Little Hero of Chehalis Dies From Injuries
Delbert Strickland of Chehalis died after two days of intense suffering from burns he sustained when he raced from his bedroom to start a fire alarm, saving his young brother. The lamp accident caused the blaze and was extinguished before major damage. Delbert, once lively at school, remained brave and tired from his efforts as his parents, respected Chehalis residents, mourn his loss.
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Delbert Strickland
Ciehahic
Delbert
Chehalis
City council keeps Low Awnings issue alive
March 15 war on low awnings continues as Councilman Orin Smith pushes to raise awning heights to seven feet. The street committee and commissioners were told to ensure seven feet clearance. police may act if needed, while some argue streets are owned by the city and owners should bear the burden of raising awnings.
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Orin Smith
Water maining plan advances in Centralia
Marely 16, preliminary to forcing sewer connections the cycle owner last night adopted a resolution ordering the Centralia Water Supply company to parallel all sewers with water mains in accordance with the provisions of the company's franchise.
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Marely
Cyeowner
Centralia Water Supply Company
Pe Ell Seeks Improved Road Link With Pacific County
J B Shutt and Juin Boyer, Pe Ell businessmen, visited Centralia and Chehalis as Pe Ell Business Men's Club delegates. They promote a new road connection into Pacific County via State Aid Road No 6, aiming to back the project with public support.
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J. B. Shutt
Juin Boyer
Pe Ell
Cen'tratia
Chehalis
Paul Tn
Pacific County
New Son Arrives While Father Returns Home
Clarence Ipe has recovered and left Honda's hospital after a long stay. He learned he has a newborn son on his return trip, meeting the infant for the first time. The town rejoices as father and baby begin their new life together, with March 4 noted as the infant's arrival.
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Clarence Ipe
Honda’s Hospital
Geneman
Poor Man's Church Statement Reflects Financial Strain
The Centralia Salvation Army Corps releases a triannual report showing $104.61 salaries for four months amid $156.12 term collections and $12.62 in donations. Liabilities include taxes, insurance, gas, and fuel. expenses cover light, rent, travel, and charity. Corps debt persists despite 38 converts and 3424 inside attendees.
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Centralia Salvation Army Corps
Ite
Centralia Eastern R, R. & Lumberotha
Centralia-Cheha- Hi Gas Company
Aick and Neery
New Foundry 5 Startup Planned for Chehalis
Chehalis will begin operations on a new Foundry 5 next Monday near the main railroad line, with Theodore S. Schellmann arriving today to finalize plans. The plant, located by the Heart of the city, is expected to employ skilled mechanics and may expand later to produce inventions by Schellmann.
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Chehalis
Theodore S. Schellmann
Sesttla
Schellmann
Livingstone resigns as city health officer after council stalemate
Dr David Livingstone quits the role citing overwork and conflict with city council. Dr Madison takes over as city health and garbage officer. A proposed new hard surface road about five miles south of Chehalis in the Newaukum direction is cancelled by former State Highway Commissioner Bowlby due to funding limits. Farmers and property owners had deeded the road for completion this summer before next winter’s weather.
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David Livingstone
Company M
Living- Stone
Cite Council
Reo
Madison
Livingstone
Chehalis
Newaukum
Bowlby
City ordinance requires daily pawnbroker reports
Centralia pawnbrokers must secure licenses and daily report to police on goods received pledged or given away. Each report must describe goods and identify the person handling them with name and address. The ordinance passed city council to aid police in recovering stolen property.
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Centralla
Alty
Couns
Bright Boy of Chehalis Dies After Blood Poisoning
Arty S Namsey, a bright Chebatsi schoolboy, died Monday following a lingering blood poisoning. He injured Nimwell in an unclear manner, and infection ensued. Funeral Friday afternoon from Edward Isnell's establishment to Chehalis. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T A Maansoy of 1101 Street.
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Arty S. Namsey
Chebatsi
Nimwell
Edward Isnell
Chehalis
Harry
Mra. T. A. Maansoy
Aehal
Timmerman and Harm Open New Real Estate Office
Timmerman and Harm have opened a new real estate office at 210 North Tower Avenue, replacing the old Gas Company location. The offices are nicely furnished and fitted, with the firm ready to handle all kinds of real estate ventures at their new quarters.
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Alt. Timmerman
PD. Harm
North Tower Avenue
Timmerman
Harm
Nnce
Rendeatnte
Centralia Welcomes East West Colonizers This Spring
The centralia colonization movement gains momentum with eastern and midwestern settlers, including many Scandinavians, arriving this spring and summer. Secretary Eaton of the Commercial Club promotes literature as inquiries rise and expectations grow for new homeseekers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond. Many will settle in Centralia where relatives thrive and farm land offers strong prospects and open markets.
