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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1911

Page

7

Exonerated of all blame for fatal bear misidentification

In Bucoda a coroner's inquest found W. A. Waddle not to blame for the death of J. Cales, mistaken for a bear. Witnesses including R. W. Waddle and C. Rashi testified, noting Cates was hidden and Waddle’s actions were in error. Cales, a Bucoda resident for 20 years, was buried the following day amid local attendance.

Bucoda J. . Cales W. A. Waddle Mr. Waddle Charles Sticklin P. F. Knight B. F. Wall L. Loomis Ole Hagoes D. M.lowe Thomas Allibone R. W. Waddle C. & Rashi T. F. Cales Waddle Carter J. 5. Johnson H. Stelnart O. R. Chilson Rushl Cates Ales Gales

Conference on stake conferring with Machinists union president

International officers of various crafts confer with President O Connell of the Machinists Union in Davenport on Harriman lines trade strikes. Conference ends tonight with developments expected tomorrow. Participants will not discuss publicly.

Davenport Town O'Connell Machinists’ Union

School A Forest Opens This Morning

Reported opening of School A Forest with staff in charge and initial duties set. Turkeys and a line bowl delivered as part of the morning ceremony. Chebalis expected to oversee the school’s start.

Che Schoel Ores Chebalis

Toledo Budget Aims at City Expense Estimate

The city plans an expense estimate for ongoing year details mention future costs. The text references Toledo and a focus on aligning budget items with anticipated needs and potential projects. Names and precise figures are unclear due to OCR fragmentation.

Large Attendance Reported at Toledo Schools

The Toledo School opened with strong attendance, pleasing directors. Eighth grade enrollment was the largest yet, while the new high school building will not be ready until early next week and students are using the library building in the meantime.

Toledo

Taft Speaks in Kansas Insurgent Territory Fans Sparse Cheers

Ten thousand people heard President Taft in Complyville Kansas with little applause as he defended vetoes on wool and cotton bills. He argued that American industries needed protection and pledged to withhold signing these measures. Governor Stubbs avoids clear stance for 1912. Seven thousand attended in Independence, where Taft condemned the divorce evil and urged tougher divorce laws.

Stubbs Taft la ¥Ollette Cérayville Indépendence

Wounded Man Moved Home After Shooting Scare

Charles Sells, shot and seriously wounded in a Bu eoda quarrel with his son in law, was moved from the hospital to his home in Tono after a delicate abdominal operation. Sells’ assistant Charles Edwards, who admitted being the aggressor, remains detained in Olympia on assault with deadly weapons charges.

Charles Sells Bueoda Employes Tono Charles Edwards Sells Selig Thurst

Mortgage for Lumber Company Lands in Lewis County

A mortgage for about 970000 was placed on the Wisconsin Lumber Company of Littell properties in Lewis County. The move is believed to be aimed at improving the land holdings, with the mortgage seen as a funding step for development.

Wisconsin, Lumber Company Littel Himbey Lewis Couity

Foundation of New Building Nearing Flooring Completion

Foundation of a new building at the northwest corner of Tower Avenue and Maple Street is finished and ready for flooring. Work by R. How Jer advances. walls to be erected and mooring planned as builders prepare to lay the floor and cap the structure.

Tower Avenue Maple Street R. How Jer Ted Dt Weil

Auto Fire Truck Arrival Improves City Readiness

A local update notes an automatic fire truck will arrive soon to bolster emergency response. Officials say the new equipment will enhance rapid deployment and safety for residents and responders alike.

Local Police Seek Two Teen Thieves After Olympia Robbery

Olympia police issued a lookout for two young suspects, aged 16 and 17, who robbed a clothing store Thursday. The youths headed south after changing into new clothes at a store, taking a substantial amount of jewelry before escaping. Local officials believe they may stop in the city.

Olympia Bellaved Aga Mentoro Harria Fmn

Chehalis Adopts Commission Plan After Hard Campaign

Gheralis reports Chehalis voters approved a commission form of government by a large majority. Ward led the supporters. the campaign was intense and divisive, but the plan carried by more than two to one in a decisive result.

Commission Chehalis Ward

Argon Grot Postponed to December in Fire Case

Judge Sel Sorith granted a postponement in the case against George E Veress and Eva Veness to the December term on motion by Maurice Langhorne. Langhorne’s wife is seriously ill. The Venesses face charges of setting fire to their Winrock home, which also damaged arms plaining on Winroth and the Northern Pacific depot. The case draws wide attention due to the principals’ prominence and potential railroad company involvement.

