Centralia Happenings Brighten Week With Visits and Movements
Centralia reports show G B Richmond arriving from Seattle, Rev A C Vail back from Montesano revival, Prof G H Tucker in town, E B Town from California, Harry McCormick on business in the east, James McCabe visiting, Mrs A Bannister returning from Portland, B Hochstadter on business, Joseph Manning starting at Peoples store, Mrs Perry Remley returning to North Yakima, Mrs J W Evans visiting relatives, James Tustin visiting his mother, Dr Damon traveling to Elma for an operation, and a well attended Birth of Christ cantata. Cantata spurs show bus in churches. William Packwood, 85, pioneer, dies in Little Rock after a long California and Oregon career. survived by seven children, three near Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
G. B. Richmond
Seattle
A. C. Vail
Montesano
G. H. Tucker
E. B. Town
California
Harry McCormicks
James McCabe
A. Bannister
Portland
B. Hochstadter
William Packwood
Little Rock
Patrick County
Virginia
Plains
Childre
Centraia
Local potato marvels and a community obituary at Mossyrock
I M Chrisman reported giant Chicago Market potatoes in Mossyrock weighing up to 3 pounds 10 ounces with none hollow after cooking. The heaviest rain of the season fell recently. Mr Story of Ferry precinct died last Saturday and was buried Sunday. Mrs Britton visits from St John’s Oregon to see daughter Mrs Sol Kessinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossyrock
I. M. Chrisman
Chicago
Britton
Sol. Kessinger
St. John’s Oregon
Cuenatis Meat Co moves to larger quarters in CrEnais
Due to high demand the business has outgrown its current space and has leased the Felton building on Chehalis avenue. The firm invites old and new customers to visit and promises improved service. They offer to supply turkeys and other delicacies for Christmas dinners and extend season’s greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton
Chehalis Avenue
Cuenatis Meat Co
CrEnais
Local notes and weather from Windom and nearby towns
Windom and Knob area report residents moving into new homes and visiting relatives. a local hog crop moves to market while miners discuss Trade Dollar potential. A storm blocks rail service with trees fallen across tracks and crews reopening the line by midweek.
Centralia Notes Highlight Local Trades and Community Leaders
Jim Churchill of the glove factory lands an order for 50 gold dust belts for Yukon trade. Parsons orchestra set for a big masked ball at the opera house on Christmas Eve. Congressmen Lewis and wife were in town between trains. Murphy and Stachell expand stores in Chehalis, Centralia, Boxer City, and La Grande Oregon. Stuchell serves as Chehalis city official. Potato grower Gotlieb Salser selling at $8 per ton delivered, 24 cents a bushel, notes potential large yields. Dr. A T Baker relocates to Centralia to practice. An orange tree at Virges drug store, five feet tall, shown by Mrs Townsend. Miss Sadie Joyce hired as teacher in school district No 12 near Little Falls. John Galvin active in livestock trade, plans sheep shipment to Alaska from Oregon. Lists new officers for K P, Odd Fellows, and Degree of Honor chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrale
Jim Churchill
Yukon
Parsons’ Orchestra
Opera House
Lewis and Wife
Murphy & Stachell
Chehalis
Centralia
Stachell
Murphy
la Grande
Oregon
Boxer City
Wm. Murphy
Stuchell
Gotlieb Salser
A. T. Baker
Virges Drug Store
Townsend
Sadie Joyce
Little Falls
John Galvin
Alaska
K.P
C. C
John T. Laraway
V.C
J. M. Traughber
F. W. Martin
F. W. Thomas
T. W. Freeman
F. T. McNitt
W. W. Cannon
Chas
Gilchrist
I. G
George E. Birge
John A. Field
Odd Fellows
N. G
W. W.cannon
V. G
Norman Watson
H. L. Mead
W. H. Rector
Selah Dickerson
van Gilder
Keir
Twise
Mia. Curtis
Bertha van Gilder
Moore
Busby
Kinniman
Toledo Tidings Update on Barbee Family Move to California
Toledo Tidings notes Barbee family has relocated to California and is adapting well. Dr Boyve reports Mrs Eadon remains in the community and is mentioned in local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Barbee
California
Boyve
Eadon
Alpha Notes in Aurxa Acknowledges Local Happenings
Rain continues in Aurxa as P Summerset visits Chehalia to take on carpentry for Mr Gruener at Newaukum Prairie. Mrs Burnside and Mrs Norman return from visits to Napavine and Everett respectively with D L Judson accompanying Mrs Norman to Everett. Nurseryman P F OBrien delivers trees from Mound Prairie. Henry Layton of Toledo visits Alpha with nephew Dan Johnson returning to Toledo. Al Saunders from Chehalis buys cattle. Dance planned at Myer's hall on New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurxa
P. Summerset
Chehalia
Gruener
Newaukum Prairie
Thomas Burnside
C. Norman
Harper
