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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1911

Page

3

Lumbermen Meet in Tacoma to Discuss Amalgamation

The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association holds a semi annual meeting in Tacoma to consider merging the Oregon Washington Southwest Washington groups into a single Northwest Pacific Coast body. The move aims to cut costs, increase influence, and strengthen the industry’s role in the region with broader administration and policy plans outlined for the West. Attendees include B G Griggs J A Freeman Leonard Bronson plus others from Bellingham Globe San Francisco St Louis Spokane and Spokane references noted.

Wacoma Pacificc Coast Northwest Pacific Coast Oregon & Washington Portland Southwest Washington Centralia Pacific Northwest United Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association National Lumber Manufacturers B. G. Griggs J. A. Freeman Leonard Bronson Tacoma Mr. Bronson J. H. Boedel Bellingham W. C. Miles Globe D. #. Skinner San Francisco J. B. White

Well Known Resident of Tenino Dies

July 14. Aaron Webster, a pioneer of Washington, died at his Tenino area home. At 82 years old, he lived on his homestead for 40 years and arrived in Portland in 1852 when Washington was undeveloped. He was a Mason. funeral arrangements follow.

Aaron Webter Washington Tenino Mr. Webster Portland Webster Vonou Neeherl

Unclear OCR Summary of Devastating Fire Report

Fragmentary OCR text reports a large area set ablaze with extensive damage. Mentions United Dress Leased WLROP and Tavita area. Details are garbled with references to victims and forest devastation but specifics are unreadable.

United Dress

Thunder Grumbles Around Cantralla In Morning Skies

A report describes heavy thunder and rare lightning near Cantralla this morning. Residents heard loud grumbling sounds as dark clouds lingered, creating a dramatic but non-illuminated storm over the area.

Cantralla Materindlan

Regular Centralia State League routs Yannigans 11 to 1 at fairgrounds

Centralia Centralia State League baseball team defeated the Yannigans 11 to 1 yesterday afternoon at the fair grounds. The regulars, led by strong pitching and defense, were never tested as the Yannigans faded after a bright start. Crowd size was small but enthusiastic, with management inviting spectators to watch the game.

Fair Grounds Centralia State League Yannigan Yannigans Centralia Yannigans Rothe Bert Leftwiteh Cadahin Krause Boettiger Bill Leftwiteh Brown Seeee Truesdell Denking Bwick Kuhe Yannigang Pjieeceeseiys EL AG

May Start Incubator Factory

In Thomas hall last evening Mr L L White of Late County Oregon explained his patented incubator. Few Commercial Club members attended yet the remaining members were interested. It was decided to ship and exhibit a machine in the city. He will return early next week with the device. Trustees meet Tuesday evening to consider the proposition.

Thomas Hall L. L White Late County Oregon Commercial Club Whites White

Automobile Party Tour Satsop With Centralia Hostess

Messra Hoss Holliday and Patton led a group of ladies from Thursday sewing club on a day trip to Satsop to visit Mrs. Albert Smith formerly of Centralia. The party enjoyed a luncheon and river picnic before returning home after a delightful afternoon and supper.

Messra Hoss Holliday Patton Satsop Theodore Hoss Wilbur Patton Henry Holliday Herman Hoes John Auer T. J. Stevens N. A. Waring Irv Buzzel Dan Saltzer Wm. Kler Lydia Howell Charley Butz Albert Smith Centralia Smith General Merchandise Smith and Weaver L. Gar & Son F. J. Davis

Convention of National Education Association closes in San Pranisco

United Press reports the National Education Association wrap up as delegates finish final sessions across departments. Most attendees plan a postconvention week touring the Yosemite Valley and other California sites before returning home.

United Press San Prangisco Cal National Education Association Yeventile Valley California

Two Touring Cars Crash on Paelie Highway Injures Woman

A head on collision between a Reo driven by R Q Polk of Tacoma and a Buick roadster driven by Thomas Freeman of Westminister BC occurred on the Paelie Highway one mile west of the city. Mrs Freeman suffered severe bruises and nervous shock but was not fatally injured. both drivers escaped unharmed though thrown from their cars. Polk shipped his car to Tarone and Freeman will send his car home after repairs.

Paelie Reo R. Q Polk Tacoma Thomas Freeman Westminister B. C Mr. Freeman Urst Polk Taronne Freeman

Mystery Twirler Walker Likely Signs Centralia Pact

Pitcher Walker known as Mysterious Mitchell in the Coast League is expected to sign with Centralia this afternoon and appear in tomorrow's game. He advised manager Patton he would report today, with his widely publicized identity once again drawing national attention.

