Burglaries and local news from Chehalis area
Chehalis reports a burglary at Nuce Nathan’s clothing store between Saturday night and Sunday morning, with the rear entry and no clues left. The note also covers marriage license filings, local visits, business developments, new homes planned, illnesses, and a hospital operation for Milas Prader, plus community notices on a shouting gallery and a possible workshop in the old Odd Fellows building.
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Chehalis
Nuce Nathan
John W. Lundy
Winlock
Chehalla
Perry, Watson
Pe Hil
Chehals
John Ferrier
Toledo
Justice of the Peace
P. .C. Beaufort
Cate McClelland
John Reader
Spokane
S. Huston
Bellingham
John H. Adams
Centralia
A. H. Rowley
F. Rowley
S. A. Hendricks
Mossy Rock
Burton
Caine
Tacoma
Oscar Lateen
Hin
Rewart
Blames Section Loss for Brutal Beating
A warrant was issued last Monday for the arrest of Gillo Menegade a railroad section foreman in Justice Paintert's court. The complainant Joseph Turroughs testified the foreman beat him about the head face arms and chest in a heated encounter at the railroad yard.
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Chehalis
Gillo Menegade
Paintert
Morniog
Joseph Turroughs
Raya
Bea
Rms
Teanar
Sannety
Unknown inebriate taken after spree at brickyard
An alarm was sent to Marendl Townsend last Sunday night from the brickyard where an unknown inebriate created a scene by "peeing wings" after a prolonged spree. The marshal physically restrained him and booked him at the city jail. Found on hands and knees, he was pursuing imaginary phantoms.
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Chehalis
Marendl Townsend
Dead Indians Ike and Mary Antanis Receive Christian Rites
In Lewis County two native residents died and were given Christian rites last Sunday per their wishes. Indian Ike, a respected figure of the Tilden River area, and Mary Antanis, wife of Harry Satanis from Nira, were buried in a mixed ceremony conducted by Rev. BE. Simp with both Indians and whites in attendance.
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Lewis County
Ike
Bravo
Tilden River
Miller
Mary Antanis
Harry Satanis
Nira
BE. Simp
MIRA DOWNE REMEMBERED IN CITY FUNERAL SERVICES
Mary Downe longtime resident of this city died last Sunday. Funeral rites were conducted by the Rev B W Diley and attended by a large circle of friends and acquaintances on Wednesday.
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Mary Downe
Tha Roy
B. W W. Diley
Twin City Maht & Traction Company Rule Upheld
An order from Twin City Maht & Traction Company declares misconduct on duty a misdemeanor with discharge and requires employees to report to the cashier to settle accounts. Manager Stater-Tico emphasizes firm action against misconduct while aiming to maintain service and plant efficiency.
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Chehalls Dee
Twin City
Maht & Traction Company
Stater-Tico
Tico
Spalding Hotel Rebuilt From Past Failures in Chehalis
The Spalding Hotel in Chehalis, Lewis County’s seat, was once a notorious flop branded as never coming back. William H. Spalding of Portland and his wife renovated the property, replacing furniture and fittings, modernizing kitchens, bars, and rooms, and leveraging its prime depot-adjacent location to lure visitors back and establish lasting prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Spalding
Lewis County
Jim Jeffries
Hoodoo
William H Spalding
Portland
Building boom in Chehalla sparks brisk citywide construction
The Chehalla area shows heavy building activity with new stores and residences rising along Market Street and other commercial districts. Despite rapid growth, housing shortages persist as developers and property owners push forward with plans to expand and modernize.
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Chelalls
Chehalla
Strane
St. Helens
Vancouver meeting date changed by regional development group
The Southwest Washington Development Association announced a shift in the Vancouver meeting date from December 14 to February 14 16. The change adjusts the schedule for the event previously set for mid-December.
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Chehalis Doe
Southwest Washington Development Association
Duta
Vancouver
Chehalis Club Secretary Stricken By Hernia
Erskine F. Morrill secretary of the Chehalis Citizens' Club was stricken with a strangulated hernia yesterday afternoon and required a difficult operation to save his life. After hours of medical effort he was transported to St Helens Hospital in Chehalis where several doctors assisted in the operation and he rests easily by nightfall.
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Milas Rowle Prader
Winlock
Sticklin
St. Helen's Hospitals
Miss Frader
Erskine FE. Morrill
Chehalis Citizens’ Club
Lfe
Sud
No Evidence to Convict Ben in Pontfort Case
Judge Hendricka dismissed charges against Hon Sheldon after hearing evidence in the case of Os Baultioz Uoney Hendricka. The jury found no intentional proof to convict, and the charges were dropped.
