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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

4

Captain of Plymouth Operetta Shines at Local High School

The May 18 performance of The Captain of Plymouth by Rugal High School students in the new auditorium drew strong praise. John Watson led as Miles Standish with solid singing, while Rebecca Farlow impressed as Priscilla. Harry Berk, Harold Lurk, and Pearl Ale Mson starred among a large cast. Miss Phebe Wadsworth supervised the production, credited as the best yet by local high school students.

Plymouth Rugal High School John Watson Miles Standish Redskins Wuppy Harald Lurk John Alden Rebecca Farlow Priscilla John Bert Kent Elder Brester Sticklin Charles Hoss Erasmus Russell Louden Wattawamut Pequots Charles Anderson Peckiquot George Barner Oris Munson Gertrude Markell Mercy Mary Baret Bressler Katona Nancy Cleveland Hazel Swick Alice Kendall Corinne Kendall Leota Yeager Florence Richardson Plymouth Daisies Genevieve Rogers Faith Pearl Ale Mson Dewey Howe Bila Metcalf Tilly Mirschler Maude Arnold Dsther Farlow George Schumer Howard Stroupe Mark Swick Frank Morris Ellis Brown Miles Harold Jones Lester Rhodes Leroy Schwartz Carl Pitger Ben Evans Ambrose Fitzgerald William Grimm Phebe ‘Wadsworth

Loyal Knights of Pythias North Yakima Delegation News

May 18 Centralia plans a large delegation to North Yakima for the Grand Lodge session of the Knights of Pythias. The group will leave early and meet notable members and officers, with a note on preparation and morale.

Centralia North Yakima Grand Lodge Pythias OO Alosamies McNeil W. H. Hodge Ben Salick Jaques Henry Albrecht OG. &. Rogers Herbert Robinson Jones Mee Court J. A. Newell A. Meher G. Armenteont Thomas Plenimin Judd Minchier Judd Minekur Lodge of Pythian Sisters David Livingstung L. A. Brewer A. W. Armentrout ViMtor Heiman Cr. Bucklin Th. Smith Sutherdid MD Maranind Frank Neales

Extend Stage Line To Randle Considered By Citizens Club

May 26, a ten member committee from the Che hulls Citizens Club will visit the eastern Lewis County area Sunday to study extending the auto stage line to Randle. If the report is favorable, the line may be extended. Committee members are listed as UF, M. Power, A. W. Pluea, Elmer Mc Broom, T. C. Bush, A. C. St. John, H. G. Coffman, A. E. Judd, C. C. Gingrich, W. S. Short and BD. W. Bush.

Che‘hulls Citizens’ Club Lewis County Randle M. Power A. W. Pluea Elmer McBroom T. C. Bush A. C. St. John H. G. Coffman A. E. Judd C. C. Gingrich W. S. Short BD. W. Bush

Fear Strike At Aberdeen

United Press Teletype reports Aberdeen labor tensions as the International Longshoremen's Union push to end open shop and require union labor for Grays Harbor stevedores. A potential strike and citywide boycott loom if terms fail, with broader AFL unity expected pending outcome.

Aberdeen International Longshoremen’s Union Grays Harbor American Federation of Labor Harbor Teamsters Grays Harbor Stevedere Company Industrial Workers of the World Beve Pean T. V. O'Connor The International J. Kean J. A. Madson Pacific

Baccalaureate Service At Castle Rock High School

Mayor Thormperon delivered the baccalaureate sermon for Castle Rock high school graduates at the First Methodist Church. Rev. Thompson spoke on The Necessity and Power of Right Thinking as 18 seniors prepared to graduate.

Thormperon Castle Rock High School First Methodist Church Castle Rock Ole Thompson

Alleged 10 Have Made Threats 10 W. W. Attorney

A garbled interagency wire report from United Press Leased Wire states May 20 in San Diego that Judge Guy H as Wednisdig set time for Potter, one of 16 citizens in affidavits of Moore and Mtobbing, LW Wy attorneys, to appear and explain why he should not be held in contempt for threats made to a local authority. The piece is fragmented and unclear about names and specifics.

San Jiego Guy Potter

Beer Touts Shot At Deputy Near Kane Mill

In Mesklil yesterday Charles Weaver in toxicated began to shoot with a 22 caliber rifle at Deputy G W Briggle who ordered him to stop at gunpoint. Briggles retreated to safety and Weaver fired a close bullet, then fled until deputies found him asleep. Weaver, a Kane mill night watchman, was arraigned on assault with intent to kill.

Mesklil Charles Weaver Sheriff's Office G. W. Briggle Weaver Briggles William van Bibbher Joseph Schmand

Twin City Endeavors To Organize a Regional Union

A meeting at the Baptist church next Friday night will unite Christian Endeavor unions from the Baptist, Christian and Presbyterian churches of Centralia and three Chehalia societies._statewide Endeavor workers and county delegates will attend to form new societies where needed in Lewis County towns.

Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Avelaties Baptist, Christian and Presbyterian Churches of Centralia Chehalia Endeavor Lewis County

Studebaker Announces Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney

The Daily Chronicle reports C A Studebaker of Chehalis has declared as a Republican candidate for Lewis County prosecuting attorney in the September primary. He supports the progressive Republican movement and enters the race with strong local support. observers deem him the best chance for nomination among current contenders.

The Daily Chronicle C. A. Studebaker Lewis County Studebaker Chehalis

Rochester Woman Sara Bacon Dies After Illness

Rochester resident Mrs. Sara Bacon died at home after a two month illness. She was 70 years old and had lived in Rochester since 1904. Survived by four sons Richard P., William T., and Pratt, all Rochester residents. Funeral tomorrow noon at home with Rev. Norris officiating. interment in Grand Mound cemetery.

Sara Bacon Rochester

Lewis County's finances praised after bond sale

The sale of Lewis County funding bonds for 300000 dollars with 446 percent interest produced a premium above 12000 dollars. The county will call 500000 dollars in warrants and school warrants, with March tax collections near 80000 dollars, revealing latent wealth and a broad cash position.

Lewis County Arnold WN. B. Coffman Coffman, Dobson & Company Coffman Lewis

County Road Closed To Traffic Near Centralia

Work crews on a county road one mile west of Centralia closed the road to the public on Saturday to protect workers from speeding cars and heavy wagons. The city may use the road for garbage wagons until completion, after which traffic arrangements will be updated.

Centralia

Toledo Plans Fourth of July Celebration

A mask event in Toledo will map out plans for a July Fourth celebration to raise funds for expenses. The notice notes there was no Toledo celebration in 1901 and mentions a formal plan for 1904.

Toledo

Lorimer Senate Seat Whitewashed By Majority Report

Washington May 20 Senator Lorimer of Illinois was whitewashed by the majority senate committee report on his election to the upper house. It finds no evidence of personal corruption or bribery securing his vote. The minority claims irregularity and a broad corruption scheme, urging his seat be declared vacant.

United Press Washington, D.C Lorimer Illinois Senate Congress Monibers Lee, Kern Kenyon le Dex

Judges Under Investigation For Illegal Trial Methods

New York May 20 judges of the court of general sessions are under investigation by the appellate division bar association and the prosecuting attorney's office on sensational charges. The probe covers alleged illegal trial methods verdict directing acquittals arbitrary exclusion of evidence and related matters. Impeachment proceedings may follow if evidence warrants.

United Press New York Court of General’ Sessions Appelate Division Bar Association Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Ten Jurors Drawn To Try Clarence Darrow

LOS ANGELES May 20 ten jurors sworn to try Marence Darrow for bribery. Both sides predict remaining jurors will be chosen within forty nights and evidence will begin tomorrow. Ten additional centermen ordered to report when the court opened at 2 PM.

Clarence Darrow Los Angeles Bas Marence Darrow Ing

Strike Ends as Detroit Team Reinstates Most Players

Philadelphia May 20. Detroit American League players called off their strike after Ban Johnson suspended Ty Cobb for attacking a spectator. Cobb remains out but others return to lineup for tomorrow's game against Washington. Frank Navin promises protection from in withs and Cobb's case will be adjusted. The game with Philadelphia was postponed.

Philadelphia Detroit American League Ban Johnson Ty Cobb Detroit Cobb Washington Frank Navin Navin Itle

Hoquiam Chehalis Umpire Confronted After Decide

Umpire Kirby Drenhay escaped a melee as Hoquiam fans protested rulings after Hoquiam and Chehalis played to a 2 1 Chehalis win. Manager Ford protested the result amid the tense finish. Batteries Frick and Taylor for Chehalis and Berger and Trooh for Hoquiam.

Kirby Drenhay Mirerow Giehar Chehalis Ford Frick and Taylor The Berger Trooh

Roosevelt Rally Draws Vast Ohio Crowd

In Marietta on May 2, a huge crowd gathered as Roosevelt spoke, with about 5000 filling the public park. The event followed court actions on Frank Johnson and related burglary charges, while J R Ruxton announced a plea to be entered by Frank Johnson in a separate case.

J. R. Ruxton Dade Rice Superior Court Frank Johnson Lawrence Har Hank Go'elogk Frank Jolngon Kla Johnson Johnson Atorney Nourt Johnwon Jottson

Woodmen Lodge to Initiate Large Class in Chehalis

The local Woodmen lodge plans a Friday night initiation in Chehalis to admit a large class into the Chehalis lodge.

Chehali Aralat Chehalis

Incomplete report from Montana hospital operation

A den nota from Bioployes Hospital reports a patient, presuming Montana, undergoing an operation. The patient is held at the Alek parkora until a mana wite Ja hoard from.

Montana Bioployes Hospital

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