Building boom urged for Centralia on vacant lots and new brick offices
A Centralia columnist argues for more and better business buildings to revitalize the city. He notes vacant wooden shacks along Tower avenue and the potential for profitable investment, citing population about 12 000 and annual leakage of 75 000 dollars to outside economies as justification to keep money at home. He warns against easy money and highlights the need for enterprise and stronger streetscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Centralia
Chronicle Publishing Company (Incorporated
Thoman Crawford Hampton A. Steele
Union Loan & Trust Company
Tower Avenue
Magnolia Streets
Washngton
Tetiiee Et Centraia
Washington
Centrelis Weekly
American Press Association
General Ofices
Chicago
New York
Cumtralia
Dullesage
Elt Vacos
Locating the Trouble and Sprinkled Streets in Centralia
The government sues the Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers association for restraint of trade affecting manufacturers and consumers. Separately, Centralia neighbors plan to sprinkle street dust to curb summer grit, urging neighbors to share costs for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lumber Trust
Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers Association
East
Middle-West
Centralia
Enminer
Centralia’s Prospects Amid Regional Improvements
Centralia eyes strong growth from railroad upgrades a West Coast Lumber office move and coal field expansion at Tono and from an electric line planned from Centralia to Rochester. Support for the Rochester project hinges on public enthusiasm and local bank backing as merchants urge steady effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larget Repair &Hoys
West Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Tono
Centralia
Rochester
Roshester
Laattal
Pata
Centralia Commercia
Foreign-born presence and remittance figures in Chehalis study
A fragmented report notes over 40.1 in transfers from Chehalis to Southern Europe and about 75,000 in a community outflow. It compares Chehalis with Cen trajla, calling for higher foreign element in Chehallg and lower percentages in two elites, with a combined official census figure of 11,818.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Cenrada
Europe
Prore
Centraliala
Chehalla
Centrajla
Chehallg
Census error sparks call for Centralia probe
In Centralia concerns rise as census figures for a ward show far fewer residents than registered voters. The piece urges a formal correction and an investigation to identify any wrongdoing and hold responsible parties accountable.
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Centralia
al Lojnetics
Census Bureau
Atta
Corrugated Iron Permit Sparks Chehalis Council Debate
At a Chehalis meeting corrugated iron sheds drew sharp debate. Dee Goodman sought a permit to remove half of his wooden structure and cover it with corrugated iron, already condemned by the council and fire marshal. Harrison and Pepin sought a new corrugated iron building on Market Street. Councilman Deickman warned against such structures within the fire district and urged blocking permits. Mayor Gingrich criticized the council's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Dee Goodman
Goodman
Fire and Water Committee
Harrison & Pepin
Deickman
Gingrich
School district secures land for new grounds in May election
In a special school election in Cuebalis on May 23, the school board won approval to purchase land adjoining East Side School for future use. The measure passed 43 to 19 with 15 voting to refer the decision to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuebalis
East Side
Rebool
Coffman Returns as Car Conductor in Pacific Northwest
Abe Coffman, the veteran conductor of the Washington Oregon line, has returned from southern California and resumed duties on the streetcar. He vows to run the car within half an hour of schedule and expects smooth handling of the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy Shea
Washington-Oregon
The
Traction Company
Abe Coffman
California
Abe
Chehalis Letters on L I D No 76 Bond Issue
A city council meeting in Chehalis heard a letter from Warren Construction Co. claiming Local Improvement District No. 76 work is complete and requesting bonds. Assessments sit with Lewis County Superior Court pending jury decisions on who is assessed and how much. Remonstrances cited unequal charges in the toll tied to the district. Continued to court for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Warren Construction Co
Lewis County Superior Court
Railroad Highway Run 7 Petition Calls Road Repair
A May 22 petition read to Chelis-Ilseily council states Chelis and Cowles Railroad left a section of Pacific Avenue between Third and Eleventh Streets impassable by grading. It alleges dirt removal to grade the opposite side hindered entry for teams. Petition seeks compelled restoration to prior condition. matter referred to street committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelis- Ilseily
Parifin Avenue
Third
Eleventh
Chebals
Cowlels Railroad
Council
Chekelis & Cowitg
Mathter Wag
Old Time Picnic For Coal Miners May 29
The coal miners of the region plan an old-fashioned picnic on Monday May 29 at Kopiah. Local 2484 of the United Mine Workers will sponsor with committees aiming to attract visitors from Centralia Mendota Pal Creek Chehalis and nearby areas. Special trains are arranged for the outing, with expectations of a large turnout and a successful day for miners and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kopiah
City council debates moving a house and wiring costs
At a Chenalis city council meeting a resident sought permission to move a house several blocks and offered to pay for all cut wires. Officials argued who would cover the damage while the mover offered to shoulder expenses. The permit was granted upon a small fee and bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenalis City
Deickman
Studebaker
West
More Members for Moose Initiation at Centralia Lodge
May 22 report shows Centralia Moose Lodge planning a large class initiation at Baghe Hall Thursday night with entertainment and broad membership growth. The order emphasizes rapid expansion and strong activity among members after the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghe Hall
Centralia Lodge of Moose
Memorial Way Celebration Planned for Centralia
Memorial Day observance planned in Centralia with the GAR and Women’s Relief Corps assisting. If weather allows, event in city park. M E Church service will be held otherwise. Eagle Band to provide music, C. O. Gaimphnighin to give address, public gathering at 1 p.m., volunteers coordinating events for pageant and parade.
