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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
8
Chehalis begins plans for an iron foundry to supplement mills and canneries. Site sold, expert foundryman arranging work, and terminal rates awaited to enable expansion. Expected to employ many workers and boost local commerce. project tied to Chehalis and county growth.
Lewis County Humane Society officers will convene at city hall for a decisive session to finalize plans for organizing the order. State Organizer May Krueger proposes a county visit and lecture tours, with election of officers and permanent structure expected.
City engineer D. Atterbury reports he has gathered data on wood block paving and will present a detailed report to the council at the next meeting. The findings will inform paving contracts set for consideration this spring as officials, including treasurer and secretary, review the slate of directors and trusted local figures.
The Centralia and Chehalia Gas Company plant is nearly finished with only minor tasks left. Civil Engineer Schellmann, in charge, deems the plant first class and fully capable of producing light and heat. Manager Hancock, a long time industry expert, is praised for his practical experience on the Pacific Coast.
A 1909 1910 Lewis County report on hunting penalties lists fines for offenses such as hunting out of season killing deer elk and birds as well as dynamiting fish and fishing without a license. It notes 1076 licenses issued in 1909 and 1839 in 1910 with all coyote bounty payments drawn from these funds.
Mr. and Mrs. James Carlin and their daughter arrived from Girard and are guests of D. A. Carlin in Centralia. The visitors like the town and it is probable they will make their future home here.
Whatcom and Skagit deputies with 100 volunteers follow bloodhounds in Acme area hills to capture two thieves who shot and killed Justice Galbraith and seriously wounded W. B. Stevens during a store robbery. All routes out are guarded as the hunt continues.
Augusta Maine January 5 Governor Plateted had not been in office two hours before the Senate passed under suspension of the rules a bill repealing the Sturgis law. Republicans blame the law for their party's defeat last September and its unpopularity.
The United Press reports the final legal clash in Washington as government trust-busters argue the Sherman Act against the American Tobacco Company and its subsidiaries. Attorney General Wickersham and Special Attorney Reynolds lead the government while Johnson & Hornblower defend the firms.
County commissioners grant a franchise for a new telephone line from Cerea to Pe Ell through Ell and nearby houses. The Farmers' Telephone Company of Pe Ell will be capitalized by local residents. Residents welcome the forthcoming installation and expect completion soon.
Three Indians who faced mortgage payments this morning in May field district have paid off a heavy mortgage within a year. They secured clearance papers and returned with deeds to a farm in Whale county. Ex Mayor West aided their efforts, and the trio now own a first class tract, reflecting hard work and prudent development of their land.
The article notes retiring officials will return to private life. Assessor McHonald will sell property and farm near Rima. Engineer Redley resumes practice and serves as deputy to successor Joh Ward. Commissioner Clarence Young manages a ranch. Tilsey handles Cenistiac business affairs. County Superintendent Hay remains until August and may enter business.
A New Year’s Day dinner at the George Kinder home in Prances TM mil drew a large crowd of friends and neighbors. About twelve o'clock a bountiful meal was served to fifty attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Nunsbats, Mr. Scranton, Mr. Gordon, the Duregan family, the Ellliot family, Mr. and Mrs. Southern, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, the Giffen and Guin families, Mr. Lynn Watson, Mr. Oliver Torres, Mae Williamia, Verna Dunevan, and Joyce Whitden. The day was spent in friendly conversation with many wishing each other a happy New Year.
United Press reports Colonel Roosevelt will visit the Northwest in January or February with a single speech likely in Portland. The tour will include Washington California Nevada Idaho and Montana as part of an appropriateness campaign to bolster Republican support nationwide.
In Spokane on January 6 Special Officer Orn arrested Shelverum over the shooting of Captain John Sullivan, former police chief. A city council meeting offered a reward for the assassin as Sullivan, shot in the right lung, recovers and believes the attacker was an ex prisoner seeking vengeance.
Three bags of registered mail, valued around fifty thousand dollars, were stolen from ferry boats linking San Francisco and Oakland in late December. Federal agents swung into action but report no clues. Officials kept the thefts secret until now.
Rome reports predict a rapid marriage between Katherine Elkins and the Duke Abruzzi following Senator Hiking’s opposition. Rome dispatches note the Italian king demanded a morganatic match, while Washington sources say Mrs. Elkins favors the union amid death rumors surrounding Benator Elkins.
Centralia post office reports record yearly receipts 315,772.22 for the year ending December 31, with a 2 percent increase over prior year. Quarterly figures show growth despite garbled OCR, noting gains in March June and September quarters. Postmaster M. Benedict signs the report.
Mrs. A. Swoot of Corn died Thursday at home after a prolonged illness. She was 20 years old and leaves a bereaved husband and relatives. Known to have suffered from tuberculosis, she was laid to rest in her home community where services drew many friends and neighbors.
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