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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
8
The piece notes that weather halted rock quarry work at Meskill and left privileged Walla Walla convicts jobless, marching sixty strong to Chehalis in chains. Superintendent Belding treats workers with human regard, boosting morale and keeping escapes rare.
The widow of Patrolman Smith gains $430 more after a death benefit payment by the Brotherhood of American Yeoman. A local representative paid $1150, though $1080 was the full due under the system, and Mrs. Fiera Stulth and her daughter welcomed the prompt payment.
The auditor's office saw many marriage licenses issued recently. Notable pairs include Gaslord Ralshi of Ibox and Misa Tillio Schmitt of Alpha, J Franklin Lord with Amelia G Olson, Claude L Gladgon with May Kahler of Contraling, and John McNeal with Guesio Hoss of Chehalis. Justice Westover and Justice Teautort joined several couples in wedding ceremonies.
The auditor's office is undergoing cosmetic updates with decorators at work. Renovations cover the main office the commissioners board room and the internal offices. A refined appearance is promised once the process finishes.
A Canadian, Albert Horning of Hamilton, was initially identified as the murdered man in Portland but later ruled unknown after a closer look. Mrs. Sam Benson, who believed the body was Horning, discovered the corpse was someone else, leaving Horning’s fate unresolved. Horning had arrived in Centralia before Christmas with funds to settle, but letters ceased. the search continues.
Circulating extensively, a four petition urges the school board to convene another meeting to vote on purchasing the north half block of block 24 in Washington's addition to Centralia. The parcel lies adjacent to the existing high school and would provide additional ground for the new site.
Washington report notes a sharp fight as the house rules commit prepares to vote on the revision of the Pan-AMA Exposition. Quoted figures caution about boarding house living and the abundance of stowed prunes, reflecting a chaotic scene.
The Carnegie library proposition advances after a city council meeting in Centralia Washington. Ladies of the city helped clarify the Carnegie gift of 15000 for a free public library, contingent on a suitable site and annual maintenance funds. The council designated South City Park as the site and pledged ten percent annual maintenance, awaiting a city action plan.
The street and alley committee of the city council was given full power to condemn Mr. Smith property to widen Maple Street for access to Mr. Symons foundry. The project would cost about 1500 dollars and mainly benefit Symons, who would deed a strip of land to the city in return. Mayor Guerrier noted the vote was not unanimous and committee likely would not finalize the purchase.
The Centra lia Cannery annual meeting re elected W. Kelling as president and all existing officers and trustees. Trustees were authorized to coordinate with the Fruitgrowers Association. FE I Mulder reported a complete and comprehensive financial statement for the company.
Centralia and Chehalis friends of Mrs Alicea Sticklin learn coroner Charles Sticklin has been in ill health for some time. The condition is grave for the immediate family but the family physician believes she will be restored to full health shortly.
Aiwuiney A. O. Rona once a Contralian merchant and familiar to old thuora, ran a general merchandise shop in Rima and died in Contralia a few days ago.
Guy Stephens, who vanished Monday night causing alarm to his parents and friends, reappeared last night. He learned the concern and gave his whereabouts, taking a room at the Pacific Hotel, while friends had searched every other hotel and lodging place in the city.
Mike Lent, now in Chehalis, is recovering from a near fatal assault in Pe Ell last month. Doctors say a second operation is needed to complete his recovery. His miraculous escape from death improves his health as the assailant faces murder charges, likely followed by a long penitentiary term.
A party at Mrs. M Q Kulien’s Jan 23 honors Prof Daugherty who departs for Milwaukee to attend a normal school. Guests enjoy games and refreshments. a violin solo by M Martindale precedes farewells. Attendees include Hanan Juneman Alin Juneman Panny Mitchel Temple Blanson Dimple Meyars Millie Haws and many others.
In Olympia on January 23 the Washington Senate debated Senate bill 66 seeking $3900 for deficiencies in printing and clerk hire across state offices. The session featured sharp exchanges with economy advocates challenged by opponents who argued for defense of appropriations. The bill passed 29 to 13, covering the Governor, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Auditor, Supreme Court, Oil Inspector, and Secretary of State.
January 27 New York Mrs. Francis J Heney formerly a special prosecuting attorney in San Francisco dies of tubercular meningitis at the New York home of Charles R Crane.
Centralia and Chehalis league to stamp out crime with joint police cooperation. Sheriff Urquhart and Chiefs Roberts and Herndon unveiled a pact allowing officers to trace clues chase suspects across city lines and detain alleged criminals until prosecutors route them to the proper jail.
Unusual building activity is expected in Chehalis as sites are marked citywide for new fine homes in spring. Spacious, costly residences are planned with a market preference for Mission style and bungalows. Business districts will also rise with mercantile places and Market Street nearing completion.
By a two to one vote the Lewis County Board of Commissioners abolished the county game warden post. The sheriff will appoint a deputy to perform game warden duties at no extra pay, aiming to cut costs while keeping law enforcement oversight.
January 23, Chehalis business houses sign pact to close stores at 6 30 p m except Saturdays. Firms include Henry Mandles, Uber & Sullivan, Jos Goodman, M Michell, Rosenthal & Large, Hartman & Nathan, Worths, Xneos Department Store and T R Behrend.
A handsome cornered building on Chehall a Avenue Chehalis has just been completed for J W Sehlar. It is one of the best fitted places of its business with modern appliances for bread pastry and take out. Reform to this country seems to amount to this for a: about of good old kona and a steady increase in taxes.
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