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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
4
The Chehalis story recalls a sickening death, a child gathering wildflowers for a grave, and a kind neighbor guiding a path to mama. An erring woman in prison seeks reconciliation with her husband and returns with Jum to the babies as McDonald remains jailed to pay court costs.
A county report by Lewis County bridge superintendent A. L. Preston details numerous steel and concrete spans planned or completed. It lists 100 ft to 220 ft steel spans across the Chehalis and Newaukum rivers near Klaber Curtis Pel Dryad Foreat Centralia and other sites, plus two concrete one and 30 ft spans near Adna and Pe Ell. It notes 1500 feet of wooden approaches and 1000 feet of twinvaler bridges, with piling, platting, stone trestles, and several concrete wing walls nearing completion. A 80 ft steel span for a Newaukim river bridge near Alpha and a 140 ft steel span have been delivered or begun. The county expects extensive river-protection works and multiple new bridges. Overall, this reflects substantial growth in regional infrastructure with multiple sites advanced across several streams.
A Chehalis report notes Security State Bank purchased the site for its new building, a central city property now occupied by Huber & Sullivan and the California restaurant. The frontage is 78 feet with substantial depth to the rear. exact plans remain undisclosed.
Residents plan travel and visits across cities including Seattle Portland Walla Walla and Boise while others return from trips. Community notices cover humane society meeting plans property purchases and a countywide writing contest with local contenders and supportive friends.
A tramp clung to a beam as a freight train in Chehalis yard began moving. Wardmen and Night Officer Ad Usher dragged him clear just before the wheels could claim him. The Union card he carried indicates he had dozed off prior to leaving town.
The Liederkranz announces a masquerade to be held at the Glide on January 21 with committees at work on the details.
In Chehalis last night the glopmernt ended in a tense event near the Chehalis hotel. McDonald the man involved was jailed yesterday on payment of costs. The husband of the woman involved pressed the felony charge but, on advice from Attorney TIT, the case was dropped.
Chehalis December 13 66 teachers sat for the county teachers examination. Results are sealed for rating by the state department in Olympia. Certificates and credits were pursued across categories with 7 at 90 percent, 12 with credited papers, and 11 renewals. The exam was conducted in the Methodist church building due to courtroom use.
Ghehaila Dee reports that over 250 Masons from Twin Cities gathered in Aberdeen last Saturday for a large convention. Attendees came from Hoquiam Elma Montesano Oakville Olympia Centralia Chehalis and other towns. prominent members included Tolessor W. D. Bay and Chehalis as Past Master Telyevedan delivered an address.
Seventeen year old Bob Lewis, who ran away from home a month ago, has written that he has entered the navy as a landsman near Chehaik. He was under age but appears to have passed for the official age of 21. His absence caused worry to his parents, yet they consent to his service now that he has enlisted.
Chekaile Dee and Miss May fishing mention. J W Rast returns from a trip. Mice Panty King of Winlock hosts friends in Chehalis. Miss Bessie Males visits Miss Loraine Wilson. J Masters returns from Seattle. Mrs Mattle Kerr visits Little Falls. J A Edwards visiting Calgary relatives. Phoebe A Roscoe staying with Mrs H O Palmer in The Welles. Harry Suversen to British Columbia for Christmas. Miss McCory visits sister in Astoria. George and Jesse Thomas on Spirit Lake hunting trip. Velet Larsen returns from two months east, first visit home in six years. George Beait leaves for Elma. Miss Sadie Croft and cousin Jen Wood visit Seattle. Lead Sivth attends Riverside, returns to Nanayine. Hay Crilet returns from east of Minneapolis. Miss Nocile Malowot Aberdeen visits Miss Wilson in city. Salvae dog at Willam Do-Vi night incident. Tor dh Phaantond noted.
A brief notice notes several smallpox cases in Mount Vernon with no fatalities. It mentions Mrs. Mamie E. Sedley recovering after an operation in Portland and references local residents and social updates. The report implies the illness affected many, with 120 cases noted in the region at one time last week.
In Yardville New Jersey on December 1 a debate between the Old Maids Society and the Married Women's Club is set for the town hall evening. The question asks if unmarried women live healthier and longer and if single women enjoy life more, with Cher of Police Harrison on special duty for the night. Both groups expect a clear result and vow to respect the judges, while town men fear possible rivalries.
Dec 10 report says George W. Glover will contest his mother's will after reading it. He implies his family is not well provided for and declines to disclose contents or plans. No request is officially known, though talks circulated about Mrs. Eddy's son and other relatives.
The readable text discusses labor, judgment, and the effect on a man who is described as failing and stiffening. It mentions cotJudiment paving young input of need and peoples judgment that all work is needed, reflecting a garbled historical newspaper fragment without clear events or identifiable entities.
A fragmentary note yields odd phrasing and garbled words suggesting a playful or confused message. The readable bits hint at a misheard or corrupted text, with no clear names places dates or events to anchor a full report.
Washington state population publicized at 1,444,099, up 120.4 percent from ten years earlier. The state shows the largest growth among U S states, with Oklahoma next at 19.97 percent, Idaho at 40.13 percent.
Fresno authorities faced a large mob that beat Taiceitrigl Workers and ripped into a camp housing Industrial Workers of the World members. The crowd seized supplies, burned a tent, and marched toward the county jail where about 50 I W W members were confined under heavy sheriff protection.
The readable fragments describe hosting on a pleasant day and a call for service at any time. It mentions taking charge of all arrangements and a concern about freedom from care of administration, with reference to WPL.
The Chehaiis judge Cyrus B Prewitt seeks reelection to city clerk and ex-officio police judge. His life story shows a boyhood in hardship, a gas explosion ruin, and a renewed rise from debt to rebuilding a family and career through hard work.
In Chehalis a judge and a resilient veteran, Justice of the Fence in Kansas, share a life story of reverses and perseverance. They built a home, hold property, and support worthy causes while reflecting on Civil War service and roles as deputy sheriff and U S marshal.
A large fire heavily damaged Tammany Hall in New York today, reaching the top story. Firemen saved several valuables and prevented further spread, with officials reporting some property losses but no final casualty count.
A fragmented note discusses a comparison between Thinkes and Man about action versus Nie pyyetheart's expectations. It notes uncertainty about who should act and what is considered appropriate in the situation.
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