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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
11
Oscar Ostrum of Chicago credits Ely's Cream Balm with curing his catarrh. The product is advertised as a cocaine mercury and drug free remedy priced at 60 cents and available at druggists or by mail.
The state board led by Governor Rogers arrives in Chehalis for the second annual tour of inspection of state institutions, focusing on the reform school. The party includes Henry J. Snively, Col. W. M. Ridpath, Judge Stallcup, Dr. Jordan, and Secretary Liser amid rumors of reform measures and political fervor nationwide.
Last week the Democratic Peoples and Silver Republican state central committees met in Tacoma and called three conventions to meet in Ellensburg on September 6. The note hints at a Republican year ahead and questions the outcome.
The writer urges the state board of control to retain Prof and Mrs Westendorf at the reform school, praising their seven years of work with troubled youths. Endorsements from spoilsmen are dismissed as unworthy. the governor and board are urged to recognize proven results in economy, philanthropy, and successful rehabilitation.
The Kent Journal comments that good hops will sell, while inferior hops beg. It urges farmers to grow A No. 1 hops to protect the market. The Northern Pacific raised train men wages by 10 to 15 percent retroactive to 1893, without a strike. Calamity papers are asked to print this prosperity note.
Over the past year the Northern Pacific sold more than 600000 acres in Washington state, 111000 acres above the six year aggregate. The improving times are attracting more residents to the region.
In Napavine on July 12 J P F Linhart shows a new Columbia wheel. Cory moves into the house next to James Somerville's old store. East of the mountains cowboys bring about 40 cayuses offered at low prices. In Forest, Ed Berkshire’s shinglemill burned Saturday noon probable cause sawdust pile. Loss about 300 dollars with no insurance. Farmers haying and crops look good after heavy rains.
Rev Sittler began a two month term at the German school on Tuesday. On Sunday June 3 Rev J M Haskell united in marriage Will Smith of Winbeck and Daisy Lee of Drews Prairie. Misses Lois and Zina Harrington returned home after spending most of the past year in Los Angeles California.
Wim Bailey returns from Portland after work. July 4 celebration drew a large crowd with a well attended dance. FM Hall adds a new floor in his store. A heifer owned by Fred Reige was killed Monday due to internal bruising and swollen lungs found on examination.
Santiago capitulated yesterday to American forces ending fighting in eastern Cuba. The surrender includes transport home for the Spanish army and gives US troops control from Asseraderes to Seena via Palma. Spain is believed poised to sue for peace, while naval movements threaten Spanish coastal targets. Real estate transfers noted in Lewis County.
Property transfers list multiple quitclaim and warranty deeds including Ward to Centralia and Bateman to Stowell with sums from 5 to 500 dollars, plus farm acreage transfers in 26th section. Community notes report Harmony postmaster appointment, Rev. Taylor preaching at Dryad, and a fire narrowly sparing a Knob home with roof loss. Local shingle belt activity notes Tilton river output and mills deliveries. Obituary figures: Mrs. E G Paine of Claquato dies at 70, with service and burial details and surviving relatives listed.
The text notes goals to boost military forces as a key part of new American policy and lauds service in the Fifty fifth congress. It also reports the Bourgogne disaster off Nova Scotia after a collision with Cromartysh ire, with 565 fatalities and 165 survivors rescued by the Cromartyshire, amid accusations of crew murder during evacuations.
A historic note records a presidential Thanksgiving proclamation urging Americans to give thanks to Almighty God during next week's divine worship. The document frames gratitude as a national duty and calls on churches and citizens to reflect on blessings.
The tablet lists residents and family events in New York and nearby areas. It notes visits and caring arrangements for Edith Henderson and Emma Watson, a heart-related death for Eddie Sefner in Adna, and health updates on Bert Gucker from Bunker Creek. It also mentions a new barn under construction, crop expectations, and a newborn girl born Thursday June 30 to Mr Paul Vix Wood and A Curtis.
July 18 Gleneden reports war as absorbing topic. Farmers busy with work. Eustace Clilders and Ernest Clilders hosted Sunday school at Independence. Mrs W W Ingalls returns from Olympia. Grandpa Ingalls visiting. Fred Ingalls ill. Fanl Manna injured from fall off barn shed. Laverys back from Oregon. W A Foglesong to stay another month in district 44. Prospects look bright as farmers invest in farm deliveries for a prosperous year.
A five year old boy suffered scrofula on the face hands and arms with itchy open sores. The family reports rapid improvement after four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and claims the condition never returned. Also includes a dated school board notice offering bids and contracts with unspecified details.
A notice records sale of real estate under an order by a court on the June 2. It lists various parties including Mary Jo Brown and George Hl Avert, notes a mortgage and deed figures, and describes parcels of land and conditions of sale including bid terms and costs. The document cites legal actions, entities, and dates related to the property auction and mortgage satisfaction.
In a brief item readers learn Hood's Pills achieved a notable win, with the report noting an easy path to success and suggesting confidence from supporters.
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