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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1912
Page
7
M Danton manager of Kelso ostrich farm arranges exhibitions for Kelso tribes in the Pacific Northwest over the next weeks. A Southwest fair may include the exhibit, promising a strong draw and advertising for Kelso wherever shown.
The old Bungalow at Tower and Hansen Streets will be thoroughly remodeled and converted into a stock house. W. K. Maxam will oversee charges of the new theater project.
The Toledo town council announced estimated expenditures for the ensuing year at 1470 dollars and receipts of 900 dollars, leaving 670 dollars to be raised by taxation.
The Toledo town council announced strict enforcement of the curfew law. Fines ranging from two to twenty dollars will be imposed on patentees for violations by their offspring.
The Progressive candidates for Lewis county offices filed expense accounts with the county auditor. Names and amounts listed include Daniel Dupertuis 10 dollars, W G Parker 16 dollars, George A Barnes 16 dollars, W H Twies 10 dollars, Thomas Crawford 21 dollars, M A Clark 15 dollars, A J Tim Merman 16 dollars, W Frage 10 dollars, Milton Hillott 19 dollars. L Filson H M Whitzel and Rex Gile had no expense.
Robert T. Hodge, Progressive candidate for governor, is assured at least one vote from a Lewis County Republican supporter who chose him over the Republican and Progressive tickets in the recent primary. The Lewis County tally shows Hay 2,011 Billings 1,028 Hodge 1.
Horve Carter narrowly escaped death after a baler on his ranch near Toledo struck his face. His cheekbone was fractured in the accident, with recovery expected barring complications as witnesses could not explain how it happened.
John A. Sturdevant and Alva W. Wenger of Raymond were married in a ceremony connected with A. LaFollette leaving Chehalis Methodist for Green Lake Methodist in Settle. The note appears in the September 21 issue.
City Treasurer Allan of Chehalis recounts bizarre registration requests from the public. He notes a sick baby prompted one telephone registration, while an elderly voter sought to register the pedigree of his dog, illustrating the unusual challenges in the process.
Lewis county commissioners granted a saloon license to G. W. Armour of Mineral. Another applicant from the same area was refused over an alleged bad reputation.
The remains of David Day a Tacoma resident who died on Thursday while visiting his daughter will be sent to Rosedale Washington for interment on Monday. The body will lie in state at Newall parlors for viewing by family and friends.
Chehalis Episcopal Deanery will hold its semi annual convention at St. John’s church, with Bishop Kestor and Southwest Washington clergy and laymen attending. A brief 11 a.m. service precedes a hike to the Centralia hotel, followed by an afternoon business session and an evening parish house reception.
Marriage licenses issued to Michael Tonda and Marta G Flore of Tondo. Thomas Leroy Hughes and Wanel Fry Panton of Yolato. C fr Morlinghans of Littell and Berths Hartley of Cores.
Blyth Blyth, a major Aberdeen clothing house, plans a second store at 309 311 North Fourth. Carpenters remodel the building to a high standard for the opening. The new shop will be exclusive to men and compare favorably with any local store. Manager A J Haigh brings broad experience in men's furnishing stores of the Northwest.
Condemnation actions filed in Lewin county superior court by the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway as Washington Electric Railway proceeds with an electric line from Vancouver Washington to Tacoma via Centralia and Chehalis. Incorporation papers were filed in Salem Oregon. The affected right of way runs from Henry Foster property south of Chehalis to Centralia, impacting 122 parcels of land.
W. C. Wallace, fire warden of Lewis county, has been reappointed after a period of dismissal following a wet spell. The estimated expenses for school district No. 211 for the coming year total $11,790, setting a levy of 10 mills for school purposes.
United Press Leased wire report from Freiburg Germany Sept 21 states Lieutenant Berger and Lieutenant Junghane fell from a mono plane while flying here and were instantly killed. The accident halted a routine training flight and left the local aviation unit in shock.
At the primary on September 16 there were 871 women registered in Centralia with expectations to surpass 1000 by the November general election. Suffragette registration by ward lists First Ward 84, Second Ward 119, Third Ward 121, Fourth Ward 198, Fifth Ward 182, and Sixth Ward 217.
