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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1911

Page

3

Lewin County to Swear In New Superintendent

Mr. Carrier will assume Lewin County schools duties on the first Monday as W. D. Hat leaves to become Edison school principal. Bay is credited with advancing the schools, and Carrier brings experience as teacher and principal, expected to make an enviable record. Murhig Hle term office notes Garrier and confirms R. B. Oistad of Winlock to the county board of education.

Carrier Lewin County W. D. Hat Edison Bay Lewis County Garrier

Timber Fire Rages Near Tenino. Quarries and Town Threatened

A troublesome timber fire has been raging near the Hercules quarry in Tenino since Sept 3 and has extended to the Black Bear mine and the town of Mcintosh. Fire crews from Mack Bear mine fought hard to save structures, with no major damage reported beyond uncut timber as the blaze remained uncontrolled.

Hercules Tenino Black Bear Mcintosh Minera Mack Bear Mine

Lake Offut remains closed to fishing despite petition

A petition from residents of Butoda and Tenino urged opening Lake Offut during fishing season. The Thurston County commissioners ruled they have no power to override the two year closure ordered two months ago, so the lake will stay shut. Lake Offut has been fed 234 fishing spots by various Centralatians during the summer months.

Board of Thurston County Commisssioners Butoda Tenino Lake Offut Varios Centratians

Banished from Oregon Drinking Cup tale historical upheaval

A fragmented report describes a public camp or cup banishment in Oregon and notes changes to rates and handling in cotton trade, with references to Dallas New York Galveston and pricing shifts. The text suggests institutional actions and transport implications amid unsettled local conditions.

Cage Suspended Prisoners Move In At Meupord Jail

In Meupord Oregon on September 1 thirteen prisoners slept in a steel cage hoisted by two cables to the top of a new cell shaft. A pair of long-eared mules hauled the cage eight inches at a time as workers prepared the elevated cell structure for installation. Prisoners washed dishes and sang during the lift, with Crocker paroled reducing their number to thirteen. The cage will hang until the jail’s second floor is added.

Meupord Ore Crocker

Juvenile Bostonians Entertaining at Rose Theater

The Juvenile Bostonians presented The Rose of Blandon at the Rose Theater last night to a packed house. Miss Rose Henry and Barney Branigan starred, with Henry delivering the hit There is Only a Merry Go Round and drawing repeated encores amid bright costumes and catchy songs.

Rose Theater Rose Henry Barney Branigan Blandon

Forest Fire Danger Eases After Rain in Oregon

Reports from Western Oregon say forest fire danger lessens today due to rain. Davits note afternoon conditions improve after morning rains, easing threat of a serious fire outbreak for the coming season.

Portland Oregon

King's Daughters Class Enjoys Harvest Home Event

Sept unit of the First M. E. Church’s King's Daughters held a harvest gathering at Mrs. Malin's Hanaford Valley home. Guests traveled by hacks, buggies, and an automobile to a bountiful dinner and program featuring readings, songs, round-table talks, and a memorable poem by Alps Honeywell.

Malin Hanaford Huon Hahn Mattie N. Tivan PE Honeywell Hoan Vind Clark Ender Qaamner M. A. Metyy Delamarter Lydia Wart Iole Spargeon PL Ha Sie Glaen Valin Mutiaia Rong Artett Fast Thera Wilhermian Ayinda Newarte Ohle & Fiw Iwi Nebraai Mieke Haan Tulane Wdness Ladin Ward

Joint Water System Feasibility for Centralia and Chehalis

The plan proposes a joint gravity water system owned by both cities with an estimated total cost of about 113000 dollars. It would supply Shawali water to roughly 100000 to 150000 people, using bonds allowed by each city’s assessed valuation. If built, the system could be paid off in ten to twelve years without tax increases.

Centralia Chehalis Shawali Ghebalis

Joint Centralis Chehalis panel forms to study water plan

A joint meeting of Centralis and Chehalis committees created a permanent organization to investigate a proposed two town water system. Five member legal, financial and engineering panels were named, with the legal group including Judge A. K. Rice and attorneys J. H. Jahnke J. Albers William Spath and F. H. Miller. The next session is in Centralia September 11 for subcommittee reports.

