Demonstration Farm Proposed Near Centralla for Farmers
A plan to locate a demonstration farm near Centralla at the fairgrounds is under discussion. Prof H W Sparks of Washington State College will attend a Commercial Club meeting Friday night to present practical demonstration work. Local leaders, including F B Tintibard and Dr F G Titus, back the idea and may donate land and funding if needed.
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Centralia
Lewis County
Herbert Robinson
Commercial Chill
H. W. Sparks
Washington State College
Sparks
Centralla
Commercial Club
Chis
Fair
Hubbard
Éalr
Thomas Hall
Sparka
Three Men Accused of Burglary in City Case
Information filed in Superior Court by Prosecuting Attorney J. R. Buxton names Alfred Maxwell Robert Connellan and Charles Bassett as charged with second degree burglary for stealing liquor valued at 12.50 from the Commercial Liquor Company on January 7. Isangett released on 500 bond. Connellan and Bassett held in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Buxton
Alfred Maxwell
Robert Connellan
Charles Bassett
Commercial
Isangett
Vancouver contest for city lighting contract heats up
Vancouver residents follow a heated advertising contest between Portland Hallway, Light & Power and Washington-Oregon Corp over arc lights versus gas lamps. The ten year city lighting contract decision looms, with both firms mounting aggressive campaigns as Monday bid closing approaches.
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Vancouver
Wash
Portland
Hallway, Light & Power Company
Washington-Oregon Corporation
W A Roney Charged with Assault in Lewis County
Prosecuting Attorney J R Buston filed information in Lewis County Superior Court against W A Roney a resident of this car bound over to await trial for striking Francie X Page a local restaurant keeper Roney is charged with second degree assault Bowen witnesses are subpoenaed for the March term Roney has been released on a $500 bond
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J. R. Buston
Lewis County
NW irrigation drives club meeting and boxing night
The AV Cob club plans a Monday night smoker featuring boxing bouts and a boxing hat boxing match as part of an irrigation program on the prairie soil. Nine feet deep wells and pumps are cited as enabling irrigation, with Fairward Parrish credited for spring tomato results and the promise of ample water for acres.
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AV Cob
Fairward Parrish
Tenino
Wey
Waila Ordinance Prepared by City Commission
The Centrally water department and city commission met to discuss a plan, aiming to address the water supply issue for the town. They prepared an ordinance and reviewed a veto proposal, signaling steps toward a full regulatory action.
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Gammiltea
Elty Commission
Kentucky Woman Event Celebrates Large Family Ties
A Kentucky woman event highlights a large extended family with many children and grandchildren. The text notes celebration in the Cumberland region and mentions Crissie Stallard and Mrs. Stotterdad. Details are fragmented and spellings are unclear.
Program 5 Announced for Banquet by Republican Committee
The committee of BW. E. Tenehner Abe Flewelling J. R. Buyx ton J. KB. Lease and John T. Jones announced the banquet program and menu. The event is expected to draw several hundred attendees with Rev Henry W. Thompson giving invocation. America will be sung by all, with music from an orchestra and Hub City Quartette. Principal speaker will be Hon. Will H. Thompson of Seattle, joined by John J. Jones A K Rice N G B Coffman Herman Alles Mrs Mary Beebe and several state and local officials including Senators and Representatives.
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BW. E. Tenehner
Abe Flewelling
J. R. Buyxton
J. KB. Lease
John T. Jones
Day Lanquet
Lewis County
Tlenry W. Thompson
America
Hub City
Will H. Thompson
Seattle
John 7. Jones
A. K. Rice
N. G B. Coffman
Herman Alles
Mary Beebe
J. A
City Commission N Session Deliberates January Actions
The regular weekly city commission meeting covers approving monthly bills final passage of an interest rate ordinance on warrants and a duties and compensation ordinance. The treasurer is to designate four banks as city depositories with up to 10,000 each. W H Edwards wins street sweepings contract at 35 cents per two-yard road. Kina Bower reappointed library secretary. Improvement district No 25 acceptance set for February 20. Eagle Rand light current bill canceled to support a public institution.
