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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1911
Page
1
Remonstrances are received and filed as the council moves forward with an ordinance unchanged from its original form. The process proceeds without alterations despite opposition filings.
March 1 report on Centralia paving protests for North and South Tower avenues and crogs streets. Residents debate bitulithic versus concrete, with Northern Pacific contesting costs while council prepares an ordinance creating the paving district and awaits bids.
Centralia to Tenino rail line completed and praised by eastern railroad men. Foreman Burrows shifts work to Sopenah with plans for similar extensions. The Centralia Puget Sound main line gains two tracks between key points, boosting company value. Rev W J Dickerson dies at Cho halia home. funeral at Cho falia Episcopal church Thursday at 1 pm.
Wi Ham Butler, a convict from the Meskill quarry where Blalg prisoners are employed, escaped a few days ago after being forced to return. He faces no good time abatement. Tudor is described as a half breed Tadtan.
Louis Kontueon, 26, a coal heaver, was struck near an incline crossing about 250 feet south of Centralia depot Monday night. Jury found negligence on the deceased. engineer praised for caution. Body shipped to Portland for funeral. widow and two children remain in the old country.
Northern Pacific railroad crews cause street blockages and face arrest as Mayor Guerrier orders police to enforce the ordinance after discussions with Superintendents Albes and Richards. Rail crews claim blocking is to keep streets open and threaten arrests if instructions are ignored.
City council hears Twin City Light & Traction Company plans a passing switch on South Tower avenue between Pear and Walnut to create a fifteen minute streetcar service for Centralia. The 130 foot track segment will be paved by the company, lowering paving costs for adjacent property owners. Service to Chehalis remains unchanged.
W T Nugent finished installing the new machinery at Chehalia River Lumber Company and departed for Vancouver British Columbia to supervise a machine shop there. He has resided in Cantralla six years and will be joined soon by his wife who remains at home.
Fire yesterday afternoon leveled the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Lowry of Grand Mound. Thanks to the quick work and systematic efforts of the household, nearly all goods were saved. Mrs Lowry received praise for her cool head that aided the workers.
March report notes Robert Braver ended his life amid demented weariness. Funeral at the family home led by Rev. Dr. Chittenden with many old friends present. Friends attribute mental aberration to his demise, describing a long active life clouded by illness and worry. Many mourners viewed the body before burial in Chehalis.
A requiem High Mass was held at St. John's Church Chehalis for May Purxall a bright young girl who died two days earlier after illness She was moved to Kennicott hospital but surgical aid came too late Her body lay in Sticklin's chapel before the service and she was interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery The death shocked her relatives and school friends.
The Chehalis family mourns the death of young Georgia May Erickson at 1507 Pacific Avenue after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon with interment in Urquhart cemetery.
The Domestic Economy and Extension Departments collaborate to run special cooking classes for farm women at Pullman. The aim is to improve domestic cooking and thus welfare, with women traveling long distances weekly to attend. The program seeks expansion across Washington state.
Representative Victor Zod aick of King County introduced a bill at Olympia to make all primaries non partisan. All aspirants for offices including Democrat Republican and socialist would be listed, with the top two advancing to the final election. Party responsibility would fade and each candidate must run on their own.
Nagel J Milton announces a 1 260 000 appropriation by Union Pacific and Southern Pacific for West region publicity. The funds target Colorado Wyoming Utah California Nevada Idaho Oregon and Workington to boost land sales and development. 500 000 goes to the Northwest via Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation Company. major effort via newspapers to spur industry and community growth.
Mayor Guerrier rebuked the judiciary committee and other councils last night for delaying important ordinances and slow reporting. He urged the judiciary committee to get busy and improve attention to city matters.
Police chased three officers last night and captured two. Councilmen Schuyler Davis and Orin Smith were taken to the city council and informed by Chief Roberts to attend to city business. All members were present except Charles Watson as important council actions on pay were discussed.
Congress approves Naval Appropriation to stop shipping eastern coal to the Pacific. Representative Underwood presents expert testimony debunking claims Northwest fuel is unsuited. Navy Department constraints end Atlantic to Pacific haulage, signaling a Seattle era victory for Northwest coal interests.
A Chehalis letter from February 23 1911 reports a Washington DC Bureau of Plant Industry note dated February 20 1911 showing Rond table eggs at 70 cents in Washington and Baltimore 30 to 85 cents Philadelphia 35 to 40 cents New York 35 to 40 cents. It claims freshly laid eggs are scarce in large cities and notes Chicago retailers selling eggs at 4 cents a dozen.
Mrs Prank Epe travels to Spokane Monday to attend the Mtoval Neigh bor Convention and serve as a delegate. A pre social for the library fund is planned at the school house next Friday in March. Mrs Chas Eshont was called to Paris Sunday due to illness of her daughter. Mrs Ornoevent’s music scholars marked her twenty fifth anniversary with offerings, lunch, and games. Ruth Ives and others attended. Ladies Aid plans an all day meeting at Mrs Mudson’s on Thursday March 2 with good attendance expected.
March 12 marks the opening of W. M. Wallace's gentlemens furnishing shop at 112 East First Street Centralia. The business began last Thursday and plans for expansion or relocation are under consideration. Wallace previously operated in Tacoma making a move to join the downtown corridor.
Misa Gartrude Wallingworth will present a piano pupila this evening at Bogioth 1 the Central Music House, 603 N Tower Ave. The pupila is cordially nytt ad.
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