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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1912

Page

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Aberdeen Declines League Ball for Aberdeen

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce voted to not join the Teal Fi tke Sidle League this year. Hawes was appointed nine weeks ago to canvass support, while Gray Harbor Pany aims to start strong. Fans face disappointment as officials weigh options, including forming an independent team if no better plan emerges. Centralia directors plan a meeting to decide the city’s path.

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce JM. Hawes Sherloun Mereka Ghapreer Zimmeriggai Grays Harbor Gagk Jugal Herder Aberdeen Centralia Vaughan Ol 1 Sania Ad

Water rights extended for Newaukum gravity system

City Commissioner W B Keir Jwant to Chehatis discussed extending water rights for the Newaukum gravity water system. The right would expire March 27 unless improvements are made. Mayor Coleman and Commissioner Brunswig pledged action to prevent loss, while Fire Chief Long said he could secure the needed right of way through the Weyer-Waneser property when requested.

Weyer- Waneser

Residence destroyed in late night fire at Euclid Way and Second Street

D. AMurrie, a local real estate dealer, located at Euclid Way and Second Street, suffered a catastrophic house fire shortly after midnight. Family awoke to the blaze as flames consumed the structure, with responders unable to save the interior before destruction.

Amurrie Euclid Way Second Street Stewarts

Redmen Lodge Meeting Draws Notable Tacoma Audience

G. Hell, editor of a Tacoma newspaper, addressed the focal lodge of Redmen last night. The meeting was well attended and Mr. Bell's speech was well received. The publisher spoke to energize the lodge here.

G. Hell Tacoma Redmen Bell

Arrested Forge I Wanted Here

Walter Morris alias Cameron was arrested in Walla Walla on Saturday for defrauding banks in Sumas and Linden, and for a prior overdraft after depositing a worthless draft to sight. He was connected to a church figure and engaged to a leading Eugenan’s daughter before. Edris will be tried for alleged crimes in Sumas and Linden before transfer to Lewis County.

Ward Shovify Tom Foster Walter Morris Cameron Walla Walla Sumas Linden Shimag Nce Edris Lewis County

Washington materials urged for new Olympia Capitol

Postmaster John Benedict chaired a Commercial Club committee that drafted resolutions urging the capitol commission to build the Olympia capitol entirely from Washington materials. The resolutions were adopted at the luncheon and will be sent to the commission immediately.

John Benedict The Commercial Club Capitol Commission Capitol Olympia Washington

Government Buildings Endorsed at Commercial Club Luncheon

A noon Commercial Club luncheon passed a resolution endorsing Congressman Stanton Warburton’s bill for federal buildings costing 150000 dollars in Centralia Chehalis and Aberdeen. The resolution will be sent to Warburton to aid passage of the bill.

Commercial Club House of Representatives Stanton Warburton Centralia Chehalis Aberdeen Warburton

County Republican Convention Set for March in Chehalis

At the request of J C Bush chair man of the Lewis County Republican central Committee John I Jones secretary of the organization today IML Hab urged the county executive committee to meet in Chehalis March 16 at 10 for arranging the Republican County convention Delegates will be chosen to represent Lewis County at the Republican state convention at Marymoor on March 16

J.C. Bush Lewis County Republican Central Committee John ‘I. Jones IML Hab Chehalis Lewis Quinty Alordeen

Centralians Marry Mareh Samuel Roberts and Mabel Stitch wed

Samuel Roberts and Mabel Stitch, residents of this city, united in marriage this morning at the home of R. B. Ashbrook. Rev. Robert J. Reed performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in this city and will be at home to their friends after today at their pew home near the Croan Arm factory.

Mareh Samuel Roberts Mabel Stitchcomb Ity R. 2 Ashbrook Robert J. Ketd Seranda Croan

Scott Reaches South Pole, British Victory Reported

London March 6 The Royal Geographical Society reports Capt Scott has reached the South Pole defeating Amundsen and a Japanese expedition. The Terra Nova whaler carried him, sailing June 1 1910. Amundsen left Buenos Aires in 1910 and is believed near the Pole.

South Pole London Capt. Scott Amundsen Royal Geographical Society Tooden Terra Nova Amufidisen Piéues Ayres

Cotterill Beats Gill in Seattle Mayoral Victory

In Seattle the mayoral race ended with Cotterill leading Gill by a small margin as about 66 000 votes were cast. Cotterill received 31 090 and Gill 29 300, with indications that the single tax proposition was defeated.

United Press Ferat Cotterill Beun Seattle Gill Vereill

Long Prison Sentences For Suffragettes

London reports the government will sentence suffragists who destroy property to seven years' imprisonment as common felons. Police Inspector McCarthy announced after a raid on suffragist headquarters. Suffragists debated continuing demonstrations amid the tough new policy.

