Mushroom raising fad draws amateur trial and a serious expert
East coast dream of mushroom fortunes meets a real applicant in Peter Smith from Grand Rapids. He plans to settle in Randle or Little Falls, aims to supply Centralia Chehalls Tacoma and Portland, and will begin after receiving eastern spawn shipments. Cold spell drives pilgrims to police headquarters seeking shelter for the night.
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East
Rocky Mountains
Washington
Peter Smith
Grand Rapids
Randle
Little Falls
Bir
Smith
Apap
Centralia
Chehalls
Tacoma
Portland
Relic of Big Seattle Fire Found in City Faithful
Erastus G. Herchey owner of a rare relic from the big Seattle fire of June 6 1889 possesses a copy of the old Seattle Morning Journal printed crudely during the flames. The fragile single sided paper is yellowed and shows the editors and typesetters hurriedly assembling a press run.
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Erastus G. Herchey
Seattle
Seattle Morning Journal
Hastralis
Preas
Four bovines picked up by police in city wandering
Police have collected four cows found wandering the city in the past two days. An owner search is underway with notices and efforts to reunite livestock with their rightful keeper.
Toledo Will Open Moving Picture Show In New Theater
Toledo gains electric lights and a new theatre as Mr and Mrs Joseph Lions install a moving picture show. They plan a permanent venue, believing the prospects justify the investment and effort. The Twern will continue efforts in town.
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Toledo
Joseph Lions
Twern
Women seek new prosecuting attorney for Lewis County
Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Centralia ask what it would take to appoint another prosecuting attorney for Lewis County. They pledge to help and push for an official who will take action, noting indignation over a recent disgraceful affair. They also commend the police chief for efforts to improve Centralia and credit women with pushing improvements.
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Centralia Daily Chronicle
Women’s Temperance Union
Lewis County
Centralia
Menta
Moe Roberts Becomes Bride of W J Simpson
Miss Vaunda Nuriel Roberts eldest daughter of Chief and Mrs Roberta wed W J Simpson civil engineer for the city. Rev W W Thompson presided the ring ceremony. Afterward guests offered congratulations and refreshments. The couple depart for a honeymoon and will live in Hoquiam where Simpson has an office. Constance Guerrer, mayor Guer rer’s daughter, played the wedding march.
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Vaunda Nuriel Roberts
Roberta
W. J. Simpson
W. W. Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Puneet
Hoquiam
Mr. Simpson
Constance Guerrer
Mayor Guerrer
Popular Tacoma Couple Setstle in Centralia
Miss Dorothy Cooper of Independence Oregon and Mrs Sidney Plummer are hosted in Centralia social circles. The Tacoma Lodger notes Mr and Mrs Sidney Plummer will be welcome additions to Centralia society as Mrs Plummer, a favorite among younger matrons, plans visits and informal gatherings continue this week.
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Amart
Thia Woek
Plummer
Mya
North Katraet
Taoomo
Scientist Notes A Handheld Tool Sparks Breath Hold Theory
A scientist suggests a compact device may allow a person to hold their breath with a minimal risk of being knocked off balance. The work speculates that exhalation occurs naturally when the user relaxes, though practical details remain unclear.
Convicts Return to Meskil Quarry for Spring Work
The Meskil quarry, run by state convicts, restarts for spring. Elguituen Khaki-clad inmates pass Chehalis en route, enjoy privileges and personal names, under Superintendent Belding, with few escapes and high inmate contentment reported.
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Meskiil
Chehalis
Belding
Belil
Mrs Louisa Elfen Pate Dies in Bis City
Mrs. Louisa Elfen Pate wife of H L Pate of this city died at the family residence 412 South Tower Avenue shortly after midnight. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon at o'clock with Rev Henry W Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be chosen from the Woodmen of the World. She leaves a widower and three sons.
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Louisa Elfen Pate
H. L. Pate
Bis City
South Tower Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Henry W. Thompson
Mountain View Cemetery
Pate
Ford's Prairie Society Notes and Gatherings
Mr Sable traveled to Seattle on business this week and Clarence Ipe, injured by a horse, shows improvement. The Castie family child dislocated a jaw but is recovering. Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Channel's on Thursday Feb 16. Mrs A Hows hosted a dinner Feb 13 in honor of Mrs A H Haskins who goes to Idaho. Guests included many Ford’s Prairie residents with toasts, music, and a lively afternoon. A display by Mrs Rafael featured drawn-work, old china, and relics from over a century. Tea and fudge were served as the afternoon concluded.
