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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
2
NW Gump grounds residents complain about foul smelling and unsafe conditions. The council, unpaid and busy with other duties, was unaware of the dump crisis until last week. A county health officer's mandatory letter spurred action, showing the public and council misalignment and eroding confidence in local governance.
Editorial urges Centralia residents to boost local growth by buying into a projected Rochester electric line. Small investments are allowed, with ten percent cash, rest in installments, and guaranteed for women investors. Local capital would strengthen property values and new enterprises.
The Union Pacific plans mining several thousand tons of coal daily at Ton o and tests show a coal suitable for locomotive use is economical. Linton Pacific officials say this coal can outperform other coals for railroads, with more deposits nearby likely to be developed by other railroad companies.
The Lewis County Advocate hopes Centralia will gain a modern daily newspaper to reduce reliance on the Daily Chronicle. A Chehalis daily would ease the Advocate's task of gathering news from Centralia and Chehalis.
Public criticism targets editors of the Post-Intelligencer and the Times for personal attacks and legal threats. The speaker laments vulgar exchanges, libel lawsuits, and bankruptcy risks, noting Seattle’s status as a leading city is tarnished by the infighting.
An editorial honors Memorial Day as a solemn duty to remember those who died in the great conflict. It urges balanced reflection, arguing heroes shaped a better world and would want a living generation to act with practical gratitude rather than dwelling in sorrow.
The Chehalis Citizen's Club faced criticism for misinformation about a laborers incident, with initial reports downplaying the affair while officials endorsed a version misaligned with the facts. The club's conduct raised concerns about honesty and the effect on public trust among citizens and media.
The Skookumchuck mine near Te Como is being reopened due to rising coal demand. Pacific Coal & Gas Company of Portland holds a 40 year lease with a 10 cent per ton royalty, plans a 150 ton daily start and eventual 1500 ton scale, with five million tons of high quality coal identified. Manager Knadinger oversees on site arrangements as a railroad spur is built.
The Daily Chronicle reports the departure from truth was not due to error and has sought an explanation from the Citizen's Club secretary. No explanation has been provided at this time.
Carter May a well known local resident died this morning after a long illness. He was about sixty, survived by his widow, and funeral services are planned for tomorrow afternoon at the Christian church with interment in Mountain View cemetery. An autopsy was requested to study the cause of death, noted to involve dropsy and cardiac disorder.
Mendota defeated Tomo yesterday afternoon in Mendota by a score of 10 to 7. Testow pitched well for Mendota as the club, organized just hours before the game, showed promise for future Southwestern Washington league play.
The Canttalio census work begins under the direction of ringspal Carrier. It will take seven days to complete and final figures will be announced early next month.
Henry Korevaar sold a 40 acre farm near Meskill to B A Nicholson of Ceiles and the Sparks estate sold 180 acres in eastern Lewis County to Hugh Temple of Murwa. W A Reynolds of Chehalis is estate administrator. the deal closed at the Chehalis National Bank ante room. The Sparks holdings are among Washington state’s oldest properties.
Eyn Black daughter of Henry Black of Boistfort died at St Helens hospital in Chehalis yesterday morning. Funeral was from Boistfort church this afternoon at Joselock. Miss Black age seven, from a long-standing Lewis county family, attended Chehalis High School. Daley performed last rites, interment at Bolgtfort cemetery.
The funeral for Ronald Dunn infant son of a well known Chehalis family was held from Stickiin parlors this afternoon in the presence of many family friends. The parents were grief stricken over the untimely death.
A warrant was issued last Thursday through Justice P. C. Beaufort in Chehalis for the arrest of J. G. Burk on drunkenness disorderly conduct and using obscene language. The complaint was sworn by Enoch Foster, Rainier Hotel proprietor. Burk was believed to be hiding in the city but remains at large. the warrant was turned over to Marshal S. F. Townsend for execution, who is expected to bring in the culprit in the next few days.
In Chehalis two Greek settlement members Jim LeKos and a partner faced Judge P C Beaufort over back pay claims. Lacking funds the defendant’s boot black business was attached and closed. An amusing moment arose as defense counsel argued whether a boot black could be a mechanic.
The state extends tidelands boundaries to extreme low tide line under the 1911 law. Owners of second class tidelands sold before March 8, 1911, have preference to purchase additional stripping between mean and extreme low tide until June 1, 1911, with a $1 per chain and $5 fee due. After that date, preference ends and lands are sold to highest bidder. Public notice guards waterfront rights and warns against information-for-fee schemes. Olympia, May 18, 1941. B. W. ROSS Commissioner of Public Lands.
May 29, veterans from the Spanish American War and Grand Army attended a memorial service at the Methodist church. Company M, under Captain David Livingstone, formed in uniform with sidearms. The service honored aging veterans as G A R members and Spanish American War veterans filed past, with younger troops saluting.
Pluming Tange and Hopkins advertise steam and hot water heating private gas and water systems. Estimates cheerfully furnished. Jobbing a specialty. Phone 240. Continuq Wash.
Application No 8007 auction notice for state lands in Lewis County Washington on a Saturday in June 1911 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county courthouse main entrance. Describes lots including 76 and 80 acres with appraised values 6198 and 9200 dollars, terms require down payment and annual installments with six percent interest, restrictions on timber removal, and reservations for minerals and oils.
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