Walker San Francisco Mitchell Atlantic Pacific Coast Centralia Patton

Suspect Swan Peterson linked to Rainier murder case

United Press report from Olympia July 14 states Swan Peterson, a section man who disappeared the morning of the Cable murder, worked Rainier for a day and a half and is being taken to Rainier for identification. Mrs Coble and her husband were beaten to death with an axe the previous Monday night.

United Press Olympia Aew Swan Peterson Rainier Yelm

Wealthy farmer gifts sweetheart 49-acre tract after kisses

A jrowa farmer allegedly gave his sweetheart a 49-acre tract each time she kissed him. The tale paints the young woman, once a candy kid, maturing as they chase the fleeting pleasures of early romance and a back-to-fall movement.

Tragedy On North Pac Freight A Man Loses Limbs

A derailed freight train near Tenino resulted in a penniless man being thrown from the northbound car. He lost both legs below the knees and was later found near the tracks, unconscious, as hospital checks failed to locate him or determine his fate. Police and railroad crews search for the injured man and assess responsibility after the shocking incident.

Hatten Hatton Tenino Us City Varlona Wilda

Anti Greek and Italian Rally Draws Chehalis Crowd

A Wednesday night gathering at Glide Rink Chehalis shows strong support for removing foreign labor from city projects. Organizers report favorable contractor responses to cut alien workers, noting a sharp rise in foreign laborers over the past month and pledging continued efforts until aliens are displaced.

Glide Rink Chehalis Socialist Party

Chehalis Hosts Open Air Band Concerts

In Chehalis, open air band concerts in the streets have become a regular weekly event. The Chehalis band performs each night drawing large crowds of residents seeking summer amusement amid the hot evenings. The public highly appreciates the musical offerings and the street performances.

Gluem Chetals Chehulls Cuere

Elma Couple Marry In Elma After License Issued

A marriage license was issued yesterday from the Auditor Swofford office in Chehalla to Emil Bartlett and Life Taylor, both of Elma. Justice Westover united the couple in marriage following the permit.

Swofford Chehalla Emil Bartlett LiUfe Taylor Elma Justice Westover Smung

Regular Schedule Resumes After Brick Work Delays

The Washington Oregon Corporation resumes shelf and schedule aidace now running to the ball park by the halls. For ten days due to brick work on Natlanial Ave, the cars have only operated to the condensery, with long walks to the business district. Pedestrian complaints arise from company patrons.

Hiernihy Washington-Oregon Corporation Natlanial Ave Come Pany

Clams to Be Oldest Odd Fellow Celebrates 98th Birthday

Captain John W. Caron of Provincetown Massachusetts celebrated his ninety eighth birthday today. He is believed to be the oldest Young Odd Fellow in the United States if not the world and also claims to be the oldest survivor of the 1840 gold rush voyage to California.

United Press Provincetown Mana John W. Caron United States Garnon California

Soldier Boys Return From Camp Fortson

Weary and worn from strenuous marching, the Co. M soldiers returned to Centralia at 7 o clock last night after ten hard days at Camp Fortson American Lake. Officers say the training benefited the cadre and the men vow they would not have missed the encampment. They drew crowds with a large wheel and hub display and explained they hailed from the Hub City. A plan to stage mimic warfare with Oregon next year was discussed by Washington National Guard officers as a near real war scenario and received favorable reception.

Co. M Centralia Eoldiers American Lake Oregon Washington National Guard Commonwealths 2D Tyfantry Benson Wright Spokane 3D Battalon St Ip

Chehalis Water Company Profits Probe Reported

City officials appointed by Mayor Gingrich to audit Chehalis water company profits received a report yesterday. The investigation found monthly water income of 1624.50 dollars and annual income near 19,494 dollars. Additional annual payments push total annual revenues to about 24,000 dollars.

Andy Lone Gingrich Chehalis Connect Kong Mys Au Fim Northern PaciRe Railroad

Deserted Wife Deserts Man in Court Case Turned Dismissed

In a Chehalla court yesterday afternoon Frank Nash, arrested on wife desertion, faced a hearing with William Desler as witness. Desler urged support for Nash's three children, Mrs Nash pleaded for reconciliation, and Judge Bonnfort dismissed the case after the witness and state handled by Deputy Bishop.

Frank Nash Jostley PG. Reuufort Chehalla Wiliam Desler Nash Noah Mra Bonnfort Bishop

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