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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
6
The Chehalis Bee announces a weekly Friday publication from Chehalis Washington dated December 10 1897 edited and published by Dan W Bush. The notice lists a subscription price of 61.830 per year and states the paper is entered at the Chehalis post office as second class matter.
The Bee presents this week a message from President McKinley to readers. The article notes a splendid state panel. It also reports that the aged mother of President McKinley lies on her deathbed at her Canton Ohio home.
Residents face a tight choice as prohibition remains in force and the town endures dwindling water supplies. Officials report shortages and discuss enforcement while residents seek relief measures amid the scarcity.
In November the BEE expanded its local coverage by adding forty three new subscribers from Lewis County. The notice urges residents to join the Ber newspaper for the latest news and offers annual subscriptions at one dollar in advance.
A gather of midline populists including Chas E Cline John P Fay and Governor Teats met in Tacoma on Friday to push the party toward Washington’s center. They urged county conventions in January 2098 to elect delegates for a state convention on February 22 when fusion would be declared off amid clashes with Senator Turner and Governor Rogers.
The Seattle Times claims George B. Richmond helped swing Lewis county for Bryan, but records show McKinley electors won by about 30 votes, gold Democrats by 69, while Republicans had a 367 fusion margin. Lewis county voters opposed the silver push.
A.A. Alexander reports Balfour Guthrie & Co will ship 16 or 17 cars of hops to London from Chehalis, including 801 bales from R. M. Patterson and 101 bales from H. J. Betty at about 12 cents. Total value around $35,000. Other sales include George Young to McGowan and Senn to Coffman & Kepner.
List of letters remaining unclaimed includes G M Clover J E Campbell H A Calais P G Moody Miss Eva Olson A L Fitzpatrick Mrs J Shaw Mrs A Ware Luther Wainscott F S Young Elder M G Boyles David pk Persons calling for the above named letters will please say advertised C E Littro P M
The city ordinance prohibits driving or riding on sidewalks in Chehalis and violators face prosecution. City Marshal Cas. Michaelis issues the warning with enforcement as of 292.
Special evangelistic meetings begin Sunday led by E. A. Holdridge the Pacific coast evangelist known for drawing large crowds and reforming lives. The program includes youth rallies Sunday school teachers meetings and a brick object sermon aimed at men and a women’s mass rally with an address by Holdridge and a union revival service.
Mossyrock residents report H C Mayfield moved his family to Mossyrock to enroll children in local school. J O Doss bought William Eadon's stallion last week. Everett Stinson married Miss Sarah E Belcher at the bride’s father’s home with Rev W R Belcher officiating on December 5.
Elias Layton traveled to Portland on a business trip last week. Chas Olson returned from Hoquiam last Wednesday. Eric Johnson visited Knab last Monday. Miss Lettie Shultz studies in Toledo and stays with Mrs Ray. George Olson went back to Ballard on Saturday. A Christmas tree is planned for Berg hall.
Charley Lar died after a Sunday accident when a revolver discharged as he tried to eject a cartridge at home. He was about 27, married six years to Bessie Ericson, survived by a brother Lewis Larson. He worked at Doernbecher furniture factory and was well regarded. Funeral held under Woodmen auspices. He leaves $2000 life insurance.
Monday night burglars robbed Hartman and Nathan's and Maynard Everett and Co's stores. Hartman loss estimated at about 125 dollars after breaking a rear window and looting clothing and gear. Maynard Everett front door forced open, till robbed of around 3 dollars and various weapons totaling about 50 dollars. Local opinion split on whether tramps or local residents committed the crimes.
Transfers reported by Settemaker and Security Co Chehalis include N P Ry Co to Chas E Ballse and J L Robinson to J A Ingalls with multiple lots. Other entries list D J Borst to J H Damon E Duchaux to N Duchaux and T J Buford to W N Beltz among several parcels in Centralia Agnew’s additions and surrounding areas totaling various sums.
The minutes cover road district and general fund actions from Wednesday and Saturday sessions. Bills approved include road and bridge expenditures, taxes accepted in full or partial, property tax adjustments due to floods, appointments of a constable and a viewer, and orders for payment to various claimants. The board settled accounts with J. W. Peters flood losses, approved road supervisors bonds, and directed notices for teachers examinations in the county official paper.
A 201f Corrman and KeEpyer led the purchase of warrants for county funds, with school and state authorities involved in the transaction. The notice outlines the entities and the scope of the acquisition, mentioning the parties and funding sources in a concise public record.
The Chehalis area docket lists suits including Thomas C Halsea vs Deiv Mauermann appeal from justice court, Henry Worth vs Albert Dean foreclosure, H B Blake vs City of Chehalis damage, and West Coast Grocery Co vs J A Wallace attachment. Northern Pacific Railway sues W S Oppelt and C C McIntyre to dispossess lands near Agate. Real estate sale confirmations and appraisers named. Fred Nehring 15, reformatory. Blake suit against city for damages from sidewalk fall. NP patent filing for 3130.15 acres. NP road tax notice. McCabe leases quarry rights.
St Helens Lodge Knights of Pythias announces annual masquerade with New Year’s Eve dance on December 31 at the Grand Opera House. Reception committee includes E. A. Frost J. R. Welty J. C. Bush. Admission $1 for gentlemen, gallery 25 cents, ladies free. Fred G Wonder of Chicago Costume House will showcase masks and costumes.
Chehalis December 6 1897 notice to Joe Hooker Post No 25 G A R members of a special meeting at G A R hall Friday December 24 at 1 pm for important business. M W Forrest Commander.
The annual meeting for election of directors will be held at the bank in Chehalis Washington from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday January 11 1898. N B Coffman president announces the notice dated December 10 1897. The city election yielded 35 votes with a single Citizens slate led by Colonel Robertson resulting in reelected officials including Mayor David Stewart Attorney D C Millett Clerk W A Westover and Treasurer John Dobson. Councilmen two years N B Coffman Dan Wisner M W Forrest at large one year Chris Kuebner.
The Chicago Tribune rebuts Senator Chandler of New Hampshire who links falling silver prices to general price declines. It argues silver drops due to new mines and production costs, while other goods fall independently. It cites steel and farm machinery as drivers, noting labor wages rise in gold value and labor's true standard.
A concise note on solicitations from business maps, capitalist firms, and manufacturers, followed by a worker’s view of oppression by capital and exploitation by bosses in the wage system. The piece contrasts commerce with labor grievances and hints at class tension.
An unnamed American wage earner weighs a return to work under a protective tariff. The phrase here endeth the free trade lesson hints at renewed opportunity, reflecting debates on trade policy and employment.
The article argues that the promised dollar wheat of Democracy failed to appear under free trade but is now realized under protection. It frames the shift as a political victory tied to protective policies and economic outcomes.
A compact note highlights protection, ample work and wages beating free trade loafing. The message contrasts steady pay with lax attitudes, urging diligence and timely effort in labor.
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