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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
2
The new management of Daily Chronicle praises readers and declares belief in Centralia’s future. It argues Americans avoid doom amid campaign fears, credits Housevelt’s political arc as he nears a conclusion, and urges unity and growth for a greater Centralia with a confident, forward-looking tone.
A plan calls on all business people to join an assessed monthly contribution to fund the Commercial Club. Charges will range from fifty cents upward, distributed by benefit received and ability to pay. Participation is voluntary, aiming to equalize funding and strengthen the club financially for the city.
The Centralia Commercial Club committee published the assessment plan and the Chronicle argues that none are too high and that the club adds value and rental worth. It notes that the paper should not invent names not present in the Hat and stresses real estate owners named in the club’s efforts.
State superintendent H. B. Dewey announced teaching certificates awarded to a large list of Lewis County teachers who passed recent state examinations. Names include Anderson, Bow ers, Brandes, Brown, Callaghen, Clarke, Clement, Dix, Downing, Fechéner, Grass, Hansen, Herrington, Hinkley, Hinaman, Hoss, Howe, Hughes, Jameson, Johnston, Jordan, Kelly, Kingsley, Livingston, Lowry, Martin, Mrachek, Pickens, Ward, Standke, Swayne, Tradule, Ward, Williams, Yeager, White, and many others.
Acting through attorney John I Yeoman of Chehalis a patent was issued for an invention that attaches power to all four wheels of automobiles and other machines to reduce wheel slip on mud and sand. The front shaft powers the front wheels via a ball and socket hub allowing steering without interference. Yeoman has received no royalty offers yet and accepted none.
A deranged man tried to fish in Chehalis gutters using a broom handle and bait. Police summoned the insanity board and John Doe was committed to Steilacoom asylum after physicians deemed alcohol a probable cause.
Charles Augustus and Carl Nowak stood bound over in Chehalis justice court on burglary charges. They allegedly entered J K Townsend’s Chehalis business last week, stole clothing, and fled to a nearby room where Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster found the items and the suspects. Nowak claimed intoxication and said he slept in the room. Augustus was held under $500 bond for superior court, Nowak released.
The Imperial Powder Company awards two medals to Cheraligite Has for her bull terrier in a United States class. The dog, owned by Mr. Ternele, leads her breed in the boom, earning notable recognition at the Terrier Club of America event on a date in 1912.
The Southwest Washington fair showcases horses, ponies, and shire stock from Coffman Son and W H Bryden of Chehalis, with a strong floral display by HM Berneche of Olympia. Church groups provide substantial meals, fancy work sections draw crowds, and Pacific and Lewis counties show productive county displays under leaders like W W Lilly.
The Chehalis district announces an AED change effective today. Officials warn that the new schedule will alter office hours and reduce afternoon accessibility. Public notices advise residents to plan ahead for morning service changes.
The new Teyine Mull plant has operated for two weeks and is expanding to full capacity once the spur is completed. D. A. Clark and his brother Frank run the mill, recently relocated from Chehalis and Napavine. They anticipate cutting additional logging road to reach fuller operation in about two months, with a daily output of 40,000 feet.
Public land sale notice for September 7 1912 in Chohalia County Washington lists Application No 8047 NEY of section 26 township 213 north range 1 west W M containing 12 1 2 acres appraised at 7298 with improvements 1171. Terms require down payment and annual installments, with timber and mineral reservations and full payment before deed. Frank C Morse Asst Com of Public Lands signs the notice.
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