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Centralia
Eaton
Commerceial Club
Hts
Middle West
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Bert
Arent
Councilmen Inspecting Bitulithic Paving Plans
A city council committee inspecting bitulithic paving in Portland after an invitation from Warren Construction. Olgon, a company representative, says bid for North and South Tower avenues and cross streets could be about $3.50 a front foot. Discussion covers cost of repairs if excavations are made and compares bitulithic with brick paving for noise and durability.
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Warren Construction Company
Bhasts Limited
Portland
Olgon
Tower Avenue
Olsen Eldims
Perth Coal Company Enters Insolvency Receiver Appointed
The Perth Coal Company is insolvent and placed in receivership. William Branswig, director at Chebaits National Bank, serves as receiver. Liabilities total about $29,000 with assets scarce. sale of rails and machinery offers only slim potential for recovery.
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Perth Coal Company
William Branswig
Chebaits National Bank
Merchant who beats wife sentenced in Oregon court
La Grange Or March 18 W W Berry a local merchant pleaded guilty in circuit court this week to wife beating and was sentenced to one year in the county jail with no parole for at least six months. Berry was found by local merchants pounding his wife on the store floor. Mrs Berry sought mercy but he was indicted.
New Commercial Club Quarters Open in Zimmer Block
The Commercial Club secures first floor space in Zimmer Block with rooms 8 9 and 10 allotted for secretary offices and reception use. The building now houses the club and related associations in newly furnished quarters.
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Jackson's
Bualuese . College
Zimmer “Blok
QLD SQUABBLE MAY BE SETTLED
A final settlement of the cases over vacation of a twelve foot wide strip on the east side of Tower avenue between Hanson and Center Streets is likely after a petition signed by two thirds of block owners. Most affected property is owned by J. H. Bloomer. Litigation has hindered development as the city seeks vacation while owners resist. Hearing of remonstrances was set for April 11.
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Tower Avenue
Hanson
Center Streets
3. H. Bloomer
Lkely
Bucoda Barrs Ban Foreign Labor in City Contracts
Bucoda officials move to prohibit nonwhite labor in all municipal projects. City invites sealed bids for a new city hall at Main and 8th streets, a wooden yet modern building to serve the town. Cantan Axtell of the Centralia Salvation Army plans a visit east. his Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin home area suffered widespread damage from a recent blast.
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Pollowlog
Bucoda
Cty Council
Sarve
Cantan Axtell
Centralia Salvation Army
Pleasant Prairie
Wis
Axtell
Friends of the Evangelist
Golden God and Gold Rulers Crave Daily Wealth
A moral poem contrasts biblical virtue with worldly greed. It condemns revered riches and powerful elites, likening them to despotic rulers. The piece depicts faith, toil, and misused wealth, urging restraint and humility amid societal excess. It references harsh life trials and a call to seek true values over gold.
Road Law Debacle Halts Washington Highway Funds
Olympia notices a funds stalemate as officials from Attorney General to State Treasurer fail to align highway money controls. The lack of clear responsibility across commissionerships auditors and the Board of Control leaves counties awaiting transfers while courts may resolve the law’s status after lawmakers adjourned.
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Olympia
Atmey-General
Highway Department
Board of Control
State Bureau of Inspection
Legistatore
Mystics From Seattle Seek Settlements in Centralia and Chehalis
News from Centralia and Chehalis notes several clairvoyants and mystics from Seattle attempting to settle in the area. Professor Gustavo Leonardo and Madame de la Sare met in Chehalis seeking quarters while in Centralia, with a palmist couple lingering at a local hotel. Other figures, including Professor Pogny, advertised in Seattle and sought land here, amid townhousehousecleaning and shifting enterprises.
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Centralia
Chehalla
Gustavo Leonardo
Madame de la Sare
Chehalis
Pisca
Seattle
Pogny
Desdemoyne
Senilie
Serra
Sentire
N B Coffin address pamphlets printed for national distribution
Five thousand copies of N B Coffin's address on The Problem of the Land were printed by the Citizens' Club for distribution across the United States during the ten cent convention of the Southwestern Washington Development Association in Vancouver. The pamphlet is issued in book form and mailed with the club's compliments. The rest is unrelated text from various quotes and fictional dialogues.
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N. B. Coffien
Southwestern Washington Development Association
Vancouver
Citizen’s Club
United States
Citizens’ Club
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