Maurice Langhorne Sel Sorith Rice Lay Argent George E. Veress Eva B. Veness Pont Langhorne Venesses Win- Jork Winroth theNorthern Pacific

Examinations At State Training School In Chehalis

Dr A B Oliver reports over 25 percent of inmates at the State Training School in Chehalis suffer physical ailments of care. Of 90 children affected, Oliver performed 77 operations. Sixty seven letters were sent for parental consent. 66 consented, 1 refused, 12 did not reply. Orphans received needed attention. due to facilities, several delicate operations were postponed until the new hospital building sample list.

Chehalis A. 8. Oliver Oliver

Powers Heads East on Postcard Trip to Chicago and South

Mr. Charles BE Powers a prominent city businessman departed at 3 PM for an extended eastern journey. He will travel to Chicago after a brief stay, then proceed to New Orleans and other Southern cities, with plans to return accompanied or guided by a youth.

Charles BE. Powers Aj ‘Sin Powers Chicago New Orleans

Pushing Pianos at Low Prices From Chickering Bros

Cheap advertising notes Chickering Bros pianos marketed as the lowest priced first instruments. Emphasizes price as key, mentions telephone and sheet music supplies, phonographs, and musical merchandise.

Chickering Bros Pat Rheapist Amy

Civil Service Examinations Held Here

The United States Civil Service Commission calls for applications from October 1 1911 to January 2 1912 for first grade clerical and third grade subclerical posts across all field service. Exams scheduled February 3 1912 in Aberdeen Bellingham Centralia Everett North Yakima Port Townsend Pullman Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Walla Walla and Wenatchee Washington. Apply now to local civil service secretaries or District Secretary 11th Civil Service District Seattle Room 24 Post Office Building for details.

United Sates Civil Service Commission Board of Civil Service Examiners 11Th Civil Service District Post Office Seattle Wash

Chenalis Bakery Closes. Receiver Appointed After Failure

The C H Corwin bakery in Chenalis closed its doors this morning. William Brunswig was named receiver to straighten out affairs. Liabilities are about $2,000, largely to wholesale houses, with assets estimated near the same. Corwin, a city council member, is a prominent local figure.

C.H. Corwin Chenalis William Brunswig Corwin Chehalis

Verdict Awarded $7,000 to Mrs Morgan in Pierce Court

Mrs Morgan was granted $7,000 in damages by the Superior Court of Pierce County against the Northern Pacific Railway. The case involved Charney Mor San, who was killed about two years ago in Tacoma, leaving a wife and five children. Mrs. Morgan is related to several Mills brothers in local employment and business.

Ex Morgan Northern Pacific Railway Superior Court Pierce County Charney Mor” San Tacoma

Aberdeen Bridge Celebration Delegation Recounts Trip

The Cemratig delegation to the Bridge Celebration at Aberdeen numbered 161 with the band. Delegates enjoyed a jovial outing and reported having a fine time. The program featured a variety of events and a spirited all day timetable for attendees.

Aberdeen Cemratig

German American Groups to Convene in Sacramento

German American societies clubs and unions across California prepare to attend the eighth annual convention in Sacramento. The sessions at Tarver Hall will be led by President John Marron of San Francisco as local groups host visiting members and arrange elaborate entertainment for attendees.

Sacramento Cal San Fratcaleco

Leonard Lecture Delights Brooklyn Audience at Rose Theater

Frank Hf Leonard of Brooklyn, a Board of Lectureship member of the Mother Church, spoke at a Boston event yesterday afternoon. The well attended talk presented Christian Science teachings, ending with reflections on God as shepherd and the attainment of spiritual perfection.

Frank Hf. Leonard Brooklyn Church of Christ, Scientists Boston Mass Rose Theater Yeater Leonard Benjamin Moore Mittell Sir. Trank First Church of Christ, Scientist

Raymond's Nayor Nay Quit Job

Mayor Bittle of Raymond will resign before the city election after serving since incorporation. He plans to devote his time to Raymond Land Company interests. E. B. Case, leader of Case Shingle Company and prominent mill owner, is expected to be his successor contender.

Bittle Raymond Raymond Land Company E. B Case Case Shingie Company

Dryad High School to Add New Facilities

Community leaders announce plans to expand dryad high school with new facilities and improved athletic and classroom spaces, aiming to enhance programs and student opportunities.

Local boys shine at Seattle rifle meet

Local teams competed in Seattle with Topmipaied Hi and six others in the open shoot. Private Lindman of Inoluen finished 19th, Berkeant Van Older placed eighth, and Corporal Tanner Halihed was second in Armist. Van Glider aims to join a Canadian team soon as the squad gains recognition.

Sesathe Lindman Inoluen Company Finais Berkeant van Older Tanner Halihed Ene Seattle

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