Spanish American War Veterans charter opening near
Arrangements are nearly complete for the opening of a charter of the Spanish American War Veterans of Centraila Chetalia Tenino Rochester and nearby areas. Names of eligible ex soldiers are being received by the local secretary pro tem Centra lia Post United Spanish American War Veterans. When enough members join a first meeting will open the charter and unite veterans in a large organization modeled after the G A R.
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Centeaila
Chetalia
Narrow Escape for Dr Banks Near Chehalis River
Dr Rush Banks escaped instant death when frightened horses threw him from a buggy near the Chehalis river northwest of town. He suffered an injured arm and minor abrasions and is recovering at home. A rumor of death circulated, but friends report he will be up and about in a day or two.
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Rush Banks
Chehalis
Banks
City Council Debates Auto Fire Truck Purchase
City council discussed preparing to open bids for an automobile fire wagon and weighed benefits of a Vancouver B C visit where 11 Seagrave fire trucks are in use. The mayor urged waiting on the trip unless a purchase is definite, with a visit likely later this week to review bids due at the next meeting.
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Vancouver
B. C
Seagrave
Public drinking fountains arrive for city parks
Four public drinking fountains ordered by the city have arrived and will be installed. One may be at the corner of First Street and Tower Avenue, with the others planned for city parks. Installation likely by late summer.
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First Iat
Tower Avenue
City Council approves paving ordinances for Viet North and South Power avenues
The city council gave final passage to ordinances paving Viet North and South Power avenues amid posts for the works. Mary De Dou legally controls the deed. Open bids on June 7 for the project were noted.
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Mas. Uley
Viet North
Power Avenue
Iast
Lds
Lin Koon
Mary DE Dou
PIGHON PLIGHT CLAIMS Oll Valley Frying Glob Victory
In Incennath Indiana on May 28 a pigeon named Maht won the season running the Oll Valley Frying Glob. Local handlers hailed the bird's win as a notable achievement in the endurance feat.
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Incennath
iMiehelt
Ind
Lewis County Farmers Rejoice Over Helpful Rains
Farmers in Lewis County rejoice as frequent rains last week boost crop prospects. Most producers have planted seeds and fruit outlooks are excellent despite several heavy frosts. Trees reportedly unharmed by the frosts and crops expected to benefit from timely moisture.
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Lewis County
Lewie County
Nowice
Nautical Knot To Wow City With Musical Operetta
The High School presents Nautical Knot in Rose Theater Friday night with heavy ticket sales and likely near full seating. Miss Wadsworth directs with Miss Crockett and Brennan assisting, featuring top local amateur talent in a polished musical production.
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Wadsworth
Crockett and
Brennan
Snd
Rose
Fine Hall for Ford's Prairie details
The Ladies Aid society of Ford's Prairie plans a handsome hall on the school grounds 70 by 25 feet with ornate finish. Substantial subscriptions and material donations support construction for church affairs social gatherings conventions and women’s organization events. Mrs M A Johnson serves as society president.
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Word's
Prairie
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. A. Johnson
Garey School Bonds Pass With Large Majorities
In yesterday's school election both bond propositions carried by large margins. The first measure won 207 to 0 while the second drew 206 in favor and 37 against.
Drummer Injured After Drum Tipping Incident
The band rehearsal ended in chaos as the drummer lost footing and toppled, dragging the bass drum with him and tumbling under the chair. Spectators witnessed the mishap as the drum rolled away, prompting concern for the drummer’s injuries and safety.
Gaelic football and hurling clash set for tomorrow
United Press reports in Chicago that a Gaelic sports double header will occur tomorrow at E911 venue, featuring a football match and a hurling game organized by the Illinois State Gaelic Association.
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United Press
Chicago
Xedaon
al Inola
Council Closes In On Water Franchise Debate
City council met amid wrangling over a water franchise with the judiciary committee to report. Mayor Guerrier and members pledged to seek public discussion before action, while women activists urged municipal ownership and longer terms were questioned.
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Judiciary Committee
the Chronicle
Chronicle
Guerrier
Enteil
Davis
Stewart
Kent
Woman Voters’ Educational Club
W. B. Brown
Ed Bower
Equal Suffrage Asenciation
Centrall
Henry W. Thompson
Utilities Commission
Centralia
Thompson
Dog Gag Sparked by Police Prank at Acme Restaurant
A prank at Acme restaurant involved a person sent a meal to a prisoner as a joke. A dog catcher gathered a crowd while a city dog treated the event as a playful welcome. The scene unfolded yesterday afternoon as part of an officer led ruse.
