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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
2
An explosion occurred at a powder magazine early this morning near Sandy Took. Firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze. Army officials said there were no serious injuries as troops investigated the incident and secured the area.
The wreck, flooded from the mud, is lifted by controlled water flow and a recovered pump. The harbor depth is 14 feet at low tide, delaying waves and enabling gradual浮 ascent. Plans call for a second float later, with orders from authorities to continue operations as water pressure powers the lift.
In the city bowling tournament conducted yesterday by the Carpenters team set a new team score of 2494 to win. The Business Men were second with 2367. In two man events Roberts and Curtis won with 1066, the Viall brothers second with 1095. Joe Wilkins led singles with 463 while Little Fallowed followed at 541.
United Press Leased Wire reports that the United States may demand disciplinary action against an acting governor of Chitihii for alleged misconduct. The leaked department statement hints at a harsh response and implies U S consideration of retaliatory steps if claims prove true.
Washington portofee department announces a postal savings bank will open soon around March 11. The notice warns readers about a scam involving a man who asks for money, targeting the vulnerable.
In Vancouver, Washington, Saturday morning, a man named Robers was arrested after his wife accused him of insanity. He was brought to Chehalis, arraigned before a sanity commission, declared sane, and released. The account notes Robers as a known Lewis County figure and claims his family history as early Washington settlers.
Jease Wasson aged 76 died in Chehalis from heart failure Saturday. Funeral at the Christian church in Chehalis conducted by Rev. James McCash. Interment at the Pleasant Hill cemetery in Boistfort, a cemetery donated by Wasson. He left five daughters and four sons, most residents of Lewis County.
The prominent Chehalis resident C F Schultz died in Portland after a failed brain operation. The Methodist church service featured Rev W A Laviolette and Rev A M H Chittenden with ushers Arthur Cores George Miller Attia Mulford and J F Gramey. Pallbearers included Judge A K Wot J E Leonard B C Erickson W A Reynolds Dr W Noble and A L Patlom. The city’s funeral events drew significant offerings and attention from the community.
The Lew is County Superior Court selected by Judge A I Rice and County Clerk Dave Montfort lists 72 jurors for the March term starting March 4. The roster includes names like John Schellenberger Sr, Frank McNitt, Charles Morrell, and Harrison Blankenship among others. The first case for the term is Adlebert B Clark charged with first degree murder for the December 24 killing in this city.
Chehalis and Lebam high school teams played a close fast game in South Bend with Chehalis edging Lebam 28 to 26. The match featured hard fought action and was hailed as one of the South Bend branch’s most spectacular contests. Chehalis schedules a big next game against Aberdeen at Glide Rink in Chehalis on Washington’s birthday.
The Guerrier shingle mill resumed operations this morning after months of closure. Forty workers returned to work as the whistle blew, signaling the restart of production.
An old letter from Jonesville describes Cardus as a purifying vascular remedy that cured illness and pain. The writer details personal improvement after trying Cardus, claiming it aided recovery from varied ailments and discomforts without surgery. The ad-style text promotes Cardus as a trusted treatment and urges readers to try it.
A dated notice highlights the latest photograph of Sun Yat Sen associated with the Chinese Republic. The image is featured in a regional paper, drawing readers to the ongoing discussion of revolutionary leadership and national identity.
The focal Charity Board met in the secretary’s office for settlement of issues prior. They announced future bills require signed orders from president and secretary. A fundraising committee began canvassing local houses to support ongoing work. An amateur drama titled A Southern Romance will be staged after March 1 once the opera house is secured.
A construction gang is repairing the Northern Pacific southbound track between Chehalis and Napa Vine after heavy water damaged several hundred feet. Regrading should finish by week’s end, with all trains suspended on the northbound track for now.
A warrant is issued for A Nimoriele, an employee of the Waulington-Dragon Cave partition, accused of destroying a shade tree owned by the platine. Nimorlek was reportedly working on a pole line when the act occurred, causing £10 damage. Nimorlek will be prosecuted today.
The Harin-Brown Lumber Company mill in Chehalis, one of Lewia County’s wealthiest mills, was sold at public auction by Sheriff Urquhart. The sale on the courthouse steps fetched 27000 dollars for all property, real and personal, to Aaron T town, with proceeds first covering the mortgage of D. H. Mose and a second mortgage held by Coal Creek Lumber Company owned by A. M. Brown, G. L. Brown and Delbert Chante.
Jesse and William Holcomb, wanted for a three year old attempted murder in Cherokee County Oklahoma, were arrested in this city last Wednesday by Sheriff Arguhert and Deputy Tom Foster and released yesterday to Lewis County jail. Telegrams to Cherokee authorities elicited no reply. The brothers had claimed innocence at arrest, a statement not believed by the sheriff’s office at the time.
Henry Aust, 61, longtime Lewis County resident and Bolstfort farmer, died at home after six months illness. Funeral held at Bolstfort church with Rev. W. F. Holt officiating. burial in Boistfort cemetery. Survived by wife and eight children: Mrs. Adam Bamar, Mrs. Kenn Senn, Mrs. Kylie Callison, Mrs. Mary Long, Mrs. Minnie Wilson, Del Avat, Frank Aust, Philip Avat, and Pred Aust, all living in Lewis County.
Citizens Club plans a charity concert featuring soloists WL Duffield Mins Gatherhig Ga Yaod and others to raise funds for a tall run. Proceeds support a relief drive in Ghohalla with the club covering half the expenses. Expected to be one of Twin Cities' finest performances.
The Ohio constitutional convention opens amid a rift between progressives and conservatives. Rev. Herbert Bigelow of Cincinnati frames the battle as a struggle between privilege and people’s self government. Delegates debate initiative referendum and recall, with direct government at stake. The stakes include taxation, highway construction, and the people’s voice in lawmaking and interpretation.
Miss Viva Prather of Gleason County farmer’s daughter wed a Seattle man yesterday afternoon in the Chehalis Peace Officers Court. The ceremony was performed by a justice, with witnesses Boo White and Tilason Moratio. The couple’s simple ceremony linked two families from Centralia and Seattle amid local county traditions.
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