Postal Savings Regulations Outlined For Chehalis Centralia
A government plan places postal savings banks in Chehalis on June 25 and Centralia on July 1. Cory, cashier of Chehalis National Bank, explains rules: accounts open to individuals over ten, max one per person, minimum one dollar, limits of 100 dollars monthly withdrawal and 500 dollars balance, 2 percent annual interest after one year, and non-transferable certificates.
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Postal Savings
Bank
Chehalis
Centralia
Cory
Chehalis National Bank
Washington
Apense
Postal
Toead
Avery
Market Street paving project advances in Cheha Me
The Warren Construction Company was awarded a contract two weeks ago to pave a four mile stretch of Market Street to connect with the county road at Ale east city limits. The project aims to create a smooth hard surface and should take about three months to complete.
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Warren Construction
Bean Work Dorday Oan Crete
Aurfare
Eet
Market St
Cheha
Etty Coutraci
Cowltz & Olvanple County
Ale East
Wile
Lie Centre
Knights of Pythias elect Chehalis officers for year
St Helens lodge No 101 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the ensuing year in Chehalis. A B Judd was elected Chancellor Commander Jesse Imus prelate R W James keeper of records and seals P C Beaufort Master of Finance F M Powers master of exchequer Roy Brown master at arms Geo Walker master of works John Taylor inside watch Walter Baker outside watch and W H Spath trustee for eighteen months. The 4 of P is strong in Chehalis by numbers and influence.
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St. Helens
Knights of Pythias
Chehalis
A. B. Judd
Jesse Imus
R. W. James
P. C. Beaufort
F. M. Powers
Roy Brown
Geo. Walker
John Taylor
Walter Baker
W. H. Spath
The
4. of P
Centralia Plans City Holiday Celebration
Centralia will mark the national holiday with a two day festival at the Sak grounds and other features are being finalized. Officials describe a city festival atmosphere with planned activities and community involvement.
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Centralia
SAK
Youngest U.S. War Veteran Claim Highlighted in Centralia Chehalis
The twin cities contest the youngest veteran title, centering on Charles Names who served five years before age eighteen. Haines of Chehalis, formerly of Centralia, joined New York National Guard young, then served in the Spanish American War and Philippines insurrection, earning veteran status at 28 while remaining youthful in appearance. He travels with War Department proofs to quell inquiries.
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Centralia
Chehalis
United States
Charles
Haines
Spaldau
National Guard
New York
Spain
War Department
Acetylene Gas Generator Plant Opens on Ford's Prairie
The G. H. Barrow Acetylene Gas Generator Co. has opened its Ford's Prairie plant and is operating at full capacity to meet early orders. The new unit, recently patented by Mr. Barrow with patents pending, is praised by experts as simple and highly valuable. Acetylene gas is regarded as a superior, cheaper illumination method compared with gas or electricity.
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G. H. Barrow Acetylene Gas Generator Co
Ford
Prairie
Barrow
Centralia plans a grand July Fourth celebration
Centralia organizes a large Fourth of July festival with a parade, sports, and possibly an airship ascent. Judges and local boosters including Dysart, Gilchrist, Flewelling, Hubbard, Wilson, Symons, McNitt, Proffitt, Vaughan, and Sciuto back the effort to attract visitors from out of town and rival national celebrations.
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Centralia
Washington
Judge Dysart
James Gilchrist
Abe Flewelling
PB. Hubbard L. G. Wilson
J. P. Symons
Frank McNitt, Jr
Lee Proffitt
AE. J. Vaughan
J. Sciutio
Ctutraila
Frank Farris Passes At Cen tralia In Death
Frank Farris of Cen tralia died of apoplexy at his home last night at age 44. He came from Billings Oklahoma with his family last September and was a member of Modern Woodmen of America Lodge No. 1030. The local lodge will attend the funeral at M E Church Sunday at 2:90. Rev. Reid likely to officiate. Interment will be at Mountain View cemetery. He is survived by a widow and one son.
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Frank Farris
Centralia
Farris
Billings
Oklahoma
Modern Woodmen of
M. EL Uhurhe
Reid
Mountain View Cemetery
iFarrie
Landmark Destroyed by Lanes Fire in Lewis County
A landmark home in Lewis County burned after lanes caused a blaze that raged quickly. The loss is estimated between 300 and 400 dollars, deemed one of the county’s notable properties. The house was built years ago by pioneer Henry Miles, a figure of local interest to newcomers.
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Aio
Chehalh
Gory
Lewis County
Phenry Miles
Revolution Gast Mindera Money Report Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Revolution Gast and Mindera Money with $369,000 figures and references to authorities and incidents. The text is garbled with names like Bess Lessed Wiley MENTS CEPY and Praha Yo UD Mpie, making specifics unclear. No clear event date or location is readable.
