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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1911

Page

7

Young man jailed for bad checks in Pacific County

Baéler arrested in Seattle on charges of issuing checks without funds at Raymond Trust Company. He faces a Chehalis warrant for cashed July 5 check at Chehalis National Bank marked No Funds. Sheriff Stevens fined him 100 dollars and sentenced 60 days in Pacific County jail for non payment. Chehalis charge to be pursued after serving time.

J. 1. Baéler Seattle Stevens Pacific County Raymond Trust Company Chebulls Court of Justice P. C South Bend Chehalis

Loghl Boys Show Well At Rifle Range

Loghl boys delivered a strong showing in a Washington National Guard rifle shoot against Centralia and Aberdeen companies. Aberdeen backed out after the event, leaving the Local boys to excel with top six in each event and grand score TL. Averages across ranges were 38 at 60 yards, 40 at 30 yards, and 42 at 100 yards.

Centralia Aberdeen Washington National Guard Joci

McCoy Mines Company to Begin Work in Lewis County

The McCoy Crock Mies Company will start work on their property in the southeast corner of Lewis County. The mines are owned entirely by Lewis County capital and require extensive hauling for grading and access. Directors elected last week include J. Sticklin of Chehalis president MW Pitcher of Centratta vice president Peter Summersett of Chehalis secretary and treasurer KR Pane tany of Adava and Wilk West of Satindis.

McCoy Crock Mies Company Lewis County Lewis County Capital Enno Jooney Gat J. Sticklin Chehalis Pensilent MW. Pitcher Centratta

Management of Telephone Central Change Reported

Journal notes management shift at Telephone Central with Vern in charge and Laie Lean stepping in. Collins, Deets, and Mr. Colas listed among staff in transition as new leadership takes effect at the exchange location.

Mamanste Conti Dan

Arrested but forfeits bail by non appearance

Supt. 18. Walter Hofman was arrested by the local police on a fighting charge and was slated for arraignment at 10 this morning. He failed to appear, had posted a $10 bond to ensure appearance, and forfeited the bail.

Walter Hofman Poties Department Poties Court Awatody Ed Nelson

Three Men Fined For Burning Slashings In Chebatis

Rhodes Roundtree of Boisteyt and George Thompson of Mossy Rock faced arraignment in Justice Westover court after Fire Warden Wallace arrested them for burning slashings without a permit. Thompson fined £30.55 as a third offense. Rhodes and Roundtree credited with fines and restitution components.

Rd. Rhodes Louis Roundtree Boisteyt George Thompson Mossy Rock V. QO. Wallace Court of Justice W. A. Westover Chebatis Thompson Rhodes Roundtree Rand

Carnival auction settles debts of Chehalis circus entity

The Southern Pat Jaren Compe carnival, once tied to a cathedral display two months earlier, sold at Anstice PC Beaufort court under attachments by J H Wright and W B Catts. Bidder turnout was sparse. the carnival brought in 280.85 to cover debts and trusts. Catts and Wright claimed over 300 by the amusement venture but did not contest the final sale.

Chehalis J. HW. Wright W. BE. Catls Wis Court of Anstice PC Beaufort Catts Wright Mhehalis

Large Tank 15 Being Rebuilt at Little Falls

Sept 18 staging for rebuilding the 100000 gallon water tank destroyed by a burst a week ago. Eight thousand new in place and workers awaiting material to finish the job. No deaths or injuries reported in the Durat burst incident hailed as miraculous.

Little Falls Durat Miragu- UB

Mystery surrounds finding of mangled body near Chehalis

A mangled unknown man, aged 20 to 25 with sandy hair and blue eyes, was found Saturday night on the Northern Pacific right of way one mile north of Chehalis. He wore new clothes, carried a photo of himself and a flask. No identity information or clues were found. coroner Sticklin pursues identification but chances are slim. The body was sent to Sticklin morgue for inquiry into the mysterious death and potential train involvement.

Northern Pacific Chehalis Sticklin

Prizes in Centralia Contest for Children Shine

This week awards are given for the More Beautiful Centralia contest where public school children planted seeds last spring. Cash prizes from local businessmen will honor best results by room and ward. Voters over twenty one in each ward decide best kept yards, with ballots published in city papers.

Centralia Septuber Round Table Cink Daihy Central Commercial Club Zimmer Hniling

Railroad Work to Be Announced

Judge George Dysart received a telegram from Chief Roginert Cook of the Northern Pacific requesting three copies of the ordinance authorizing vacations for the company. Cook said the ordinance will be ready this week after delays in last week's issue, with work to begin in Centralia as soon as possible.

George Dysart Roginert Cook Northern Pacific Centralia Department of the North

Washington Oregon franchise approved for pole line

Yesterday morning the board of Tawis County commissioners approved a franchise for the Washington Oregon company to run a pole line from Caphalis to Meskill for the operation. The route was adjusted to satisfy the commission. Wallington Oregon pledged free courthouse lights while the franchise holds, with an annual light bill around $200. The franchise will take effect once the right of way is purchased and commissioner approval is obtained.

