Centralia Population Surges and City Talks Lights Plan
The Centralia Chronicle notes a population boom from 1,635 to 7,311 in ten years and predicts 20,000 in a decade if trends hold. It details council actions on Twin City Light and Traction, requiring a $10,000 guarantee to build an electric plant costing $160,000, with operation by June 1, 1911, and contemplates municipal options if private plans falter.
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Centralia
Sam
Uncle Sam
Washington
Centralla
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Twin City’ Wight & Traction Company
Twin City Light & Traction Coupany
Guerrier
de la Spance
Shop Early Christmas Advice From A Local Ad
A fragmented old notice urges early Christmas shopping to avoid depleted stock and crowded last minute stores. It emphasizes fairness to clerks, noting they deserve a break too, and argues timely purchases prevent stress and ensure better service. The text includes stray phrases about gifts and unspecified personal anecdotes.
Centralia's Monthly Income From Payroll Estimate
Centralia Commercial club secretary 5.A. D. Eaton reports near completion of a Centralia payroll map. The aggregate payroll for productive industries is estimated between 160000 and 200000 dollars, with clerks in retail and merchandising not included.
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A. D. Eaton
Centralia Commercial Club
Centralia
Latiar Thi
Mr. Ratonge
Centralia payroll census reveals monthly family income surge
Analyzed payroll census shows Centralia's roughly two thousand families receive about 200 dollars monthly per family in salaries and wages. The article notes income from agriculture and external investments likely raises the city’s true monthly income, aiding rapid growth.
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Centralia
Oayee
Centralia Growth Defies Doom Says Stable Expansion
Ultra conservative voices underestimate Centralia citing rapid housing and business construction. Builders filled homes as soon as ready with tenants secured before openings. Demand for more residences and shops remains strong, indicating continued steady growth. Senator LaFellette touts political staying power despite shop changes.
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Centralia
Centralla
Mayor Gaynor's Doctor Dill Announces Cost of Advertising
Dill states the city spends about 24000 dollars to advertise, reflecting rising costs and budgeting concerns for public notices and promotional campaigns under Mayor Gaynor's administration.
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Gaynor
Dill
Funeral of Mrs Fitzgerald at Centralia
Funeral services for Mrs Clara Anna Fitzgerald will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 2 30 pm tomorrow. Interment in Washington Lawn cemetery. She leaves a husband A L Fitzgerald and six children. She was 39 and a Centralia resident for four years. She belonged to Rebecca’s Royal Neighbors and Women of Woodcraft. Pallbearers named Salter Stevens Lowell Froon Frye and Stockdale.
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Clara Anna Kitegerald
Presbyterian Church
Thompson
Washington Lawn Cemetery
Fitzgerald
Rebecca's
Royal Neighbory
Women of Woodcraft
A. L. Fitzgerald
Ida M. Bullion
Centralia
Frank Witzgerald
Real Estate rate Transfers list clients and properties
A long list of real estate transfers, liens, and mortgage actions is shown. Transactions involve JH Fraeger, F E Stoager, Cotwell, Cotwall, Dinan Grove, M R Hamilton, and many others across NW areas, detailing lots, blocks, and monetary amounts from 60 to 5000 dollars. Notices reference WD filings, quitclaims, releases, and attachments across towns including Centralia, Winlock, Chehalis, and Forest Grove.
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JH Fraeger
Stoager
Culfener Brager
BO William
Williame
Cotwell
Willata
Fr Cotwell
Joseph Cotwall
B. Dinan Grove
M R Hamilton
Cautralla
Gage
Degollor
Urquhart
Chehalis
Gag Generead
Martin, Prehm
Sila
Duber
Winlock
Tuler
J K
Mular
Zen
Pitcher
Centralia Coal Bunkera I
Gee
Harken & HB
Hamilton Pithem eMheinery
Forest Wash
M McFadee
Mark F Davis
Multiple Property Transactions Share Court Records and Mortgages
A stream of real estate transfers, mortgages, and powers of attorney is detailed, listing numerous individuals and entities such as Jettles, Caron, Frank Melvin, James Ferguson, and Mary Butter along with places like Chehalis, Centralia, and Chinook areas. Transactions include lot transfers, NW NW descriptions, lots 6 7 in original plats, and various property terms with dollar amounts ranging from $10 to $4000, plus stock and trust-related actions.