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Revolution Gast
Mindera Money
Pastel Bess
Wiley Ments Cepy
Willy
Sven
Maidlete
Iif
Moose Excursion Sparks Portland Carnival Celebration
A local Moose excursion began at the Portland depot with a committee of Portland Moose members marking the trip. The group traveled to Chehalis and attended the celebration, joining the city’s events and festivities yesterday.
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Tralin
Neo 83
Portland
Ghehalis
Mashers Annoy Girls On Street Near Tower Avenue
Police promise action after a second week of harassment by youths who leered and ogled at women from windows near Tower Avenue and Hannon Street. Patraiman McMarter attempted to intervene but the loungers fled before arrival. Officials say offenders will be made an example if repeated in the city.
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Tower Avenue
Hannon Street
Patraiman McMarter
Policn
Successful excursion for MDDS to Rose Carnival festival
The Moozy spoon excursion to the Rose Carnival at Porthid and fete the Northern Pacific slept at 8 ay eleck and loaded to the Betis with sattsivghie Tadwenent. Five cars formed the train as the local lodge hosted by Northern Public. road employees broke a mule and allowed excursionists to use a hall on the talt. Portland Moose prepare a royal reception for the local Judge. Moose crowd gathers at Rosa Carteal with tickets valid to June 12. many may stay over. Ora joined the crowd at Chehalis. most return tonight.
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Porthid
Betis
Thi Road
Portland
Ora
Chehalis
Washington Oregon Corp appoints Harvey Gall as new manager
A management change at the Washington Oregon Corporation affects the street, power and water operations as Harvey Gall succeeds Charles Welch. Gall, formerly a railroad engineer, moves from Walla Walla to Portland as purchasing agent and will oversee interests in Navaotonger and surrounding areas. He expresses enthusiasm for Portland and Chehalis assignments. Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Carringa and funeral plans. Chehalis sees a solo marriage license issued to Joseph Sanderson and Wilan Mutler.
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Joos
Washington Ora Corporation
Tree
Charles Welch
Harvey Gall
Tive
Portland
Wes
Nthreewnthy
Vaticonger, Wash
Wis
Walla Walla
Gall
Washington Oregon Corporation
Hennse
Auditor Swofford
Chehalis
Perth
Joseph Sanderson
Wilan Mutler
Chehalis Minister Resigns from Baptist Church
E Duley longtime pastor of the Chehalis Baptist church will resign his duties in August. The church building, one of the Twin Cities finest, cost about 12600 to erect. Duley has not decided whether he will remain in Chehalis.
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E. Duley
Baptist Church
Chehall
Old Chehalis Resident Sells Her Property
Mrs. Thomas Gerlach, one of Chehalis’s oldest residents, sold her 23 acre Newaukum hill farm yesterday to J. B. Bowen for 2000 dollars. Bowen arrived in eastern Washington years ago and sought a new location. Whether Mrs. Gerlach will stay in Chehalis is unknown.
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Thomas Gerlach
Chehalis
Newaukum Hill
J. B. Bowen
Bowen
Washington
Gérlach
Chehatis
Commencement Exercises in Chehalis High School
The Chehalis High School graduating class of 1911 held commencement exercises in the auditorium last night before a large audience of friends and relatives. The program included songs by the high school chorus and an address by Kishenekater. Principal Trainid presented the class, N. S. Coffman awarded the diplomas, and Hall gave the invocation. The class had 58 members.
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Chehails High School
Hall
Kishenekater
Trainid
Coffman
Postmaster Pay In Chehalis Increased To Year
The Chehalis postmaster’s annual salary rose to a year after a government decision adjusted the pay scale and duties of state postmasters. About 39 other offices in the state saw changes as farmers faced labor shortages and higher costs. A little over $200 was sent to the eux? community by foreign residents.
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Ehulis
Eecit
Washington Livery & Transfer Co gains new owner
Morgan, proprietor of the Washington Livery Stable on Pearl Locust, bought the Kelly Miles Co transfer business at 316 No Tower. Both operations will run under Washington Livery & Transfer Co. Morgan is a longtime Lewis County resident with a successful trade in contras. For sale is a fine ore win in first class condition for $20, with purchase inquiries via Miss Knox Burkepha’s store.
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OH. Morgan
Washington Livery
Peatl Noi Locust
Kelly-Miles Co
No. Tower
Washington Livery &Transfer Co
Morpati
Lewis County
Amd
Joy
Knox Ay Burkepha
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