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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1912

Page

7

Progressive Evangelist Explains Import of Progressive Party

Chicago Sept 3 Benjamin Yay Mills Evangelist writes to newspapers defending the Progressive party. He lists reasons from democracy to economic justice to land ownership and antiwar arbitration. Mills praises Governor Johnson and notes his belief in the man’s principles. Miss Nellie H Myers to marry Lynn I Brannan at Monrovia ceremony officiated by Rev RK Rold.

Chicago Benjamin Yay Millé Progressive Party America Johnson California Lta Lt #8 Thie Benjamin Pay Mills Nellie H. Myers J. Myers The Frog Generalia Monrovia Cal Lynn I. Brannan Auburn RK. J. Rold

Local Marriage Licenses Issued by Lewis County Auditor

The Lewis county auditor J F Canon Tonino and Molving Ingalls Cantralia L Brannan Auburn Neilie B Myora Maonrovia Cal Robert G Smith Mavel L Duconnum Tacoma Thomas B Terhune Mattia Wileya Chehalis issued marriage licenses to the listed couples.

Lewis County J. F. Canon Tonino Molving Ingalls Cantralia L. Brannan Auburn Neilie B. Myora Maonrovia Cal Robert G. Smith Mavel L. Duconnum Tacoma Thomas B. Terhune Mattia Wileya Chehalis

Ainy Season Disastrous for Lewis County Farmers

The current season brings continued rains hitting Lewis County farmers hard. Hay and grain suffered damage with prospects for a heavy harvest fading. Threshing proceeds in intervals due to rain, while hop picking is disrupted adding to picker gloom.

Ita Lewis County

Lewis County fruit trees total 84000 to 94006

County figures show 84000 to 94006 fruit trees in Lewis County with 27000 sprayed and cultivated by owners. State college agricultural experts and local commercial clubs report progress toward better output across the county.

Lewis County E.R. Teachner State College Teading

Chehalis Action Targets Speeding Drivers

Chehalis city commission moves to crack down on speeding motorists. Police Judge Allen fines G. J. Hood for injuring Mrs. Judd and Ernest Reynolds for speeding, with penalties including fines and costs.

Chehalis G. J. Hood W. P. Judd Allen Ernest Reynolds J. W. Renolds

County road completed opens for travel in Lewis district

Albers and Allen finish a mile long concrete road from the Skookmebuck bridge toward Pords Prairie at the order of the county commissioners. Road cost just over 12000 dollars with a four and a half inch base and tarvia wearing surface planned later. Traction engines barred for ten days or two weeks to protect the surface. This first hard surface road in the first Lewis County commissioner’s district.

Albers & Allen Skookmebuck Pords Prairie Lewis County

Teachers to Attend Luncheon at Ghohalla Citlans Club

The Ghohalla Citlans' Club resumes regular weekly luncheons with ten teachers from Chohalle schools as guests tomorrow. Indices of the Christ church host the event and will serve lunch.

Ghohalla Citlans’ Club Ae Wau Chohalle

South Bend mayor proposes bachelor tax in mock motion

John L Myers a 44 year old bachelor and South Bend mayor proposes a $25 tax on every bachelor resident to fund city needs and attract brides. He jokes he will be first to pay, cites city’s bachelor base of 800 and expects maidens’ marriage proposals as mail pours in.

United Presa South Bend Wash John L. Myers Dan Cupid Meyers South Gend Algers Anayer Myers Gulie

Judge Faces Extortion Charge in Bellwood Case

Chicago news reports formal extortion charges against Police Magistrate W S Rowe of Bellwood at a special hearing. He allegedly conspired with two Bellwood residents to extort excessive fees from Fred H Smith of Maywood after his arrest for operating an omromoadiie without proper fights. The information alleges a corrupt plan to demand higher fees by threats of imprisonment, with the county prosecutor seeking fee system abolition.

Chicago W. S. Rowe Bellwood Joe Hagenmeister John Mishnek Fred H. Smith Maywood Rthutt

Northern Facile adjusts train times for Portland and South Head runs

The Northern Facile altered two train schedules yesterday. The Portland line now arrives at 7 10 p.m. and the South Head evening train reaches Cantralla about 15 minutes later, affecting city travel plans.

Cantralla Yoatarday Portland

Chehalis Banks Report Notable Deposit Decrease

Quarterly statements from three Chehalis banks show a drop in total deposits from 1,454,261.47 in June to 1,425,510.35, a decrease of 28,751.12 amid county tax payments by depositors.

Seltem Chehalis

Motorcycles Fined for Parking on City Sidewalks

Two motorcyclists were fined for riding on the city sidewalks. Holcome was arrested Saturday night and given six dollars and costs after arraignment before Judge Hoss. Oscar Kulien faced the same charge and was fined four dollars and costs by Judge Hoss in police court.

