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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
8
Chehalis council discusses the Chehalis Telephone franchise with a future meeting likely. Manager Coffman remains at odds with city leaders over out of town factors and minor terms as December ends.
Chehalis December 24 a spirited crowd disputed Indian labor. A turbaned man seeking work faced a carman’s blunt price two and a half hours a day and was told workers are not wanted. Nearby a foreman directed him to centralia, where efforts to land work continued unsuccessfully.
Thehalis Boo 31. An elderly Towts County woman Mrs Samuel Cullen died at the hospital in Chehalis after years of ailment. She was nearly 80 years old. The remains were shipped to Napavino for interment in the family lot today.
Chehalis undertaker L. Sticklin cuts cost of high class funerals for the second time in two days. A $40 package includes clergy carriage mineral car cloth-covered casket outer box and embalming. Today the price drops to $30, drawing praise from professional peers and offering a substantial saving for stricken families.
In Chehalis on December 20 a late argument between two longtime local farmers nearly sparked a bloody knife duel. Officer Usher arrived and disarmed them as a bystander helped escort the pair to jail. Judge Prowitt fined them for disturbing the peace and drunkenness, ordering them to cease further trouble.
In McChenan area, the accused man in Virginia backstory attracts many Mayfield friends. Local belief in his innocence clashes with Virginia authorities certainty about the crime. The subject, detained at News County jail, has seen visitors while the case remains unsettled.
James M. McIntyre a Chehalis carpenter has filed suit against a local laundry seeking $8 to $10 for missing laundry items sent weeks ago. He says no return or explanation has been offered and claims the items were never recovered. McIntyre a Lewis County socialist leader has resided in Chehalis for years.
Complaint in part over crowded and drafty Chehalis high school building highlights unsatisfactory seating in the commercial course rooms. Although not due to neglect by Superintendent Sheads or Principal, several illnesses are linked to the conditions. The report notes specific cases including a girl with a lingering cold aggravated by the room, and mentions the medical attendant’s view. Local residents and visitors are listed, including Miss Clara Kuehner, businessmen Lew and Ernest Kuebner, and others visiting Chehalis.
Chehalis young men push to form a National Guard company with local leaders backing the project. If approved by the governor and adjutant general, enlistment will start, an armory may follow, and state funding could assist. The plan offers drills, target practice, a reading room, dances, and community revenue, with no enlistment cost and uniforms provided.
Chehalis Dee 29 Chehalis lodge No 25 F and A Masons held their regular annual election naming J W Alexander WBE Stearns W R A Buchend J W Urquhart Dr J F Coleman secretary G BE Hainaker 5 2 I Brinker J D M A Paubie Tyler Otto Detlefs retiring worshipful Master acted as installing officer
An inquest into the death of yardmaster Hanley found disobedience of orders caused the fatal incident on the siding near the Pair Grounds. Coroner ruled an error in judgment for not coupling properly, with railroad officials and the widow from Tacoma in attendance as remains were shipped to Tacoma for interment.
Chehalis residents await census results to determine if the city has more or fewer than 4,000 people. Officials worry Chehalis City may be confused with Chehalis County, delaying salary decisions for county staff. Merril of the Citizens' Club presses the Census Bureau, which replies Don’t know yet. A printed bulletin may arrive in February.
Grant Hylander son of Andy Hylander survived a gun accident that punctured his lung and is now added to the Centralia daily Chronicle staff in Chehalis delivering papers in the central business district. The move aims to speed Chronicle delivery to business customers about five o clock each evening, while residential service remains via mail until the carrier system is perfected.
Chehalis December 30 Towns end of term as marshal brings a shake up with new councilmen. Townsend has multiple offers including a senior role with Warren Construction Company. He is praised for generosity helping needy families and patching disputes. He will leave office with high regard and no need to apply for aid.
Chohalls Vee, a horse belonging to Sam Carter, bolted yesterday morning dragging a cartful of apples. It ran a mile down Prindle Street before halting. Sam escaped injury, while bystanders, including several small boys, enjoyed the apple scavenger ride before the horse was stopped.
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