Switchmen Discharged After Chehalis Collision
Two switchmen who left a switch open caused a collision in Chehalis on Monday injuring Motorman Bird, who escaped death in the vestibule of a crushed car. Bird recuperates at home as the company fires the two workers, fault placed partly on the line’s blind switch and lack of target.
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Chehalis
Cary
Washington
Oregon
Estltorg
Bird
Washington- Oregon
Purh
Munday
Assault and Battery Case in Chehalis Postponed
The Chehalis court heard a drunken brawl case involving Joseph N. Plerin vs Stre Kented and Lee Kennedy from the previous Saturday. Steve Kennedy faced charges but proved not present. Kennedy’s case was continued as the fight was described as a free for all and hosts may face action. The two bathers were arrested Monday on Plerin’s complaint.
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Joseph N. Plerin
Stre Kented
Lee Kennedy
Egeyeve
Chehalis
Wes
Jveice P
Leanfort
Steve Kennedy
Plerin
Beaufort
Will Pave One Side At A Time On National Avenue
Temporary right of way laid on the west side, permanent on the east, to ease heavy wagons at Mille condenser. Work to proceed quickly while weather allows. aim to complete park area near Warren County region. City Attorney Studebaker’s appendicitis operation in Portland successful. he rests easily and recovering. Mrs. Studebaker remains with him until he can travel home.
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National Avenue
Wis
Washington-Oregon
Warren Couetr Region
Studeha
Portland
City to open bids for Severn Improvement District No 12
The city clerk was instructed to call for bids for the building of Severn Improvement District No 12. Bids are to be opened on June 20.
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Severn Improvement District No
Appointment for Former Centralia Pioneer’s Son
Walter Harris, son of Centralia settler Peter Harris, is named in Taft era notices as appointed to a Federal Civil Service post in the Panama Canal service. Harris, a former Ottawa Illinois surveyor and University of Washington graduate, moved with his father to Seattle, later died there, with Walter previously visiting Centralia last September to settle parcels his father acquired long ago.
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Peter Harris
Pionter
Centralia
George Washington
Walter Harris
Federal Civil Service
Taft
Walter Thompson
Bureau of Engineering
Harris
Ottawa
Illnois
University of Washington
Seattle
Ola Harris
Minnie Bressler Weds Floyd Dressler In Simple Bride Rite
A small wedding at the Jolt Raught home on Washington Avenue united Miss Minnie Bressler sister of Raught with Floyd Dressler of this city. Ivory pink and white decor complemented the white silk gown and veil. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robt. J. Reid with Frank Laker of Seattle as escort. After a luncheon the couple left on the 4:30 train for British Columbia and will reside west of Pine after July 1.
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Jolt Raught
Washington Avenue
Minnie Baler
Bf Raught
Floyd I
Frank L.laker
Seattle
Robt. J. Reid
Margaret Raught
Margaret Bressler
M Raught
British Columbia
West Pine
Postal Savings Bank Opens Dates Weakened
Word from the Postmaster General in Washington says the postal savings bank will be introduced in Centralia on July 1 with a favorable forecast for the venture. The Chehalis postal savings bank is slated to open on July 23, as the official plan outlines.
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Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Centralia
Duu
Dr.ovide
Chehalis
Oregon Washington Railway to Expand Along Coast
During a Southwest Washington Development Association meeting in Chehalis, an Oregon Washington Railway and Navigation Company official told L G Wilson of Wilson Coal that payroll in the region will rise to 60000 monthly within six months and to 109000 monthly within a year, totaling about 1.2 million annually. Fifty Mokado locomotives will join the western division with fifty two more for the eastern division, costing 20000 to 1000 each, for freight and passenger service.
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Southwest Washington Development Association
Chebalis
Oregon- Washington Railway & Navigation Company
L. G. Wilsoh
Wilson Coal Company
Kopish
Sr. Wilson
Oregon-Washington Railway & W Navigation Company
Wilson
Tone
Centralia
Hotel Centraila Receives Major Improvements
Centralia officials report ongoing hotel upgrades including a new concrete sidewall surrounding the property to replace the old wooden pathway. Concrete supports have been installed for ground floor pillars while extensions and alterations on the first floor and various rooms are completed. Building records show strong local industry activity since the ordinance took effect just over a month ago.
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Centraila
Many Contractors Bid On Paving Centralia Streets
A large number of bids for paving North and South Tower avenues were opened by the City Council. They will deliberate for a week before award at the next council meeting. Bids include Carbolenium Wood Preserving for wood block, Warren Construction for bitulithic and wood headers, and several firms bidding asphalt, brick, and wood block with varied maintenance terms.