Mw Board of Tawis County Court House Come Missionora

Local Man Arrests Highlight Portland Case

Sherif Urquhart returns from Portland where three men were involved in a case tied to Lester A. Hunter and a warrant issued in August. Charges include wife desertion, with Hunter held at Lie county Jail awaiting trial.

Sherif Urquhart Oh Chehalis Portland Lester A. Hunter Gentralia Min Toe Lie County

Barbers Organizing Mission in Al Qleraeh Sparks Plans

Organizer for the Barbers' Informational Plan visits Al Qleraeh to form a Joan union. He states he will remain in the city until his objective is achieved.

Barbers AL AL Qleraeh Barbers

Sees Great Future for Twinite

Frank Lotz editor of the Lewis County News notes a bright future for Centralia and Chehalis and the coast harbors Willapa and Grays Harbor. He predicts Centralia and Chehalis will merge as a key distributing point, with canal and railway improvements drawing interest and slashing transit times for southern shipments. The coming canal is seen as reshaping trade, making the two harbors pivotal and prompting major transport firms to adapt.

Frank Lotz Lewis County Little Falls Centralia Chehalis Grays Harbor Willepa Harbor Daily Chronicle Willapa Grays Harbors Puget Sound

Fire damages Heath car. repairable and sent to factory

The automobile of M E Heath, a migua gzer for Centralia Gold Storage Co, caught fire yesterday afternoon from the gasoline tank as Mr Heath started the engine. The body was badly damaged but the machine can be repaired and sent back to the factory.

M. E. Heath Centralia Gold Storage Company Heath

Large Delegation Urged for Aberdeen Bridge Celebration

Secretary Eaton of the Centralia Commercial Club urges every motorist in Centralia to attend the Aberdeen bridge celebration next Sunday. The event features a mile fee and demonstrations, with participants invited to display their cars and celebrate the bridge. Weather and schedule details remain tentative.

Eaton Centralia Commercial Centralia Dhe

Vancouver VA valued for 25000 in civil suit

In Vancouver Washington, Sypt. is the defendant in a case brought by Shamira seeking 25000 damages for injuries she says resulted when a streetcar started as she attempted to alight at the corner of Mild and Main. The complaint accuses the conductor of starting the car before she had left the vehicle, causing head and arm injuries. The piece also notes a Mexico fact about languages spoken.

Owen Washington Porpoy Ira Fe Oamade OL Shamira Mild and Main

Warrant for Nchamara's Attorney

A warrant charges John R. Warrington a Chicago attorney allied with the defense of the McNamara brothers with contempt of court for refusing to answer grand jury questions. He was found in San Francisco working in Claire Tveitmoe's offices of the State Building Trades Council as the prosecution seeks to curb witness intimidation by dynamiters. affidavits from Charles Weir and D H Ingerseli support the citation.

United Press Angeles John R. Warrington Chicago McNapiara Brothers San Francisco Olaira Tveitmoe Staite Building Trades Council Av le Vietch

State v Gosts kidnapping case dominates court docket

The State charged John Gosts with kidnapping 15 year old Leqn a Hedrick. the case was to be heard yesterday before Superior Court while the J Martilla versus A Veness Lumber Company suit still held the jury in attention. Gosts case draws strong public interest in the two cities as prosecutors push to secure a conviction.

John &. Gosts Leqna Hedrick J. Martilla 3. A. Veness Lumber Company Gosts

Progressive congressman struck down by apoplexy dies at home

Topeka Sept 18 Congressman Madison a Progressive leader and member of the investigating committee died of apoplexy at his home today. He collapsed while seated at the breakfast table.

Topeea. Kas Madison Pincnel Tlinger Investigating Committee

Charge of Assault Against Sell’s Aggailant

A report states Charles Bai was arrested ten days ago in Buenda on an assault with deadly weapon charge. He allegedly wounded Charles Aus, with hospital treatment noted. The fragmentary text indicates a violent incident and ongoing legal action.

Sell Charles Bai Buenda Charles

Rogers Wrecked and Suspect Airplane Incident

A garbled report from United Press outlines a plane incident near a river with speculation of a confrontation. The text mentions a driver and various misread phrases about distance and date, suggesting a mis-transcribed wartime or accident note with uncertain details.

New Cash Grocery to Open in Centralia

Two local residents A A Thinter and team announce a strictly cash grocery to open at 613 N Tower Ave Centralia. They plan a store named Ji X L Cash Grocery and aim to be ready for a Saturday opening after previously working for Mr Sealog for about two years.

Sppt A. A Tales Centrali N. Tower Ave Centralia Sealog Uem Ji. X Cash Grocery

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