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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
7
May 8 brings misfortune for William Thane as a string of losses and accidents unfolds. His horses suffered broken limbs after a risky embankment ride, forcing him to euthanize them to end their suffering.
In South Bend on March 8 United Press reports a muddy Sunday morning game where locals beat Raymond to take the series lead 14 0. A large crowd attended despite foul weather as officials noted city speeches before the opener. Batteries Baker and Womboit faced Baker and Vaduszeki.
May B. AN Jane reports Teese forces near the outskirts of Tia Juana as rebels approach from the southwest. Federals reply with winded volleys and retreat toward town while women and children abandon makeshift tents amid the chaotic fighting and burning shops.
A marriage certificate was issued Saturday from the Auditor Swotford office in Chehalis to Frank W. Rhodabarger and Clara Shirley of Ellensburg. After receiving the permit they went to the Rev Laviolette who performed the wedding.
The report describes a jailbreak scenario involving Thilo Vierenttor and mentions police headquarters and patrols. A patrolman is cited as capable of guiding the escapee to voluntary surrender during wartime conditions, with observers noting activity around Totters Jara and electric work in progress on street lighting.
Anger over loyalty shifts as the boys attend the tar get mike meet. Wee good and the shooting improve from the previous event with strong performances by Dysart Van Gilder Livingstone Turner and Lindman across 300 and 600 yard marks.
Elks held a large meeting to plan a major community entertainment event to be staged in Minnesota this month. The exact date is pending but programs and regular rehearsals are organized. Prominent local figures participate. Abe Flewelling C.9. Gilchrist Dr. Livingstone Fred Robinson and Atlen Turner head the organizing committee.
May 6 a motor cyclist was arrested in Chehalia by Police Judge Prewitt for running his machine without a muffler. He held a mock street hearing with about 50 bystanders and fixed a $10 ball, warning it would be forfeited if he did not appear in court. The man paid a $10 bond. Local debate followed over the judge’s authority to arrest and collect bail.
May 3 Ardair A Robinson a farmer with friends in both cities is at his home with blood poisoning after a bale wire wound on his hand days earlier. Symptoms of septicemia appeared and a local doctor pronounced a severe blood infection. His age makes the prognosis poor and recovery doubtful.
The Western Star announces a large initiation ceremony for candidates. After admittance to the order, members will enjoy a supper in the evening, with a festive program planned for tonight.
Two young farmers, H. Jackson and Sherman, were fishing on a Mossy Rock raft when Jackson toppled into 200 foot deep water. Sherman struggled ashore and later was exonerated after coroner and Dr. Petit found accidental drowning as the cause. Jackson, married with a farm, drifted in the swift river after being swept away. suspicion had long fallen on Sherman who helped search day and night.
Washington cedar shingle manufacturers finalize the Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers Association in Seattle. Officers include H Allen Turner Centralia president W H Waples vice president C A Johnson secretary H M White treasurer and manager F A Trail on the board of trustees. The group represents 300 to 350 mills and 75 percent of state output. Stock totals $125000 with $75000 sold. each mill purchases $100 of stock per machine. The association seeks to unify most state producers and control much of the output.
Stores and merchants in the dry goods and gentlemen's furnishings trade have agreed to close at six o'clock each night except Saturdays and the evenings before major holidays. The decision follows extensive talks among clerks and employers after a long period of consideration.
At a Chehalis city meeting George Geissler accused attorney C A Studebaker of suing him for unpaid property taxes without proper notice. Geissler showed his checkbook to prove willingness to pay, claiming a $10 attorney fee was added beyond the legal $8 allowance. Studebaker denied Geissler’s assertions of refusal while claiming the extra fee flowed to the attorney.
Two men taken to jail after a Washington hotel theft. Frank Williams and J M McDonald accused of stealing shoes and other items from several rooms. They had no prior record and were sent to the rockpile. they must leave town when their sentence ends.
A meeting of the Women Voters Educational Club at Mrs. W. E. Brown’s home discussed the proposed fifty year water franchise for the Washington-Oregon Corporation. A unanimously adopted resolution urged the mayor and city council to refuse the grant, with petitions circulating for tonight’s council session and planned action at Equal Suffrage and W E T U meetings.
Postmaster John Benedict Jr announces two more carriers will start June 1 to expand coverage in Centralia. The new route includes the Logan School district Euclid Way West of Yew streets and Summa addition. Centralia will have five carriers, reflecting growing business and city expansion.
In yesterday's baseball report a confusion over a pitcher arose with unclear inference about an extra arm. Manager Patton showed no final decision on Jetlin while Scotty's readiness and family concerns colored the tone amid a tense pregame night.
Teh Ohlithine resident of this city and father of Hilthen of Stewart White, was stricken with paralysis the morning at Employees Hospital where Dr. Dimon is treating him. Though danger remains in many malaties, there seems hope that Mr Hitch will recover.
May 6 event highlights a varied entry of show horses from Dorion and surrounding areas for the inaugural program. A musical interlude accompanies the program, with the Royal Canadian Dragoons as a noted feature.
In Kopiah last Sunday evening a crowd fight left Mike Spatovich gashed in the breast. Dr. Livingstone treated him. he will live. No arrests, authorities unsure who stabbed him as the melee dispersed.
Extensive cranberry operations are planned in the country near South Bend. A large western Pacific County area is suited for berries. A Cape Cod grower will plant 460 acres this season, with others expanding to the Industry on a large scale.
A promoter writes to the governor proposing lease of 200 tracts of 10,000 acres each in fertile valleys with plan for 1 million settlers and 200 towns of 5,000 population. Washington rejects the offer, noting public land cannot be sold under ten dollars an acre and railroad access is part of the deal. The governor’s office remains firm against the scheme.
The Southwest Development Association executive council endorses South Beach as a suitable site for a National Soldiers Home in the Northwest. Portland Tacoma Seattle business groups will be asked to join. The coastsite sits between Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor, overlooking the water, with Senator Jones of Wyoming backing the measure.
In a morning arrival at the station, Presiterd BA vies DVinksbateceatied and Welcomed visitors by Charles Hour. J Owen of New Albany delivered the afternoon address as Me Tmathecine Wi continued into Thursday with ovation and program.
An avestranger issue emerges as the Railroad Commission probes charges from the Woolly Pargo express a thorough review is expected. Johnson shows interest in Rimault matter with a likely formal inquiry and careful examination planned for May 92.
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