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Newspaper

Chehalis Bee

Location

Chehalis, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1897

Page

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Chenalis News Briefs Drift Through Chinalis Washington

The item notes Dan W. Bush as editor and proprietor with a dateline of Chenalis Washington dated December 17, 1897.

Dan W. Bush

Disorderly conduct arrest in Spokane scene

A Spokane incident reports a Black man’s wife, described as white, being arrested for disorderly conduct. The text reflects racial dynamics of the era, noting that white women who abuse their colored husbands face police action.

Spokane

Times Hopes Turner Sells Le Roi Mine for One Million

The Seattle Times expresses hope that a report claiming Senator Turner sold Le Roi, his British Columbia gold mine, for a million dollars is true, noting the paper remains cautiously hopeful about the claim.

The Seattle Times Turner le Roi British Columbia the Times Barkis

Advocate Defends Hobo Nuisance on Road Ahead

The Advocate defends the hobo nuisance amid calls for action. Colonel Callison plans to hit the road soon as authorities weigh responses.

Callison

Le Roi Mine Sale Sparks Strong Market Interest

The Ledger notes the Le Roi mine sold for 5 million dollars and Washington traders quote firmer prices with active demand for options, signaling robust market interest and rising valuations.

the Ledger le Roi Washington

Yakima City Attorney Bid Falls to Patriots Candidate

E. B. Presse, formerly practicing law with J. R. Buxton, ran for Yakima city attorney last week as the Patriots of America candidate, a secret free silver federation. A GOP and gold Democrat fusion collapsed, described as too stiff for the “steen to oneers.” Good for Yakima.

E. B. Presse J. R. Buxton Patriots of America Yakima Steen

Promised Special Edition Delayed by Colonel’s Note

The speaker recalls a promised special edition promised by a colonel that did not appear on schedule. He likens such populist pledges to those from the Ellensburg platform and suggests the promise should not be depended on.

Ellensburg

Northern Pacific Announces Portland Sound Local Train Start

Beginning January 1 the Northern Pacific will add a local train between Portland and the Sound. After February 1 a second through train to St Paul will be added. The move aims to improve service and will be welcomed by travelers.

Northern Pacific Portland the Sound St. Paul

Tacoma News Klondike edition highlights Washington state plan

The Tacoma News announces a special Klondike edition with Alaska coverage and additional pages detailing the state of Washington. The paper claims a strong lead on a plan to advertise the state and promote its interests.

Tacoma Klondike Alaska Washington

Portland Mayor Pennoyer Under Fire Over Open Business

The Oregonian accuses Mayor Pennoyer of tolerating widespread unregulated business for money, while (its) strikers warn the paper’s policy harms Portland. The piece calls for immediate sanitation measures and a broader cleanup of the city’s conditions.

THE Oregonian Pennoyer Portland

Populists Split Over Road to Unity and 1896 Plans

Orron populists vow to stay strictly independent and avoid fusion with Democrats or Republicans. Washington populists appear ready to revive their party next campaign. Observers doubt the same faction can regain control, viewing the 1896 combine as engineered by opportunists seeking offices.

Orreon Washington

Pacific County Calls For Merit Based Elections

A Bend Pilot editorial argues Pacific County must remove political influence and elect officeholders solely on business merit to escape financial troubles. The piece questions the common claim that nonpartisan or minority voices spur patriotism in local electoral politics.

Pacific County

Fusion Members Move To Colorado House Of Delegates

The report notes congress opened with one Republican from Washington state present and at work. It mentions fusionists Turner Hambletonian Lewis and Jones in various locales. Senator Wilson is praised for on hand service and progress for rates.

Congress Washington Turner Nhen British Columbia James Hambletonian Lewis Sound Country W. C. Jones Spokane Republican Party Senator Wilson

Rev Locke Reflects on McKinley Mother's Death

In a San Francisco sermon the Reverend Chas E Locke spoke of President McKinley's mother's death on Saturday. He referenced the event during his remarks and reflected on its impact.

San Francisco Chas. E. Locke McKinley

McKinley Remembered as Christian Leader of Nation

The obituary tribute recalls President McKinley’s Christian upbringing and marriage, noting his devotion to faith and family. It highlights his father’s gallantry in faith and assures the nation it shares in grief as the president weeps with the people.

