Twin City Company Restructuring Quietly Changes Manager
May 1, manager B Storer Tice shifts roles within the firm as the Twin City Light and Traction Company transfers nominal control to its holding company the Washington and Oregon Corporation. The change moves Storer Tice to local management of the holding outfit while retaining his berth in name, affecting executives and investors but not the day to day local operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Storer Tice
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Washington & Oregon Corporation
Tee
Twin City Company
Farmer Lobdell vs Wilson Coal Company Case Halted
Frank Lobdell sued Wilson Coal Company for land damage from coal slack flowing into a creek from the company mine. Judge Rice delivered the paused judgment this morning after several hearings. Plaintiff’s attorney was C D Cunningham. defendant’s attorney was Judge Langhorne.
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Frank Lobdell
Wilson Coal Company
Fudge Rice
Lobdell
C. D. Cunningham
Langhorne
Machinery for Plant Hag Arrives
The Twin City Light and Traction Company reports the arrival of machinery boilers and engines for its new plant, with concrete work underway. R. O. Lugger, general superintendent and chief engineer, oversees the project, which is nearing completion provided favorable weather and skilled labor continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanhomery
Twin City Light & Traction Company
R. O. Lugger
Washington & Oregon Corporation
Target Season For Company M Starts
The target season for Company M begins today May 1 with practice at the range scheduled for Sunday. Members anticipate strong rifle work and competitive exercises during outings, as the company prepares for upcoming shoots and new members may join, sparking surprise arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washustian
Aeho
Company Mo
Butta
Markemanahi
Company M
Chehalis Defeats Pfisters In Opening Prep Game
Chehalis beat the Pfisters of Tacoma 6 to 1 at Miller Field. The local club built a 4 run lead in the first inning as Ofstead faltered, then held on behind solid defense and steady pitching. Taylor collected four hits in as many at bats, while Miller sparked a late surge with a center field sprint for a fly ball. Chehalis opens next Saturday against CantraHa with Wilking catching, Berry at third, Miller in center, Taylor in right, Beebe first, Moore short, Flynn on second, Wood left, Callahan, Cole May and Kane on the mound.
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Cheha- Mg
Ffisters
Tacoma
Miller Field
Ofstead
Miller
Chehalis
Jooks
Taylor
Bet
Mifljer
Guardian
Pfisters
Cheballs
Wilking
Berry
Beebe
Moore
Flynn
Centralia
Wood
Feld
Callahan
Coles May
Kane
CantraHa
Ey ER
Chehalis Closes Gap in West Cup Race with Aberdeen Win
Chehalis high school badminton? No, baseball recap: Chehalis defeats Aberdeen 5 to 3 on Aberdeen grounds after extra innings. Doyle started for Chehalis with solid pitching, Michael center fielder turned two key putouts, Lowry handled 11 chances error free. Chehalis maintains winning streak and appears set to claim Southwestern Washington title.
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Chehalls High School
Aberdeen
Doyle
Chetalis
Gof
Michael
Chehalis
Lowry
Southwestern Washington
Chehalis Band Plans Regular Concerts For Town
The newly organized Chehalis band has been financed and will make a debut with new uniforms next week. A monthly subscription will fund regular weekly concerts on the streets during the year. Two marriage licenses were issued in Chehalis on Saturday by Auditor Swofford. additional licenses granted to Lynch and Martha Manto of Chehalis, and Arthur Wrunton of Contealla with Mary B. Crum of Kangag City, Mo.
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Chehalla
Atrects
Auditor Swofford
Chehalis
China
Lynch
Martha Manto
Arthur Wrunton
Contealla
Mary B. Crum
Kangag City
Saloon Keeper May Sell Whiskey to Indians
The Attorney General, in an informal opinion, states that Indians may own saloons and that there is no law preventing a saloon keeper from selling liquor to Indians if the seller complies with liquor laws. The question centered on a half breed operating a Bucoda saloon in Thurston County and whether he may sell alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Thurston County
Bucoda
Thurston
Tounty
Tavdlan
Toledo 3 Boosting Toledo 3 Boosting
Toledo pursues a boosting campaign to attract homeseekers and economic development. The Commercial Club pushes for a cannery electric lights a saw mill and a shingle mill while announcing openings for an attorney dentist veterinary surgeon and more storekeepers. The town touts itself as The Garden spot of Lewis County though rivals dispute the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Enterprise
Lewis County
Moose Lodge to Lease Pearl Street Warehouse
The Loyal Order of Moose agreed with C. W. Berila to lease the Zimmer warehouse on Pearl Street between Main and Phe Street. The building will be remodeled for a Moose Athletic Club with a new plate glass front. G. A. Gardner, lodge organizer, will kick off fundraising with a $200 donation for athletic equipment.
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Order of Moose
C. W. Berila
Zimmer
Pearl Street
Main
Phe Etreet
Moose
G. A. Gardner
Centralia Builds and Launches Motor Boat Nine
A Centralia built gasoline motor boat named Boat 9 was taken from Centralia to Olympia and launched yesterday. Owners and builders Harry Guchrist and Ed Tower oversaw a year of work in spare time. The twenty five by six foot craft carries a Gray L2-11-P motor, seats twelve to fifteen, and boat-builders call it a dandy.
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Centralia
Olympis
Harry Guchrist
Ministerial Association meets in city on preaching topic
The Ministerial Association of Mayet meets in the city to discuss reach persons and their preaching. Rev. FL AL Tae Vialette of Chebalis MB chairs the session. A surprise party honored Estell Wyatt at 419 South Wing St with numerous guests and refreshments after a cheerful evening.