Burnside
Napavine
Norman
Everett
D. L. Judson
Winlock News Briefs Include Births Election Results
A baby boy born Monday to Mr and Mrs B Sorenson and a baby girl born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Joe Lee. Winlock Woodmen plan New Years Eve show at the opera house. Dave Thrash and Mr Meyer lose Pe Ell claims after a long contest. City election ends with two tickets. councilmen Farber Simmons Fowler treasurer Wall. November school enrollment reaches 199 with teachers Mets Warmer Bunker and Prof Tiffany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winlock
B. Sorenson
Joe Lee
Wilkeson
Winlock Camp
Opera House
Dave Thrash
Mr. Meyer
August Mayer
Pe Ell
L. I. Farber
Ed Simmons
J. F. Fowler
W. J. Wall
Mets
Warmer
Bunker
Tiffany
Weather Wit and Missing Man in Eagleton Dispatch
Eagleton reports a damp spell and a local settler's remark about two seasons in western Washington a wet streak and a dry stretch. The note notes no roads, mentions corduroy and canals, and recalls Frank Eastman last seen with blanket gun and pistol heading toward Dawson City as rain appears likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagleton
Washington
Frank Eastman
Dawson City
Letters Unclaimed at Chehalis Post Office Dec 17 1897
The week ending December 17 1897 lists unclaimed letters for Job L Beardsree A J Carpenter Dr R T Hanna. Claimants must say advertised at once as the letters are held at the Chehalis office. C E Lmtroz P M posted the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Job L. Beardsree
A. J. Carpenter
R. T. Hanna
C.e.lmtroz
Dainty Christmas Gifts Include Sachet Powder
The Gem drug store offers sachet powder to add a fragrant touch to Christmas presents for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Drug Store
Breezy Civic Note Cites Toledo Tidings Quip
An exchange comments on timely topics noting Toledo’s friendly nature while The Tidings quips there is no criss cross in town, per the Olympian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Basis of Appreciation
Quote from the Seattle Post Intelligencer notes that true appreciation of Washington comes only after two years of residence and then attempting to be content elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Washington
The Calamitist and Prosperity Quip Cited
A brief quotation from the Philadelphia Times contrasts prosperity with the calamitist. It notes the calamitist would view wealth as a dammed stream rather than an opportunity. The remark frames a wary, skeptical stance on sudden fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Senator Turner Linked to Populist Paper Buyout Scheme
A report claims Hon. George Turner of Le Roi is seeking to acquire most of the popular press in Western Washington. If the deal closes, Populist editors may celebrate having exploited a gold brick scheme involving the senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunko
Bunkare
George Turner
le Roi
Washington
Reelected Mayor Stewart and Coffman Join Chehalis Council
The Pe Ell Examiner reports David Stewart reelected as mayor of Chehalis and N B Coffman persuaded to serve as councilman. The paper stresses a capable financial man in the council will aid the city’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stewart
Chehalis
N. B. Coffman
Gould orders ten percent pay raise on Missouri Pacific
Dispatches report George Gould has ordered a 10 percent salary increase across the Missouri Pacific railroad system. The move affects about 15,000 employees and will raise annual expenses by roughly $900,000. The Kansan Gazette notes the shift reflects which party holds power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
George Gould
Missouri Pacific
Lola
Kas. Register
Nugget politics sparks pointed Pilot critique
The Pilot accuses the Nugget of delaying the Vancouver and Olympia land office move to Chehalis for weeks and labels John L. Wilson a great liar, arguing the Nugget is not schooled in truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Olympia
Chehalis
John L. Wilson
Klondike Fever Draws Chehalis Men Northward
E G Scherer of Chehalis says loggers will go to Alaska next spring as Klondike fever grips the town. He notes nearly every man with savings plans to venture north after reports of others leaving last fall and few finding work yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Scherer
Chehalis
Grand Central Hotel
Klondike
Alaska
Klonkixe
Trusts and corporations as natural business outgrowths
An editorial argues that trusts and corporations arise from demand for economical methods in large enterprises. They are not inherently harmful and share risk with partnerships. Poor management or harsh times can cause failures, though crashes may be louder due to scale.