McKinley

Populist Warning on Washington State Politics

The West Coast Populist denounces Senator Turner and Governor Rogers as corrupt influencers of state politics. It cites the Tacoma Sun on corporate influence and accuses the Turner-Rogers fusion of manipulating legislatures, courts, and city councils, warning populists to oppose such actions or risk aiding anarchist ideals.

le Roi Turner Rogers Tacoma Sun Congress Supreme Courts State of Washington Olympia Sun Washington Turner and Rogers Turner- Rogers

Hops market sees slow trade amid varied bids and reports

Frank Donahoe consigns 128 bales to Nies & Co with an advance above lic. Coff man and Kepner buy Phillip Becker's 14 bales at lic. Harry McGowan purchases C. McCarty's 128 bales at 104c. Reports note slow demand, scarce choice hops, and firmer notes in some regions while Germany reduces exports to England.

Frank Donahoe Nies & Co Coffman & Kepner Phillip Becker Harry McGowan C. McCarty Orégon Gervais S@r. Puyallup The Argus Auburn Yakima Waterville N. Y Malone Gazette Cooperstown Germany England New York

Resolutions of Respect for Sister Jane Rapier

The Charity Rebekah Lodge No. 3 records the death of Sister Jane Rapier. It notes her as an earnest and faithful member, a loving wife and kind mother, and directs that resolutions be entered in minutes published in home papers and sent to the family.

Charity Rebekah Lodge No iIt Jane Rapier Rapier

Weekend religious program list at local churches

Friday night theme The Sin Against the Holy Ghost. Saturday night a illustrated lecture That Curious Tree Explained. Sunday 7 am Seeking Love Sunshine at Presbyterian church with 2 pm grand children's rally illustrated by a live boy. Union services at Methodist church with Lord's Supper at 6:15 and 7:30 evening service announced.

Special Meeting of Joe Hooker Post No 25 G A R

The Joe Hooker Post No 25 G A R announces a special meeting at the G A R hall on Friday December 24 1897 at 1 PM. Comrades are urged to attend due to important post business. M W Forrest Commander.

Napavine to Host Grand Ball at Urquhart Hall

A grand ball will be held at Urquhart hall Napavine on Tuesday night December 28. Tickets including supper are $1.

Napavine Urquhart Hall

Delsarte Corsets Agency Ad Seeks Samples

A terse petition from Mrs. Clara Felton of 302 seeks an agent to call and examine samples for Delsarte Corsets. The notice emphasizes agency representation and product samples.

Delsarte Clara Felton

Warrants Pur valued by county school and state in 2011

A fragmented notice indicates warrants were purchased by Corr Mann and Kepner for county and state school funds in 2011, though details and full names are unclear. The item suggests a financial transaction or debt settlement involving educational accounts.

Wary press notes and social notices from Chehalis area

Local brief lists warrants, arrivals, and visits including A U Alexander Joe Fletcher Barnett from Elma Jim Blackwell from Centralia Hiram Betty of Toledo Miss Lucy Packard from Centralia Miss Shaw takes a Doernbecher factory post H G Morrow visits son Lawrence at factory Ed Warneh from Salter reports Howell & Gabel coal mine active Hoynes plan five year shingle mill operation Postal Inspector Wayland visits Postmaster Lillpop Judge Ayer presides over Twiss versus Miles case Five year old George Myers saved from river by friends and Mrs Bogstialeo rescues him K of P New Year masquerade features animal costumes Fred Wonder to supply costumes Olive Sheldon wedding to Colonel I P Callison Nehring reform school rehearing and board slamming fines.

Sulliger Ed Warneh Salter Howell & Gabel Hoynes A. M. Trovel Wayland Lillpop Charley George Myers Andy Myers Riverside Hird Dillenbaugh Bridge Willie Bray Tommy Gates Fred G. Wonder Portland Northwest T. E. Elliott I. P. Callison Olive Sheldon A. D. Sheldon Peoples’ Advocate Sheldon Chehalis Water Company Salvation Army Hall Young Nehring

Christmas Dinner at Tice’s Chehalis Restaurant

The Bros. run a Chehalis eatery for two months drawing steady trade with home cooking. Thanksgiving dinner praised as finest yet. Christmas offerings include turkey with cranberry sauce oyster patties plum pudding and other delicacies inviting patrons to share in holiday peace and goodwill.

