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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
7
Albers, president of the State League, said he aims to meet Jack Healy of Everett to discuss Everett joining the State League to fill the vacancy after Alredeen withdrew. A telephone talk yesterday with Healy left Albers optimistic about prospects for Everett’s entry.
Farmers east of Napavine completed a two week effort to build a half mile road linking the Forest schoolhouse area to the Pacific Highway and Toledo, providing a direct route into Napavine and promising long term improvements.
Alvis Hertford of Little Falls aged 74, a Civil War veteran, married Mrs Jegnle M Dibble of Seattle aged 64 in Orting this week. Both are pioneer residents of the state and will live in Little Falls.
A special Pe Ell election is set for next Saturday to decide between two site options. One site covers six acres at a cost of 750 dollars, while an alternative seven-acre parcel is priced at 3,000 dollars.
A Doty Institute gathering today featured an impressive program. Attendees filled the rooms as a church service in Doty is planned for tomorrow night under the direction of the W.C.T.U.
The report shows total enrollment of 866 in District 211, with 18a boys, and the total population of the Po WM district is 177h. The text notes the burden of taxes and praises John 1D for bearing burdens for the community, reflecting strain on minds.
A Rochester Commercial Club meeting discussed the late August old settlers reunion. President Hunter chaired. Herbert Robinson pledged city support. A three member committee will set the program and publicity to ensure success, with the date to be announced Monday. The aim is to boost farmer interest for further development in Southwest Washington.
The Palm, a strong Independent team, traveled to Little Rock yesterday and defeated the local team 11 to 4. Little Rock never had a chance as Palm dominated the game with solid hitting and defense.
The Centralia baseball team dominated Bucoda with 16 runs as Leftwich struggled on the mound. Bucodaites tagged him for multiple hits and ran up the score in yesterday's game.
Chehalis school board opens bids today for an addition to the present high school building to provide manual training facilities. Overcrowding at Chehalis High School for the next year necessitates the project. Ardmore line progress noted with railroad work from Jawton to Ardmore and onward toward Sherman, Texas. Planned crossing with Northern Oklahoma route under consideration, with financial backing secured and construction to start within three months. Also local notices in Lewis County involve administration of estate of M. OR Eastman with letters granted July 6 1912 and claimants to file within twelve months for allowance. Funeral director services listed at 209 North Pearl Street.
Centralia pilot Claige Berlin lifted Miss Bernice Agnew of Portland to 1000 feet in a bioplane over Portland yesterday. The couple stayed aloft 25 minutes as crowds watched from the Country Club area, circling the city center before returning safely to earth.
An agricultural exhibit will be kept at the Centralia Commercial Club offices showcasing locally grown products. Farmers are urged to bring in unusual tagged specimens for display. The Great Northern Railway has offered to feature top exhibits in land shows and exhibition cars.
Berlin and Canadian aviator Stark announce they will quit aviation due to insufficient pay compared with the danger. They shook hands on a train from Portland. Berlin’s wrecked machine will be repaired and sold after arrival from Portland.
The Tax Commission of Lewis county will meet in Centralia City Hall Friday afternoon. County Assessor Schuyler Davis will preside at the meeting.
Washington July 16 and the Democratic campaign of 1904 cost about six hundred thousand to seven hundred thousand dollars. August Belmont of New York testified before the senate committee on campaign contributions, admitting about two hundred fifty thousand dollars to the Parker campaign.
Washington reports that 175,402,395 gallons were produced domestically in 1911 with 3,674,350 gallons of spirits and 6,732,823 gallons of wine imported. The piece says individuals should calculate their personal share by population, noting the social consequence of missing quotas.
In a harbor series between Chehalis and Hoquiam the Cougars pitched 34 straight innings without allowing a run. Hoquiam was held hitless in the final five innings of game one, all sixteen innings of game two, nine innings of game three, and four innings of the last game. A wild throw produced Hoquiam’s first run.
At a city commission session in Doon objections and remarks for paving Main Street dominated. Opponents claimed about 2,342 feet of frontage opposed, while 990 feet favored. Mrs Meilen spoke against. Theodore Hoss supported paving. A resolution to defer paving this season passed, with notes that Bridge Street from Skookumchuck to Doncaster ditch may be paved later this year.
Prink, a Chehatis State League pitcher, is reportedly signed for a move to Vancouver Northwestern League. He was among the league’s top hurlers and seeks strong support and a solid move for the coming season.
Stockholm reports American athletes preparing for competitions as the games unfold. Officials praise the team, noting strong performances across events and high hopes for medals tonight.
O J Albers president of the State League returns from Everett with news of no movement to place a team there. Everett operates an independent team and fans, due to the late season, cannot justify joining Class D. Chehalis officials will seek replacements for Centralia and Aberdeen while players stay tied for two weeks or until the State League fate is decided. A game with Everett is targeted for Sunday.
At the Hotel Belvedere in Atlantic City New Jersey the National Fertilizer Manufacturers Association opened its most important gathering yet. Members will back a plan for an Eastern States program modeled after the Middle States Soil Improvement committee with Chicago headquarters. The group aims to regulate factory valuations and fertilizer premiums for uniform methods. W W Hubbard of Baltimore is the president and expected to be re elected.
Co. M 2nd Reg N G W plans a shirtwaist dance at the Auditorium next Friday night. With the whole 2nd Regiment in Centralia the event is likely to be the largest dance ever held there. Elaborate preparations are underway as the entire public is invited and order will prevail.
A United Press Leased Wire report from New York recounts a late afternoon disaster as the steamer Rossdale struck near Rockaway beach, sinking and causing a wave of concern before it was clarified that most passengers and crew escaped. The vessel carried Newark excursionists and was hit by a smaller craft, creating a large hole in the Rossdale’s bow.
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