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Centralia
Olerwist
M. E
Asalat
Hagle
Ijiale
Gaimnfnghinin
Modern Woodmen of America to Build Rochester Hall
The Modern Woodmen of America plan a new public hall in Rochester measuring 36 by 50 feet to serve about 75 members. The project reflects broader growth with new homes, a 1000 acre homesite being platted, and a forthcoming streetcar line boosting the town’s progress and importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Rochester
Centralia Branch For Car Company
The street car company plans a Centralia branch operated via Hue, with a prep by Welter Many's Staringe Company at 212 North Town Ave. The site near the post office may serve as sales and business hub for Uckers, replacing HQ functions in Chehalis.
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Hue
Centralia
Chehalls
Welter Many 'S Staringe Company
North Town
Ayowie
Centralia Christene Dens
Washington-Oregon
Uckers
Iy Chehalis
Vermilion Parish Votes In Bitter Dry Wet Contest
In Abbeville Louisiana on May 13 the third straight year of a close parish ballot on saloons unfolds as both anti saloon and anti prohibition groups marshal volunteers. Women and children participate actively to sway voters toward a dry ballot across all towns of the parish.
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United Press
Abueville
Vermton Paylgh
U’pon
Hag
Reault
Ant-Saloon League
Anti-Prohibition League
Temperance Centennial Observed in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City New Jersey May 34 the Presbyterian church marked a centennial of its commitment to temperance with speeches and a public meeting. W J Bryan and others were set to speak Friday night as part of a temperance event tied to the General Assembly. The May 1811 assembly spurred early temperance measures and reforms against intemperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
General Assembly
W. J. Bryan
Presbyterian General Assembly
Brooklyn Vets Celebrate 40th Muster Anniversary
United Press reports in New York that on May 28 a celebration marked the fortieth anniversary of the Fourteenth Regiment's muster into service on May 23, 1961. Survivors gathered in Brooklyn for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa
New York
PCHAGANE Improvement Not Accepted by Council
A report by Dagvi ser Allen to the city council last night alleged acceptance of payments for work by Warren Construction Co. on Pacific and Ocasewe avenues. Council members protested while debates centered on brick alignment, curb and rail heights, and maintenance duties. Mayor Gingrich paused action, and related improvements in Market, Railroad and Malo streets were also held over for a week.
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Dagviser Allen
Counef
Ghehalte
Warren Construction Co
Paclic
Ocasewe
Callison
Coancuman West
Uje‘britks
Alberts
Speaker
Traction
Washington-Oregons
Gingrich
Malo
Cley Cigluadr
Intersertiona
Pactile Avenue
Main Street
Plumb, Heating and Gas Services in Centralia
PCLEMBING TAN GE HOPKINS PLUMB ng Steam and Hot Water Heating Private Gas and Water Systems Estimates cheerfully furnished Jobbing on specialty Phone 540 Centralia Wash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tange & Hopkins
Centralla
Notice of Sale of State Lands No. e41 1913
Public sale notice for land parcels NE 1-4 of Gordon 36 and 8 1-2 of NW 1-4 in Township 13 North Range 1 West W.M. The auction, on Saturday June 3 1913, at the county courthouse in Charlas, WA, offers parcels appraised at $6498 and $4206 with improvements. Terms require a 10 percent down payment, annual payments with interest, and deed upon full payment. reservations include minerals and timber rules.
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Neuer
Jsuin
Coty Court
Wends
Waehingtia
Mino Buaipont
Washington
Gordon 36
Township
Yange
W. M
Rengewesc
W.M
Hove
Mittorinia
Commissioner of Public Lands
Legislatura
Board of State Land
Pablito Lande
States of Washington
Fila
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Centransa
Coffman
MOOSE
Uprinking Association
George 2. Mason
Menoril Plebraton
Wgentrale
ILO
Ang “Oryster
Temperance
Prooklyn Vets
Caleiate
STATS
Esal
Th. W. Boars
Putte Landa
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