27 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
1
A man accused of carrying a concealed weapon pleaded guilty in county court. He faced a $40 fine and court costs, with police noting a noted argument preceding the incident at a local Olympic event.
Dito Bepit William Tris Mead, father of ex Governor Albert K Mead, died last night at the Training School in Chehalis. He was 74 and well known in the area. Remains were moved to Sticklin portors in Chehalis and will stay until tomorrow morning. Funeral services will be held at the Training School at 7 PM tomorrow with Rev LaViolette officiating, then the body will be taken to Tacoma for burial. Rev LaViolette and Charles Sticklin will accompany the remains.
The city council yesterday directed the city attorney to draft a contract with Warren Construction Company for paving maintenance. Councilman Kent questioned the completion time cited as sixty days from the first day of last July and noted delays and street disruptions due to stalled work.
A Fourier? acronyms aside, the Lewis County board approved incorporating Mineral as a new town in the eastern part of the county. Mineral becomes one of the few unincorporated areas now gaining formal municipal status.
The city council approved a manor license for The Commercial Liquor Company with Charles Powers as president. Details indicate a grant to operate at Mistalg with approval noted as 797. The action reflects routine licensing processing by municipal authorities.
At last night’s city council meeting Mayor Guerrier urged City Engineer Atterbury to resume the preliminary surveys for a gravity water system along the Newagham river. The delay due to later events is now set to end as the council supports municipal gravity water plans and the survey will start immediately.
At Centralia Hotel, Fire Chief Miller and city council members urged condemnation of the hotel heating plant. hotel owner Ely supported repairs via a new stack and spark arrestor, while Elsbury for Smith pushed for fixes. Mayor Guerrier ordered the city attorney to pursue compliance with all relevant ordinances.
The funeral for William Z. Mead father of ex Governor A. Mead was held at the State Training School with Rev. F A La Violette officiating. After services the casket went to Tacoma for burial as many friends accompanied the procession. Mead was 73 and had lived in Washington 47 years. He led the smaller boys at the State Training School and was highly regarded by all who knew him. He was a Mason of high standing.
The case involving Seidl and Vene from Winlack centers on a personal injury claim. A verdict awarded Marttilla 54000 for damages linked to a severe ankle injury and related suffering. The afternoon proceeding produced a decision noted by local officials.
A city council last night cancelled the planned carnival agreement with the Continental Amusement Company amid concerns over costs. The committee suggested the project had run over budget by several hundred dollars, prompting withdrawal of the deal.
Judge George Dysart considers forming a corporation to carry out an extensive colonization scheme in Western Washington. Immigrants from Northern Europe would buy lands appraised at low value while deferring middlemen profits. 40 Western Washington commercial clubs may hold stock. Directors include George S. Long and N. S. Coffman among others. The plan aims at attracting Danes Finns Norwegians and Germans from rural agricultural districts and coordinating with transportation firms. A meeting was proposed for October 5 with potential Aberdeen gathering for final action.
United Press Leased Wire reports Grosecup Whtrirawd withdrew his resignation as judge of the Federal Court Aid. He denies any wrongdoing and vows to fight all charges, claiming he never reported to federal government officials. The case centers on a contested decision and a $20,000,000 matter. Whtrirawd has faced years of scrutiny and speculation.
John Gosts, owner of a Chehalis Greek restaurant, pleaded guilty in Lewis County Superior Court to abduction connected with Leona Hedrick. He received a prison sentence from one to twenty years at Monroe Reformatory and will be moved there this week. The case sparked local fears after a flight from Chehalis to Vancouver and Portland by streetcar.
Report states Sik Pergong and two others were found dead in their home this afternoon. Victims appeared bound and beaten with blunt instruments. Police search for a suspect, noting no clear motive and that the scene showed signs of a struggle.
Local boys from Centralia travel with Sergt Jacques as escort for a practice match against teams from nearby arbor companies in Seattle. The party includes Corporal Tiesler, Sergt Van Gilder, Corporal Hieress, Private Lindman, Sergt Dysart and Corporal Rhodes. The trip followed a Fourth Street street improvement meeting with the city council and engineers.
Frederick Schutter, 87, an inmate of the Lewis County poor farm, died early this morning after years of infirmity. He had lived in the county for four decades and claimed he had been robbed of 609 by several farmers he worked for. Remains are in Newell parlors awaiting relatives.
In Kissime Florida on September 21, Sister Marchant’s death is attributed to malicious golsonine rather than Gillette’s administration of chloroform. Gillette is jailed without bail on murder charges as prosecutors report poison in Marchant’s stomach and challenge his account. they claim Marchant was only mildly afflicted with tuberculosis. The motive remains unclear and Gillette maintains his story.
Authorities postponed the Superior Court docket in Lewis County as defendants Frank Wisse and Mona Orowly faced bail on charges linked to a racial disturbance. The incident drew foreign-born workers, construction tensions, and a chaotic scene with several injuries reported amid a springtime confrontation.
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The council intends to replace wooden walks with cement paths and eliminate board walks gradually. City Attorney Veal was instructed to draft an ordinance to enact this change.
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