Tragic Fire Claims Napavine Infant's Life
A 14 month old infant, Little Sulla Pearl Parke, died in a fire that destroyed the Parke family home near Napavine on a Saturday night. Fire spread quickly after Mrs. Parke left with her elder child to meet her husband, and the child was found in the bed amid flames after neighbors fought the blaze. Coroner Sticklin arrived. fire likely started from a defective flue. no insurance was carried. body sent to Chehalis.
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Sulla
Pearl Parks
C. A. Parke
Napagine
Newaukum Mill
Napavine
Parks
Edug
Bob Barclay
H. A. Hawking
R. J. Packard
Bob Loughran
Flas
Sticklin
Bond Issue Carries by Large Margin
The Centralia school district bonds were approved by voters on March 6 with 190 in favor and 13 against. I. Bease was re elected to the school board by the same vote count as the bonds. Theodore Hoss received one vote. The issue will save about 2300 per year in interest by refinancing warrants now at 6 percent, likely at 4.5 percent.
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Centralia
Bease
Theodore Hoss
Wenna
Centralia man goes long way for good wife
A clipped Seattle classified note seeks a widow or single woman aged 20 to 25 willing to form a relationship with a middle aged man who has a good home in Centralia. The ad asks for a steady partner with a child and stable employment, insisting on no flirts or unsuitable behavior.
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Centralia
Seattle
Centralla
Michigan man buys eight Centralia lots for growth faith
David Grayviel, a Michigan contractor visiting Centralia, plans to settle in the northwest and has purchased eight Cottrell lots on Washington avenue for 2500 dollars, signaling confidence in the city’s future growth. He traveled with Edward Newell and renewed friendship during a westward visit.
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Michigan
Centralia
Centralias
David Grayviel
the Chronicle
Grayyviel
Edward Newell
West
Washington Avenue
Counties can build highways under county control
The legislature settled the roads question by allowing counties to build permanent highways under the direction of the county commissioners and county engineer. The state highway department has no jurisdiction beyond approving submitted plans. The levy remains at one mill.
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Marah
Parmita
Atata Highway Department
Sunday Concert Interests Many Citizens At Central Magla House
A piano recital by Professor Fitzgerald attracted a large audience of well known residents yesterday afternoon at the Central Magla House concert hall. The performance showcased refined technique and descriptive force, drawing praise for Sunday afternoon concerts which will continue until further notice.
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Nmy
Albert OAore Pioneer Millman Dies in Centralia at 67
Albert Shores a Lew is County pioneer millman died at his home 208 N Gold St Centralia after a Civil War service. Funeral services were held with Rev. Reid officiating. Survivors include his widow Sarah Shore a daughter Mrs Grant Smith and three sons R G and B O Shore. He lived in the area for years and shifted duties to his sons four years ago.
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Albert Shores
Lewis County
Hle
Gold Street
Centralia
Reid
Odd Fellows Veterans of Grand Army of the Republic
Shore
Sarah Shore
Grant Smith
Letham
Montesano
Witlam
R. G
Teyham
Raymond and
Yelm
Tsiy
G, A
Goodfellow Escapes with Small Fine After Murder Attempt
Sam Goodfellow who tried to kill Dan Salzer last December fled serious charges by a judge reducing the offense from attempted murder to simple assault. He paid a $100 fine and cost, while Stack the bartender was injured saving Salzer. Governor Hay denies flaws but observers question his actions as he mirrors a New York governor pattern.
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Sam Goodfellow
Dan Salzer
Costa
Goodfellow
Salzer
Salgers
Stack
Buxton
ML EB. Hay
Hughes
New York
Sonttto Ronabusan
Chehalis Growers Highlight Washington Soil Yields
W A Callison a Chehalis grain merchant cites strong yields to prove soil productivity in Lewis County. Dukan’s six acre potato plot near Newakuma river has sold 1187.75 dollars worth with many sacks left. Gibson’s 40 acre Dobson reach tract produced 125 bushels per acre of oats, while Alexander’s 600 acre ranch across the river had nine acre plots yielding 55 bushels per acre in Red chaff wheat. Gallison handles oats and wheat seed.
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W. A. Callison
Chehalis
Lewis County
Washington
G. Dukan
Newakuma River
Dobson
William Gibson
James Alexander
Gallison
Arctic wedding ends in frost in San Francisco
A five year Alaska romance between Dorris Wright and Stacey Gibbs ends as Mrs Dorris Gibbs files for divorce in San Francisco Superior Court. Gibbs faces common law non support. The couple wed in a North social circle and honeymooned by dog team before returning to their Fairbanka home.
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San Francisco
Alaska
Pretty Dorris Wright
Stacey Gibbs
Washington-Alaska Bank of Fairbanka
Dorris Gibbs
Superior Court of
Gibbs
Ming Wright
Impromptu Courthouse Wedding Unites Youthful Pair
An unexpected wedding occurred in the courthouse yesterday morning with Deputy Tom Foster and Jerry Bow as witnesses. The principals were Jerry Fair of the halls and Leonora Clark of Port, married in the sheriff’s office by Rev. Chitten. The couple, very young and initially reluctant, showed joy.
