Colored couple wed at Lewis County courthouse Chehalis
John Whiteside and Madeline Black, both colored, from Winlock, married by Judge Rice at the Lewis County courthouse with county officials present. The ceremony followed an odd collaboration between the clerk and the auditor’s office as witnesses and featured the groom kissing the bride per custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis County
Chehalis
Board of County Commissioners
Auditor's Office
John Whiteside
Madeline Black
Winlock
Commissioner Gray
Risser
E. EB. Teachnor
Littell
Rev. Chittenden
Unknown man steals turn-out near Chehalis
A John Doe warrant was issued from the court of P. C. Beautort in Chehalls for a mystery man who took a new buggy from Via Wibber livery barn yesterday morning. He tested a horse with F. Byers of Napavine, then fled after a mistaken later request. The rig valued at $200, driven south from Chehalis, remains missing as police search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
P. C. Beautort
Chehalls
Via Wibber
F. Byers
Napavine
Bitn
van Giyber
God
Chehalis
King George dredger to deepen Bermuda harbors this May
Bermuda news reports the King George dredger from England will arrive soon to deepen channels to St George and Hamilton. Work runs in two shifts for sixteen hours daily, enabling deep-draught vessels like Oceana to enter both harbors. Other items note Sunday school contest results and church leadership in Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bermuda
England
St. George's
St. Georges
Hamister
Hamister. At On Mt, Big Vessels Like the Oceanas Which Now Hails From Bermands
Mies
Ettist
Italians Held Without Bail Over Chehalis Riot
Italians arrested for rioting in Chehalis last Monday are held in Lewis County Jail without bail. An alien is in serious condition at St Helens hospital. If he dies, charges will be changed to murder. Defendants have engaged Tacoma counsel for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Lewis County
St. Helens
Tacoma
Chehalis Youths Arrested For Flower Bed Theft
Grant Hylander and Henry Weat, prominent Chehalis youths, were arrested after stealing tulips from S P Ruut's flower bed. The case was heard by Justice Boaufort who, moved by mercy, released them on promise to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Hylander
Henry Weatfell
Chehalis
Tuliys
S. P. Ruut
Bors
Court of Justice
Boaufort
Criticism of Fire Chief Miller Moves to Praise
At a May 24 city council meeting, Councilmen Stewart and Tilley pressed Fire Chief Miller about sleeping at headquarters. Miller defended his service, noting he is on duty 24 hours daily with a direct gong alert, while peers have off days. City Clerk Hodge urged raising Miller’s salary to match chiefs in similar cities, praising his efficiency. Mayor Guerrier warned the discussion was getting into deep water as the council signaled no fault in Miller’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnstight
Stewart
Miller
Tilley
Sieep
Hodge
Counrc
Guerrier
Darrow Bugy Planning Defense of N Nanarars
Los Angeles May 25 Clarence Darrow who will defend the accused McNamaras went to attorney Harriman to arrange the preliminary hearing set for June 4. He said he is too busy to talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Clarence
Darorn
Druamsters
McNamaras
Harriman
Darrow
Divorce Case Details Desertion in Couple's Quick Wedlock
In Lewis County records, Daisy Fitch sues Harry A. Fitch for divorce after a brief marriage begun in San Francisco in December. She alleges desertion two days after the union, with the couple now separated and noted as well known in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vann
Harry A. Fitel
Daisy Fick
Lewis County
San Francisco
Fitch
Centralia
Lafollette Calls Lorimer a Rage-Pot Politician
In Washington on May 25 LaFollette ended a three day speech on the Lorimer case arguing direct legislation will follow the Senate failure to keep public trust. He termed Lorimer a betrayal of public trust and warned that the people are the government and will not permit defiance by politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
LaFollette
Lorimer
Presbyterian church to be rebuilt and repurposed
A derailed OCR note outlines plans to build a Presbyterian church and later convert part of the site into a Sunday school. It mentions costs, a rearward extension, and plans tied to a historic Greenwich area church, with the original structure dating to the early 1890s.