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Hon Sheldon
Os- Baultioz Uoney Hendricka
Ponce Bonufort
Ohargan
Chehalis to adopt Chief of Police title in shake-up
Chehalis city officials plan a police department shake-up with the first act of the new council. George H. Herndon is named as new chief, replacing Marshal Townsend. After the change, force size will grow and the new title will appear on the door of the police station and on stationery.
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Chehalis
Hannen
Marshal Townsend
Townsend
Ghehalis
George H. Herndon
Hernon
Lewis
George R. Sibley
Sibley
Chebali
Cupid Busy During The Holidays In Chehalis
In Chehalis and nearby, several couples obtained marriage licenses this week, including George B. MacKagan with Ada B. DeWitte of Dryad and others from Centralia and Forest. Local business notes include a new lunch counter at the Tivoli as August Gailke expands, and community updates detail travel, visits, and holiday gatherings across Chehalis, Centralia, and Olympia.
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Chehalls
County Auditor's Office
Vivier EB. Hodgson
Mossy Rock
Virgie Bartley
Forest
Edward W. Pratt
Littell
Lowise B. Pfister
Ghelhalia
Cupid's
George B. MacKagan
Ada B. DeWitte
Dryad
Hugh &. Corp
Nettie M. Price
George Wanbolt
Jessie Homan
Centralia
Max Straus
Flarpiece Rease
George 5. Waring
Marie Tauscher
Fred Emmons
Katie Bennett
August Gailke
Island purchase by Coffman and Doty shocks Lewis County
Bankers N B Coffman and C A Doty have bought an 800 acre island in the Columbia River near Portland and Vancouver for 200000. The land, described as highly valuable with potential for development, may host building or warehouse projects and could spawn a local name for the new estate. The deal has stirred speculation about future ventures.
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Lewis County
N. TB
Columbiaiver
Portland
Vancouver
Washington
King
Antipodes
Coffman
Doty
Woman Recalls A Sabbath Soldier Tale From Pitts burg
Helen Philbrook Patten of Pittsburg recounts a dinner remark about an excuse deemed unsatisfactory. A Sunday sight of a boy named Tommy with toy soldiers on the sidewalk prompts a quip about obedience to Sabbath norms and a laugh at the Salvation Army soldiers.
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Helen Philbrook Patten
Pittsburg
Galidlelan
Vnd
Tommy
Salvation Ammay
Kanaaa City Star
Government plan on new pager currency in China sparks mockery
Fragmentary OCR notes claim government in China established a new pager currency named al Jaundey, leading to confusion and ridicule about its practicality and impact. The text mentions laughter and disbelief, with unclear context or sources.
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China
Chehalis Nets Oil Distributor Site North of Lee Plant
Chehalis plans to add another industry unit along the railroad to become the distributing point for a well known oil company. The site will be a short distance north of the Lee plant, with arrangements under way among prominent local capitalists. Details on completion and impact on competition are being watched closely. The Philadelphia literary scene includes a Dunne and Davis anecdote at the Lambs Club.
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K. Ryan
L. G. Preston
Adna
Charles Grim
Chehalis
Centralia
Mr. Grim
Grims
Grace White
A. Fredericks
Tacoma
State University
J. Yoshida
L. G Lane
Lewis County
Beut
Chester A. Varney
Dental Department
University of California
P. J. Smith
Chehatis
Hugh Sticklin
Olympia
Stickiln
Sticklin
FB. G. Lovelace
Junbor
Adwa
Lovelace
le Roy Brown
Forguy & Ponder
Mr. Brown Tan
Ita
Mackatone
Lee
Philadelphies
Peter Finley Dunne
Mr. Dooley
Richard Harding Davis
Dunne
Mr. Davis
Lambs Club
New York
Davis
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Neuis
Thomas Foster
Beattie
ION Poor
Chehalis Tec
Mira
Downs
Pion
Kee
Chohalia Mac
Cheralig
Marting
Mereile
Shep
Manshal
Chang
Cupid
Differcench
Dev
David Long
Little Falls
Don Broderick
D. J. Thorne
Ches Tman
Caroline Kein
Seattle
L. R. Martin
Pearl Dunbar
Grays Harbor
Lillian Stephens
Haliday
J.B. Morton
T. F. Morton
J. Jarves
Master Jarvig
Electric Light
Liord Clampit
Mr. Clampit
Hylander Grocery
Theodore Schearmann
Saattle
Schearmann
Tossip Hant
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