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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1911

Page

8

Water Franchise Granted to Washington-Oregon for Centralia

The city council considers and first reads an ordinance granting Washington-Oregon Corporation a water franchise to supply Centralia, Washington. It outlines the term of fifty years, rights to lay mains, conditions for extensions, rates regulated by the city, reservoir and pumping requirements, emergency provisions, hydrant rentals, and city options to purchase the system after five years, with mutual indemnities and acceptance deadlines.

Nly Judiciary Committee Ag Oiding Tce Weslington-Oregon Corporation State of Washington Centralia Washington Washington-Oregon State of Roy Cownell Sali Grantea Contratia Gontralin Uae Dattm Saidire Department Elky of Grantes Centratia Diacharga Ohitga- Hong Eale Ag PTO Cireupi Staner Ierfy Council Demasdys Armoval

Abductor in Portland Jail Awaiting Prosecution Decision

A jailed abductors case from Chehalis involves a 15 year old girl, Leona Hendricks, taken by Gosts from Chehalis and later arrested in Portland. Prosecuting Attorney Buxton must decide if charges go direct to Superior Court or a preliminary hearing in justice court. public outcry and defense by Gus Thacker surround the case as the Superior Court reconvenes in September.

John 8. Gosts Portland Leona Hendricks Chehalis Lewis County Buxton Superior Court Justice Court Gosts

Chronicle Employee Learns New Union In Married Life

Miss Leara Woods, longtime Daily Chronicle employee at the Unotype machine, wed Mr. L ia Oliphant yesterday in Eugene Oregon. The bride, respected by employers and friends, recently moved from the city to Springfield Oregon.

Leara Woods Daily Chrontcly Unotype Eugene Oregon Lia Oliphant City Springfield Misa Woods Gahe

Riverside Methodist Sunday School Attendance Contest Reds and Blues

The Riverside area held a Sunday school attendance contest named the Reds and Blues. About four hundred attendees at Riverside yesterday enjoyed the event despite losses on the losing side.

Methodist Sumtay School Chethialia Reds and Blues Asp Reda Riveraide

Merchants Council Repeals Transient Trade Ordinance

The Centralia city council voted to repeal the ordinance restricting transient merchants and banning certain retail businesses. They instructed the city attorney to draft the repeal for the next meeting, citing the Berman case and concerns over misuse of the existing law. The move aims to end the current ordinance and remove the ban on men’s furnishings and shoes sales.

Centralia Reuneil Ordinanes Derman

Women of Woodcraft Public Installation in Centralia

Women of Woodcraft at Centralia Circle hosted a public installation at the Odd Fellows Hall last evening. Officers installed include Guardian Neighbor Belle Toppet, Artie I. Hoss, Nellie Acker, Anna M. Q'Connour, Louisa Unterwegner, Bora A. Baker, Corn Carey, C. D. Prince, Minuta Teeter, Leona Sperger, with Dora Baker and Julia Stevenson assisting. A music program and banquet followed.

Centralia Circle Women of Woodcraft Panther 202 Odd Fellows Mall Belle Toppet Artie I. Hoss Nellie Acker Magillan Anna M. Q'Connour Louisa IT. Unterwegner Inger Sen- Une Bora A. Baker Quiet Sentinel Corn Carey C. DB. Prince Minuta Leona Sperger Dora HE. Baker Julia Stevenson

Local Militia Boys Enjoying Army Maneuvers

A letter to the Chronicle from William Seales, formerly a New York National Guard lieutenant, reports Centralia’s Local Militia company enjoying camp life at Camp Fortzon. Recruits praised by army officers, with their moss and white rock street display drawing wide notice as encampment nears end and soldiers prepare to return home.

Chronicle William Seales Co. M Reg Dow Camp Fortzon National Guard Army Moss White Rock Centralia

Second Fire at Toledo Destroys John Blair Home

A second disastrous Toledo fire occurred at dawn yesterday destroying John Blair's home. Discovered at 8 o'clock, the family fled in night clothes as the frame structure burned beyond saving. Volunteer firefighters saved adjacent property but the residence and furnishings were completely lost.

Toledo John Blair Tames

Serious Charges Dismissed in Washington Case

In Justice Westover's court at Chetalis the State of Washington versus W H Sowards and Joe Sowards was heard and dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence. Sheldon, the complaining witness, claimed threats to his life and said he had to secure protection from a friend. The dispute centered on valuable coat lands near Chohala, W D Shelston, father of the plaintiff, with the Sowards accused of long-running harassment.

Court of Justice Chohala W. D. Shelston Woatover Vanvlet Sheldon Amtatr Domimuds Gua Thacker Bishop Stata

Interment planned for Frank Sprague in San Jose

Frank Sprague of Centralia Pioneer died in San Jose California last Monday morning. Interment will be at San Jose, with Mrs Sprague present at his death. His brother and nephews in this city expect San Jose burial but no definite arrangements have been announced. The Sprague family moved to San Jose from Centralia last December and may return here for support among relatives and friends.

Frank Sprague Centralia San Jose California

Centralia attracted by eastern capital investment talks

Tennant, a financier from Albany, has visited Centralia, meeting with leading bankers and businessmen to locate suitable investments in the state. He aims to assist his brother, a dagger of Albany, and seeks support from local officials after a 17 year tenure in the Secretary of State's office.

Tennant al-~ Ibauy Albany Secretary of State Centralia

Prominent Winlock Resident Dies After Long Life

S J Shipler a well known Winlock resident died at his home yesterday morning. Born in Indiana in 1848 he came west decades ago and settled in Botstfort in 1893 before moving to Winlock twelve years ago. He was active in local business affairs and will be buried in Winlock Cemetery tomorrow afternoon.

S.J. Shipler Winlock Marning

Potato Market Chaos Draws City Market Prices Up

The city market saw a surge as potatoes rose to 16 pounds per quarter dollar amid fierce bidding by numerous sellers. Vendors battled for control, with large quantities moving by basket as prices spiked and buyers scrambled.

Suckand Wuel

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