Lumber Mills Plan Saturday Closures Across Pacific Northwest
Mills in Southwestern Washington and nearby regions will shut down every Saturday for an indefinite period. The move follows recent “get-together” meetings by regional lumber associations to curb production amid unfavorable conditions, with some mills resuming normal operation on other days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Pacific ‘Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association
Oregon & Washington Association
SouthwesternWashington Association
Government sues over Silver Spray placer claim in Lewis County
United States agents filed suit in Chehalis before Commissioner W A West to recover lands in eastern Lewis County titled the Silver Spray placer claim. J Snyder and R Green named as transferee. The Silver Spray lies about 17 miles east of Sulphur Springs in the Cascade mountains noted for a mineral spring. L Farrar and D M McGowan presented for the government. C H Libby represented Green who did not appear. Prospects Dan Shaner and John Blomstrom testified no precious metals evidence. lime deposits may be used as defense. Final hearing set for Vancouver in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. A. Westover
Chehalis
Lewis County
J. @. Snyder
R Green
Cascade Mountains
L. Farrar
General Land Offices
Vancouver
Wash
D. M. McGowan
Department of Agriculture
C. H. Libby
Portland
Green
Dan Shaner
John Blomstrom
Suit for damages against Veness Lumber Co. heard in Chehalis
Sam Holycross former Veness mill employee claimed injury while working at a Veness lumber camp. The court found no show of action and dismissed the suit for $2500 damages in Lewis County Superior Court. Gus Thacker defended for Holycross. Ponder Ellsbury and Cunningham represented Veness Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis County
Veness Lumber Co
Winlock
Chehalis
Rice
Sam Holycross
Veness
Holycross
Gus Thacker
Ponder, Ellsbury and Cunningham
Mexican Swears In New Interim President Amid Crowds
Francisco De La Harta, ex ambassador to the Void States, sworn in as president pro tempore of Mexia in a ceremony marked by large crowds and mixed cheers. He vows not to seek the presidency or vice presidency as TaMentoy and Madero's supporters claim a peace triumph. Mag’s resignation stems from Madero’s orders to advance on Chihuahua, prompting Do Ua Barra to push Ding to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentco
Faomile
Francisco de la Harta
Mexia
de la Barra
Ywcale Mentey
Manese
Chas
Madero
Hetaryha
Mag
Chihuahua
Do Ua Borra
Ding
County bids for culvert and road work near Chehalis
The board of county commissioners calls sealed bids for grading, draining, and constricting a 20 foot reinforced concrete girder culvert and hard surfacing 18 feet of roadway over one mile of the Cow litz and Olympiy County trend. Upon completion the project will have about four miles of hard surface paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Cowlitz & Olympiy
Shadow of Death Follows Carter May in Centralia
The many friends of Carter May are grieved by news of his illness and decline. He has suffered heart trouble for some time and an attack on the night of May 15 left his status doubtful as he lay in a Centralia home awaiting the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Shadow OF Death
Carter May
Centralia
Mr May
Paving Contracts Awarded in Chehalls Districts
The city council awarded paving contracts for Locat Im provement Districts 104, 108, WY, and 105 in Chehalls to Warren Construction Co. C. L. Morris Co. of Seattle was the only other bidder, underbidding by 450 dollars on the total five bids but not touching work unless 20,000 yards of paving were involved. The Warren bid totaled 57,740 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locat Improvement Distrivs
Chehalls
Warren Construction, Co
C. L. Morris Co
Seattle
Warren Construction Co
Dogs on N Street Cause Scene at Dodge Farm
Reported bystanders along M and N streets saw dogs attack and kill Mr. Dodge's chickens, prompting residents to finally enjoy a peaceful period after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N St
Mr. Dodge
Texas Grain Dealers Meet in Dallas Convention
United Press reports Texas grain dealers held their annual state convention in Dallas on May 26, with sessions continuing through May 27. Delegates discussed key policy questions and industry issues affecting the crop season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Sesason
Williams jailed for unpaid costs in Chehalis case
W. I. Williams a traveling representative for a Centralia tea and coffee house was sentenced to five days in the Lewis County jail for inability to pay costs. The case before Justice P. C. Beaufort arose from a $28 account at a Adva hotel kept by Mra. Maas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. IL. Williams
Centralia Tea and Coffee House
Lewis County
Court of Justice
P. C. Beaufort
Chehalis
Williams
M. H. Maas
Adva
Mra. Maas
Judge Beaufort
Maas
MW Company crack shots shine in mixed range scores
The MW company marksmen posted solid scores at 200 to 100 yards during a Tuesday target practice led by Lieutenant Scales. Sundar and Tuesday shooters delivered notable totals with several men reaching near the 49 possible points across 200, 300, 600 yard stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kbnys
Company Mo
Lieutenant Scales
Sundar’a
Lindman
Coon
Andrews
Turner
Norman
Northup
Watson
Sturdevant
Scales
Richardson
Scott
Dysart
Pear
Watson G
Lindjman
Pearson
B. HE
Andrewa
Ballou
Armantrout
P. E
Wyatt
Sears
Nor
Man
Linen Wedding Observed By Rev Reid On Anniversary
The Rev and Mrs Robert Reid celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary with an at home event at the Rela residence from 2 to 3 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening. More than 275 guests attended from near and far. Mrs Reid received a linen guest team set as a gift and music was provided by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reid
Rela
Brick supply powers rapid high school work
The project proceeds with near a million bricks used and contractors receiving two carloads daily. Face bricks ship from Battle and a large stock of money is at work as work progresses swiftly toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tow High School
Buattle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Treuimula
Schiyat
Chainlls Methodist
Selowk
Ines
Teds
Whitch
Itlans Wme
Cheralig
Spraise
United Press
Presbyterian
Ely
Gentralia
OUIT
Olemioned
Reid
HGH
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!