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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1911

Page

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Mystery of Mr Horning: 5 at an End

A sensational Canadia case centers on Albert Horning who faked death after traveling with money to Centralia. A murdered man, resembling Horning, is found near Centralia in December, but Horning later resurfaces alive, leaving questions about the deceased and the killer unresolved.

MR. Horning Granery Centralia Cantralla Chehalle Sticklin Albert Horning Art & Humber Horning Mr Horning

Attractive Minnesota farmer seeks Chehalis home

Deluth man August Bebrand and his family travel to Lewis County to inspect Chehalis as a future farm home. Advised to seek a milder climate for health, he is drawn by Chehalis offers after a Citizens' Club notice. He plans to settle near town, moving his Minnesota farm and stock.

Deluth Minn Lewis County Chehalis August Bebrand Behrend Citizens' Club Minnesota

Miss Kruger May Attend Big Investigation

Miss Krueger a humane society organizer and Kings County secretary is expected to attend the Chehalis Training School inquiry led by Governor Hey and a special committee. The visit follows recent Chehalis and Seattle discussions amid ongoing allegations surrounding the institution.

Chehalis Mayemeger Humane Cociety Kings Chebalis Hey Miss Krueger Seattle

Death of Rev Orvillin L Young on Ford's Prairie

The Rev Orviilin L Young died at his Ford's Prairie home on Tuesday January 31 at 7 pm. Born December 4, 1851 in West Virginia, he pastored Presbyterian churches in West Virginia Ohio and North Dakota for thirty years. He moved to Washington three years ago and bought a home on Ford's Prairie. He leaves his wife two children Richard F P Young of Wisconsin a daughter Mrs Annie M Bird of West Virginia and a niece Miss Eva Knight. Funeral Feb 2 at 2:30 pm at his home with Rev W H Thompson officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery.

Orviilin L. Young Ford's Prairie Mr. Young West Virginia Ohio North Dakota Washington Richard FP. Young Wisconsin Annie M. Bird Eva Knight Young Hore W. H. Thompson Montain View Cemetery

Well Known Couple Weds In Chehalis

A wedding of Marathonsial interest occurred yesterday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Chehalis. Miss Ada T Summergilla became the bride of La Verge W Becker. Both hail from Napavine and are well known in the local social circles. The ceremony was conducted by Rev F A Loliotta in the presence of several friends.

Chehalis F. A. la ¥Iolotta Bavoral

Chehalis Notes and Local Developments

Chehalis notes report John R. Reese plans an east visit next week. Training School investigation draws interest in Chehalis. Mrs. Kerr of Little Falls visits daughter Mrs Russell in Atlas. Chronicle contest ends with contestants active late. Miss Fannie Moody recovering from a nervous attack will resume studies at the state university. Big Bottom Country power plant construction to employ about 1500. work to start soon. H. McBroom of the Lewis County Advocate shows improvement. Tage Eddy returns to the Advocate. C. I. Bass, formerly with Twin City Light, left for Portland to seek new engineering work. home in Tacoma.

John R. Reese Nime Chehalis WH. Kerr Little Fails GC. A. Russell Atlas Chronicle Fannie Moody State University Chehalig H. McBroom Lewis County Advocate C. I. Bass Twin City Light & Traction Company Snveral Portland Ras Pacifis Oregon Tacoma

Greeks in Agh He clash ends with county jail detentions

A chaotic quarrel among several Greeks at Newaukum yesterday led to multiple arrests for disturbing the peace. Sheriff Urquhart brought them to county jail as Justice Beaufort presided, seeking clear testimony while a curious visitor offered sympathy. The hearing stretched into the morning.

Newaukum Jair Sherif Urquhart Beaufort Lfe

Burglary Report At Napavine Mill Creates One Suspect

A daring nighttime burglary attempt at Swmmerville's Napavine mill was foiled before heavy loot could be taken. One escaped man is in Sheriff Urquhart's custody. the mill worker arrested had been employed there briefly, with few additional details available.

Swmmerville Napavine Urquhart

Finger Valuation Skepticism in Holycross Case

Samuel Holycross of Winlock sues for 3500 damages after his index finger was cut off at Veness Mill. He argues that the loss reduces his wage earning potential, citing a controversial valuation of fingers and toes to illustrate the high economic impact of such injuries.

Samuel Holycros Winlock Matt Holycross Veness

Centralia Woman Dies in Aberdeen

Undertaker Charles Sibklin was summoned to Aberdeen this morning to bring the remains of Mrs. Minkler of Centralia to the city. The details of her death are not known here, though it is noted she had been ailing for some time.

