CHENALIS WHIS MAY 66 1598 Note
DAN W BUSH editor and proprietor line appears with dated location from CHENALIS WASHINGTON May 66 1598.
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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1897
Page
1
DAN W BUSH editor and proprietor line appears with dated location from CHENALIS WASHINGTON May 66 1598.
Spanish marines at Manila clashed at a Dewey grave site amid a hot Tuesday night fracas in the old town. Local reports note tense moments as authorities intervene to restore order.
A brief inquiry into the fate of Willie Bryan amid the wartime fervor. The article reports on his status, noting locals await word and describe scarce details amid broader headlines.
A brief quotation attributes Stephen Decatur with the line Our country in her international relations may she always be right. But right or wrong our country.
All hope Admiral Sampson will be given a shot at the Spanish squadron in the Atlantic. Another decisive blow at Spain is considered likely to end the war.
A proposed water rate increase cites water as a scarce commodity now valued as a strategic resource in conflict. The move aims to fund supply and infrastructure amid rising demand and security concerns.
The Rev Taum Mace urges young Americans to abandon vanity and embrace simple conduct. His remarks frame a critique of wealth and social displays amid cautious public behavior.
Citizens pledge a bigger and better Fourth of July demonstration in Chehalis citing multiple reasons to elevate the annual celebration beyond previous years.
Col J M Benedict was appointed postmaster at Centralia to succeed J T Laraway. Several other excellent men were candidates for the position, and Benedict’s appointment is praised as an excellent choice.
A local observer reports six month inflows into Chehalis totaling 125000 from lumber and furniture, 80000 from stock, 70000 from hops. Wheat oats and hay markets boosted totals, spreading money across Lewis county easing finances. 1898 may bring another surge of wealth from agricultural and other products.
In Centralia Washington May 2 1898 letters discuss why Spain war leads to bonds and ongoing taxation. D M Cook replies that legal tender paper money would devalue currency and raise prices, citing greenbacks and 1870 bond issuance to fund war obligations.
The text argues government bonds and cash payments during war were costly and inefficient. It contends that issuing cash or bonds at low interest should avoid promises to pay. It notes currency depreciation after 1862 and questions the wisdom of paying with promises, urging cash settlement where possible. It critiques reliance on credit and favors sound money for the nation.
In Gleneden and Agate districts dated May 4, various local items note visitors, moves, and happenings. John Foster visits Eagleton. J E Mattox moves to Bunker Creek. fruit spared by frost. trout fishing good. post office business up. rats troublesome on ranches. schools reopen in districts 44 and 15 with teachers Fogle song and Daderwood. Abe Dell seeks stray stock. Chas Geiger visits Lincoln Creek. In Klondike Agate remarks on Hadley photographer, Wallace Iostettler back from the Sound, local visits to W Padham, Wirsdorfer family in Chehalis, fishing season opening, and Sunday outings. A rape case reports James Miller of Irish Addition having F M Rockwood arrested for alleged rape of Lucy Miller, dated August 15, 1897. Rockwood described as a G A R man and church member with prior good reputation.
Common ailments linked to poor self care appear in men who discuss health after greetings like Well how are you. The passage promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for constipation torpid liver headaches indigestion and related stomach and bowel disturbances and warns against substitutes.
The May Midland Monthly features timely pieces on the Maine tragedy and a richly illustrated description of Havana, contrasting with a vivid tour of Longfellow’s birthplace in Portland Maine. It includes a discussion with Mrs Vierce, Longfellow’s surviving sister.
For sale a store building with goods and fixtures at a cheap price. Call on or address T. J. McManan 455 Vance Lewis Co Washington.
Chehalis celebrates a cannonading that roused the country as Commodore Dewey’s Asiatic squadron destroyed the Spanish Philippine fleet. The battle began Sunday morning with ships including the Olympia and Yorktown facing Argos Cebu Castilla Ulloa and others. Several Spanish ships were sunk or burned as Manila was attacked and cables cut. News to Washington expected via Hong Kong.
