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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
1
Report notes floods ravaging areas, while residents mourn desolation in Chehalis as weather themes blend with hardship and sorrow.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a judgeship matter with Judge Elliott. The court finding is slated to appear in another column and shown as a sensible interpretation of the law.
Last week the Centralia Chronicle reported Commissioner Long supported deputation. The piece claims he did not vote that way and argues he is as capable as Degeler or Cyan for the role.
The article reports Col Tugwell denying he asked Gov Rugert for a job and alleges his past statements were taken as untrustworthy. The denial is presented as resolving the dispute.
A local market runs four new display ads urging readers to watch week by week for bargains. Merchants speak through the columns inviting neighbors to seek discounts and special offers in coming issues.
The text suggests commissioners avoided deputizing as a political move to protect their own standing. It portrays the board as self preserving and derides the colonel as demagogic, implying actions driven by self interest rather than duty.
Col Callison and his dia tribe failed to sway Torpey of Toledo Lewis county who spoke in the city this week asserting the Advocate captained the fusion senate and that a true optimist could not deny it. Other observers share Torpey’s view of the Advocate.
Citizens discuss per diem salaries as supporters push for uniform four dollar daily pay for Long and others, noting Long’s five dollar daily wage when elected and questioning reformers like Capt. Wuestney about disparate compensation among commissioners.
Populist county commissioners refuse to appoint a deputy to the treasurer, who resists resignation and hires staff at county expense. The reform revenue law boosts duties, with bond requirements to perform them. Lewis County treasurer collects far more in taxes than Thurston. Mr. Maynard seeks a $600 yearly deputy allowance advance from his salary, hoping Thurston loses the suit.
In Yakima the Northern Pacific faces attention over talks of a new depot and a Herald report prompts interest in the rail expansion. The article notes speculative chatter about two prospective depots and the agency’s response to the coverage.
The article notes promised depots for Yakima and Chehalis are long delayed with designs ancient in appearance and lumber weathered. It warns west side readers to doubt promises as plans for depot construction extend toward the late twentieth century. A regular meeting last Saturday covered business and a special will be held Saturday evening April 4 with an entered apprentice degree conferred on two candidates. Two weeks later, May 8, work is to begin on the third.
The Olympian recalls Col Tagwell once a dignified sergeant at arms and early advocate of a governor candidate. After seeking a new job, he moved to the capital and submitted a claim, but his earlier praise of vetoed bills and capitol critiques alienated him. He was disowned and left Olympia, ending in a bitter escape from favor.
Weather has ripened hops in Chehalis with early lots ready to tie before May. Otsego reports rising root demand, while Yakima dealers anticipate 15 000 bales this year with 2300 already contracted at 9 to 10 cents a pound. Projections show potential 25 to 30 percent yield rise if conditions stay favorable, though many yards were idle last year and wages remain low.
On Thursday afternoon last week students from the class of 95 gathered on the high school grounds to plant a replacement tree for a tulip that died two years ago. The new tree is an ash species and the group included Leston Kirk, Misses Erndon, Millets, and Noftager celebrating the effort.
Real estate transfers flood Lewis county records for the week ending April 10 1897 with numerous parcels and parcels in Chehalis Centralia Winlock and Ward subdivisions recorded. Transfers include lots and tracts from U S & L Co McFaddens add Irish Second add Hart’s add and other local properties with prices ranging up to 23000 dollars.
The Toledo Tidings notes Gray-Pyron- Holbrook Spencer company will mine on St Helens district claims, backed by thousands in cash. Seattle and Portland interests target four Gray-Pyron claims and Samson properties. a smelter and pack train are planned. County board proceedings list bills, bonds, resignations, vacations, and tax settlements with multiple allocations and notices.
Assessor G. M. Boyles selects a bipartisan slate of deputies to aid the 1897 assessment. Democrats include Tom McCleary and Wall Ingalls among others while populists include J A Giblin and John Gentgen. Work will be divided among deputies and must finish by the end of May. Valuations align with last year and all property will be listed to preserve a full record if exemptions under the new revenue law are struck down.
H. W. Felton performs painting kalfe mining and paper hanging duties in the area. Potential clients are urged to call for services and rates.
Notice of sale of real estate in Lewis County Washington by order of the Superior Court. Plaintiff Barbara Mauermann seeks sale of described property totaling about 90.43 acres, including section six and lot five, with adjustments for prior payments and credits. Defendants include Henry Halsen Stanislawa Tilenda Apolonia Tilenda and W J Shields M Q Shields. Sale authorized by judgment dated March 16 1607 with costs and execution details filed.
Publica issues a summons in Lewis County Superior Court naming plaintiffs Sohn Baltes and others against defendants Cousins and Sto, requiring response within six days after notice. The action, filed April 19, seeks payment on promissory notes and mortgages dated 1888 and 1800, with interest and rates specified, under Heynolds and partners as attorneys.
Notice of sale under execution in Lewis County Washington. Beal case involves United Trust Limited as plaintiff with defendants William Richardson and Lila Beal. Public auction April at county courthouse to satisfy $2424.41 plus costs and interest. Sale describes property in township 13 north range 6 west Willamette meridian.
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