Charles Sibklin Aberdeen Slater Minkler

Death of Chehalis resident Daniel Wilson

Daniel Wilson, about 62, an eastern migrant who had lived in Chehalis for months, died Tuesday at St Helena hospital. Undertaker L. J. Stricklin notified Buffalo relatives, who must decide if the body will be shipped to Buffalo or Batavia for interment with kin.

Daniel Wilson Chehalis Bt. Helena Chehabta Buffalo L. J. Strcklin N. Y Batavia Wilson

Centralia Hotel Change Hands In Southwest Washington

The Centralia Hotel on the Mul Line from the Columbia River to the Sound changes ownership as 5. Smith leases to Mr Haley and Mrs Smith of Portland for five years. Furniture and fixtures sold to the new owners for 35250. New management to be drawn from Portland hotel veterans with planned improvements. Attorney B H Rhodes managed the deal, noted as a major regional hotel transaction.

Centralia Mul Columbia Tiver The Sound Smith Haley Portland Shurttock B. H. Rhodes Washington

Morgan seeks $10000 damages over work injury at Chehalis Lumber

I D Morgan claims permanent crippled from a leg-breaking accident while employed by Chehalis Lumber, alleging the injury occurred some time ago. He asks $10000 in damages and says the company is to blame. suit filed at the county seat and to be commenced this term of court.

Pebruary Chehalis Lumber Company I. D. Morgan Morgan Plaintif

Missing Heiress and Companion Feared in Florence

In Florence Italy February 3 two veiled women are suspected to be the missing heiress Dorothy Harriet Camila Arnold and a companion. No clues found yet and opposition grows that she is in hiding for an unexplained reason.

United Presa Ilorence Italy Dorothy Harriet Camila Arnold

Southwestern Washington fair moved to August week

Spokane reports the Southwestern Washington fair will take place August 28 starting Monday in Spokane. Officials promise earlier timing, improved exhibits, and new features including racing and naval-related displays to boost the summer event.

Spokane Washington

Alfalfa as banquet fare at Billings luncheon

Prof D Willard hosts a Commercial Club luncheon in Billings Montana featuring alfalfa fed roast chicken alfalfa bread cakes and cookies alfalfa tea and a discussion on alfalfa as stock and human food producer Dr W X Sudduth and chef Charles Mullemer are credited with alfalfa flour bread and tea innovations while notes on alfalfa nutrition and future food supply are discussed by the writer and guests

Paul D. Willard Northern Pacific Illings Montana Ned Willard Billings W. X. Sudduth Charles Mullemer Grand Hotel Sudduth Ntintia Mentana Mentha Oli Clemente Enat Tayman Nniti Ders

Fragmentary Brain Text Suggests Unclear Direction

A garbled OCR line presents disjointed phrases about brains bones and direction, lacking clear people places or events. From the readable bits no concrete action or identity can be established. the fragment reads as an incomplete note rather than a news item.

Postmasters Reappointed Across Washington State

The state announces reappointments of several postmasters including Benedict in Centralia Dan W. Boah in Chehalis E. Fister in Port Angeles Edgar L. Gate in Bremerton W. D. Smith in Ritzville and D. Steininger in Clarkston. The appointments cover multiple towns reflecting routine federal staffing decisions.

Ata Washington Benedict Centralia Dan W. Boah Chehalis E. Fister Port Angeles Edgar L. Gate Bremerton W. D. Smith Ritzville D. Steininger Clarkston

Edison School Notes Highlight Arithmetic Contests and Music Event

February school notes report Miss Dora Daubney resigns from Edison third grade and Miss Anna Lee Dickson appointed. Edison dominates fourth grade arithmetic scores with 68.8 to 62, while Logan, Weslington, Lincoln, and Washington follow. Fifth grade results favor Logan in written and Washington in oral, Edison overall wins. Edith Logan tops written, Mast man Markell leads oral. Art exhibit in Hope block surpasses $100 for decorating walls. Public Schools Entertainment Course features Tendayan Old Mexico with a staropticon by Dr. Mathes, plus singing by Criterion Male Quartet. Concert set for February 5 at ten cents admission, under city teachers. News about Dr. Mathes lecture, church venue, and local residents including Rev. Ryder, Dr. and Mrs. Paul, Harry Coffman, Miss Grace Cummings, and stock-people Athon and Johnson.

Dora Daubney Ediaon School Anna Lee Dickson Balligham- Normal Lincoln Edison Logan Weslington Tether Nelson Richard Parsons Lyle Pickard Fern Baker Liincoln Washington Bulseon Edith Logar Logan Sctoo Mastman Markell Achagls BT. Mathes Priocinal Normal School Bellingham New Christian Church Ryder Mathes Old Mexico Henry L. Paul Chehalls Olympa Harry J. Coffman Olympia Grace Cummings The State University Misa Cummings Aevetal Yenra Robert Athon Misette Johnson Chahalia

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