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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
6
April 22 items report Centralia, Chehalis, and Toldeo area updates. Mining firm moves, residents traveling, orchards bloom, local dances, letters, and post office notices mingle with shop openings and civic events.
Gov. Clough refused to extradite Frank Hense from Minnesota where he was held after larceny charges in Centralia. The governor denounced attempts to force the surrender, citing a legal precedent and accusing Washington populists of persecution. Hense was discharged as no warrant could be issued, and Johnsone returned home after reporting to Gov. Rogers. Additional local notes mention Bud Holycross's Canby conference, a Winlock dance, and school news at Cougar Flat with Maud Cantwell.
April 21 Claquate notes report school begins for a three month term with teachers Win Hazzard and Mies Price. a May dance at Adna hall is planned with music and grand time anticipated. Several residents travel, weather favors hay and grain, and local business and moves are noted including a fire scare at a shingle mill and farm rentals and relocations.
The fifth aerial evocation of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held on the south mulch of May with officers including Mrs Mary Stewart and Vice President Mrs Vana Chick. Sessions outlined devotions, minutes, committee appointments, suffrage discussion, and a children's rally with music, prayer, and addresses by local leaders.
The community notes a warm spell aiding spring chores with Prof. Tucker visiting the school on Tuesday. Bert Moss and Colonel Robertson spent Saturday and Sunday fishing reporting good luck. Mrs. A Willard visited Mea Crawford, while Phil Neihart showed a smiling face on street. John Boyer was in town, and Frank Donahoe came by to check on local matters. Easter services at the Catholic church drew good attendance as discussions over a new school law lead directors to consider another month of term. Madden and Murphy stopped by the claim on Sunday. Aug Meyers visited Winlock last week. Billy
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