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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1911

Page

8

Street lights ordered for multiple intersections

The council orders regulation street lights at the corners of Cherry Street with Tower Avenue, Plum Street with Tower Avenue and Plum with Peart Streets. A sixty candle power light will be placed at Hemlock and Locust Streets. Policy aims to illuminate intersections of paved streets.

Cherry , Street Tower Avenue Plum Plum and Peart Streets Hemtock Locust Streets

Hunting Increases Bounties Across County

The auditor's bounty department reports rising activity as hunters bring in animals for county bounties. With many hunters in the woods, the treasury is expected to deplete from payments this season. Yesterday four wild cat skins were turned in totaling twenty dollars. Forest entries include Fred Mart of Pa EN, G. T. Sturdevant of Rochester, and Atlan Roder of Doty.

Fred Mart Pa EN G. Ti. Sturdevant Rochester Atlan Roder Doty

Stephenson Campaign Generosity Revealed in Testimony

Milwaukee October 4 Campaign Manager Edmunds testified in the Senator Stephenson election investigation detailing slipshod fund handling and reckless spending. He said he gave Selah Perry 5200 dollars to work for Stephenson's section and never saw him during the campaign.

Milwaukee Wis Oet Edmunds Stephenson Selah Perry

Levy Set By Centralix School District at Ten Mills

The Centralix School district directors fixed the levy for the year at ten mills, seven mills for general running expenses and three mills for old indebtedness. A wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs James Uhbynch on Cedar Street where Georgina Lynch married Harry Fisher with Miss Nettie Lynch as bridesmaid. Rev Robert J Reid performed the ceremony. The couple, leaving by the evening train for Portland then Paterson where Fisher is in business.

Centralix Schoel District Mra James Uhbynch Mire. Fisher Aubrey Karl Fisher Jessié Wisher Slater James B. Lynch Parenta Nettie Lynch James Tiyneh Broom Wortland Rempla Paterson Fisher

Providence Minister Marries Catone J. J. Antor

Dr. Joseph Lambert, a Providence minister, officiates the marriage of Catone J. J. Antor. The ceremony takes place in Providence with attendees noting the couple’s union and religious rites.

Joseph Lambert Providence Catone J. J. Antor

Warren Grimm Hurt In Practice Game

Warren Grimm, noted Centralia athlete and key end, suffered a back injury during a practice at the state university. Initial reports said he would miss the rest of the season, but later notes suggested a possible return within a week as he remained under medical care.

Warren Grimm Centralia Paelic State University Brigey Ha Sonsun Hay

Numerous hunting licenses issued at auditor's office

The auditor's office issued licenses Tuesday and yesterday as annual hunting licenses. County game wardens are enforcing vigilance to ensure each hunter has a permit.

Auditor's Bae Eseihest Samnday Chehatis

Taft Defends Supreme Court Parallels in Heaven and Earth

President Taft delivered an impassioned defense of the U S Supreme Court in Pocatello Idaho and Boise Idaho reacting to Bryan driven attacks. He said courts should not be condemned without facts and urged trust in public officials while criticizing muckraker rhetoric. He spoke during two stops totaling three hours.

Pocatello Idaho United States Supreme Court Taft Bryan Boise

Arrangements Set For Tafts Visit To Centralia

Local committees organized activities for President Tafts Centralia visit next Wednesday October 41 from 1 to 4510 pm with a presidential train stop east of the city hall. Citizens and school children to assemble near the east railroad tracks. invitations to nearby communities issued. A large turnout expected as plans cover escorts and honor guards.

Taft Centralia City Hall J. P. Symons S. Gilchrist Begle D. F. Davies Abe Plewelling N. G.W Letreury Eaton Commercial Chin

General Nutt and General Nuttiness in Evening News

A humorous clash over railroad work in Centralia amid mock declarations by General Nutt. The Centralia Daily Chronicle warns readers about depot building claims and lampoons press assertions, noting repeated references to General Nutt and general nuttiness.

Edisign Evening” News-Examiner Nutt Evening News-Byawiner Evening News-Examiner Centralia Daily Chronicle Centralia Jji General Nutt

Commission Cuts Hoquiam Costs In Months After Reform

Hoquiam city commission reports savings of about $809 monthly by September. Comparing July under the old council with September under the new commission, operating expenses declined while street department efficiency rose. Police shifted to ten hour days after seeking eight to twelve hour changes.

Hoquiam. Ort Sts Laye Hedar

Washington water committee meeting postponed amid rate dispute

A Kelso city water committee meeting was postponed until Wednesday as disagreements over electric light and water rates surfaced. City officials discussed financing for a new water system while investors showed interest in bonds. a survey by the city manager awaited completion to push plans forward.