Bros Chehalis Tice

Notices to Horsemen Prohibit Sidewalk Riding in Chehalis

City ordinance bans driving or riding on sidewalks in Chehalis. Violators will be prosecuted, warns City Marshal Cas. MicRagLis.

Chehalis Cas. MicRagLis

Notes on Civil War era currency and a death notice

A mix of historical numismatic notes and a obituary item. The page describes two 18th and early 19th century fractional notes with signatures and counterfeiting warnings, then reports the death of James Gordon aged about 75 at his Chehalis area residence with brief family details and funeral arrangements in Centralia.

James Gordon A. F. Gordon West Chehalis Gordon Pennsylvania Iowa Oregon Washington A. F. Gordon Wm. Gordon Gresham Gresham, Or Nebraska B. F. Gordon Centralia Lovejoy M. E. Church Mountain View Ford’s Prairie

First National Bank stockholders meeting in Chehalis

Notice is given of the annual meeting of stockholders of The First National Bank of Chehalis Washington for election of directors. Meeting at the bank between 10 a m and 4 p m Tuesday January 11 1998. N B Corrman president Chehalis Wash December 10 1897.

First National Bank of Chehalis Washington N. B. CorrMan Wash

Courtin Call Reveals Readied Suitors in Silent Dark

A playful verse from Buffalo Courier recalls a pair preparing for a date, dressing with care from top to toe while both fret over appearances. The man repeats his efforts, while the woman tests beauty routines, brushes nails raw, and debates whitening treatments. They sit close in darkness, unsure of each other’s attire.

Why and How Mineral Water Benefits Drinkers

A New York Ledger article explains a physician ordered regimen of increasing water intake at mineral springs, up to 80 glasses daily, to flood kidneys and cleanse the bladder liver and brain. It notes relief of irritable bladder and promoted cleansing effects from high-volume diluting water.

New York Ledger The Bee Dr. Kilmer & of Winghampon, N.Y

Gems of Treth Gleaned From the Teachings of Denominations

A collection of quotes from ministers on faith and society. Notable voices include Rev. Rankin of Boston on overwork and patronage, Rev. Richter of Brooklyn on fair treatment of employees, and Rev. Dille of San Francisco on the Bible’s indestructible word.

I. O. Rankin Shawmut Church Boston Emil Richter Methodist Brooklyn W. R. Huntington Episcopal New York Henry W. Pinkham Baptist Denver

Nero and the Nose of Plautus

The fragment recalls Nero’s alleged remark about Plautus, noting his large nose as the sole reason for leniency or punishment. Nero reportedly said a nose so large would have been ample penance for any crime if pointed out earlier.

Nero Planetus Plautus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chenalis, Wash Evangelistic Services CorrmMann & Kepner A. U. Alexander Joe Fletch Barnett Elma Jim Blackwell Hiram Betty Toledo Lucy Packard Idaho Miss Shaw Seattle Doernbecher Furniture H. G. Morrow Cowlitz Lawrence Morrow Rebecca Monaghan Etna C. Meacham Chas. R. Jones Nansy Carmody Richard Nixon Portland Savings Bank Geo Batty Hood Yoder Commonwealth of Pennsylvania C. M. Wise Philadelphia John Dunlap Bank Schuylkill Bank Robert P. Tatee Stockholders’ Meeting F. E. V. Cooke Buffalo Courier Rev S. S. Waltz Lutheran Louisville Science and Faith H. T. Shepard Rev. J. Knox Montgomery Presbyterian Cincinnati W. H. Carwardine Chicago E. R. McCauley Cedar Rapids J. W. Roberts Trinity Church Atlanta Gilead C. B. McAfee St. Louis Bishop Butler Dean Duffy Kansas City J. H. Smythe Jesus BF. Slasher Christian Nero and Big Reese Castoria Centaur Company Chas. H. Fletcher John West Chehalis Ave Central Hotel Wren Ewe M. van Woert TE City COOD Barrett Block Chehalis, Wash CAPE Giotea Genoa Chehalie Hartman & Nathan Market St Kuehner’s Murphy & Stuchell’s Mecale Medales MAGA McCall Company West 14Th Street Fifth Avenue
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