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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1910
Page
8
A Centralia girl stunned Chehails revelers by wearing a hobble skirt costume at a masquerade. Onlookers debated whether the bold, mid English fashion was a gimmick or a real design, while others speculated about the wearer’s identity and intent.
A man traveling from Chehalis to Centralia was struck on the skull with a rock hurled by a companion, leaving him senseless and robbed of $36. Sheriff Grquhart Deputy Foster and Chief Ingalls searched in rain and darkness for the assailant, but hours passed without capture as the case drew headlines in Chehalis.
Caleb Yarbrough died in Chehalis on Sunday night after a cold worsened into pneumonia. He was in a critical state after Wednesday and died before midnight. Survived by widow and one child. funeral held at Strexlin chapel this afternoon. Yarbrough weighed about 900 pounds, noted as one of the town’s largest tenants.
In Doty’s railroad yard a Japanese worker named Toki Hamyumshi was struck and crushed by a backing truck. Coroner Sticklin was summoned, no inquest held, and friends collected a relief fund for the widow and large family.
Way inspected a group of schools during a tour that highlighted favorable conditions and strong student attendance. Professor Rays tour covered Layton Prairie and nearby towns while Mrs Way visited Napapyine and returned Saturday.
Jake Stillman intends to purchase and add an extension to his residence with work slated for spring.
A large crowd gathered at the auditor's office as brides-to-be sought licenses on skiddoo day November 28. Couples from Newport Oregon to Centralia and Toledo secured marriage certificates in a lively scene, with Justice and a parson ready to seal unions.
Mrs Mamie Alexander wife of Jane W Alexander president of Scurft State Bank of Chehalis died after brief illness at home of Sheriff and Mrs Urquhart. Married two months the couple wed in the east in September. Remains to be shipped to her hometown for interment. preliminary services in Chehalis.
Lloyd Clampil bemoans a prize turkey stolen from a hiding spot in Chehalis last Monday. He had cached the bird near the depot after winnings in a raffle, but footprints and path damage indicated intruders took it. The turkey was alive and the family mourned its loss.
A distressed father and husband killed in Mayfold news prompts a local scene of sorrow as a little girl arrives to comfort the bereaved family. Authorities report a fatal incident culminating in a tragic loss for the household.
In Chetiella on November 25 an examination will be held for Lewis County school teachers who have not yet qualified in all grades to complete eligibility or who seek life certificates. The event runs December 8 to 10 at the court house under County Superintendent Bayanger with state rules.
Chenalis plans a fine new theatre on Market street to be built by Jet owner We Li Shefaen and leased to Harrington Wheeler of the Orpheum. The 256 by 125 foot modern building will feature an inclined floor entrance a stage with first-class facilities and will be ready within seven days weather permitting. Wheeler will run the house for a year in conjunction with the Orpheum.
State school senators prep for a major debate on the tax question with Chehalis and Castle Rock facing off Friday evening December 2. Most high schools in the state plan similar debates on the same date with a $50 prize and aims to foster public interest and attendance.
Local producer notes strong turkey demand this season and regrets not raising more birds. He cites high prices and limited road access complicating shipments, with a Silver Crook to Ches route noted as a bottleneck near the main road.
A man identified as M. Redden of Nursey-Mason was killed by a passenger train on the track between Little Falls and Chehalis while en route to spend Thanksgiving with friends. Coroner Sticklin deemed an inquest unnecessary. the body was taken to the Chehalis morgue and later buried.
Local notices recap residents visiting relatives for Thanksgiving at Chehalis and nearby towns. Names include Mise Kanice Butler in Everett, Frea Sumners in Chehalis, Miss Phylis Dixon from Olympia, Miss Mary A. Rawson to Tacoma, Mrs. D. F. Barrett to Portland, and Jacob Steiner with injuries. Also mentions George Scott leaving Sticklin undertakers, Mr. Ekrelss to replace him, and other residents traveling, recuperating, or visiting, with several references to Thanksgiving plans and health updates.
Sheriff Urquhart returned with Alfred Stonehouse accused of beating a man but charged with eloping with a woman named Farrel. The couple reportedly fled with two dogs, were followed to Olympia, and were arrested ahead of a Lewie County hearing. Mrs Farrel visited Stonehouse in the county jail. a hearing before Justice Beaufort is set for this afternoon.
Funeral services were held in Chehalis for Mamie Alexander widow of John W. Alexander of the Security State Hank. The ceremony at Mr and Mrs H W Urquhart home drew prominent city figures. Rev Chittenden conducted the service and a sacred quartet performed. Pallbearers included Short Judd Gabel Anderson Hull and Michell. John T Alexander and his brother escorted the casket to the grave.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lod Hornaday and Lay Tawia Gombeere Traraare a Tavestmtetit Gren, with a reference to a Trust Company and an eight dollar amount. Details are unclear due to damaged source, preventing full reconstruction of event or context.
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