Holcome Hoss Oscar Kulien

Reverend Ferguson Preaches to Crowd of 400 at City Park

Ex-mayor Harry Ferguson preached to about 400 listeners in the City park last night. Some attendees questioned his interpretation of the gospel and his sincerity, though no direct critique was reported.

Ferguson Ptemtees Harry Ferguson Hoquiam

Centralin Registration Numbers Jump Amid Saturday Hours

City clerk's office extended hours to boost voter registrations. Totals rose to 2,908 with 255 in the First Ward, 340 in the Second, 343 in the Third, 614 in the Fourth, 3657 in the Fifth, and 511 in the Sixth as officials expected higher totals for tomorrow.

Mber

Centraliang to Invest in Wyoming Land Auction

Ebmer Noble departs for Lander Wyoming to attend the big land auction on September 14. He plans to bid on parcels at the Shoshone Crow and Ute reservations as part of Centraliang’s investment push. Patton will also travel to join the effort for the same purpose.

Ebmer Noble Lander Wyoming Crow Patton

Arkansas to Democratic Surge in State Election

Democratic candidates expected to gain in the Arkansas state election as voters head to polls today amid cross party campaigning and organized support. The report notes party hopes riding on key ticket items and local races, with attention to anticipated turnout and early yields.

Nittly Rock Ark Sept Dom Democrata Betty Hell Progresalvon

Petition for New Bridge Over Cowlitz River

A petition presented to Lewis county commissioners by A. W. Pines of the Chehalis Citizens Club urges speedy construction of a bridge over the Cowlitz River at Kiffe Kosmos or Nesika to connect Chehalis by road with the county's eastern end. Farmers in Randle Vance Lewis and Big Bottom suffer yearly losses due to inadequate roads for hauling produce to the railroad, with Riffe likely site for the new bridge.

Cowlitz Kiffe Kosmos Nesika Chehalis Lewis County A. W. Pines Riffe

Bowling Season Opens With Promising Scores and Specials

The bowling season begins with strong scores as the Miller alleys show good condition. Winners for Opening Week include Dr. Smith seven-up 75, Frank Farris ten pins 227, and T. Marcus five-back 64, plus opening and Sunday specials. Ladies are welcome with free bowling weekday afternoons 2 to 5, excluding weekends, to boost interest.

Jbeard Miller Aleys Dr. Smith Frank Farris T. Marcus B. Fouldridge Ladie

Captain Packard to be buried in Centralia tomorrow

Capt. A. Packard, a former Centralia resident, died Friday in Medford Oregon. His body arrived in Centralia at noon and will be laid to rest at 10 o clock tomorrow in the grave. The funeral will be the only service and is held at Sticklin undertakers. He was nearly seventy four years old.

A. Packard Centralia Medford Ore Barta Sticklin Packard

Old resident of generals PAOOED away

The funeral of G. Garrison, who died at his home last Thursday after an extended illness, was held Saturday afternoon. Garrison, born in Henry county in 186?, was 68 at death. He crossed the plains in 1861 and married Polly Phelps of Centralia. Survived by his wife and seven children: Harvey, Albert, Mrs Hopkins of Centralia, Mrs Laswell of Ellensburg, Joseph of Princeton, Mrs English of Olao, Wantington of Centralia, William of Princeton, and Mrs Huntington of Lewis.

Wiliam Laswell Eltensburg Joseph Garrison Princeton B. C Englisah Olao Afra Wantington Centralla Wilam Garrison C. A. Huntington Lewis

Monkey Operated On For Appendicitis In Omaha

A monkey underwent an appendicitis operation in Omaha not long ago. The doctors did not have to make a mockery of the situation nor fail in the procedure, and the patient recovered.

Omaha

Australian boys return after 40000 mile world tour

The Australian schoolboys reached home on May 14 after a 40000 mile journey costing about 40000 dollars, funded by their entertainments abroad. The homecoming featured emotional scenes as families welcomed the party, who toured Britain and the United States with praised conduct and talent. Leslie O'Meara, eleven, was feted by President Taft and met King George, declaring America his preferred country. A letter from Young Australia League expressed gratitude to Centralia supporters and hosts.

Australlan School British Columbia Great Britaan United States Leslie O'Meara Tel Centralia Taft Washington King George America Young Australia League Perth Australia R. B. Kellogg Firewdzl

Good Meeting at Chehalis

A large crowd gathered at Gelsler's Hall in Chehalis despite bad weather. Warburton and Covnor Tents spoke on campaign progress, drawing strong testimony and signaling a public push for reform from machine methods of the past.

Gelsler Chehalis Warburton Covnor

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