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Acme
John Tyan
Child Nearly Drowns After Falling Into Barrel
May Li missing for Lille dangster Pearl alarmed at her home. Mia Trhd Rott, living between Lincoln Creek and Centralis, found the girl unconscious in a hay barrel in the corrner of the home yard yesterday afternoon. She had reached in for a rag doll and became trapped. The front edge pronged against her body causing serious injuries and blood flow to the head.
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Lille Dangster
Pearl
Mia
Trhd Rott
Lincoln Creek
Centralis
Hayral
Little Paarl
Alan
Opening Postponed for Centralia Baseball Season
The Centralia opening of the baseball season is postponed from next Saturday to May 27 due to field conditions. Raymond will host Gen tralia May 27, while Centralia plays Chehalis this Saturday and plans a parade, special train, and expanded promotion. Local merchants anticipate a strong turnout and expect intercity delegations from nearby towns. The practice grounds will be improved to boost player readiness.
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Centralia
Fair Grounds
Booth Bend
Chebalis Mstend
Raymond
Gentralia
Bonth Bend
Centrilla
South Bend
Chehalis
Thin City
Hero
Tacota
Kely
Gonad
Lutherans Aims Grow in Centralia Congregation
The Centralia Lutheran Church plans growth to attract new members this summer. Pastor Rev. William Holt has gained support from Rev. Mr. Nilsen of Portland’s Lutheran Divinity School. Nilsen, son of a leading Lutheran missionary, studied in Madagascar and helped with the proposed new church construction.
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Lutheran Hook
William Holt
Nilsen
Lutheran Divinity School — of
Portland
Dhurcst
Madagascar
Madagaser
Hell
Morgan Buys Out Partner in Livery Business
The Washington Ferry barn at Pearl and Locust streets, long run by Wilson & Morgan, will be operated by EB Morgan alone after he buys Wilson’s interest. Morgan will serve transient trade with groceries and goods, and continue a fleet of wagons and express services.
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Washington
Pearl and Locust Streets
Wilson & Morgan
EB. J. Morgan
Wilson
God — Larsve
Good Ys
Mogan
Genoa
Buys Farm at Napavine in Early Washington County Buy
May Vt Wworre I Hugland purchases a farm near Napavine from Wronte B Walton. The deal, in Lowle county, involves a plan to move neighbors to court in Washington to form a new colony, pending success of the two men.
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Hugland
Lowle County
Fon Kunsag
Napavine
Yestoring
Fran Wronte B. Walton
Tagland
Ma Brather
Banana
Washington
Evidence Dismissed In Grand Larceny Case In Tacoma
W P Mitsbel and J A Thomas of Tacoma were charged with grand larceny for stealing cigars while employed on the Northern Pacific South Bend branch. The Superior Court of Lewis County dismissed the case for lack of evidence as cigars were allegedly smoked, with parties claiming wrongful arrest and planning suits. Superintendent Albee did not produce the cigars, and subpoenas failed to reach him.
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W. P. Mitsbel
J. A. Thomas
Tacoma
South Bend
Northern Pacific
Superior Court of
Cigara
Albee
Albea
Mr. Albes
St. Paul
Mr. Albee
Buxton
Drong
Mitchell
Thomas
Centralia Installs New Electric Regulator
A 1400 dollar current regulator purchased by Twit City Light and Traction Co arrives for installation by City Electrician Harmony at the city plant. The device promises steadier power with a plus minus ten percent boost and cut, a twenty percent regulation range, and aims to reduce burning out electric light globes.
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Centralia
Twit City Light & Traction Company
City Electrician Harmony
City Veht
Harteny
Overcrowded Raymond Schools Add Temporary Classrooms
United Press reports Raymond public schools face overflow with enrollment around 300. A new concrete high school building is under way but not yet ready, so temporary rooms downtown are to be used to accommodate part of the pupil population.
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United Press
Waymond
Raymond
Revival Meetings under W. C. Temple draw crowds
May 14 reports say revival meetings led by Wily fiaatn under the Wily C. Temple auspices attract large, attentive audiences. Last night, a focus on apostasy and the need to elevate conduct appealed to many. Miss Yodor, a noted missionary, will relieve Mr Maktian and deliver the remaining talks.
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W. CT. U. Temple
Wily Fiaatn
Mily
Tonlehi
Maktian
Miex Yodor
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Morgan
Partnr IK
Buys Farm
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