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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1911

Page

8

Centralia Chronicle tops Tacoma Times in news freshness

The Tacoma Times wastes effort by giving free copies in Centralia and Chehalis while the Centralia Chronicle prints the latest telegraph news minutes old. Centralia residents crave local plus world news, which the Centralia Daily Chronicle provides, outpacing rivals in big events.

Tacoma Times Centralia Chabulin Times Cheballs Centraliy Gentralia Chronicle Chronicle Centralia Daily Chronicle

Coroner Sticklin Pays Excess Salary in Lewis County

Coroner Charles Sticklin paid $239 to the county auditor yesterday for excess pay tied to a reclassification error. The sum covers the difference between the reclassified salary and fees due, with no pursuit of additional unsettled claims.

Charles Sticklin Lewis County Sticklin

Local Notes From Grand Mound Area

Grand Mound reports Van Hackshaw in Centralia on business while Mies Leona Wilking of Bt Helens visits relatives. Anthony Kompaon of Centralia took a bakery trip near Grand Mound as Edgar Mortly returns from Tanino where he worked days. Mr and Mrs P Ward move to a new house built recently by J M Brown. Matt Kinney and family relocate near Tenino for work at Bloomingdale’s. County Superintendent W G Parker flies to Jamestown and Independence. Carl Matorson injured a hand splitting wood and is hospitalized in Centralia.

van Hackshaw Centralia Mies Leona Wilking Bt. Helens Oregon Grand Mound Edgar Mortly Tanino W. G. Parker Olympic Jamestawk Independence Carl Matorson Auice

Church Society Elects Officers

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Toles's home with good attendance. Officers for the new year were elected: Mrs. J. Russell president, Mrs. F. T. McNitt vice-president, Mrs. Gee Miller secretary, Mrs. R. T. Ready treasurer, L. Barr secretary of literature.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Toles J. §. Russell F. T. McNitt Gee Miler Roo R. T. Ready Treasuror Ll. Barr

Heine and Trame Hire Entertainers for Olympia Pool Hall

Heine and Trame take over the Olympia Pool Hall, hiring Hatne as a drawing card and adding Hilly Bursdon, a former performer at Bonneveld's, to boost allure. Billy brightens the act with cigar sales and a claim of selling any kind to any buyer, though the story focuses on showmanship and novelty rather than substance.

Heine” Huss Partors Olympia Hatne Agan Bursdon Bonneveld's Billy

Seattle Syndicate Eyeing Centralia Home Site

A Seattle syndicate plans a major Centralia project and is in town March 10 to study land for a large home development. They aim to sell lots on installments and seek local building loans, though the firms are unrelated and not yet connected to any local ties.

Centralia Seattle

Barber Breaks Quarantine Ad Dies TD dA

Local barber Bob Evans broke quarantine by climbing from a hotel window and received thirty days in county jail. Seven men were discharged after disinfection as they had survived the disease, Evans would have joined them otherwise. A Murphy family was quarantined at home. seventeen others remain under surveillance for sixteen days as Nelols city aims to prevent further spread.

Bob Evans Bob” Evans Peaca B Beaufork Evans Murphy Nelols Cape

Chehalis Boy Gets Good Job

A Chehalis youth, Howard Vial, son of F H Viall of Twin City Traction, has been appointed to the United States customs service after passing civil service exams. At 22, he previously served in the Philippines as a signal corps member and was stationed at Jalon. Friends in Chehalis celebrate his ascent and wish him continued success in the new field.

Howard Vial F. H. Viall Twin City Traction Co Viail Phiippines Signal Coins Jalon Land United States Customs Cervice Ciuil Youne Viall Contratta Pita

Randle Pair Wed at County Seat

Auditor Swofford issued a marriage license to Frank Herrington and Lydia McKay yesterday morning. The couple are well known young people of Randle, and their numerous friends in that place are planning elaborate preparations to give them a good start to their life together.

