Local Chehalis Auditor Issues Two Marriage Licenses
Two marriage licenses were issued yesterday from the Chehalis Auditor's office. Axel E H Johnson of Chehalis wed Velborg M Olson of La Grange Illinois, with Rev LaViollette performing the ceremony. John Fyda and Katie Papiera of Peru were also licensed, using a notary affidavit mailed in, and the couple expected to marry later in the week.
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Swofford
Chehalis
Axel EH. Johnson
Velborg M. Olson
la Grange
Ill
LaViollette
John .Fyda
Katie Papiera
Penn
Byda
Miss Papierz
Caught Robbing a Clothes Line
A young man about 5 7 tall, dark complexioned, well dressed, refused to give his name. He was arrested after stealing clothes from a clothes line. $6.37 found in his pockets. He asked why he would steal second hand clothing instead of buying new items at a closing out sale. He claimed to be about 19 years old and intelligent. Judge, lock me up.
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Jin Jonoa
Charles Powers Hosts Banquet For San Francisco Guests
May 17 banquet at the Commercial hotel honored by Charles Powers with San Francisco visitors C C Hoeqnersz and Ired Borchert of Shea Bocqueraz Wine and Licquer Co. The menu showcased top seasonal delicacies from Portland and other regions as part of a refined city gathering.
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Ty Powers
San Bran Elgey
Bonor
C. C. Hoeqnersz
Shea-Bocqueraz Wine and Licquer Company
Mission Street
Sian Francisco
Ired. Borchert
Powers
Portland
Spason Braceli
Moose Lodge Plans Grand New Centralia Lodge and Club
The Centralia Moose Lodge announces a single story lodge and club building on Penn Street near Main. It will feature glass windows a large lodge room a gymnasium and smoking room with seating for social sessions. The order hopes to grow from 400 to 500 members across Centralia and Chiotata. City council recalls protests about the dump grounds and will consider a remedy plan. A protest against paving the alley from Mangon to First between Toweravon and Datroot was filed with the council.
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Centralia
Choahata
Mangon
Flrat Atrant
Toweravon
Datroot
Ninth District Postmasters Elect Officers at Chehalis
At a May 19 meeting of the ninth district of the Washington State Postmasters League in Chehalis, officers for the ensuing year were elected. D. S. Farrell of Toledo was named president, J. D. O’Neill of Menlo secretary, and G. H. Dodge of Pe Ell vice president. W. J. Matchette of Lacey Was selected from Cowlitz, while J. D. O’Neill represented Pacific. Delegates Matt Randle of Randle and N. M. Kiesby of Mossyrock were chosen to attend the state league meeting in Wenatchee in September. Chehalis will host the next district meeting January 16, 1912.
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Washington State Postmastern League
Chehall
Lewis
Pacific
Cowitz
Clarke
Wahkiakum
D. S. Farrel
Toledo
J. D. O'Neill
Menlo
Pe Ell
Lewis County
W. J. Matchette
Ladu
Cowlitz
Pacific County
Matt Randle
Randle
N. M. Kiesby
Mossyrock
Wenatchee
Chehalis
Company M Plans Third Annual Ball at Auditorium
Officers and enlisted men of Company M 2nd Infantry National Guard of Washington will hold its third annual ball in the Auditorium on Friday May 26. Members will appear in regulation uniform. attendance is expected to surpass last year's success. The ballroom will be decorated with flags and martial designs, and the floor will show a bright scene with military uniforms dotting the dancing throng.
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Company M
2Nd Infantry
National Guard of Washington, Wll
Postal Sags Favor Postal Savings Bank Centralia
Centralia May 19 strong local support for a Postal Savings Bank grows as Postmaster Benedict Jr submits a favorable report to Washington. Mills and coal mines employ many wage earners ready to deposit. If Tone and nearby mines resume, hundreds more miners could become depositors.
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Centralia
John Benedict, Jr
Washington
Cantralla
Post] Savings. Bank
Women Pallbearers Honor Inne Davis at Baptist Service
Funeral for Inne Davis drew a large gathering of pioneers and friends at a Ton ing Baptist church. Women friends served as pallbearers and a beautified program was rendered, reflecting the esteem in which the deceased was held.
