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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
7
Gentralia won three straight over South Bend to seize first place in the pennant race. Locals crushed the River Rats with a rapid-fire attack as Hollis hit two home runs and the team rolled past Gilt Edged.
July 24 Cententia claimed undisputed first in the State League after sweeping South Bend in a three game series. Hollis starred with six hits in thirteen, including two homers, as Centralia won 5 to 2 and 12 to 1 before taking a 6 to 3 decisive afternoon victory. River Rats offense sputtered. Krause and Roche shared duties in the opener while Kane and Troeh pitched for South Bend.
Two Gotstrala girls aged 123 and 4 ran away from home last Thursday afternoon. They were found in Seattle after a man from their family traveled to retrieve them. The girls offered no explanation beyond a wish to visit the Potlateh carnival, with their mothers distressed and police in three cities conducting searches.
The Liederkranz, Chehalis German singing society, hosted a yesterday outing at a park owned by Washington Oregon Corporation near Chehalis Links. Attendees enjoyed theft-free evening with games and dancing. prize by the ladies of Liederkranz. The group plans to attend the upcoming Suongerfest in Sesete mid next month, expected to draw most Pacific coast German singing societies.
A new dance hall grows at Recreation Park on Washington owned property just north of Chehalis city limits. Private parties may obtain permission from Manager Gall of the traction company to use the floor. The grove setting offers a welcome summer amusements venue for Centralia and Chehalis residents, with visitors providing their own music.
United Press Teletype reports the National Amateur Athletic Union track championships in Chicago were postponed from tomorrow to the second week of August under the Chicago Athletic Association.
Doty baseball team defeated local White & Gabel 10 to 3 at Poly Grounds yesterday afternoon. Dwyer pitched strongly, limiting Centralia to six hits while receiving solid support from teammates. Both teams plan to meet again later in the season.
Firefighters were alerted to a burning electric motor at the Wayne-Bruin Meat Market on Yeatrday afternoon. The motor, part of cold storage machinery, overheated and burned out but no injuries were reported. It will be replaced this evening.
Summer school members from the city visited the State Training School at Chehalis. Superintendent Aspinwall and staff guided them through the building, explaining how youths at the institution are managed and trained. The tour aimed to educate and reassure amid recent criticism of the training system.
A small group of Greeks was detained Saturday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster of Chehalis on suspicion of trouble. They were released after explaining they planned a hunting trip and had no money, being heavily armed but carrying only standard gear. Local notices mention Mrs. Frank Ressinger visiting relatives, Frank Motley traveling to Kansas to see his mother, and Mrs Mary Loomla's illness. Additional items note Miss Smythe visiting her daughter, Mrs. Colling and Mrs. Warvey visiting Centralia, a buggy accident involving Little Bothy Pearsall, and an upcoming entertainment at Fords Prairie with proceeds for heating, admission for adults and children under 16.
Mike Popplas, a Greek resident of Chehalis, was arrested Friday night for disorderly conduct after cursing at officers and inmates. He was fined $10 for contempt, $39 for swearing, and $1.85 by county jail inmates for further offenses. He faces a 1 day jail term if fines remain unpaid.
July 24 Centralia formed amateur and semi pro players traveled to Winlock and defeated the local club 9 to 4 in a one sided game. Warring pitched well for Centralia with solid support from his teammates. The lineup featured Elliat Warring Matson Mert Hancock Clark Marion Messaniomativ Rett Miller Elliott Williams Gallagher Holycross and others. Centralia 9 Winlock 4.
Two marriage licenses were issued on a Saturday by Auditor Swofford in Chehalis. Edward Romeo and Sallie Spearch avrehen, both full blooded Indians from Toledo, were married by Justice Westover with several Indian friends as witnesses. A second license went to Franklin R Becker of Portland and Henrietta Meln¢yre of Tacoma and their Chehalis minister performed the ceremony.
Washington Reagan Corporation began laying new rails on the right of way along Sy Tower Avenue to prepare for paving by Warren Construction Company. A small train service known as a dinky operates on the torch side of the bank to ease passenger access, while complaints about pedestrian disruption on National Avenue prompt temporary service changes as Magee Gal pledges to run the dinky until completion.
An inquest led by Coroner Sticklin ruled Charles Meyers, a Koplah mine worker, died from an accident caused by his own carelessness while trying to board a logging train near Kopiah. The five member jury cited the risky act and found no external fault. Funeral services were held at a Catholic church, with United Mine Workers local lodge in charge of arrangements.
The Princess Skookumchuck from Centralia returns from Seattle Potlatch and fools experts with flawless Chinook makeup and accent. She is wife of W E Brown prominent Centralia mill owner. Her visit includes Inuit and Arctic Club greetings, serenades, and a notable Indian artifacts collection.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Stanley committee heard evidence that eleven large steel plate producers including Carnegie Steel American Steel Wire Tidewater Crucible and others formed a pooling agreement in November 1900 to regulate output. The pact reportedly tied to 16.25 percent allocation for The Carnegie Company and price support by most signatories. Chairman Stanley said he would continue to investigate, accusing Attorney General Wickersham of shielding the trusts.
Attorney General Wickersham denied charges that his department ignored a alleged crab of Controller Bar by Morson Guggenheim Interests and denied noncompetitive coal bids for Alaska. The exchange with Delegate Wickersham and the attorney general led to a temporary adjournment of the committee.
An early report notes that all forces in the harness meet at Kalamasoo are shipped for the grand event. The feature meet last year showed strong pace and timing. After Saturday’s results, the Cramp Circuit aims to move on to Detroit for the Ribbon trots next week.
The Atlantic situation and sagging railway access provoke farmers to scrutinize the line. Court actions led by receivers in BOS Harlan and State officials threaten control. The road’s fate may shift as a receiver runs the line, with export plans under review to take effect.
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