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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
9
A March 19 1897 note from Chemmalis Washington quotes sharp exchanges between factions, criticizing papal and fusionist figures as they trade insults about each other. The fragment signals partisan tension in a local political scene.
Tow Keep has been reelected to a local office by the unanimous voice of a republican party caucus. The result signals continued campaign momentum and early support for the incumbent in upcoming party activities.
Cornett was knocked out in the fourteenth round by Fitzsimmons who won $15,000. One visitor to Carron was shot in a saloon brawl. It was a field day for the devotees of the manly art.
Henry Lone is invited to address Pacific county citizens at their South Bend fair next fall along with Governors Rogers and McGraw Congressman Lewis and Hon John S McMillan. A strong hand is expected to attract attendees.
The message to Congress opens the extra session with a concise direct tone, deeming no rhetoric or filler necessary. The paper notes the brevity and factual clarity as a relief amid political discourse.
The piece notes that two years ago Governor Mc Graw vetoed a deficiency judgment bill because it targeted existing contracts. The populist press criticized him, while the new legislature passed a bill similar in scope. It suggests Mc Graw’s warning about focusing on future contracts was vindicated.
D. Motter blasts commissioners public payrolls arguing for tighter deputy allowances to ensure efficient service. He cites signatories like John Miles, J. H. Long, A. Donahoe, and A. P. Henriot as heavy taxpayers backing reasonable pay to attract competent staff. He labels Motter and other small tax payers as overcritical.
County accounts show potential loss of over 16000 in penalties and interest if delinquent taxes are rehabilitated under a new revenue measure. Officials note corporations owe much of the amount and highlight a 500 personal property exemption and a 500 improvement exemption that reduce tax collections.
The discussion centers on maintaining city revenue to meet obligations and extending similar limits to other municipalities. Senator Hill is cited for credit over exemption features of a new law, with calls to raise valuations. The piece argues exemptions are harmful and stresses universal citizen tax responsibility and fairness in funding government.
Harry McGowan visited and bought 130 bales of Lewis county 1896 hops from Dobson Hop Co at 104 cents per pound, two cents below prior offer. Livesley dissolves Pacific Hop Co with Robert M Livesley continuing the Seattle office. Waterville Times notes March 12 sales at 5.7 cents and a fading market with dull activity for Pacific and native hops.
List of unclaimed letters including John Bell Thomas W Cushman Jus Dillon Mrs Rosa McEwan Mrs Geo A Reynolde. Persons calling for these letters must say advertised. C E Limpop P M.
City marshal announces strict enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting horses and hogs from running at large within Chehalis limits after March 21 1897. Charles Michaelis issues the notice.
N B Wintney of an insurance firm alleges arson in the case tied to a Roeheser store owned by Daniel Ediean. The dispute involved about 6000 in insured value and a recent settlement of 500 with Tediean. J M Kepner traveled to Olympia as a witness for today's preliminary hearing.
The report shows bank assets and liabilities as of March 9 18117 with cash on hand 17883 31 including capital stock 10000 and profits 3948 21. Notes and bills rediscounted none and total liabilities 117883 31. J Y Coffman signed as cashier on March 17 1897 before A B Harmon notary public with directors URQUHART MILLET and Corrwan (N B Corrwan) noted.
Superior court of Washington Lewis county will hear March 31 1897 at Chehalis courthouse the receiver of Commercial State Bank seeks approval to settle and compromise claims by Bankers Iowa State Bank of Des Moines Iowa. Creditors and interested parties must appear and file objections.
Plaintiffs SUMMONSKY and LAVALION sue Charles A. Cousins Tolstoi Erickson and others as heirs of Emily Erickson deceased in Lewis County Washington. They seek judgment on two promissory notes for 450 and 220 with interest and foreclose mortgages on the northwest quarter of section twenty six township thirteen north range three west. Attorneys Keynolds Stewart Chehalis Washington.
In Lewis County Washington Stewart attorneys for plaintiffs warn William L Baker and others defendants in a superior court action to foreclose a mortgage dated January 13 on parts of sections 9 10 11 township 15 north range 4 west Willamette Meridian. The summons requires appearance within sixty days of February 1997 with judgment by default if not answered.
John Miles sues James Boyd to foreclose a mortgage for 600 dollars plus interest taxes and fees on the southeast quarter of section twelve township eighteen north range four west Lewis County Washington. Plaintiff Reynolds Stewart attorneys Chehalis address seek judgment and decree after February 1 18 7.
Sheriff Zul E. F. Carpenter announces public sale of mortgaged real estate in Lewis County to satisfy a judgment of $14,000.88 plus costs. The sale, April 12, 1897, at the courthouse doors in Chehalis, will auction the parcel described as blocks 4 5 and 6 of Parker’s subdivision, Lot 2. Purchaser must pay cash except the plaintiff may credit part of the debt against the bid.
Superior court of Lewis County hears a case by State of Washington versus John Hollowland and others. Plaintiff seeks judgment on notes owed to Loan and Trust Co. and foreclosure of mortgage on 160 acres in section eight, township and range, with costs and attorney fees. The action aims to foreclose lien and establish subordinate interests, advancing remedies to recover sums and credit.
In the Superior Court of Washington for Lewis County Samuel W Marsh files a foreclosure sale against McCune Mct'une Lombard Lombard Investment ram M Hyatt and Osborn W ants. By order of the court the judgment totals 1012.18 plus 160 attorney fees and 22 costs with seven percent interest and sale costs. The property is the southeast quarter of section in township 12 north range 4 acres more or less in Willamette Meridian. Sale on March 9 1887 at 10 o clock at the court house front door Chehalis Washington for cash to the highest bidder. Dated February 17 1807. Sheriff R E Carpeni BN-5 O G Ennis Attorney for Plaintiff. Date first publication Feb 1 17
Notice of sheriff sale by foreclosure of Sarah H. Kimball against Sears Martha Sears Daulin M Kingsbury and Anglo-American Mortgage and Agency Company. Property in Chehalis includes east half of northeast quarter and north half of southwest quarter of section six town 11 north range 3 west, plus other parcel. Sale set for March 1807 at 10 00 am at the county courthouse for cash to satisfy judgments, costs, and interest with attorneys fees.
Creditors are warned to present verified claims against the Loudt estate within one year from the notice date. Claims must be filed with Millett and Harmon, attorneys, Chehalis, Washington, under the Superior Court order entered February 47, 18. Dell Mathei is the administrator.
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