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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1911

Page

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Council Votes Down Gravity Water Ordinance

The city council rejected the gravity water ordinance by six to one after a judiciary committee report. Mayor Guerrier and council members debated water sources and testing, with concerns over Newaukum water sufficiency and the timing of a commission government.

Stewart Tiller Watson Davis Breen Kuflen Kent Judiciary Committee Newaukum Tilley Cue Kulien Guerrier Commission J. B. Lease Ease Atturtnng Tease Soundman Stewart Washington-Oregon Corporation

Aged Mother in Poverty Case Before City Council

A case of an aged, poverty stricken mother and two sons who contribute nothing to her support was presented to the city council last night. The house owner has donated rent free for months and the chief of notice was instructed to address the matter.

Northeast City Water Drain Proposal Reported

At a council meeting on December 1, the engineering committee announced that residents in the northeast part of the city seeking a Logan Avenue drainage have formed a contract to perform the work. The drainage plan includes piping and an overflow relief that will redirect surface water.

Ennaci! Committee Cowneil Lst Rity Logan Mithdeis

Infant Son of Grand Mound Family Dies at Capital

Richard James, infant son of Mr and Mrs R James of Grand Mound, died in the city yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the Grand Mound church tomorrow afternoon with IJ W Thompson officiating. Interment will be in the Grand Mound cemetery.

Grand Mound Richard James Mra. R. &. James Honda T IJ. W. Thompson Grand, Mound

Crossing Proposed Over Mill Ditch Near Orting Street

Residents urge a crossing over the mill ditch to connect with Orting street. Mr. Grafton presented the plan as council discussed the creation of an improvement district and the trestle and fill needed to span the low land about two blocks north of Maine street.

Orting Street Grafton Maine Street

Suspected thief arrested after Lebam store break in

Hinmer Bratshaw, a young man suspected of breaking into the store of Joseph Amrheim at Lebam last Friday night, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster and Chief of Police Doyle. He was taken to South Bend for trial by a deputy from the Pacific County sheriff's office.

Hinmer Bratshaw Joseph Am

Fords Prairie Couple Wed in Simple Morning Ceremony

Forda Prairie resident G. Doe married Forda Prairie resident Anna Saundora in a ceremony at the home of the Broom. Rev. H. W. Homp won conducted the rites. The couple departed for a two weeks honeymoon following the ceremony.

Doe, G Doin Banndors Forda Prairie Te Lame of the Broom Anna Saundora Ords Prairie H. W.hompwon Henaymoon

Chehalis High School Rings in Basketball Season

Chehalis High School begins basketball under Coach Wright after a strong football run. Class teams formed and the best players will be chosen for the varsity five. Manager Mayfield plans an solid schedule to showcase the team.

Chehalis High Wright Mayfield

Paving Adesomento Protest Reaches City Council

At a city council meeting last night a petition by property owners protested the assessments to be levied for paving by Warken Construction Company. They argued charges exceed the contract price and urged reevaluation of the costs.

Warken Construction Company

ANA ELECTS OFLC OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR

At the regular meeting of Ivy Camp No. 19838 Royal Neighbors of America the following officers were elected for the coming year: Pianhoth Andrew oracle, Magside Stockdaleff vice oracle, Teachal Thintor chancellor, Rossie Sturdevant recorder, Anna Palmer receiver, Anna Horengberger secretary, Clara Barnes Inner sentinel, Etella Carr vocaldo sentinel, Tturl Sattarloa manager, Florence Waunch treasurer.

Royal Norehberg America Pianhoth Andrew Oracle Magside Stockdaleff Taechal Thintor Rossie Sturdevant Anna Palmer Anna Horengberger Sreceiver Clara Barnes Inner Sentinal Etella Carr Olcaldo Sentinel Tturl Sattarloa Manngar Florence Waunch Tiualeian

Witnesses Testify in Winlock Fire Trial Kerosene Suspected

Dr. W W Webb testified that Mrs Veness was with two men in the kitchen after the fire and that flames burst through the pantry door. He forced her to safety as she collapsed. Roy Hanonek testified about two fire policies on the hotel totaling 135. Eleven witnesses including merchants and hotel lodgers described the blaze and odors of coal oil. Deputy Maraha John Tye and Rev L L Simmerson described kerosene odor and a burning liquid in a pitcher.

W. W. Webb George Eva Veness Winlock Dr. Webb Roy N. Hanonek T J. Wright B. M. Everett Bre Aberdeen Thomas Docherty William J. McCalley Fk. Morton Harl Harkins R. J. Whistler Williama Hendrick Joseph A. Moses Mre A. Rosenthal FE. P. Brekenhbreck Duity Department Great Northern Railway J. W. Warne Rev L. L. Simesons Winlock Baptist Church Tye Maraha John Tye

Telephone Rates To Be High, Hearings Set In Taco ma

City officials urged reduction in telephone rates as public utilities commission mulls physical valuation of Centralia providers for taxation. A $5 deposit to install service and a one year usage commitment were noted as new terms.

Beal Public Utilities Commission Tacoma Centralia Davis

City weighs wholesale liquor dealer license fee

At a city meeting the city attorney directed immediate drafting of an ordinance to levy a license fee on wholesale liquor houses operating in the city. Council members signaled support for moving the measure forward, with the fee likely set at about 400 dollars.

Chy Neal Wits

Fire Chief Accused of Inaction at Centralia Brick Plant Blaze

S L Alexander filed a letter with City Clerk Hodge alleging Fire Chief Miller failed to respond to a November 27 fire at the Hay City Brick Company plant in Centralia Washington. The complaint claims no water was directed at the blaze though a hose and engine were available, urging a full investigation of the chief’s conduct and fitness to lead the fire department.

Hodge Guerrier Avlson Miller Jatis Hearde Milier Centralia Hay City Brick Company Wash S. L. Alexander

Governor Hay Faces Pressure Over Special Session Demands

United Press reports from Tacoma describe Governor Hay weighing a request by Progressives for an extraordinary legislative session to push a presidential primary law. The debate centers on party control, with supporters pressing for action to empower voters while critics warn of costs and risks to government operations.

United Press Tacoma Ree Hay Legistare Jabure Thiste Ononey Joughefory Washington Jporf Tris Laruilette Lorenzo Daw Pyerge Ta Follette Oliver Ruerly Cowlitz Republican Party Thomas F. Morphine Rios Coty Republican Cenal Committee Bald Hle Nelson Wearham Durham Legislaure Snyder

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