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W. H. Edwards
Kina Bower
Library Board
Thornyroan Ain
Eagle Rand
Judge Rice Sanctions Transfer of Cook Estate Property
Jan G J. Tiley administrator on the George A. Cook estate received sanction yesterday to transfer the Main Street property sale. Gale Th. Matton held the sale for eighteen dollars, with the deed to be conveyed after the transfer.
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Tiley
George A. Cook
Matton
Anelinn Tor
United States Prepares Troops To Go To Mexico
Military preparations for intervention in Mexico were completed as Gen. Wood moves to mass troops along the border after Taft's ultimatum. The War Department orders 25,000 troops in the Midwest Arizona and California ready for immediate advance. Juarez and southern Mexico reported restless as Mexico weighs the ultimatum on releasing fifty Americans held by revolutionists at Altamado.
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United States
Mexico
United Press
Washington, D.C
Wood
Taft
Washington, BD
Madero
Ican
War Department
Midle West
Arizona
California
Beal
Juarez
Missing Delarm and Money 13 in Bond Scandal
W Delarmi of Seattle and Adles J Biebl of Portland of Delarm and Biebl Bonds vanished leaving 5 million dollar Columbia River Orchard Company bond issue worthless. Courts seek deed cancellation over 40 acre transfer for 6000 in bonds, while victimized investors across the Northwest lose homes and money.
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Shuttle
W. Delarmi
Seattle
Adles
J. Biebl
Portland
Delarm & Biebl
Columbia River Orchard Company
Washington Orchard Irrigation &Trust Company
J. R. Wilson and
Wite
Walla Walla County
Wash
Coast Realty Company
Montana
Starvationist Hazzard Found Guilty of Manslaughter
PORT ORCHARD Feb 5 Linda Burfield Hazzard the Olalla starvation doctor was found guilty of manslaughter by a Kit sap County jury for causing the death of English heiress Miss Claire Williamson through fasting treatment. Indeterminate term to twenty years awaits sentence. Bail set at 10000 as attorneys prepare appeal or bail arrangements.
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Port Orchard
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Olalla
Kitsap County Superior Court
Claire Williamson
Haszard
Local Substitute Carrier Appointed and Exam Details
Harold Delander was appointed as a substitute mail carrier on the local carrier force on February 5 after ranking fourth in the Civil Service exam taken October 28, 1911 in Centralia, where 19 took the test. Poultry show news from Indianapolis notes national conventions and Hoosier events with cups and trophies across dog and poultry departments.
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Harold Delander
Young Delander
Centralia
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
National
White Orpington Club
NesHonal Hantam Club
Fanciers’ Association of
Indiana
Tamlinson Hall
Cannery to be Leased by Centralia Fruit Growers Assn
At a Saturday board meeting the Centralia Fruit Growers Association decided to reopen its cannery, closed since last fall, by leasing it to responsible parties for a nominal rental due to debt. The lessee would profit from favorable fruit prospects and plans to sell stock to cover next year’s obligations.
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Centralia Fruit Growers’ Association
Poultry Association Elects New Leaders
The Poultry Association elected new officers and committee members in a meeting with key figures including J.W. Chivry, Ann Joseph Base, and Crawfurd. The session discussed departmental roles, projected activities, and upcoming events as part of the association’s ongoing governance.
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Goodin
Crenesbe
Chivry Ann Joseph Base
Chantas Crawfurd
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W. A Roney
Kentucky
Rice
Jan. G
Altamado
Delarm
Money
Wilson and Wife
Ulank
Carl M. Anson
D. C. Ferris
John Doe
the Coast Realty Conmpany
George F. Rogers
W. Todd
Wilson
Northwest
Lale
Spokane
Pan
Tasket
Thys Nevinst
Urata Capitalist
Worvester Mana
Cho Pabet
Indias
Hazzard
Sheri Howe
Poultry Association
Biegtor
Hovey
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