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Mr. Sable
Seattle
Clarence Ipe
Ladies Aid
A. Hows
A. H. Haskins
Idaho
Meadames
J. 8. Russell
B. Lepper
Wiler, Ipe
J. Eckerson
King
A. Dings
J. Channel
L. Johnson and
Goodwin
Russell
Ford
Pratria
Alvin Dings
Centralia
Mra
Rafael
Maxico
Formon
Unitate Mans
Washington legislature eyes lower statewide appropriations
The Washington state legislature plans total appropriations around 7.6 million to departments and institutions, with several facing reductions from officials estimates. The state university budget receives a notable cut, while Eastern Washington School for the Feeble-minded is slated for 332 008. A general raise for state offices accompanies no staff cuts as Senate and House committees resolve differences through conferences led by Panthamus, Taylor, Falconer, and Davis.
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United Press
Leseed
Olympia
Washington
Joint Committees On
John C. Higging
State For
Seattle
Washington School
Senate
House
Panthamus
Taylor
Falconer
Davis
Southwest Washington Fair Seeks 15000 and Yakima 30000
In February 16 joint meetings of the House and Senate appropriations committees recommended 15000 for the Southwest Washington fair and 30000 for the Yakima fair. Tr. E. G. Truesdell, head of the fair livestock department, reported from Olympia that both committees favored the allocations, making passage likely.
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Southwest Fair
G. Truesdell
Southwest Washington Fair
Olympia
Appropriations
House
Senate
Yakima, Fair
William Sands Suffered Stroke in Centralia Home
Williams Sanda, longtime county resident who moved from Dig Bottom to Centralia last fall, was stricken with paralysis at his home late last night. At 71 years old, the family fears poor recovery though he rests easier and shows some improvement.
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Williams
Sanda
Centralia
Sands
President Nobles Parents Visit From Dakota
February 17. W. Noble, president of the Che- Ubla National, Dank, expects his father and mother from South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Noble will visit with their son and daughter in law and may extend their stay several weeks.
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W. Noble
Che- Ubla National, Dank
South Dakota
Mia
Noble
Centralia Militia 8 Commended for Proficiency
A letter from Harl Newman of the Regular Army commends Centralia Militia Company M and its noncommissioned officers for high proficiency in Infantry Drill Regulations and Guard Duty. Newman notes the state-wide exams showed their outstanding average, reflecting well on the unit and town.
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Harl Newman
Regular Army
War Department
Washington National Guard
Friends of Co. “M
State of Washington
Military Department
Adjutant Generals Office
Seattle
Wash
Inf
N. G
Centralia
Washington
Prince Richardson
M. B. Jaques
H.N. Coon
Lloyd Dysart
WH. L. Reid
Frank van Gilder
Chas. Watton
Amos Rhodes
Dewitt Yeager
Eben HB. Pleraon
Phan Ward No Better
Fred Ward remains in a mentally unbalanced state with no improvement after several days. Married recently, his happy domestic life had no prior distress, and the cause of the breakdown is attributed to illness. He is privately treated at Honda hospital as relatives and friends hope for a full recovery without county intervention.
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Tle
Fred Ward
Ward
Honda Hospital
Centralia Banker Robbed in Vancouver Hotel Break-In
George Mason, manager of Union Loan & Trust, returned to Centralia after a Vancouver trip for a Southwest Washington Development association meeting. He was robbed of about $36 in cash by a man who entered his hotel room the night before. Local franks aided his return.
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Frands
George Mason
Union Loan & Trust Company
Centralia
Vancouver
Southwest Washington Development — Resociation
Mason
Rome Parson
Chief Roberts Daughter Weds William Simpson Tonight
Miss Vaunda Muriel Roberts eldest daughter of Chief of Police Roberts will wed William Simpson of Hoquiam this evening in a quiet Presbyterian ceremony performed by Rev. Thompson. The couple plan to live in Hoquiam where Simpson works as a civil engineer.
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Vaunda Muriel Roberts
Hoquiam
Mr. Simpson
Divorces and legal cases in Lewis County 1940 report
United Press notes Washington state divorces totaled 2,796 in 1940 with Lewis County recording 48. Criminals, 67 statewide and 86 convictions in Lewis County, probate 142, civil cases 35 total in Lewis County versus 5,093 probate and 19,326 civil statewide.
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Olympia
Lewis County
Two Pardons for Lewis County Men
United Press reports Governor Hay granted clemency to two Lewis county cases. Herbert Lilley, sentenced April 17, 1906 to five years for robbery, received a pardon on March 11, 1910. Frank A. Bridgham, sentenced March 10, 1908 to death for murder, had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
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United Press
Olympia
M. B. Hay
Lewis County
Herbert Lilley
Frank A. Bridgham
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Moe Roberts
W.J Simpson
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Wwries
Ford's Prairie
Mrs. Castie
Suugel UE
Otate
William Sands
Dakota
Centralia Militia
National Guard
Phan
Centralia Banker
Rugged
Robert
Mir Vaunda Muriel Roberts
William
Simpson
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