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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
3
President Taft today declined to cancel the sentence of W. S. Harlan a Florida lumberman and turpentine producer convicted of peonage. Harlan received a $5,000 fine and 18 months in jail. Taft reduced the jail term to six months, saying a prison sentence is needed to uphold law and deter similar offenses by powerful men.
Centralia fell to Chehalis 2290 to 2212 in a bowling match last night. Kelly led Centralia with scores of 180 206 and 164 as a rematch is planned in Chehalis on Friday.
A marriage license was issued January 7 in the morning by County Auditor Swofford to Miss Minnie May Church and Charles B. Brant. The couple, from Centralia, include a 17 year old bride, widely liked, with parental consent from Mr. J Church.
Residents of Chehalis may talk over the line to Mossy Rock without extra charge if they are patrons of the regular telephone system. Manager and Proprietor Coffman announces the new long distance service on the regular line expanding users’ telephone connections.
Centralia Jan 4 after an absence of nearly thirty years Mar Unger plans a four months visit to Hamburg and Dresden to revisit youth scenes. He came to this state in 1860 and earned a living in stock dealing. He moved to Centralia with family from North Fork a year ago and will engage in business on return. He will be joined by Mrs Unger and eldest daughter Mint Clara Unger. Spokane Jan 6 the city council voted a reward of 7600 dollars for capture of the Allivan assassin dead or alive.
A partial reproduction of a letter from Okama Kamikowa, a Seattle labor leader, pleads for jobs for Japanese workers at low pay amid local hostility in Chehalis and Centralia. Officials reportedly rejected meeting with Japanese applicants as residents debate immigration and labor use.
AL Thorne chief electrician of the Chehalis power plant received a high honor from Mount Tacoma Lodge No 88 in Tacoma on Thursday night. Thorne, retiring Grand President, was presented with a jewelry set bearing the Modern Brotherhood of America emblem and served as installing officer for the new officers at a well attended meeting.
Martin Deggeller a Chehaus resident and 15 year old son of Edward Deggeller is rapidly recovering from a serious hunting accident last week. An angel was blown off and his hand badly damaged though healing. He narrowly escaped death and is reported in improving condition.
Announcement of the death of old Julius Baxter was received in Chehalia with deep regret by many friends a few days ago. He had suffered attacks in the past two years but was expected to last. The end came while visiting a married daughter in San Francisco. He was well along in years and sold his place last August. He lost some money a month later, and a sum he dropped in the United Wireless bubble. His funeral was in San Francisco.
A frightened resident told Reverend Robert J. Reid that a refined young girl was seen crossing a track toward a nearby Italian workers’ area. police investigated quickly. no girl found until a special car revealed the girl was the superintendent’s daughter, ending the mystery.
Theodore Harris of Salkum boasts about winning an acre Wisconsin farm for the biggest oat crop on the smallest soil. Prize awarded by an eastern seed company went to Harms for 24 bushels per acre. Deeds certified, sale planned, remark about Washington state farming. Farm located in Marlette County.
Centralia is not alone in demanding a new depot. The Chehalis plant argues the ramshackle old shack has burned repeatedly and only patched repairs follow each fire. Division Superintendent Al Bee visited Chehalis and found no real chance for a new building soon, noting sympathy for Centralia as a community hampered by the railroad.
The aged mule owned by Hans Gertzmann of Chehalis has vanished for the third time since last October. Last seen grazing near the home, it was spirited away in the night. Gertzmann suspects a neighbor borrowed the mule, planning to return it secretly.
Mary A Opper of Chehalis endures a troubled marriage as her chronically out of work husband wanders after a spree. She awaits his return at home, aided by a brother, while friends urge legal action. If he does not return soon she plans to move to Pacific County with her family.
The bicycle owned by Fred Cole was stolen from a rack in front of the telephone office on Pine street between five and six on Wednesday evening. A detective located it last night in the Portland New and Second-Hand Store, sold by a passerby nonresident of the city. Blackwell aided the recovery, and the loss was felt by the local seller. Also noted is Miss Knox taking over music instruction duties after Miss R McDonald left for Aberdeen.
The consulting engineer Theodora H. Scheuman, in charge of building the Centralla-Chehalis Gas Company plant, returns from Seattle to complete the project before a possible trip to British Columbia for an estimate. Mr and Mrs J Scott announce the engagement of their daughter Verda Centralia to Conrad O Manners of St Paul Minnesota. wedding date not set but expected early summer.
In a humorous note on voter registration the city clerk explains that women who are 21 or older can register without disclosing exact ages. If asked, responders may simply say “Twenty-one plus, thank you.” The city clerk Hodge welcomes both men and women to register. The January Junior Guild of St. John's Episcopal church met with Miss Grace Crockett, with five hundred in play and refreshments served after business.
Chehalis residents show keen interest in joining the National Guard movement as inquiries rise about enlistment timing. Centralia reports a successful, enthusiastic company while Chehalis seeks a qualified leader to head a local unit, with the state adjutant general reviewing the matter.
Reports say a new army recruiting office will open in Cen tralia then establish a Chehalis branch on Market street. A recruiting sergeant from the Regular Army will oversee the Chehalis office.
C. W. Bowes, a well known conductor on the focal atreat car service, resigned a couple of days ago and departed for California with his young wife to take up an opening near Los Angeles.
Matthew Garvey was hurt on Thursday while unloading timber on the railroad siding. A heavy piece of lumber fell on his foot, breaking a bone and causing injuries that will keep him laid up for some time.
A well spoken young man once a Stanford graduate and California bar admit, who left Los Angeles after illness cost him his job, was aided by Chehalis residents after a siege of poverty. Townsfolk provided clothing, fare, and food as he traveled toward Seattle to relatives, his name withheld, reflecting a fall from respectability amid hardship.
Edward Deunleon known as a chronic hanger on visited the county Jail on Thursday facing the same old charge. Venutson is becoming seen as incorrigible and his next appearance may lock him away for a long term. Police aimed to clear Chehails of habitual rabble. Dennison remains among the last old hands. The exodus of wastrels is gradual but far from finished as officers continue the purge.
A service offers around the clock support to take charge of all funeral arrangements, easing the family from burdensome details and providing full assistance during the grieving period.
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