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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
6
The Lewis county W. T. U. closed a successful convention in Centralia. The day featured a business session with an officer election for the coming year, followed by a praise service led by Minnie Mathewson and an address by Mrs. A. B. Lyness, president of the county W. T. C. UL.
Jesse Monette aged 16, son of E. T. Monette, narrowly escaped death when struck by a northbound Great Northern passenger train at the Main street crossing about 8:30 PM. He did not see the oncoming train while waiting for a gravel pass south of the crossing, was tossed aside, briefly unconscious, and later taken home to 917 J Street for examination showing injuries from the mishap.
The Lewis county jurors drawn for the September term of the federal court meeting in Tacoma include A J Lotset of Centralia WG Schmidt of Napa vine T J Bivin A Skinner of Kandie and Frank McKnight of Pe EM For political duty the Lewis county residents drawn are Charles Fay F H Curtis of Chehalis A Wiagon Q C Choyon of Doty S Siler of Randle George Evans of Napavine and John Kelly of Dryad
An aged war veteran is noted in a dated August entry. The fragment references a veteran’s status and a personal record from the month, with no further details available in the readable text.
News from Chehalis confirms the death of George Bassett a 72 year old Civil War veteran and former Chehalis resident. He served in Company F 162 Ind Infantry. Byron Bassett is listed as his relative and his mother remains a Chehally resident.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports postal officials say forbidding Sunday mail delivery will clog service and double Monday work. They interpret the provision as stopping any delivery sorting or distribution on Sunday except outbound mail and only special delivery items will be delivered.
A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the farm residence of BR N Turvey just north of Bucoda yesterday morning. Only a few household articles were saved. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars. Mrs Turvey is sister of Fred Ingler, local police sergeant.
Mrs J I H Kratzer reports earnings from 45 hens over nine months totaling 1159.40 from egg sales with feed costs of 50.98, leaving a net profit. She notes profits here surpass those in many other states and highlights consistent profitability from poultry.
Work on the new Carver building at the Tower avenue and Maple street corner is progressing rapidly. Store rooms in the new structure have already been spoken for, indicating strong rental demand and early activity.
Work on the new power plant at Tono, part of a $500,000 improvement plan by the Washington Coal Company, progresses rapidly. The base for heavy machinery is completed and the machinery installed. Building will be pushed ahead promptly.
C B Beach city superintendent of Olympia public schools announces candidacy for state superintendent on the Progressive ticket. A prominent state school man, he chairs the Washington Educational Association legislative committee and serves as state director for Washington of the National Education Association. Beach formerly led Bremerton and Kitsap County schools and was a State Board of Education member from 1909. Progressive primaries are set for Saturday September 7.
Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster returned from Raymond with Lee Withrow, wanted for allegedly raising a Coal Creek Lumber time check from one and a half days to ten and a half days, netting $29.05. Withrow was arrested Tuesday in Raymond. hearing set for September 3 before Justice West in Chehalis.
A caboose on a gravel train derailed after switching near the creamery on the Grays Harbor branch last night. No rain crew member was reported injured.
W H Twies announces candidacy for Lewis County assessor subject to the progressive primaries in Chehalis on September 10.
Centralia reports total registration at 2148 with ward breakdowns: First 234, Second 206, Third 219, Fourth 467, Fifth 338, Sixth 477. The surge is noted as unusually early given the proximity of the upcoming primaries.
Police report Ai Varry Grind a elanieur for the Thevlin garage in this city was arrested for speeding in Chehalis this morning. It says Grindley left Cemrina at excessive speed and Chief Schleicher planned to warn him on return, but authorities decided probation enough in Chichalta.
A brief vignette recalls a party moment where asking about a name spelling led to confusion. The narrator describes a young Indy and an indignantly spoken answer, noting the name comes from a Boston Trane script.
The State versus Tom Careter was dismissed by Prosecuting Attorney Braxton moments before trial before Justice Inston of the Pearl Charles Huss. Carter, arrested in Seattle last Friday, faced charges of stealing $109 from "Shorty" Thompson, alleged to have occurred over a year ago. The dismissal cited lack of sufficient evidence to convict.
City surveyors reported on a proposed gravity pipeline from the Skogkumchuck river to Centralia. Costs will be compared with the Newaukum route laid out earlier this spring. The board of appraisers prepares an estimated value of the Washington Groton Corporation plant for city purchase, with a near-future election to authorize the deal.
Unitedpress dispatch from August 24 reports Theodore Roosevelt renewing attacks on Joluy D Atehholl of Standard Oil and Senator Penrose during his presidential campaign in Vermont. He urged support for the state Progressive ticket and denounced campaign contribution investigations. Roosevelt accused Jim Watson of Indiana of aiding opponents to defeat him.
Articles filed in Salem Oregon establish Washington Electric Railway to build an electric line from Tacoma to Vancouver. Portland founders R R Montague Charles Berryman and Chehalis H C Coffman named as incorporators with 1000 dollars capital. Route covers Centralia Chehalis Olympia with branches along Cowlitz river to Randle Grays Harbor Willapa Harbor Tenino Kopiah. Stockholders meet in Portland next week to elect directors and start construction.
The Socialist candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, Miss Francis Sylvester, was hosted by the Women's Country Culture Club at Mrs. Oldham's home. About 100 women were invited as Union members planned to attend. At 8 p.m. she will speak to Centralia women at Mercantile Hall.
Authorities search for Roy Kellas accused of bringing a woman named Bean to Centralia and abandoning her. A warrant is expected today for his arrest. The expectant woman is being cared for by county commissioners amid poor circumstances.
The Lewis County Sunday School Association will host a convention in Chehalis on September 3 and 4. Speakers include Prof. Wo IL Lee of Whitford and George Wy Macdonald of Seattle. Sessions will be at the Baptist church in Chehalis with Beate and Bel work assisting.
Albert Johnson editor of the Washingtonian at Wogalum and Republican congressional candidate visited the Chronicle of Kew this morning while waiting for the South Bend train. He plans to attend the Southwest Washington Development Agency convention opening in South Bend today. An odd note mentions a health treatment from Banker & Marsd.
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