Looks Brighter for State Industries and Immigration
The article notes improved prospects for the state’s industries due to favorable crops and Klondike influence. It reports growing optimism, more settlers in eastern and western areas, and active information campaigns by immigration groups, railroads, Klondike committees, and chambers of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immigration Association
Klondike Committees
Chamber of Commerce
Darky
Tacoma News
Dem
Revivify Populism Rally Calling Old Guard to Fight
A speaker urges populists to draw lines and rally as the old guard sounds the bugle. He recalls the People’s Party victory last year and criticizes elected members from corrupt parties. He denounces social democracy talk and presses a revival of populist ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Principles Worth More Than Office Says Tacoma Sun
A Tacoma Sun editorial asks readers to organize across all school districts and mobilize as in past campaigns of 92 and 94. It warns that principles lose value when traded for political gain and urges sustained civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma Sun
Pop
Real estate transfers in Lewis county week ending December 11 1897
Transfers reported by Settemaier Abstract and Security Co Chehalis include NP Ry Co to Grant Hogue of nw y and nw y of sw y section 31 13 23 for 857 dollars US to NP Ry Co 120 acres in sections 0 and 11 12 le patent Hannah A Miller to Sarah A Gile Lot 4 block 2 Canbys addition Centralia 2 is to Mary Profit Sarah A Gile and husband to Eliza Buchanan and husband Lot 5 block 2 same 100 dollars Leiy Zumwalt to Anna C Zumwalt sw of sw section 3 14 2w 1 dollar Rosalie Simpson and husband to Lulu Banister Lot 5 1 block 26 Centralia 1000 dollars Jno Ludwig and wife to Chas Wakefield Lacreland in Dryad 50 dollars Isabelle Straus and wife to unnamed 1 acre in Dryad 50 dollars Margery E Duber and husband to C A Dumber 240 acres in sections 8 and 17 12 2w 1 dollar Anna Koontz to Chas Witcox south half of section of sw 14 section 10 12 1w 100 dollars S M Magill and wife with H L Wood northeast quarter section 28 12 3e 897 dollars
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Lewis County
Washington
Settemaier Abstract and Security Co
Chehalis
Wash
NP Ry Co
Hogue
Nwy
Hannah A Miller
Sarah A.gile
Canby's
Centralia
Sarah
Gile
Hus
Mary
Eliza Buchanan
Same
Leyi Zumwalt
Anna C. Zumwalt
Rosalie Simpson
Lulu Banister
Jno Ludwig
Chas Wakefield Lacreland
Dryad
Isabelle Straus
Nus
Margery E Duber
Ius
Anna Koontz
Chas Witcox S'Y
S M Magill
H L Wood
Sec
Free Gift Offer for The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo announces a free distribution of 500000 copies after selling 630000 at 150 a copy. To receive, send twenty one 1c stamps for mailing and the 1003 page medical library will be mailed postpaid in manilla paper covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
People’s Common Sense
Fulton Ferry committee report to county commissioners
A Fulton Ferry committee report submitted to Lewis County officials details costs and donations for ferry work. The boat is completed and in position, but road preparation remains unfinished as local residents contributed most labor and fund all non donated work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futon
Ephor
Fulton Ferry Committee
Hopkixson
Lewis County
Wash
E. H. Stoughton
J. A. Ulsh
Fulton Ferry
Stoughton
Ulsh
Cas. Hopkinson
Notice of Unclaimed Yearling Boll In County Sale
Taken up at a home 25 miles southwest of Napavine a yearling boll red in color with no marks or brands. It arrived about November 20th. Owner may claim by proving property and paying expenses or it will be sold as provided by law. Ricuard E. Conran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napavine
Ricuard E. Conran
Maynard Everett Co Stock Sale Spotlighted
The Maynard Everett company promotes its big holiday stock sale, highlighting discounted items and limited time offers as part of the seasonal shopping push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard,Everett & Co
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John Haller
N. Wilson
Jacobs & Verstandic
ToYrs
Furinisi
Childs
W. Brunswig
W. M
Urquhart
Pioneer Store
Market Street
Chehalis, Wash
Knap
Evane
Berg Place
I. W. Shultz
Gertie
Windom
Bert Mumford
Bessie Chism
Castle Rock
Victor Swanson
Grove
Willard Carpenter
St. Helen’s Mine
Bryan
White
Gowen and
Thomas
Gowen
Ulequa
W. W. O’conner
Evans
C. S. Hungerford
J. G. McCabe
Northern Pacific
Barnett
Cascades
Pearl
Rock Creek
Pluvius
South Bend
The
Essette Cersenreer
Sintissa Sevesenn
Isbsehpavsnones Dake
Leseinebassessiveees
Pee Receber
DS Udhogenanaals
Poe
Seco
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