Centralis Chehalis Ghehalis Council Chamber Isulien Centralia Harry Dunckley Schooley J. H. Lease George Sibley Thomas Craw Ford A. K E. Rice Superior Court Lewis County J. H. Jahnke J. Albers William Spath F. H

Taft Eyes Western Tour Message On Tariff Revision

United Press dispatch from Beverly reports President Taft preparing a speech for his Western tour. Friends say he believes most people will approve his tariff revision plan and see the western invasion as a key factor in his renomination.

Beverly Taft

Murdered Old Man for Money Convicted in New York

United Press Leased Wire reports 17 year old Paul Geidel found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing millionaire Jackson during a robbery. The sentence is life in prison or 90 years. Geidel wept as the verdict was read and faces sentencing Tuesday.

New York Paul Geidel Jackson

Huge Guns of the Battleship Florida as Seen In Turrets

The piece describes the Florida’s turrets and immense guns, noting anticipated readiness for a mission, rapid speed for a battlecruiser era ship, and the planned heavy armament. It references the Meriden incident of 1910 and compares turret layouts and fore and aft gun placements in a period naval context.

Florida

Highwayman fabrication report in Chehalis area

A Sept 1 report to the sheriff's office in Chehalis claimed a Japanese traveler was robbed by a highwayman about one mile from Littel after cashing a check. Sheriff Urabart and Deputy Thorne searched the area but found nothing, leading to belief the report was a fabrication or a fabrication of events.

Littel Sheriff's Ofice Chehalis Litte Uraubart Uraubert Sam Thorne Lit+tel Spa Dap

Walla Walla Terms Given in Chehalis Case

H C Courtcump keeper of a Centralia restaurant, charged with attempted criminal assault on an underage person, was arraigned before Judge Rice in Chehalis yesterday. Courtcamp pleaded guilty and received a two year sentence at Walla Walla.

Youthful thief from Chehalis arraigned for horse theft

Lemon Allison, an 18 year old Chehalis youth, was arraigned before Judge Westover on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy in Centralia. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to reform school in Chehalis, with prior records showing several thefts from baseball equipment to vehicles. The judge ordered custody under C. B. Aspinwall for guidance and rehabilitation.

James Donovan Tony Poster Chehalis Justice Westover Chahatis Doone WWE Walla Walla Lemon Allison Chehalle Centralia Westover Allison Miller Field C. B. Aspinwall

National Conservation Congress to Meet in September

Far more detailed planning underway in Kansas City as committees report broad national attendance. Governors, former officials, representatives and farm groups will discuss Farm and the Farmer as the congress covers topics from country churches and schools to transport of farm products, live stock, roads, and farm cooperation.

Kanbas City Congress

Fragments From Ailing City School Notice Incoherent Memo

The readable text outlines a halted plan in New York involving a city school system or pension like scheme. It mentions age seventy, confessing, and an action to prove eligibility while referencing a complex mechanism and people named tentatively. The source is garbled and provides only partial items.

Kineton

Wedding in Washington joins Trimble and Hartman alliances

In Washington today Susie Payne Trimble of this city married the Rev. Rey Hartman of Oklahoma. The ceremony united Trimble’s niece Ella Dunlap Trimble of Birmingham, Alabama with the officiating clergyman in a double wedding setting at the capital.

Wabsittington D.C Susie Payne Trimble Richard Totht Wbieart Mise Ella Dunlap ‘Trimble Mipningham Ala Rey Hartman Okbaierna

Victorious in Seattle Street Car Contention

United Press dispatch reports Seattle residents triumph as federal judges order action on street car dispute. Court ordered injunction shapes proceedings. protesters claim victory while authorities assess next steps and risks to public transit.

Seattle

Evidence Introduced In Defence Of Henry Beattie

Defense witnesses in the Henry Beattie case present testimony suggesting alibi and character support. The proceedings focus on the night of the alleged incident and the defendant's awareness of events, with the wife Kasieberg referenced and a wealth of background context from the trial.

Henry Beattie

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