Allan Hubbard a five year old boy, son of Lee Hubbard long time Centralia resident and North Bend mill manager, suffered severe injuries when a dynamite cartridge exploded while he played with it. His hands were badly torn and his left eye removed. he is under Seattle specialist care.
On September 21 the Pe BM town council published its expense estimate for the coming year. Total expenses are $2,070 with receipts of $670, resulting in a net $1,400 to be raised by taxation.
West is expected to demand the resignations of city officials at Butte Falls Oregon for failing to enforce prohibition laws. Earlier 150 women petitioned the governor to stop liquor sale there.
The Winlock local option petition ruled out by Judge Rice may be appealed to the supreme court via writ of certiorari MH. If the high court accepts the case, the fall election could still be held in Winlock.
County Superintendent M J Carrier sent notices urging strict enforcement of the compulsory school law. All children ages 8 to 16 must attend school. no teacher or director may excuse absences, but must report nonattendance to the attendance officer. A Chicago man died in a department store while shopping with his wife. Women urged to beware of the reform and bubbles.
A meeting of Republican precinct committeemen elected at the recent Lewle county primary will convene in Chehalis next Sunday afternoon to perfect the committee. Officers such as chairman, secretary, and treasurer will be chosen and a fall campaign program outlined. One committeeman was elected from each of 64 wards. Centralia ward representatives include First Ward H. Turner, Second Ward M A Clark, Third Ward B H Rhodes, Fourth Ward F H Miller, Fifth Ward William Beales, and Sixth Ward J T Jones.
At the Woodrow Wilson Club in Chehalis the first meeting elected George R. Sibley president J A Wright secretary and C R Mitchell treasurer The group has about 40 charter members with growth expected as in Centralia.
The Fern Creek Lumber Company assets at Frances including the logging railroad and timber are sold to South Bend Mills & Timber. About 25 million feet of timber remain, giving the buyer near 100 million feet in the region. The sale may delay another Frances saw mill, but logging will boost local operations and the city's economy.
George R. Walker, secretary of the Southwest Washington Fair Association, urged Seattle, Tacoma and Portland commercial clubs to prepare for October 2 at the 1912 fair. C. C. Chapman asked for 500 fair association letter-heads to copy Walker's letters for bankers, wholesalers and retailers, aiming to boost Portland's delegation.
On September 13, a deed filed with the Lewis County auditor records J A Graham of Forest transferring 400 acres at Forest to E E Kenoyer of Chehalis for 62000 dollars. Graham bought the property eight years ago for 4000 dollars.
Landon of Cowlltz Bend traded his 48 acre farm to G. M. Osart of Lents Oregon for a six room house, a lot at the main residence section, and two 60 by 100 lots in a suburb of Lents. The item is dated September 22. The prose also alludes to a contrast between knowledge and hustler culture with unclear closing remarks.
A fragment reflecting on moral preaching, wealth and social improvement. The speaker laments harsh condemnations of hellfire while noting that when millionaires invest in circulation and extravagance the public reacts with criticism. The passage suggests tension between religious rhetoric and economic activity.
The Morton post office was dedicated Saturday night in a ceremony attended by many visitors from nearby towns. The new building is described as a credit to Morton and an example of the town’s rapid growth.
Chehalis high school plans a fundraising drive to support athletic teams. Season tickets will cost $2 and allow entry to all games during the school year except the Southwest Washington track meet next spring. The campaign starts this week with Chehalis students leading the effort.
The Mossyrock high school building will be ready for the September 20 opening. Construction features concrete block walls and a plastering finish already completed.
J A Kirby of Little Falls seeks his 17 year old son A Kirby missing for a week, wandering between this city and Portland. He has received several letters from him with varying addresses and signs of a troubled mind. County officers asked to help locate the youth.
Fragmentary item notes that many members of the fraternity are pedestrians in the context of a study or survey. Specific names, dates, or locations are not provided in the readable text. The passage emphasizes a pedestrian trend among members rather than a named event.
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