casey pursued and finished the chastisement, witnessed by a shocked bystander.

Casey Peave Westover Jobo Menaha Morahan Finich Chehalis Whmam Fagan

Chehalis Man Warrants Arrest After Bamboo Fight

Nov 30 in Chehalls a warrant was issued for John Clay who is wanted for an assault. The charge states Clay attacked Dr. Buteda and beat neighbor women, with further minor injuries. Police later made an arrest in the case.

Chehalls Pease Meanfort Dohn Clay Buteda Forrest Clay

Mary Murphy Laid to Rest in Little Falls

Mary Murphy, aged resident of Centralia and Chehalls, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon in Little Falls. She died last Saturday after a long county life, survived by a husband who died seven years ago and by sons and daughters who are well known in the county.

Chehalls Mary Murphy Centratia Little Falls

Governer’s Mansion Fire Alarm Reed Frightens Mao Family

A smoke cloud from the governor’s basement caused a scare at the Olympia mansion. Investigators found the furnace worker had grown tobacco in the garden and hung a large bunch of leaven near the furnace. no damage occurred and the incident prompted a safety check.

Governors Olympia Dee Sataka Mao Ghowad Cnre

Chehalis Inches Toward Steam Heating For City

Chehalis will soon have steam heating as O K Palmer’s project advances. Municipal consent is given, ordinances accepted, and the Chehalls Centralia Heating Company forms with RK Ball as franchise holder. Capitalization runs 10 000 to 12 000 dollars, serving local business first and spreading to nearby areas by owner request.

Chehalis O. K. Palmer RK. W. Ball Chehalls-Centralia Heating Company

Unprecedented License Rush Hits Lewis County

Chekutlis December article notes an unusual rush at the County Clerk’s office with a full week of activity at the licensing counter. Ministers and justices of the peace face despair as couples apply, spurred by shankegiving and anticipate Christmas business. Auditor Swafford awaits further patronage.

Ardinne Lewis County Auditor 'Swafford

Runaway Pair Land in Prison After Elopement

Mrs E Larson wife of a Rainier hotel man and her lover McDonald were arrested in a city hotel last night in the presence of the angry husband. Sheriff Graubart and deputies tracked the couple across cities as the husband demanded full legal action against the pair.

Chehatis Bee Raker E. Larsson Rainier Qogon McDonald Warman Graubar

Prominent Farmer Traveled to County Seat by Train

F. M. Spenerr of Erie visited Thohalis last Wednesday to show the poor road conditions. He rode to Winlock by wagon, then took the train to Chehalis, highlighting how bad roads hinder travel for inland Lowla County residents.

F. M. Spenerr Erie Thohalis Winlock Chehalis Lowla County

Chehalis Bank to Move Into New Building

Preparations are underway to transfer Chehalis National Bank into its new quarters at 800N Chehalis. The safe is being moved, fixtures shipped, and installation will follow. building completion will take weeks, with a year opening planned. A separate incident recounts a man mistaking oil for liquor, causing a near poisoning scare at a lodging house.

Chehalis Chehalis National Bank

Lectures on Alaska Draw Large Vancouver Audience

The Rev. P. A. LaViolette of Chehalis Methodist Church delivered a lecture on Alaska in Vancouver Washington. He lived in the north for two years and spoke from first hand knowledge to a large audience, in the week prior to December 2.

Chekai P. A. LaViolette Chehal's Methodist Church Alaska Vancouver Wash

Many Cases on Next Week's Court Docket

The superior court docket for next week shows a heavy criminal calendar with more than half the week devoted to hearings. Several important civil cases are scheduled in the court’s final days.

Cachalis Dee Superior Court

Mrs. Richmond Taken by Death In Winlock Community

Mrs. Tress Richmond, a respected resident of Winlock, died in this city last Wednesday after a lingering illness. The remains were taken to her home and interment was made in Comtitz.

Shelily Dee Tress Richmond Winlock Tata Comtitz

Power's Saw Slashes Arm in Plank-Sawing Accident

While sawing a plank at his home rear Monday afternoon, John P Power's saw snapped and the blade curved, striking his left arm and causing a severe wound with heavy bleeding before aid arrived.

