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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
5
A city grants a water franchise to Washington-Oregon Corp to use public streets in exchange for supplying wholesome domestic water and ample fire protection. The current contract still runs sixteen more years, so the key question is why a new franchise should be granted if the present firm has not fulfilled its obligations.
Nob Bryans, once a barber in Chetalis and Uemain, fled after failing to pay a $2 debt to a band. located in Spade, a warrant was served as he left. Telegraphic contact with Justice Beaufort determined the costs and the bill were settled, Evans jailed 60 days for breaking quarantine at the Tainler hotel during the smallpox scare.
A fortune reportedly lost in Centralia was recovered by the owner after an eventful sequence. George Band Pred Cambridge and two Wing associates formed the hag on the same day Joat Pat i. The owner was informed yesterday, with July 1a noted in the report. The derailed storm and hot weather influence attendance at regional events including a Rocaty benefit at Surf and Lealand hotel.
Fred Walker once known as Mysterious Mitchell in the Coast League may join Centralia for next week’s series with South Bend. He arrived Sunday morning not knowing of a scheduled game and found manager Patton late. Patton seeks Walker as a stronger twirler than Berger, who shut out Chelalia. talks with Berger continue, with a possibility both pitchers join, giving Centralia a formidable rotation on the State League circuit.
Olympia July 18 The new state road law granting county commissioners power to let contracts for state roads provokes dispute as residents claim the state meddles in local deals. Critics say the law faults remain unresolved while supporters insist counties can settle payments without federal highway interference. A disputed contract in Suquamish county draws attention as officials seek to shift authority back to the state.
In Chehalis Judge Beaufort rules the stamp puller purchased by T. T. Murphy belongs to him since the sale was not recorded. Fred Dunbar & Co. accuse Murphy of nonpayment after a March purchase of a 107.25 machine. Cowan’s attachment proceeds first at public auction, with any surplus to satisfy other debts.
On July 18 the states joint mission reports the nine months to June 30 show total estate appraisals of 19,591,427 for the year starting October 1, 1910. Inheritance taxes collected from counties include 1,020.08 from Lewis with no escheats. proceeds from April to Wascoe appear as part of the overall levy.
Residents may vote on adopting the commission system in Centralia and similar towns under a 135 July law. Petitions circulate next week to place the question on the ballot, with elections set sixty days after petition filing. Three commissioners would be elected, including a mayor, with salaries tied to city population and powers to appoint other officials.
The Warren Construction Company started paving South Tower Avenue yesterday morning. Work on the right of way involves laying standard rails by the Washington-Oregon Corporation as part of the ongoing track improvement project.
A campaign launched to organize a Sunday excursion to South Bend for a double header against Centralia. Manager Patton backs the plan as city promotion and entertainment value, with a special train proposed. Serious interest requested by Thursday noon to gauge party size.
Mrs. Margaret Rose Collins, a longtime Lewis County resident, died at her Newaukelm Hill home last Saturday. Her funeral was held at the Chehalis Catholic church with Father Moens and Father Clobt of Salt Lake City officiating. Remains were moved from Sticklin problems to the church for a Mass attended by many friends. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, and a son living in Centralia. The husband plans to move from the old homestead to reside with daughter Miss J. O. Singer in Seattle.
Citizens prepare two petitions for tonight slate council meeting. One asks to reject the water franchise proposal, the other seeks a vote on adopting a commission form of government. The community is deeply stirred, with broad turnout expected to protest the franchise and push governance changes. The petitions reflect widespread concern over franchise terms and government structure.
Prosecutor J. ft. Bava filed information in the Lewis County Superior Court against W. A1. Brueher a man accused of creating a sensation in the city and selling fowls under eyes of a widow and others as police pursue details of the case. The Portland police reportedly aided in the investigation and Blacher was apprehended after a confrontation.
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