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Mayet
Lewis Comety Ministerial Association
J. N. Wyatt
South Wing St
Estell
Mrnday
Misses Matilda, Cleveland
Nauceo Cleveland
Anita Melantel
Tagella Bwick
Ciloo
Gales
Nora Hoss
Blanche Hinckley
Edithe Myers
Margaret Coulter
Vera Hoss
Corabella Boyd
Leota Yeager
Rateillo Wyatt
Monara
Will Go In For Ratging Of Rhubarb
Lars Karl Muntz arrives with family from Grand Rapids Michigan to settle on Ford's Prairie near Lincoln Creek. He recently studied publicity literature and plans general produce farming with a long term focus on rhubarb raising, believing there is money in the crop.
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Lars Karl Muntz
Muntz
Ford
Jess
Lincoln Creek
Grand Rapids
Mich
Two Business Houseses Change Hands In Town
The Kelly Transfer Company changes ownership with new owners F Swisher and L Dickson at 216 North Tower Avenue. The Pastime Pool Room at 18 relocates to new ownership under Mr Kelly who sold interests in the transfer company. Kelly & Miles will manage the pool rooms.
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Kelly Transfer Company
F. Swisher
L. Dickson
North Tower Avenue
Pastime
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Mysterious Lawn Mowers Left on Patrolman’s Lawn
A lawnmower was left overnight on the lawn of Patrolman Charles Blackwell at 620 West Main Street. The owner is unknown, and investigators have no leads to identify who left the mower or how it arrived.
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Charles Blackwell
West Main Street
Centralia Welcomes Russian Colonists to Community Settlement
Several immigrant families from Minnesota arrived in Centralia on Saturday and will be joined by three more soon. The farming families intend to form a community settlement, with negotiations ongoing with owners and a realty agent. The newcomers include several children and young adults, all speaking English to varying degrees and bringing modest capital.
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Centrale
Minnesota
Euglish
Day of reckoning for wandering dogs in Centralia
Centralia faces a dogs crisis as a jail rear yard chorus of wails marks arrivals at a makeshift dog prison. Dog catcher Jack Donnelly works a strenuous day gathering canines, some valuable, others common. Untagged wanderers face 48 hour detention after notice, with chances to claim good breeds. A stray shepherd from Young's Drug Store escapes during intake.
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Centralia
Jack Donnnolly
Lorder
Young
Donnelly
New Home of Citizens Club Nears Completion
The Citizens' Club of Chehalis leases quarters in the Columbus block and begins furnishing a committee with full power to fit up rooms. The cost is about 3700 with an extra secretary's office for publicity. A total of 5000 was needed for ongoing work, and 6000 has already been subscribed with more expected.
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Citizens’ Club of
Chehalis
Columbus Block
Cill
Ehib
Miss Parmenter Leaves Chronicle for New Bookkeeper Role
Miss Dolly Parmenter leaves the Centralia Chronicle business office to take a bookkeeper position at the Centralia Meat Market. She studied at Centralia Business College and served nearly two years with the Chronicle, earning staff esteem.
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Dolly Parmenter
Centralia Chronicle
Centralia Meat Market
Parmenter
Centralia Fisiness College
The
Chronicle
Tacoma man may build in Centralia this spring
Francis A. Scott, a Tacoma contractor, plans to acquire city sites in Centralia for speculative housing. He expects to build about half a dozen houses and notes local demand for more homes. A well known Tacoma man also discussed large scale construction, but his exact plans remain undecided.
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Francis A. Scott
Tacoma
Centralia
Scott
Wulding
Arthur Williams Dies in Alaska After Statewide Return
Arthur Williams longtime Centralia resident died in Alaska two weeks ago. His son A S Williams was notified and arrangements discussed for the estate. Williams worked on erigae Hon contracts and spent winter with Olympia families before returning to the Acetic zone to resume spring work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Williams
Centralia
Alaska
Aa. S. William
Wiha
Tie
Olympia Triomds
Mona
Aeroplane Exhibit Planned at Rose Theater
Wednesday evening N Irwin promoting American Safety Aerial Navigation Co will display W J Jeffries Tacoma aeroplane model at the Rose Theater. The machine, built on bird flight lines, awaits engine from the East. A live exhibition is promised later in summer. If Centralia sells 2000 dollars in stock, a local factory would be established.
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N. Irwin
American Safety Aerial Navigation Co
Companhy
Rose Theater
W. J. Jeffries
Tacoma
Rage
Centralia
Old Mission 10 to gain new Sisters' school at Cowlitz Prairie
Historic St Francis at Cowlitz Prairie undergoes change as it gains a new Sisters' school. Parts of the old convent torn down and buildings remodelled as plans proceed to replace the old structure with a fine modern building. The mission established about fifty years ago witnessed wilderness growth into a thriving agricultural and industrial area.
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ST. Francis
Cowlitz Prairie
Hailaacen
Washington
St. Francis Aliisson
Residents Plan Amid Howls From City Jail Dogzery
Loud wails and plaintive yelps from dozens of dogs at the rear of the city jail test residents patience. Police and dog control efforts scramble as stray canines overwhelm the station.
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Wil Ao
Trial Set in Caterson Dam Murder Case
May L when the oft postponed case of Johnny Detty defender of Cameron dam is heard in court tomorrow. Detty his wife and his son will be tried jointly for the murder of Deputy Oear Harp.
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Cameron Dam
Hayward
Wis
Johnny Detty
Cateron Dam
Detty
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Ofstead and
Harris
Callahan, Coleman, Kane
Wil- Kina
Sand Gongerts
Chehalis Thlo Sumner
BO A
Citizen's
Miss Parmenter
Arthur Williams
Gonplan
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