Saturday Centralia's militia company left for Tacoma and joined other Washington volunteers. The Chehalis band performed before departure with a town wide demonstration. Names such as M De Loss Flint Foster Ho v es Alpha Jake Usher Russell Hazzard Fred Shorey joined the company. Telegraph reports mention coast volunteers possibly sent to the Philippines. Russell Hazzard, in Camp Rogers, returned on business and says the troops are in good spirits about the Philippines. Lieut Underwood of Centralia is sergeant major of the second battalion.
Chehalis marked Commodore Dewey's Manila victory with a long celebration. The town cannon and reform school cannon fired for over an hour and dynamite blasts echoed across the hill. The tire bell rang, whistles blew, and hundreds joined a march to the courthouse for speeches by Judge Elliott, M A Langhorne, Prof. Westendorf, D C Millett, Rev. Lind, A E Harmon, W A Reynolds, Sheriff Carpenter, N B Coffman and Alvis Saliger.
Next Sunday morning services honor the Maine disaster victims with a patriotic sermon and the choir performing The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Proceeds benefit the national Maine monument fund. Sub committee members include General Nelson A. Miles and Rear Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge among others.
The following named persons are drawn to serve as petit jurors at a term of the superior court in this city beginning next Monday, May 9: M. Smith, John Layton, M. Schlittler, Lewis Harrington, Geo. Smith, John Murphy, Seward Nash, David Urquhart, Jacob Havies, W.J. Wall, George A. Slack, Allen Brinker, David Knapp, Charles Kelsey, J. E. Leonard, E. G. Lowry, J.D. Symons, Joseph Lavery, W. H. Kenoyer, Theodore Ingalls, W. H. Kelly, Henry Gates, M. P. Knox, Charles Henriott.
W M England of Mossyrock welcomed five West Virginia families who arrived Sunday to settle in Lewis county. England, in Washington for a few weeks, said he is very pleased with the state and another company is expected daily.
A Salem Oregon letter from a veteran New York hop broker notes Oregon farmers packed light with poor grades, risking future markets while New York buyers see steady demand at lower rates. Reports from Otsego and Schoharie counties New York describe growing vines and low inquiry for roots as acreage may rise next year in Otsego.
County Attorney Dysart and Judge Langhorne visited Tacoma to discuss settling the delinquent taxes owed by Northern Pacific to Lewis county. A county proposition, likely to be accepted, covers nearly all due amounts and will require intervention of the superior court due to recent rulings. New cases filed include divorces and quiet title actions.
Mrs. Robertson Superintendent Tucker and Prof. Bond examined the graduating class by invitation. President Reeves of the state university notified Chehalis board that the high school is on the accredited list. Chehalis graduates may enter the U of W without examination. The Junior program occurs next Friday night at the opera house.
Speaking of M S Burnett, Chehalis notes the Severance jeweler is moving to Washington to pursue business. Neighbors praise his six years in Severance, calling him upright and honest, with a reputation for trustworthy dealings and gained respect from locals. Friends wish him success in the new location.
Rural publication notice promoting Ranch and Range with Bee combined for 159 per year. Mentions specialists in farming northwest, Seattle based weekly journal. Warrants Wanted indicates a class of notices. Ends with A. U. Alexander.
Colonel Robertson sold a Theme typesetting machine after it wore out. It cost about 150 dollars for a new outfit, but a buyer shipped it to Astoria Oregon this week to be used on the News. May Day was glorious with hanging May baskets by local school children and the Mighty 15 group of young ladies.
Miss Esie Moses left Sunday for Kalama. Perry Wallace returned from Texas visiting parents. John Sedlak of Newaukum received inquiries from San Jose about local hay prices. George Hopgood of Morton reported good progress on work. Grace T. began a term of school. John Flynn and Martine Sele returned. S. Burd and Mary E. Love less obtained marriage licenses. W. C. Marion is home on a visit. Wesley Beach, Walter Clifton and Louis Marion from Whitehall Montana helped with work. Louis recently returned from Boston where he attended school.
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