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Mre
Inne Davis
Phica
Baptist
Men Buy Automobiles for Chenalis in Prosperous Show
Three brand new automobiles added to the prosperity of Chenalis. The cars, Mitchells, were urbaned through the Portland branch by County Auditors H. Awofford J. O. Harma and Thomas H. Gray. The cars were hauled by boat at Toledo and driven home by their owners.
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Chohalia
Quesion
Mitchella
Portland
H. Awofford
J. O. Harma
Thomas H. Gray
Cafs
Toledo
Youtorday
O Connell Mill Fire Devastates Winlock Lumber Plant
A major blaze erupted at the O Connell Lumber Co mill in Winlock early last night. Firefighters battled through the night but the cedar stock and building portions burned fiercely. total losses are estimated around 150000 with much insured. The mill owners include M T O Connell president, J T Gregory vigil, H D Vaughan secretary, T B Keith treasurer. Centralia fire department stood by for possible wind-driven spread.
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Fce
Winlock
O'Connell Lumber Co
Sol
Waln
Washington
M. T. O'Connell
J. T. Gregory
Thorough Overhauling At Employees Hospital
Large upgrades underway at Employees Hospital with sterilizing equipment sewer connections and enhanced fire protection under Chief Miller. Dr Sease conducts building overhaul aiming for top sanitary standards in Southwest Washington with board approving funds to modernize and improve patient comfort.
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Washington
Iire
Miller
Centralia
Sease
Coal operators meeting set for Chehalis June 2
GOAL MEN HAVE FINE PROGRAM May 12 Ji G Wilson of the Wisen Coal Co announces a progressing program for the coal operators meeting to be held in Chehalis on June 2 as part of the Southwestern Washington Development Association. DB. W Campbell of Seattle says the first lignite coal turning locomotive will be shown in Chehalis yards to haul an excursion to Mendota and Yona, highlighting ongoing developments. the gathering is expected to boost the local coal industry significantly. A marriage occurred May 7 in North Yakima for Miss Martha Os, Kelly, and Mr. Charles Wuss, with Mrs. Os and family noted as residents of this city.
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Ji G. Wilson
Wisen Coal jCo
Chehalis
Washington
Wilson
DB. W. Campbell
Seattle
Mendota
Yona
Matha Os
Kelly
Charles W. Uuas
Materlage
North Yakima
M. J. Rose
First Christian Church
Hride
K. Welly
South Second
Uss
Wm. Fuss
Charles Busy
Prohibition Oratorical Contest Draws Western States
In Greenville Texas on May 19 the annual contest under the Intercollagiata Interstate Prohibition Oratorical Association drew broad interest. Winning speakers represented Waylor University University of Minnesota University of South Dakota and Drake Wesleyan College with participants from Texas and other Western states.
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United Press
Tarasod
Qreenville
Tax
Aie Spleas
Intercollagiata Interstate Prohibition Oratorical Association
Heldhorn
Olattora
Texas
Werse Waylor Univeralty
Univeralty of
Minnesota
South Dakota
Dor Moines College
Kateay Wesleyn
Chehalis & Cowlitz Railroad pledgers hear progress update
A Chehalis public library meeting of railroad pledgers reviewed funds and auditing results. George Walker George Sib sley and A C St John appointed to inspect books while H C Coffman chaired, noting four miles of grading soon done and one and a half miles of rails to be laid, with at least 10 miles to be operating by October first.
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Chehalis
Chehalis & Cowlitz
George Walker
Market St
George Sibsley
Ark Condenser
A. C. St. John
H.C. Coffman
J. W. Alexander
Mr. Coffman
Railroad Avenue
Cheballs
Finshed
George Robinson
Hosiery and Underwear Makers Meet to Cut Production
Harrisburg area industry reports a softening demand for hosiery and underwear products. The National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers plans its May 22 to 26 meeting in Philadelphia to discuss curtailing output and seek a broad agreement among mills to reduce production amid a depressed market.
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Philadelvila
Pan Mari
Une der Wear Dal
National Association of Hosiery and
Association
Aareso
Itta
Socialists of Lewis County Convene to perfect organization
The Socialists of Lewis County plan a June 10 convention in Centralia to strengthen their structure. Speakers from Portland Tacoma and Seattle are expected. Organizers aim to enter a ticket in the next election, with about 100 Socialist votes in the county and a potential strong showing at the polls.
