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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
7
Sunday visits in Tacoma and Chehalis mark a busy spell as Centralia residents drop by for shopping, surgery, and social calls. Families from Kopiah, Grand Mound, Napavine, and Windsor appear in town, with several traveling to Spokane for Christmas and others planning permanent moves.
Centralia reports show 2,442,083 acres of raw land in Washington moved toward sager cultivation over five years. The forthcoming state tax commission report notes overall property values rose, with public service corporations showing the largest increase. farm personal property fell from 28 percent to 18.9 percent of total assessed valuation.
Assistant Attorney General Georf A. Lee writes that only the legislature can refund unearned portions of a liquor license fee if the license is saved before expiration. The tax commission, however, may transfer a license from one unit to another or authorize one person to transfer it to another.
Worpfel has named H. E. Schroedder an expert watch repairer after five years of apprenticeship in Germany and work at leading jewelry houses. He speaks five languages including French, Spanish, and English. formerly with Peacock firm of jewelers in Chicago.
The funeral for George E Went was held at the Episcopal church with Rev. syming officiating. Interment followed at Washington Lawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and five brothers Win and Kent of Baker City Oregon Lawrence T Milton of Eugene Oregon Walter T Konhad a sister Mrs Harry Jay of Centralia.
Mary Stewart Burtted widow of John Stewary died at her daughter Mrs Walter Winnie’s home. The funeral services were held today from Mrs Winnie’s home and interment was at Mount View Cemetery. She leaves a son, Mr C A Stewart.
Centralia residents suffer misdiagnosed abdominal pain as common stomach trouble. A 12‑minute report warns of neglected appendicitis and promotes a German remedy claiming swift bowel relief with a single dose, by PR Stahl drugs.
A stream of residents and visitors is noted in Centralia with Cole from Bomitiv la, Puller of Moptah and Pollic of Nullville among those seen in Centralia yesterday on business. Several others including Warl Null, Riley, Graham, and Gay Riley were in town. health updates mention E Zimmer improving in California and Phineas Myers recovering from typhoid. Continuous local mentions describe visits, host family ties, and forthcoming hospital plans.
An attorney general opinion clarifies limits on membership eligibility in fraternal insurance groups for individuals over fifty, impacting rights to gain membership as of December 14 in Washington State. The directive discusses age thresholds and the authority of the attorney general in interpreting statutes governing fraternal benefit societies.
Voting details of a large upcoming contest continue from page one with emphasis on key participants and anticipated turnout. The report highlights anticipated outcomes and involved organizations while noting ongoing preparations and schedule milestones.
The board reports finances totaling 69104.21 with 69821.62 in warrants and notes. It outlines indebtedness limits, projected revenue, and a plan to expand a new high school while keeping within a 74,000 dollar target. Architects have prepared plans, bids to be invited, and prudent spending emphasized.
A partial report is presented to patrons and taxpayers. The full report is available at the office for public inspection during business hours. The notice concerns the erection of a high school and related financial matters.
Fred Peterson, an employee of the 0. & W. Railway Co., had both bones broken in his right leg when struck by a timber while working with a bridges gang at Independence Saturday night. He was brought to Centralia and rushed to Centralia General Hospital, where the leg was set and he is recovering.
In Centralia on December 13 citizens toured the Twin City Light and Traction plant and voiced strong doubts about entering a new contract for electric current. They cited poor plant condition, ongoing repairs, and concerns over the company’s finances, urging a full investigation before any agreement is made.
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