Washington Water Committee Chehalis Chettan Lease Gentralla Juiut Cennally Committee Rmn

Wedding of Mr and Mrs B Garucha in Thorn Wars area

A very pretty wedding was held last evening for Mr and Mrs B Garucha with Charles II Gon and Mary Fy ing as witnesses. Rev I RL Rider officiated in Thorn wars. About 20 relatives attended as immediate family. Rooms were decorated with evergreens and carnations. A wedding supper followed. The couple departed on the 2:25 a.m. Central Oregon train for their honeymoon.

Mra Garucha Charles II Gon Mya Mary Fy Ing I. RL Thorn Wars

Monument Unveiled At Cheatnut Neck by DAR Figures

An imposing Revolutionary battle site monument at Cheatnut Neck, Atlantic County, was unveiled today with DAR officials, Governor Wilson, former Governor Fort and other notable speakers present. The ceremony featured addresses and formal proceedings, highlighting regional Revolutionary War heritage.

Atlantic City Cheatnut Neck Daughters of the American Revolution Wilson Fort

Armed Guards At Inquest Reported At Austin Pa

United Press Lear wire from Austin Pennsylvania says guards were stationed around the courthouse during an inquest into the disaster. Bodies have been recovered and several are still missing amid bitter hostility toward the Raytesa Company owners blamed for the flood. The search continued under hush conditions with summoned deputy officials and wire horses used to aid access.

Austin Raytesa Aff Daly Achoolouse

Blacksmith Lindquist Arrested Over Assault Charge in Chehalis

A. Lindquist of For est was arrested by Sheriff Urquhart on a complaint from P. Gheer alleging 71 assault with a deadly weapon. Lindquist was arraigned before Justice W. A. Westover in Chehalis and the case postponed to next Tuesday. Gheer said Lindquist drank heavily and refused to vacate a Alpha building, then drew a gun when ordered out on October 1.

A. Lindquist Forest Sherif Urquhart P. Gheer Lindquist Chehalis W. A. Westover Gheer Alpha

Wowie Appeals 10 Higher Court

Yesterday afternoon W D White, fined ten dollars and cast in the court of Justice P C Beaufort in Weeks ago for an alleged act upon the person of C E Gilmurist, a resident of Centralia, placed under one hundred nine dollar bonds until he settled the fine and sealed his case in the Supreme to reverse Judy Fort’s decision.

W. D. White Court of Justice P. C. Beaufort C. E. Gilmurist Centralia Sus Forts Byau

Bucoda Residents Salvage Whale near Moelips

Oct, W. M. Lecmis and sons, now living near Moelips, salvage a large humpback whale that drifted ashore near their home. They render blubber and bone, expecting oil at about 80 cents per gallon and bone valued per ton at a high rate. The whale measures roughly 28 feet long with a 6 foot diameter tail, featuring about 200 layers of bone in the mouth.

W. M. Lecmis and Sons Buceda Moelips

Prairie notes from the Ford region and area families

Fragile OCR lists residents and moves in a rural community including Miss Laneire Pagelish family, Mr and Mrs Xi Ho, Mr and Mrs Faria, Mr and Mrs Herbert Grayen moving to El am Ore, teacher Frank Abtley visiting, new bungalow nearing completion, Amy Davis and Kaight returning from hop fields, and Parrela building addition to Nia cottage with Foy Dunlap visiting grandmother Mrs Thompson.

Laneire Pralrig Mes Rint Faria Hela Herbert Grayen Elam Ore Frank Abtley Argo Yils Assassor

Com Boys Engage in Militant Fundraiser and Drill

Company M in Centralia shows brisk activity with purchase of an $850 pianola after selling a previous prize. Plans include a military play, drill inspections, and a delinquency court for absentees. Weekly drill marches, uniforms, rifles, and packing lists dominate upcoming events.

mMitta Company M Plana Centralia Nelson Planola M Ia Lanels

Requisition Papers Sought For H 1 Wells In Olympia

G T Davis constable from Modesto California travels to Olympia to secure requisition papers for the return of H P Wells to face a charge of embezzlement Wells, leader of the Mineral orchestra, was arrested after Sheriff Urquhart learned he allowed a dance program Wells allegedly used missing funds to buy musical instruments and enlarge his band.

G. T. Davis Modesto Cal Olympia H. P. Wells Enno Izlement Wells Lesdar Mineral Orchestra Urquhart 3A

Taet Ent ers Washington Tour Kickoff

Taet enters Washington to begin a four day tour of the state with stops in Walla Walla and Spokane. A banquet awaits the visitor as Governor Hay and officials greet him at the state line and arrange events along the itinerary.

United Press Washington President TV Walla Walla Even.s Hay Anisely Avediupany Gina Gay

Strong basketball team to play at Daly this year

A strong basketball team is expected at Daly this year. Two teams have been training in the new gymnasium and from the practice seen a fast game is anticipated. St. W. Morsorenn has been elected manager. My QO. A. tonta and Harry Merserena, captain.

Daly Gymiushum St. W. Morsorenn My QO. A. Tonta Harry Merserena Capstain

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