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Tower Avenue
Carbolenum Wood Preserving Company
Warren Construction Company
Stauson & Company
Bremerton
J. C. Haogen & Company
Llnter Construction Company
Robinson Company
Kewenl Construction Company
Merchants Seek Tight Ordinance For City Protection
A large group of Centralia merchants presented a petition to the city council urging action to shield established merchants from imported bankrupt stock and demoralizing trade. The proposed ordinance would require licenses for those engaged in trade, with a fixed stiff fee and refunds after a year. Councilman Kent introduced the measure, sending it to the judiciary committee for report and final passage at the next meeting. The council asserts that taxpaying merchants who help build the city deserve protection.
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Centralia
M. J. Vaughan
William Toles
Chehalis
Aburdwen
Elma
Kelso
Tas
Sualuss
Kent Anal
Judiciary Committee
City Dump Ground Clean-Up Ordered After Complaints
Health officer Madison reported to the city council that the dumping grounds are being put in proper condition following earlier complaints. The council also ordered a telephone placed at the disposal of the health officer for better communication.
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Oficer Madison
Warsaw Crossing Permit Granted by County Board
At a city council meeting a communication was read from the board of county commissioners granting the county's defect to establish a surface crossing over the railroad track on Warsaw atrost.
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Board of County Commissioners
Warsaw Atrost
Would-Be Barber Recovers From Suicide Attempt
June 7 L Miller, the would-be killer who tried to take his own life in Parrott's barber shop on North Tower avenue, is recovering. He sustained an eight inch throat wound requiring twelve stitches after medical aid arrived. He is under guard to prevent a repeat act at the Employees' hospital.
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L. Miller
Parrott
Tower Avenue
Miller
Ones
Dr. Dumon
Patton
Carter
Riley
Dumon
Centralia High School Class Day Exercises Held At Church
The Centralia high school class day exercises were held last night at the Christian Church before about 1500 attendees. Speakers and performances highlighted student life with Lloyd Nyskart receiving praise for his oration on universal peace and Nellie Harlham reading the class will.
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Centralia High School
Denti Ag
Byala
Setlney
Ehorns
Wrorth
Wadsworth
Grace Towner
Chester Ruble
PeWitt Yenner
Veran Dennis
Jane Adam
Chicago
Nellie Alarham
Lloyd Nyskart
Marion Carry
Laeilie Kelling
Glass of Tey
Iistory
Centralia
Ceps Iralia
Debaton
Eve
Sehoo
Ard i
Kirtings
York Anerselle
High Gohal
Baptist Church Closes Convention During Busy Day
A convention at the Baptist church filled a busy schedule with morning church business, an afternoon Women’s Conference, and night missionary addresses by Rev. F. Wightanan of Weymond and Rev. W. J Manley. Evangelist Driver, a Centralia figure, will preach the closing sermon amid a warm reception.
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Baptist Church
F. Wightanan
Weymond
W. J Manley
India
WC. Driver
Centralia
Justice Court Realizes Busy Month In Civil Docket
The Justice of the Peace Hoss office reports a busy month with an average daily care and a docket of eighteen cases. Thirteen civil actions rose, warrants issued, preliminary hearings held, and arbitration of Ylaputos completed without eventual court recourse.
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Office of Justice of the Peace Hoss
Palica
Warranta
Casoa
Appar
Ylaputos
Successful Drama By Students At Chebells High School
The Chebells High School students presented Nautical Knot to a packed house last night. The amateur cast earned praise as the class of 1911 staged one of its smallest graduating groups with 17 members. An exhibit of the year's work from public school pupils accompanied the evening program at the high school.
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Chebells High School
Chenalls
Clase
Bankers from Cantealla and Willapa Harbor Head to Chicago
C. Guchrist vice president of United States National Bank of Cantealla and W J McPhail of Willapa Harbor State Bank left for Chicago for a three week trip. The excursion, described as a vacation outing, will include visits to St Paul and discussion of financial conditions in the midwest.
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C. & Guchrist
United States National Bank of
Will Open Factory in Ghераlig Will Open Factory in Gheralig
The Simmonk factory plans to start operations in Gh eralig with new machinery and a Belg Specialty setup. The project aims to modernize production at the West Street site, supervised by a foreman connected to Church History and Centralhy, with rough accounts of initial payments and equipment installation.
Deputy Sheriff's Brother Faces Critical Surgery
T. Foster, brother of Droate Sheriff Tom Foster, underwent an appendix operation at St Helens Hospital and was in dangerous condition yesterday. He has suffered from the illness for about seven years and his friends await the outcome with concern. Foster, long known in the county, resides at Payal Hye Vee.
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Foster
Tom Foster
St. Helens
Weiebhrod
Winlock
Theseat
Payal Hye Vee
Fir Cheha- Us
One Marriage Certificate From Chehalis Office
Hearne was issued a marriage certificate from the Auditor Swofford office in Chehalis. The contracting couple are John B. Carilale of Montesano and Irena Hastay of Ashland Oregon. They were married by a Chehalis minister and departed after a brief honeymoon.
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Hearne
Swofford
Chehalis
John B. Carilale
Montesano
Irena Hastay
Ashland
Ore
Chehalla
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