London McCarthy

Mayor proposes Tower Avenue public park plan

At a noon Commercial Club luncheon Mayor S R W Thompson urged city purchase of the Tower Avenue block between Pine and Magnolia facing the depot to form a public park with a central bandstand flower beds and shrub borders He warned immediate action is needed though finances limit progress and suggested the park could be lost if a brick building is erected before the plan can be carried out He noted the commission cannot order removal of wooden sheds and urged spring cleanup to improve Centralia’s appearance for summer

S.r W. Thompson Tower Avenue Pine Magnolia Streets Thompson Elnir Iole Centralia

New Salvation Army Building Plans on Tower Avenue

The Salvation Army plans a new building on Tower Avenue, with a local cost near $10,000. An $8,000 offer has been made for the present property, and a $3,000 site purchase is proposed. The building will include a 120 by 40 foot hall, a reading room for 40, and space for employment services, with remaining areas adaptable for future needs. Brig. Rober Amann presented the plan to the General Council, endorsed by the organization, outlining funding needs and a priority for the new center in the coming month.

Tower Avenue Hoon Sancheon Roteert Amann Washington Oregon Voermanry Trig Omnanr

Local Cannery Prospects Raised At Lunch Meeting

William Sgates spoke at the Commercial Club luncheon about making the local cannery a thriving venture. Scales outlined the cannery’s history, past losses, and potential profits if managed by motivated operators. The Centralia Fruit Growers' Association will decide lease holders at next Tuesday's annual meeting.

William Sgates Commercial Club Scales Puyalluy Centralia Fruit Growers’ Associaton

Luncheons Move to Fridays At Commercial Club

At a moon luncheon the Commercial Club voted to shift the weekly luncheon from Wednesday to Friday. The next luncheon is set for March 15 with about 40 attendees including H. B. Deway state superintendent and GC A Doty founder of the town now living in Seattle.

Commercial Club H. B. Deway A Doty Seattle

Johnson Returns to Centralia Amid Support for Dentist

Dr. Johnson, accused in the Lawrence Bary case, returned to Centralia as friends stand by him awaiting trial. The dentist plans to reopen offices while free from molestation until the June term court. Prosecutor Buxton hints at possible charges but cannot decide yet who will be tried.

Br. F.2d. Johnson Lawrence Bary Siill Johnson

Aberdeen Seeks Dual Party Conventions

A garbled report notes Aberdeen politicians push for both Republican and Democratic conventions. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting Cal John J. Garnny, labeled as county party leader, pledged efforts to influence Seattle events and sway party actions regarding convention support and alignment.

Mmchdeen Aberdeen Chamber Gammereg Cal John J. Garnny Chehatla County Seattle Democratic Central Col. Carhey

Pang Contract Awarded for County Road Section

March 6 report states Kensel Construction Company of Tacoma won the bid to pay one mile of county road east of Chelalis city limits. The project uses a new prepared material instead of Dallarway paving, with an estimated saving to the county. Annul of the Kensel bid was 12 247.08. over bids came from W J Glayer Centratia 15 313.25 and G M Savage Tacoma 19 807.30. Warren Construction bid 23 450 in 1911 was rejected.

Chehalis Kensel Construction Company Tacoma Board of County Commissioners Ingo W. J. Glayer Centratia G. M. Savage Warren Construction Company

February births listed for Centralia area families

Dr. David Livingstone notes six stork trips to Centralia in February and lists births across multiple families. Includes parents Mr and Mrs Ear nest, Howard Rockwood, Joh Morris, M Scherer, Ben S. Wishop, Lemp Gilmore, Stanley Macomber, J A Hand, Walter Olmsted, George Dewitte, Join Masters, Charles Shannon, Orin Dickey, Jesse Weston, John Weddle, Frederick W. Olson and others, with boys and girls born on dates in February.

David Livingstone Stork Centralia Tien Histon Altigie Cargoca W. B. Earnest Robert Howard Rockwood Mero Joh Morris M. Scherer Ben Walter M. Olmsted George Edward Dewitte Join F. Masters Charles ©. Shannon Orin B. Dickey Jesse V. Weston John W. Weddle Frederick W. Olson

Chehalis Weekly Luncheon Held by Citizens' Club

The Chehalis Citizens' Club chapter met at noon for a weekly luncheon. Judge Judd presided as chairman of the county Democratic central committee, with local officials noting strong attendance and a spirited discussion of county issues.

Seemid Citizens’ Club Chehalia AL We Judd Democratic Central Chihdy Fey Tne Cnty Boul

Exhibits Pargrip Two Feet Long

Fragmented OCR text mentions Mareh A Wyuna and Jone buying into a Chrontela ofive this morning and a sale of a ballandie osenth room. Notes weather, rain, and a line about people not crediting all they do. Ponca seems worth fighting for.

Jone Wis Ee Tayrea Ab Svea

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BAO Photothoys Residence Salvation Army Dh. Johnson United Tress PANG Ponca Sooma
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