Chibalig Dee 2 John P. Power Mr. ‘Powers

Woodmen Meet at Nada Vine Tomorrow Night

Cheluilly Dee 2 Marvers of the Mederh Woodmen of America from Centralia and Che mix lodges will assemble in Napavine tomorrow night when a time of candidates will be initiated. The Centralia team will attend to the details.

Cheluilly Dee Mederh Woodmen of America Centralia Napavine Centrelia

Forty-Nifty Fine Settles Clay Assault Case

The Beaufort Justice of the Peace fined fifty dollars and costs after a misreported fight between Tucoda and Clay. The court found Tucoda attacked first while Clay retaliated, correcting an earlier neighbor account.

Pease Beaufort Fe Forest Tucoda Justice Court Clay Tha Man

Fruit Growers Move to Form Lewis County Association

Chehalid Dee reports fruit growers of Lewis County are organizing a Fruit Growers Association with strong citizen support. Twenty subscribers have already sent stock payments, with many more offers of backing. early contributors include Dr. Coleman N B Coffman Elmer Scherer G R Walker B A Bartholomew Fred Mack H C Coffman F Deggeller C O Gingrich John West T J Long A A Hall Andrew Hillberger Fred Donehoe Everett Co Fred Hoff W C Ulbrick LK H Thompson and W E F.

Lewis County Dr. Coleman N.B. Coffman Elmer Scherer

Near Drowning Rescue Near Viaduct Incident

Joe Palinski a mill laborer wandered in the dark near a viaduct and nearly drowned while struggling in shallow water. Frank Sheddy spotted him with a bogey lamp and rescued him, pulling him to safety after Palinski slipped twice and cut his head.

Deek Joe Palinski Frank Sheddy Palizski

Knights of Pythias to Hold Masquerade Ball

Chehatis lodge of Chehatiz will stage its annual masquerade ball at the Glide theatre on New Year's Eve. The Knights of Pythias event is noted as one of the season’s key coastal functions, drawing members and guests in festive attire.

Chehatis Knights of Pythias Lodge Chehatiz Glide Theatre K. P

Chehalis Crippled By Influx Of Unwanted Tramps

In Chehalis a large group of tramp cripples arrived from Sound cities amid police supervision. County health officer Dr. Cogman received several requests from them to settle in Lewis County poor house, but as nonresidents, Dr. Coleman refused and dispatched them to the marshal for disposition.

Cogman Lewis County Coleman

Rev Ryder Speaks At High School In Russia Era

Rev Ryder pastor of the Christian Church of Custralia gave the High School talk on Peter IJins. Supt Kellogg briefed on the life work of Twleta whose recent feat eased. Kellogg praised men who stand for right and justice. BR A Millar of Chohatis became proud father of a son born yesterday afternoon. Both Miller and Master Miller are progressing well.

Ryder Christian Church of Custralia Stlenty Phan Ivins Kelloss Twleta Russia Petetols Taimantty Ile Lot Kelloggs BR. A. Millar Chohatis

Chehalis Sees Burst of Building Along Market Street

Chehalis experiences a construction surge with five new business sites rising on Market Street near the depot. Schultz contractor’s building, a new theater, and Burnett jewelry store move in nearby, while Henry Mandles prepares to open a men’s shop from Denver. More residences along the route and vacant lots awaiting development signal a vibrant growth phase for Lewis County’s county seat.

Chebpila Dee Chehalis Lewis County Market Street Marext Street Reading Street Schultz Contrets Thestra Sheldon Star and Washington Mercial Burnett Brothers Henry Mandles Burnetts Denver Mandles Ite St. Helen Chehavis

Old Chehalis business spots to become Surrett Brothers center

Old commercial Glock Ons in Chehalis are transformed into a pre date commercial center. Surrett Brothers and Heart Mathlee will house operations today or tomorrow. Residents hope the project eases city pain and spurs growth. Nearby railroad traffic highlights a large Harrison & Pepin warehouse and store, a focal point for trackside business as trains pass.

Che Bolls Tale Place Surrett Brothers Heart Mathlee Joe Wrein Vallday Chehalis Herrison & Pepin

Railroad agent resigns after seven years in Aberdeen

Ider has resigned as agent for the Northern Pacific hutle and company in West Aberdeen after seven years of service. He had been connected with railroading for 83 years and will enter business.

West Aberdeen Doc I. Ider Northern Pactie Hutle and Company Hax Konta Hidler

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