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Lewis County
Centralia
Christan Hearch
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Peter Begg Dies At Home After Brief Illness
Peter Begg died at his Tower avenue home this morning after a three year intermittent illness. He lived in the city since 1839 and is survived by his widow Mrs. Lillian Begg, a three year old son, a sister in Raymond, two sisters in Mabton Washington, and brothers in Olympia Wenatchee and Seattle. Funeral arrangements will be set after relatives arrive. remains at Sticklin undertaking.
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Peter
Begg
Tower Avenue
Lillian Y. Begg
N Raymond
Mabton
Wash
Olympia
Wenatchee
Seattle
Sticklin Undertaking
Examination Board Chooses Officers For Company M
A mixed officer examination was held in the armory with Cap tain David Livingstone First Lieutenant H M Coon and Dr Scott on the board. Sergeants Dysart Reed and Pearson sat the test of educational and military qualifications. Regimental headquarters will decide. Dysart faces ineligibility due to youth while Richardson was passed earlier but disqualified for a minor physical disability.
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Company
Ind
David Livingstone
H. M. Coon
Scott
Dysart
Reed and
Pearson
Lloyd Dysart
Léleved
Prince Richardson
Edison Cubs Top Lincoln Tigers In Blowout Win
Edison Cubs defeated the Lincoln Tigers yesterday by a wide 4 to 1 score as the Cubs pulled away after the fourth inning. Charlie Mersehler of the Colts hit a home run. Lineup included Cohen Loy Robinson Hodge Bort Fowl Leftwich Salzer Robinson and others with Hugh Hannon and J Mossman among the players.
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Edison Cubs
Lincoln Tigers
Wall
Cubs
Tigers
Charlie Mersehler
Colt
Made & Home
Samnaysi
Hodge Bort
Rove
Leftwich
Walter Salzer
TH. Robinson
Frances Muses
Hugh Hannon
J. Brown
J. Mossman
Noll Riker
Earl Raezel
M. Robinson
Marachlir
Harold Lynch
Missouri Valley intercollegiate tennis tourney opens in KC
Play commenced today in the first annual Missouri Valley Conference intercollegiate tennis tournament in Kansas City Missouri. Participants from several colleges compete for the inaugural title as matches begin across multiple courts under conference officials.
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United Press
Leese Wire
Kansas City
District 1 seeks 1d draw from consolidated district
The former School District No 1 petitioned the county commissioners to pull out of the consolidated District No 206 created June 11 last year. Residents contend the consolidation and voting were mishandled, with meetings held June 11 and June 23. The issue was sent to a public vote after a stormy session at the Chehalis courthouse. The district now has five schools and about 76 pupils, with enrollment up since consolidation. A canvass showed 43 parents supported consolidation.
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Forest
Werr
Bay Waa
Reasel Gets City Contract for Sewer Repair
Two bids were received to repair the main trunk sewer near its outfall to the Chehalis river. M. G. Barker bid 768.30 and F. A. Kensal bid 781. Councilman Davis moved to award to Kensal, noting Kensal’s city work and a 12.70 difference. all council members approved.
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Trusk
Chehalis
M.G. Barker
F. A. Kensal
Davis
Cnstract
F. A. Ke ‘Ai
No Protest Against Sewer District Hearing Held
Last night the city council set a hearing for protests against the new sewer district in the southwest part of the city. No protests were filed or voiced, and the ordinance creating the district received its first reading.
Death Calls Wonthy Woman of Tenind
Mrs. Miteiro Davis, a well known resident of Lewis County, died this morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o o clock with Rev. Driver officiating. Born July 4, 1858 in Cowlitz Prairie, she is survived by husband Thomas Davis and two sons Clark B. Paris and Almer Davis, plus other relatives. Davis was widely known and esteemed in the county for Fortitude and longevity.
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Miteiro Davia
Fife
Tes Mine Toutor
Mra. Davis
Cowlitz Prairine
Lewis County
Thomas Davis
Clark B. Paris
Almer Davis
Myrtle Chayjon
Joss Martin
Colorado Springs
Clinton Davis
Lannie Davis
Davis
Thin County
Lot Witoss
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Moose Lodge Builds Club
Atley
Benedict
Washdc
Boss
Sogalists
Peter Egg
Dstact
Reasel
Richard Pearson Hobson
Doc Cook
Chauncey Dopow
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