Auditor Swofford Frank Herrington Lydia McKay Randle

Taft and Roosevelt Tour Planned for Puget Sound Area

March reports Roosevelt and Taft will travel separately with Taft directing toward Seattle during carnival week next summer. A Portland stop for an April 5 speech is planned, while Centralia Chehalis will miss Roosevelt due to schedule and a late hour. Roosevelt may extend the journey into British Columbia.

Taft Emeritus Hoosevelt Seattle al- Tegdy Puget Sound Portland Armory Centralia Chehelis Arthur Cory Chehalis Roosevelt Poindexter Puget Sound Cluse British Columbia

Man pursues wife with knife in Hoquiam chase

Hoquiam police arrest Toasyt Liblick after he chased a country man’s wife from her home near the Lytle mill to downtown Hoquiam with a loaded knife. The woman, exhausted, escaped to Patrolman Bartell as Liblick followed within a block. The pair had a months long courtship history dating to a voyage on the Austria for America.

Hoquiam, Wash Toasyt Liblick Bartell Lytle, Mill Eighth Street Liblick Libirck Ia Austria jAmeriea Hoquiam Mit

Mysterious surveying party passes through Husum en route west

USUM Washington March 8 A surveying crew led by Charles Huff crossed the White Salmon River above Husum while heading toward lands west of the Cameron Tatch between here and Underwood The party tells of a curious incident when a rancher questioned their purpose The chief engineer displayed a revolver prompting the rancher to indicate land corners Theories about their goal include ties to the P and S or North Coast railroad and possible Hill system expansion amid plans to survey the White Salmon valley early summer

Usum Wash Charles Huff White Salmon Husum Cameron Tatch Here Underwood Ale North Coast Railroad Company Columbia River John FE. Stevens P. & S. Road J. R. McCracken Hunter Hill

Germany Scgoffs Monroe Edoctri

Mar 10 report notes Germany may challenge the Monroe Doctrine in regard to Mexican interests. Tageblatt states Germany could act to protect its interests if Europe recognizes U.S. stance, prompting possible reaction from Grean and other powers.

Bertan United States Tageblatt Germany Grean Mexico

Ambassador Henry Wilson Says Wall Street Not to Blame

Indianapolis dispatch reports Henry Wilson ambassador to Mexico was interviewed and stated he did not believe Wall Street caused the hasty mobilization of troops. He spoke in Washington this afternoon and emphasized broader policy factors behind military decisions.

Wall Street Indianapolis Ind Mer Henry Wilson Mexico

Chehalis Band Plans St Patrick's Benefit Dance

The Chehalis Band will host a benefit dance at the Glide Rink on St Patrick's Day to raise funds for new uniforms. The band is described as a fair organization and should present a neat muster in maroon and gold.

Chehalis Band Glide Rink St. Patrick’s Day

Pants stolen in Centralia flight end in Chehalis arrest

In a fast escape from Patrolman Blackwell, John A. Lane dropped a pair of pants stolen from Bell clothing on the way to Chehalis, where Sheriff Urquhart and Chief of Police Roberta recaptured him with accomplice H A Wilson. They face trial this afternoon in Hose's court. the discarded pants were turned in by a bystander.

Blackwell John. A. Lane Centralia Urquhert Chehalis Lane H. A. Wilson Roberte Hose Bell Clothing Place North Tower Avenue Berry

Secret of Taft Sinks Mexican Question Interest

United Press reports Augusta dispatch that President Taft has established a private telegraph line to the frontier to monitor the Mexican situation. He uses coded messages with a Washington confidant, prompting speculation of hidden corporate interests driving policy.

United Press Augusta Taft Washington

Boy Burns Family Fire Fatality Near Caldwell Idaho

A Caldwell fire killed the 6-year-old son of J. W. Casey and left the parents and their 3-year-old child homeless. They escaped by walking three-quarters of a mile through cold to a neighbor's house, bundled in eight layers of clothing.

United Press Caldwell, Ida J. W. Casey Here Casey

Mexican Troops to Juarez Near Border Amid Martial Law

Mexican troops will be used on the American border and encamped opposite American forces. The measure follows a declaration of martial law in Chihuahua and Coahuila by the Mexican Congress in an extraordinary session. A large Mexican army force is expected to be stationed near Juarez.