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Tom Foster
Jerry Bowls
Jerry Fair
Qhe Halls
Leonora Clark
Portand
Sheriffs Office
Chitten
Rand
Cougar Industry Thrives Amid Hunting Trophies
A report from Lewis County notes the wild animal industry remains active as local hunters like H. Blanken, R. Brown, and Lars Beck deliver wildcats and coyotes. In Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tertain hosted a farewell party for Art and Mrs. Albert Smith, soon to relocate to Satsop for new business ventures. The gathering, featuring Mira Hundred, awarded prizes to Theo Hoss and Mrs. Tre Ruzzo, with refreshments served later.
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Mareh
H. &. Blankenship
Lewis
R.H. Brown
Ana
iLars Beck
Alpha
Lewis County
Wi. Keir
Art
Albert Smith
Satsop
Smith
Mra
Unclear Fragmentary Text On Names And Slogans
The readable parts mention Thora and Miokitat with references to a first class and a stray question about a car. The rest is garbled, offering few concrete details, making a definitive summary difficult without fuller context.
NESKILL CONVICT QUARRY WORK CONTINUES IN WINTER
March 4 report states Thea convict quarries at Neskill operate with about fifty prisoners under Superintendent F W Belding. Output reaches roughly 2400 yards of stone as convicts work in fair weather and wet conditions, with low escape rates and humane treatment cited by guards and locals.
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Thea
Meskill
F. W. Belding
C. A. Cameron
Centralia
Why Mr Farrells Hand Is In Sling
Postmaster D. Farrell of Tenino bears a bandaged hand and a weary smile as he recalls youth antics with black powder. He demonstrated how the powder would puff and flare, but it burned deeper than expected, leaving him cautious and injured.
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MR. Farrell
Farrell
Tenino
Tenino Light Plant Seeks Increased Water Intake
Tenino Light and Power Company files for acquisition of 100 cubic feet per second of water from the Skookamebuck near Tichnor.s ranch to bolster power and water supply as the town grows. The filing signals Tenino's rising importance and urban development.
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Tenino
jMore Power
Tenino Light & Power Company
Tichnor
Greek boarder faces riot fears over unpaid wages in Greece
Pater Naunhauris, a Greek hand, faced strong objections from countrymen last Saturday as he planned to return to Greece with wages saved for three years. Neighbors accuse him of owing money, while he denies the claim and authorities may restrain his departure until accounts are settled.
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Maren
Greece
Pater Nauhnauris
Property Owners Claim Damages From Street Excavation
Fraok Kenny and wife sue Twin City Light and Traction for $800 alleging their National Street property in Chehalis was damaged by street excavation that caused land under their house to slide. They seek court restraint to stop the company from maintaining an open ditch on National Street.
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Fraok Kenny
Chabais
Twin City Light & Traction Company
National Street
Chehalis
Long Life of Pioneer a At End Long Life of Pioneer a At End
George W. Taylor a pioneer resident of Lewie County died at his home in Rosstfort on Saturday after a brief illness from pneumonia. Though advanced in age he kept his strong constitution until the end. Mr Taylor leaves many friends among the old timers to mourn his death.
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George W. Taylor
Lewie County
Mrs Dunckley Hosts Enjoyable Thursday Card Party
Mrs Thomas H Dunckley entertained a Thursday afternoon card party with guests including Mesdames Roberts Roberts Lease Nelson Price Jones Gilchrist Truesdell Nelson Brown Gilchrist Bloomer Gaylord Blakeslee Nelson Freeman Rosenthal Henry Dunektey Murray Portland Fowler Daubney Guerrier Heberts Gilbride Wadsworth. The gathering featured a five hundred game with Constance Guerrier winning first prize and Donna Roberts taking the consolation. Refreshments followed assisted by Dora Daubney Guerrier Gilbride Wadsworth and Mrs Harry Dunckley.
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Thomas H. Dunckley
W. D. Roberts
Frank Roberts
J. BH. Lease
Ed. Nelson
Price
J. M. Jones
J. Gilchrist
EB. C. Truesdell
O. C. Nelson
W. B. Brown
Harry. Gilchrist
H. Bloomer
W. W. Gaylord
H. L
Temporary Reapportionment Debate and Split Over Plans
Congress adjourned on March 4 without a reapportionment bill, leaving the legislature unable to act except on a temporary measure. A plan to divide the state into districts while allowing an eventual two-seat addition hinges on a future Congressional bill. Some factions favor at large election with current districts, while others push for immediate statewide districts amid a growing dispute.
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Congress
Albert Smith Sets Up In Rusi Ness For Himself
The main friends of Albert Smith who has been with the Bar Shoe Store for some time past will be interested to learn that he has set up in business for himself. He is now located in Satsop where his prospects are good for branching out into a larger scale.
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Albert Smith
Bar
Satsop
Trusty Inctrat ors Sell Hundreds of Old Trustly Units
Local dealer LK. Coaswin of Chohalls Washington touts Old Trustl units with extensive guarantees. Customers report solid performance from clocks to beds with some complaints about setup and reliability, while ads tout long life, early returns, and safe operation.
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Albert Oaore
Pioneer
Arctic
United Preas
MR. and
Mrs. Wm.tertain
Miokitat
Neskill
Tenino Light
Mrs. Dunckley
EN Rusiness
Central Via
Inctrators
M. M. Johnson
Shella
Donsht
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