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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
3
A Seattle man asserts a notable recovery from a sighting event but questions about his credibility and the claimed location cloud the report. Local observers seek verification of the man’s residence and the sighting details.
Last week a platform supporting Billy Bryan gave way under strain during his speech. Several people were barely injured, prompting observers to note that none would be willing to stand on the same platform with Mr. Bryan again, as the fall disrupted the fusion party.
A historical reflection foresees a cold blooded murder in King County and the long path to trial conviction and death sentence. It notes the community would be shocked at a legal hanging despite decades of appeals and delays.
The text records strong reactions to a new revenue law. Critics from the P-Lin. defense and Shelton Journal condemns exemptions as fraud. They warn the plan shifts tax burden to farmers and boosts county and state deficits, predicting widespread nonpayment and government strain.
Charley Roundtree and Clarence Simon quit school to work this spring and return next year. Schools prepare an Arbor Day program as the Athenian literary society met last night. Visitors’ night is next Thursday with a large part of the high school planned to participate in Arbor Day activities.
A vendor offers pure bred track Minorca eggs with a May first price drop to 1 dollar per thirteen eggs. Orders will be filled, securely packed, and guaranteed fresh.
The piece defends Senator Hill and explains his stance on U.S. Senate selection. It details Turner as a candidate with high ability, discusses Ellensburg platform limits in the Senate, and highlights bills on debt, taxation, direct legislation, and women suffrage. It notes internal party conflicts and calls for continued reform and independence.
Public record item lists numerous transfers with buyers, sellers, parcel descriptions, and amounts across Chehalis, Centralia, and Ventralia areas. Notable deeds include John J. Pellett to Mrs. D L Pellett for lots in Kelsey’s first add Ventralia and Martha V Wallace selling large parcels in Sec 27 to Emily Sears and Victor Wallace.
Leroy Chandler as guardian for Harry L Chandler was confirmed by the Superior Court. The administrator of the estates of August and George Dittmar was directed to pay Sophia Dittmar 420 for Pare at Nallia and Toom OWL.
The city committee on the Big Bottom relief fund met Friday the 9th to close accounts. Receipts totaled 212 35 from Chehalis citizens and Thanksgiving collections. disbursements went to Rev A Ho Wheeler Father Achtergael Rev K Brown and Rev Thos E Elliott for city needy aid. A Chehalis letter of thanks expressed gratitude for local aid.
A U Alexander is listed in an itemized entry showing a purchase involving state, county, and school entities. The fragment provides limited details on the transaction and the parties.
Public sale to satisfy a judgment of John Miles v James Boyd issued by Lewis County Superior Court Washington. Property described as the southeast quarter of section twelve township thirteen north range four west Willamette Meridan. Sale scheduled May 22 1907 at 10 am in front of Lewis County Court House. Sheriff E F Carpenter to conduct sale with Reynolds Stewart attorneys.
Execution from Lewis County Superior Court leads to sale of real estate involving Barbara K Mauermann Henry J Halsea Stanislaws Tilenda Apolonia Tilenda W J Shields M Q Shields. Property includes the nw and ne quarters of section six township twelve north range four west W M plus part of lot five description. Court cites judgment dated March 11 1807 with $84.15 due, $120 costs, and $100 cash credit.
Public notice announces an auction to satisfy a judgment on real property in Lewis County. It lists defendants Henry J. Halsed SEAN Apolonia Cienda and others, with sale in Chehalis on the 8th day of May, with terms for payment of mortgage, interest, and costs to the highest bidder.
In the Superior Court of Lewis County Washington the case involves Mary J. Brown and others against the Anglo-American Land Management and others. The action seeks foreclosure of a December 1891 mortgage on real estate in Lewis County to satisfy a note of $1,000 with interest and costs and to decree sale of 160 acres described by government survey with three reserved tracts. Publication summons require appearance within 60 days of March 9, 1897.
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