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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
4
The Centendia Daily Chronicle highlights reserve votes influencing the contest for prizes. Candidates urge supporters to secure subscriptions and votes, with early effort and accurate voter tracking emphasized.
The schedule outlines how voting coupons must be deposited either by clipping from the paper within designated times or by payment on subscriptions, with restrictions on transfers and nominations. It lists eligibility for women, residency requirements, and that all coupons must be prepaid, neatly trimmed, and sealed, with final say by the contest manager. Three prizes per district include a piano, a business college scholarship, and a $25 merchandise certificate, with numerous names and locations of contestants listed.
A historical notice outlines a two district election with prizes based on vote counts. The top vote-getter in each district can choose between two pianos, the runner-up in each district gets a scholarship or a $25 merchandise certificate, and the third-place finisher gets the remaining prize for that district.
Halifax Sept. 19 H L Borden opposition leader issued final appeal to defeat reciprocity. He urged Liberals and Conservatives alike to vote for preservation of Canada’s heritage and autonomy, saying the nation stands at a parting of the ways and must choose political and commercial freedom within the British Empire.
Governor Hay appoints John Galvin and W Dowling of Centralia as delegates to the International Dry Farming Congress in Colorado Springs October 16 to 20. Mrs. Frank Ipe and Mrs. Watter Esham of Centralia are named delegates to the International Congress of Farm W omen, October 17 to 19.
Fuson, a noted Centralia resident, and Mr. Ogburn of North YakimaOre are constructing a creamery at Locust and Oak Streets. Expected to open in about a week to sell butter to Centria’s local trade. Ogburn formerly worked for Hazelwood Creamery at North Yakima.
Meetze Virginia reports Mrs J C Green of this place suffered womanly troubles and tried doctors and medicines. After tying Cardus she recovered, saying pains gone and she feels like a new person. Cardus touted as preventive to big doctor bills and tonic for nervous system.
The text appears fragmented with unclear names and places. Readable elements include a counting reference tied to a five but no coherent event, date, or organization emerges to anchor a standard news item.
A long, dense ledger of real estate transfers shows numerous deeds, qcds, and quitclaims involving J M Jensen, Levi James, Josephine Davia, Annie Davis Tallis, Harry K Davis, Ann M Smith, Brad W Davis, and WM Urquhart among others. Transactions cover lots, blocks, NE NW sections, and various additions in Chehalis and Centralia, with prices ranging from $1 to $796.04 and multiple intents to convey full or partial interests.
A long list of property deeds and mortgages in Lewis County Washington including Swigert to Wiseman Gul Mtg $1100, Wiseman to Swigert WD $1400, numerous town lots in Centralia Napavine and Chehalis, and multiple entries noting deeds, mortgages, and lease interests among individuals such as Urquhart Stolp Newell and Barton, with parcel details across blocks and additions.
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