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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
7
Richard Balfour filed in Lewin county superior court to appoint a receiver for Farnsworth Motor Company of Chehalis. He seeks back wages totaling 299.56 and states he purchased an item valued at 176.90 from another employee.
Last night an unknown prowler tried to enter Mrs. Cora Black’s residence at 701 West Main Street. A family member woke, startled the intruder with a light, frightening him away, then he returned before fleeing again. Police arrived after, leaving identity unknown.
Centralia public schools will open Tuesday with possibly the largest enrollment in city history. High school attendance will be unusually heavy due to new manual training and domestic service courses. Outside teachers are arriving daily and will likely be here by tonight.
The Woodrow Wilson Club organized in this city a week ago now has a total membership of 146. A meeting to finalize the club was postponed until Wednesday night at the G A I hall where permanent officers will be elected and an active campaign outlined for the members.
Mrs Chamatl returns from the bewelt. Mr Prank Maley will teach at Lincoln Greek. Mrs Prank Marley entertains her daughter and grandchildren from Elma. Mrs No TL Steain, Cletus, and Bully Denham visit Mrs Henry Foros Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Wekersom return from an outing at the bend. The Thinkin's grove visit nearly a failure Wednesday with many presents. Mrs XNI, We Strat, and Mantor Cte HR Dunbar attend GOP meeting. Mrs Ton Grimandates and others visit with Mrs Kinder Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wh Mier and family spend a Tow Haye at Mra and Mra Teowbrhiga's. return home Shurelays. The Mpthora Mootle to be held 4th. Mrs Prank Riesinger to host Thursday September 6. mothers urged to attend.
August 31 Centralia letter from a subscriber argues mounting taxation and expanding county indebtedness. The writer cites editorials claiming public interest, questions why tax increases occur while redress remains unlikely, and asks for explanation of the rising tax burden.
Judson Fety proprietor of the Centralia Pool Hall on North Tower avenue was arrested by local police yesterday on the charge of allowing a minor. Complainant E. T. Monette. Police Chief Schleicher and Major Thompson visited the place finding a dozen boys playing on the tables. Paty arraigned before Judge Hoss in police court and fined ten dollars plus costs.
Connelly complained of a filthy man named Mike Martin. Constable and Chief Schieder pursued him. Martin, found near Frahtes mill, resisted touch but was washed in Cheballs river after officers fetched clothes. Officials warned him to stay away from Centralia. Previous arrest for a worthless $70 note and bakery deters.
A blaze erupted this week during threshing operations near a local mill. Workers escaped injury as flames spread quickly before fire crews extinguished the blaze. observers reported smoke and a strong aroma of burning straw.
The ex-sultan Mulai Hafid formally abdicates the Moroccan throne under a French protection, asking that his brother Mulai Youssef succeed him. Youssef, caliph of Fez, is said to be favored by France, while Hafid’s abdication follows abdication of Abd-el-Aziz and notes Hafid’s reputation as harsh ruler.
On September 3 a Vim congregation of union men and their families attended the Presbyterian Sunday night service. A special invitation had been extended through the labor council by a church committee. Rev. Dorris preached on "The New Church and the Old Problems."
The readable text notes Gan fell during August and references years, diverse details, and a heavy event. Limited legible facts include a warning about an advisory day and a noted culmination of events over ten years with scattered names and numbers.
Heavy rains on Sunday and yesterday damaged and left standing a large portion of grain in Lewis County. Farmers threshing around the clock last week moved grain outdoors, but many crops remained in the shack and were then ruined by the wet weather.
The Little Falls town council announced its estimated expenses for the costing year on Saturday. The estimate totals 6125 dollars with 1500 to be raised by taxation.
John Opears addressed Chehalis on Labor Day as part of the Progressive ticket campaign for governor. Lawrenes spoke at the afternoon event, promoting reforms and urging support from attendees.
A group of youths caused damage at Little Falls High School during a September evening. Workmen remodeling the building found liquor bottles, litter, and obscene writing on the blackboards in a room. Residents heard the noise, and authorities anticipate further disclosures that may shock many local families.
Lewis County prohibitionists plan a Chehalis convention on September 10 to nominate a complete county ticket for the fall election. The move follows the party lacking a county ticket in the last race. five tickets may be in the field: Republican Progressive Democratic Socialist and Prohibitionist.
The Labor Day celebration ended with a dance at the Auditorium directed by local labor unions. Over 100 couples attended, though some ticket holders did not show. A neat sum was raised to defray event expenses.
A national Sunday school convention begins in Ghehalts city and will run through tomorrow. Attendees are described as using symbols and materials from the city as part of the event.
W Rader resigned afterSuccessful management of the farm at the State Tartoing school Chehalfs for some time. C T McWhorter of North Yakima and a Washington State College graduate was appointed his successor. A report filed shows about 8000 dollars worth of vegetables raised on 20 acres in the past year with proceeds from all farm products totaling 13014 dollars, a notable increase from the prior two years.
California holds state, congressional and county primaries as 132 contests unfold in Republican ranks between Bull Moose and Taft factions. Nominee character for the legislature could decide if Taft or Roosevelt electors appear on the Republican presidential line. Hold-over senators and legislative nominees meet in a state convention three weeks later to select electors.
Hauseman who played shortstop for Chehalis in the State League this year and later signed for Portland passed through Centralia Saturday on his way home to California. He was spiked in the only game he played with Portland and in ill health. Manager Williams paid his salary in full to season's end and ordered him to report to Portland next year.
The Grays Harbor jetty project restarts with Hercules Sandstone Company of Tenino winning the stone supply contract. After a shutdown, the firm plans to reopen operations and resume regular duties, as local officials and workers anticipate resumed construction activities.
United Press report describes an incident at Jackson Michigan where inmates at the Michigan Penitentiary were controlled after a disturbance. Prison guards used force to quell the unrest and restore order following a confrontation in the yard. The article notes the event occurred yesterday and involved measures to prevent further escalation.
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