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Esten Miller
Jane
Bryon
Wilson
Clinton Et Ax
Duncan
James Crowley
Adam Roos
Sloot
Atrip
Ida Kethealy
Kitheel
Antry Gabelting
United States
James Houdge
Union Loan & Trust Co
Centralia
Geo A Brooks Et al
Union Loan’ & Tr
Geo A Broks
Union Lom & Cumle
Baster Li
Newhurn
Curtis
J. Smith
Silth
Curtis Mtg
Mencock
Roxbury
A P Anderson
T Wales
Ramussen
Oakville State
Ryan
Weyerhauser
Goo & J Spurgeon
Wliam Newburn
City Garden
Argunt Snyder
Wiliam
Clark WI
Lewis
Dora M Whiter
Wiley Sherman Tanne
Jettles
Caron
Heldon
Bat
Chehalite la
Chehalia
Aleo
Chehalis
Pennsylvania
Frank Melvin
John T Wendal
Ansel
Denton
Chis Mill
Mllensburg
Bhasterh Ld Co
Dickey & Wi
fSam
McKeon Mtge
Centrada
Grafton & Swf
Anna Kinney
Nye & Allred
Centraliz
Dora Moulter
Massingham
Hull Power of Attorney
CG Waldron & Wf
Sam Chillow
Francis Donahoe
Tara Moulter
Wiley Sherman
Galeiva
Maggie Miller
Hug
Jos Schuss
Urgubakt
Manague
Burnham Mtg
Teachnor
Vaughn & Watson
Orig
J P Payette
Len
Lucy Stemnberger
Amanda Gray
Plano
Urdauhart
Hilberger
Fern Hii
Kate Nikart
Rk & T M
Welse
Eureka
John Kinney
WOM
Grafton
Nya & Alfred
Justice Paten
Hans Christensen
Engebright Baxebright Knutson
Blankenship
Gee
A Jackson
Geo Spurgeon
Ernest A Wills
CL Brown
J C Watson
H Kee
Mary B Sutter
Xavier Katman
Karl Conzelmean
Elk Creek
Miller
Chas Delamarter
Centralia Imp Co
Fote
Milller Terrace
Mary Cook
Hutchinson
Chas
Waste
Buel
McFadden & Wt
McFadden
Wiley Shermer
Mayor to Recommend Jackson as Police Chief
Centralia Day, 17 Mayor J. P. Guerrier said he will recommend to the city council the appointment of Jackson for chief of police. The council will decide whether Mr. Jackson will be chief. The new chief will take office on January 1, 1811.
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Centralia
J. P. Guerrier
Jankaon
Jackson
Pollee
War Hawks Clash Over Defense Needs in Congress
Dec 16 report shows Congressman Tawney accusing War Department and supporters of stirring jingoism to boost military spending. rival Hobson and McLaughlin counter that coast defense is weak and a real threat exists, while Tawney defends nondefense claims and urges calm.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Con Frongman Tawney
Hellingham
Secretary of War
Paific
United Press
MeLaughlin
California
Tawney
Congress
Naton
War Sa
Hobson
Alabama
Minnesota
Taney
Gentle rebuke in letter to Chronicles editor
A city editor receives a mixed compliment on a book titled Through the Wiles. The correspondent praises much yet quotes a sharp jab about not omitting a "Lay Sermon" and questions its suitability for the public. The critic notes the author may be too familiar with racy topics and misreads the book’s intent.
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Chronicles
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J M Bolling
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