Mexntco City Mar Amercan Chihuahua Coahuila Mexican Congress Juarez

Mexican position on HRP intervention denied

A United Press dispatch from New York reports that Mexican officials deny accusations they would oppose American intervention. The Dink government stands firm but no official statement confirms a change in policy, while readers weigh the implications of possible reaction.

United Presa Honto Wire New York Martt Maxteo

Union Banquet on St Patrick Day in Twin Cities

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters Twin Cities District Council plans a union banquet for St Patrick’s Day. Earlier notices misdated the event as March 1 and February. organizers corrected it for March 17. Speakers include Totor Menrietta of Seattle and CG 0 Young with P W Dowdlar of Tarama.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters of Centralia Chahalia Twin Cities St. Patrick's Day Laka Place Mombara Cho Spenkera He Aven- Ing Totor Menrietta Seattle Young P. W. Dowdlar Tarama

Big Blaze Burns Business Blocks in San Francisco

Flames engulf the Rusa block a four story office building in the commercial district causing an estimated 100000 to 150000 in damage. The fire reportedly started in a basement cafe kitchen and spread to storerooms laden with stock. Firemen William Shepard and John Toomey were overcome by smoke during firefighting.

United Press Sonset Wire San Francisco Rusa Wiltina Sheeper John Twoomey Amoke

Crazed Man Jovian Regaining Sanity After Detention

A disjointed report states Jovian, alleged to have brandished a knife at Kotler's camp near Oiddwight, was restrained by SheriY Uranhartout Inckaon's Prairie and taken into custody. The article notes he is regaining senses and becoming rational while under caretaking.

Blahr Sheriy Uranhartout

Pioneer Salter Valley resident Mrs Nelson dies at 70

Mrs W. J. Nelson, aged 70, pioneer resident of Salter Valley, died at home yesterday. Funeral from the Presbyterian church tomorrow at 2 86 o'clock with Rev. Mr Thompson officiating and old family friends as pallbearers. Survived by two daughters and four sons: Mrs Katherine Murray of North Dakota, Mrs Jennet Fulton of Centralia, Hugh C. Nelson of Centralia, Hermen H. Nelson of Nanavine, William F. Nelson of Salter Valley, and James A. Nelson of Koplah.

W. 3. Nelson Salter Valley Presbyterian Church Thompson W. J. Nelson Katherine Murray North Dakota Jennet Fulton Centralia Hugh C. Nelson Hermen H. Nelson Nanavine William F. Nelson James A. Nelson Koplah Mra Nelson

Hillman found guilty. plans appeal after conviction

Clarence Hill Man, a millionaire townsite promoter, was found guilty on 12 counts of trad. He was released on bail of $100,000 and said he would take the case to a higher court. The verdict came from a jury at Shuttle on March 11.

Shuttle Clarence HillMan

Divorce Suit Over Pranks During Husband Drinking

Jessie F. Dawson of here files for divorce claiming cruel pranks by her husband while under Haquer influence. She says he poured hot candle grease on her as she slept, dropped glowing match tops on her back, pulled her hair, pinned her arms, and laughed at her discomfort. They have been married six years and she seeks reconciliation only if he gives up drinking and behaves.

Haquer Jessie FR. Dawson Mr. Dawson

Fatal fight over bag of peanuts in Chicago

In Chicago at the Madison Street and Fifth Avenue elevated station a dispute over a bag of peanuts led to a probable fatal shooting of Fred Meyer in front of theatergoers. W D Page a bookkeeper drew a revolver after a remark to Meyer the ticket agent and shot him through the brain then walked away as panic ensued. Page was arrested before leaving the structure and Meyer was taken to county hospital with likely death.

Chicago Fred Meyer Madison Stret Fifth Page Meier

Dickson Monument Planned for Rev W T Dielson Memorial

Proceeds from a Master service at the Epiphany church will fund a monument for the late Rev W T Dielson, rector of the National church, who died recently. The beloved man’s years of Christian life and gentle service are praised, and a memorial is planned to honor his reverent memory.

Epiphany da Chetalls W.T. Dielson Npisconal Chaicu

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